Grand Ole Bbq Y Asado

Stopped in for lunch when arriving in SD. Tri tip- No complaints, comes with chimi.Brisket-well seasoned, fat was rendered really well. Just a little dry, but not enough to disappoint.Turkey-I only got this because a local in line said it was killer, he was right, very moist and tender. I'm not a big turkey fan, but this did not disappoint.St Lous ribs-these were good, they were small like baby back, but also ate like baby backs so I wasn't mad. Again , Just a little dry, but not enough to disappoint.Red chili-great meat chili, we both dug it.Sides, potato salad and baked beans were both tasty, portion is pretty hefty too.Overall, we got out at $55 and could have fed 3 people with sides left over or 4 people that aren't big eaters. Pretty great deal at less than $20 a person. I do have to say I'm somewhat easily impressed as my city is a wasteland of BBQ, so if you're a connoisseur it may be less impressive. Having said all that, we'd be stoked to have a BBQ joint like this in our area.

I stopped by Grand Ole BBQ because it had been recommended by a few friends. I was surprised when I arrived on a Saturday at 12:00 p.m. to see that there wasn't a line and that every item was still available. Prices here are pretty standard for BBQ meats and sides are on par as well.Between my party of six, we got a pound of brisket, one beef rib, half a pound of tri tip, and sides of slaw, macaroni salad and their fries topped with chopped brisket, Fritos and cheese sauce.The food here is rich and you'll want to take a nap immediately afterwards. The brisket is balanced between its fattiness and lean parts. The tri tip eats a little dry because it is slightly over but it goes well with the chimichurri sauce. The beef rib is perfectly marbled and is the best seasoned and my favorite item amongst the proteins.Sides are excellent as well. The slaw is not overly dressed, the noodles in the macaroni are not overcooked and the loaded fries have a wonderful contrast of different textures.I would stop by again if I'm craving BBQ in San Diego.

Barbecue on Father's Day at one of the hottest spots in San Diego? You'd have to be crazy, or strategic!With Grand Ole opening at noon on the dot, I arrived at 11:30 am sharp, found street parking nearby, and joined a small line of two to three couples. In 30 minutes, this line expanded rapidly! By the time we were let in, there must have been at least 60 people behind me. I brought a hat and wore sunscreen and spent my time in line writing out my order in Notes. Thus, when we were let in like the hungry cattle we all were, I got to the front fast, gave the super efficient cashier my order, and had all the food, including sauces, sides and utensils, within 10 minutes. Had we decided to eat there, we would have been able to get pretty much any table we wanted. The key to success is arriving early!!Food was so good. Pricey, but that's meat in 2024. We love Grand Ole!

I just love this place and sooo excited it's located in South Park as the only one I have ever been to is the one in Flynn Springs.. it's located on the corner and you should definitely Uber in if you don't live in the neighborhood because parking can be difficult... the meat is priced by the pound. We ordered the tri-tip and the brisket, which was amazing along with macaroni cheese and potato salad, and green beans..... it's mostly outdoors, but they have a bar area with some seating kind of inside... I love the way it's decorated across the country inside of a haunted mansion at Disneyland.. they even have a door whip and you can make that a mimosa if you want.. this might be one of my favorite barbecue places in San Diego... the food is great.... The service consist of ordering from a window and they'll call you to pick up your food. Same with the bar nothing more nothing less simple and easy. You have to try this place if you have not !

4.5 starsCame on a Sunday to try their Argentinian style BBQ or rather grilled meats. They usually only have smoked BBQ meats but on Sundays they have an Argentine style which is unique, meats grilled over charcoal.I tried their smoked pork spare ribs, smoked brisket and the Tira De Asado (grilled beef ribs)The beef ribs were cut across the bone they way that you get Korean short ribs but thicker maybe a half inch or so. They were very smoky from being cooked over charcoal but I feel like it was something that I could come close to on my own at home. I would have preferred the regular smoked beef ribs.The brisket had a beautiful smoke ring, the parts that were covered in fat were very juicy and tender. The parts that had less fat weren't as juicy but still good. I loved the fatty parts, I guess that's a preference, my friend says he doesn't like paying for fat, I disagree, if it makes is juicy and tender make sure mine has lots of fat! I also loved the crusty smoked and heavily seasoned fat on the exterior of it.The pork spare ribs looked dry, but when I bit into it, it was super tender and moist! Guess you cant judge a book by its cover. It was my favorite of the 3 meats. Super tender and flavorful.I came as they opened and there was almost no wait and easily found parking. I stood in line to order, they gave me a buzzer and picked it up at the window when it was ready. Theres lots of open seating and a covered bar area if you want drinks too.I really enjoyed the Bbq here, I'll be back to try the smoked beef ribs for sure!

solid spot! been looking for a good barbecue spot in san diego! We ordered pulled pork and brisket wish we got tri tip but it was sold out, Pork was tough and a bit dry but the brisket was fire. Sides were 10/10 loved the mac and cheese, potato salad, and obsessed with the spicy slaw. I like that the bar is next door for cocktails and the staff was great! pro tip try all the sauces and ask for a side of jalapenos and pickles

Came here on a Saturday around 5 pm after a long day at the Zoo. There's only street parking, which seems a little tight. But there are definitely spots around the neighborhood if you're willing to walk!We decided to get a pound of brisket, a pound of the link, and a pound of ribs. We ordered 2 sides of fries, 2 Mac and cheese, and 1 spicy coleslaw. I also got a cup of chili. The employee helping us recommended the Texas ranch style bbq so we got that, the sweet bbq, and the spicy bbq. We also got pickles and white bread. The ambiance is super casual and lively. The outdoor seating holds large groups and the dim bar is open to the patio. There were plenty of TVs with sport channels on. The bathrooms have the fancy Japanese toilets with heated seats and bidets as well. The bbq was pretty good! Not the best we'd ever had (our group is from Texas) but it easily satisfied us all. The brisket was soft and juicy, the ribs were cooked well, but the sausage was my favorite. Super packed with flavor and had a great snap. The chili was good and very meaty, but a tad salty. I ate it with the coleslaw and white bread which helped. The fries were super crispy and everyone liked the Mac and cheese! The bbq sauces were good as well and so were the pickles. I loved how the pickles were more on the sweet side but no one else in the group liked them as much because they don't like sweet pickles. Reminded us of Texas! Would come again.

It was our second time coming here and wanted to get brisket again and try the smash burger. Pretty busy on a Friday night. I love the layout bc it's mostly outdoor seating. It's been super hot so sitting outdoors is nice with the breeze. We ordered the brisket & smash burger with some sides. Brisket that day did not hit. It was very dry that I had to use the sauces a lot to moisten it up. Our first time there, the brisket was juicy and tender. The smash burger was surprisingly good. Lots of onions and a hint of bbq. I enjoyed it plus the fries were really good & crispy. Green beans were alright I felt like it needed to be cooked a bit more. Mac & cheese was pretty standard and I liked it. Overall, looks like it might be a hit or miss with this place. I like majority of the food but the meat can be inconsistent. I don't want to depend on bbq sauce to make the meat better.

Brisket was really good, Tri tip was plain. Coleslaw was mediocre. Green beans tasted like lemon. Would def order diff sides next time. It was packed on a weekday at 5pm. Luckily no line and only a couple tables left. Inside bar: $5 for the smallest sideways dole whip. -1 star.

Meant to post a review for another similarly named restaurant but that being said this place is fire!