3/9/24 Zach, Coco and I were in Santa Cruz for the day and decided to check out Mission St. BBQ for lunch. There's limited parking in the back. We were lucky to get a spot since we didn't see any available street parking. You go inside to order and you can either sit in there or sit outside on the patio. Here's what we got: - BBQ chicken sandwich with a side of corn bread (mine) - Firebird BBQ sandwich with a bag of chips (his) The food came out in a few minutes after we had ordered. With the food and utensils on the tray, napkins and moist towelettes are provided as well which I think was very thoughtful since eating a sandwich can get messy. They also placed a mint on the tray so you can snuff out that BBQ breath haha. BBQ is not something I seek out intentionally, but I did enjoy the meal. The cornbread was soft and moist; it comes with honey and butter also. The chicken sandwich was full of flavor and the bread was soft too. Zach's firebird sandwich was supposed to be a spicier version of mine.. he said it wasn't spicy at all, but then again his spice tolerance is higher than most. Overall, I'd say the meal was pretty good. Maybe next time I will add some greens/veggies since it's so carb and meat heavy.

we stopped in & got our lunch to go, service was quick, we ordered a fire bird & gaucho both with potato salad, we both enjoyed our sandwiches but the potato salad wasn't our favorite, we want to try other things, we'll be back

Decided to stop by for lunch on our day trip out to Santa Cruz. I haven't had BBQ in a while and can be quite picky about it, so my expectations were high (and we were hungry). Service was super friendly; we rolled up to the counter and ordered a 2 meat combo with pork ribs, brisket, mac and cheese, and coleslaw. Pretty fair price for a 2 meat combo at ~$25, but I should've known better. My husband and I can eat a LOT so we should've ordered more than 2 meats. We ended up getting a second 2 meat combo, and swapped out the brisket for burnt ends. The brisket was good and pretty moist; it definitely bit the spot although still not as good as my favorite bbq spots in Austin. The pork ribs that came out with our first combo were pretty small, so I was slightly disappointed, but our second combo had some meatier, juicier pieces. The burnt ends were tasty but a bit saucier than I typically like. For sides, the mac and coleslaw are good, but I'd skip the potato salad. I loved the spice in the spicy bbq sauce and the craft beer selection! I think we'll be back next time we're in town!

Mission Street BBQ has some dank barbecue. Got the large tri-tips sandwich which came with a side in which I got mac & cheese for about 20 bucks. Good value and price for all the food. I felt like the large portion was a good portion and would think the regular size would not be enough. The tri-tip was nice and juicy, and tender and smoky. The garlic bread came with soft and moist and flavorful. I wish it was toasted a little bit more though. The mac & cheese just tasted like cream could use more taste and cheese. Pickled vegetables on the side as well. They had barbecue sauce on the side and the spicy one was pretty spicy. My wife got a giant tri-tip spud and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was humongous and she had to take it home. They have a nice taplist with lots of cans as well. Definitely recommend the spot and would come back.

Food: *Tri-tip *Brisket *Cornbread *Mac and Cheese Meal went well with my Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout. Burnt ends popular here and often sell out. Service: Kind and speedy Ambiance: Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We enjoyed our meal outside on a sunny and warm weekend in Santa Cruz. Local beers served at this restaurant is a great treat and pairs well with the food. Tip: Spicy and Non-spicy barbecue sauce is available for self service. Both taste good, the spicy barbecue packs a punch.

Stopped by Santa Cruz for a day and this spot was recommended to me by a friend. This BBQ joint lives up to the hype and expectations I had. Food and service was amazing. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food you get. Plenty of options and combos to choose from. The meat and BBQ was tender and flavorful. The sides were delicious as well. Only downside was their coleslaw was a bit disappointing. Super casual BBQ spot. Order at the front and they'll bring the food to your table. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with live music! Will be back when I'm in the area!

This place has good parking in a good location. They serve breakfast tacos beginning at 7:30am. The service is always friendly and quick. You smell the smokers the minute you get out of the car. The atmosphere is relaxed and they not only have live blues music nights, but they also play great blues inside. There is also a nice outside eating area.

Was in the area at the mystery spot and hopped on yelp to find lunch recommendations and it didn't disappoint! I love a good bbq and this was top notch. Yes we all got some variation of trip tip but still I am sure everything is good. Everything that came out of the kitchen looked and smelled delicious. They have a regular and spicy bbq sauce and bother were tasty. My potato was perfect. My husbands tri tip sandwich was cooked perfectly. Medium rare, tender, and seasoning was spot on. My picky teenager got the Mac bowl with tri tip and she loved it. It's a white Mac and cheese, super creamy and cheesy and comes with. Either garlic bread or corn bread. We got three meals and two drinks and it was about $60. Honestly fair for amazing bbq in my opinion. Would come back and recommend!