Smoking Pig Bbq - San Jose

Usually I don't like brisket without sauce, but I also think Brisket should keep without sauce, and this place does BBQ very good! Can still eat during the pandemic!

From all BBQ restaurants I tried in the South Bay area, this had the best food. I had the Angus bovine breeze, and it was perfectly seasoned, and so tender you can easily cut it with a fork that fell it in my mouth as I ate it. I had the maize bread and a side salad to go with it. This place also has a full bar, although I did not drink, it is for those who want it. Overall the service was excellent and so the food was definitely back.

This classic BBQ house is a Silicon Valley institution. The test of the good grill is as it tastes naked (the BBQ, not the person who cares). You can use any sauce you like and welcome to it, but if you want to make sure that you are right BBQ, try a bite without the sauce first. Judgment: I always eat Smokin’ Pig’s BBQ without sauce for the whole meal. Try to smoke delicious food!

Had the double smoking pig burger and it was so good! The juicy burned ends are also a must order!

Smoking Pig has their other location on 4th St, but I like this location because it has a full bar. They have amazing brisket, delicious sides, and my consistent go-to for a quick, light lunch are the chicken lollipops and “wolf turds” (sausage and cheese stuffed jalapeños wrapped in bacon). Both are smoked to perfection. I love these so much it inspired me to make them at home occasionally, and I appreciate the time and effort that goes into it. They have great in-house bbq sauces, solid selection of beers on tap, and I highly recommend it. Dine in is great, but I’ve gotten their brisket to go and their food travels well. Check it out!