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Salinas City BBQ

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4.3(1,378)
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Menu Highlights

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Breakfast Sandwich

$9.50

Angel biscuit, two eggs, melted American cheese and your choice of pulled pork or brisket. Option to top it with our homemade pickled jalapenos, onions and cucumbers.

$5.25

Breakfast Taco

Tri-Tip Sandwich

$18

Just meat and bread, hand-cut, smoked tri-tip

Brisket Sandwich

$18

Just meat and bread, hand-cut, smoked brisket

Rib Sandwich

$18

Boneless St. Louis style pork ribs with BBQ sauce

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

$16

Shredded Chicken Cooked in our Spicy BBQ Sauce

Pulled Pork Sandwich

$16

Slow cooked for several hours with our vinegar molasses hog wash

BBQ Pork Sandwich

$16

Smoked pulled pork tossed in our original BBQ sauce

Breakfast · 2BBQ Sandwiches · 11BBQ Meals · 7More BBQ Options · 2Salads · 3Kids Meals · 3Individual Sides · 9Sides by the Pint · 5Desserts · 5Family Packs · 9Big Packs · 2

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Location & Hours

Address

700 W Market St
Salinas, CA 93901
United States
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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 7:00 AM
Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(831) 758-2227

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About Salinas City BBQ

Homey eatery supplying smoked meats, steaks & basic sides, plus a rotating menu of craft brews.

Price range
moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 30, 2025.

4.3/5
Based on 1,378 reviews

Recent Reviews

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lrcraider

in the last week

Jeffery Baker

in the last week

Ate there multiple times, and they were out of some of the main items on their menu So, I went back to Smalley's Round Up

Leng Ooi

in the last week

Perfectly done tri-tip and brisket where the flavors are all the way through the meats. Best tri-tip I had that's not too dry or too mushy. The sauces are well balanced. They have a few taps of local ...

Daniel Lee

in the last week

Food is good as usual, but customer service poor.

Treesa Antony

a week ago

This review isn’t about the food. It’s about how you treat people—how you disregard their dignity by taking away their ability to choose for themselves, and instead impose what you think they should w...

black coffee

a week ago

Well you know that these guys know what they are doing. Delicious BBQ! And we also order their garden salad which has the freshest ingredients and the home made blue cheese dressing is also for the wi...

Joshua Lenzini

a month ago

We stopped by St Patrick’s Day weekend to enjoy some good food. I wanted to try the corned beef special and it was melt in your mouth delicious! Spouse had the tri-tips and it was also very tasty. If ...

Jack Kelley

a month ago

I finally made it here ,took 20 years ! Good job I was impressed! And the waitress was very nice and helpful and knowledgeable,and good listener! 😁Thank you ,found my to go too stop ! And the vinaigr...

Dennis Millan

a week ago

Not bad, but it's a bit pricey for what you get, and it's not as good as Smalleys used to be when it was at this location... don't get me wrong, this place is way better than the current Smalleys (the...

Jack Bauer

2 months ago

I've been here a ton of times! It's really inconsistent, idk why. Somedays are a 10/10 and some days are a 3/10. Service is meh. I spent almost 90 bucks and tipped 30, that's kind of unacceptable. Th...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant generally provides a positive dining experience with many customers enjoying the BBQ and other menu items. The average rating indicates a generally favorable perception.

Customer Favorites

The BBQ, particularly tri-tip and corned beef special, are popular choices. The garden salad with homemade blue cheese dressing and the vinaigrette also received positive feedback.

Atmosphere & Service

One reviewer specifically praised the waitress for being nice, helpful, knowledgeable, and a good listener. Another reviewer indicated the service to be just "meh."

Value & Quality

Some customers find the restaurant a bit pricey for the portion sizes received, while others feel the quality of the meat can be inconsistent, sometimes containing excessive fat. However, the taste of the meat when good is generally considered amazing.

Areas for Improvement

Consistency in food quality, particularly the meat, needs improvement to avoid excessive fat content. Value for money could be improved by providing more meat or larger sides for the price.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews suggest a positive experience with delicious BBQ and fresh salads, although one reviewer noted pricing concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Salinas City BBQ located?

Salinas City BBQ is located at 700 W Market St, Salinas, CA 93901, USA.

What is the price range at Salinas City BBQ?

Salinas City BBQ is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for Salinas City BBQ?

The listed hours for Salinas City BBQ are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Salinas City BBQ?

Call Salinas City BBQ at (831) 758-2227. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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