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Smoking Pig BBQ
BBQ Joint$$$$
Downtown San Jose, San Jose
This place is famous for their barbecue. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Also try the wolf turds, corn bread, and the mac n cheese!"(14 Tips)
"Mac n cheese, corn bread, pulled pork, brisket are great!"(42 Tips)
"Blown away by the burnt ends!"(9 Tips)
"Order the pulled pork and use the California Honey BBQ Sauce."(13 Tips)
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Mason WongMarch 5, 2017Fantastic smoked spareribs - by themselves, well worth going. Other BBQ items were very good, but just shy of great. Making BBQ is a bit more art than science, so still happy to strongly recommend.
Konstantin KamaninJuly 2, 2017Very good place. Service is quick and careful. Angus beef brisket is super-tender, extremely tasty and absolutely delicious. "Wolf's turd" is an opposite to its name :) and very good too. Must visit!
Yuri SagastumeFebruary 28, 2013The food here is very good, I happened to have the pull pork Sammie it was really good combined with the habanero sauce and the cole slaw on the side, my friend had the Mac n cheese and it was great
_June 15, 2014Fatty beef brisket, chicken, BBQ ribs, Mac and cheese, and the corn bread are a must try for your first time. Pass on the pulled pork - too dry. Remember to use the sauces on the table!
Tom McGhanFebruary 20, 2012You know this place is legit from the smell, but the super-friendly owner, killer sauce, bombin' brisket, and solid ribs are what put it over the top. That, and they add bacon to every side dish... :)
There was brisket in the mac & cheese, enough said. The brisket was awesome, pull pork was great and the place was packed. Definitely a must visit BBQ joint in San Jose.
Mark BrouchJune 9, 2016Great brisket, mac and cheese, beer, and sauce. I liked the blues music playing too, pairs well with bbq. Try the Wolf Turds!
Tom PenikasMay 22, 2024The ribs are big meaty, and tasty. The sides are nothing to write home about. Mac & Cheese, bbq beans & side salad that was loaded with cilantro (which can ruin the salad if you don’t like it).
Matt CrawfordJune 13, 2013A nice review and notes on wolf turds, chicken lollipops and the three-meat combo from SanJose.com http://www.sanjose.com/restaurants/articles/2013/06/12/bbq_at_the_the_smoking_pig
I always bring out of towers here. The best brisket in California. Ribs are meh. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Great beer menu.
Kyo SongFebruary 7, 2016Try the wolf turds, be warned, they pack a punch. Food is great, service is very friendly
Craig OSeptember 6, 2016Excellent BBQ, when ordering the brisket order half and half, fatty and non fatty, gives you the perfect balance.
Nothing fancy. Authentic pit BBQ. I've had spicier hot links. Brisket is offered lean or fatty. Impressive selection of wine and beer.
Marcus OwensDecember 6, 2014The chicken salad is GREAT. Small is enough for two, and ALWAYS mix the sassy and Spicy BBQ sauces for the Brisket. Mmmmm- Sean RobertsNovember 11, 2015Spare ribs are excellent & huge. Brisket rocks! Yummy corn bread. Greens are "okay". Skip the pulled pork, it's dry and flavorless.
- Justin DavidsonNovember 26, 2016Don't fool yourself, you want to go "healthy" and get the lean brisket, but just do yourself a favor and get the fatty.
Eric SabbanApril 8, 2017Disgusting amount of meat (in a good way.) If you find yourself in San Jose and you want BBQ, you could do a lot worse. 🍖🍴😮
David ArnoldMay 31, 2013This Mac and Cheese is exceptional. Cheesy and with little bits of meat. Perfection.
Ludi ChowFebruary 24, 2014In order of deliciousness, brisket is definitely #1, the ribs are #2, and the pulled pork is #3.
Kara SmithSeptember 5, 2013Fatty Brisket is the must have! Top it with their Kansas city hot bbq sauce.
Marc VermutSeptember 2, 2016Good sauce, great environment. Brisket was a little dry and thin cut. Ribs were smoked just right.
Dave MasonMay 14, 2015Great BBQ in San Jose? Yes it is true. Try the burnt ends. They area favorite.
Jamie BelskyOctober 17, 2014Great brisket sandwich but on top of it all: bacon in the macaroni and cheese! You read that right.
Adam SchofieldAugust 30, 2015Burnt ends are tasty! Brisket is pretty good. Oddly named, but wolf turds are a must try.
- LisaJune 19, 2012Skip the pulled pork and the ribs, get those moist briskets! Also try the wolf turds, corn bread, and the mac n cheese!
Fatty Brisket and the mac and cheese side has more brisket in it! Wolf turds if you're adventurous.
Mark SmalleyDecember 6, 2012Great food but a wee bit cold. However, the Mac n Cheese and Peanut Butter Cream Pie Cake are as exceptional as the service :-)
fran hylinskiJanuary 14, 2013Great food try the peanut butter pie, and don't forget they have live music I think on Thursday nights
jojo cMay 30, 2012Chicken leg quarter and pulled pork!! Ribs are pretty good; brisket tender but disappointing flavor. Must order Mac & cheese too!
Maura BurnsOctober 7, 2013The brisket is amazing and when combined with the Carolina Sassy BBQ sauce, it's sublime.
Bryce GalenJuly 16, 2012Best BBQ in the bay area. They ask you if you want fatty, lean, or mixed. The lean is plenty flavorful in my opinion.
Anna JamesDecember 9, 2013Loved the pork ribs, very tasty. Would have liked if the beef brisket was served warm.
Matthew Dean FurloJanuary 31, 2013The southern greens are great! And if you like it hot, ask for the ghost chili sauce.
Pat AlbertJune 9, 2018I’m not a fan. The food was pretty disappointing, especially the ribs. Maybe I’m a bit spoiled, coming from the Midwest. It certainly doesn’t make up for it in atmosphere either.
Cheryl ❤️ MarquezMarch 30, 2012Try the 3 Meat Combo - Definitely coming back for the fatty brisket #omnomnom Ribs are OK.
Try the 2 Meat Combo - Collard greens are great. Fatty brisket, so good...
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Southern low and slow BBQ meats. Rubs, sides, desserts, sauces made on premises. Unique Southern recipes made with care and love.
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(408) 380-4784
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music
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Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
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- 8.4
"We really enjoyed all the offerings but a couple items we highly recommend are the ribs and the brisket sandwich. If they have the beef rib special you can get a single rib and it's divine."
Sally Wallace - 5.9
"Very good! Very authentic. Highly recommend"
Tricia Lee - 6.9
"Family feast feeds four. Delicious brisket, ribs and sides. Good selection of bbq sauces"
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