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Mike's BBQ
BBQ Joint$$$$
Escondido
"If your a beef lover you'll love the beef ribs."(5 Tips)
"Pulled pork sandwich is awesome!"(2 Tips)
"But gots to like the beers they got on tap!"(3 Tips)
"15 foot TV in bar where you can order anything on the menu."(3 Tips)
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Alan InselbergDecember 30, 2015The beef ribs are the BEST around. I've been eating at Mikes BBQ for a few years now and the beef falls off the bone every time. If your a beef lover you'll love the beef ribs.
King WaaypokNovember 26, 2012This place is always good! The food is better than Phil's BBQ and cheaper too! My favorite thing to do is sit in the sports bar area! Always friendly customers and workers!
Sara PageAugust 10, 2018Food is great Atmosphere is great and their tea is good oh yeah margaritas too- Haute N SolMarch 2, 2014This place has the best service ever... no matter how busy they are. Wait staff - even if they aren't being paid for your table - will say hello and are *always* friendly! Oh, and the food is GREAT!
ICE cold beer...no joke. Great selection as well. Taps are always changing. Get the tri-tip!
You can order meals at the bar, there is a full bar 40 on tap a lot of the local craft beer & Julian cider. Real tasty sauces, tender ribs, chicken, etc.
Best BBQ in north county, hands down. More like a Kansas City style with a flair of California.
Floz HouseJanuary 8, 2012If first time, you need to prep yourself w menu before you go in line to order. no waitresses to take orders. Food hella great though! no collard greens, or sweet potato pie ;) all good- Pulled pork sandwich is awesome! Love the food here. People are very nice as well.
- 15 foot TV in bar where you can order anything on the menu. This place is HUGE inside! Don't forget 15% off meal for activve military. Thank you to those who serve.
Good ribs and pulled pork. Give the mac n cheese a try.
Very good BBQ! Huge tap list of local craft beers. Big screen TVs. This place smokes Phil's BBQ.
Ron GalietiMay 1, 2013Holy crap - the $5 pulled pork sandwich on Tuesday comes WITH a small side. That's usually over $11!
Great good and great service! I love phils and mikes is definitely in the same category of amazing!
Nathan YanoffAugust 19, 2012Sub par food and service. Had high hopes for this place when it first opened but still waiting for some real good BBQ to come to town. Beers are good and lots of TVs...
- Billy AmpSeptember 10, 2014BBQ it up!! Not bad, but not perfect. But gots to like the beers they got on tap!
M BarraganSeptember 16, 2012I think the recipe was bumped up a notch, tastes much better than the last time I was here...ok yummy!
Bbq sauce is excellent. Fries are left to be desired. Get the moms beans.
Brenda MarieJanuary 5, 2012The paper towels on the table are genius. Makes me feel like im eating bbq at home!
Benjamin HuntJuly 19, 2011Active military get 50% off of there meal .... Not to include alcohol however but damn that's a Great deal.
Bernie ZamoraJune 27, 2015This place is ok. I'd give it 3.5 stars. Cheap eats. $20 dollar mix plate fed me and chad.
Kimberly PAugust 26, 2013Came all the way over here and they're closed on Mondays. Would have been good to know. Pissed.
BrendaSeptember 12, 2012The customer service is to be desired being that their brownie bent my fork and I complained to be argued with that it was a fresh batch.. The BBQ is dry and burnt and dry. I will not be going back!
- No public WiFi..... FAIL. Still like the food and craft beers.
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We're the best BBQ joint in San Diego serving hot off the grill BBQ pork and beef ribs, mouth watering steaks and plenty of veggies for the vegan diet. Check out our full service sportsbar.
Our versatile catering services make us the best choice above the others!
Closed until 11:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Tue–Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(760) 746-4444
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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