It was opened by Joe & Lila Browning and Ed & Mella Jenson. Lila and Mella were sisters. Joe Browning arrived in San Diego during World War II as a member of the U.S. Navy where he fell in love with and married Lila Coates. Joe came from Texas where he learned the barbecue business from his step-father, R.T. Shoemaker. R.T. owned several barbecue restaurants in the Dallas area called “Shoemaker’s Famous Barbecue”.
Website: thebarbecuepitrestaurant.com
Phone: (619) 462-5434
Open now
- Fri 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
2388 Fletcher Pkwy El Cajon, CA 92020 ·2146.82 mi
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Amenities
- Family friendly
Reviews
yelpTook another chance on bbq pit Flecther Hills, much better this time, wouldn't be surprised if it was an off day. We had the beef sandwich and beef plate, both had beans and fries excellent food,
MoreFriendly service and overall food quality is good, my one remark is every time I order brisket it's dry. Maybe the time of day I go but either way would still go back.
MoreThis place is a trip! Old school La Mesa for the win. It's obvious that the building is been around a long while, however you would never know by how well they maintain the place. The old...
MoreBy chance ran into some friends I hadn't seen in a while and we decided to have BBQ for lunch. It was the first time for all of us to try this place. I got the brisket sandwich and navy bean soup....
MoreGreat the eat hear on a cold rainy day. The food is hot and delicious.. self serve you walk up to the kitchen. Ambience is barbecue western. You serve your own meal
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