Smokin J's
8 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/sandiego10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people call Smokin' J's good, and one commenter says its brisket has good texture and smoke. Another commenter prefers it to a nearby spot because it serves chicken, and one commenter says the Miramar location has a limited menu. One diner says it has been inconsistent, while another calls it awesome but says it isn't Texas-style barbecue.
Address
Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse, 751 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/hoytmobley in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Says Smokin J's is good; no branch or location is named.
- Recommendsu/Ninjurk in r/sandiego · Apr 2024
Ranks Smokin J's second and calls its locations very good.
- Recommendsu/darlingheart6 in r/sandiego · Apr 2024variety
Seconds the Smokin J's pick and prefers it to a nearby BBQ spot for its menu range.
- Recommendsu/DustinAM in r/sandiego · Dec 2024
Lists Smokin J's as also good, alongside Grand Ole.
- Recommendsu/Meathead1961 in r/sandiego · Dec 2024
Calls Smokin J's legit and says it has locations including one downtown.
- Mixedu/IdkWhoCaresss in r/sandiego · Apr 2024taste
Calls Smokin J's awesome but says it isn't Texas-style, guessing it's Kansas City style.
- Recommendsu/messijoez in r/sandiego · Apr 2024taste
Rates Smokin J's among the best local brisket, with good texture and smoke.
- Caveatu/joochie123 in r/sandiego · Jun 2024price
Says Smokin J's has been inconsistent, with meat sold by weight.
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- Recommendsu/PT-dogbert in r/sandiego · Dec 2024taste
Lists Smokin J's as one of the only decent places they've eaten.
- Recommendsu/Scalpels in r/sandiego · Jun 2024
Notes Smokin' J's has a devoted following, though much San Diego BBQ strikes them as underwhelming.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.