“If it wasn’t for COVID,” Pace said to NBC 7 News, “I feel San Marcos probably would’ve had a chance. Phil’s also dished out the “Phil’s Experience” at Petco Park, Section 113 and the rooftop at The Western Metal Building San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 West and the Sycuan Casino uncommons section.īut tonight, a North County nation of barbecue fanatics weeps for Phil Pace and the Creekside Market Place Phil’s BBQ location that is no more.
Subsequent restaurants opened at Santee and Rancho Bernardo.Ī Temecula location opened earlier this year, just before coronavirus overwhelmed the nation.
Nationally renowned Phil’s BBQ started out in 1998 at Mission Hill, relocating to much larger digs at Point Loma in 2007, then expanding to San Marcos in 2010 as a second location.
Phil’s BBQ on the road in undated photo/Phil’s BBQ