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    For me there has been this void in the Coachella Valley for good Texas Style barbecue that never made sense to me. But Just Smoke BBQ now filled that emptiness for me and filled my belly with TONs of delicious meats. The brisket shines with how simple it is. Salt, Pepper, Smoke letting the beef speak for itself. The complexity in simplicity always amazes me with brisket. The pork belly burnt ends are literally pieces of meat candy that melts into your mouth. The highlight for me. Oh but the habanero barbecue sauce also hits hard. This is the second sauce this week that I can just drink. It's slightly spicy but the perfect amount that balances with the rib glaze or the fattiness of the brisket. I only got one side because the pure volume of meat I got and I think I picked the winner. The smoked Mac and cheese. It's worth the Lacoste intolerance. I have a drive ahead of me so I had to stop but otherwise I would fully embrace the pain for that Mac. It seems the press also heard about the food here and they showed up today as well. Oh fun fact that I was told. They have Danny Castillo of Heritage Barbecue's first smoker. A cool bit of CA Barbecue history sitting in this literal backyard barbecue spot.

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    A terrific place. Great food. Lovely family and service. Such a find. Do yourself a favor and check it out.

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    Best BBQ in the Coachella Valley. Don't be mistaken it is 100% worth the dive to Coachella. I usually order the family platter.

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    Uncle D's Smokehouse BBQ & Grill - The Best BBQ Brisket Sando & Tasty Mac

    Uncle D's Smokehouse BBQ & Grill

    5.0(10 reviews)
    4.1 km

    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

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    TKB Bakery & Deli - Chipotle, chicken sandwich

    TKB Bakery & Deli

    4.6(4.9k reviews)
    4.9 km
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    I can't wait to try the food, because the desserts and pastries are outrageous. Seriously, I get a…read moresugar high just from looking at their display case. If sweets ate your thing, don't miss this one. Now, to try their actual food...I've heard their sandwiches are equally impressive...Will let you know.

    I had seen all the Yelp reviews of this spot, including being ranked #1 in the NATION a few years…read moreback. I decided to stop on my way home from LA, and get some lunch. Honestly, wish I hadn't................ I got in line, not too busy, maybe 8 people in front of me. I ordered the Sexy Italian, minus olives and mayo. That, and a bag of chips was $23.00. Good lord! Better be good, right? How was it, you ask? Shitty! First of all, I took a seat in the room with the huge table behind the drinks. There was shit all over the table...napkins, crumbs, mustard stains etc. Wipe that shit down, man, seriously! Anyways.....I got my sandwich fairly quick. First thing I noticed was that it looked straight up like Kirkland/Costco ham on the sandwich. Nothing wrong with Kirkland ham, I buy it and eat it all the time, but for an Italian sandwich that costs $18 by itself, step up the meat game, man! The salami was cut pretty thick too and had a very overpowering smoke flavor. It was too saucy with the pesto and mustard and hard to eat. The kicker was the bread. It was a "parmesan roll", but it looked and tasted almost underbaked. It was really thin too! Subways Italian herb and cheese bread is way better, honestly. I bit in and was immediately disappointed. The quality of meat was bad, the bread was crappy, the produce was skimp, plus it was messy as a mofo. I ate half of the sandwich, and tried to take another bite of the second half, and I couldn't do it. Threw it away. Waste of $23.00. At least the Salt and Vinegar chips I picked out were good, lol! Definite one and done for me. Not sure how they have almost 5000 mostly positive reviews. Maybe people in Indio have different taste buds? Who knows. I shall not return. Meh.

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    Art Alkobar Grill - Cheese steaks

    Art Alkobar Grill

    4.4(299 reviews)
    5.7 km
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    What a unique restaurant! You can order American food like cheesesteaks, burgers...then order some…read moreFilipino food. Perfect for a couple like my husband & I, where he always prefers American food but I always want rice. Lots of parking. Not the prettiest inside, but everything was clean & the staff were very friendly. Although the boy at the register kept getting our order wrong. My hubby asked for the large 16" Philly, and even clarified twice, but was charged & given the small 8" one instead. He was also bummed that his Philly didn't come with fries, we thought it came with it since it wasn't clarified on the menu nor did the boy taking our order asked if we wanted fries with it. Nevertheless, my husband loved his Philly cheesesteak. Also, none of us asked for lumpia, but it was added to our order. It was a nice mistake tho because the pork lumpia was crispy & delicious. I also ordered both the lechon kawali & the tapsilog. The tapas in the tapsilog was delicious & had the perfect flavor. The lechon kawali could have been a little crisper, but my husband enjoyed that as well. We would definitely come back next time we're in town & craving Filipino & cheesesteaks.

    Hands down the BEST cheesesteaks in the valley! And don't get me started on the fries! (As a fry…read moreenthusiast they are my all time fav) I usually call ahead and pick up to go and they are super quick and great! I've dined in a handful of times as well but seating can be a hit or miss since they're fairly popular. 100/10

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    Gabino’s Creperie East

    Gabino’s Creperie East

    4.7(162 reviews)
    5.8 km
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    Was a perfect stop through Indio. The sandwich crepes were super unique but extremely good. The…read moremelted cheese on the exterior of the crepes, the cacophony of flavors from the different ingredients, made for an experience we'll come back for. We got the Turkey Cheddar and Buffalo Chicken, two great options that both came in under $20. The service was quick and there is a nice park and seating area on the outside that we took advantage of with a picnic blanket. They had a water refill station and all of the staff were friendly and helpful.

    Came here on a Sunday morning looking for a quick breakfast and this place did not disappoint! I…read moreordered the BBQ chicken with an addition of avocado and waited approximately ~15 minutes for my order. The crepe wrap had this perfectly crisp netting surrounding the outer layer of the crepe. It completely won me over with the first bite as I'm someone that enjoys crispy and crunchy textures in my food. Everything down to the chicken, the fillings, and the crepe itself were just delicious. I came as a party of 3 and for the first half of our eating experience we were eating in complete silence because of how good our wraps tasted. That itself should be a testament to how great this place is. As an added plus, they had a water station & great music to vibe with. The contents can be a bit heavy though so if you're looking for a light breakfast, sharing one crepe wrap amongst two would be the way to go. Towards the end of my crepe I noticed that I was slowing down because of how heavy the flavor profiles were, so having something to contrast that, like a lighter side dish, would've been nice.

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    Gabino’s Creperie East - Inside, nice vibe

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    Gabino’s Creperie East - (L to R) Chicken Cesar, Buffalo Chicken, BBQ Chicken

    (L to R) Chicken Cesar, Buffalo Chicken, BBQ Chicken

    Gabino’s Creperie East - Menu but check for the special too

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