Canyon City Barbeque

The inspiration

Canyon City BBQ sits at the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, and the restaurant says people tell them it looks and feels like the barbecue spots down south¹ . It's a family-owned business that has been serving barbecue since 2003 .

Who's behind it

Don is the owner and pitmaster behind the slow-smoked meats, running the real wood barbecue operation . The business is family-owned and operated .

What to order

Popular dish

Beef brisket^2,3

slow-smoked until tender, with a pink smoke ring that signals quality smoking, and flavorful enough to eat without sauce .

• Canyon City Sampler: a mix of ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork, a favorite among customers .
• St.
• Louis style pork ribs: fall-off-the-bone tender^1,2
• Cornbread with honey butter: a fresh-baked side that pairs well with the smoky meats .²

What people are saying

Family Destinations Guide highlights the brisket as the standout, praising the patience and technique behind the slow smoking³ . Diners keep coming back to the tender, slow-smoked meats and the sauces that complement rather than mask them^4,3 .