Texas Smokehouse BBQ
San Jose, CA 95127 (408) 926-2829
- Hours:
Wed-Thu 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sun 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: Yes
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: No
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Outdoor Seating: No
- Good for: Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol: None
95 Reviews for Texas Smokehouse BBQ
Still on top of their game!!!!! Had the tri tip and ribs plate and the meat fell off the bone on my ribs. I never order their sides so i just carnivore it.
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03/16/2008
I've been coming to this joint for over 5 years. I only eat it when I am in the carnivore mood. I… Read more »
My father's darling laundromat is located around here. Growing up, we would always pass this shack of a place, and I would muse to myself...now who in their right mind would eat here?
A few years later, my dad brings home this killer plate of pork ribs, beans, and potato salad. The ribs were perfectly flavored and even the beans tasted nicely. It brought me back to memories of living in Austin, where steak is ubiquitous, Southern cooking sublime, and the meat is damn good. I asked him where he bought it, and he said...in that place near the gas station. My mind quickly scrolled through the feasible places, correlating the delicious plate of food with the hut on Capital Expressway. My daddy went in there?
Now, I see on Yelp that this place is the shiznit for good ol' bbq. Who would of thunk. But now that I think of it, true bbq should only come from places like this; it probably adds to the flavor.
Our best couple friends are from Texas, and constantly rave about the BBQ there. Nothing here lives up...so sad. It makes me wonder what I'm missing. So when I see Texas Smokehouse BBQ pop up on Yelp homepage, I'm intrigued. Esp when I see it's random location on Story and Capitol. Really?
Next opportunity for dinner with them, we go get take-out at this place. Most reviews said don't eat here and I can see why. It really is a literal hole in the wall, I think we drove by it twice wondering where the heck it was. There are like 3 tiny tables inside. It was also 100 degrees that day, which meant it was like 120 degrees in the super tiny place.
The guys working there were SWEET. As in really nice. They had to be absolutely dying from the heat, but they took my freakishly long order over the phone in record time...got everything pretty much spot on (our sides were a little confused but that's okay, I was confused too)...and were effusive in thanking us for the order.
I mentioned Yelp and they said that they had been getting a ton of people in..Yelp word of mouth scores again. This place has been here SEVEN years...I never would have found out about it if I hadn't seen it on the homepage.
So how was the BBQ?? Well we thought it was good, though I somehow got a weird tough version of the pork ribs while everyone else's were super juicy and falling-off-the-bone fabulous. It's okay, my hub liked the tougher ones so we traded. Beans were yum, cornbread flakey and thick at the same time.
Desserts are not this place's strong suit but kudos for offering them up anyway for the 'full experience'. The cobbler WAS actually surprisingly good.
Our Texas pals' take on it? While not the best they've had...this place 'measures up' for the most part. My hub loved the smoker outside, right up his alley. We will be back to try it again...now that we know where it is.
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OK, I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'm spoiled. I'm also from Texas and my grandfather was very well known among friends and family for his absolutely delicious BBQ. So, I after reading all of the wonderful reviews for this place on Yelp I had to try it, but remained wary about the difference between a Californian's taste in BBQ and a Texan's.
The result is.... Absolutely wonderful!!!
I will definitely return, the food is so yummy and reminds me of home. I ordered the ribs and tri tips plate, with a side of potato salad and baked beans, plus a piece of the cornbread. Everyone on Yelp was raving about each of those things, so I decided to start there. The ribs were delicious and tender and boy did my hands get all sticky and messy eating them, but it was so worth it! The tri tip had a great flavor, especially with the delicious BBQ sauce. The potato salad is amazing!! You better believe I'll be ordering it by the pint for the next potluck or picnic I go to. As to the baked beans, they're okay, nothing really special, but a good accompaniment to the meat. As to the cornbread, it is a typical example of southern cornbread, but I actually prefer the more moist and sweet northern cornbreads.
As many people said, the service here is wonderful. The 3 guys who work here are very nice and constantly checking on you to make sure you have everything you need and to make sure you're enjoying your meal.
I can't wait to go back!
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It looked like a war zone outside. Sirens were screaming. Cars were squeezing up against each other, trying to make headway. People were running for their lives. The thick smoke enveloped the air, choking your every breath and turning the sky a deep gray.
I stop. I listen. I smell. Beirut? Falluja? Baghdad? No...only the bell from the ice cream vendor wakes me up and I realize I'm at Story and Capitol in San Jose.
If you have to complain about this environment, then the food had better be good. Look past the cars competing for the hard to find parking, look past the people scrambling across the expressway to cross, look past the dingy surroundings. Those are all non-contributors when you take your first bite into the ribs.
I never get the sides, because I don't want to fill myself up for the good stuff. I always order the pork ribs, but beware...they often sell out early, so call ahead and see if they still have some in stock.
Back in the day I would go to Oaktown just to savor Flint's ribs. I feel that Flint's has put on a wrestling mask, bulked up, and come back as Texas Smokehouse. Larry must have a PhD in Cueology, cuz he always does it right.
Follow your nose, dodge the traffic, and experience the best barbecue in the South Bay.
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Truly a "hole in the wall" restaurant, but oh so good! The same day I got informed of this restaurant from Yelp, I had to try the food.
It's on the corner of S. Capitol Expressway and Story Rd, tucked away at this intersection. I was so lost trying to find it; if you go, it literally right next to "Word" gas station, just follow the smoke from their outdoor bbq pit! I had to call then a few times to find the darn place; a friendly cashier who had lots of patience finally got me there!
At the time I visited it, there only seemed to be 4 staff working the restaurant packed with people. The parking there is terrible so most people park their car at the "World gas station" while waiting for their food.
Well worth the drive and wait, GREAT food! Lots of food for the price you pay!
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Don't bother with the sides as you don't come here for that. You come for the meat. Tri-tip, pork ribs, links...that is what you come here for. The meat is so tender on the tri-tip, and falls off the bone on the ribs. The decor is lacking but that is fine...the meaty goodness makes up for that. Plus, do you really want to eat on Capitol Ave? NO you don't son....take it home really quick like. You don't want to be hangin' around this neighborhood.
5 stars just for the food! DELICIOUS. This is great BBQ my friends. The meats are smoked for a minimum of 4 hours and have a lovely pink ring. The sauce is sweet and tangy. Don't expect to eat here though. The place is a dive. The place is so small, sometimes there's a line out the door just to order. There are 4 tables, but no AC. Parking is tough and the neighborhood is sketchy, being right off the Capitol Expressway. I pull into the gas station and park, but am cautious about being towed. The longest I've waited for my food was 30 minutes, so order ahead of time. The meat portions are big in comparison to other BBQ places I've eaten at. The meals/combos are definitely priced well.
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I ordered the tri tips and pork ribs plate, like everyone here suggested. SO GOOD! Although, the tri tips were too well done for me, but the BBQ sauce more than made up for it.
Their side portions are a lot smaller than I expected since everyone on here said they were "generous." The beans were good, but the macaroni salad was just average.
The guys working are also super friendly. The place is hot and cramped (only 2 tables) so its best to take it to go.
This is the spot for authentic BBQ, but maybe you should make your own sides or buy them somewhere else.
Thanks Yelp!
You guys helped me find this place and I'm so happy I went there. what a experience! It's a total dive, shack, hole-in-the-wall, whatever you want to call it. The most important piece of decor though is that ginormous smoker/grill thing outside the shop.
Inside, this African-American owned/run joint is filled with lots of nice people. The guys working there are clearly busy and no-nonsense but they treat you with respect, straight talk with you and are polite. It's not a case of smiley Starbucks girls taking your order but big guys taking your order and delivering it to you with respect for your patronage.
After waiting for a good 20-25 minutes, you get a great meal. Generous with the portions and hella generous with the taste. I ordered the pork ribs and tr-tip combo. It was unspeakably good. It's the best BBQ I've had in California so far. The pork ribs were falling off the bone, pink from the smoke and perfectly juicy. Since these dudes are from texas supposedly, [Texas Smokehouse BBQ] their tri-tip had gotta be good. It was and I'll be back for it! It's so tender and beefy with that wonderful sauce... so damn good.
Don't eat there, it's too small. Call ahead and order something you see from the menu in the pictures section. I dare you to eat there and not be satisfied.
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Superb chicken--absolutely melt in your mouth--and the hotlinks are outstanding. The ribs were a solid "good" and the baked beans were outstanding. The place is just amazing--so real, unassuming and a breath of fresh air (albeit hot & smokey inside!) in that it feels like another part of the country. The BBQ used by the owner is a 500 gallon behemoth that he created himself and it is expertly and SLOWLY used.
I'm so thrilled that we have a place like this in SJ!
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Interesting. Sketch. Tasty. These words describe the Texas Smokehouse BBQ. Interesting, as in it's an interesting little hole in the wall with maybe three (3) tables. Sketch, as in it's wedged between a gas station, a hair salon and a house in a rundown stretch of East San Jose. And Tasty, as in "Mmmm" those are some tasty ribs! In our trip, we did have some inconsistencies with one rib being the juiciest, moist rib, and the next one being tough and chewy. Everything served in Styrofoam boxes and plastic utensils, but otherwise clean. Order it to go and you'll be happy you came, saw and tasted.
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This place is GOOD! *smack* Sure it's next to a gas station, there are only three tables there, the neighborhood in not the greatest and your menu are faded pictures on the wall....but when I see the smoke coming fro that smoker...my mouht waters! I love how it is a hole in the wall that serves good food. The people that work there are nice, I have never been given attitude. The food is just straight forward. The yams are the best! The portions are generous and you will not go hungry.
Great place to get some bbq!
Wow... after living in La Jolla for 6 years, I moved back to North East San Jose... and it was my first time venturing back into the "true" East Side to check this place out. We first parked on Story... and then rethought about it and parked in the gas station. The place is like a total shack, but the food was really super duper yummy! At least I thought it was yummy... still didn't live up to Sam's Texas-style bbq standards! (The guy's from Texas....) The area is ghetto and the building inside and out are pretty ghetto... but the guys running the joint were really nice and we got our food and totally chowed down. I liked the brisket on a roll. :) Brisket was tender and juicy and paired well with the tangy bbq sauce. It was yummy.... with nice smokey undertones. MMMMmmmm :)
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ehhh this place its a hit or miss the food is incosistent sometimes you get some bomb ass bbq and then the next time its over cooked rubbery meat I guess its good if you don't wanna leave san jose to get some bbq the parking stinks and if you do find a spot good luck trying to get out of the death trap they call an exit can somebody say twisted metal
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HEAVEN! I was watching food network channel yesterday and they had this special on BBQ and it got me craving for some tri tips....I yelped it and this place showed up.....When my bf and I got here we parked at the Auto Zone I think that's what the store was called because we heard the parking was a pain...walked across the street....I swear we can smell the BBQ a mile away.
When I saw this place I remember always passing by here and always wondering what this place was....Its not the prettiest place nor the cleanest....but the food is so delicious. I ordered the tri tip sandwich and for the side I got the collard greens....the sandwich was good, love the BBQ. The collard greens were OK, I had better. My bf got the pork spareribs with baked beans and Marconi salad. The pork spareribs were so tender and juicy....I don't usually like beans but OMG the baked beans were so good I almost ate all of my bfs food hahaha. The prices are cheap and I love how they had all the different types of hot sauces lined up on their wall...I even spotted the sriracha sauce...lol This place is a good place to take out! Definitely coming back here again.
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This place is a hole in the wall but definitely worth the visit. The staff is cheery and fun. Even thought it was hot, they were happy and smiling. What a great change from the average service.
The food was great too. The baked beans and potato salad were delicious; definitely not the run of the mill institutional stuff you get most places. The corn muffins were to die for. Definitely want more of those. The ribs and tri-tip were tender very enjoyable.
No you ask, why 4 stars not 5. Well it is a hard call but I thought the pork ribs were too fatty and I am not sure I liked the way that the tri-tip was cut into small cubes. I would have preferred something more like slices or a bigger chunk that I can carve.
The interior has limited seating so plan a couple of people or, more likely, take out. It doesn't look the cleanest so if you are really picky about details you may want to try somewhere more mainstream.
Despite my small complaint the great staff, funky setting, and good food make it a winner. I will give these guys another run and you should too. You won't have gone wrong here so give it a try and let me know what you think. You won't regret it.
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I've been smelling them Q it up while stuck in traffic for awhile now, and just had to give it a try. I didn't try too much variety yet, but their pork ribs are to die for. Will be back again!
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They do BBQ right! Slow smoked and their own BBQ suace. It a hole in the wall place. Parking is a bitch and there are only 3 tables. The BBQ baked beans are so good. My usually order is tri-tip and pork rib with double BBQ baked beans. The workers ghettofabulous and the owner is a pretty cool guy.
BTW, they are closed on Tuesdays.
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I've tried the pork ribs and catfish. YUMMY. The sauce is great, the smoky flavor is intense. The catfish was hot and crispy. The side dishes on the other hand, leave a lot to be desired. Not as fresh at times and unpredictable. You may have one version of potato salad one day and a completely different version the next, which is a good indication that it is store-bought and it's quite obvious some are left-overs from the previous day. This place is a hole in the wall, so obviously they are struggling a bit and that is understandable.
BUT my main problem with this place is it takes FOREVER to get your food! OMG, I waited about 25 minutes for my food the first time I went there. So, I "thought" I was being clever when I called in my order the 2nd time. I gave them well over 20 minutes, before I arrived, had my money in hand, ready to pick up and go and to my surprise, nothing was ready!! I had to wait an additional 20 minutes. Meanwhile, I got to keep glancing over at the other customers, who were equally annoyed at their own wait. Not exactly the most organized place. Now this was a good year ago, so I pray that they fixed the problem by now.
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You can't really say anything bad about this place. I like meat, and they certainly know how to make their ribs taste excellent, so thats an automatic thumbs up in my book. The chicken and tri-tip are great choices as well.
One thing though, it's kinda confusing on where you should park since its a pretty small spot, probably as big as a 1.5 car garage. But other than that, this is probably the closest place to real bbq you'll find in San Jose.
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I've gotten take out from this place many times. Food and prices are great. The pork ribs are fabulous. The potato salad is very, very good. I also love the fried fish, both catfish and snapper. It is well seasoned, has a super crisp cornmeal crust and is not at all greasy. If you want fish, you should call ahead because it takes a good 20 minutes. It will stay nice and crisp all the way home.
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YUMM YUMMMMMM YUMMMMMM.
For a place located in a 20 ft. x 20 ft. rundown little space, that place serves up the BEST BBQ I have EVER tasted in my LIFE!
The restaurant is located behind the gas station and looks pretty f'ing ghetto inside AND out. BUT, do not be fooled, or scared to come in! You'll regret it!
Their beef bbq is heaven on earth. I would kill to know the recipe for their BBQ sauce. Their ribs are just warm and juicy and fall right off the bone. I swear, i turn cave man on those thick chunks of meat and make love to them and ravage them with my mouth. Was that a little too graphic? yeah, sorry...
Their potato salad and macaroni salad is PERFECT! It's not too salty, you could taste the bits of pickles, and the potatoes are cut at just the right size.
If I could give this place a few more stars i would. I really hope they decide to get a new place though, cuz that place is ridiculously crack house looking, but they do serve that CRACK, it's just in BBQ form.
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This has to be the dirtiest barbecue joint in the history of dirty, grody, nasty barbecue joints. Saying it's a hole in the wall, is giving it a compliment. Come by on a rainy day and look at the pots collecting asbestos-laden water dripping from the utterly disgusting looking ceiling. Outside, there's so much ash and fat on the ground that I'm bewildered at the thought that the smoker hasn't been cemented in place.
Now to get to the food, I mean, that's the only reason anyone would keep going back here right? I can't vouch for their seafood offerings, but at a place like this, I would find it blasphemous to eat anything other than meat.
The tri-tip is outstanding. They smoke the whole roast then cut it up into delicious beefy morsels, and douse it in one of the best sauces ever. The meat is always tender, and cooked medium to medium-well. Now I must admit that although I prefer my beef as rare as possible, this tri-tip is perfect.
Now the pork spareribs. They are nothing short of amazing. The meat truly falls off the bone. In fact, if you don't bite all the way through the pork, expect to get most of the meat tagging along for the ride! But I don't mind it when that happens since you can't really have ribs without getting messy, and trust me when I say I get messy with ribs.
Beef ribs... They do them justice here. Most places give you rubbery ribs, but these are tender. While not quite as good as the spareribs, they are still delicious.
The chicken is delicious. Don't really have anything else to say about it.
I don't really feel like reviewing the hotlinks, sides, or other menu items, because, well, I don't really look forward to those items. But I can say the links, beans, and fries are pretty good.
Oh, word to the wise... Do not expect to get anything at all if you drop in on Super Bowl Sunday. I waited in line for an hour and a half and only got a couple pieces of chicken and the last 2 tri-tips.
I will have to go back again, but believe it or not, I actually have to save up some dough to go. Fucking child support and alimony, I swear.
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My roommate took me here and since then I've been going on my own. This is real bbq that they cook out in front and prepare the rest inside. Each meal has a heaping serving of meats. I love the bbq sauce they serve their meats with. The staff is friendly and they try to be quick with each order. Since this spot is located next to a residential neighborhood, you can find parking next to the street... I never have a problem with that. I think I'm going back tomorrow.
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This place is soOooOO filthy, but damn it's DELICIOUS!!!! Haha, I think it must be all the fecal matter from the rats, and the dripping from the ceiling on rainy days that make their BBQ sauce just that much more special. YUM. Oh, and you can't go wrong with those collard greens!
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Decent BBQ in this hole-in-the-wall somewhat ghetto place in SJ. The beef ribs were huge - you get 3 in a standard order for $7.50 along with 2 sides. They were tasty but the meat was a bit tough. The pork ribs and tri-tip combo came with 3 decent sized pork ribs along with some small tri-tip pieces and 2 sides. The pork ribs and tri-tip meat could have used a bit more flavor. They were slathered with this BBQ sauce that was heavy on the molasses. It was okay for me but I would have preferred more vinegar.
This place literally is a hole-in-the-wall shack. Parking is a bit sparse but you can park 2-3 cars in front and there's some neighborhood parking right next to it. The setting is a bit more urban - so if you are a suburban sheltered type you may feel a but uncomfortable eating there since they get a wide range of local SJ clientele coming it. They only have 3 cramped tables so take out may be the best option anyway.
Bottom line: Decent BBQ but overrated with 4.5 stars on Yelp. The guy taking the orders is pretty cool and friendly. Uncle Frank's continues to be my fave hands down. Leave the Rolex and BMW at home. 3.5 stars for the food + 0.5 stars for character and friendly service.
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Finally! good BBQ and an attitude. The place is tiny, only three tables and most of the business are take out. They give you a lot of food. The box was so heavy I almost droped it when the guy handed it to me.
hot link is the best, ribs are big and juicy, tri-tip is so so, chicken was dry.
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I've only been here once so I gave it a 3 in case it doesnt always taste this decent. I love BBQ and one day we were thinking of different places for a great BBQ place to satisfy my crave. The place is very close to me so my bf and i decided to hit the place up. We ordered to-go because the place doesnt have the best atmostphere. we ordered a tri tip sandwich and a slab of pork ribs. they were both very good, but my tri tip was a bit dry. so i added some tony romas bbq sauce to it.
overall, bbq- good
the place, not so much..but thats ok.
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In my experience, some of the best food comes from the best hole-in-the-wall-type places, and Texas Smokehouse is no exception. You don't come here expecting ambiance. You don't even come here expecting a place to park or a table to eat at; you come here expecting some really good food, and that's what you get!
Order everything to-go. My favorite is the pork ribs/tri-tip combo. I'll get it with potato salad and the combos always come with a regular old slice of white bread. It was delicious. Real BBQ. The tri-tip sandwich is also very tasty, and their BBQ sauce isn't too sweet either, which I like.
Basically, I have nothing but good things to say here. It isn't the cheapest, but hey, it's a far cry from McDonald's (which actually now costs $5+ for a McNasty meal anyhow). I've only come here for lunch, and I've been in and out in less than 10 minutes, usually.
Come here if you're craving fast [to-go] service--and some good meat.
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Sometimes I light a candle and say a prayer and feel sorry for my Jewish friends who cannot partake in that which is known as Texas Smokehouse BBQ. For those who truly cannot enjoy a pork rib from this place, my heart goes out to you. Unfortunately I don't think the meat is Kosher.
Texas Smokehouse BBQ is the mecca of BBQ in the South Bay. I had been looking for good BBQ for some time and had been disappointed in a variety of places. I wanted to find a hole in the wall. Judging by the picture of the place, I was not disappointed. In fact, driving by Texas Smokehouse the first time and seeing what appeared to be a shack with a smoker outside, I had a gut feeling this place was going to be damn good.
I could smell the smoker fumes coming out and I knew the pollution infiltrating my lungs was coming from an even better dream; the ribs inside were cooking. Everytime I come here, I get the pork ribs. Ignore the sides except the bread which will be needed to mop up the sauce. Sure you will be thirsty for hours on end, but trust me, a small price to pay for a great BBQ meal.
I recommend you call ahead as well before picking up your food. The people running this joint are always busy even at 2-3 p.m. Don't plan to eat in the restaurant as seating is extremely limited and it doesn't seem to have air conditioning on hot days. If you're lucky you may get some sauce trapped between your fingernails which always makes for great seconds hours after you've experienced the wonder of Texas Smokehouse.
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Me and two of my friends went there the other day and had trouble finding it. It's right off of Capitol Expressway and somewhat hidden. I tried looking up directions by mapquest and it totally pointed me in the wrong direction, I had to ask other people driving by where the place was. The restaurant is small, probably only has like four dining tables. Kinda ghetto if you ask me, but the food is pretty good. Staff is pretty cool, laid back. I had the Chicken and Pork Ribs combo with macaroni salad and corn on the cob. The pork ribs and corn on the cob were probably the best things I had. My friend had tri tip and pork ribs, his tri tip was pretty good. The pork ribs had a lot of fat and the beef ribs were pretty tough. I thought the white bread/wheat bread is plastic bags was pretty random lol. I would give this place a 3.5, but I rounded up so what the hell.
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First of all i wanna say that im a big fan of bbq.I came to eat at this place numerous times but will never go back because of bad customer service.One time i went there,i was the only customer in there and the mutha@#$%^& that worked there acted like he didnt see me.I was so hungry that i stayed anyways.After i finally ordered, i gave him my money and was waiting for my change,but nothing.I was like wtf?wheres my change?the dude literally threw it at me. I was so mad but kept calm.I didnt want to eat there anymore so I told them to make my order to go.After i got my order i checked the bag but there was no utensils so i asked for some.The guy tossed it at me like he was mad or something.Man that was it for me.When i left, i vowed to never ever go back.The places location sucks too.Its all right next to the damn freeway.There isnt any parking and im sure that during everyones first time going there,peeps would scratch their heads like wtf?where would i park?Im pretty sure everyone that attempts to go there parks at the next door gas station.Anyways the bbq is just alright and they dont even have brisket.wtf?what kind of bbq place has no brisket?theyre sides suck also so i dont even wanna comment on that.But dont take my word on it,just try it for yourself and youll probably have a better experience than me.Id rather go to the church bbq spot on old oakland road!!
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When you're looking for some real good BBQ, this is the place to go! I heard of this place through word-of-mouth and I am ever so thankful...
It was kind of hard to find and sadly there is only one parking spot in the tiniest area...so you need to somehow venture to a side street and park. But don't let the parking stop you from grubbing on some of the best smoked BBQ you'll ever taste...okay?!
Once you get your parking done, you'll realize it's a tiny hole-in-the-wall restaurant next to a beauty parlor (kind of funny to me...anyways)... You'll see nothing but smoke with the smell of BBQ heaven flowing through your every pore and you'll begin to thoughtlessly drool.
The place isn't much of a sit down kind of place, even though they do have seating. It's not much to look at, except for the numerous bottles of every kind of hot sauce there probably is. The service is very friendly...along with the kind sweet Southern accent. The pictured menu is placed on the wall and is pretty straight forward....meat, meat and another type of meat along with sides and a bread of your choice.
I got the chicken and pork ribs along with greens, black eyed peas and sliced wheat bread (love it!). Let's just say, once I finally got home and wiped away the tears of joy ...I tore it all up, leaving nothing but bones! Yum!
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I've been wanting to try this place for quite a while. I got a chance while my fiance was sleeping today, so I snuck out!!!! It was 3pm and I had not eaten yet so I was hungry. I always over order when this happens. Who am I kidding I always over order. I bought a slab of both the beef and the pork ribs and an ala carte order of tri tip. I also bought a small order of black eyed peas, collard greens, and baked beans. Now I have food for the entire next week. Breakfast lunch and dinner!!!!!
The meat:
Beef Ribs.............. Meaty and pretty tender
Pork Ribs...............Meaty also some were a little tougher than others
Tri Tip......................Chunks not slices but were tender but the meat had little flavor to me
The Sauce:
Not too sweet a little runny but tasty none the less
The sides
Small orders are huge!!! All were acceptable with no standouts
Overall
Not bad a little smokey for me but some really like that.
Might be blasphemy to only give three stars but I really enjoy BCC on thirteenth more. I like the portion sizes here but the taste did not knock my socks off. OK 3.25 stars.
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"orkin taught us that when you see roaches out by the tables (at a restaurant) it means the infestation is really bad. Roaches like to hide in cracks and crevices. It's a survival instinct sorta thing. " --caroline b.
so i was eating a late lunch with rhea j. at 3 in the afternoon when a roach scurries down the wall and onto my table. after the cockroach ran across the table, rhea and i hella packed up our food and ran the fuck out of there. it was awful.
anyway, i got the chicken and rib combo with a tri tip sandwich on the side. and i tried my friend's beef ribs. everything was just okay. i think its cause i don't like the sauce that they use. it's too sweet. i prefer tangy bbq sauce... okay, i'll admit i dont like the sauce partially cause it's hella dark and i feel like it came from a bucket full of drowned roaches. but really, i've had better bbq. i don't think this is the worse i've ever eaten, but it certainly isn't the best. claim jumper makes better beef ribs and you don't have to worry about roaches crawling all over you.
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When I walked in, a guy was taking down an order and must have been having a bad day. He was cursing and slaming the phone down to check it see if they had what the customer on the phone wanted. This wasn't the "friendly staff" I read about on Yelp.
I had the pork ribs, tri-tip and spicy hot links. As another reviewer has noted, the food is cooked over Kingsford match-light charcoal, giving the food a chemical taste. The meats seemed to come from Costco, cooked unseasoned in the chemical pit, then covered in a decent sweet bbq sauce. Overall I wasn't impressed. They also did not offer pulled pork or brisket.
On a positive note, the potato salad was good.
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Hands down the best BBQ in San Jose. If you can find this hole-in-the-wall, then you're in for some amazing, authentic-style food. Everything on the menu rocks, but check out the ribs, you'll savor every second.
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