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Phil's BBQ
BBQ Joint$$$$
Santee
"The Half Rib Dinner or El Toro are great options!"(3 Tips)
"The el toro sandwich and ribs are perfect"(2 Tips)
"The Baby Back Ribs and Tri-tip were to die for."(4 Tips)
"Broham and whoopie pie."(2 Tips)
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MarcApril 24, 2015Thrillist Top BBQ List: "What you're getting: El Toro sandwich & 1/2 rack of baby back ribs" El Toro tri-tip 'wich was finalist 4 "Best Sandwich in US" (purists might want to just stick to baby backs)
Kevin SheehanAugust 17, 2014Everything is good here just get here early or else u are waiting in line. Great place to bring the kids bc it's loud and big booths for everyone to cram into.
Ivan WilliamsJanuary 31, 2016The Baby Back Ribs and Tri-tip were to die for. Man, oh, man the food at this place is killer. Especially with the super yummy side of BBQ Baked Beans. And do not forget Frank's Hot Sauce. Yummy.
Margie BApril 11, 2013Don't be afraid of the line if it is out the door. Once ordered, your food comes up really fast. And it is worth the wait. Can also call ahead for take out- Brandon LeeDecember 24, 2015Who doesn't love BBQ?! Phil's is a great choice for nearly anything smokey and delicious. The Half Rib Dinner or El Toro are great options!
Jen RAugust 14, 2014Omg everything! I like the coleslaw, onion rings, their homemade ranch, BBQ SAUCE is so good you even can buy some on your way out!
Mark BSeptember 9, 2018Good chicken and ribs. BBQ sauce has a great flavor. Not sure how you can be a BBQ joint and not have brisket. Wouldn’t last in Texas without having it. Otherwise, decent BBQ.
Nicholas WebbNovember 11, 2014Great waiters if it's your first time definitely get the ribs with coleslaw(my personal favorite). There award winning and taste great.
Teresa HenningAugust 1, 2013While waiting for your take away order, have a libation at the bar - Christin, the bartendress is the bomb! :) Cool vibe!
Chris RosaFebruary 24, 2013Fantastic baby back ribs. Best barbeque in the city, hands down. This one doesn't really have a wait like mission valley
LaDonna SullivanNovember 20, 2012Excellent service and food! Come hungry. There was a line out the door, but they move you through fast.
Steve BuchananJanuary 4, 2015Don't order the burger. And all the sizes are Texas portions. Plus no brisket sandwiches or fish.
emily chavezMarch 26, 2015I don't really like onion rings but I can't stop eating them at Phil's. They're the best!
"El Toro" char-grilled deli sliced tri-tip topped with BBQ sauce.
Phil's BBQ also sells gift cards! Great for holidays and birthdays or any kind of celebration! :)
Danny MangilinanFebruary 5, 2013El Toro. Deli sliced tri tip sangwich is crack. So much meat you can make another one.
Brian KorhummelMay 20, 2013Santee hardly ever a long line and they all really hustle and are great fun people's
- Broham and whoopie pie. Fries are Delish but you will be too full!!
Richard LawsFebruary 1, 2014Try the full rack Beefy Ribs dinner, great for sharing with the one you love.
I'm not with anyone - just sitting in my car, debating ordering a sandwich to share with my dog
If you see a sheriff here in uniform is probably because they eat free unlike the rest of us who have to pay...
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- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(619) 449-7700
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