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Smoked Low and Slow

SMOKED LOW AND SLOW

Executive Chef, Tim Eylens

Executive Chef, Tim Eylens

Pioneer raises the BBQ bar with authentic Texas-style BBQ in East County. Executive Chef, Tim Eylens executes his signature “low and slow” technique on barbeque classics including pork topped burgers, baby back ribs and his popular smoked meat combos.

This Padres fan hot spot features a circular bar offering 14 beer taps and an extensive craft cocktail list. Cheer on your favorite teams on one of our 17 flat screen TV’s.

Final Days at Pioneer BBQ- Come say goodbye!

We'd love to serve you one last time. Our last day of service will be July 8, 2025. It has been a pleasure to serve the San Carlos, El Cajon & La Mesa communities. Thank you for supporting Pioneer BBQ for the past 7 years. 

Still craving great BBQ? Visit our sister BBQ restaurants @coastersaloon & @delshideout
Join us tonight from 7-9pm and enjoy live music from Jinnah and friends 🎶🎹🎸
Kid's eat free every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult entree!
Happy Hour is ON at The Pioneer BBQ, every weekday from 4–6pm!
Not in the mood to cook? Place your pick-up order online and take your dinner to-go! 🍽️
It's a SoCal Showdown! Join us June 9–11 to watch the Padres vs. Dodgers ⚾🔥

Plus, enjoy our $10 Home Run Special— any draft domestic beer paired with a shot of Jim Beam or Teremana Blanco!
Let us do the grilling for you this Father's Day! Dine in or treat dad to a BBQ Feast to-go, on Sunday, June 15 🔥🥩

Visit the link in bio today to view our full Father's Day menu and place your to-go order! 

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Come on in, we made you a drink 😉🍹
Final Days at Pioneer BBQ- Come say goodbye!

We'd love to serve you one last time. Our last day of service will be July 8, 2025. It has been a pleasure to serve the San Carlos, El Cajon & La Mesa communities. Thank you for supporting Pioneer BBQ for the past 7 years. 

Still craving great BBQ? Visit our sister BBQ restaurants @coastersaloon & @delshideout
Join us tonight from 7-9pm and enjoy live music from Jinnah and friends 🎶🎹🎸
Kid's eat free every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult entree!
Happy Hour is ON at The Pioneer BBQ, every weekday from 4–6pm!
Not in the mood to cook? Place your pick-up order online and take your dinner to-go! 🍽️
It's a SoCal Showdown! Join us June 9–11 to watch the Padres vs. Dodgers ⚾🔥

Plus, enjoy our $10 Home Run Special— any draft domestic beer paired with a shot of Jim Beam or Teremana Blanco!

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