Smokey and the Brisket Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Smokey and the Brisket, a New American, Diners, and Barbeque joint located in La Mesa, CA. This Latinx and LGBTQ-owned restaurant offers a range of dining experiences, from delivery to private dining. The reviews rave about their mouthwatering brisket, smoked sausages, and delicious sides like mac n' cheese with burnt ends. The ambiance is laid-back and trendy, with options for outdoor seating and a game room for kids. Notable mentions include their excellent service, fair prices, and impressive happy hour specials. The menu features a variety of dishes like pulled pork, spare ribs, burgers, and more. Despite occasional inconsistencies in cooking, the flavors are consistently superb. With friendly staff, spacious seating, and a vibrant atmosphere, Smokey and the Brisket is a must-visit for BBQ enthusiasts looking for a memorable dining experience.
START YOUR ENGINES
LOADED FRIES
hot and crispy fries, topped with pulled pork and house cheese sauce finished with green onions, tomatoes, and sliced jalapenos
WINGS
choices: house bbq sauce, habanero bbq sauce or buffalo sauce
FRIED MAC N CHEESE
crispy on the outside yet so soft, creamy, and cheesy on the inside
SLIDER TRIO
choice of brisket, pulled pork, or pulled chicken on a brioche bun with BBQ Sauce, coleslaw, chipotle crema and crinkle pickles
BRISKET BURNT ENDS & JALAPENO MAC N CHEESE
gooey mac n cheese, fresh jalapeno, topped with burnt ends (if youre lucky) or topped with brisket if burnt ends are not available
CAESAR SALAD
classic romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, drizzled with lime, and Caesar dressing
WEDGE SALAD
blue cheese crumbles, applewood bacon, and cherry tomatoes
BURNT CARROTS & CAULIFLOWER SALAD
arugula, goat cheese, and cilantro-lime vinaigrette
BBQ CHICKEN SALAD
avocado, black beans, roasted corn, cherry tomatoes, smoked pulled chicken, Fritos, and cilantro ranch
GREEN LIGHT, GO!
BETWEEN THE BUNS
BRISKET SANDWICH
served on a brioche bun topped with coleslaw
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
served on a brioche bun topped with coleslaw
PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
served on a brioche bun topped with coleslaw
SMOKED SALMON SANDWICH
served on a brioche bun topped with coleslaw
SMOKED SAUSAGE SANDWICH
served on a roll topped with BBQ sauce
PULLED PORK MAC N CHEESE GRILLED CHEESE
grilled buttery toasted sourdough, pulled pork, melted cheddar cheese, gooey mac n cheese, BBQ sauce, and extra cheese sauce
HOT FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
served on a brioche bun tossed in buffalo sauce, sliced crinkle pickles, house-made coleslaw and secret house sauce (available without buffalo sauce if you cant handle the heat!)
RANCH CHICKEN SANDWICH
lettuce, tomato, pickle, jack cheese, and ranch
BT MEATLOAF SANDWICH
big tex meatloaf served on Texas toast with horseradish mayo, Texas sausage gravy, and fried red onion strings
SMOKEYS BURGER
served on a brioche bun topped with sharp cheddar, grilled onions, tomato, and lettuce
BELLY BACON BURGER
served on a brioche bun topped with pork belly bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, and ranch dressing
BACKFIRE BURGER
served on a brioche bun topped with roasted jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and chipotle mayo
STOP YOUR ENGINES BURGER
served on a brioche bun topped with pulled pork, pork belly bacon, fried red onion strings, pepper jack cheese, and BBQ sauce
BEYOND BURGER
served on a brioche bun topped with beyond veggie patty, sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and red onions
PRIME BRISKET
American prime brisket ( pound)
PULLED PORK
dry-rubbed and slow-smoked for hours ( pound)
HALF BONE-IN SMOKED CHICKEN
dry-rubbed, smoked with a blend of woods, and basted with BBQ sauce
TEXAS SMOKED SAUSAGE LINK
smoked Kielbasa rope with grill finish ( pound)
PORK SPARE RIBS
dry-rubbed and smoked to perfection ( rack or full rack)
SMOKED SALMON
marinated in our house recipe and smoked with a blend of woods and finished with maple glaze, served on a bed of mashed potatoes
BIG TEX MEATLOAF
ground chuck, smoked prime brisket, and smoked pork belly all done in an old fashioned Texas style recipe, served on a bed of mashed potatoes and topped with Texas sausage gravy
PICK COMBO
choice of meats (Texas sausage, prime brisket, pulled pork, spareribs, or chicken) and sidecars except onion rings
SHORT RIB SPECIAL
dry rubbed, smoked with a blend wood, slow cook for hours, served with sidecars except onion rings
SHORT RIB FOR
dry rubbed, smoked with a blend wood, slow cook for hours, served with sidecars except onion rings
SMOKER SPECIALTIES
WINNER, WINNER, ROTISSERE DINNER
HERB CHICKEN
sage, rosemary, and a blend of spices
HABANERO CHICKEN
marinated with a blend of habanero peppers, oil, vinegar, garlic, and spices, roasted to juiciness perfection!
ALABAMA CHICKEN
-hour brined chicken, slow-roasted with our house Alabama white BBQ sauce
TACO TRIO
choice of brisket, pulled pork, or pulled chicken topped with pico de gallo, chipotle crema on the side salsa fresca
PULLED PORK BURRITO
smoked pulled pork, French fries, pico de gallo, and sour cream. served with salsa, avocado green salsa, and chips
QUESADILLA
choice of brisket, pulled pork, or pulled chicken, on the side salsa fresca
LOADED NACHO
crispy tortilla chip, topped with your choice of brisket, pulled pork, or pulled chicken finished with house cheese sauce, green onions, tomatoes, and slide jalapenos
TEX MEX
SIDECARS
MAC N CHEESE
BAKED CORNBREAD
jalapeno cornbread
MASHED POTATOES
with roasted garlic buttercream
POTATO SALAD
potato, celery, onion, sweet pickle relish, mustard, mayo, and spices
CREAMY CORN
south of the border inspired roasted corn and cotija cheese
COWBOY CAVIAR
black beans, avocado, tomato, corn, red onion, bell peppers, and cilantro
HOMEMADE COLESLAW
ONION RINGS
HOUSE FRIES
BURNT CARROTS & CAULIFLOWER
fresh herbs, balsamic glaze and olive oil
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
bacon and mission figs with balsamic glaze
BBQ BEANS
pulled pork, beans, and BBQ sauce
MARGHERITA
mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, fresh basil, and oregano
BBQ CHICKEN
mozzarella cheese, red onions, chicken, fresh cilantro, and BBQ sauce
THREE CHEESE
mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, gorgonzola cheese, and parmesan cheese
ITALIAN SAUSAGE
mozzarella cheese, cherry tomato, basil, mushroom, and green onion
JUST CHEESE
tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese
PEPPERONI
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni
MEXICAN
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, jalapenos, red onions, and sausage
THE WORKS
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, mushroom, green pepper, red onion, black olives, sausage, and pepperoni
MEAT LOVER
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, ham, and italian sausage
HAM AND MUSHROOM
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ham, and mushroom
PIZZA
ROADSIDE FLATBREADS
PULLED PORK FLATBREAD
mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions, and bbq sauce
SMOKED SAUSAGE FLATBREAD
mozzarella cheese, french fries, caramelized onions, and chimichurri
SMOKED MEAT-LOVERS FLATBREAD
mozzarella cheese, pulled pork, brisket, texas sausage, and jalapeno mustard
ROASTED VEGGIE FLATBREAD
mozzarella cheese, brussels sprouts, arugula, roasted carrot, and cauliflower
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN FLATBREAD
mozzarella cheese, brussels sprouts, caramelized onions, and goat cheese
BURNT END FLATBREAD
mozzarella cheese, chipotle onion jam, arugula, and shaved parmesan
CREW OF -
lb brisket, lb pulled pork, whole chicken, smoked sausage link, oz mac n cheese, oz coleslaw, oz cowboy caviar, oz mashed potatoes served with white bread
FOR THE CREW
LITTLE RIDERS
KIDS CHEESEBURGER
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
BRISKET SANDWICH
CHICKEN TENDERS
BREAD PUDDING
with caramel sauce, served with vanilla bean ice cream
CARAMEL CHURRO
served with vanilla bean ice cream
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
served with vanilla ice cream and topped with raspberry sauce