Felix's BBQ with Soul — Restaurant in Oceanside

Look, we just left Felix's BBQ extremely happy customers & we ordered so much food I'm confident to tell you just go right now & enjoy excellent service, a welcoming great atmosphere, incredible live music on Friday (this guy was like a mix of Odetta & Mick Hucknell from Simply Red, a real talent!!) and of course, super bomb bbq & soul food. If you don't like to read, don't bother with the rest, just click for directions & bring your hungriest self because you'll want to have room for the fresh apple pie & real peach cobbler - they're better a la mode!! Ask for Beverly, she's a wonderful woman & the server you always want when you're out to eat- friendly, fun, efficient, quick with the sauces & refills, etc. She's a real beauty who made our visit extra enjoyable! If you've made it this far I'll keep going & get into the details. First Beverly dropped off a basket heaping, warm, melt in your mouth corn bread that absorbed the butter on contact. As soon as that basket hit our table, I knew the food would be great, & was not disappointed! We started with a bowl of gumbo & the butter-fly fried shrimp plate with steamed vegetables a sweet potato fries. The gumbo was zesty & tasty over a generous portion of perfectly cooked fluffy white rice. The gumbo is a total winner- topped with two big shrimp & filled with large chunks of sausage it zings & zangs in all the ways you want a gumbo to zip!! The shrimp plate was piled with 18 perfectly cooked big shrimp & seasoned to perfection. We asked for tartar sauce which was homemade and a perfect compliment. The vegetables were steamed but still firm, not hard, mushy or over cooked & the sweet potato fries we also cooked perfectly - hot, crispy & chewy in all the right ways. Our boys got two plates of chicken & waffles & we shared a Cobb salad & a plate of St. Louis ribs with more vegetables & Mac & cheese. It was all fantastic with the chicken & waffles being the real standout on this second round! Big, hot, fluffy & golden brown - clearly a homemade mix that one seven year old hurt himself finishing because he said he couldn't stop eating them. Two big chicken breast's with each plate meant we knew we weee bringing home lunch tomorrow, but I was not ready for how crispy & juicy & delicious the seasoning took that chicken to a whole other level!! The St. Louis ribs are bigger & meatier than their baby back counter part, and the portion was so generous that despite our best efforts we still had a couple ribs left over too, but it wasn't from lack of trying! Upon the first bite of the Mac & cheese Anthony remarked, "Oh, real Mac & cheese!" If you're gonna call yourselves a soul BBQ joint you better show up with an out of the park Mac & cheese & Felix cracked a walk off homer in that department. The Cobb salad is generous & fresh, with a pile of blue cheese, whole hard boiled egg, salty sweet bacon & a nice portion of chicken. While we we all over stuffed already & should have tapped out, the boys won their soccer match & I had to use that as an excuse to order the peach cobbler. Again, a place like this has to deliver a great cobbler with that distinctive cobbler crust smothered in great fruit filling & this cobbler is a real winner. I loved it, and the whipped cream was a tasty touch. The apple pie is a basic dish, but with a lot of range between okay & out of sight. This apple pie is homemade, a great crust, a big portion & full of cinnamon sweet chunks of apple. Simply put, the dessert plates were finished fast even though everyone said they were too full to eat any!!! These desserts were so good & reasonably priced, I'd encourage someone who just wanted to go out for a coffee & dessert to hit Felix's spot! They were that good. If you've made it this far, you're probably hungry. I'd suggest you head over to Felix's !! Thank you...

Nestled in the heart of Oceanside, California, Felix's BBQ with Soul stands as a beacon of culinary excellence, a sanctuary for BBQ enthusiasts, and a testament to the soulful flavors that define Southern cuisine. Having graced its doors on numerous occasions, each visit has left me awestruck and craving more of their delectable offerings.

As one of the last bastions of authentic BBQ in North County San Diego, Felix's has taken up the mantle with unparalleled dedication, preserving the tradition of smoked meats and savory delights. With Up In Smoke and Miss Kim's by That Boy Good now just nostalgic memories, Felix's reigns supreme, offering a haven for those who seek true BBQ bliss.

Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary journey through their menu, where every dish is crafted with passion and precision. Whether it's the succulent ribs, tender rib tips, or the melt-in-your-mouth pulled pork and chicken, each bite is a symphony of flavor that dances on the palate. And let's not forget about their fried chicken, a crispy yet juicy masterpiece that sets the standard for poultry perfection.

But the allure of Felix's extends far beyond their meats. Their sandwiches are a revelation, their fried shrimp and fish a seafood lover's dream. And oh, the sides! From the creamy mac n cheese to the hearty hopping john, the soul-warming collard greens to the indulgent mashed potatoes and gravy, each accompaniment is a culinary triumph in its own right. And do yourself a favor: don't sleep on the potato salad—it's a game-changer.

Now, let's talk about the unsung heroes of Felix's: the cookies. Fresh from the display case, these little bundles of joy are a sweet indulgence worth savoring. But beware of the imposters lurking behind the counter, wrapped in saran wrap—they're relics of days gone by, a shadow of their former selves.

In conclusion, Felix's BBQ with Soul isn't just a restaurant—it's an experience. It's a celebration of flavor, a journey through the heart and soul of Southern cuisine. So, whether you're a BBQ aficionado or a newcomer to the scene, do yourself a favor and pay Felix's a visit. Your taste buds will thank you, and you'll find yourself coming back time and time again for another taste of...

First time here and we'll be back. Excellent food and there staff was friendly and happy to be working there and to see us even though we were new and has no idea what to order. The crowds waiting to be seated or order food to go says it all. We'll be back

9/11/22 this was our second time back and was not like the first time. It's been years because of covid and we don't live close but we've talked about coming back numerous times when we're in the area. We brought friends and it was a Sunday. Decided to go here after church. They've remodeled since we were last here. We all ordered things we normally like and everyone was pleased with their food except for me. I ordered Clara's brisket and my husband the pulled pork. He barely had BBQ sauce on it and she for some extra twice but it never came. We were not given silverware upon being seated and it took long after our meals were served to get any. Most of our group of 6 could eat their sandwiches without the knives and forks but we could not. Once we got them the food was not hot or warm. They have a very healthy portion of brisket but each slice was ½ fat. It was covered in BBQ sauce so I couldn't tell till I started cutting. I kept going piece to piece and each piece the same. The yams were good. The hush puppies I got charged extra for as my side dish. Our drinks got refilled but we had to ask twice. The place was half empty the whole time there. I'm sure they were short staffed. Wait staff never checked on us and we were stuck back in a corner out of sight. I wanted to return my brisket and show the waitress but she never came back. I decided to take it home and salvage what little meat was there. My husband's pulled pork was tender but he said he ended up with a lot of fat. Luckily our guests did well with their chicken sandwich and hamburger. Advice is to order your meats with sauce on the side so when it's put in front of you, you'll see if there's issue. I would not have done the brisket but the waited recommended it. Not a good experience this time but we might...