Kansas City Barbeque – American
The air at Kansas City Barbeque is thick with the intoxicating scent of hickory smoke and slow-roasting meats, drawing diners into a lively, unpretentious space where the spirit of the pit reigns supreme. Platters arrive piled high with glistening pork spare ribs and tender, bark-crusted brisket that pulls apart at the touch, while the signature burnt ends offer a perfect harmony of smoky char and melt-in-your-mouth richness. Whether sharing a massive sampler with friends or savoring a spicy hot link, guests find themselves immersed in a quintessential barbecue tradition where every bite celebrates the patient art of the low-and-slow flame.
Kansas City Barbeque, West Harbor Drive, Marina District, San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92101, United States +16192319680 https://www.kcbbq.net/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, 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 Kansas City Barbeque
Dairy-Free at Kansas City Barbeque
Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego County has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Kid's Hot Dog and Brisket (Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Kansas City Barbeque
Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego County has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brisket (Pound), Slab Ribs & 1 lb Pork To Go and Slab Ribs & 1 lb Brisket To Go. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kansas City Barbeque
Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego County has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peach Cobbler, Kid's Mac & Cheese Bowl and S'more Brownie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Kansas City Barbeque
Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego County has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork (Pound) and Brisket (Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Kansas City Barbeque
Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego County has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pulled Pork (Pound) and Brisket (Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Kansas City Barbeque
Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego County has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Brisket (Pound). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kansas City Barbeque
Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego County has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chili Mac, BBQ Beans (Individual) and Neil's Homemade Chili Bowl (Regular). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Kansas City Barbeque
Kansas City Barbeque in San Diego County has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Peach Cobbler, Kid's Mac & Cheese Bowl and S'more Brownie. 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 Kansas City Barbeque
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sampler for Four | 3.8 g | 121.3 g |
| Combo | 10.7 g | 42.9 g |
| Burnt Ends | 0 g | 24 g |
| Chili Cheese Dog | 33.7 g | 22.4 g |
| Chili Mac | 59.9 g | 21.1 g |
| Chicken | 37.9 g | 17.8 g |
| Potato Salad (Individual) | 78.4 g | 15.9 g |
| Brisket | 0.4 g | 13.6 g |
| Kid's Hot Dog | 54.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Pulled Pork (Pound) | 1.5 g | 9.1 g |
| S'more Brownie | 96.5 g | 8.7 g |
| Chopped Chicken Breast Sandwich Plate | 38.3 g | 7.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
BBQ Plates
- Pork Spare Ribs - $19.95: Includes two sides Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Brisket - $20.95: Includes two sides Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork - $19.95: Includes two sides Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken - $18.95: Includes two sides. Add $2.00 for white meat only. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Links (2) - $15.95: Includes two sides Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burnt Ends - $21.95: When available. Includes two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combo - $24.95: Choice of two meats. Includes two sides. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Works - $27.95: Choice of two meats. Includes two sides. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sampler for Four - $99: Ribs, Brisket, Pork, Chicken, Hot Links, plus 4 pints of side orders. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Sandwich Plates
- Pork Spare Rib (open face) - $16.95: Includes one side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Brisket Sandwich Plate - $16.95: Includes one side
- Pulled Pork Sandwich Plate - $14.95: Includes one side
- Chopped Chicken Breast Sandwich Plate - $13.95: Includes one side Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Hot Links or Smoked Hot Dog Sandwich Plate - $11.95: Includes one side
- Burnt Ends Sandwich Plate - $17.95: When available. Includes one side.
- Sandwich (No Side) - $10.95: Burnt Ends +$2.00
Other Great Offerings
- KC Fried Pickles - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- KC Hot Wings - $10.95
- KC Mac Balls - $7.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Great Balls on Fire! - $8.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mac & Cheese Bowl - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Hot Dog or Hot Link Mac & Cheese - $9.95
- Chili Mac - $9.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Neil's Homemade Chili Bowl (Regular) - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Chili Cheese Fries - $10.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Smoked Hot Dog or Hot Link - $7.95
- Chili Cheese Dog - $8.95
Sides
- French Fries - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Onion Rings - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Coleslaw (Individual) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Potato Salad (Individual) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- BBQ Beans (Individual) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Mac & Cheese (Individual) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cheesy Corn (Individual) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Bulk Meats
- Pork Ribs (Slab) - $28.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Whole Chicken - $18.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Pulled Pork (Pound) - $18.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Brisket (Pound) - $28.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
Housemade Desserts
- Sweet Potato Pie - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Soy Free
- Peach Cobbler - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Soy Free
- S'more Brownie - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Kid's Meal
- Kid's Hot Dog - $7.95: Served with chips and a cookie. Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Soy Free
- Kid's Mac & Cheese Bowl - $7.95: Served with chips and a cookie. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
Dinners to Go!
- Whole Chicken (8 Pieces) To Go - $32: Includes 1 Pint Sauce & a Pint of 2 Side Dishes Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free
- Slab Ribs & Whole Chicken To Go - $59: Includes 1 Pint Sauce & a Pint of 2 Side Dishes
- Slab Ribs & 1 lb Pork To Go - $59: Includes 1 Pint Sauce & a Pint of 2 Side Dishes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Slab Ribs & 1 lb Brisket To Go - $69: Includes 1 Pint Sauce & a Pint of 2 Side Dishes Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Fodmap, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Kansas City Barbeque
- Is Kansas City Barbeque dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kansas City Barbeque has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Kid's Hot Dog and Brisket (Pound).
- What can I eat at Kansas City Barbeque on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries, Kid's Hot Dog and Brisket (Pound) carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Kansas City Barbeque have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chili Mac and BBQ Beans (Individual).
- Is Kansas City Barbeque gluten-free?
- 4 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 Kansas City Barbeque?
- Sampler for Four, at roughly 121.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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