Although Riverside County is far from Texas, two of its eateries that specialize on Texas-style barbecue are included in the top 20 on Yelp.
Calhoun Family Texas Barbeque in Murrieta came in at number 17 on the website’s “Top 100 BBQ Spots 2024.” According to its website, this quick service mom-and-pop restaurant specializes in sweet potato pie and brisket. 24710 Washington Ave. is the address; calhounfamilytexasbarbeque.com
At No. 18, Badlands BBQ from Norco came next. A variety of sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes, and sides such jalapeño bacon mac & cheese are available on the menu. The website badlandsbarbecue.com has the address 120 Hidden Valley Parkway D.
The list also includes four more eateries in Southern California.
No. 19: 975 Greenfield Drive, Suite A, El Cajon; buckboardsbbq.com; Buckboard’s Barbecue & Brew
No. 21: Heritage Barbecue, Heritage Craft BBQ, 31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
No. 41: spiritoftexasbbq.com; Spirit of Texas BBQ, 1588 West Highland Ave., San Bernardino
No. 62: 11018 Vanowen St., North Hollywood; Swingin’ Door Texas BBQ; bbqnorthhollywood.wixsite.com/swingindoor
Yelp is a company that displays user-generated reviews of eateries and other establishments. It found companies in its Barbecue category that also have a high number of reviews including the word “barbecue” in order to assemble this list. The establishments were ranked based on multiple parameters, one of which was the ratings provided by diners.
