Phil's BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

1. Phil's BBQ

9.0
3740 Sports Arena Blvd (at Hancock St.), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Midway District · 510 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Get the Dinosaur Sized Ribs -- mesquite-grilled to a smoky perfection and slathered in their secret BBQ sauce. - Adam Richman, Man v Food Nation

The Fluff Ice™ TruckThe Fluff Ice™ Truck: The line here is insane but they are efficient with their orders. Try the Baby Back Ribs & ask for extra BBQ sauce. It's delicious! Also the French Fries are a great side here!

Lael L.Lael Lloyd: If you can handle the long line, your taste buds will have the time of their lives! Amazing BBQ sauce flavor.

Epic Wings is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

2. Epic Wings

8.2
6715 El Cajon Blvd (at 67th St), San Diego, CA
Wings Joint · Rolando · 13 tips and reviews

ONESLYONEONESLYONE: the hot mustard bbq sauce is so good. breadsticks kill

ᴡ M.ᴡ Miller: Honey BBQ sauce is the best sauce I have ever had. Make sure to save your breadsticks to soak whatever bit of it you have left.

Adyn R.Adyn Romahn: Breadsticks are amazing. Good selection of beer as well.

The Pioneer is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

3. The Pioneer

8.2
8622 Lake Murray Blvd (San Carlos Dr), San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Lake Murray · 8 tips and reviews

Zelia T.Zelia Thompson: The burnt ends, dirty fries, and I think it was a corn cake (or something like that) were so good. Everything we tried was delicious and I also enjoyed the barbecue sauces.

Allen B.Allen Butcher: Brisket is awesome. 3 kinda of sauce. BBQ beans and Mac & cheese are excellent.

Sean I.Sean Iokia-Murphy: Had the dirty fries, two meat plate, bbq burger, kids pork sandwiches, and the brisket burger, all were solid and the staff is on par. Very friendly and great place to eat with family!

The Market Place is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

4. The Market Place

8.7
2601 5th Ave, San Diego, CA
Deli · Park West · 34 tips and reviews

Jamie H.Jamie Hamel-Smith: Try the chicken club sandwich, and ask for BBQ sauce!

Lauren B.Lauren Bates: Great spot to grab a sandwich, salad, and/or slice of pizza. Of course they also have lots of drinks and snacks, including a freezer of Gelato pops.

joe b.joe bob: Get "The Bobby" Mmm! Mmmm!

Burger Lounge La Jolla is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

5. Burger Lounge La Jolla

8.8
1101 Wall St (at Herschel Ave), La Jolla, CA
Burger Joint · 72 tips and reviews

Nirmal G.Nirmal G: Bbq sauce is awesome

EceEce: Absolutely awesome! Everybody is so friendly- burgers and fries are very fresh. Housemade ranch and barbeque sauce are must have!

Kate K.Kate Klampe: Great inventive Burgers, salads, fries/onion rings, lemonades and iced teas. Lovely atmosphere with seating inside and outside.

Milton's Deli is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

6. Milton's Deli

8.7
2660 Via de La Valle (at I-5 Fwy), Del Mar, CA
Deli · 49 tips and reviews

Ryan D.Ryan Diaz: Get the ribs, BBQ Sauce is excellent. Read more.

Michael K.Michael K.: My favorite deli in San Diego. It's fairly pricey for a deli but the food is great. The menu is huge! My favorite is the Reuben sandwich which is fabulous.

Robert W.Robert Wehr Jr.: Excellent corned beef sandwich

Long Island Mike's Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

7. Long Island Mike's Pizza

8.4
5250 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Kearny Mesa · 23 tips and reviews

Mark D.Mark D: Their NY style and non ny style (chicken with ranch or buffalo or BBQ sauces) are really good, same with the Hawaiian. My fave is the grandma pizza.

Sean M.Sean Miller: Really good pizza here. The buffalo chicken pizza is amazing!

John M.John Monteagudo: Ask them for the frequent flier card. You rack up points quick and get to use them for free pizza.

Burger Lounge Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

8. Burger Lounge Little Italy

8.0
1608 India St (at Cedar St), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Little Italy · 91 tips and reviews

Alyssa D.Alyssa D.: The onion rings are amazing! Dip in their BBQ sauce and it's like heaven.

EceEce: Ask for housemade ranch and barbeque sauce!

Margarita A.Margarita A: Don't miss BBQ sauce and Ranch dip. They are homemade and absolutely DELICIOUS! 👌🏻

City Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

9. City Pizzeria

7.7
675 B St (at 7th Ave), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · Central San Diego · 20 tips and reviews

Morgan G.Morgan G: The BBQ chicken is my personal favorite, has a great kick in the homemade BBQ sauce. Sit at the bar style seating near the window for good ppl watching!

J D.J Detmer: Meatball sub is my favorite. Can't go wrong with that one. Don't forget to spice it up with some red pepper.

Mickey S.Mickey Strider: Great NY style pizza. The best in downtown SD.

BBQ House Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

10. BBQ House Bar & Grill

8.6
5025 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Ocean Beach · 42 tips and reviews

Brian O.Brian Ogden: Cole slaw goes great with barbecue sauce

Evana R.Evana Rüt: In love with their ribs, also their Californian style burger with pulled pork is worth to try!

Matthew O.Matthew Olsen: EAT HERE

URBN Coal Fired Pizza is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

11. URBN Coal Fired Pizza

8.7
3085 University Ave (at 31st St), San Diego, CA
Pizzeria · North Park · 112 tips and reviews

Jordan N.Jordan Nilson: Enjoyed the coal fired chicken wings with buffalo sauce and bbq sauce on the side. Also ordered the grilled Brussels sprouts, and they were PHENOMENAL!! I would definitely recommend this place!

Matt K.Matt Kiefer: Great cocktail menu and tap selection! Pizzas are on point, too!

joe b.joe bob: Three words: BIG. ASS. FAN.

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

12. Chick-fil-A

8.0
11670 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Carmel Mountain · 23 tips and reviews

Shantel C.Shantel Cowell: It doesn't matter what you get if you get the honey roasted BBQ sauce. It's... So addicting.

Minh T.Minh Tran: The chicken biscuit is great and the people here are always warm and friendly

RichRich: The best tip is to just ignore the political BS about this place and just enjoy their delicious chicken... and try one of their chocolate chip cookies!

Wings-n-Things is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

13. Wings-n-Things

7.7
12075 Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA
Wings Joint · Carmel Mountain · 19 tips and reviews

brian.브라이언brian.브라이언: Try the Extra Hot+Honey BBQ sauce with garlic along with a pint of Stone IPA. It's epic!

Joey H.Joey Hernandez: good food. great open place with a patio and big TV's everywhere

They have some bomb ass wings! Esp the honey bbq one. Good place to go watch a football game too! Ayyyyyy #gochargers 🍗🏉

Burger Lounge Gaslamp is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

14. Burger Lounge Gaslamp

8.1
528 5th Ave (at Island Ave.), San Diego, CA
Burger Joint · Gaslamp · 79 tips and reviews

Mayara 🍀 F.Mayara 🍀 Fudissaku: Incredible BBQ sauce!!

EceEce: Always get their housemade ranch and barbeque sauce with fries. This burger lounge a bit different than the la jolla one when it comes to style- it' still nice ambience, great food and service 🙏

SS: Yummiest kale Caesar salad 💚 the burger was good, I liked the lounge more than the classic one. Their ranch sauce is amazing

Chick-fil-A is one of The 15 Best Places for BBQ Sauce in San Diego.

15. Chick-fil-A

8.7
5955 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA
Fast Food Restaurant · Clairemont Mesa East · 2 tips and reviews

Sean M.Sean Miller: Fastest Chick-Fil-A drive thru I’ve ever seen!

Meshari 🔱Meshari 🔱: The most delicious chicken sandwich ever ❤️❤️❤️