Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs

Category: Barbecue restaurant in El Cajon, California

Address: 15505 Olde Hwy 80, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA

Phone: +16193120714

Opening hours

Sunday: 12–8PM

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 12–8PM

Wednesday: 12–8PM

Thursday: 12–8PM

Friday: 12–10PM

Saturday: 12–10PM

Reviews

Michael Nazarinia

Jul 3, 2022

If you love BBQ you must go to this place, it’s just the best San Diego has to offer when it comes to BBQ. They have an excellent outdoor area that is family friendly & accommodating to large parties. The Turkey is surprisingly really, really, really good. Even if you don’t like turkey, get a slice and enjoy the surprisingly subtle smoke as it remains moist, it’s the best turkey I’ve ever had. The Brisket is spot on delicious either in the half pound sandwiches or on the plate. The sandwich is just the meat between two perfect pieces of bread. You can get sliced onions & pickles on the side as well. I added the el borracho on the side as well as the traditional slaw. The el borracho we ordered on the side came on polenta and it’s a must have if you haven’t tried it. El Borracho has Fritos chips & Serranos in it, & you can order it as a topping without the polenta as a straight dish. They have an excellent selection of good beer & other beverages. Our server was efficient though we did not have silverware or bbq sauce until after our food arrived. The BBQ is delicious even cold, as ours came out cold & got colder because we didn’t have our sauces, napkins or utensils. Beer was cold on a hot day. They have live music and we enjoyed that bonus. All in all excellent bbq experience, please take the time to visit.

Stephanie Molina

May 14, 2022

Love the vibe.. food was delicious fell off the bone and just tender and juicy. We love the borracho special it was amazing. Everybody was very friendly.

Charlotte Reed

Mar 31, 2022

Fun BBQ place. If you like heavy rub, fall off the bone stuff and interesting sauces this is place for you. Try all the sauces. Nice staff. We were not a fan of the green beans so she took it off our bill.

Cara Weston

Feb 7, 2022

Our first attempt to eat here on a weekend afternoon back in October 2021 was unsuccessful because they were extremely busy, and the wait for a table was long--and we were ravenous so we went elsewhere. Now I get why they're busy. So, normally I tend to try a place's burger, but this was a Saturday and they only serve their burger on weekdays. I had a bowl of the chili verde. I do not say this lightly--this was the best chili I have ever had. They have achieved that alchemy of the whole being more than the sum of its parts. The cubes of meat were wonderfully tender. I don't claim to be an expert on chili, I just know what I like. If you're a chili aficionado, you must try it. I had the cheesy fries which were also tender, lightly seasoned, and not overwhelmed with a heavy coating of cheese. Too bad I live an hour away.

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Questions & Answers

Kid Friendly for the shows?

Will Fuller | Sep 4, 2019
Shirley Wagar | Sep 4, 2019

Yes it is. And they will enjoy it and the food too.

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Is there music on Saturdays and Sunday?

Daniel Oropez | Sep 3, 2021
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs | Sep 3, 2021

Right now just Saturdays from 1-4PM. Our schedule is available at https://flinnsprings.grandolebbq.com/

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Do you have gluten free options

Kim Clark | Sep 4, 2019
Michael O'Neill | Sep 4, 2019

Sure

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Are you open? Your phones don't work!!!

Laura Hawthorn | Sep 4, 2019
Mr.Anthony V | Sep 4, 2019

They get super busy, yesterday they were at capacity and turned people away unless they were part a group. Still the best spot for bbq.

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Do they serve breakfast on the weekends?

Nancy Crabb | Sep 4, 2019
marion choa | Sep 4, 2019

they serve austin style breakfast tacos on sundays from 10am-12pm

What are the hours for this memorial day?

Rich Slao | Jun 5, 2022
Donna Reed | Jun 5, 2022

Normally closed

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Do you have happy hour?

Ron Chapman | Jan 6, 2022
E “Rubs” V | Jan 6, 2022

Happy hour Tues-Fri 330-530 and 8-10 on Fri-Sat nights.

Are friendly doggos allowed? Could I buy him a piece of unseasoned meats?

Lynda Young | Nov 7, 2021
Michael O'Neill | Nov 7, 2021

No and no

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Do you sell gift certificates?

Nancy Flynn | Sep 3, 2021
Narvel Wilson | Sep 3, 2021

Yes.... are you asking if we sell gift certificates for my service?... Or does grand ole BBQ sell certificates for their restaurant?... I'm pretty sure they do... the food there is absolutely awesome... I do the inspections on that particular restaurant and the sanitation their is great !!!!

What are their business hours

Henry Noriega | Sep 3, 2020
A Slo | Sep 3, 2020

Opening hours Saturday11AM–10PM Sunday11AM–9PM Monday11:30AM–9PM Tuesday11:30AM–9PM Wednesday11:30AM–9PM Thursday11:30AM–9PM Friday11:30AM–10PM

What are the menu Prices

Joe Gotcher | Sep 4, 2019
Adam Mills Source Endurance | Sep 4, 2019

There I Googled it for you. https://flinnsprings.grandolebbq.com/el-cajon-flinn-springs-grand-ole-bbq-flinn-springs-food-menu

How large of a group can you accommodate on a week night?

Sandra Church | Sep 4, 2019
VICTORIA CAMPOS | Sep 4, 2019

You'll have to call. I don't work there. But out back holds alot of people

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Are you dog friendly?

Jennifer Booth | Sep 4, 2019
Shirley Wagar | Sep 4, 2019

I am not sure. I have only been there twice since they opened. You might want to call them to ask but I have not seen any dogs and with the loud live music good luck.sorry.

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What band is playing today?

Mike Hernandez | Sep 4, 2019
Lipster09 TwitchTV | Sep 4, 2019

Its Chloe Lou And The Lidell's

Do they serve the regular bbq menu including brisket on Sundays or is it grilled items only like the North Park location?

JJ K | Sep 4, 2019
Elizabeth B. | Sep 4, 2019

They do sell the regular bbq menu with brisket. I have only been there once, but I dont think they do only grilled items.

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Have you folks not opened fully? I see here that you don't open until Friday? Is that a normal schedule, or just temporary?

scot porter | Sep 4, 2019
Big Rubs | Sep 4, 2019

Have not had a Grand Opening yet, still waiting for some county inspections. Serving a limited menu, open only Friday, Saturday and Sunday, check out Facebook page or call for serving hours. Connect on Facebook to stay posted on grand opening.

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