Reader David P. let me know that Best BBQ is coming to 716 State Street, the former home of Mokutan and Choppa Poke. The eatery’s flagship location is at 915 East Harvard Boulevard in Santa Paula where they offer ribs, tritip, chicken, bowls, and catering. The Santa Paula location opened in July 2015 and the new Santa Barbara eatery is schedule to open in early 2024. Reader RexOfSB, also known as John Dell (and as Santa Barbara’s best-known BBQ critic), would most definitely have a lot to say here had he not passed away in 2020. We miss you my friend.
I miss Rex and his commentary. When I try this place I will think of him.
Exciting!My sons are students in SB and when I go visit them it would be fun to come eat at your new restaurant location. Congratulations!
Do you know Clarey Rudd? He has the new bookstore in Santa Paula (Bank of Books). He is a friend of mine and loves eating at local restaurants giving them business. I’ll have to ask him if he’s eaten at your location.
We need good BBQ in SB but just about every place that tries fails.
We all miss John/RexofSB
Nothing special about Santa Paula’s BBQ after eating at Joe’s Real BBQ in Gilbert AZ Now that’s the BBQ you should get!!!