Buckboard's Barbecue and Brew started as a local catering company more than 35 years ago, working weddings, parties, and corporate events across Southern California before that experience led to a standalone restaurant in El Cajon under the same name.
Tri-tip is the dish regulars mention first, and portions run generous across the smoked meats. Sauce comes in three house-made options — a sweet house sauce, a tangy OG, and a jalapeño version for those who want heat. The peach cobbler has built its own reputation as a menu highlight.
Catering and private events remain part of the operation alongside the restaurant, a direct extension of how Buckboard's got its start.
Tri-tip is the dish regulars mention first, and portions run generous across the smoked meats. Sauce comes in three house-made options — a sweet house sauce, a tangy OG, and a jalapeño version for those who want heat. The peach cobbler has built its own reputation as a menu highlight.
Catering and private events remain part of the operation alongside the restaurant, a direct extension of how Buckboard's got its start.