Bowlegged BBQ
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/sandiego15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many commenters recommend Bowlegged BBQ, and one commenter calls it the best barbecue they have ever eaten. Another diner says the food was excellent on their visit, and one commenter names it alongside Coops as the best in San Diego. However, one commenter who lived in Texas advises skipping it, expecting disappointment, and a couple of commenters find the ribs or brisket chewy.
Address
Bowlegged B.B.Q, 4255 Market St, San Diego, CA 92102
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/DJMykol in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Says Bowlegged BBQ is their regular go-to spot.
- Recommendsu/HighRootz in r/sandiego · Mar 2026
Suggests Bowlegged BBQ as an answer to the question.
- Recommendsu/morbidhottie in r/sandiego · Apr 2024taste
Calls Bowlegged the best BBQ they've eaten, though unsure it's Texas-style.
- Recommendsu/wyldberrypoptart in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Enthusiastically chooses Bowlegged BBQ as their pick.
- Recommendsu/sd7596 in r/sandiego · Dec 2024
Says Bowlegged is the best in San Diego.
- Recommendsu/annoyinconquerer in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Seconds the Bowlegged BBQ recommendation when asked for melt-in-your-mouth BBQ.
- Caveatu/jwbragg in r/sandiego · Apr 2024taste
Advises skipping Bowlegged BBQ, expecting disappointment.
- Recommendsu/El_Bolto in r/sandiego · Apr 2024
Calls Bowlegged great and says they also recommend it.
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- Mixedu/messijoez in r/sandiego · Apr 2024taste
Not Texas-style but scratches an itch; prefers its tri-tip, finds the ribs a bit chewy.
- Recommendsu/StandardDeviant117 in r/sandiego · Mar 2026
Agrees that Bowlegged BBQ is the right choice.
- Recommendsu/wwhsd in r/sandiego · Dec 2024
Ranks Bowlegged BBQ on Market as a close second favorite.
- Recommendsu/tictacsNtoast in r/sandiego · Apr 2024
Names Bowlegged BBQ as a recommendation in reply to the post.
- Recommendsu/BeachRelevant6828 in r/sandiego · Mar 2026taste
Visited after the suggestion and found the food excellent.
- Recommendsu/Man-e-questions in r/sandiego · Mar 2026
Endorses the suggestion, saying it serves genuine barbecue.
- Mixedu/PT-dogbert in r/sandiego · Dec 2024ambience
Rates Bowlegged's vibe very highly but says the brisket was chewy.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.