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    Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse

    751 Fourth Avenue

    San Diego, CA 92101


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    Special Thangs!

    • Loaded Fries

      It's like if regular fries threw on a tuxedo t-shirt and shiny shoes before crashing your wedding. Cajun fries covered in creamy mac n' cheese and topped with the meat of your choice. Sometimes you need to get a little fancy with it.
      $22.00
    • Texas Twinkies (2pcs)

      Jalapeños stuffed with cheese and smoked brisket and then wrapped in bacon. These might not remain "fresh" for a century, like their namesake, but they sure taste a lot better.
      $8.50

    Combos

    • 3 x 2

      Today, we feast! 1/4lb. of pulled pork, 1/4lb. of brisket, and 3 smoked-then-fried wings, with your choice of two sides, and a slice of white bread.
      $36.00
    • TV Dinner

      For those days when all you want to do is crash on the couch and put on a movie, but you're still very hungry and need to solve that problem. Enjoy 1/3 lb succulent smoked meat with your choice of two sides, and let the rest of the world melt away.
      $18.00

    Sandwiches, Burgers, and a Salad

    • The Wagyu J

      The new signature sandwich. Wagyu beef smoked for 16 hours and pulled in its own juices piled on a bun with pork belly and house-made coleslaw.
      $17.50
    • The Smokin' J

      It's our namesake, so you know it must be good. Succulent brisket, mouth-watering pork belly, and delectable slaw, piled high on a toasted brioche bun.
      $19.00
    • The Classic

      This is BBQ on a bun. Slow-smoked pulled pork, perched on a bed of slaw and pickles, overflowing a toasted brioche bun.
      $15.00
    • Spicy Brisket Melt

      Marinated chopped brisket, on herb-toasted sourdough, with melted gouda.
      $18.00
    • Grilled Cheese

      Some days just call for a gooey slice of childhood. Others call for a gooey slice of childhood with some brisket to feel a little more grown up.
      $10.00
    • The Salad

      Beautiful greens, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, and shaved parmesan, served with your choice of meat and dressing.
      $12.00

    Appropriations

    • The Cali J-Rito

      What happens to a California burrito when you make it with the best brisket around. Pulled Wagyu beef, pork belly, Cajun fries, slaw, and BBQ sauced wrapped up in a flour tortilla.
      $21.00
    • Brisket Taco

      Smoked brisket, queso chihuahua, house-made pico de gallo, corn tortilla.
      $8.00
    • Pork Belly Taco

      Smoked-then-fried pork belly, queso chihuahua, house-made pico de gallo, corn tortilla.
      $7.50
    • Chicken Taco

      Smoked chicken, queso chihuahua, house-made pico de gallo, corn tortilla.
      $6.00
    • Pulled Pork Taco

      Pulled pork, queso chihuahua, house-made pico de gallo, corn tortilla.
      $6.00
    • Wagyu Beef Taco

      Slow smoked Wagyu beef shoulder, queso chihuahua, house-made pico de gallo, corn tortilla.
      $7.50
    • Chorizo J-Rito

      Chorizo, eggs, hash browns, cheese! Come on! Dip it in some spicy BBQ sauce and you are set!
      $19.00

    Meats

    • Pulled Wagyu Beef - 1/2lb.

      Wagyu beef plate rib smoked for 16 hours with California white oak and pulled in its own succulent juices.
      $19.00
    • Full Spare Ribs - 1lb.

      These are so big ol meaty pork ribs, dry-rubbed and smoked for 6 hours until they become the thing you crave when you wake up in the morning.
      $22.00
    • Pulled Pork - 1/2 lb.

      The little piggy who went to the market came out succulent and full of flavor. Our pulled pork is dry-rubbed and smoked for 12-16 hours before being pulled to order.
      $18.00
    • Jalapeño Cheddar Pork Hot Link - 1/2 lb.

      House-stuffed pork hot links packed with cheddar and jalapeño for ALL the flavor! These links are UNCURED! We do not use any nitrates or preservatives, only good ol fashioned smoke.
      $16.00
    • Brisket Hot Link - 1/2 lb.

      House-stuffed-and-smoked brisket hot links, with just enough heat. These links are UNCURED! We do not use any nitrates or preservatives, only good ol fashioned smoke.
      $16.00
    • Pork Belly - 1/2 lb.

      This is what bacon wants to be when it grows up. Our belly is smoked, braised, pressed and chilled overnight, and finished in the fryer. 96 hours to make, 2 seconds to devour.. Half a pound is 3-4 slices
      $19.00
    • Brisket. -1/2 lb.

      If we reached deep into your mind, pulled out the best dream you've ever had, smoked it for 12-16 hours, and served it on a golden platter, it would taste something like this.
      $21.00
    • Burnt Ends - 1/2 lb.

      If you’re lucky, one day you may find an oyster with a pearl. If you’re extremely lucky, one day you might wrap your lips around these mouth-watering morsels of beef.
      $21.00
    • Smoked-then-fried Wings - 1lb.

      After bathing in buttermilk overnight we smoke these puppies for 3 hours and fry them to order. Toss them in a sauce of your choice (bbq, buffalo, slaw sauce, cajun dry-rub), or naked. Nine wings per order.
      $16.00
    • Smoked Pork Wings - 1lb.

      Smoked-then-fried nuggets of pork rib heaven, tossed in the sauce of your choice.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.00

    Homemade Sides

    • Slaw

      Trust us, you like this slaw. Fresh chopped cabbage in our house-made slaw sauce. Simple and perfect.
      $5.00
    • Smoked Succotash

      Sweet corn, red onions, red peppers, zucchini, edamame, and cauliflower living together in harmony. A feast for the eyes and tongue.
      $6.00
    • Bean Crack

      So good you'll be hooked. Navy beans smoked in pork stock and bbq sauce, with chopped onions, chopped peppers, and chunks of smoked-then-braised-then-fried pork belly.
      $6.00
    • Mac n Cheese

      Shells covered in the creamiest combo of smoked gouda, white cheddar, yellow cheddar, and parmesan.
      $7.50
    • Brisket Tallow Fries

      Most commonly uttered word after someone eats our fries: "Damn!" (NOTE: fries are prepared upon your arrival to ensure they are fresh. Please plan on waiting 3-5 minutes)
      $7.50
    • Cornbread

      Fresh baked cornbread with whipped honey butter. Seriously, how can you turn that down?
      $6.00
    • Toasted Bun

      $1.50

    Feasts

    • BBQ Platter

      For groups who don't want to compromise! Chow down on 1 lb. of Pulled Wagyu Beef, 1 lb. of Pulled Pork, 3 Hot Links, 16 oz. each of our Bean Crack, Mac n' Cheese, Smoked Succotash, and Slaw, with 6 slices of white bread and 16 oz. of bbq sauce.
      $155.00
    • BBQ Feast

      Host the party of your dreams! Feast on 2 lbs. of Pulled Wagyu Beef, 2 lbs. of Pulled Pork, 5 Hot Links, 32 oz. each of our Bean Crack, Mac n' Cheese, Smoked Succotash and Slaw, with 12 slices of white bread and 32 oz. of bbq sauce.
      $295.00

    Desserts

    • Banana Pudding

      Sliced bananas. Nilla wafers. Sometimes simple is perfect, just like this banana pudding.
      $7.00
    • Bread Pudding

      Served with house-made whipped cream and caramel sauce.
      $9.00
    • Tasty Churro

      The tastiest churro covered with cinnamon and sugar and served with our house-made caramel sauce.
      $4.00

    Sauces and Dips!

    • Spicy BBQ Sauce 3oz.

      It's our house-made, delicious bbq sauce, but spicy! We turn up the heat with Fresno peppers.
      $0.99
    • BBQ Sauce 3oz

      House-made sauce that is a little sweet, a little tangy, and designed to compliment your food, not overwhelm it.
      $0.99
    • Slaw Sauce 2oz

      House-made, mayo-based sauce with a little tang and a little zing. Great on brisket, burgers, and FRIES!
      $0.99
    • Ketchup 2oz

      Unadulterated, house-made ketchup. Dip away my friends.
      $0.75
    • White Gravy 3oz.

      $1.50
    • Ranch

      $0.50
    • Blue Cheese

      $0.50
    • Green Goddess 2oz

      An herbacious dressing great for dipping fries in!
      $1.25

    Merch

    • Cook Book

      $35.00
    • Hat OG

      $30.00
    • T-Shirt OG

      $25.00
    • Le Cajun

      $9.99
    • Burger Rub

      $9.99
    • The Beef Rub

      $9.99
    • The Rub

      $9.99
    • The Ketchup Bottle

      $9.99
    • The Sauce Bottle

      $9.99

    Beverages

    Soda and Such

    • Swell Colafornia

      $5.00
    • Swell Diet Colafornia

      $5.00
    • Swell Riptide Rootbeer

      $5.00
    • Swell Coffee Vanilla Cream

      $5.00
    • Swell Pomegranate

      $5.00
    • Swell Wild Blueberry

      $5.00
    • Swell Big Ginger Ale

      $5.00
    • Swell Lime-N-Lemon

      $5.00
    • Sweet Tea

      $5.00
    • Unsweet Tea

      $5.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    MondayClosed
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:15 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 8:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    751 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

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