California Restaurant Among The Best Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Joints

By Rebekah Gonzalez

March 31, 2022

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While we've covered the best barbeque in California before, it's time to highlight some of the no-frills spots that are serving up some of the best barbecues in America. Cheapism set out to find the best "hole-in-the-wall" BBQ joints across the country.

"This list attempts to capture the overlap between the barbecue joints that are undeniable contenders for best in their city or state with rave reviews from locals, but that serve their masterpieces in an atmosphere that is neither pretentious nor haughty — "hole-in-the-wall" is a compliment," explains the website.

So which hole-in-the-wall spot is serving the best BBQ in California? According to Cheapism, it's Copper Top BBQ in Big Pine! Here's what the website has to say about the joint:

"On the side of the highway in the small town of Big Pine is Copper Top. It's relocated recently to a larger space with some inside dining, but even there the once-little smoke stand has stuck by its picnic tables — which is the best way to enjoy barbecue anyway. Order the tri-tip steak, which is smoked in open pits to a pink medium. Fire-roasted chili with beans makes for a complementary side."

To see Cheapism's entire list, click here.

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