Capelo’s Barbecue Menu (Update 2025)
Capelo’s Barbecue stands out in the restaurant scene with its tantalizing menu of Southern-style barbecue dishes. Located in Redwood City, CA, this establishment offers a variety of options for both meat lovers and vegetarians. From their mouth-watering Brisket to flavorful Pulled Pork, each dish is carefully prepared and packed with delicious flavors. The customer-favorite Big Beef Rib and BBQ Meat Board are perfect for sharing and indulging in a feast of smoky goodness. Not to be missed are their savory side dishes like the Cilantro Peanut Slaw and Creamy Cole Slaw, adding a refreshing contrast to the rich meats. With a casual ambiance and friendly staff, Capelo’s Barbecue provides a welcoming setting for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a fan of traditional barbecue or looking to explore new flavors, this spot is a must-visit for BBQ enthusiasts.
Weekend BBQ Specials
The Big Beef Rib
We proudly offer premium, Creekstone Farms Prime Brontosaurus Beef Short Rib - full 3 bone rack or single gigantic Dino bone. This is a very special beef rib, extra meaty, fatty, and delicious.
BBQ Meat Board
All of our delicious BBQ meats on one board...Simply amazing! The BIG BBQ meat board includes: full 1lb of brisket, 1/2 rack of pork ribs, 1/2 smoked chicken, 1/2lb pulled pork, 1/2lb grilled chicken, 1/4lb Louisiana hotlinks, 1/4lb TX Jalapeno Cheddar, barbecue sauce and pickled veggies.
Beef Brisket
Our house specialty and #1 Seller! Creekstone Farms All Natural (no hormones or antibiotics EVER), high-quality prime brisket rubbed in our robust Coffee Brisket Rub and smoked 15-18 hours with local white oak wood. (1 lb feeds 2-3 adults).
Grilled Chicken Breasts
Sonoma County raised organic free-range chicken breasts thinly filleted and herb-rubbed and grilled to perfection. (1 lb feeds 2-4 adults).
Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage
Louisiana Hot Links
Award-winning SF based Schwarz fine sausages, all-natural beef and pork links smoked and served sliced. (1 lb feeds 2-4 adults).
Pork Ribs
House specialty and John's favorite! All Natural (no hormones or antibiotics) St. Louis Pork Ribs rubbed in our Sweet Piggie Rub, a special blend of sugar and spices then smoked over Applewood for 6 hours. (1 rack normally contains 10-12 ribs depending on the pig and feeds 3-4 people).
Pulled Pork
All-natural (no hormones or antibiotics) pork shoulder rubbed in our Sweet Piggie Rub, a blend of sugar and spices, and smoked over oak and applewood for 12 hours and hand-pulled to order. (1 lb feeds 2-3 adults).
Smoked Chicken
Rocky Jr all-natural chickens quartered and rubbed with our chicken-herb spice and smoked over oak and applewood; white or dark white available. Half chicken comes with white and dark quarter chickens: leg, thigh, breast, and wing.
Barbecue Meats
Side Dishes
Baked Beans
Delicious, sweet and tangy Navy beans cooked in our signature Sweet BBQ sauce and flavor blasted with our robust coffee brisket rub.
Cilantro Peanut Slaw
House Specialty! Top-quality Sigona's farmers market green and red shredded cabbage, finely-shredded carrots and chopped cilantro with a house-made sesame dressing and crushed peanuts. Dressing contains peanut oil and gluten-free Tamari.
Creamed Corn
House-made Specialty! 4 ingredients that it! Corn, cream, salt, and pepper... Super simple, yet so delicious! It's a must-try.
Creamy Cole Slaw
Top-quality Sigona's Farmers Market green and red cabbage shredded with carrots and our house-made creamy and slightly tangy slaw dressing.
Kale Slaw
Sigona's fresh organic kale shredded and tossed with carrots and rehydrated cranberries and finished with slivered almonds and a simple vinaigrette. Light and fresh, and goes great with all the meats, especially the chicken and brisket! Another John Capelo favorite!
Mac N Cheese
Top seller! Lots of creamy cheddar cheese and elbow macaroni seasoned with our special blend of spices. It's a BIG hit with kids and adults!
Potato Salad
Our classic, creamy recipe made with russet potatoes, chopped celery and onion, sweet pepper relish, diced red bell peppers, a creamy mayo dressing and a dash of mustard. One of John's favorites!
Corn Muffin
House Specialty! Fresh baked in house daily corn muffins are made with honey and butter.
BBQ Bowl
Our signature bbq bowl is a choice of any 1 meat and 1 side dish perfect for kids or a smaller appetite.
1 Meat Plate
1 Meat BBQ Plates come with a choice of any meat option with choice of 2 sides. Yes, you can double up on sides.
2 Meat Plate
Our 2 Meat BBQ Plate come with a choice of any 2 meat options with choice of 2 sides. Yes, you can double up on meats and sides if you want more of something.
3 Meat Plate
BBQ Meat Plates
BBQ Sandwiches
Brisket Sandwich
Our signature beef brisket served in a gourmet brioche bun with sliced pickles and onions and choice of sauce.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Our Pulled Pork Sandwich is served with topping of creamy slaw and choice of sauce - we highly recommend the South Carolina Porklicious BBQ sauce.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich served on a gourmet brioche with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion and choice of BBQ sauce.
Veggie Burger
Veggie Burger Sandwich served on a gourmet brioche with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion and choice of BBQ sauce.
BBQ Tacos
Made in house flour tortillas!!! Our delicious bbq tacos are served on (2) 6" flour tortillas made with john's mom's very own tortilla recipe. Choice of beef brisket tacos (topped with pickles and onions), pulled pork tacos (topped with creamy slaw) or grilled chicken tacos (topped with cilantro peanut slaw).