BOF,
A tip regarding Phil's BBQ in San Diego. Every day a line forms about a block long just to get in. Now when we are in San Diego, we order over the phone (take out). Then you can walk past the line and pick up your order. Ask for extra sauce because it is some of the best ever.
I've heard they opened up a couple other places. Can't recommend the others as I haven't tried them. The one I highly recommend is on Sports Arena Boulevard in San Diego. Can find it on google.
Thanks PG my folks live in SD so I get down there every 3 mos +/- so will go check them out and report back.
Franklin's in Austin TX is the same deal, but people line up in the morning and they sell until they are sold out, usually by early afternoon.