Barbecue cuisine: the best places to taste it in Carlsbad

7 restaurant menus in Carlsbad, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Danny's Place
Danny's Place
83/100 (1970 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burrito
Toasts
Brisket Quesadilla
Side Garden Salad
Baked Beans
Pork
Sausage and Brisket
Pulled Pork Plate
3 Meat Dinner
Cheeseburger
Fish Dinner
Beef Flip
Burger
Cheeseburger
Small Brisket Dinner
3 Meat Platter
BBQ Sandwich Plate
Smothered Fries with Cheese
Turkey Sausage
Pulled Pork Turkey Brisket
Beef
Rib Plate
Two Sandwich Special - Chopped Beef
Pasta
Three Meat Platter
Combination Flip
Salad
Mac and cheese
Steak Frites
Ribs
French Fries
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is the best BBQ place in Carlsbad! First time there and we received great service. The food was finger lickin' Good! This is a restaurant my..."
Iris Armendariz
"Absolutely amazing!!! Portions were huge! They were crazy busy but the wait staff was on top of it and the food came out quickly! Highly recommend...."
Nancy Bourque Nunez
"We ate here Saturday. Absolutely loved it here. Great service and amazing food! For the first tome we also tried a fried Twinkie. Highly recommend..."
Valerie Mann
"Can’t understand anyone saying this is less than a 4 star! The food was excellent. The parking was the only issue but that shouldn’t reflect on..."
Billy Richards
"The. BBQ was excellent. If you drive through the area it is one of the best stops for lunch or dinner. The staff was friendly and..."
Karin Heiber- Lents
"My wife, daughter, & I checked this place out yesterday while up in Carlsbad at the recommendation of a friend and it was awesome. The staff was..."
Joey Taylor
"It's a Wonderful place to eat. The service, every time I have gone,that's been like maybe 5 times,has gone down. And the..."
Art Sosa
"The food was pretty tasty and came out fast which was nice as we were in a bit of a hurry! The fried okra was a nice side to have with the bbq. The..."
Chris Roybal
"Had the flip which is a dish invented by this restaurant owner. Extremely healthy good quality of peppers used all the ingredients seem to work well..."
Clay Phillips
"Food was really good, we ordered the turkey and sweet potato fries. One word of caution, do not sit by the cashier because the phone is ringing a lot..."
Elaine Lane
"This place is amazing!!! Highly recommended. Their ribs are tender and juicy and melt in your mouth. Some of the best BBQ I've ever had (and I'mfrom..."
Leah Gonzales
The Paleta Bar Windmill
The Paleta Bar Windmill
83/100 (22 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Seafood
Pub
Barbecue
Thai
Thai
Seafood
Barbecue
American
Dinner
Lunch
Lobster Roll
American
Barbecue
Seafood
Bar
Pub
Thai
Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Pizza & Pasta Buffet
Pizza & Pasta Buffet
80/100 (302 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Barbecue
Barbecue
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Pesto
Italian
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
"Glad to be back! Good variety of pizza and salad bar. Our visit in March '22 was great, place was clean, not too crowded so pizza was hot and ready..."
Gloria Gomez
"John Michael is a great manager, he helped us personally with our vegan and allergy food. He went way above and beyond. Incredible..."
Jesse Spence
"Good food, all the pasta and salad you can eat. My kid love the place. I did too because after 4:30 pm kids eat free so the price is very..."
Daniel Landeros
"Yummy! High quality and delicious, even the salad bar. Good for adults and kids alike. 10..."
Kyle Freeman
"Great food, very clean inside and the best place to get your fill. The process are decent for being an all you can eat buffet. $19.99 for adults and..."
Jessica Rebhahn
"Awesome! After 5pm kids eat free w each paying adult too! Pasta, mac n cheese, pizza all kinds, salad bar and delish bread sticks w garlic!! Its..."
Penny OnTheGoOC
My Daddy's Bar-b-que
My Daddy's Bar-b-que
80/100 (1350 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pulled Pork Plate
Brisket and Fries
Rib Plate
Ribs
Pulled Pork and Mac and Cheese
Kid’S BBQ Brisket Sandwich
Chicken Fingers
Smoked Sausage Combo
Traditional American Red Checkerboard BBQ Dinner Tables
Refreshing Bark's Root Beer
Two Meats Two Sides & Dinner Roll
Beef Brisket Pulled Pork
Gumbo Thursday Only
Hotlink on a Bun Combo
² lb Brisket
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Mid-range
"Price was reasonable, food was AMAZING! I had the pulled pork dinner with fried okra and Mac and cheese. The bbq sauce has a mild bite to it and went..."
Dane Gilson
"It was by far the best brisket that I've ever had in my travels across the country. The pulled pork was fantastic as well. Mustard sauce was..."
Scott Shirley
"Stopped in for for something different while out of town. WOW! This is what is missing in Texas. Friendly beyond belief without being intrusive. I..."
Robert Gram
"Great food, friendly service. Best fried catfish in southeastern New Mexico! Favorite restraunt in..."
Gerard Escamilla
"Nice people, excellent service, real good food. It says I have to put 50 characters. So still nice people, still excellent service, and still real..."
Eric Ellis
"Best damn burger ever!!! Thank you so much for your awesomeness! We had a great..."
Kimmy DeSoto
"Great service, and the perfect 👌🏽 BBQ in my opinion! Very worth the stop..."
Vincent E Hernandez
"Best Green Chile Cheese burger I've ever had! Highly..."
Donny Blakley
"Awesome BBQ and amazing people ! Very friendly folks and will come back again! Also love your BBQ sauce..."
Claudia Landeros
"Fantastic !! Love the vinegar based sauce. Add the coleslaw and I feel back at home in SC!! Go..."
Lori Laughinghouse Elyasevich
"Best brisket and bbq sauce in town! Loved..."
Viridiana de Leon-Murga
"Great family owned business, the highlight of my stop in Carlsbad! The sauce will have you..."
Brent Uhlig
"There is no better place for BBQ in Carlsbad than My Daddy's BBQ! The spicy mustard is in a league of its..."
Angela Johnson
"My husband and I tried this place for my birthday last November when we were still living in Carlsbad. A friend had told us that it was (close to)..."
Katie Mason Bramblett
"Being from the home of real BBQ, I can honestly say this brings a little taste of South Carolina to the..."
Christopher Bramblett
"Out of towner's looking for a good bbq spot, this is it!! Flavorful and filling. Good portions at reasonable prices. You won't be..."
Justin Vernon
"I loved this place! I tried the pick three meats with sides. The hot links were great and the BBQ sauce was delicious! I recommend you try the spicy..."
Carmen Magana
"This place is excellent!! Everything we had was scrumptious! The barbecue sauce had excellent flavor. The brisket was tender and flavorful. The..."
Harmoni Ridley
"They have some good gumbo on Thursday's. Also their turkey legs are the..."
Ramon Portillo
"The absolute BEST bbq spot in Carlsbad, hands down! The owner is such a nice, honest man as well. If I could rate this 10 stars, I..."
Ismael Garcia
"Great bbq. Best in this small..."
Kenneth Brown
Knights Smokehouse Bbq
Knights Smokehouse Bbq
77/100 (309 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Rice Crispy Square
Taste of Texas Plate
Smoked Turkey Leg and Pulled Pork Plate
Smokehouse Brisket and Hot Link
Glazed Sugar Cookie
Burger
Dry and over Salted Brisket
Salad
Ribs
Coffee Cake
Ribs
Pork
French Fries
Cornbread
Sliced Brisket
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Really delicious BBQ! The selection wasn't huge, but the meats they had on had were really, really good! Definitely my top meal during my visit to..."
Kyle Kamischke
"Meat! If you’re looking for meat during your Legoland visit, this is the place for you. If you’re looking for vegetarian options, look elsewhere...."
B V
"The kids had fun, my tummy had fun! 😋 📍Knights’ Smokehouse BBQ, Legoland Dr, Carlsbad..."
Ellaine “eon” Nieva
"Absolutely delicious ! Who thought you could get good BBQ at an amusement park like Legoland. Nothing was a cause for complaint on this tray. The..."
logan f. /shannon
"Prices might seem high to the average park goer, but they're right in line with typical barbecue places. This food has consistently been the best..."
Joshua Baakko (Model Railroad Tips)
"Giving it 5 stars for the option of having some normal food for lunch - chicken, pulled pork, bbq, sausages, salads (three or four options), and some..."
Dzmitry Ivashutsin
"Just the kind of food we needed after walking several hours around Legoland. The portions are huge and very filling. Prices are what you’d expect..."
G Aquino
Giaola Italian Kitchen
Giaola Italian Kitchen
76/100 (653 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Red Chimney Bar-b-que
Red Chimney Bar-b-que
75/100 (1341 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Ribs
Toasts
Crawfish
Catfish
Sandwiches
Fish
Cheeseburger
Pork
Burger
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food and amazing atmosphere right in downtown Carlsbad. Awesome BBQ for the entire family or a night in. Check them..."
Devon Wilson
"Love this place! When we go with work we always stop by and eat here. The sliced brisket plate is always so good. Smoked macaroni and cheese is..."
Melina L
"Good food. Workers pay attention and if your undecided about what you want, they help you decide..."
Myra Velasquez
"Unfortunately, it was closed when we came during normal business hours. The manager came out, and he apologized thoroughly. He was really friendly..."
Adam Ziemba
"We were passing threw to go to the caverns this weekend and definitely don’t regret stopping. Each table outside had a fan to adjust, which was..."
Tracy Gallmeyer