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  • 751 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA14035 Midland Rd, Poway, CA

Smokin J's BBQ

14035 Midland Rd, Poway, CA
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Featured Items

  • 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!
    FEATURED
    $14.50
  • 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.
    FEATURED
    GLUTEN-FREE
    EGG-FREE
    $19.50
  • Bread Pudding

    Damn that's some good bread pudding!!! Served with house-made whipped cream and caramel sauce.
    FEATURED
    NUT-FREE
    $8.50

Breakfast

Breakfast is served

  • Breakfast J-Rito

    The mother of breakfast burritos. Brisket, over-easy eggs, hash browns, house-made gravy, and aged white cheddar.
    $21.00
  • Belly-up Burrito

    Forget bacon and eggs. How about pork belly and hashbrowns, thrown in a burrito with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and slaw sauce!
    $21.00
  • Loco Smoko

    An island treat with a smokey twist. Over-easy eggs, hash browns, and your choice of meat covered in house-made gravy and piled on a bun.
    $16.00
  • Hashbrown

    $3.00

Food

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.
    $8.00
  • Smoked Meatloaf - 1/2 lb.

    Chef Jason's house-made smoked meatloaf made with brisket trimmings. Just like Mama made it, but better!
    $13.00

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!
    FEATURED
    $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

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

  • Pulled Wagyu Beef - 1/2 lb

    Wagyu beef shoulder smoked for 16 hours and pulled in its own succulent juices.
    GLUTEN-FREE
    EGG-FREE
    DAIRY-FREE
    $18.00
  • 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.
    FEATURED
    GLUTEN-FREE
    EGG-FREE
    $19.50
  • Smoked Chicken Wings - 1lb

    Smoked-then-fried, then tossed in the sauce of your choice. (6 wings per order)
    EGG-FREE
    DAIRY-FREE
    NUT-FREE
    $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.
    GLUTEN-FREE
    EGG-FREE
    DAIRY-FREE
    $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.
    GLUTEN-FREE
    EGG-FREE
    DAIRY-FREE
    $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.
    GLUTEN-FREE
    EGG-FREE
    DAIRY-FREE
    $20.00
  • 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.
    $15.00

Sides

  • Slaw

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

    Baked from scratch and served with house-made honey butter.
    NUT-FREE
    $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.
    EGG-FREE
    NUT-FREE
    $7.00
  • Brisket Tallow Fries

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

    Tasty sweet potato fries, fried in brisket tallow!
    EGG-FREE
    DAIRY-FREE
    NUT-FREE
    $7.50
  • 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.
    EGG-FREE
    NUT-FREE
    $9.75
  • Toasted Bun

    $1.50

Dessert

  • Bread Pudding

    Damn that's some good bread pudding!!! Served with house-made whipped cream and caramel sauce.
    FEATURED
    NUT-FREE
    $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
  • Dr Pepper

    $3.25

Tea, Lemonade, Water

  • Sparkling Water

    $5.50
  • Bottled Water

    $2.50

Merch

Apparel

  • 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 Big Ginger Ale

    $4.25
  • Swell Riptide Rootbeer

    $4.25

The Smokin J

$18.50

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.

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Smokin J's BBQ - San Diego Locations and Hours

Smokin J's BBQ

(858) 463-3538
14035 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064
Closed • Opens Saturday at 10AM
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Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse

(619) 795-1456
751 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Open now • Closes at 9PM
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