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@samoafuga7730

9 ай бұрын

You need to go to I QUE BBQ in La Mesa San Diego the best bbq

@tmikefm9313

7 ай бұрын

The secret ingredient in Coops BBQ mac n cheese is cream of mushroom soup

@msglitterari

7 ай бұрын

Bowlegged BBQ is a must try!

I have Been eating Coops food since he was delivering dinners to Gentrys Barbershop at lunch time! So happy to see the success of the Coops West Texas BBQ!

@thenomenclature7243

8 ай бұрын

I remember when he would show up in his old explorer at the original San Diego pet supply on Federal Blvd, where his buddy Chief Robbs made smokers from 55 gal drums. Probably 20 years ago. His brisket is better now I must say.

@krazykellz4105

7 ай бұрын

FACTZ!!!!!

Haha I'm convinced that your goal with these Gareth Eats videos is to just make us all as hungry as possible 😂 Seriously though, this was awesome. Great to see Sami back in another video! Love the outtakes at the end--they always make me laugh!

That is one of the things I miss about living in San Diego is going to Coop's in Lemon Grove. My brother lived right down the street from them and everytime I'd go see him, I had to stop at Coop's. SO GOOD.

During my pregnancy me & my husband would go constantly to COOPS located in Lemon Grove we would mandatory always get the Mac and Cheese & their Texas Sweet Tea 🔥

Sweet! I need to drive down to San Diego soon to experience these awesome BBQ places. Barbecue used to be popular in my Silicon Valley area, but with just one wonderful exception, most of them have closed in recent years. San Diego, here I come! 😀

Pulling up to all the spots! They all look so good. 🤤🤤

You missed a gem in San Diego. Bowlegged BBQ on 4255 Market street. Hands down the best BBQ in San Diego!! 😀

@wdmawarrior1863

8 ай бұрын

tried them, was not impressed especially for the price vs amount of food that tasted average compared to other spots.

@kwashington77

7 ай бұрын

Bowlegged is definitely a gem. Not sure how they got left off the list

@bromam

3 ай бұрын

@@kwashington77they got left off the list because they are below average

@sumwonkool

2 ай бұрын

Also missing is buckboards in El Cajon, Cali comfort & I que bbq in spring valley, and Valley farms la mesa. But hey he can’t hit them all right!?

@UpintheairSD

Ай бұрын

Came here to say exactly this. As a Texan in San Diego I have to say Bowlegged is the best bbq place here!

I love Smokin J's and Coop's. I think Abbey's Texas BBQ is another place you should check out.

This is the first video I've seen from you. You had me wanting BBQ after seeing Smokin' J's. We got everyone in the car and drove down the hill to Poway. Undoubtedly, the best BBQ we have eaten in San Diego. I'm a subscriber now and can't wait to see where you take us. Maybe we'll be lucky enough to see you out and about one day. Thank you!!! 🌟 🔥

Good video, team. I enjoy being behind the scenes, and appreciate you taking me there.

Gareth what a great energy you have! I love all your videos about food. You describe food from such an everyman's perspective.Thank you!! More food videos!!

BBQ looks so yummy, friend. Now I am mouthwatering with your food show. Thanks for your sharing😍👍😋

Great show guys! I wanna hang out in the kitchen at Coops!👍

Thanks for the info. Will be down in the SD in a few weeks for the upcoming 3 day weekend. Will try at least one of these places while down there.

I love Coops, just wish we can eat inside the restaurant again.

Smokin’ Js….. excellent play on words😉👍👌

Never seen your channel before but I appreciate the video. I’ll be in San Diego next week and will have to check out two of the three. I love smoking j’s, been there tons of times.

I'm visiting Cancun, but now diverting my return flight to San Diego to try these!

American barbecue, with all the side plates, is one of the best meals I've ever eaten... Funny enough, Inland San Diego surprisingly has a decent cowboy/barbecue culture to it, especially in parts like Lakeside 😂

I grew up in SD, and I didn't know what good BBQ was until I left. I even learned how to make my own brisket because I couldn't find any when I came back (it's award winning among my friends). I live in LA, but I'll definitely be trying these places out when I visit next month. I'll be a little heavier between these and the taco shops.

@LilliLamour

8 ай бұрын

Imagine me, from Texas, and growing up in San Diego. It was hell. Thank gawd I'm back in Texas with real bbq.

Thx Gareth & friend, new subscriber here to give this video a big LIKE.

Been missing the videos!!

So lucky to be in san deigo and eating at these great barbecue restaurants.

Im in the Baja and I cant wait to get back to SD to try it (Coop's). Also Im from Texas (Central). Looks Amazing. I'll tell him I saw it on Gareth Eats! 🙂

GARETH THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO BRO I LIVE IN CHULA AND I LOVE BBQ I HAVE FAMILY OUT IN TEXAS SO I HAVE BEEN ON THE LOOK FOR SOME GOOD BBQ HERE IN SD. IMA GO TO A COUPLE OF THIS SPOTS. THANKS FOR PUTTING ME ON GAME. BTW. LFGSD!!

OMG !!! I just texted my Sister this because I want to go to all three!!! It’s eight am in the morning and my mouth is watering for BBQ!

Glad to see Sami back! The extra bits at the end were hilarious.

Grand ole bbq and Coops are the bomb

I really need to make it out to Coop's one of these days, and has Sami never been to Disneyland? That's the sign that greets you as you walk under the railroad tracks.

You came to Poway??? I live in Poway & Smokin’ J B-B-Q is the BOMB.

Coops was my go to bbq spot back when I lived on Coronado from 2011 to 2014. Still haven’t had better bbq.

I need a food experience like this . 😮

Coop was very friendly when me and my friend went. Definitely want to go back

I just watched your medical video. I’m glad you’re better. I know you have a year of battle to face! I wish you the best! I have subscribed to your GarethEats. And I will continue to support your Journy to better health. Can I make a suggestion for something to _eat?_ California and other places in the US are seeing a _blossoming_ of more regional and _authentic Mexican_ cooking, especially tacos etc. And it’s happening all over the place. Featuring things like that would be really _interesting._ I know you are close to Mexico but seeing what is happening _in the US_ would be really cool.

On my way from North County! This all looks good😋

Yep, smoking J's is excellent. Someone mentioned they were opening up another location in San Diego too. Nice

Also missing is buckboards in El Cajon, Cali comfort & I que bbq in spring valley, and Valley farms la mesa. But hey he can’t hit them all right!?

So good man wish we had all that where we live

@GarethEats

7 күн бұрын

It's worth the plane ride! lol

Coops looks amazing, wondering why it is called West Texas BBQ? Will need to check it out next time in SD.

Number 1.the brisket was the best part,color the juiciness and texture made look great. 2.the sides and hot links great sizes. 3.The fb.b.q is cooked like it needs to be with understanding on how is done,they have a good team every one has a job .As saying you work as a team ,that’s when the fb.b.q is the best.

I’m originally from San Diego n gna have to try these amazing n delicious BBQ joints when traveling back home sometime, but our family’s go-to for BBQ is: Cali BBQ in Spring Valley. Enjoyed it.🥰 Ty for sharing subscribed

@colinchampollion4420

Ай бұрын

Cali's is really too expensive for the poor people of Spring Valley and San Diego😂🎉! Especially in these overpriced fast- foods😂😊

Glad to see Mr. Cooper getting some love

Support Coops. He had a special to support our Little League World Series team that nobody heard of because we Lemon Grove. 50% of sales went to buy us food and water on our 2 month journey back in 2012. And oh ya try the loaded baked potatoe. So good but go early the sell out quick

15:00 love Samis different nail varnish 👌

I’m commenting this before I watch , but if VALLEY FARMS MARKET in SPRING VALLEY isn’t on here ima be disappointed. 😅. But much love to all local/small San Diego businesses.

My son cooks at Smokin J's.. great food and great place to work.

@klumzywestside5795

Ай бұрын

Where’s it located

Ribs look on point!

Great video. First one I have seen. I have just never seen anyone eat that much with their hands when forks are available.

Richies Diner does smoke BBQ for years. The one in temecula is the original on winchester first then it moved to hwy 79. Theyve been bbq since i was in HS and im almost 50. Its a 50s style diner.

SD's Cool but what are your recommendations for Los Angeles?

Wrangler BBQ in Escondido is the spot for beef and ham sandwiches and a nice vinegary, thin sauce!

I liked the mac & cheese; I liked the succotash; I liked the warm peach cobbler; I like the cheesy beans & the potato salad. What I like most of all is your enthusiasm. Too bad there was no seafood. What did umami used to be called? I don't understand what it means.

@mrb2643

2 ай бұрын

What's in the Mac n cheese

@mojojim6458

2 ай бұрын

@@mrb2643 Chemicals

White shirts and BBQ is a bold move.

@colinchampollion4420

Ай бұрын

BEST barbecue is Texan Barbecue😮!!

Grand ole bbq is worth the drive to alpine, driving from east to San Diego it’s a must place to go

Small thinly sliced tri tip is bomb in a bowl chili so good makes that bowl of chili a 10 of 10

These are all bomb choices. You guys GOTTA check out Heritage BBQ...

Chick N Pig in Santee CA back in the day 80's and 90's had the best baby back ribs in all of San Diego. Unfortunately, it burned down and was rebuilt but was never the same, closed for good soon after.

Mushrooms are the secret ingredient in the Mac n cheese!

this bbq video made me subscribe....

Smokin’J looks incrrdible

Poway stopped serving breakfast but they had an incredible breakfast based on these meats. Think downtown SD still does breakfast.

Coops secret ingredient to the Mac is cream of mushroom ? Tell me if I got it right ahaha

Any recommendations for BBQ in north San Diego, along the coast? I don't think there is ANYTHINGGF. .

@stevefoltz3838

3 ай бұрын

Heritage, San Juan Capistrano!

Coops* also papalo just opened up in La Mesa. Highly recommend

They all look delicious. My one issue, as a tourist, these are pretty out there from Downtown area if you are visiting. But, I did see Smokin J had a location in the Gas Lamp area and the Grand Ole BBQ had one at the stadium. I am not sure if its in the actual stadium though, google makes it look that way. So maybe Smokin J will be visited since it's near by.

has anyone mentioned Truffle Oil for the secret ingredient at Coop's in the mac?

I work literally next door to the Grand Ole Bbq.. place is great ..

I've lived in over 25 states, and had BBQ from KC, Memphis Nashville, the Carolinas, Georgia and Texas and have yet to have really good BBQ in California. There may be decently good, and make other food well, but BBQ isn't a California specialty! Don't know if it's the water, the wood, or the expertise, maybe a lack of dedication. or the meats available to them, but something makes it different. I know places that the pitmaster arrives at 2-3 in the morning and is cooking by 4 am to have things ready when they open at 10-11 am. Then these places are so good they have lines for the food and are gone before 4pm. So you have to get they earlier. Some families have standing orders for these places that are just automatic. California just doesn't have it!

I just want to go to stand and smell that set up 😂

Tritip to Californians is like brisket to Texans

I’m sure all the food gave them energy for the after filming activities. 😜

The secret in the Mac and cheese is cream of mushroom soup which is actually a well known trick 😋

Yes.

I have been to all three locations. I miss me some Grand Ole BBQ.

Going to the 2nd location for sure

@Gareth eats you gotta try Mickey's ltalian Delicatessen in Hermosa beach.

I am about to go to the gym and now I am so freaking hungry. Great video as always.

I’ve been wanting to try smoking J’s

Solid top 3 👏🏻 if you like slaw on sandwiches, hit up Primanti Bros in Pittsburgh, PA 🤤

Coops is my favorite go to bbq

Been to all 3 and I found myself returning to coops.. Coops sweet potato pie is so good it’ll make you wanna slap yo mama. Don’t do it, but you’ll want to.

Mmm that looks very GOOD🙏🌄✌️

Yeah imma go with crimini mushrooms for Coop's mac 🤌🏽

I grew up in San Diego but I'm from Texas. Never have I ever tasted good bbq in San Diego. Thank gawd im back in Texas with good bbq. However, I do miss other qualities of Daygo.

@moremoney1704

15 күн бұрын

so then what's your fav in Texas? You live in Houston area?

Sami was a great addition to your reviews

Bowlegged BBQ

lool "good friend' Ok dude

Very Nice Video Superb Sooooo awesome

Sami should do more videos, she's great!

Coop’s is dummy fire!!!! That means it a very good😎

Coops is da best!!🗣️🗣️

@larrycastro4739

9 ай бұрын

Where’s that @ gurl?

@kassandraaareyes

9 ай бұрын

Lemon Grove@@larrycastro4739

Yes! The three BBQ joints I recommend when people ask what my favorite BBQ is in San Diego!

I am horrible at reading lips…green pepper juice 😂

Food looks good but I’m not getting no burrito at a bbq spot

I haven't been in San Diego in years, but have you ever been to Phil's BBQ in Point Loma?

@knbsd3876

7 ай бұрын

Over priced and completely overrated. They just have a monopoly.

It should say COOPS not COOTS. in the timeline.... ; ) Love Smokin J's

Smokin' J's has the BEST pork belly in San Diego!

You NEED to try BOWLEGGED BBQ! In San Diego. TRUST ME!!!!! Watch reviews on it if you dont believe me

Which place had the best ribs?