Best places: Barbecue restaurants in El Dorado County

Texas-style brisket, ribs, chicken & pulled pork are the draw at this roadside BBQ destination.

👍👍 Really fun place. We drive an hour and a half just to eat there.

Buzzing restaurant offering substantial BBQ plates & comfort grub, plus a patio.

Hearty helpings of barbecue done different ways, from Memphis-style brisket to Texas-style ribs.

👍👍 Hands down the best chicken in a barrel. It’s juicy,flavorful and moist. When we on 2nd day to buy whole chicken but they not ready yet in the morning. Definitely will come again when we visit South Lake Tahoe in future. Writing this and makes me craving that chicken! They also have other menu too.

BBQ spot run by a butcher, with smoked meats, sides & burgers, to stay on the patio or to-go.

Lively locale with hardwood-smoked meats, craft beer & cocktails, plus big-screens for sports.

Enduring fixture supplying BBQ & Italian dishes in a rustic-chic interior, plus a dance floor & DJs.

😠 This is so disappointing to write, considering how special this place has been to us. Back Forty catered our wedding before they changed ownership and the food was amazing (so were the previous owners). After they changed ownership, it seemed like everything had stayed the same for a time. But we ju...

Cool eatery specializing in house-smoked meat & craft beer in a convivial, rustic-chic space.

👍 Are there any Filipino food lovers here???I used to love going to Lucky Chances Casino in Daly City. No,not to gamble. Although I do believe I was born with "gambling in my blood"! I'd go there for the food at the Cafe and usually order the Sinigang. It's a soup that is sour and salty and has st...

BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.

👍👍 Always amazing. Clean and safe, various seating options available, great atmosphere, amazing service, delicious variety of food and drinks...upgrade to the Brick Fries, worth it every time...most definitely kid friendly, but also a great date night destination. One of our very favorites, already pla...

👍👍 What delicious BBQ! We greatly enjoyed our experience here. The ribs and chopped pork were absolutely delicious!

A lively, western-themed watering hole with a mechanical bull that serves Tex-Mex snacks & drinks.

Casual outfit dishing up hearty portions of Chinese staples, including roasted duck & dim sum.

👍👍 Lunch was great. Had red potato salad was very tasty. The owners are very friendly. Large menu with many options. The tri tip is bar bq every morning and is very delicious. I would highly recommend dropping in if your in Cool California.

Patrons cook seafood, steak & other fare on tableside grills at this rustic-chic Asian-fusion spot.

Island-themed fast-food chain whose menu features traditional Hawaiian plate lunches.