Every time we drive home from Monterey, I always see the big red Yelp sign that reads best BBQ…read more That sign did its' job and it got me intrigued and grabbed my attention. We finally got the chance to check it out. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. The Prunedale Market is located along side the highway 101 freeway in the small town of Prunedale. It just takes a few long right turns to get there. Parking is easy and accessible out in the front parking lot. From the front, the market does not look like a popular BBQ spot. It looks like a simple small market store to grab quick snacks and drinks. Once inside there is a BBQ and deli section to your right. A small dining area is to your left. The decor is old fashioned and quaint. The 2 gentlemen greet you with friendly hospitality. We ordered the Tri tip sandwich, half slab of ribs which includes 2 potatoes and a cup of corn chowder. The pit master/owner Martin, who use to work for Original Joe's, was kind enough to also include a quarter chicken leg, a sausage, and extra ribs. It was so much food for our party of 3. Everything was delicious and hearty. The Tri tip sandwich was scrumptious with the flaming Fritos adding a nice crunchy texture and kick with every bite. The ribs were juicy and smokey. Potatoes complemented very well with the rest of the meat and chicken. Corn chowder was so tasty and creamy. I did not know corn chowder was that good. Overall we enjoyed our experience at the Prunedale Market. The staff were super nice and accommodating. They even offered for our son to grab some free ice cream to go. We politely declined. The prices were very reasonable. All that food fed us for the next 2 days. Lol. We hope to be back when we are in the area with other friends and family.

Passing thru Prunedale on regular basis, I always see the barbque sign on the hill. I always like…read moreto support local businesses (being from Morgan hill). Now this place is a bit difficult to find, and they only take cash, but DAMN! What a find! And Martin, the owner, amazing. Had the tritip and he gave me sausage sampler, delicious! We will be regulars!!

It's first class food, with a very casual vibe. Everything is excellent!! Sauces,rubs,tri tip,…read morebrisket and ribs are all amazing. The Mac and cheese is killer too!!

First time here. I came with family, and we loved it. Delicious ribs, sides, and desserts. Will…read morerecommend.

I'm not much of a going out type, but I really enjoyed my time here. It's quiet and the environment…read moreis warm. They serve food, wine, beer, and have tvs with the football game on. The service was great. Shannon was amazing and super friendly. We ordered a flight of beer and the ones she suggested were really good. She also checked in on us to see if we wanted to order food before the kitchen closed, but we decided not to eat. We will next time for sure. Overall this place is welcoming and fun. Shannon did let us know they also have events and live music through the week, so we're excited to come back and visit again.

I used to love this place, but it has changed so much, first the prices went up, which I understand…read moresince everything in price went up. But still overpriced the tri tip is still good, but for some reason the last couple of times I've been there the food is cold and worse of all the beer is lukewarm I let the owner know but I was ignored. I guess there usual customers like it like that.

We stumbled across this place as we love BBQ. It did not disappoint! One of the best BBQ joints…read morewe have ever been to! Definitely worth a side trip off the 101 freeway if you are in the area!!!

Omggg!! First time driving through and had to stop by to try out the Smoke Point. We heard great…read morethings and can confirm everything we heard. Service from Jordann and Cam was so friendly and speedy. Loved the cozy ambiance of the restaurant. Food was ON POINT! Brisket was the best in California - Juicy, just the right amount of fat all surrounded by a beautiful bark. Drinks were delish too. Try their seasonal boozy slushies (and their pitcher of beer!). I don't live in the area, but i'll make the hour drive next time the craving for BBQ comes knocking.

Thank you for your great service and cooking an amazing bbq for our organization. We will…read moredefinitely use your services again. Again thanks for all the delicious food!

Jake's BBQ provide my staff an amazing Thanksgiving Meal. Turkey, Tri Tip, Greenbean Casserole,…read morePasta Salad, and Mashed Potatoes & Gravy. Jake even sliced up the turkey and tri tip for us. We loved it and would highly recommend him for any BBQ needs.

Service was excellent. BBQ esp with the variety of sauces was sooo yummy. A great little place to…read morestop on the way to or from the Pinnacles NP!

Food was amazing. Loved the brisket and smoke chicken. Sauces were delicious. Our server was…read morefantastic (and adorable). Music selection was right up our alley. We're not locals and stumbled on this Smokehouse BBQ as we were driving by in Old San Juan. What a treat.

Absolutely worth the $15 I paid! Wow, there was a LOT of chicken! I kept digging in and it looked…read morelike the chicken portion didn't want to go down. Come hungry, be satisfied! Will eat here again.

Everything nearby was closed so we opted for Hawaiian BBQ. We weren't sure how this place would be,…read morebut it was pretty good! I got the grilled teriyaki chicken plate and my friend ordered the short ribs. I got veggies in replace of my rice and the portions are HUGE! I could only eat 1/3 of my plate before saving the rest for another time. The chicken is tender and juicy. Veggies cooked just right. The cashier was sweet and gave recommendations. Food was hot and fresh. Delicious! Interior clean as well! :)

I am from Castroville with that being said I have seen this restaurant through its many changes one…read morething that never changes is how good the food is. This is a small local spot obviously it's in Castroville, but it doesn't take away from the friendly service and the tidiness of the restaurant itself. We walked in this Saturday evening and we're promptly greeted and told to pick a seat And we picked a lovely seat right by the large front window and we had a nice open window to get the air in. It was really welcoming per usual. It was very clean. The service itself was attentive, friendly, and fast. The same lady who is always working, was working this Saturday,I like her. She's always nice to us and my mom thinks she's the best. I'm mom loves this restaurant and she always wants to support them so when we get a chance we do come by to show some love now to the important part the food. Food was delicious. I actually started thinking to myself. How is this Restaurant not in the conversation in the best barbecue of the Central Coast? The tri-tip is delectable the brisket, his mouthwatering and the service is super good, so it is quite surprising to me. The only critique I could honestly give was the potatoes. My mom said that her scallop potatoes were still pretty hard. My potato salad was extremely hard, and I didn't mention the potato salad itself could use a little bit more sauce that might be personal preference and I do happen to make a mean potato salad so maybe I'm being a little overcritical, but my mom did kind of say the same thing so I think it's a fair critique. We had three meals (one was to go) they were all the same the combo platter, but there is different sites for everything as you see in the picture the potato salad, scalloped potatoes, steamed vegetables, french fries and baked beans were all of the things we had decided to try besides my mention of the potatoes, everything was delicious my mom is also mentioned that the macaroni and cheese is pretty darn good, but we didn't try it this time The french fries were out of this world. I wish I would've took a picture. They had some seasoning on there, but they were the bomb. You are definitely paying for the quality food you get as I mentioned we had three meals. My mom had a few glasses of wine. (3) I had a soft drink and a bottle of water and a tipped 20% and our bill was about 150 bucks. To be honest, preparing this meal at home would've been a lot more expensive with the different meat, selections and sides and not to mention the hours of prep that would've took and a good bottle of wine. We would've been well over $200 so me the value wasn't bad for not having to cook and getting some super good food . I feel bad I have it reviewed this place sooner because they deserve some good words written about them, they're doing good work. They have been open forever and that means something in today's economy to see local businesses staying open through these hard times please support them so they can continue to be open for their community... local or not you're doing a good thing by patronizing this establishment. Please stop by. I'm sure you will not regret it.

A great place in Castroville, CA. that deserves a lot more attention than it gets. Plenty of menu…read moreselections along with of course, Artichokes. Castroville is the Artichoke capital of the United States. Have eaten here several times and the place is never really crowded. Likely due to location and some challenging parking. Also, there's been an on-going road / sidewalk construction project going on through Castroville lately which makes access and parking even more challenging. And, yes, the front part of the business was at one time an actual trolly car. That being said, the server was pleasant and attentive, and the best part of the experience was the exceptional food. Very large portions and extremely tasty. The Calamari sandwich I ordered was as good, if not better, than anything you can get in Monterey! If on Highway 1 between Monterey and Santa Cruz, this is the perfect stop for a hearty meal. Fortunately for us, we live 30 minutes away, so this is on our go to list.

Wow! What can I say? First time visiting and was truly blown away by the clean environment, amazing…read morecheerful staff and bountiful areas of fresh meats. After circling the quaint butcher/deli we made our decision and purchased the jalapeño cheddar sausage, garlic artichoke sausage, thick cut smoked bacon, beef short ribs and Asian sensation beef jerky. We haven't tried everything yet but the sausages were very good! We warmed them in a pan with a tad bit of water and enjoyed their snap when eaten. The jalapeño cheddar was mildly spiced and the cheese was oh so gooey goodness. The garlic artichoke was absolutely delightful. It had the punch of garlic yet artichoke flavor. Both are definitely keepers full of robust ingredients with great snap and juiciness. The beef jerky was the bomb with great zip and perfect texture. Next on the list to cook is the bacon for BLT's and short ribs on the Q for a Korean dinner. We don't live in the area of Freedom Meats and didn't think of bringing a cooler but we were provided ice at no charge. A big thank you to Liz (I believe that was her name) for going above and beyond to assist me and the hubs. We will definitely will be back for another visit to pick up some goods to share with our kiddos when they are in town. Till we see you again-Cheers

We usually never go to Watsonville but today, we found ourselves venturing in that neck of the…read morewoods. I came across this place on Yelp and decided to stop on by. They have beautiful meat products that make you stop and think, "yes, I will try that." We bought some sausages to take home and out on the grill. They are known for their sandwiches as well. We will need to go back and try them. Every single one of their staff members are helpful and friendly. They even give recommendations if you ask.

Moco Loco is the best. I have always ordered the same thing. I thing next time I will try one of…read moretheir other delicious meals

What a hidden gem! This place is unpretentious, serving up great food packed with bold flavors. We…read moretried the loco moco fries, Spam musubi, and a bento box. Everything was delicious, but the loco moco fries were the clear winner. Fresh-cut fries topped with perfectly cooked burger patties, rich gravy, melted cheese, and crispy onions. Comfort food at its finest! Definitely a must-stop if you're heading to Carmel or Monterey. Don't miss the loco moco fries!