Smokin J's BBQ

Friendly staff, nice outdoor seating area, and AMAZING brisket! I've always been disappointed in the quality of barbecue in San Diego, but I think we might have finally found a decent spot! Love that they are dog friendly as well.Amazing:- Brisket (super tender and flavorful). I LOVE that they ask you if you prefer a fattier or leaner cut. We went with the fattier and it was so moist and tender! Pretty Good:- Sweet tea (not super sweet like other restaurants, very cool and refreshing!)- Mac and cheese (very cheesy and rich)- Brisket chili (lots of brisket in this!)Average:- Cajun fries (good fries but nothing special)- Pork Belly (saw lots of good reviews about this but it was a little dry for us)

I would have never known a bbq place existed here but I looked up bbq on my maps and this one was pretty close to home!I just wanted to say the menu is small and you are not allowed to substitute shit. Whatever is on the menu with the sides is the sides you have to get. The girl taking our order was very rude too. She was telling us to read the menu cause we were asking for substitutions like instead of coldslaw we wanted fries. There's nowhere on the menu that says NO SUBS at alllll. On top of that the hours outside says till 8pm but the bbq hours ends at 7pm We ordered:Cajun fries - way too crunch/hardMac n cheese - way too soggy Corn bread - freaking dry Brisket - 7/10 we've had better The ambiance was cute! It would be a nice place to come and hang out, grab some cider.Due to the rude girl placing our order and the food not being great. We will definitely not be back.Also be prepared to be hot. This place only have fans.

Very convenient food option inside Serpentine cider barThe hot links were very tastyOrder at the window and served at the table However I would have wished for a bigger portion of meat for the price

Overall we had a decent meal while we were sipping on some cider. The bbq place shares a space with Serpentine Cider, so you can order food and have some drinks at the same time. You order for food at the register near the door. We had the pork belly tv dinner which included 2 hefty pieces of pork belly and 2 sides. We chose the mac and cheese balls (those were delicious that we wanted more) and brisket chili. The pork belly was nice and tender, but I prefer the pork belly to be crispy. I also would have preferred for the chilli to be served hot, it was served luke warm and in my opinion not very good. The bbq sauce has really good flavor and definitely helps add seasoning and flavor to your meat.The chimichurri fries with brisket were a large portion, perfect for sharing between 2-4 people depending how hungry you are. The brisket was well seasoned and very tender, I would say their brisket has to be the star of their meats.The service was ok, no one went out of their way, simply took our order, brought the food out, and that was it.

Had to come back for the chimi fries!!! Came here on a Saturday around 2:30 and there were a couple of groups but plenty of seating! We originally just came to get drinks from Serpentine but then remembered the Brisket Chimi Fries so we had to order them. They came out super fast this time like in less than 10 minutes and were so delicioussss! Just like last time if not better, they were juicy, tender and the fries were so crispy and I absolutely love chimichurri so this is like the best snack or appetizer I could ask for!They also have a bunch of board games that you can play and if I am remembering correctly an air hockey table? We didn't play this time but next time I'll definitely check out what choices of board games they have to play. I feel like this is such a nice spot for like a first date so if you're looking for one check this place out!

Great bbq. Come early on the weekend because they will run out. The Cajun fries are amazing

Smokin Js BBQ is a go-to spot in Miramar, especially if you're craving some good BBQ vibes. My girlfriend and I hit it up during a laid-back movie night with Harry Potter, and we didn't hold back on the food front.Props to them for having a vegetarian option - we went for the fried shrooms and jackfruit. Fried shrooms took the lead for me, offering that satisfying crunch and a soft, tasty core. Paired up with their homemade BBQ sauces, one classic and the other packing a spice punch, it was a flavor explosion. And let's not forget the fries - a serious treat with a capital T.For the main deal, I went for the TV dinner brisket with a pork belly add-on. Two sides came with it, so I rolled with beans and Mac n cheese balls. Those Mac n cheese balls? Crispy magic on the outside, smothered in melted cheese. The beans played the savory and sweet game just right. The brisket? Nailed it in terms of seasoning and cooking, but the crispy pork belly stole the spotlight - tender, crispy, and a dance partner with the BBQ sauce.Big shoutout to our server - super nice and had our backs throughout. Plenty of seats, but when the place fills up, be ready to navigate a bit. No doubt, I'll be swinging by for lunch - Smokin Js BBQ is a winner in my book for its chill vibes, tasty eats, and friendly service.

Funky, funky, funky.Very cool place. Eclectic, casual, good food, good drink. Interesting hidden and private party/dance area.A Brewery with cider. Great choices and they offer flights of drinks. Have to order drinks at the bar separate from food at the kitchen.Food was good, mostly BBQ like brisket and ribs but the plates come with two sides. Great beans! Love the onion rings. Service is great but remember this is very casual and in an industrial area...so expect to get your food, drink and water yourself.Anyways, they have a backroom where they were having a tribute to Taylor Swift with a huge video screen and great sound system. People were dressed up like Taylor and dancing! A hidden jewel for sure. Best for adults only.

Great catering, delicious and juicy BBQ, and EXCELLENT customer service! Thank you Tommy for going above and beyond to help us address our unique Burning Man catering needs! You guys rock!

We typically go to the location in poway but wanted to try this place. We live near both. It's not a typical restaurant. They have 1 worker and the cook. The rest of the building is a brewery. Menu is limited compared to the poway location. (Don't pay attention to what is online)Worker was rude compared to poway. Tables were filthy. Food was good at least. Likely will not go to this location again.