Cali BBQ Menu

4.5

(2,675+ Reviews)

Tailgater Wings & Apps Combo Plates Plates Sandwiches Meat by the pound Salads Kid's Menu Sides Desserts Beverages Draft Beer N/A Beers Fishbowls Wine Collector Items

Tailgater
Feeds 4 people: Tri-tip, rib tips, pulled pork, brisket, 1/2 chicken, 1/2 rack ribs, mac-n-cheese, beans, slaw, potato salad, four cornbread. Sorry, NO SUBSTITUTIONS.
- Tailgater BBQ Feast
  Feeds 4 people: Tri-tip, rib tips, pulled pork, brisket, 1/2 chicken, 1/2 rack ribs, mac-n-cheese, beans, slaw, potato salad, four cornbread. Sorry, NO SUBSTITUTIONS.
  $90.00
Wings & Apps
- Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers (4)
  These jalapeño poppers are creamy in the middle with crispy bacon on the outside. Stuffed with a rich mixture of cheddar, jack & cream cheese. Each order contains 4 large handmade poppers.
  $15.00
- Wings (5pc)
  Fresh bone in chicken wings with our specialty dry rub, choice of one sauce, served with ranch on the side.
  $11.00
- Wings (10pc)
  Fresh bone in chicken wings with our specialty dry rub, choice of sauce, served with ranch on the side.
  $18.00
- Wings (20pc)
  Fresh bone in chicken wings with our specialty dry rub, choice of sauce, served with ranch on the side.
  $28.00
- Bacon Jalapeño Mac-n-Cheese
  Mac N Cheese loaded with diced bacon, jalapeno and extra chedda!
  $9.00
- Loaded Pulled Pork Fries
  Fries topped with Pulled Pork, cheese sauce, shredded cheddar, grilled onions and bacon. Hope you're hungry for this one!
  $15.00
Combo Plates
Includes wedding beans & coleslaw (upgrade sides +$1), jalapeno cheesy cornbread, and our OG BBQ sauce. Add a hot link to any plate +$7
- OG Combo Ribs
  Half Rack ribs & choice of Brisket or tri-tip
  $36.00
- Combo #1 Chicken
  Half chicken & choice of pulled pork, rib-tips, 1/2 rack pork ribs, brisket or tri-tip
  $34.00
- Combo #2 Pork
  Pulled pork & your choice of rib tips, half rack of pork ribs, brisket, or tri-tip
  $34.00
- Combo #3 Rib Tips
  Rib Tips & your choice of half rack of pork ribs, brisket, or tri-tip
  $34.00
- Combo #4 Brisket/Tri Tip
  Slow smoked Brisket & Tri-tip
  $36.00
Plates
Includes wedding beans & coleslaw(sub a side +$1) and a homemade cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
- BBQ Rib Plate
  Our low and slow pork ribs have quickly been recognized as a local favorite. They are smoked for six hours in our own rub and lightly basted in our BBQ sauce at the end of the smoking process. Comes with Seasoned Fries & Coleslaw (sub a side +$1) and a homemade cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
- Rib Tip Plate
  Comes with Seasoned Fries & Coleslaw (sub a side +$1) and a homemade cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
  $18.00
- Brisket Plate
  Our Beef Brisket is slow smoked for 14 hours Comes with Seasoned Fries & Coleslaw (sub a side +$1) and a homemade cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
  $25.00
- Tri-Tip Plate
  Our thinly sliced Tri-Tip is smoked for 2 hours and reverse seared on our Weber Grill. Comes with Seasoned Fries & Coleslaw (sub a side +$1) and a homemade cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
  $25.00
- Chicken Plate
  This tender and juicy chicken is full of flavor and lightly coated in our homemade Cali BBQ sauce. Comes with Seasoned Fries & Coleslaw (sub a side +$1) and a homemade cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
- Pulled Pork Plate
  Low-and slow at it's finest. 14 hours on the smoker, pulled, plated and ready for competition judging. Comes with Seasoned Fries & Coleslaw (sub a side +$1) and a homemade cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
  $18.00
- Hot Link Plate
  Two Smoked Andouille Sausages with the perfect amount of spice & smoke. Comes with Seasoned Fries & Coleslaw (sub a side +$1) and a homemade cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
  $18.00
Sandwiches
Comes with Seasoned Fries, Substitute a side +$1.00
- Hot Link Hoagie
  Smoked Andouille Sausage w/ provolone, grilled onions & peppers on an amoroso roll.
  $15.00
- Jake Palet's Cheese Steak
  Smoked Tri-tip w/ provolone, grilled onions & peppers on an amoroso roll.
  $19.00
- Chris Ello's Pork Sandwich
  Named after our original favorite SD Sports Radio Host, named a Top 5 Sandwich in San Diego By the Union Tribune.
  $15.00
- Brisket Sandwich
  Our slow smoked brisket piled high & served with our house BBQ sauce on the side.
  $19.00
- Tri-Tip Sandwich
  Our Pitmaster’s specialty sandwich is piled high with slow smoked Cali BBQ Tri-Tip and served on a soft potato bun.
  $17.00
- County Fair
  Slow smoked pulled pork, mac and cheese, and melted Cheddar cheese on grilled sourdough.
  $17.00
- The Real Smokehouse Sandwich
  Slow Smoked Brisket topped with Cali Cheese Sauce and an Onion Ring filled with grilled onions, red and green peppers.
  $19.50
- Cali Bear Smash Burger
  Two smashed patties with American cheese, grilled onions, and bear sauce on a Cali Brioche Bun.
  $16.00
- Aztec Smash Burger
  Two smashed patties with provolone cheese, diced bacon, grilled jalapenos and onions, with bear sauce on a Cali Brioche Bun.
  $18.00
Meat by the pound
One pound/rack/chicken serves 2-3 people.
- Brisket Pound
  One pound serves 2-3 people.
  $27.00
- Tri-Tip Pound
  One pound serves 2-3 people.
  $28.00
- Pulled Pork Pound
  One pound serves 2-3 people.
  $19.00
- Full Chicken
  One chicken serves 2-3 people.
  $22.00
- Full Rib Rack
  One rack serves 2-3 people.
  $38.00
- Rib Tips
  One pound serves 1-2 people.
  $14.00
Salads
- Tri-Tip Salad
  Cali Tri-Tip served with tomatoes, red onions & feta cheese on a bed of mixed greens
  $18.50
- Lrg Caesar
  Crisp romaine served with grated parmesan cheese and seasoned croutons.
  $11.00
- Side Salad
  Salad mix topped with cucumber, tomato, red onion, shredded cheddar and seasoned croutons.
  $7.50
- Side Caesar
  Crisp romaine served with grated parmesan cheese and seasoned croutons.
  $7.50
- Lrg House Salad
  Salad mix topped with cucumber, tomato, red onion, shredded cheddar and seasoned croutons.
  $11.00
Kid's Menu
- Kid's Cheese Burger
  Single patty Smash Burger with melted American Cheese served on a Cali Brioche bun. For our 12 & under guests.
  $10.00
- Kid's Mac & Cheesy
  Mac & cheesy topped with bacon. For our 12 & under guests.
  $8.00
- Kid's Grilled Cheese
  American cheese melted on sourdough toast. For our 12 & under guests.
  $10.00
Sides
- 1 Cornbread
  Cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
  $1.75
- Cornbread Basket (4)
  Cheesy jalapeno cornbread.
  $7.50
- Cole Slaw
  12 oz portion
  $6.50
- Potato Salad
  12 oz portion
  $6.50
- Mac N Cheesy
  12 oz portion
  $7.50
- Wedding Beans
  12 oz portion of beans packed with Pulled Pork, onion, green and red peppers. A Cali BBQ signature!
  $6.50
- Bacon Jalapeño Mac-n-Cheese
  Mac N Cheese loaded with diced bacon, jalapeno and extra chedda!
  $9.00
- Macaroni Salad
  Cali BBQ's version of a classic. Macaroni pasta mixed with heaps of red onion, green onion, celery, black olives, shredded carrots and cheddar cheese all mixed with our creamy Macaroni salad dressing.
  $6.50
- Onion Rings
  $7.50
- Seasoned Fries
  $7.50
- Tater Tots
  $8.00
- Side Tri Tip
  $11.00
- Side Pulled Pork
  $9.00
- Side Brisket
  $13.00
- SD Hot Link
  $7.00
- Brioche Bun
  $2.00
- 12 oz. Ranch Dressing
  12 oz portion of Ranch dressing made in house.
  $6.50
- 12 oz. Blue Cheese Dressing
  12 oz portion of Blue Cheese dressing made in house.
  $6.50
- Misc Food $1
  $1.00
Desserts
- Wicked Peach Cobbler
  Served with French Vanilla Ice Cream a la mode(in separate container).
  $10.00
- Ice Cream Double Scoop
  Vanilla ice cream
  $3.50
Beverages
- FOUNTAIN Soda
  $4.00
- 20oz Soda BOTTLE
- 2 Liter Pepsi
  $5.50
- Lemonade
  24 oz fountain
  $4.00
- Shirley Temple
  $4.50
- Strawberry Lemonade
  $4.50
- Sweet Tea
  Brewed in house, 24oz.
  $5.00
- Sweet Tea Growler
  Brewed in house, 32 oz growler.
  $12.00
- Unsweet Iced Tea
  Brewed in house, 24oz.
  $4.00
- Unsweet Iced Tea Growler
  Brewed in house, 32 oz growler.
  $10.00
- Arnold Palmer
  50/50 lemonade and brewed in house iced tea, 24oz.
  $4.00
- Rockstar Original - 16oz can
  Rockstar Original: Rockstar is scientifically formulated to provide an incredible energy boost for those who lead active and exhausting lifestyles-from athletes to rock stars. Click to add to your meal.
  $2.79
- Ginger Ale
  $4.00
Draft Beer
Available to go with the purchase of food. Growlers are 32oz and included with purchase.
- Light the Lamp
  4.5% Crisp and refreshing American Style lager! Official beer of the San Diego Gulls!
- .394 SD American Pale Ale
  California- American Pale Ale- 6.0% ABV. A golden pale ale full of American hop flavor and aroma, with a subdued bitterness and a malty sweet finish. AleSmith San Diego Pale Ale .394 pays tribute to the city that baseball legend Tony Gwynn loved.
- CaliBBQ Pit Master blonde
  5.5% ABV- Introducing the Pit Master Blonde! Light body with a bright golden luster of color all wrapped up with an extremely smooth finish. Brewed for us by Beer Zombies.
- 2 Towns Pineapple Cider
  5% ABV.
- Mango Cart
  4% ABV- A light Wheat Ale bursting with lots of fresh mango flavor and aroma, finishing crisp and refreshing.
- Brewery X Succulent Sipper
  5% ABV- Tropical flavors including pineapple & orange make this Cactus Cooler inspired seltzer a must try.
- Coors Light
  4.2% Coors Light lager is the perfect beer for any occasion. Light in alcohol and calories with only 102 calories per serving, but full of the cold filtered flavor that makes Coors Light one of the worlds most popular brews. Coors Light is famous for using clean Rocky Mountain spring water
- Elysian Space Dust
  8.2% Western premium two-row, c-15, and Dextra-Pils malts give this IPA a bright and galactic Milky Way hue. The hopping is pure starglow energy, with Chinook and dry additions of Citra and Amarillo.
- Guinness
  4.2% ABV- Perfect balance of bitter and sweet with malt and roast characters
- Jamul Brewing Co. Peg Leg Mine Amber
  5.0% ABV.- Peg Leg Mine Amber is a toasty maltenes balanced with cascade hops so as not too malty, and not too bitter; A San Diego style Amber Ale.
- Karl Strauss Red Trolley
  5.8% ABV. Boldly brewed with a half-ton of caramelized malts, this multi award-winning Irish Red has rich toffee flavors, notes of dried fruit, and a slightly sweet finish.
- Ketch Hazy Conditions IPA
  6.4% ABV- Indulgent additions of Cashmere, Mosaic, and Amarillo hops leave this beer brimming with juicy, tropical fruit flavors. Oats and wheat create a smooth mouthfeel, which together with a modest bitterness makes it the perfect choice for the IPA-aficionado and IPA-curious alike
- Latitude Blood Orange IPA
  7.2% Juicy and refreshingly delicious, This Blood Orange IPA redefines the category of the San Diego style IPA. The citrusy, tropical bitterness provides a perfect balance and a sweet finish.
- Modelo
  4.4% ABV- Modelo is a crisp, clean and refreshing Mexican style lager.
- Mother Earth Cali Creamin
  Vanilla Cream Ale - 5% ABV - One of our most popular beers ever, this vanilla cream ale has a malty backbone thanks to some flaked corn and honey malt. Just a hint of vanilla adds depth to the flavor and makes this beer a medium bodied cult classic.
- Pacifico
  4.5% ABV- a pilsner-style lager with a crisp, refreshing flavor brewed with high-quality ingredients, including premium two-and-six-row barley, the finest variety of hops and special malts roasted through a unique process
- Societe The Pupil IPA
  7.5%ABV- The Pupil is a tropical hop triumph. Bright notes of guava & mango and a clean finish have made this a crowd favorite since day one.
- Stella
  5.2% In a country known for its fantastic beers, Stella Artois is Belgium's best selling beer; a bottom fermented blond lager with a full body and clean finish.
N/A Beers
A trio of Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic hops generate bodacious aromatics of tangerine and grapefruit. Notes of pine and florals emerge in the secondary palate for an herbaceous reprieve in all the right places. It’s luscious, smooth, and highly aromatic. 12oz Can
- Athletic Brewing Free Wave Hazy IPA- Nonalcoholic
  12 oz can- A trio of Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic hops generate bodacious aromatics of tangerine and grapefruit. Notes of pine and florals emerge in the secondary palate for an herbaceous reprieve in all the right places. It’s luscious, smooth, and highly aromatic.
  $5.00
Fishbowls
Available to go with the purchase of food.
- Slam Diego Fish Bowl
  A twist on a whiskey sour featuring Jack Daniels with a splash of amaretto and pineapple juice. Garnished with BBQ seasoned smoked pineapple.
  $38.00
- Mai Tai Fish Bowl
  A blend of Rum(lots of it!) and tropical fruit juices. Growler, collector fish bowl and ducky are yours to keep!
  $39.00
- Electric Margarita Fish Bowl
  Our specialty margarita made with CaliFino Tequila & Blue Curacao. growler, collector fish bowl and ducky are yours to keep!
  $38.00
- Collector Fish Bowl
  Our collector fish bowl without the booze! ***Fish not included***
  $7.00
- Collector Cup
  Signature 32oz Cali Comfort BBQ cup
  $3.00
Wine
Available to go with the purchase of food.
- Nova Easy Kombucha
  Contains alcohol valid ID must be presented. Choose from 3 different favors: Mint Watermelon 6%, Peach Passion 6%, or Sexy Piña Colada 8%. Gluten Free | Vegan | Probiotic
- Bottle Bogle Cab
  $21.00
- Glass Bogle Chardonnay
  6% abv
  $8.00
- Bottle Bogle Chardonnay
  $21.00
- Champagne Btl
  $16.00
- Glass Bogle Pinot Grigio
  6% abv
  $8.00
- Bottle Bogle Pinot Grigio
  $21.00
- Glass Merlot
  $8.00
- BTL Merlot
  $21.00
Collector Items
- Collector Fish Bowl
  Our collector fish bowl without the booze! ***Fish not included***
  $7.00
- Collector Cup
  Signature 32oz Cali Comfort BBQ cup
  $3.00
- Ducky
  Choose a ducky from our festive assortment!
  $1.50