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Carmen & Family Bar-B-Q - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Carmen & Family Bar-B-Q - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Carmen & Family Bar-B-Q - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
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7+ YEARS IN TBR
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CARMEN & FAMILY BAR-B-Q

(4.9 Score)
692 West A Street,
Hayward, CA 94541 Directions

Since 1979

Specialty:

✓ Jamaican Jerk Chicken ✓ Sliced Beef Brisket ✓ Homemade Beef Links ✓ Pork Spare Ribs ✓ Chicken (Quarter) ✓ Chicken (Half) ✓ Jamaican Food Special Oxtail ✓ Pork Rib Slab ✓ Two Meats Combo ✓ Three Meats Combo ✓ Four Meats Combo ✓ Cornbread ✓ Steamed Rice ✓ Potato Salad ✓ Corn ✓ Baked Beans ✓ Candied Yams ✓ Mac-N-Cheese ✓ Scalloped Potatoes with Bacon ✓ Greens with Smoked Turkey ✓ Sweet Potato Pie ✓ Banana Pudding ✓ Cobbler ✓ Jamaican Sodas

“Carmen & Family Bar-B-Q has been serving delicious barbecue food to the Bay Area for over 46 years. Their goal is to offer tasty BBQ at affordable prices. Guests can enjoy a great mix of Jamaican and American Southern BBQ dishes, all prepared with care and served with a choice of refreshing bottled drinks. BBQ meals and comfort dishes are the main attractions at this long-established, cozy spot with a relaxed atmosphere. Carmen & Family Bar-B-Q also provides catering with a special menu, making sure your guests have an unforgettable dining experience. The restaurant offers online ordering for both pickup and delivery services. They offer wheelchair-accessible seating for convenient dining.”

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Price:

2 Meats $33.00
3 Meats $39.00
Pork Spare Ribs Lunch $21.50
Sliced Beef Brisket Dinner $28.50
Homemade Beef Links Dinner $29.00
Homemade Beef Links Lunch $23.00
Sliced Beef Brisket Lunch $22.50
4 Meats $44.00
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Lunch $20.00
Chicken Half Dinner $25.50
Chicken Quarter Lunch $19.50
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Dinner $27.50
Pork Rib Slab A La Carte $50.00

Contact:

(510) 887-1979

Mon-Sun: 11am - 8pm

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Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
9+ YEARS IN TBR
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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE

(4.8 Score)
790 West Winton Avenue,
Hayward, CA 94595 Directions

Since 1994

Specialty:

✓ Dave's Sampler Platter ✓ BBQ Nachos ✓ Famous Wing Basket ✓ BBQ Quesadilla ✓ Mac and Cheese Bites ✓ Hickory Chicken ✓ Nashville Hot Chicken ✓ Burnt Ends ✓ Southside Rib Tips ✓ Sweetwater Catfish Fingers ✓ Southern Fried Onion Rings ✓ Fish and Chips ✓ Mozzarella Sticks ✓ Dave's Favorite ✓ Ultimate ✓ Georgia Chopped Pork ✓ Devil's Spit ✓ Bacon Cheddar ✓ Texas Beef Brisket ✓ Country Roasted Chicken ✓ Dave's Tacos ✓ Sweetwater Catfish Tacos ✓ Buffalo Chicken Tacos ✓ Baja Shrimp Tacos ✓ BBQ Chicken Tacos ✓ Chopped Pork Tacos ✓ Dave's Sassy BBQ Salad ✓ Chicken Chopped Salad ✓ Blackened Salmon Salad ✓ Caesar Salad ✓ Side Salad ✓ Loaded Baked Potato

"Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que is proud to serve quality food with great customer service. The restaurant is located in Southland Mall. They offer a large menu with many delicious dishes. "Famous" Dave Anderson has won over 700 awards and is known as a BBQ expert. From tasty starters to award-winning ribs, pitmaster favorites, burgers, sandwiches, feasts, sides, chili, and salads, there is something for everyone. Every bite is made with care to ensure great flavor. Enjoy their special pit-smoked BBQ with homemade sides and desserts. Whether you're planning a corporate event or a wedding, Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que can cater to any occasion. They will customize the menu to fit your needs. The restaurant also offers dine-in service and curbside pickup for those in a hurry.

2026 Update: Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que has 31 years of experience serving authentic, slow-cooked BBQ. They also offer happy-hour food, a fireplace, private dining rooms, and gift cards."

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Price:

Dave'S Sampler Platter $29.95
Bbq Nachos $15.25
Burnt Ends $19.95
Mozzarella Sticks $9.95
Southside Rib Tips $14.95
Catfish Fingers $15.95
Traditional Wings $15.25
Boneless Wings $15.25
Mac & Cheese Bites $12.95
Bbq Quesadilla $18.95
Fish & Chips $16.95
Onion Rings $12.95
Mega Feast $219.95
All American Feast $114.95
Family And Friends Feast $84.95
Feast For Two $59.95
Founder'S Feast $37.95
Georgia Chopped Pork Platter $19.95
Texas Beef Brisket Platter $23.95
Southside Rib Tip Platter $19.95
Country Roasted Chicken Platter $21.95
Bbq Chicken Platter $21.95
Texas Tri Tip Steak Platter $23.95
Sweetwater Catfish Platter $22.95
2 Meat Combo $24.95
3 Meat Combo $33.95
Rib N Meat Combo $28.95
Caesar Salad $11.25
Chicken Chopped Salad $16.25
Blackened Salmon Salad $19.95
Dave'S Sassy Bbq Salad $17.95
Side Salad $4.95
Bowl Of Chili Wit

Discount:

$3 Off on your order

Contact:

(510) 782-2030 (800) 446-9999

Mon-Wed: 11am - 8pm
Thu-Sun: 11am - 9pm

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Emil Villa's California BBQ - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Emil Villa's California BBQ - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
Emil Villa's California BBQ - Hayward, CA Barbecue Restaurants
10+ YEARS IN TBR
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EMIL VILLA'S CALIFORNIA BBQ

(4.8 Score)
24047 Mission Boulevard,
Hayward, CA 94544 Directions

Since 1928

Specialty:

✓ Georgia Chopped Pork ✓ BBQ Pulled Chicken ✓ Texas Beef Brisket ✓ Southside Rib Tips ✓ BBQ Chicken ✓ Burnt Ends ✓ Country Roasted Chicken ✓ Hot Link Sausage ✓ Boneless Wings ✓ Traditional Wings ✓ St. Louis-Style Spare Ribs ✓ BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich ✓ Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich ✓ Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich ✓ BBQ Chicken Sandwich ✓ Devil’s Spit Sandwich ✓ Jacked-N-Stacked Sandwich ✓ BBQ Pulled Chicken Tacos ✓ Georgia Chopped Pork Tacos ✓ BBQ Chicken Tacos ✓ Tri-Tip Sandwich ✓ BBQ Pulled Chicken Plate ✓ Georgia Chopped Pork Plate ✓ Texas Beef Brisket Plate ✓ Southside Rib Tips Plate ✓ Country Roasted Chicken Plate ✓ Mega Feast

"Emil Villa's California BBQ has a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy traditional BBQ and classic dishes. Whether you're looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this restaurant is a great choice. Emil Villa's California BBQ is known for serving quality BBQ. Their hickory pit BBQ ribs are served with homemade red sauce and a variety of delicious in-house pies. The menu includes wood-smoked ribs, different meats, burgers, sandwiches, sports specials, and a selection of homemade pies. They also offer breakfast specials with many options, including generous portions of ham and tasty ribs. Sandwiches and burgers come with a choice of delicious sides. They also offer a variety of tasty appetizers for a great start to your meal. Their Emil's Ground Beef Steaks are served with BBQ sauce and one side dish.

2026 Update: They have over 34 years of experience in the restaurant business. Emil Villa's California BBQ offers pickup and delivery for online orders. They also offer a kids’ menu and Wi-Fi. Guests can make table reservations for a dining experience."

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Price:

Featured Items
Ribs! $31.99
Apple, Dutch Apple, Apricot (Pies) $7.49
Barbecued Sandwich $19.99
Chocolate Silk $7.49
Spicy Chicken Wings $17.99
Feature (Extra Ribs) $39.99
Cheesecake $8.49
Emil'S Bbq Platter $55.99
Sliced Beef, Pork, Ham Or Turkey $23.99
Lemon Meringue $7.49
Sandwiches
Turkey Club $19.99
Tuna Melt $18.99
California Blt Sandwich $17.99
Chicken Breast Sandwich $18.99
The Ultimate Chicken $21.99
Barbecued Sandwich $19.99
Emil'S Cheese Steak Sandwich $19.99
Burgers
Cheeseburger $17.99
Patty Melt $17.99
The Ultimate Burger $21.99
California Burger With Bacon & Avocado $20.99
Hamburger $16.99
Bacon Cheeseburger $19.49
Mushroom Burger $18.99
Sports Specials
Slab Of Pork Ribs (2) $53.99
Slab Of Pork Ribs & Whole Chicken $85.99
Whole Chicken $38.99
Two Slabs Of Pork Ribs $95.99
Fresh Baked Pies
Lemon Meringue $7.49b

Contact:

(510) 537-0734

Mon-Sun: 8am - 9pm

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CARMEN & FAMILY BAR-B-Q REVIEWS

My family has been going here for over 40 years. I live in the valley and will drive just for the ribs and BBQ sauce. Hot is hot, mild has always been my go-to. We will buy a big container of sauce for our ribs at home. It's my favorite BBQ place over anywhere I've eaten! Carmen, we love you.

I absolutely love this place! Best BBQ, sweet potato pie, service all the things! Highly recommend!

The atmosphere is amazing and it's the family barbecue spot to hang out and chill hey Michelle!

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FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE REVIEWS

It was our first time having dinner here and we were lucky to have Brittany as our server. She was one of the best servers we’ve ever had. She made us feel as if we were part of her family. She had great food recommendations and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We ordered the Meal for Two with tater tots and the steamed broccoli. Food was excellent and the service even better. E will definitely be back.

Thank you Famous Britney!! We walked in hungry and ate up all the food. You were awesome, food was delicious.

Great service, I loved every second. Scrumptious FOOD!. High priced but worth it.

EMIL VILLA'S CALIFORNIA BBQ REVIEWS

Now, this is the way BBQ ribs ought to be served! I get the FULL rack here, none of that trimmed off St Louis junk with all the nice meaty ends all trimmed off. These ribs are smoked right here in the restaurant and served with a great brown sauce. It's NOT a gravy like come people say, it's a beef broth reduction that pairs perfectly with the pork ribs, heck even the fries! No place serves real ribs like this place or any of the other Emil Villa's out there.

I've eaten here almost 15 years. The food is always excellent. Service is great. Give this place a try if you're looking for good barbecue.

Glad to see them filling up seats again .. after COVID , it was iffy . Ribs are on point and staff is friendly.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CARMEN & FAMILY BAR-B-Q Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.4K: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgments: 9
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 4.5K: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

EMIL VILLA'S CALIFORNIA BBQ Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Business Hours: 9
Contact Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 1.4K: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Social Media: 9
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10