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Is Grand Ole BBQ Still Open? Update (San Diego, CA)

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As of September 2026, Grand Ole BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 7, 2026.

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grandolebbq.com ·
Secondary source
Google ·

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What the source shows: Google Places lists Grand Ole BBQ y Asado as operational and the business's website, last modified 2026-09-07, shows an active ordering system across two San Diego locations.

  • Season / episode Season 30, Episode 2
  • Original air date
  • Address 3302 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104
  • Current name Grand Ole BBQ y Asado

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Grand Ole BBQ in San Diego for the May 24, 2019 episode 'A World of Barbecue,' spotlighting the restaurant's Texas-style barbecue and Argentine asado-inspired dishes. The business operates under the full name Grand Ole BBQ y Asado, with a location on 32nd Street in San Diego's North Park neighborhood. According to Google Places, the business carries an operational listing status. Grand Ole BBQ y Asado's website, grandolebbq.com, was last modified on September 7, 2026, and listed two ordering locations, Flinn Springs and North Park, along with pickup and catering options for larger groups. The homepage, titled 'Grand Ole BBQ | Central Texas BBQ,' described the restaurant as a spot for barbecue, cold beer, and live music, with music limited to the Flinn Springs location. The site also listed gift cards and reservation booking for parties of ten or more.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 30, Episode 2
Original air date
Episode title
A World of Barbecue
What was featured
Texas-style barbecue and Argentine asado dishes
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Grand Ole BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Ole BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Grand Ole BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 7, 2026.

What happened to Grand Ole BBQ after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Grand Ole BBQ in San Diego for the May 24, 2019 episode 'A World of Barbecue,' spotlighting the restaurant's Texas-style barbecue and Argentine asado-inspired dishes. As of September 2026, Grand Ole BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 7, 2026.

What is Grand Ole BBQ called now?

Now: Grand Ole BBQ y Asado (formerly Grand Ole BBQ). As of September 2026, Grand Ole BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 7, 2026.

Where is Grand Ole BBQ located?

3302 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Grand Ole BBQ?

Season 30, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired May 24, 2019. The episode is titled “A World of Barbecue”.

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Address
3302 32nd St, San Diego, CA 92104
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
grandolebbq.com

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Sources

  • grandolebbq.com — http://grandolebbq.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Grand+Ole+BBQ+y+Asado+3302+32nd+St+San+Diego+CA+92104

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