What a solid spot! It definitely hit a craving for amazingly tasty meat. Brisket: 10/10 the texture couldn't have been better! They have three options, fatty, lean, or mixed. The mixed brisket was perfect and the meat was not tough whatsoever. The fat lent juiciness to each bite. This brisket was the perfect vehicle for the BBQ sauces on the table and it was super fun mixing and matching the different flavors. I do wish it had a bit more flavor on its own though, like just a little touch more salt and pepper would've perfected this! Burnt ends : 10/10!!! OMG this was heaven!! The pork belly was perfectly charred and coated in this amazing sweet glaze that kind of reminded me a bit of charsiu, but even better! It's almost dessert-like in its carmelization, lending a new spin on sweet and savory. You definitely have to try this fresh! Collard Greens: 6/10 They were alright, nothing special. Corn bread: 6/10 Almost sponge bread-like in texture. Not too sweet. Price: A 2 meat combo for $30 is a bit much. I wish they had better valued lunch deals. Ambiance : 7/10 normal nothing special Service: 10/10 consistently checked on us to make sure we were okay, and gave us extra plates to share without us having to ask! plus the free soda refills are great! read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Brisket, burnt ends, collard greens, corn bread - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Very underwhelming experience at Smoking Pig BBQ. The wait staff was attentive at first to get our orders, but once our food was dropped off, they never came back to the table to check in on refills or ask if we were ready to pay. We had to ask three times and wait over 20 minutes to finally get the server to come back with the kiosk to pay. The food wasn't terrible, but very small portions for the price. I wasn't expecting the plate to be less than half full of food when ordering an entree and side. Overall ambiance was pretty rundown and dingy, with our table and condiments quite sticky. I would not recommend. read more

We came to celebrate our anniversary and wanted a bbq joint and happen to chance this place for lunch. They use fresh woods to grill their meats in the back, which i was excited to see as I walked inside. We were greeted upon arrival and sat at their many booth tables. The simple wall portraits, the front counter, and southern music brought a southern accent to the restaurant which added to their charm. They promptly tended to our orders and customers started trinkling in for the next 30 min. We ordered the classic beef ribs, pulled pork, and sliced briskets with a side of coleslaw and rice. We were excited to try their many sauces at the table. They had a mustard sauce that paired nicely with the brisket and pulled pork. The sweet, honey bbq and the spicy bbq paired nicely with the ribs. Only let down was the meats didnt have enough of that wood-smoked taste i was hoping for. Additionally, the coleslaw was was bland and the taste and consistency to it, so probably would skip it next time. Other than that, I wouldnt mind coming back to try more off their menu. :) read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Ribs, pulled pork, sliced briskets Side of rice and coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

I'm pretty sure this is the original location. I haven't been here in 15 years at least. The place could definitely use a facelift. The service was excellent and our server was really nice and friendly, but that's basically it. Somehow I remembered they had much better quality. The food was mediocre at best, for 3 people with tip we paid $85. Their fries were good, portions were small. When you have other bbq places in the city, you can choose elsewhere. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - 2 Meat Combo chicken and brisket - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came into this dining experience with zero expectations as a vegetarian, but it blew me away. I noticed that had a jackfruit Sammy on the menu, not something I saw online, so I ordered that with a side salad and ranch. They make their own ranch, which is a plus. The Sammy was so flavorful! I added pickles because why not and wasn't overly full with the salad. So ofc I had room for banana pudding. Ugh, so good. Perfectly creamy and just enough banana. My partner really enjoyed his meal too (see photos). We've been to Texas a few times and this bbq was a good competitor in his opinion. Love all of their bbq sauces too. Service was the cherry on top. A nice kid was on it! He checked in to see how I liked the Sammy because it is a new menu item! Inside is rustic and clean! Some vegetarian options, but you only need the jackfruit Sammy IMO. No pet friendly patio. read more

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Best BBQ spots ever. I've been here a few times and they never disappoint. The corn bread is fluffy and flavorful. The Mac and cheese is one of the best I've had, it had little pieces of pulled pork, however you can order without, but recommend it with the pulled pork, so delicious. The beans were great as well. The meat options are all great as well. This time around we went with ribs and they were so tender they came off the bones. The brisket was great as well. Do not fear whatever you order here you will love. Also don't forget to try their sauces they have a variety of 5 different sauces. Our server was Mary and was amazing, she was attentive and helpful. If you plan to dine in there are plenty of seats however could get busy around lunch time however they do serve the food in a timely manner. They do also offer take out as well. Highly recommend this place if you want some good BBQ. read more

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My son and I stopped by Smoking Pig since I hadn't been there for several years. I was so hungry, I wasn't sure what I wanted so I decided on the two-meat combo with chicken and brisket which comes with baked beans and cornbread. When he took my order, he asked if I wanted my brisket lean, fatty or both and I said I want it fatty. You know that's where the flavor comes from! I don't eat a lot of beef so I wanted to splurge. The quarter chicken was a pretty good size and the brisket I thought oh kind of on the smaller portion size but the taste made up for it. Oh my gosh it was so yummy...that fat! It was so tender! The chicken had a really nice smoky flavor and it was not dry. Considering we came in an hour before they closed, that definitely was not an issue. They have four different sauces, but I really liked the classic BBQ sauce. The beans were smoking and the cornbread was pretty good. Service was great and hey're very friendly. They checked on us often. They had jazz music playing which was really cool. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Two meat combo with chicken and brisket which comes with baked beans and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ribs!!! Out of all the bbq places I've gone to, the serving and preparation of their ribs will be my go to. The 1/2 rib rack meal is definitely worth it. It includes three smaller sized ribs and 3 larger sized ribs. Probably enough to serve 2 people. My parter ordered the combo platter with beef brisket and chicken leg quarter. Brisket was juicy and tender and the chicken leg was huge. If it's busy- you'll probably have to wait a good min for your servers. The ambiance is a hole in the wall type of vibe. Overall, great portion, flavor and sauce choices. read more

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The Cajun fries came out crispy, perfectly seasoned, and clearly the best decision I made that day. Zero notes. The chicken leg was decent -- not a ton of smoke, but still enjoyable and did its job. Maybe it's the brine or how they cooked it but literally the same taste as a miniature turkey leg.. The brisket, however, was having a rough day. Super dry, overcooked, and pretty much flavorless. The BBQ sauce tried to help, but it was watery and didn't bring much flavor to the rescue. Shout-out to the lady at the register (wish I got her name). Super friendly, smiling, and genuinely helpful -- honestly happy enough that I'd go back just to see her again. Food was hit-or-miss, but the service alone earns a return visit. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Chicken leg quarter, Angus, beef, brisket, and Cajun fries - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

This is a regular stop for me. The burnt ends are so addictive, I will never get enough of them. The brisket is fantastic, which is why I go often. I always choose the lean cut with the classic sauce and am always fulfilled. My family loves the cornbread and coleslaw as well. I mostly do take-out, yet have eaten in a few times -- service is always good. read more

Great experience tonight! Happy, friendly, fast service. Brisket was outstanding! Ribs were tender with plenty of meat to devour (with some fat for flavor.) Fries were hot and crispy. Cornbread to die for, but on the smallish side. Key Lime pie was a nice finish, but again on the smallish side. Still my go-to joint for BBQ. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Two-Meat Combo with Southern Greens and Cornbread! - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Wow has the quality dropped significantly in this once awesome BBQ restaurant. Ordered Combo #1. The burnt ends were tough as rubber. Beef jerky is easier to chew! The potato salad was Bland with a capital "B." They got my friends order wrong and while he also received the burnt ends , his were of the same poor quality. Not sure if this is new ownership, but after years of visiting and dozens of meals, we're not going back after the experience today read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Tough leathery burnt ends were - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Decent barbecue, especially the brisket, with serviceable sides. Stopped in here for dinner during a business trip and decided to try the ribs and brisket along with an appetizer sampler including the potato skins, burnt ends, and pulled pork nachos. I enjoyed the burnt ends tossed in the California honey sauce - they were juicy and fatty and just what I was hoping for. I was glad they didn't skimp or overcook their ends like some other joints do. The brisket was also relatively tender and not overly done, although my pieces weren't as fatty as I'd hoped. The ribs were HUGE and the seasonings were tasty, but I thought the meat was overcooked and a little dried out. I also didn't realize the ribs didn't come sauced, so I only had the Carolina sauce in to-go containers and it did not pair well. On the bright side, I was pleasantly surprised at the generous portions for to-go orders of the potato skins and nachos. I was definitely filled up! Unfortunately, the customer service experience wasn't the greatest. I was traveling for work so placed my order online a few hours ahead of time so that I could eat after driving for a few hours. I arrived approximately 15-20 minutes after my pickup time and had to wait another 15 minutes while they were "putting my order together." That was somewhat disappointing and I wish could have been executed better. Definitely recommend ordering extra sauces with the ribs and coming on an empty stomach! read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Half rack of ribs plate with cornbread and fries (not pictured) - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Happy to discover smoking pig bbq. It seemed a little underwhelming when I first walked in as it didn't seem too busy. There was ample seating and plenty of space to accommodate large groups. Our server was super nice and on top of everything. I ended up getting the bbq burger which was delicious. My friends for the bbq platter and all of them said the meats were delicious. I got a peanut butter pie for dessert which was good but you can only eat a couple bites of it as it is on the sweeter side read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Menu 11/12/2025 - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Ordered the burnt ends and angus beef brisket. The food was decent but honestly a bit pricey for the portion size, and I wish the sides were a little cheaper since they add up quickly. The meats were tender, but all of their sauces leaned way too sweet, even the "spicy" ones. I was hoping for a bit more actual heat or smokiness, but I guess that's just the American BBQ style they go for. The service was friendly and quick, and our server checked in a few times to make sure we had everything we needed, which I appreciated. Overall, it's a fun spot to grab BBQ with friends if you like sweeter sauces and a laid-back environment. read more

The place was pretty pretty empty should've been my first red flag :( Food wasn't very good, the meat was kinda dry and didn't come out hot which meant it was likely sitting .. the potato salad was watery? The Mac n cheese was greasy, corn bread was ok but had like cream of corn butter on top. The burnt ends were very burnt lol we wanted to stop by given the reviews and I'm from Texas so bbq is kinda my go to.. We have a long drive back to LA and we're both super sick within about an hour of eating here. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Two 2 Meat Combo - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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The best place for BBQ. Must get the wolf turds as an appetizers, bbq ribs and burnt ends with the best mac n cheese and end with the peanut butter pie. Check out this place if you're craving BBQ. The peanut butter pie is so good. My husband requested it his birthday. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - A Whole Peanut Butter Pie - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Yummy. I've driven by the place wen going back from Japantown to hotel. I finally decided to go after seeing Yelp reviews.. I ordered beef brisket, baked beans, and cornbread. Was told everything made from scratch and tasted like it. The cornbread was soooo good. It had cinnamon as part of the recipe. You have a choice of lean, fatty, or half and half for the brisket. I did lean. Very tender and tasty. The baked beans were very good too. Sweet but not too sweet. Definitely a return place. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Beef Brisket, baked beans, and corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Meh, I felt the BBQ here is OK. I have been to the Fremont location and thought they were great, but wasn't too big of a fan of this location which is unfortunate. We got 1lb of brisket and it came out warm, not hot which was meh. I am glad there was a lot of sauces we could gravitate towards but none of the sauces were amazing in my opinion. The fries and Mac and cheese were just okay as well. I think for the price, I would go to another BBQ spot but it is good for a quick bite but overall, wouldn't gravitate towards this place. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Brisket 1lb, fries, and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Before turning in for the night yesterday i was looking for a place to eat in San Jose. O do day trips here and there for tattoo sessions and wanted somewhere near Japan town but choices other than my usual. Saw Smoking Pit had great reviews and many reviews so i figured I'd give it a go. First off, they serve Pepsi, that is always a good start for me. Nice big location 11booths, 3 being able to fit 6 versus 4. Many other standard tables on the floor too. This was a Sunday at 1PM and not too many in here. I see they have another location in Fremont and Vegas. I went with the pulled pork sandwich with no slaw on it, and cornbread for my side. Craving cornbread is what led me down this rabbit hole and brought me here. You can sit and get served or order at the counter. My food was brought to me rather quickly. They have 4 homemade sauces. Classic, a sweet honey base, a mustard base to be med heat, and a habanero base they said was hot. I tend to like my bbq a little more on the sweet sauce, so i opted to use the classic and honey. A lot of meat was packed on this sandwich, so i tend to deconstruct, take half the meat out, add sauce, and layer it again with more sauce on top. The bun was nicely toasted. Food arrives on a metal tray with parchment paper, silverware. Meat was great. Booked long to where it was easy to cut through, while still being juicy and not dry. It didn't stand a chance. I grabbed another cornbread but I'll be taking it home. I'm stuffed. Cornbread is served with a cinnamon butter on top. A few things I'm not too fond of... wish the cornbread came out warm. And it was kind of grainy for my liking, kind of dry as well, but still not a bad piece of bread. I'll add this place to my rotation when I come to town for tattoo appointment read more

The food and service wasn't the reason I gave this restaurant a 1 star review. It was the fact that they had huge roache roaming the restaurant like he owned the place and the staff didn't care until one customer said something and the staff just stepped on it and kept working like nothing happened. New customers saw and walked out after being seated. I asked for the check. I would like a full refund. The food was Gross,Bland, and cold. The service was very slow because of the dinner crowd. NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - I would like a full refund. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

I spend about 80$ yesterday feeding my family . I was so shock to see what I got from the amount I spend and top it off myself and son got sick overnight throwing up from this food that's not a coincidence. I'm going to speak to manger or supervisor about getting my refund back . I will not consider eating here again for the amount of food I can at a different BBQ place more for what I pay for at this place is outrageous. This place doesn't even deserve any stars read more

2.5 for me, I ordered a 2 meat plate (burnt ends & brisket with Mac & Corn bread as my sides) on Doordash Negatives: - A tad pricey, but this is probably just a bbq thing - Burnt ends smelled/tasted somewhat like mustard, which is not a flavor profile I personally enjoy - Corn bread was half ruined by the burnt ends juice getting on it since it was placed in the same to go box for some reason? Positives: - Corn bread itself was tasty - Mac and Cheese flavor was great, only improvement for me would have been more al dente - Brisket was good, if I ever go in person I would probably order a sauce if available I'd still recommend this place to a friend looking for BBQ all things considered, but it was my personal cup of tea and thats okay! read more

The Smoking Pig is alright if you're craving barbecue, but I'm sorry to say I didn't love it. It's on par with other barbecue places in the Bay Area. There is a huge smoker out back, but I've never encountered this place smelling like smoke. I actually wonder if they were forced NOT to use it for some reason. The inside is very low key and family friendly. The service was pleasantly casual. Ribs come in the Premium Combo Platter. The Classic Combo covers only the other meats. You get cornbread or rice and one side. I'll go item by item: Pork Spareribs: Three ribs in the combo platter. They were nice and tender, but I would absolutely love more smoke flavor. Angus Beef Brisket: Choose moist, lean, or both. This had a nice flavor and textures. It also looked great, though again I'd like more smoke. Chicken Leg Quarter. Giant leg quarter! The skin and meat definitely had that telltale smoked texture, but again I was missing the smokiness. The sauces helped. Burnt Ends: I was disappointed. They're sticky-glazed and and sharply cubed which is fine, but our serving had big chunks of unmelted fat which isn't so pleasant or edible. Sunday Chili Fries: These came out late for some reason. The fries were nice and crisp. The chili itself was tasty, if a little spaghetti sauce-like. It was a nice offering. Cornbread: The honey butter on top was weirdly crumbly or curdled? See pic. But the cornbread was deliciously cakey. I like em sweet. Sorry. I'd guess there's some whole wheat flour. Mac and Cheese: Not bad! I enjoyed it. Greens: It had some smoked bacon and it might have been baby kale? I loved that it was garlicky and not overcooked. Just tender and bright green how I like it. Sauces: They have several traditional sauce types at each table. Always fun! read more

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This place has always been legit, and for the last 15 years I've always made sure to stop by when I'm in town. I always got the potato skins and during my visit today I learned that they were taken off the menu. Very sad that they took my absolute favorite item off the menu. read more

It's not much to look at but the food is delicious. The brisket, salad, soup, cornbread, and that peanut butter dessert, you cannot go wrong. They do BBQ really well. Parking is a little limited when they get busy but there is street parking on nearby side streets if needed. read more

I hate leaving bad reviews, but the state of this restaurant was honestly terrible. The overall cleanliness just felt off and the place looked really neglected, which made the experience uncomfortable. What really pushed it over the edge was noticing what looked like rat droppings near the dining area. That was extremely concerning and immediately made us lose our appetite. Cleanliness and sanitation should be the bare minimum for any restaurant. I do want to say the lady working that night was very kind. She kept apologizing and seemed genuinely embarrassed about the situation, which I appreciated. It didn't feel like it was her fault at all it seemed more like a management or maintenance issue. I hope the owners take this seriously and address the cleanliness and pest concerns, because the staff deserves a better environment to work in and customers deserve a clean place to eat. read more

The food was amazing!! I enjoyed the meal with regular pulled pork, mac and cheese, and cornbread. I loved the balance of the savory pulled pork, sweet cornbread, and mac and cheese which was a mixture of sweet and savory. my favorite item however was the peach lemonade!! i'd go back just for that. the servers were super sweet too and made sure we were all good with our experience read more

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Old-school BBQ location Ambiance: old-school diner building. Love the checkered flooring and wood walls. There is plenty of seating with booth or regular tables. There's booth seating for larger parties as well. If dining in, they come to the table to collect the order. Order take out at the counter. Service: courteous and fast Food: amazing!!! One meat meal combo with pulled pork, & Mac and cheese (home style and creamy) One meat meal lean brisket & reg fries (perfectly seasoned) One meat meal lean & brisket beans (amazing) Classic combo hot link (just ok) & brisket (awesome burnt ends) & potato salad One meat meal chicken leg (large and juicy) & beans Drinks: great selection Fountain or can Soda, peach lemonade (perfect flavor) and mango, peach, strawberry or raspberry or regular sweet tea or lemonade, beer and wine. We had peach lemonade and mango sweet tea both perfect flavored with Torani syrups read more

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Place has gone down hill. Food was cold and mediocre. I would definitely not be back.

Danger, undercooked burger and chicken Sammy. Indicative of how the owner thinks of their customers. Yes, I've met him...

Oh how Ive missed this place . The go to bbq in San Jose. It has been a while since we've been in the Bay Area so this is the first place to eat on our list . We always get the wolf turds and they didn't disappoint. Smoky spicy creamy bacon deliciousness!! I also got the ribs and the pulled pork everything was excellent and exactly as I remembered it. Don't ever change!!! read more

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Service and food is awesome, I would highly recommend this place. For my first time in San Jose I'd come back just for this bbq. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Burnt ends and brisket is sooooo yummy!!!! I tried their spicy bbq sauce I wish I could buy it. - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Went for lunch with two colleagues at the 4th Street location. The service was fabulous from the waitress who came over from the recently closed Coleman Avenue location. She knew the menu well, made good recommendations on how to best combine items for the best value and was personable. The food itself was great. The prices were sensible for the value. I will definitely be back. read more

I love it here. This is one of those places you wanna take your friends and family to when they visit because it's out of the way and the food and service is great. Karla is the sweetest, she is so attentive and personable. Looking forward to coming more often! read more

Smoking Pig has good BBQ, great BBQ sauce selections, and delicious baked beans. We usually order the food for delivery, but for our latest Smoking Pig experience, we decided to dine in at the restaurant and watch the rainfall as we enjoyed lunch. There's plenty of seating inside but the place was COLD. I kept my rain jacket on the whole time because I was so freezing. Service was extra-friendly. Our order was taken right away and it was a pretty short wait for food. The wolf turds is one of my favorite Smoking Pig food items & didn't disappoint. I ordered a combo meal with ribs, brisket, baked beans, and corn bread. I really enjoyed my baked beans. The flavor was great and the warmth was a true comfort. The brisket and ribs were good. The brisket had good tenderness to it and I wasn't overwhelmed with fatty bits, so that was nice. The ribs had good flavor, though I wish they would fall of the bone. Very few places make them to a point where they fall off the bone, but those are my favorite... But the ribs here are still good. I appreciated being able to try all the BBQ sauce options - that's always fun. I only got through about half my meal before having to pack up the rest to take home. The food got cold so quickly there and the meat was very filling so it was the right choice to pause where I did because I enjoyed everything piping hot the next day at home. When we got our boxes, I asked for containers for sauce and our waiter brought us pre-filled containers of one of each sauce - EPIC. Overall, it was an enjoyable meal and I appreciated being able to enjoy it twice over with my leftovers. read more

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Hidden gem alert! Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you--this BBQ joint is Michelin-rated and a true treasure. The smoky aroma greets you at the door, and each bite delivers on the hype. The brisket is tender, the ribs practically melt off the bone, and the sides are just as impressive. Kids love Mac and cheese and plain fries. If you're a fan of peanut butter make sure you order the peanut butter pie-decadent! Service is warm, and the vibe feels like a well-kept secret. If you're looking for incredible BBQ, this place is it. read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - Everyone loves their bbq sauce! - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

great food! great service! great soda option (Pepsi products) employee Alan was very attentive and made sure we enjoyed our first visit at Smokin pig bbq, San Jose. read more

The BAD: Just had a very negative experience customer service experience with this branch. Am deciding to cool off before writing at length. However, I'm furious at both the mistake and lack of ability to improve the situation as well as initially placing the blame on the customer. UPDATE: OMG the PORK burger was PINK ALL THE WAY THROUGH!? WTH!? UPDATE: The potato salad was _LIQUID_ ... was this even refrigerated!? Why was a COLD item placed atop of a hot item!?!?!? read more

Smoking Pig BBQ - RAW PORK!?!?!? - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Yummy food! Worth the drive and so-so neighborhood. Would recommend and will visit again.