Founded in 2012 as a backyard, central-Texas style barbecue, Heritage Barbecue has grown a viral following. Years of successful brewery pop ups have led to the debut of a brick and mortar in San Juan Capistrano, one of Orange County’s most anticipated events of 2020. Heritage Barbecue sources only the highest quality meats from West Coast Prime including Pachamama pork, Duroc pork ribs, Creekstone farms brisket, and more. Menus are seasonal and market-priced and therefore change often.
Texas-style BBQ & a rotating menu of sides served in an easygoing eatery that has picnic tables. Based on 440 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
31721 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
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Reviews
kimmie yan
Excellent brisket, char siu pork belly, sausage, jalapeno cornbread, and mac n cheese! No matter how long the line looks, it’s worth the wait. The slaw was pretty good, too.
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G Kawa
The reviews on this place are correct about great Barbecue. The wait was about 45 minutes on the weekend just after the place opened. We had everything that they offered with the Beef Ribs having the best flavor and very tender. The Brisket was very juicy and tender. Tri Tip was disappointing and on the dry side. The sausages were really good and flavorful. A must try!!!
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Alcabreraphoto
First time eating here on n July 30th 2023, The wait was 1hr & 30mins long & I stood in line before they opened Sunday morning. Good thing is that they have a brewery so I purchased a hazy while waiting. And Yes I can sat it was WORTH THE WAIT! The meat that myself and 2 friends order to share was the Tri Tip, Brisket, beef ribs, chicken, sausage, pork belly and for sides corn bread & Mac n cheese.
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Meglio Knives
If you’re a fan of Texas-style BBQ, then you definitely need to check out Heritage BBQ in San Juan Capistrano. As someone who loves the bold flavors and slow-cooked meats of Texas BBQ, I was thrilled to find such a great spot close to home in Oceanside. But be warned – you’ll want to get there early for lunch, as the line can get pretty long and understandably so.
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Josh Lewis
Don’t be intimidated by the probably huge line that will likely be there when you arrive, because this is the best BBQ in Orange County.
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Victoria Parret
This place is good! And don’t be put off by the line. It is totally worth the wait. Don’t go if you are in a rush, or on a lunch hour. It takes a while to place your order. But once you do, the food comes quickly and boy is it delicious. The brisket is outstanding and the tacos were a delicious surprise. Add the corn and slaw. Definitely put this restaurant on your wish list.
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Dana Bausa
Best barbecue in orange county hands down. Get there early as the line gets long and they sell out of some of their meats. The food is worth the wait. They have a bar on the side where you can buy beer, soda, and other drinks to enjoy while your in line. Great food and great service.
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Jody K. Montes
So good, pulled pork and tri tip tacos, street corn, blueberry lavender lemonade seltzer. Service was great. When we got our tacos, they had avocado sauce on them (this was not listed on the menu). They replaced them right away (allergic).
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Varun Kamat
Very crowded. Showed up before it opened on a weekday at 10:50 but didn’t order till 11:40, be prepared with hats and sunglasses. Service is fast after ordering. Two of us ordered chicken, pork belly, brisket, slaw and elote, we had leftovers. About 70 bucks total so decent value. Pork belly and elote were amazing. Chicken was dry, brisket had good flavor but wasn’t juicy, slaw was pretty average. I would come back a for a few things to try, but overall I’m not sure if the food is worth waiting in such a long line for.
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Em Ily
This place-just wow. This is the best barbecue spot that I’ve been to and it is definitely worth a drive. I was able to try a bit of everything and my favorite thing was the tri-tip- it was really soft and the flavor was packing. Their mac and cheese wasn’t bad but I really loved their potato salad. I’d say the next time I come back, I’d just get their trip-tip, brisket, and potato salad. Their banana bread pudding was also something I enjoyed but my parents thought it was on the sweeter side. My order came with mustard, barbecue sauce, and pickled vegetables.
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