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    4.5 (28 reviews)
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    Grande Burrito
    Alec C.

    I got the grande burrito, and it was delicious. Brisket, pork, Mac n cheese , bbq sauce, and rice all wrapped into one. It was definitely a lot but worked well together. Definitely coming back to try some other menu items. Outdoor seating and a truck you order from. Great casual atmosphere if you're in the mood for tacos.

    Ashley L.

    Came by Smokin Gringo BBQ on Saturday and it did not disappoint. Located off I-26 on exit 194 across from the Spinx gas station. Everything is outside seating and they have plenty of parking. I love all the vibrant colors of the containers. The menu has a huge variety so I asked what was popular. He said to get the taco trio & wings. I added Mexican street corn, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, and a Paloma. The sauce on wings was amazing and the steak taco was huge and very tasty. I love that they were playing Mexican music. We even started to dance. It gets busy out there but it's plenty of seating and shade. I can't wait to go back everything was delicious.

    Wings, brisket Mac, brisket parfait
    Joe C.

    Great bbq served in creative ways. Don't be fooled by the outside, worth the stop. Outdoor seating only

    Pulled pork nachos
    Catelyn H.

    This place is a favorite among me and my coworkers. The container style restaurant is situated on a corner lot so parking can be a little weird, but not too complicated. They're only open Thursday-Sunday. There's no indoor seating, but they do have plenty of picnic tables and umbrellas. Smokin' Gringos is not your typical Mexican restaurant- it falls somewhere on the spectrum of Tex-mex. The owner and pit master is usually onsite and will bring the food to your table- which is a nice perk. I always enjoy the nachos with pulled pork. The serving on the nachos is more than enough to share or if you eat it alone you may need to wear your stretchy pants. In addition to nachos, they have burritos, burrito bowls, sandwiches, and ribs (only on Fridays). They also offer beer if you're looking to spice up your experience.

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    Charlon C.

    Great place with awesome food! Parking: Located off of the Jedburg exit, Parking wasn't an issue, but if there happened to be a full crowd then it could raise a concern. Service: The service was very good. It was our first time here and our server was patient with me. He gave the recommendation for the grande burrito which I ordered. Food: I attached the photo of the grande burrito and I can say that it was everything you could ask for. It was smoky, savory, sweet (drizzled with a sauce) and flavorful. I enjoyed everything single second of eating and would order it again! Ambiance: Ambiance is appealing, what I mean by that is the colors of the storage containers that make up the area which is bright vibrant colors. It is very welcoming and can catch your eye on the side of the road. I ate at home due to it being cold outside, but I wouldn't mind eating there. Opportunities: The one opportunity that I can think of is the size of the burrito. Based on the size of it, it's not something you could really hold by hand if that's what you're looking for. I'm not complaining about that in any way but if someone were to think they're eating it traditionally, they wouldn't be since I had to eat it with a fork and knife and that was the better option for me. Overall: I'll be back for sure! The food was great and the server was hospitable and answered the questions that I had. You have gained yourself a customer!

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    Rick W.

    We finally had the opportunity to go to Smokin' Gringos. They have a large menu. Their menu is not like other Mexican restaurants. They have a unique take on their burritos with several different barbecue sauces. The service was super fast & extremely helpful. They can also help with pairing sauces with your meat choices. The seating is outdoors with plenty of space. For the cooler nights, a small fire pit is also available.

    Catering
    Colin P.

    Ordered catering for 13 from the Gringo's. It was a 10/10 experience. Could not recommend them more. Book it!

    Beef, chicken, pork tacos
    Heather C.

    The wings - mehhh. I've had way better! They were not tasty and they were not as tender as I would have liked them to be. The tacos - good. The burrito- also good. Would I return? Probably would try again. The bathroom- questionable! The saying is you can tell a lot about the way a restaurant's kitchen is by the cleanliness of the bathroom. And this is why I'm on the fence about returning.

    Great food but the customer service was the best part. I came back to treat a friend on the way home and grab some takeout for my family as well. Amazing service and friendly accommodations from Primo and Danna - they are the best! (Like, LEGIT, the besssttt) Thank youuuuu!!!

    Tacos
    Karis M.

    The food was ok. The service was fast and efficient. They had live music being played. I think I pick up on energy too quick so no.

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    Terry L.

    This is a must try!! Very interesting layout and concept! We got ours to go but the service was great and the food was even better! I totally recommend the Burrito Bowl! It was fantastic!!

    Delicious
    Donte P.

    This is hands down my favorite restaurant. The owner has tons of experience and you can taste it in the food. He has made a perfect mixture of BBQ and Mexican food to create a very unique and delicious taste. I absolutely love the ribs and wings. I also like the different dishes he creates for the weekend specials like Birria tacos, brisket quesadillas, tri-tip tacos. Everything I get is absolutely delicious. The customer service is amazing and the owner is always there and will proudly talk to you about his creations or anything that you want to talk about.

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    This place never open, website broken and never answer the phone as well. I believe its closed down for good already.

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