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Since 1941, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been perfecting the art of barbecue, starting from our very first pit. Have an event and need to feed a Texas-size crowd? Well, you’re in luck! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has been catering Legit.Texas.Barbecue. for over 60 years! Give our Barbecue Catering Experts a call today. Come find out why folks can’t get enough of Dickey’s. Order today and taste the tradition!
BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 344 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd Unit 151, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone: (760) 290-3555
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TC Freebird
First impressions are everything. As I walked in I found the decor and atmosphere of the place both inviting and charming. I informed the guys behind the counter that this was my first time and they were patient and helpful as I made my decisions.
The plate of three meats with two dudes was a great option for a first time taste test. The ribs were spot on hour, the chicken moist and tender, and the Polish sausage tasty as expected. The BBQ baked beans were scrumptious and nice and thick. The fact they didn’t water them down to stretch them further was a huge plus. Customers notice that trick and we don’t like it. Thank you Dickey’s for respecting your customers. The potato salad was packed with flavor. Nobody makes as good a potato salad as my mama, but Dickey’s came real close. Kudos on that.
The rabies all had a roll of paper towels. No puny napkins. That spoke volumes in confidence. KFC ain’t the only finger licking place in town!!!
… moreThe plate of three meats with two dudes was a great option for a first time taste test. The ribs were spot on hour, the chicken moist and tender, and the Polish sausage tasty as expected. The BBQ baked beans were scrumptious and nice and thick. The fact they didn’t water them down to stretch them further was a huge plus. Customers notice that trick and we don’t like it. Thank you Dickey’s for respecting your customers. The potato salad was packed with flavor. Nobody makes as good a potato salad as my mama, but Dickey’s came real close. Kudos on that.
The rabies all had a roll of paper towels. No puny napkins. That spoke volumes in confidence. KFC ain’t the only finger licking place in town!!!
Pidee T.
Food Delish!
We enjoyed the pulled pork, brisket, mac & cheese, and especially baked potatoes were all packed with flavor and cooked perfectly.
The staff was amazing, and Mesh is the BEST—spreading good vibes and good food all around! ✨
A fine place to dine.
… moreWe enjoyed the pulled pork, brisket, mac & cheese, and especially baked potatoes were all packed with flavor and cooked perfectly.
The staff was amazing, and Mesh is the BEST—spreading good vibes and good food all around! ✨
A fine place to dine.
Mark M
First things first… NEW OWNER!!! OWNER is actually IN the restaurant making sure things are done right!
Everyone knows this location under the OLD owner was terrible, it is absolutely night & day difference with the NEW OWNER (Nash), he actually cares about doing a great job and making sure you have good food, good portions and reasonable prices!
Went in tonight for dinner, they are still getting situated (grand opening is in a couple weeks) but the food was really good, everyone was friendly and the place was CLEAN!
So… What’d I have:
3 Meat Plate – Brisket, Polish Sausage and Turkey
Brisket – On par with Texas style brisket, not dry and a nice flavor
Sausage – Really good, lots of flavor, good grind
Turkey – Delicious (and I’m not a turkey fan), most important thing is it is NOT dry at all! Being a Chicago born and raised “red meat guy” I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but the turkey was my favorite! (and I don’t like turkey!)
Sides:
FRESH CUT FRIES (my Kryptonite!), they were great, why do more restaurants not make delicious, fresh cut fries?!?!?! Well, they do here, YAY!
Green Beans with Onion and Bacon: Delicious, a traditional Texas BBQ side and they do them well here.
Portions were generous (unlike the old owner) and the food was all fresh and hot (sides were hot, BBQ is typically “warm” due to the nature of the cook & holding methods) Flavors were good and the sauces are served on the side (as they should be, if you go to a BBQ place and they cover everything in sauce, they are hiding something!)
I’m so happy that Dickey’s re-opened (under new owners) as they have good food (when they actually put in the effort and care), it is nice to be able to drive less than 10 minutes and get some pretty darn good BBQ…
Forget what you knew about this location prior to Jan 2025, it is a completely different story now! Give the new owner a try and let him prove himself, he seems to really have a strong desire to succeed and make this a staple of the area…
***UPDATE*** Feb 18, 2025 – Second photo is tonight… 2 meats and double fries (probably shouldn’t have!) Turkey and Polish Sausage… Left stuffed and VERY satisfied, these guys are hitting their groove and doing things right… Great service and great food, so nice to have a good BBQ place close by… If you haven’t been here with the new owner, you are missing out on a good place for BBQ…
Been here 3 times now since the new owner, keeps getting better! They are really getting dialed in and the food is very good… I hadn’t been to this location in years because it was absolutely terrible with the old owner… Night and day difference with this new owner (“Nash”) he is in there all the time and is making sure things are done right!
Definitely give them a try, well worth it!
… moreEveryone knows this location under the OLD owner was terrible, it is absolutely night & day difference with the NEW OWNER (Nash), he actually cares about doing a great job and making sure you have good food, good portions and reasonable prices!
Went in tonight for dinner, they are still getting situated (grand opening is in a couple weeks) but the food was really good, everyone was friendly and the place was CLEAN!
So… What’d I have:
3 Meat Plate – Brisket, Polish Sausage and Turkey
Brisket – On par with Texas style brisket, not dry and a nice flavor
Sausage – Really good, lots of flavor, good grind
Turkey – Delicious (and I’m not a turkey fan), most important thing is it is NOT dry at all! Being a Chicago born and raised “red meat guy” I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but the turkey was my favorite! (and I don’t like turkey!)
Sides:
FRESH CUT FRIES (my Kryptonite!), they were great, why do more restaurants not make delicious, fresh cut fries?!?!?! Well, they do here, YAY!
Green Beans with Onion and Bacon: Delicious, a traditional Texas BBQ side and they do them well here.
Portions were generous (unlike the old owner) and the food was all fresh and hot (sides were hot, BBQ is typically “warm” due to the nature of the cook & holding methods) Flavors were good and the sauces are served on the side (as they should be, if you go to a BBQ place and they cover everything in sauce, they are hiding something!)
I’m so happy that Dickey’s re-opened (under new owners) as they have good food (when they actually put in the effort and care), it is nice to be able to drive less than 10 minutes and get some pretty darn good BBQ…
Forget what you knew about this location prior to Jan 2025, it is a completely different story now! Give the new owner a try and let him prove himself, he seems to really have a strong desire to succeed and make this a staple of the area…
***UPDATE*** Feb 18, 2025 – Second photo is tonight… 2 meats and double fries (probably shouldn’t have!) Turkey and Polish Sausage… Left stuffed and VERY satisfied, these guys are hitting their groove and doing things right… Great service and great food, so nice to have a good BBQ place close by… If you haven’t been here with the new owner, you are missing out on a good place for BBQ…
Been here 3 times now since the new owner, keeps getting better! They are really getting dialed in and the food is very good… I hadn’t been to this location in years because it was absolutely terrible with the old owner… Night and day difference with this new owner (“Nash”) he is in there all the time and is making sure things are done right!
Definitely give them a try, well worth it!
Sapo’s Brisket Challenge
excellent brisket, little smokey flavor, slightly marbled, good pink smoke like, plastic fork tender with a good bite, decent bark
sauces were delicious paired well with the meat
original was a light medium pour, smokey with a little twang at the end
sweet was a light pour with maple sweetness
classic sides available
mac&cheese was al dente elbow macaroni, cheesy creamy served steaming hot
coleslaw was creamy, crisp refreshing tastiness
served with a fluffy slice of bread
get yourself a Big Yellow Cup!
3.7
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… moresauces were delicious paired well with the meat
original was a light medium pour, smokey with a little twang at the end
sweet was a light pour with maple sweetness
classic sides available
mac&cheese was al dente elbow macaroni, cheesy creamy served steaming hot
coleslaw was creamy, crisp refreshing tastiness
served with a fluffy slice of bread
get yourself a Big Yellow Cup!
3.7
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Doug Christman
Welcome back!!
Just tried the Twin Oaks San Marcos Dickey’s BBQ Pit under new ownership. I can honestly say the food was outstanding.
To get a good feel of what the new ownership brings, we got 2 of the 2 meat plates. We tried the turkey, beef brisket, chicken, and pulled pork. All were wonderful, and the turkey was exceptional… possibly the best turkey I’ve had.
The french fries, they tasted like I had cut up the potatoes and fried them at home! Loved them!
Thank you Nash for a most excellent meal…you’ve won us back!
… moreJust tried the Twin Oaks San Marcos Dickey’s BBQ Pit under new ownership. I can honestly say the food was outstanding.
To get a good feel of what the new ownership brings, we got 2 of the 2 meat plates. We tried the turkey, beef brisket, chicken, and pulled pork. All were wonderful, and the turkey was exceptional… possibly the best turkey I’ve had.
The french fries, they tasted like I had cut up the potatoes and fried them at home! Loved them!
Thank you Nash for a most excellent meal…you’ve won us back!
aaron Kinley
Unfortunately in southern California we don’t have a lot of options as far as bbq . I have tried a lot of bbq places in the area and they all disappoint. This place had great brisket. Very smoky and nice bark. Sausage was good and the smoked chicken was juicy and flavorful. I will be back for sure the next time I’m craving some bbq.
… moreTabi Jesus
Fantastic service. The staff was welcoming a friendly. The pretty good prices. AMAZING food.
… moreThaddeus Tague
Solid 3 meat plate. Great Mac n cheese. Even better bread rolls. No qualms here – great service and menu offering. Wonderful sauce too. Not as great as some more local non chain bbq, but they do a fine job nontheless. Probably will come back to visit again.
… moreChris Adase
New management really turned the place around. They are very friendly and in the store to make sure things go smoothly which you rarely see. The service was fast they honos corporate promotions, food was hot and was excellent.
Fall off the bone ribs, juicy pulled pork, delicious brisket. It’s worth the 30 minute trip to come. One day I hope corporate brings back the creamed spinach.
… moreFall off the bone ribs, juicy pulled pork, delicious brisket. It’s worth the 30 minute trip to come. One day I hope corporate brings back the creamed spinach.
IdeaPropagation
Have eaten Dickeys at several locations. When visiting San Marcos saw a familiar brand name and stopped for lunch. Ordered pulled pork plate and a chicken Caesar salad. I was the only guest waiting after ordering.
I watched the staff moving about and doing several other tasks, none of which included making food. After 20 minutes I asked what was status of order and both employees realized no one was making food. I then watched lettuce being pulled from the store bag, not rinsed or washed, cut on a metal tray and throw into a chili bowl container and topped with some chicken. They pulled the pork from the hot box and threw it in a box and apologized for the wait. I had to ask where the sides of potato and coleslaw were, it was forgotten. They quickly threw it together. I then went to the bbq selection to grab some to go, only to find it cold and the steam tray not working.
For $30 I was highly disappointed in the experience. From service, to order fulfillment, to quality.
… moreI watched the staff moving about and doing several other tasks, none of which included making food. After 20 minutes I asked what was status of order and both employees realized no one was making food. I then watched lettuce being pulled from the store bag, not rinsed or washed, cut on a metal tray and throw into a chili bowl container and topped with some chicken. They pulled the pork from the hot box and threw it in a box and apologized for the wait. I had to ask where the sides of potato and coleslaw were, it was forgotten. They quickly threw it together. I then went to the bbq selection to grab some to go, only to find it cold and the steam tray not working.
For $30 I was highly disappointed in the experience. From service, to order fulfillment, to quality.