3 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Salinas, CA

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SALINAS CITY BBQ

700 West Market Street,
Salinas, CA 93901 Directions

Since 2010

Specialities:

Breakfast Sandwich Pulled Pork Breakfast Sandwich Brisket Breakfast Taco Pulled Pork Breakfast Taco Brisket or Tri Tip Tri Tip Sandwich Brisket Sandwich Rib Sandwich BBQ Chicken Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich BBQ Pork Sandwich Squealin' Pig Firebird Sandwich Ragin' Bull Gaucho Hot Link Sandwich Tri Tip Brisket Pulled Pork St. Louis Style Pork Ribs Chicken

" Salinas City BBQ is dedicated to providing the community with delicious dining options. They prides themselves on creating an unforgettable experience for their customers. The restaurant's signature BBQ is prepared with its own unique and uses only high-quality meats seasoned with time-honored rubs. Salinas City BBQ's catering team provides excellent food and service for your special events, and you can conveniently purchase their E-Gift Cards online. Their staffed buffet keeps plates full and guests happy and is perfect for weddings, family picnics, and more, starting at $30 per person. Come and taste Your favorite comfort food with a BBQ twist in the restaurant.

2026 Highlights: Salinas City BBQ exclusively uses sustainably sourced California Oak to fire their outdoor pits. They have Wi-Fi for all customers. "

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Best BBQ of Monterey County in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021
Special Congressional Recognition for Supporting the Monterey County Disabilities Community in 2015
License #201418810051

Menu:

Breakfast
Sandwich Pulled Pork $9.50
Sandwich Brisket $10.00
Taco Pulled Pork $5.25
Taco Brisket or Tri Tip $5.75
Bbq Meals
Tri Tip Regular $20.50
Tri Tip Large $27.50
Brisket Regular $20.50
Brisket Large $27.50
Pulled Pork Regular $17.00
Pulled Pork Large $21.50
More Bbq Options
Bbq Mac $15.50
Bbq Spud $14.50
Salads
Garden Salad Half $9.00
Garden Salad Full $12.00
Berry Bleu Salad $15.00
Santa Maria $23.00
Bbq Sandwiches
Tri Tip Sandwich Regular $18.00
Tri Tip Sandwich Large $24.00
Brisket Sandwich Regular $18.00
Brisket Sandwich Large $24.00
Rib Sandwich Regular $18.00
Rib Sandwich Large $24.00
Bbq Chicken Sandwich Regular $16.00
Bbq Chicken Sandwich Full $21.00
Individual Sides
Potato Salad $4.00
Beans $3.75
Mac and Cheese $3.75
Coleslaw $3.75

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Contact:

(831) 758-2227 (831) 318-7177

Mon-Sun: 7am - 9pm

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SMALLEY'S ROUNDUP RESTAURANT

1190 South Main Street,
Salinas, CA 93901 Directions

Since 1975

Specialities:

The Combo Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Jalapeño Poppers Cheese Sticks Onion Rings Ribs Pork Chops Shrimp Chicken Filet Mignon Salad 8 Oz. New York Steak Salad Salmon Salad Jumbo Shrimp Salad Chicken Salad Salmon Filet Pork Chop Shrimp Chicken Tri Tip Shrimp Scampi BBQ Beef Sandwich Portobello Mushroom Pulled Pork Chicken Sandwich Hamburger Double Burger

" Smalley's Roundup Restaurant serves various dishes, including appetizers, entrees, meats, sandwiches, and combo platters. Dave took over the business in 1978 keeping the same great recipe for over 40 years. Today, his daughter Melanie and her husband Jeff continue the tradition of serving quality family meals. They offer a special Prime Rib with baked potatoes or fries, soup or salad, garlic bread, and chili beans. Their recipe has been passed down for generations. They also provide catering for all events and offer both take-out and dine-in options. You can try their Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Jalapeño Poppers, and Cheese Sticks.

2026 Highlights: Smalley's Roundup Restaurant is a multi-generational family-owned steakhouse and barbecue restaurant. S.O. Smalley spent five long years developing the restaurant's signature, highly guarded secret BBQ sauce. He figured it out "the hard way," adding and subtracting ingredients until it perfectly balanced sweet, savory, and tangy notes. "

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License #0835904

Menu:

Entrees
Salmon Fillet $28.99
Pork Chop $31.99
Shrimp $27.99
Chicken $27.99
Tri Tip $35.99
Shrimp Scampi $39.99
A La Carte
1 Rack Pork Ribs $45.99
12 Rack Pork Ribs $38.99
Chicken Breast or Pork Chop $10.50
Shrimp Scampi $17.99
Battered & Deep Fried Shrimp $11.50
1 Qt. Tri Tip $32.99
8 Oz. Cup Tri Tip $12.99
Sandwiches
5 Oz. Fillet Mignon $28.99
8 Oz. N.Y. Steak $28.99
BBQ Beef Sandwich $17.99
Portobello Mushroom $15.99
Pulled Pork $17.99
Chicken Sandwich $17.99
Hamburger $17.99
Smalley's Signature Salads
Fillet Mignon Salad $28.99
8 Oz. New York Steak Salad $28.99
Salmon Salad $27.99
Jumbo Shrimp Salad $25.99
Chicken Salad $17.99
Steak
Porterhouse 24 Oz. $65.99
16 Oz. Ribeye $52.99
16 Oz. New York $52.99
10 Oz. Ribeye $41.99
8 Oz. Fillet Mignon $52.99

Contact:

(831) 758-0511

Mon: 11am - 8pm
Tue-Fri: 11am - 9pm
Sat: 12pm - 9pm
Sun: 12pm - 8pm

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T&A CAFE, HOME OF KLEINFELDT FAMILY BBQ

1 Harris Road,
Salinas, CA 93908 Directions

Since 2016

Specialities:

Tanda Wedge Southwest Chicken Salad Garden Salad Caesar Salad Mexican Caesar Salad Grilled Cheese Sandwich Veggie Sandwich A.L.T. Sandwich B.L.T. Sandwich B.L.A.T. Sandwich Spicy Sancha Burger Chili Size Chicken Burger Black Bean Burger Just The Weenie Hot Link Sandwich Grand Slam Dog BBQ Dog

" T&A Cafe, Home of Kleinfeldt Family BBQ is your friendly neighborhood BBQ joint. This restaurant was owned and operated by Heather and Justin Kleinfeldt. This family-run catering company started with a small custom BBQ trailer and, through years of hard work, has grown into a well-known name in the BBQ world. They are truly grateful for all the support received since they started and are constantly amazed by the love from their community. Their Mother Trucker Omelette features three-egg omelets with Tri-Tip, Bacon, and Sausage topped with Grilled Onions & Cheese. They also offer a dedicated variety of full meat-free vegetarian dishes.

2026 Highlights: T&A Cafe, Home of Kleinfeldt Family BBQ features a relaxed, counter-service format with indoor and outdoor seating next to large outdoor barbecue pits where they smoke all of their meats fresh daily. "

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License #201717210364

Menu:

BBQ Plates
One Meat BBQ Plate $17.00
One Meat BBQ Plate New York Steak $25.00
Two Meat BBQ Plate $24.00
Three Meat BBQ Plate $31.00
Four Meat BBQ Plate $38.00
All The Smoke Combo $24.00
Pitmaster Platter $120.00
All Star BBQ Combo $21.00
BBQ Sandwiches
Tri Tip Sandwich $19.99
Tri Tip Club Sandwich $24.99
New York Steak Sandwich $19.99
Brisket Sandwich $15.99
Western Brisket Sandwich $16.99
Bacon Chicken Ranch $12.29
Chicken Club Sandwich $12.29
From The Grill
Mexicano Street Style Tacos $9.00
Chicken Quesadilla $14.99
Tri Tip Quesadilla $18.99
Brisket Quesadilla $18.99
Burgers & Fries
Basic B Burger $14.79
Bacon Cheeseburger $16.99
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger $18.79
Bacon Blue Burger $18.79
Salads
T&A Wedge $12.79
Southwest Chicken Salad $14.99
Garden Salad $4.29

Contact:

(831) 225-0447

Mon: 11am - 7pm
Tue-Fri: 8am - 7pm
Sat: 8am - 3pm
Sun: Closed

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