Do you have a brother or an uncle who flaunts his “kiss the chef” apron when he’s on barbeque duty? Tell him to surrender it to Phil. Immediately.

Phil’s BBQ, originally in Hillcrest and recently relocated to Point Loma, is the kind of BBQ joint legends are made of. With a signature barbeque sauce, an impressive menu selection, and a desperately loyal following, Phil’s is the place to go in San Diego when you’re craving barbeque.

The menu covers a wide variety of meaty options—from the popular El Toro, a pulled-pork sandwich, dripping with the Phil’s classic barbeque sauce (less than $7) to a full-rack of ribs (includes a large side or two smaller ones and rings up at less than $20). The sides are exactly what you’d find at any respectable picnic—but better. A lot better. Fresh corn on the cob, crisp coleslaw, perfect potato salad, and Frisbee-sized onion rings are available to complete your meal.

Let’s be honest—your uncle just can’t live up to the magnitude of this legend. Take him here, and in one bite, he’ll understand.

Insider’s Tip: Vegetarians shouldn’t be scared of Phil’s. Unlike your uncle, Phil’s won’t force-feed their just-off-the-barbie dishes on you. Instead, it offers veggie burgers, salads, and vegetarian-friendly side dishes.