Lil Alex BBQ in Bonita has smoked ribs, pulled pork, and tri-tip over real mesquite wood on Bonita Road since 2013. The kitchen sources its cuts from local suppliers who handle the same USDA-inspected beef grades found at La Carnicería Meat Market on the Chula Vista side of the corridor. Each protein is dry-rubbed with a proprietary seasoning blend, loaded into the mesquite-fired pit, and held at low temperature until the connective tissue breaks down to a fork-tender consistency. Full-service catering packages cover weddings, corporate events, and backyard gatherings across South Bay, a mobile operation that runs parallel to the taquiza-style event service offered by La Taquiza for Latin-menu events. The highest-demand catering tier delivers mesquite-smoked brisket, St Louis-cut spare ribs, and whole smoked chickens alongside scratch-made baked beans and coleslaw for parties exceeding 100 guests.