Soul Food SanDiego ! (Chula Vista, El Cajon, Vista: neighborhoods, university, restaurants)

[blakazdog]

Can any native SanDiegan tell a brother whwre to get some good soul food ?

Names of places and neighborhoods please.

[sdlife619]

Your funny mayne

Well Diego doesn't really have much of good BBQ offerings. I remember this place called Julian's in El Cajon, MAN did they cook up some bomb ribs and BBQ chicken! But sadly the place closed down like 5 years ago. It was in a hole in the wall in a bad location off 2nd st, so the owner hardly ever got any business.

But anyways, this place was hands down the best BBQ I have ever tasted, it had a southern flavor to everything, "pops" was his name would grill and cook all the food, so you never left unsatisfied because the man behind the grill was always there cooking your meal...nobody else, but him. He was from Louisiana, so he knew what he was doing.

Ever since Julian's shut down, everywhere else I've been for BBQ has left me frustrated, because I can't find the same tasting ribs anywhere in SD, or close to it.

We have more of a "Westcoast" BBQ style which in my opinion sucks! The texture and flavor of the BBQ sauces are weak and non spicy, and the ribs are almost baked like, and not really grilled like they're supposed to be.

Most of these "Westcoast" BBQ style owners are California white dudes, that truly know absolutely nothing about real BBQ.

There's a place called Huffmans BBQ in Lincoln Park off Imperial Ave, it's on the corner across from Green Cat Liquor, they make some pretty good BBQ, it aint Julian's but close. There used to be another BBQ place over in Lemon Grove, off Lemon Grove Ave, but unfortunately the place closed down, and the whole area got demolished, now there's a huge empty lot that's been sitting like that for over 3 years, WTF?

One last place I can think of, which is pretty decent, is "Fix Me A Plate Cafe", this place really has a New Orleans vibe in the restaurant, the food is good too. I believe it's located in La Mesa, or El Cajon off Parkway Dr in a shopping center, the cross street is Dallas st.

You should try these place out Blakaz, I know there's more BBQ restaurants around, maybe some other people can chime in.

Hey even though I'm Mexican, I love me some good soul food from time to time

[blakazdog]

Originally Posted by sdlife619

Your funny mayne
Hey even though I'm Mexican, I love me some good soul food from time to time

you da ma sdlife.

you be the coolest cat on the board.

i love mexican food, but i needs some soul food when i can get it.

i'll try the joints you listed.

[jksouthbay88]

Down south we have Crooms.That's in CV on "H" JEO Broadway across from the mall.Pretty good stuff

[blakazdog]

Originally Posted by jksouthbay88

Down south we have Crooms.That's in CV on "H" JEO Broadway across from the mall.Pretty good stuff

Thanks bro.

Chula Vista I'll have to visit !

Sounds like a cool mix of people who get along.

BLACK - ARIZONA - DOG ......... Out

[eastsandiegobornandraised]

Originally Posted by jksouthbay88

Down south we have Crooms.That's in CV on "H" JEO Broadway across from the mall.Pretty good stuff

crooms is the truth, got the rib tips one day and i been on it ever since

[Rickers]

I don't know anything about soul food but as far as BBQ goes I really liked Henry's BBQ on Market Street. When I was there many years ago all they had was pulled pork and brisket on a bun, but real tasty.

[blakazdog]

Originally Posted by rickers

I don't know anything about soul food but as far as BBQ goes I really liked Henry's BBQ on Market Street. When I was there many years ago all they had was pulled pork and brisket on a bun, but real tasty.

damn tahts makin' my mouth water !

thanx all !

[jksouthbay88]

Originally Posted by eastsandiegobornandraised

crooms is the truth, got the rib tips one day and i been on it ever since

It's a trip huh?A soul food place down here in the S.Bay that's good?I went about a month ago on a Tuesday and there was a line out the door.That;s how you know the place is pretty decent.

[NYSD1995]

There is a place called Stockdales on University that is supposed to be the real deal