Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse

Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse

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Smokin J's BBQ & Taphouse pairs a barbecue menu with a beer list in Poway. Regulars point to the sauces and sides as the kitchen's strong suit, with the smoked meats coming out well on some visits and dry or overdone on others.

San Diego Magazine named Smokin J's among its best restaurants of 2025, and the spot has also been covered by The Infatuation.
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CRITICCovered by San Diego Magazine
CRITICCovered by The Infatuation
RATINGS4.5 stars across 517 reviews2 sources
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City

San Diego

Neighborhood

Poway

Price

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Cuisine

Barbecue

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