Highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Vallejo, according to Yelp
Barbecue, also known as BBQ for short, has captivated the taste buds of millions of people across the world; its smell, a quintessential part of backyard parties and long, lazy holiday weekends. This cooking method involves slow cooking and smoking meat over an open flame or heat source. Beyond the slab of baby back ribs and brisket that we're probably familiar with, barbecue has a long history dating back centuries and is rooted in various cultures.
The earliest origins of barbecue can be traced back to the Taino people, who were Indigenous to the Caribbean. By the 19th century, the technique became widespread in the American South, primarily using pork. Taino people didn't use the word barbecue. Instead, this method of cooking food over a raised wooden grate was referred to as barbacoa.
As time passed, techniques and flavors evolved as a result of colonization, globalization, and advancements in technology. Today, barbecue has become a beloved food all over the world. In the United States, there are four distinct styles: Memphis, North Carolina, Kansas City, and Texas BBQ. Memphis is renowned for pulled pork; North Carolina for smoked pork infused in vinegar sauce; Kansas City for dry-rubbed meats, and Texas for grilled brisket.
No matter the style, however, barbecue can be enjoyed anywhere, but if you're specifically looking for the best places to enjoy the savory and mouthwatering delights, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in Vallejo using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#13. Dickey's Barbecue Pit
- Rating: 2.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 972 Admiral Callaghan Ln Vallejo, CA 94591
- Categories: Barbecue, American (Traditional), Chicken Wings
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#12. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
- Rating: 2.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 Plaza Dr Ste707 Gateway Plaza Vallejo, CA 94591
- Categories: Barbecue, Hawaiian
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#11. Grill City
- Rating: 2.5/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3495 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590
- Categories: Filipino, Fast Food, Barbecue
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#10. J & M Mississippi BBQ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2909 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590
- Categories: Barbecue
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#9. King Albert BBQ
- Rating: 2.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 Tennessee St Vallejo, CA 94590
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers, Fast Food
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#8. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
- Rating: 3.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4300 Sonoma Blvd Ste 724 & 732 Vallejo, CA 94589
- Categories: Hawaiian, Barbecue
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#7. MCM Kitchen
- Rating: 3.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 2820 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590
- Categories: Barbecue, Japanese
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#6. CJ's BBQ & Fish
- Rating: 3.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1601 Marine World Pkwy Vallejo, CA 94589
- Categories: Barbecue, Fish & Chips, Sandwiches
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#5. Meyer's BBQ
- Rating: 4.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 419 Georgia St Vallejo, CA 94590
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Stands
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#4. Gracie's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (725 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1801 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590
- Categories: Barbecue, Sandwiches, Salad
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#3. Ramen 101
- Rating: 4.0/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 966 Admiral Callaghan Ln Vallejo, CA 94591
- Categories: Ramen, Barbecue
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#2. Sunshine Hawaiian BBQ & Ramen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (294 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3570 Sonoma Blvd Vallejo, CA 94590
- Categories: Ramen, Barbecue, Hawaiian
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#1. Dawgie dogs & more
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 524 Tennessee St Vallejo, CA 94590
- Categories: Pop-Up Restaurants, Barbecue, Hot Dogs
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