Recommendations for Vista/Oceanside/Carlsbad

[Chowseeker1999]

Hi @mdpilam ,

To continue along @ipsedixit’s recommendations if you’re driving back up from SD, also in very South O.C. area is Heritage BBQ. It is the finest Texas-style BBQ in L.A. / O.C. by a wide margin! Totally worth a stop.

The Greatest BBQ So Cal Has Ever Seen? Luscious Smoked Brisket, Outrageous Pork Spare Ribs, and Decadent Prime Beef Ribs and More! The Outstanding Central Texas BBQ Specialist - Heritage Barbecue [Thoughts & Pics]

It’s hard to believe it’s been over half a year since the grand opening (and our first visit) to Heritage Barbecue. While the pandemic caused so much heartbreak in the restaurant industry, one blessing was the arrival of Heritage Barbecue, the first brick and mortar venture from Pitmaster-Owner Daniel Castillo, who decided to open up a new restaurant smack dab in the middle of COVID-19 rampant 2020. [heritage2_001] For a little background, at the heart of Heritage Barbecue are 2 custom-built …

Enjoy!