Aptos St. BBQ – American
The intoxicating aroma of slow-smoldering hickory draws diners into this rustic smokehouse, where the day begins with savory breakfast tacos overflowing with tender brisket and zesty pulled pork. As the afternoon unfolds, the kitchen turns out towering sandwiches piled high with succulent tri-tip and fall-off-the-bone ribs, creating a soulful dining experience that celebrates the deep, charred flavors of authentic pit barbecue.
8059 Aptos Street https://aptosstbbq.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Aptos St. BBQ
Dairy-Free at Aptos St. BBQ
Aptos St. BBQ in Rio Del Mar has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack), Beans and Potato Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Aptos St. BBQ
Aptos St. BBQ in Rio Del Mar has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack), Garden Salad and Brisket (Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Aptos St. BBQ
Aptos St. BBQ in Rio Del Mar has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Pie (Slice), Beans and Cornbread (Slice). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Aptos St. BBQ
Aptos St. BBQ in Rio Del Mar has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack), Brisket (Pound) and Tri-Tip (Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Aptos St. BBQ
Aptos St. BBQ in Rio Del Mar has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack), Brisket (Pound) and Tri-Tip (Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Aptos St. BBQ
Aptos St. BBQ in Rio Del Mar has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack), Garden Salad and Tri-Tip (Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Aptos St. BBQ
Aptos St. BBQ in Rio Del Mar has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans, Stubborn Craft Soda Can and Pure Leaf Iced Tea. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Aptos St. BBQ
Aptos St. BBQ in Rio Del Mar has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Seasonal Pie (Slice), Homemade Bread Pudding and Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Aptos St. BBQ
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Sandwich - Brisket | 27 g | 41.4 g |
| Breakfast Sandwich - Pulled Pork | 31.2 g | 30.9 g |
| Stubborn Craft Soda Can | 6.7 g | 24.5 g |
| Breakfast Taco - Pulled Pork | 67.1 g | 20.9 g |
| BBQ Spud | 31.9 g | 19.6 g |
| Breakfast Taco - Brisket or Tri-tip | 62.9 g | 16.5 g |
| Berry Bleu Salad | 58.3 g | 15.9 g |
| Tri-Tip Sandwich | 57 g | 14.6 g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 19 g | 13.7 g |
| Chocolate Dream Cookie | 29.9 g | 10.6 g |
| St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack) | 1.5 g | 9.1 g |
| Tri-Tip (Pound) | 4.4 g | 7.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the crispy chicken dish, frequently highlighting its satisfying crunch and beautiful presentation. The intimate setting is celebrated for creating a welcoming environment, while guests consistently praise the prompt and helpful service provided by the attentive staff. Standout features include the thoughtful menu recommendations and the cozy atmosphere, which reviewers highlight as key elements of a thoroughly satisfying visit.
Menu
Breakfast
- Breakfast Sandwich - Pulled Pork - $9: Angel biscuit, two eggs, melted American cheese, pulled pork Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Sandwich - Brisket - $9.5: Angel biscuit, two eggs, melted American cheese, brisket Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Taco - Pulled Pork - $5.25: Flour tortilla, over-easy egg, salsa ranchera, pulled pork Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Taco - Brisket or Tri-tip - $5.75: Flour tortilla, over-easy egg, salsa ranchera, choice of brisket or tri-tip Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
BBQ Sandwiches
- Brisket Sandwich - $17.5: Hand-cut smoked brisket Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tri-Tip Sandwich - $17.5: Hand-cut smoked tri-tip Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $15.5: Slow cooked with vinegar molasses hog wash Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich - $15.5: Shredded chicken cooked in BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Sandwich - $17.5: Boneless St. Louis style pork ribs with BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Link Sandwich - $15.5: Grilled and split hot link, mayo, lettuce, onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firebird Sandwich - $15.5: Shredded chicken cooked in spicy BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ Meals
- Tri-tip Meal - $19.5: Served with choice of two sides and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket Meal - $19.5: Served with choice of two sides and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- St Louis Style Pork Ribs Meal (4 Ribs) - $22: Served with choice of two sides and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnt Ends Meal - $19.5: Served with choice of two sides and bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Mac - $15.5: Mac & Cheese topped with choice of meat and slice of bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Spud - $14.25: 1.25lb baked potato topped with choice of meat, sour cream, cheese and green onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Salad - $11: Greens, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Berry Bleu Salad - $14.75: Greens, green apples, candied pecans, blackberries, blue cheese crumbles, bell pepper, cucumber, onion, and tomato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Big Watts Salad - $21.25: Brisket on a bed of fresh greens with tomato, onion, cucumber, bell peppers, blackberries, apple, bleu cheese, and candied pecans Available at: dinner, lunch
Just the Meat!
- Tri-Tip (Pound) - $32.5: Smoked tri-tip Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket (Pound) - $34.5: Smoked brisket Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack) - $39: Smoked pork ribs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnt Ends (Pound) - $34.5: Smoked burnt ends Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Link (Each) - $6.25: Smoked hot link Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Potato Salad - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac and Cheese - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $3.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornbread (Slice) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato - $6.25: 1.25lb baked potato with butter, sour cream and green onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Seasonal Pie (Slice) - $8.5: Freshly baked Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Homemade Bread Pudding - $10: Served with sweet rum sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chocolate Dream Cookie - $2.75: Chocolate chips and toasted walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Root Beer Float - $6.5: Craft root beer with two scoops of vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Stubborn Craft Soda Can - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fountain Drink - $3.5
- Pure Leaf Iced Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Apple Juice - $3.5
- Bottled Water - $4
Frequently Asked Questions about Aptos St. BBQ
- Is Aptos St. BBQ dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Aptos St. BBQ has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack), Beans and Potato Salad.
- What can I eat at Aptos St. BBQ on a dairy-free diet?
- St. Louis Style Pork Ribs (Full Rack), Beans and Potato Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Aptos St. BBQ have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beans and Stubborn Craft Soda Can.
- Is Aptos St. BBQ gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Aptos St. BBQ?
- Breakfast Sandwich - Brisket, at roughly 41.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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