Where there's smoke: San Francisco's 4 top spots for inexpensive

Pete's Barbecue. | Photo: Don A./Yelp

Got a hankering for barbecue? Whether it's classic American ribs or Chinese-style pork, San Francisco has some outstanding eateries to satisfy your craving.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable barbecue hot spots in San Francisco, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to enjoy some 'cue on the cheap.

1. Broken Record

Topping the list is Broken Record. Located at 1166 Geneva Ave. (between Edinburgh and Naples streets), it's the most popular spot to score low-priced barbecue in San Francisco, boasting four stars out of 1,238 reviews on Yelp.

In addition to an extensive selection of whiskeys, this dive bar features a kitchen that serves platters of pulled pork, ribs, smoked brisket and hot chicken, accompanied by traditional sides. There's other pub grub available, too, like burgers, sandwiches, fries and nachos.

2. Cheung Hing

Next up is the Outer Sunset's Cheung Hing, situated at 2339 Noriega St. (between 30th and 31st avenues). This counter-service spot specializes in Chinese-style barbecue pork and roast duck, available in a platter with a side of rice or by the pound. Portions of whole duck and piglet are also available for takeout.

With four stars out of 637 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

3. Kam Po Kitchen

Nob Hill's Kam Po Kitchen, located at 801 Broadway, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap Chinese barbecue spot four stars out of 464 reviews. Stop in to this hole-in-the-wall favorite for roast duck and pork, barbecue spareribs and noodle soups topped with barbecued meats.

4. Pete's Barbeque

Finally there's Pete's Barbeque, which has earned four stars out of 290 reviews on Yelp. This cafeteria-style Mission spot offers Southern barbecue favorites like chicken and ribs, accompanied by sides of coleslaw and mac and cheese. Dig in by heading over to 2399 Mission St. (between 19th and 20th streets).

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