Capelo's Barbecue

Capelo's Barbecue is a Redwood City caterer and barbecue restaurant bringing Texas-style slow-smoked barbecue to the San Francisco Bay Area, led by pitmaster and owner John Capelo. Known for beef brisket, pulled pork, cheddar and jalapeno sausage, and sides including mac and cheese and kale slaw, all slow-smoked using rotisserie smokers and wood-fire techniques rooted in Central Texas tradition. John Capelo launched his catering business in 2008, took to a food truck in 2012, and opened a permanent storefront in 2020; the team includes an executive chef, pitmaster, sous chef, and dedicated catering director. Based in Redwood City, serving the San Francisco Bay Area with both a storefront and on-site catering. Reviewers frequently highlight the brisket and pulled pork, praise the friendly counter staff, and note the clean, well-kept dining space.