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Smoqued BBQ

Smoqued BBQ

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    Samincito
    "Burnt end is to die for ❤️"(7 Tips)
    Craig V.
    "Brisket plate and brisket sandwich are excellent."(9 Tips)
    Christian B.
    "Great beer selection as well."(4 Tips)
    Trevor W.
    "Mac and cheese with a pork belly sandwich"(6 Tips)
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  • Doug d.
    Doug de WetAugust 24, 2013
    Mac 420: a small bucket filled w/meat, mac n cheese, and cornbread. Shameless, you order it, eat it, then return home to rock yourself in the shower, weeping. You return, and order it once again.
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    Christian BJanuary 22, 2016
    Try the everything, it's ALL amazing! The 420 mac, avocado fries, smoked bacon, shepherd's pie, tri-tip... so good. Great beer selection as well. A definite must-visit in SoCal.
  • Mohammed A.heart icon on user image
    Mohammed Abu HajarSeptember 2, 2020
    Yesterday night i have dinner there, I ordered the Burnt End & Brisket with Mac & Cheese with green beans and the devil eggs, it was okay for a late dinner i assume if we come earlier would more juicy
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    B AllredJuly 24, 2016
    The brisket is delicious. My husband had pulled pork & raved about it. We are from Tx & love sweet tea. This was more like sugar water but the delicious food makes you love it. Best bar-B-q ever!!
  • Cecilia H.
    Cecilia HudsonApril 2, 2020
    The menu here has an amazing healthy option as well as the usual. The food is always well cooked.This is a popular little restaurant, and it is worth booking during busy times (weekends). .
  • Todd W.heart icon on user image
    Todd WhiteAugust 14, 2014
    Smoked wings were awesome and on the happy hour menu to make them even better! Good selection of craft beer at the bar. In an awesome downtown area
  • Jon M.heart icon on user image
    Jon MenagerMarch 26, 2018
    DAMN the brisket was delicious. You’d be a fool not to get it and/or the burnt ends. I had the chicken and waffles for their brunch as well and they were SO good. 😍
  • Manjit J.heart icon on user image
    Manjit JhitaSeptember 21, 2016
    Great place for food. Amazing environment and friendly staff. I ordered Smoke BBQ and it was awesome. I recommend try smoke bbq
  • Rayann C.heart icon on user image
    Rayann CastroSeptember 17, 2014
    Love grabbing some brews and food at the bar. Bartenders are always personable and attentive. The cuban sandwich is amazing.
  • Cooper J.heart icon on user image
    Cooper JacksonFebruary 21, 2015
    Order the bacon!! Everyone loves BACON!! It's sweet and delicious! BBQ is the best!
  • Matthew C.heart icon on user image
    Matthew CoxAugust 2, 2015
    Everything I've had here has been fantastic. Be sure to try all three BBQ sauces to find the perfect pairing for you.
  • Cole C.
    Cole CostelloAugust 25, 2013
    Absolutely the best BBQ Ive ever had. And that is saying something. This place beat out some very formidable opponents. Very worth your time, completely worth your money. Come here now and pig out.
  • Chris E.heart icon on user image
    Chris EckeardJanuary 5, 2016
    Brisket and Pork Belly are great. Plenty of beers on tap to find what you like or have the 420 Mac for a meal or split for an appetizer.
  • Craig V.heart icon on user image
    Craig VillamorMay 29, 2021
    Wow. That BBQ sauce is 🔥. Brisket plate and brisket sandwich are excellent.
  • Patrick F.heart icon on user image
    Patrick FallonJanuary 31, 2014
    If the food wasn't already out of this world, there's always great music to be had. In addition, the rotation of brews keep the flavors and surprises alive.
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    TimMarch 3, 2020
    All great BBQ, as good as the one’s I’ve gone to in Texas! If you like real BBQ, this is your place for SoCal!
  • OC Weekly
    OC WeeklyAugust 26, 2013
    Try their melt-in-your-mouth brisket! Smoqued BBQ has developed an all American BBQ smoked styled menu that will surely satisfy your taste-buds!
  • Eric M.heart icon on user image
    Eric MitchellDecember 1, 2019
    The cali mustard based sauce is great with the shepherds pie. Also decent selection of craft brews.
  • Slayphanie
    SlayphanieSeptember 29, 2016
    This is pretty good bbq, coming from Texas, this is better than some places. Ribs and tri-tip FTW
  • Kristin A.
    Kristin ADecember 30, 2012
    If you go on Sunday, you can ask for their reg menu if you don't want something from the Brunch menu. Also $2.50 Mimosas on Sunday.
  • Todd W.heart icon on user image
    Todd WhiteAugust 21, 2014
    Good bbq. Really liked the smoked wings. Big beer selection and happy hour specials too.
  • Christine S.heart icon on user image
    Christine SchmitthammerAugust 4, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great food paired with awesome customer service equates to a good time! Come get yours with their bacon brownies!!
  • Leslie R.
    Leslie ReedOctober 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    You would be a fool not to get the 420 Mac and Cheese!!! It is so amazing! A bucket if heaven. You will not be disappointed.
  • Nicole B.heart icon on user image
    Nicole BJune 23, 2014
    Fantastic brunch! Chicken and waffles was the best - oh that and $3 mimosas, bloody mary's, and screwdrivers!
  • Trevor W.heart icon on user image
    Trevor WalkerJuly 1, 2015
    Mac and cheese with a pork belly sandwich with garlic aoli, arugula, and pickled peppers
  • Anthony J.heart icon on user image
    Anthony JimenezDecember 17, 2016
    The good was great; prices about $15 a plate or more depending on the selection. Parking in the back
  • Sandra
    SandraJuly 20, 2014
    Bring your appetite and ... your patience!!! I have never seen a hostess so disorganized. Waitress seemed happily surprised that our silverware was shinny and clean?! I sure hope so!!
  • Chris H.
    Chris HenleyJune 16, 2013
    Ribs are amazing! Dip them in their California Sauce. I also highly recommend the avocado fries.
  • Craig F.heart icon on user image
    Craig Fisher Jr.March 25, 2017
    Amazing food! Gotta try the hangover burger! Great beers too!
  • Sarahheart icon on user image
    SarahJune 17, 2017
    Shepherd's mac and cheese is da bomb. Their pulled pork is freaking delicious.
  • Rudy L.heart icon on user image
    Rudy LMarch 13, 2015
    Brisket Chili to die for. Don't miss the Burnt Ends either.
  • John C.heart icon on user image
    John CassilloJanuary 7, 2018
    Really good barbeque, even if portions could be a little bigger.
  • Brittany S.
    Brittany SanchezJuly 31, 2013
    Delish and very filling. I recommend the brisket sandwich with fries and load that baby up their bbq sauce!
  • Jacob S.
    Jacob SloanApril 15, 2014
    The Monte Cristo for brunch is a great way to start the day.
  • Dave D.heart icon on user image
    Dave DubellMarch 25, 2016
    Awesome barbecue and the Bacon is to die for!
  • Tony M.
    Tony MascarenasAugust 25, 2013
    So far everything is delish. And I am a bbw snob. Very good!
  • Johnny C.
    Johnny CaliforniaAugust 26, 2014
    Great craft beer selection. The burnt ends are a must try.
  • James A. P.
    James A. PolancoSeptember 26, 2012
    420 Mac & Cheese is awesome!!! Good meal for one person or great appetizers for a few...
  • Rayann C.heart icon on user image
    Rayann CastroSeptember 16, 2012
    Try the cuban sandwich, so yummy with the pickle and thin-sliced ham!
  • Samincito
    SamincitoOctober 2, 2016
    Burnt end is to die for ❤️
  • Joey B.heart icon on user image
    Joey BrantleyAugust 15, 2014
    The burnt ends were great!
  • BJ O.heart icon on user image
    BJ OrbaseAugust 7, 2014
    Pulled pork. Nuff said. Haha just kidding but really the pulled pork.
  • Peachesxyz V.
    Peachesxyz Veatch CppiFebruary 15, 2013
    Amazing food!! Everything was delish!!
  • sarah jane b.
    sarah jane barbaDecember 22, 2012
    Ballast Point's Victory at Sea Porter... Mmmmm :-)
  • Summer E.heart icon on user image
    Summer EtterNovember 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for a plate of bacon...You'll love it!!
  • Charles H.heart icon on user image
    Charles HalbertOctober 10, 2014
    Tasty bbq and craft beer from cali
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    SarahJune 17, 2017
    Smoked pork nachos
  • Nick C.heart icon on user image
    Nick CastroMarch 11, 2013
    The avocado fries are amazing!
  • Herschel A.
    Herschel ASeptember 14, 2012
    Burnt ends. The benchmark upon which all other barbeque should be measured.
  • Susan B.heart icon on user image
    Susan BeckJanuary 8, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    This place is AWESOME..!! Kill the Keg Tuesdays are the SHIT..!!
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