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    The Pioneer

    8622 Lake Murray Blvd

    San Diego, CA 92119


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    Get Things Rollin'
    Mac & Cheese
    Loaded Fries
    Salads
    Burgers
    Sandwiches
    Melts
    Classics
    BBQ Plates
    Side Fixins
    Kids Menu
    Dessert

    Featured Items

    • Party of 2

      6oz brisket, 6oz pulled pork, 6oz boneless skinless chicken and choice of 3 sides (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3)
      $33.95
    • BBQ Prime Brisket Sandwich

      Smoked prime beef brisket, coleslaw, house pickles, and pickled red onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95
    • 1 Pound Spare Ribs

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $22.95

    Get Things Rollin'

    • Wings

      brined, smoked, fried, choice of buffalo, BBQ, Spicy BBQ or dry rub, carrots
      $15.95
    • Crispy Chicken Tenders

      hand breaded, buttermilk marinade, carrots
      $13.95
    • Cup Brisket Chili

      cheddar jack, onions, ground smoked brisket
      $6.00
    • Bowl Brisket Chili

      cheddar jack, onions, ground smoked brisket
      $10.00
    • Pork Belly Burnt Ends

      elote corn salad, spicy bbq, green onions GF*
      $15.95
    • BBQ Skins

      pulled pork, cheddar jack, spicy BBQ, chipotle ranch, chives V*
      $14.95
    • Martini's Nachos

      smoked chicken adobo, cheddar jack, pico de gallo, sour cream, pickled jalapenos
      $15.95

    Mac & Cheese

    • OG Best Mac

      elbow pasta, cheddar, American, smoked gouda, panko cheddar topping
      $11.95
    • Poblano Pork

      roasted poblano, pulled pork, panko cheddar topping V*
      $13.95

    Loaded Fries

    • BBQ Pulled Pork

      pulled pork, queso, BBQ, pickled red onions, jalapeiio V*
      $13.95
    • Buffalo Chicken

      crispy buffalo chicken, queso, chipotle ranch, bleu cheese crumble V*
      $14.95
    • Poutine

      beef brisket, cheese curd, gravy, chives
      $15.95

    Salads

    • Chicken Caesar Salad

      grilled chicken breast, brioche croutons, parmesan, romaine
      $14.95
    • Five Grain Salad with Chicken

      Chicken breast, arugula, mixed whole grains, roasted tomatoes, cucumber, bleu cheese, pecans, tomato vinaigrette GF* V*
      $15.95
    • S.O.B Salad

      black beans, tomato, roasted corn, cheddar jack, crispy chicken, chipotle ranch, crispy tortilla strips GF* V*
      $15.95
    • Cobb Salad

      romaine, bleu cheese, bacon, tomato, red wine vinaigrette, house-smoked turkey breast, egg gf v*
      $15.95

    Burgers

    • Classic Cheeseburger

      American cheese, LTOP. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $14.95
    • Classic Hamburger

      lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $14.95
    • Q Burger

      Beef patty, cheddar cheese, pulled pork, bbq sauce, onion strings, LTOP. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $17.95
    • TJ Burger

      Beef patty, jalapeño, pepper jack, chipotle mayo, LTOP topped with a grilled jalapeno. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese or onion rings + $2) GF*, V*
      $15.95
    • Impossible Burger

      plant based burger, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, special sauce, LTOP. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF* V
      $16.95
    • Pioneer Burger

      fried provolone, spicy tomato jam, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95

    Sandwiches

    • BBQ Prime Brisket Sandwich

      Smoked prime beef brisket, coleslaw, house pickles, and pickled red onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95
    • BBQ Chicken Sandwich

      Boneless skinless chicken breast, coleslaw, house pickles, and pickled red onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95
    • BBQ Smoked Meatloaf Sandwich

      Smoked brisket meatloaf, coleslaw, house pickles, and pickled red onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95
    • BBQ Pork Shoulder Sandwich

      Smoked pork shoulder, coleslaw, house pickles, and pickled red onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95
    • BBQ Brisket Links Sandwich

      Smoked beef brisket hot links, coleslaw, house pickles, and pickled red onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese or onion rings + $2)
      $16.95
    • BBQ Smoked Turkey Sandwich

      Smoked turkey breast, coleslaw, house pickles, and pickled red onions, brioche bun. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95
    • Party Fowl Sandwich

      breaded to order chicken breast, house pickles, red onions, choice of Nashville hot, Buffalo, bbq or spicy bbq, brioche bun. Served with choice of side, (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95
    • Cody's Turkey Club

      smoked turkey breast, lettuce, tomato, bacon, honey mustard, sourdough with choice of side (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $15.95

    Melts

    • BIG O'

      smoked brisket, caramelized onions, whole grain aioli, swiss cheese with choice of side. (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $17.95
    • Patty Melt

      burger, caramelized onions, swiss, 1000 island, marble rye bread with choice of side (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $15.95
    • Meatloaf Melt

      house loaf, apple bbq, American cheese, red onions, house pickles, on Texas toast with choice of side (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $15.95
    • Jeremy Pastrami

      1000 island, fresh kraut, swiss, house smoked pastrami , marble rye with choice of side (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95
    • Jeremy Turkey

      1000 island, fresh kraut, swiss, choice of house smoked turkey breast, marble rye with choice of side (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3) GF*
      $16.95

    Classics

    • Smoked Meatloaf

      ground brisket, apple bbq glaze, mashed potatoes, buttered peas, Texas toast
      $20.95
    • Pot Roast

      confit fingerling potatoes, baby carrots, pearl onions, smoked brisket point
      $21.95
    • Fried Chicken

      two crispy chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, green beans, bacon gravy
      $19.95
    • Brisket Point Pappardelle

      smoked red wine braised brisket, baby carrots, pearl onions, peas, fresh pappardelle
      $23.95

    BBQ Plates

    Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & texas toast. sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings +$3 GF*
    • Prime Smoked Brisket

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $25.95
    • 1 Pound Spare Ribs

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $22.95
    • 2 Pound Spare Ribs

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $30.95
    • Boneless Skinless Chicken

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $17.95
    • Nashville Hot Chicken

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $19.95
    • Smoked Brisket Links

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $19.95
    • Pulled Pork Shoulder

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $20.95
    • 2 Meat Combo

      GF* Served with choice of 2 sides, house pickles & Texas toast., mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3.00
      $24.95
    • Party of 2

      6oz brisket, 6oz pulled pork, 6oz boneless skinless chicken and choice of 3 sides (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $3)
      $33.95
    • Party of 4

      12oz brisket, 12oz pulled pork, 12oz boneless skinless chicken, choice of 2 pints sides (sub mac & cheese, brisket chili or onion rings + $4)
      $61.95
    • Party of 6

      1LB brisket, 1LB pulled pork, 1LB boneless skinless chicken, choice of 2 quarts sides (sub mac & cheese, onion rings or chili +$6)
      $87.95
    • Party of 12

      2LB brisket, 2LB pulled pork, 2LB boneless skinless chicken, choice of 4 quarts sides (sub mac & cheese, onion rings or brisket chili +$12)
      $173.95

    Side Fixins

    • French Fries

      $5.00
    • Bacon Potato Salad

      $5.00
    • Killer Baked Beans

      $5.00
    • Collard Greens

      $5.00
    • Coleslaw

      $5.00
    • Off the Cob Street Corn

      $5.00
    • Texas Toast

      $1.00
    • Cup Brisket Chili

      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      $5.00
    • Mac & Cheese

      $6.00
    • Onion Rings

      $6.00
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $5.00
    • Green Beans

      $5.00

    Kids Menu

    • Kids Mac & Cheese

      Served with choice of fries, carrots or oranges
      $8.00
    • Kids Hamburger

      Served with choice of fries, carrots or oranges
      $8.00
    • Kids Chicken Tenders

      Served with choice of fries, carrots or oranges
      $8.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      Served with choice of fries, carrots or oranges
      $8.00
    • Kids Grilled Chicken

      $8.00
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      $8.00
    • Kids Pulled Pork Sammie

      $8.00
    • Kids Pepsi

      $1.25
    • Kids Diet Pepsi

      $1.25
    • Kids Sierra Mist

      $1.25
    • Kids Lemonade

      $1.25
    • Kids Shirley Temple

      $1.50

    Dessert

    • Bourbon Pecan Pie

      candied pecans, fresh whipped cream
      $4.95
    • Elvis Bread Pudding

      W/ ice cream
      $6.95
    • Apple Crisp

      granny smith apples, cinnamon, oatmeal crisp, topped with vanilla bean ice cream
      $6.95
    • Cherry Delight

      cream cheese mousse, graham cracker crumble, luxardo cherries
      $6.95

    Fried Chicken

    $19.95

    two crispy chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, green beans, bacon gravy

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    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Monday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Something for everyone on this menu including our signature Texas style BBQ smoked low and slow over oak for 12-16 hours. Healthful options including entrée-sized salads and bowls loaded with grains, fresh veggies, hearty protiens, burgers, sandwiches and comfort food sides. ***A 4% surcharge will be added to all Guest checks to help cover increasing costs and in our support of the recent increases to minimum wage and benefits for our dedicated Team Members.

    Location

    8622 Lake Murray Blvd, San Diego, CA 92119

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