The Barbecue Pit

How The Barbecue Pit compares in El Cajon

Our directory lists 37 restaurants in El Cajon. Among the 37 listings with Google review counts, The Barbecue Pit is ranked 17 by number of reviews; listings with equal counts share a rank. Its 696 reviews compare with an average of 1,083.

The average rating among 37 rated restaurants is 4.47/5. The Barbecue Pit scores 4.5/5, 0.03 points above that average; 16 have a higher rating. To find the best barbecue restaurant for your visit, compare the rating, review count, distance and opening times together.

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When The Barbecue Pit is open

The Barbecue Pit lists these regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11 AM–8 PM; Friday, Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM; Sunday: closed.

The weekly schedule totals 6 open days and 56 hours. Regular closed days: Sunday. The earliest listed opening is 11 AM and the latest closing is 9 PM.

Planning a visit in El Cajon

Looking for restaurants open on Sunday in El Cajon? The Barbecue Pit is closed on Sundays. Check other Sunday opening options in the city.

As of Friday 12:46 PM PDT, the published schedule shows open now · until 9 pm. Browse restaurants open now in El Cajon using the recorded regular schedules.

Other restaurants near The Barbecue Pit

Within about 3 miles of The Barbecue Pit, our directory contains 57 other restaurants. The closest listed option is Beef 'n Bun, 0.1 miles away. Of the 5 nearest listings below, 5 have a supplied rating and 1 of those rate higher.

Distances are straight-line estimates, including nearby listings across city boundaries. Travel routes may be longer.

Restaurants in ZIP code 92020

The Barbecue Pit is in ZIP code 92020. Our directory contains 22 businesses in this ZIP area, including 20 other restaurants. You can compare restaurants in El Cajon, 92020, or browse all businesses in ZIP 92020.

Reviews and photos of The Barbecue Pit

The listing’s 4.5/5 Google rating is based on 696 reviews. View The Barbecue Pit on Google Maps for the review text, additional photos and recent listing updates. Our source information was collected on 2026-10-30.

The Barbecue Pit: hours, phone and reviews

What are The Barbecue Pit hours?

The Barbecue Pit lists these regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11 AM–8 PM; Friday, Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM; Sunday: closed.

Is The Barbecue Pit open now?

As of Friday 12:46 PM PDT, the published schedule shows open now · until 9 pm. This is calculated from regular hours; holiday changes may differ.

What is the phone number for The Barbecue Pit?

Call The Barbecue Pit at (619) 462-5434.

Where is The Barbecue Pit located?

The Barbecue Pit is at 2388 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020, United States.

How is The Barbecue Pit rated?

Its Google Maps listing has a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 696 reviews.

Map and directions to The Barbecue Pit

Use the map to locate 2388 Fletcher Pkwy in El Cajon, or get directions to The Barbecue Pit.