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    Smokin J's BBQ

    14035 Midland Rd

    Poway, CA 92064


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    Special Thangs

    • Loaded Fries

      We take our cajun fries and top them with mac n' cheese and your choice of smokey, delicious meat.
      $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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00

    Sandwiches 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.
      $17.00
    • 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.
      $18.50
    • Ye Ol' BBQ Sandwich

      Here ye! Here ye! BBQ shall be for the people, and the people should get to choose their BBQ. Henceforth, Ye Ol BBQ Sandwich. Choose ye meat and lay on the fixins!
      $14.50
    • The Melted Bird

      The only thing better than Mama's Chicken Salad is when you throw it on a toasted sourdough bread and melt white cheddar all over it.
      $15.50
    • The Spicy Brisket Melt

      Chopped brisket marinated in garlic, serrano peppers, pork stock, and hot sauce, served on an herb toasted sourdough with pickles and melted chihuahua cheese.
      $17.50
    • The Burger

      A delicious grass-fed/corn-finished beef patty topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and lettuce, with slaw sauce on the side.
      $15.50
    • The 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.
      $9.50
    • The Salad

      Beautiful greens, carrots, peppers, cucumbers, and shaved parmesan, served with your choice of meat and dressing.
      $10.50

    Appropriations

    • 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
    • Chicken Taco

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

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

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

      Slow-smoked pulled pork, queso chihuahua, house-made pico de gallo, corn tortilla.
      $7.00
    • Pulled Wagyu Beef Taco

      Smoked Wagyu beef shoulder, queso chihuahua, house-made pico de gallo, corn tortilla.
      $7.50
    • Carne Asada Taco

      Black angus skirt steak carne asada, queso chihuahua, house made avocado sauce, corn tortilla. Get this taco!!!!
      $7.50

    Combo Platters

    • 3 x 3

      A feast for one with 1/4lb. of pulled pork, 1/4lb. of brisket, 2 pieces of chicken, with 3.5 oz. of mac n' cheese, slaw, bean crack, and a slice of white bread. Upgrade to a 3x3 Super where we replace the three small sides with your choice of two full-sized sides.
      $28.00
    • 3 x 3 Super

      An upgraded feast for one, with 1/4lb. of pulled pork, 1/4lb. of brisket, 2 pieces of chicken, and your choice of two full-sized sides.
      $32.00
    • 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 your choice of one meat and two sides. Then let the rest of the world melt away.
      $14.00

    Meats

    • Carne Asada - 1/2 lb

      This is what your cravings crave. Black Angus skirt steak (like it should be) marinated, grilled over white oak, and finished to order in an iron skillet.
      $19.00
    • Chicken - 1/2 Bird

      The juiciest bird this side of the Mississippi.
      $16.00
    • Pulled Wagyu Beef - 1/2 lb

      Wagyu beef shoulder smoked for 16 hours and pulled in its own succulent juices.
      $18.00
    • Spare Ribs - 1 lb

      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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.50
    • Smoked Chicken Wings - 1 lb

      Smoked-then-fried, then tossed in the sauce of your choice. (6 wings per order)
      $16.00
    • Pork Belly - 1/2 lb

      This is what bacon wants to be when it grows up. Our belly is dry-brined for 3 days, smoked, braised, and finished in the fryer. One week to make, two seconds to devour.
      $19.00
    • 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.
      $16.00
    • Brisket - 1/2 lb

      If we went deep into your mind, pulled out the best dream you've ever had, smoked it for 12-14 hours, and served it on a golden platter, it would taste something like this.
      $20.00
    • Burnt Ends - 1/2 lb

      If you’re lucky, you may one day 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. We take the point of the brisket, cube it, then smoke it for up to 3 hours in a bath of pork stock and our house-made bbq sauce. (Limited Availability!)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Beef Hot Link - 1/2 lb

      House-made beef hot links with a little bit of spice that makes everything nice. These links are UNCURED! We do not use any nitrates or preservatives, only good ol fashioned smoke. Each link is approximately a 1/2lb.
      $15.00
    • Jalapeño Cheddar Hot Link - 1/2 lb

      House-stuffed pork and beef 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.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00

    Sides

    • Slaw

      Trust us, you like this slaw. Fresh chopped cabbage in our house-made slaw sauce. Simple and perfect.
      $4.00
    • 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.
      $5.50
    • Cornbread

      Baked from scratch and served with house-made honey butter.
      $5.50
    • 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
    • Mac n Cheese

      Creamy and gooey with our house-made three-cheese sauce.
      $7.00
    • Brisket Tallow Fries

      Most commonly uttered word after someone eats our fries: Fried in brisket tallow for impeccable flavor.
      $7.50
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Tasty sweet potato fries, fried in brisket tallow!
      $7.50
    • Mama's Chicken Salad

      Just like Mama made it. White meat from our smoked chicken, pulled and tossed with a bit of mayo, chopped celery, and chopped grapes.
      $8.75
    • Brisket Chili

      The best brisket makes the best chili. Yeah, we put brisket in our chili, then cover it with cheese and red onions. You're welcome.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.75
    • Toasted Bun

      $1.50

    BBQ Feasts

    • Family Platter

      Treat the family right with 1 lb. of Brisket, 1 lb. of Pulled Pork, 1 whole Chicken , 16oz. each of Bean Crack, Mac n' Cheese, Slaw, and Smoked Succotash, 6 slices of Wonder bread, and a pint of The Sauce. Serves 4-6.
      $132.00
    • Party Platter

      Parties are better when you serve 2 lbs. of Brisket, 2 lbs. of Pulled Pork, 2 whole Chickens, one quart each of Bean Crack, Mac n' Cheese, Slaw, and Smoked Succotash, 12 slices of Wonder bread, and 32oz. of The Sauce. (Feeds 10-12 people)
      $249.00

    Dessert

    • Bread Pudding

      Damn that's some good bread pudding!!! Served with house-made whipped cream and caramel sauce.
      $8.50
    • Banana Pudding

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

      The tastiest churro covered with cinnamon and sugar and served with our house-made caramel sauce.
      $3.75

    Sauces and Dips

    • 3.25oz. Spicy BBQ Sauce

      It's our house-made, delicious bbq sauce, but spicy! We turn up the heat with Fresno peppers.
      $1.00
    • 3.25oz. BBQ Sauce

      House-made sauce that is a little sweet, a little tangy, and designed to compliment your food, not overwhelm it.
      $1.00
    • 2oz. Ketchup

      Unadulterated, house-made ketchup. Dip away my friends.
      $0.75
    • 3.25oz. Green Goddess

      An herbacious creamy dressing. Great for sandwiches or dipping fries!
      $1.50
    • 3.25oz. Slaw Sauce

      The dressing we toss our Slaw in; mayo based with a bit of vinegar and a slight kick. Great on burgers, salads, and fries!
      $1.00
    • Grilled onions

      $0.50

    Online Beverages

    Juice

    • Orange Juice

      $5.00
    • Martinelli's Apple Juice

      $4.25

    Soda

    • Swell Big Ginger Ale

      $4.25
    • Swell Riptide Rootbeer

      $4.25
    • Mexican Coke

      $5.50
    • Mexican Sprite

      $5.50
    • Mexican Fanta

      $5.50
    • Dr Pepper

      $3.25
    • Coke Zero

      $3.25

    Tea, Lemonade, Water

    • Sparkling Water

      $5.50
    • Bottled Water

      $2.50

    Merch

    Apparel

    • Vegan T

      $30.00
    • Black T (Unisex)

      $25.00
    • Black T (Women's)

      $25.00
    • Poway T

      $25.00
    • Tank Top

      $25.00
    • Hat

      $20.00
    • Patch

      $5.00
    • SD Cooks Book

      $35.00

    Sauces & Rubs

    • The Sauce

      $10.00
    • The Ketchup

      $10.00
    • The Rub

      $10.00
    • Beef Rub

      $10.00
    • Le Cajun

      $10.00
    • Burger Rub

      $10.00

    Office Lunch Package

    Office Lunch Sandwiches

    The Office Lunch Package includes ten sandwiches with your choice of meat ( pickles, pickled onions, and BBQ sauce on the side). Each sandwich comes with a bag of Lays potato chips and bottle of water. Additional sandwiches available!
    • Sandwiches for the crew

      Ten sandwiches with your choice of meat and pickles and pickled onions on the side. Each sandwich comes with a bag of chips and bottle of water. Additional sandwiches available!
      $150.00

    Office Lunch Sides and Dessert

    • Half-pan of Bean Crack (feeds 10-12)

      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.
      $60.00
    • Half-pan of Mac n' Cheese (feeds 10-12)

      Creamy and gooey with our house-made three-cheese sauce.
      $72.00
    • Half-pan of Slaw (feeds 10-12)

      Trust us, you like this slaw. Fresh chopped cabbage in our house-made slaw sauce. Simple and perfect.
      $42.00
    • Half-pan of Smoked Succotash (feeds 10-12)

      Sweet corn, red onions, red peppers, zucchini, edamame, and cauliflower living together in harmony. A feast for the eyes and tongue.
      $60.00
    • Half-pan of Banana Pudding (feeds 10-12)

      Sliced bananas. Nilla wafers. Sometimes simple is perfect, just like this banana pudding.
      $55.00

    Office Lunch Swell Sodas

    Locally produced craft soda made with real cane sugar.
    • Swell Pomegranate

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Colafornia

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Diet Colafornia

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Swell Big Ginger Ale

      $4.25
    • Swell Riptide Rootbeer

      $4.25
    • Coffee Vanilla Cream

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25

    Grilled onions

    $0.50
    Request advisory
    We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Slow-smoked meats and house-made sides served with a smile.

    Location

    14035 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064

    Directions


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