“ I was asked by my daughters what I wanted for my birthday dinner... They were adamant I picked something I really wanted. I chose Calhoun's Texas Barbecue in Murrieta. They picked it up Saturday and I am eating leftovers as I write this. We had the family meal with all the meats and sides. Everything thing was "most" excellent! After having their food before I am very happy having it again. If I barbecued things myself I would hope that it would turn out as good as theirs. It is a little drive for me but I would go during rush hour to purchase anything from their menu! ”

“ Always a 10/10 the food is great and made daily. Definitely get yourself a sweet potato pie on the weekends, it's worth it ”

“ My family and I always come here to Calhoun's family barbecue and it's always so good!! We order the sampler platter with brisket, Pulled pork, baby back ribs, or spare ribs and chicken. The service is great too! The only thing is, is that the restaurant is small inside so get there early if you want a table. It's definitely worth it! ”

“ The staff is very friendly! I've tried all their sandwiches..and they are delicious! The chicken, brisket, & sausage has a smoked flavor. The meats are so tender. I tried the sweet potato pie. It's a little sweet for my taste, but the good flavors are there! ”

“ This is some of the best barbecue you'll have. This is a very small, family run business, and they only cook their food in small batches, unless you have them cater. Everything I have ever eaten here has been nothing short of delicious. The ribs are fall of the bone, the brisket and pork have amazing smokiness and flavor, everything is delicious. I try to come at least once a month. You will not be disappointed. ”

“ I came in and had a really great brisket sandwich. Good selection of items. Staff were really nice and welcoming. ”

“ We came here for some barbeque since The swing inn is always packed. I don`t think it compares to The swing Inn. The first time we had a great meal, brisket and sides the second time I had the Chicken and the chicken was chewy. I did not complain but I would be hesitant to go back. I would like to try their mac n cheese, I think its served during weekends. The Owner was really friendly and the restaurant was fairly small but cozy. ”

“ Been wanting to try Calhoun's for a while now and finally got to try it out today. This location is in Old Town Murrieta. The place itself is a bit small inside. There were only 3 tables inside. Staff is very friendly. I got the ala carte 1-lb brisket and small mac n cheese and potato salad, side of pickles. First of all, their BBQ sauce is fire!! It immediately hits with sweet & savory whilst tasting a bit of heat with a zesty aftertaste. I like to dip the brisket in the BBQ sauce and top it with a piece of pickle to achieve the umami goodness that good BBQ is supposed to have. The brisket was very tender and juicy, but may have lacked the smokey flavor I was anticipating. It also could have had wee bit more salt. I still liked it though. The 1-lb brisket was actually too much for 1 person, I could not finish it and had to take the rest to-go. Mac n cheese was definitely made from scratch!! The cheese was very creamy and rich. The potato salad was also very good. It had the right amount of pepper and tang, which made it enjoyable. Overall, I really enjoyed my meal. It was a lot of food. I also liked that it was a lot more affordable compared to other BBQ joints. Definitely coming back fo sho!!! ”

“ A nice BBQ restaurant near a good truck hand wash location. The restaurant was small with limited seating and parking is tuff due to overcrowding from other restaurants and businesses within the area. Don't let this discourage you from missing out on some good local food. The service was fast and they greet you with a smile. This was an unplanned visit and carry out with a first time visit. The food was good with a lite smoked flavor not overwhelming the meat, the sides were more of a homemade version. Their sweet potato pie was a wonderful treat, a must try dessert. I recommend this local BBQ restaurant. ”

“ It's about time I paid Calhoun Family Texas Barbecue a visit! I have heard so many wonderful things about this family owned restaurant, but only now went in to give it a shot. I was craving brisket, and I took this opportunity to do what I do best: support a local small business and enJOY my food!! Let me tell you, I was NOT disappointed at all. I got a Brisket Slider with a side of Mac n Cheese (only available on Fridays & Saturdays; the mac, not the slider), a small order of Potato Salad, a half lb. of the Brisket a la carte and a Sweet Potato Pie! I wanted to dig in as soon as I got in my car, but I took it home so I could get the full experience without making a mess. The barbecue sauce is so damn good, I love that it's not spicy. It's just good ole barbecue sauce as we know it! The slider looked small at first, but hey, it's a slider, and they're meant to be small. I slathered some sauce on top before picking it up to take that first bite, and omg, my mouth was already watering because some chunks of brisket fell out. It was heavenly to say the least. Next up was the brisket a la carte. I put some sauce on that, too, and wow!! This is a gold mine for brisket done right! The potato salad and mac n cheese went so well with the meat. That mac is pure FIRE! I didn't eat all of the sweet potato pie, but I took a few bites of it, so I can have some for later. YUMMMM!! You can taste the love that's baked right into it. I normally don't like crust on a pie because they're always so thick. This one is perfect. It's flakey, soft and oh-so-good!! They also pack a pickle spear to go with your meal. I love me some pickles with barbecue! I will have to come back to try the other items on their menu. The prices are reasonable, and they do have parking right outside, although it can get pretty packed during the lunch rush. Get your craving satisfied here at Calhoun Family Texas Barbecue! #SupportLocal #SupportSmallBusiness ”