Smoked and Tasty is amazing. I picked up catering from Smoked and Tasty for several days of…read moreholiday group eating. Absolutely everything was fresh, extremely tasty and visually appealing as well. Over the course of a couple of days, I ordered roast ducks, baked salmon with dill and pomengranate seeds, prime rib, arugula salad with apples and pecans, arugula salad with feta cheese, mandarins and pomengranate seeds, roast brussels sprouts, green beans with almonds, roast potatoes and roasted mixed vegetables. There wasn't a single dish that was a miss. Everyone was amazed at how well everything was seasoned. I was looking for authentically good catering. Smoked and Tasty more than delivered. The owner is also super nice!

I was working in the area and was first drawn in by the window advertising, very classic and not…read moreflashy. The second thing that drew me in were the smells of smoked meats and fish (not overpowering at all) I was originally just looking for a place to grab a quick snack and do some computer work. But once I got to talking to one of the friendly staff, my three slices of salmon turned into a lox bagel and I decided to grab a small block of smoked cheddar to take home. *I should note that the lox bagel is the only sandwich item they offer from the menu. Everything else can be purchased by the pound No frills is something you will notice I personally look for in a small business. If there are too many frills, I start to wonder what you're trying to distract me from. Smoked lox was fantastic, the bagel was nice and fresh. Like I said NO FRILLS, just honest smoked offerings made by people who care. I ran into this place without trying and I will definitely come back to try the smoked chicken wings and salmon jerky!

We hired 3rd Step Smokehouse, to cater our Christmas office party, and wow everything was…read moreabsolutely amazing. The food was beyond delicious, but what truly stood out was the next-level customer service. Their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care really set them apart. The brisket and chicken were incredibly juicy and full of flavor, cooked to perfection. And the potato salad...out of this universe !! Hands down one of the best I've ever had...sorry mom You can truly tell they care about both their food and the people they serve. We couldn't have asked for a better catering experience! Highly recommend!!

I recently hired them to cater for an event and the food was off the chain. Everyone was thrilled…read morewith food. We thought we would have tons of leftover, but nearly every bit was eaten! Highly recommend.

Every staff Every staff and team members working professionally, efficiently and mostly effective…read more Warm personalities with out becoming boozy buddies for brovreromance. The tops!@!

Just WOW. I'm so glad I found Mike and Silver Spur BBQ - we had him cater our Super Bowl party the…read moreSunday after our wedding and every dish in the spread was a standout, from the 2 different types of coleslaw to the mac and cheese and tri tip and chicken and PEACH COBBLER. On top of the high quality food, Mike was also so easy and accommodating to work with. I want to throw another party just to eat this bbq again. Thank you Mike!!!!

If you love real barbecue, Evan's Smokehouse is one of those places you keep coming back to…read more The brisket is undeniable -- perfectly smoked, incredibly tender, and full of flavor. One of my favorite ways to order it is the Austin Midnight brisket sandwich, which is absolutely incredible. My personal go-to though is the Carolina Sandwich -- pulled pork, topped with homemade coleslaw on a brioche bun. Every Bite is amazing! The coleslaw is outstanding and balances the pulled pork perfectly. Honestly, all of the meats here are fantastic. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the house links have such a great balance of flavor with a little bit of heat. The sides are just as memorable. The mac and cheese is as creamy as it gets, the beans have incredible flavor, and the cornbread with green chiles is so delicious. But the potato salad is a must. I order the potato salad every single time I eat here. It's one of those sides that you start craving after you've had it once. And don't leave without dessert -- Chef Evan is a pastry chef on top of being an incredible pitmaster, and the Nana pudding is the perfect finish. Beyond the food, Evan is just a genuinely great human being who really cares about his craft and the people he serves. You can taste the care in the food and feel it in the atmosphere. I've also ordered catering from him and always feel incredibly taken care of. It's rare to find someone who puts this much heart into what they do.

I love this spot!!…read more The food is always fresh and I've gone different times of the day and think oh today will be a miss but till this freaking day it always hits like how?! It's really good bbq quality. The sides are really good too, the chili brisket needs a bigger size cuz I could eat that all day long, the mac n cheese is really good too I like eating them together lol. Brisket is amazing, ribs are Amazing. Only thing I would like to see is bbq sauce on the side I like the taste of the meat without it being smothered, it's better as a dipping sauce. The area is clean and like a backyard scene, the cook and service is cool they be just ready to cook and serve in that spaceship lol. This place is a hidden gem! 8/10 What's it needs: Different or more dipping sauce options: Dijon mustard bbq, Spicy siracha bbq sauce, chipotle Smokey bbq sauce. I'm just throwing ideas out here. Bigger or more sizes for the sides Keep sauces as dipping sides and add salt and pepper before serving. These would make it a 10/10 as a fact not opinion.

We were seated immediately and our server was great. Friendly, happy and offered insight into the…read morenew menu. We got three appetizers: fried pickles 8 out of 10; brisket Mac and cheese. 9 out of 10 but the portion is not worth the price. And the burnt ends 8 out of 10 but, again a lot of bread and not much Burnt ends. All in all a good meal and the service was outstanding.

We received a gift card as a Christmas gift so we headed to Temecula to Lucille's. It's located…read moretowards the end of the mall, which is a very busy mall and be prepared to drive around to look for parking. We were greeted promptly upon entering and were seated right away in the bar area in a booth. Our server was nice, but lacked som initiative to refill our drinks. We ordered the 3 meat platter which included our choice of 3 meats, 2 sides, and 2 biscuits. For our meat we selected: - pork belly burnt ends - beef brisket - pulled pork The bbq was good, only complaint is it was served luke warm and therefore it got cold rather quickly. For our sides we had the Mac n Cheese and mashed potatoes. The Mac n Cheese tasted like boxed and not fresh so not our favorite. The biscuits were also luke warm and a bit hard. Not sure if their food sits for a while before it's served or not properly warmed as everything was served luke warm.

Sancho's Smokehouse is the BEST BBQ we have literally eaten. We had their pork ribs, Mac/Cheese…read more(with Bacon....Yum), and their coleslaw. All was fantastic. We are also going to have Sancho's Smokehouse cater our Christmas party. Ron is the best. He is such a nice guy. Super easy to work with. His suggestions for our menu were the best. We will hire him again and again. Thank you Ron for hosting our party. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Great selections, times I visited smoke meats are fresh. The only downside is that you cant order…read morehalf like pig ears. Texture is just right, not too hard and not too soft. One of my return spot when I am craving for cold dish mixes.

This is a butcher shop, NOT a restaurant. They do not have any table settings (plates, napkins,…read morenor spoons). No cup of water/tea even offered. They should clear out all the tables and just have an ordering window. No soup for you!

First of all, the address listed on Yelp is not necessarily where they will be popping up. Good…read morething I texted them first. Happily, someone immediately responded and gave me that night's location, Evan's Brewery in Corona. My drive to the Eastvale address would have been in vain. It's a rented commercial kitchen, not a store front or residence. They do not sell here. I am always on the hunt for a really good smoked brisket. Albert's smoked meats are beyond reproach. He is gifted, providing a product that is moist and delicious. The wood he uses for smoking is one I could never get tired of. I ordered brisket meat only, hoping for a few slices, forgoing the bread and sides in an effort to avoid all the carbs. So what I ended up with was only a small tinfoil packet of meat, well chopped. The Hubs ordered a pulled pork sandwich with Cole slaw and baked beans. It came with a small container of their bbq sauce, a very sweet version, on the side. Due to rain, Evans Brewery had graciously opened up their lobby to the Ochoas for setting up their operation. We had expected to bring our food straight home regardless, but there did happen to be a few places we could have plopped ourselves down and ate inside. Once home, we took a good look at what we had spent $42 for. These portions were certainly not intended for anyone who sports a large appetite. Fairly recent pictures of their menu indicated I would be purchasing a half pound of brisket. It was not, more likely around 5 oz. Mr. B's cole slaw and baked beans sides were unremarkable, and sadly, the bbq sauce was overly sweet. This left us with very mixed feelings. While I really loved my brisket meat, and Hubs also said he liked his pulled pork, the smaller servings stunned us, and the sides were unimpressive and meaningless in the scope of things. I figured we were paying close to $60/lb for our meat. I admire the energy and passion they have put into their business. But as nice and friendly as they were, the great tasting meats were not enough to draw us in, and the fact that they are relatively expensive for an informal, seating-less pop-up, left us feeling torn. Just my opinion, but would we patronize them again? Probably not.

Ochoas Smokehouse is Coronas crown Jewel! Albert, the master of smoke and sizzle, brings out…read morelegendary flavors that could turn any casual BBQ lover into a die-hard fan. His pulled pork sandwiches are a smoky symphony of tender, slow-cooked pork piled high and crowned with just the right amount of tangy barbecue sauce. But it doesn't stop there--if you're craving the king of Texas BBQ, look no further than his chopped brisket sandwiches, where every bite bursts with bold, beefy goodness, smoked to perfection. For those wanting a next-level experience, dive into the loaded mac and cheese bowls--creamy, cheesy bliss topped with juicy chunks of smoked meat that'll have you scraping the bottom for every last morsel. And then there are the smoked rib plates--ribs so succulent and packed with flavor that they'll have you debating if you've just discovered the true meaning of BBQ nirvana. But the best part? This isn't a one-man show. Albert's got his family by his side--his daughter SMO brings her own magic to the mix, and his wife, Heather, adds that personal touch that turns Ochoa's Smokehouse into more than just a BBQ spot--it's a family tradition served up in every bite. If you're looking for BBQ that goes beyond the usual and lands straight into unforgettable, Ochoa's Smokehouse is the place to be. Get ready to feast like never before! We felt welcomed and was dealt with promptly before I even had my first bite. This Smokehouse, this family is absolutely world class.

This place is legit! I grabbed a combo plate plus a side of mac at the Palm Springs Thursday night…read morefair. The plate came with ribs, chicken, sausage, coleslaw, and potato salad. Everything was absolutely excellent! Perfectly cooked and seasoned, with just the right amount of tangy bbq sauce drizzled on the meats. Definitely try if you see the truck.

*Uncle D & Auntie V are Legit*…read more I take my BBQ & Brisket very seriously...and I'm thrilled Uncle D does too. So happy to stumble upon this lovely lively couple serving up their incredible BBQ food at the Palm Springs Art Museum commemorating & celebrating Juneteenth. Uncle D & Auntie V were so sweet & kind, they take their craft very seriously, and appreciate their customers. I had one of the BEST BBQ Brisket Sandwich's ever. And I've eaten & sampled my fair share. When I expressed I'm from LA and would drive all the way to Compton for the OG Bludso's BBQ & Brisket and Ribs with my BF, Auntie V's face lit up and says "I know it very well...and Darly is from Compton." When I told Uncle D, he expressed he knows Kevin Bludso personally...so I already knew I was in for a major brisket treat. After devouring my Sando in record time -- though I slowed down towards the end -- because I did not want it to end. I told my wife "I could eat 2 more of these." And speaking of which -- wifey's not too keen on BBQ like her hubby but can appreciate a great piece of quality meat. She took one bite (right smack in the middle -- which I suggested because it's the best bite :) and her response? "Oh my god...I could eat one of these." I've never heard her say that about BBQ Brisket. What makes Uncle D's Brisket so special? It's smoked & cooked overnight in a smoke-pit ~~ seasoned to perfection ~~ not fatty nor salty one bit...and don't get me started on the BBQ sauce that's not too thick & not too thin ~~ not too sweet & not too tangy ~~ it's simply perfection. And the bun too. This sandwich is so good you don't even need TEETH to enjoy because the mEAT is so soft & tender ~~ as perfect brisket should be. Following brisket consumption I went back to share my thoughts with D & V and when I said "not only is this one of the best I've ever had, it's better than Bludso's." D Looked me right in the eyes and softly said "really...seriously?" "Yes indeed" I said and he thanked me again. Then I told him "this section should be labeled: "The Art of Brisket" and D smiled at me so wide I can still see his happy face. Then we fist-bumped because he was wearing gloves but that Sando was so frickin' great I wanted to hug that cool bearded BBQ Master. Wifey had some of their Mac & Cheese and thought the noodles were cooked perfectly, it wasn't too cheesy & oily...and loved that it wasn't too salty. I took a bite and 2nd her notion. Checkout their website to find out where they'll be throughout the Coachella Valley. And make sure to confirm the location because their days & hours change during Summertime. Can't wait to find this hidden gem again...and next time I'm going to try their pulled pork and spare ribs too. And another Brisket sando or two :) {{{Big High Fives}}} {{{Fist-Bump & Hugs}}} Grandslam Huge Fan