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Smoking Pig BBQ

Smoking Pig BBQ

BBQ Joint$$$$
Downtown San Jose, San Jose
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    This place is famous for their barbecue. It's one of the most popular in the city!
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    Lisa
    "Also try the wolf turds, corn bread, and the mac n cheese!"(14 Tips)
    Erica O.
    "Mac n cheese, corn bread, pulled pork, brisket are great!"(42 Tips)
    Kat C.
    "Blown away by the burnt ends!"(9 Tips)
    Amanda F.
    "Order the pulled pork and use the California Honey BBQ Sauce."(13 Tips)
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  • Mason W.heart icon on user image
    Mason WongMarch 5, 2017
    Fantastic 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.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
  • Konstantin K.heart icon on user image
    Konstantin KamaninJuly 2, 2017
    Very 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 S.
    Yuri SagastumeFebruary 28, 2013
    The 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
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    _June 15, 2014
    Fatty 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 M.
    Tom McGhanFebruary 20, 2012
    You 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... :)
  • Kyle F.heart icon on user image
    Kyle FowlerJanuary 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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 B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BrouchJune 9, 2016
    Great brisket, mac and cheese, beer, and sauce. I liked the blues music playing too, pairs well with bbq. Try the Wolf Turds!
  • Tom P.heart icon on user image
    The 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 C.
    Matt CrawfordJune 13, 2013
    A 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
  • Brett H.heart icon on user image
    Brett HAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    I always bring out of towers here. The best brisket in California. Ribs are meh. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Great beer menu.
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    HoldenApril 10, 2015
    The hot links are huge and delicious.
  • Pete K.heart icon on user image
    Pete KapustaMarch 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Nothing fancy. Authentic pit BBQ. I've had spicier hot links. Brisket is offered lean or fatty. Impressive selection of wine and beer.
  • Kyo S.heart icon on user image
    Kyo SongFebruary 7, 2016
    Try the wolf turds, be warned, they pack a punch. Food is great, service is very friendly
  • Craig O.
    Craig OSeptember 6, 2016
    Excellent BBQ, when ordering the brisket order half and half, fatty and non fatty, gives you the perfect balance.
  • Marcus O.heart icon on user image
    Marcus OwensDecember 6, 2014
    The chicken salad is GREAT. Small is enough for two, and ALWAYS mix the sassy and Spicy BBQ sauces for the Brisket. Mmmmm
  • Sean R.heart icon on user image
    Sean RobertsNovember 11, 2015
    Spare ribs are excellent & huge. Brisket rocks! Yummy corn bread. Greens are "okay". Skip the pulled pork, it's dry and flavorless.
  • Ludi C.heart icon on user image
    Ludi ChowFebruary 24, 2014
    In order of deliciousness, brisket is definitely #1, the ribs are #2, and the pulled pork is #3.
  • Justin D.heart icon on user image
    Justin DavidsonNovember 26, 2016
    Don't fool yourself, you want to go "healthy" and get the lean brisket, but just do yourself a favor and get the fatty.
  • Eric S.heart icon on user image
    Eric SabbanApril 8, 2017
    Disgusting 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 A.heart icon on user image
    David ArnoldMay 31, 2013
    This Mac and Cheese is exceptional. Cheesy and with little bits of meat. Perfection.
  • Denis F.heart icon on user image
    Denis FernandesJuly 18, 2017
    Ask for brisket. They're from another planet. Definitely!!!
  • Kara S.
    Kara SmithSeptember 5, 2013
    Fatty Brisket is the must have! Top it with their Kansas city hot bbq sauce.
  • Marc V.heart icon on user image
    Marc VermutSeptember 2, 2016
    Good sauce, great environment. Brisket was a little dry and thin cut. Ribs were smoked just right.
  • Dave M.
    Dave MasonMay 14, 2015
    Great BBQ in San Jose? Yes it is true. Try the burnt ends. They area favorite.
  • Jason S.heart icon on user image
    Jason SigalJuly 18, 2018
    Two words: amazing brisket!
  • Jamie B.
    Jamie BelskyOctober 17, 2014
    Great brisket sandwich but on top of it all: bacon in the macaroni and cheese! You read that right.
  • Tatiana L.heart icon on user image
    Tatiana LutzJanuary 13, 2015
    Real American place. Home made sauces, great meat, home made sausages
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SchofieldAugust 30, 2015
    Burnt ends are tasty! Brisket is pretty good. Oddly named, but wolf turds are a must try.
  • Lisa
    LisaJune 19, 2012
    Skip the pulled pork and the ribs, get those moist briskets! Also try the wolf turds, corn bread, and the mac n cheese!
  • Reims R.heart icon on user image
    Reims ReimersAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Fatty Brisket and the mac and cheese side has more brisket in it! Wolf turds if you're adventurous.
  • Andréa C.heart icon on user image
    Andréa CecilJune 3, 2016
    Delicious meats. Peanut butter pie is worth it—it has Oreos.
  • Mark S.
    Mark SmalleyDecember 6, 2012
    Great food but a wee bit cold. However, the Mac n Cheese and Peanut Butter Cream Pie Cake are as exceptional as the service :-)
  • fran h.
    fran hylinskiJanuary 14, 2013
    Great food try the peanut butter pie, and don't forget they have live music I think on Thursday nights
  • jojo c.
    jojo cMay 30, 2012
    Chicken leg quarter and pulled pork!! Ribs are pretty good; brisket tender but disappointing flavor. Must order Mac & cheese too!
  • Bryce G.
    Bryce GalenJuly 16, 2012
    Best BBQ in the bay area. They ask you if you want fatty, lean, or mixed. The lean is plenty flavorful in my opinion.
  • Maura B.heart icon on user image
    Maura BurnsOctober 7, 2013
    The brisket is amazing and when combined with the Carolina Sassy BBQ sauce, it's sublime.
  • Anna J.
    Anna JamesDecember 9, 2013
    Loved the pork ribs, very tasty. Would have liked if the beef brisket was served warm.
  • Jaredheart icon on user image
    JaredAugust 18, 2015
    Got the burnt ends. You won't be disappointed if you get them too!
  • Matthew Dean F.
    Matthew Dean FurloJanuary 31, 2013
    The southern greens are great! And if you like it hot, ask for the ghost chili sauce.
  • Kat C.heart icon on user image
    Kat CorlissJune 9, 2017
    Blown away by the burnt ends!
  • Andy W.heart icon on user image
    Andy WoodlyMarch 25, 2016
    Authentic BBQ shack.
  • Brian B.heart icon on user image
    Brian BulkowskiSeptember 27, 2015
    Beer, music, brisket, sauce, wolf turds, burnt ends
  • Dan G.heart icon on user image
    Dan GOctober 6, 2014
    Seriously legit BBQ - go for the brisket and ribs.
  • Andre B.heart icon on user image
    Andre BennettMay 24, 2016
    The Chicken Lolipops are OUT of this world!!
  • Pat A.
    Pat AlbertJune 9, 2018
    I’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.
  • Telecastermanheart icon on user image
    TelecastermanJanuary 13, 2018
    Wolf Turds! brisket, Ribs and Burnt Ends 👍
  • Arianna A.
    Arianna AlvaradoOctober 28, 2011
    The pulled pork is some of the best I've ever had! So good!
  • Erica O.heart icon on user image
    Erica OtaMay 6, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Mac n cheese, corn bread, pulled pork, brisket are great!
  • Cheryl ❤️ M.
    Cheryl ❤️ MarquezMarch 30, 2012
    Try the 3 Meat Combo - Definitely coming back for the fatty brisket #omnomnom Ribs are OK.
  • Warren L.
    Warren LainMay 2, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the 2 Meat Combo - Collard greens are great. Fatty brisket, so good...
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