Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the San Diego area by diners

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#30. Corbin's Q

- Rating: 4.2/5 (647 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6548 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Caterers, Bars
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#29. Toto's Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1615 Sweetwater Road National City, California
- Categories: Filipino, Barbecue
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#28. The Promiscuous Fork

- Rating: 4.2/5 (816 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6984 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, American
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#27. BBQ House Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (750 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5025 Newport Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
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#26. Coaster Saloon

- Rating: 4.2/5 (761 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 744 Ventura Place San Diego, California
- Categories: Beer Bar, Sports Bars, Barbecue
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#25. Prime Grill Korean BBQ & Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (880 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4620 Convoy St. Ste A San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#24. Nanay's Best BBQ

- Rating: 4.2/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6715 Mira Mesa Blvd. Ste 103 San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Filipino
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#23. Bubba's Smokehouse BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1051 Garnett Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, American, Sports Bars
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#22. Manna Heaven BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1974 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8188 Mira Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#21. Manna Heaven BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (4528 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4428 Convoy St. Ste R210 San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#20. Tsuruhashi Japanese BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (660 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3904 Convoy St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Soup
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#19. Del's Hideout

- Rating: 4.3/5 (1073 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5351 Adobe Fls Road San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Burgers
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#18. SongHak Korean BBQ - San Diego

- Rating: 4.3/5 (798 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4681 Convoy St. Ste B San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Soup
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#17. Phil's BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (16670 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3750 Sports Arena Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars, American
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#16. Buga Korean BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (2439 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5580 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Korean
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#15. Louisiana Charlie's - San Diego

- Rating: 4.4/5 (342 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 849 West Harbor Drive Ste W11B San Diego, California
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Barbecue, Seafood
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#14. SOT BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 8199 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue
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#13. Smack'n Guamanian Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9506 Miramar Road San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Guamanian, Pop-Up Restaurants
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#12. SHABUMi

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1479 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5667 Balboa Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Hot Pot, Korean, Barbecue
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#11. The Fire Spot

- Rating: 4.4/5 (591 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4646 Convoy St. Ste 108 San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Chinese, Korean
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#10. Grand Ole Bbq Y Asado

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1062 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3302 32nd St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Latin American, American
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#9. Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 751 4th Ave. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Beer Bar
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#8. Coop's West Texas BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (2452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2625 Lemon Grove Ave. Lemon Grove, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#7. Jose's Pollos Estilo Acapulco

- Rating: 4.5/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 549 25th St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Mexican, Chicken Shop, Barbecue
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#6. STP Bar-N-Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (569 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5487 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. San Diego, California
- Categories: Bars, American, Barbecue
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#5. Bowlegged BBQ

- Rating: 4.6/5 (932 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4255 Market St. San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue
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#4. Kanpai BBQ & Shabu

- Rating: 4.6/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3904 Convoy St. Ste 114-115 San Diego, California
- Categories: Barbecue, Hot Pot, Buffets
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#3. Serpentine Cider

- Rating: 4.6/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8665 Miralani Drive Ste 100 San Diego, California
- Categories: Cideries, Barbecue, American
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#2. Saki Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (185 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2424 Hoover Ave. Ste F National City, California
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Barbecue
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#1. Xinjiang BBQ

- Rating: 4.7/5 (323 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6931 Linda Vista Road San Diego, California
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Barbecue, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 281 metros.

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