Smoking Pig BBQ - San Jose (CA)

3 /5 Kevin Marts: Honest review by a BBQ lover. I came here for lunch at 12pm and got the brisket, pulled pork and pork ribs. I get to BBQ places early in case they sell out of what I want. There was no line, and only a handful of people on a Saturday. Staff were awesome. Very attentive, very nice, great people. Did I eat it all... Yes. Was it good, yes. But I was looking for a Texas style BBQ experience, and this was not it. The brisket was good, not great. A little dryer than desired. A little firmer than you would expect from professional. The bark was not noticeable. A common theme. The pulled pork was much dryer than it should be and the smoke flavor was not present. There was no bark. The pork ribs had no bark as well, much firmer than desired. Im sure the meat would be much better as a sandwich. That seems to be the #1 seller there. The good stuff was the Mac and cheese which was great. The BBQ sauces were fantastic! Each one has a different flavor. Its a good thing The sauces are so good because they are necessary to accompany the meat. My expectation on great bbq would be not needing the sauce to be flavorful. The corn bread was also well done. No nonsense corn bread is my preference.

4 /5 Antone D.: The real deal is Smoking Pig BBQ that features flavors and huge smokers! Let’s begin with the service which was quick, friendly conversation, and overall ok. It was a little interesting walking in you think you would order at the register then we were asked to sit first then someone came to serve us. The atmosphere is rough, rugged, bbq style feel, and diner type of look as well. The restaurant wasn’t as clean as I would like it. You can see the bbq bottles are worn. Now onto the Main Event: the Food! The burnt ends were full flavor and good sauce 8.5/10. The pulled pork could have been warmer but the flavors and seasoning were on point 8/10. Fries were solid as they should be 8.5/10. The bbq chicken was good but could be improved on flavors 6.5/10. The cornbread and butter spread was really good 9/10. Overall this place is worth a try, places that smoke they have long cool times were can hinder flavors an heat depending on when you come so I always suggest multiple meats. Cheers!!!

5 /5 Chuck Freeman: This place offers it all of your a BBQ fan! The brisket, beans, corn bread and side Cesar salad was my choice today and Carla was my waitress. Very friendly and tentative. If you want Cheap BBQ, dont come here because good BBQ aint Cheap and and Cheap BBQ aint good. $40 for the LG brisket plate with mixed fat/lean with the premium side. Worth it!

5 /5 Andreas Ramos: wow, a great no-nonsense Texas BBQ place. slow smoked ribs where the meat falls off the bone, potato salad, cornbread, brisket, four kinds of sauce, and a roll of paper towel on your table. we also got a plate of Wolf Turds as an appetizer: crazy name for three jalapeño peppers, stuffed with sausage and cheese, wrapped in bacon, and roasted. very delicious. we got the large combo ribs with brisket and extra sides. more than enough for two, plus leftovers. Lots of booths, super friendly service, mellow blues music, very laid back in a casual place, with lots of parking.

5 /5 JJ L: The food here is great. Juicy ribs, crispy burnt ends and fatty pulled pork. The Mac and cheese is excellent as well. I’ve requested for extra fatty meat and they did not disappoint.