Coop’s West Texas BBQ & Catering

Lemon Grove, CA · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Lemon Grove
#12
of 59 restaurants
City Percentile
67%
rating percentile
Address
Coop’s West Texas BBQ & Catering, 2625 Lemon Grove Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Phone
(619) 589-0478
Website
www.coopsbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 10 AM

Coop’s West Texas BBQ & Catering is a restaurant located in Lemon Grove, CA. It is one of 59 restaurants listed in Lemon Grove. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Lemon Grove city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #12 of 59 restaurants in Lemon Grove. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday10 AM–3 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Micah · Feb 2026

Look I loved this place, the staff were super friendly and they gave out free refills just like the they do in the south. Sadly the barbeque itself was the only thing stopping it from being a five star experience. I love BBQ and this place was good but it just didn't meet my high expectations, the ribs and brisket were not as moist as I would have hoped, there wasn't enough flavor in the meat it definitely was there but you had to struggle to find it, I felt like it need sauce which isn't bad but good barbecue shouldn't need it. The drinks were great and the sides were exceptional everything was good but just a little let down by the BBQ itself.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Vince Cavataio · Mar 2026

Had the brisket with Mac, first time seemed the food quality was above average, a friend and I had the same combo, he had coleslaw. Both sides seem good. Didn’t get a chance to try any of the other food to explain. Sauce seemed above after, no tang or spice. Not sure if they have other flavors. Enjoy

★★★★★ 5.0 Sarah Fuller · Jan 2026

If a man approaches you & offers you a sample plate of pork necks.. you should accept. This review does not hold me liable if you have to file bankruptcy over smoked meats though. Namely, smoked pork necks smothered in gravy, over rice. With a side of greens & a house made sweet tea. Pictured is a pulled pork plate with greens & potato salad. Pulled pork 10/10 Greens 8/10 Potato salad 2/10 Housemade BBQ sauces 10/10 Smoked pork necks 950/10 - unbelievably tender & juicy. suck the bone clean kind of good.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Eric Yang · Oct 2025

I would say it's only okay. I've tried Texas bbq at places ranked in the top 3 on the Texas Monthly and of course it can't compare with those but the meat wasn't that appetizing, just average. The sides also need improvement, especially the Mac n cheese. Was not good. Pricing is pretty standard, Texas bbq is always expensive.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jenny_Jenn 22 · Mar 2025

A little bit of Texas in San Diego! Thank You Mr. Coop and your staff for all of your hard work that goes into preparing all of your delicious food! You are truly a gift. Service is always great! Food is exceptional!!! Treat yourself, friends, families to this amazing food! Because you will have to wait until next Fri-Sun to have it again! Do yourself a favor and just come on down wherever you might find yourself reading this. Thank You Coop’s for everything you guys do!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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