The call
Start with ribs, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Ribs
Best for
- The best ribs in San Diego, per Roger
The best ribs in San Diego, per Roger
“Hands down the best ribs I've had in town”
Barbecue
Roger gave this Midway BBQ spot a full 5 stars, calling the ribs hands-down the best in San Diego -- meatier than the bone-heavy first impression suggests -- and praised the fast-food-style pager system, self-serve sodas, and attentive staff who kept checking on their outdoor table.
Start with ribs, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
From Roger’s camera roll



From Roger’s Foursquare
Sit at the bar to bypass the ridiculous line (shhh, don't let the secret spread too much)
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BEEF RIBS....BEEF RIBS....BEEF RIBS!
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On Roger’s lists: Guide to San Diego's best spots.
Source-backed notes
Checked in 36 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently May 11, 2026. See the check-in log
“Hands down the best ribs I've had in town”
Said the ribs look bone-heavy at first but have plenty of meat once you dig in. Brought friends who normally order burgers due to past bad rib experiences elsewhere, and they were won over. Praised the self-seating, pager system, self-serve sodas, and attentive outdoor-table service.
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