San Juan Smokehouse - a Tennessee & Caribbean BBQ Joint

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Top 3 Reasons to Eat Here

1. A Taste of Home but Different
1. A Taste of Home but Different
"This was a non fancy, very delicious, local experience."
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2. Cozy but Fun
2. Cozy but Fun
"The place is cozy and lively."
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3. Where the Locals Go
3. Where the Locals Go
"Lively, friendly, fun, professional, and un-touristy"
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Reviewed today via mobile

Good food (tried the chicken avocado because they ran out of the brisket). The fries were not good, like fried in dirty oil. The avocado was good, but I’be been to other places in San Juan way better than this. Overall worth the visit specially...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 29 December 2018 via mobile

Seems very challenging to write a spot that is already #2 on Trip Advisor... but here’s what you need to know: 1. It’s off the beaten path. The neighborhood itself is neat -before you even begin eating. 2. My Texan husband gave the brisket his...More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed today via mobile

Nice bbq place in La placita. All the food was excellent, specially the stuffed avocados and brisket. Good service by our waiter Mark.

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed today via mobile

Family visit on a busy Sunday. The food (brisket, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, all sides ) all great, everyone cleaned their plate. Try the beans. The cocktails were very good. Our server (Mark) took great care of us, on a very busy day. We will...More

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank RamonRu
Reviewed 3 days ago

I had the opportunity to visit the San Juan Smokehouse, with 25 friends and family, while we were in San Juan celebrating my daughters wedding. We planned a customized meal and drink option with Stephen, and we couldnt be more pleased. All of our guests...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

I been there a few times and It’s great, not a lot of space so be patient and enjoy the passion fruit mojitos.

Date of visit: June 2018
Thank snowboarderP
Reviewed 6 days ago

We went based on the recommendation of Trip Advisor. The BBQ is nothing special. It is average and over-priced for the amount and quality that your receive. If you have had good BBQ before, you will be disappointed. If you want BBQ that is nothing...More

Date of visit: March 2019
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SanJuanSmokehouse, Owner at San Juan Smokehouse - a Tennessee & Caribbean BBQ Joint, responded to this reviewResponded yesterday

We appreciate your comment but I have to respectfully disagree on the pricing as we have very modest margins for all our plates. In fact most folks tell us we are too economical on our prices and that we can raise them slightly. Either way...More

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Being from Texas we were a little skeptical but wanted a break from the “big” restaurants. The only food was really tasty and a little unique for BBQ in what is really a “shack” so don’t expect much from that perspective. What really made it...More

Date of visit: March 2019
1  Thank nocalgolfrs
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

First time visiting and read great reviews about this place. The place didn’t disappoint! The waitress was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the B.B. King Pulled Pork nachos for an appetizer and it was delicious!! I had the Texas style brisket with coffee baked...More

Date of visit: March 2019
Thank Will A
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Chose to have dinner here before Hamilton and the only bad was that I totally had food coma during the play. The drinks were well made and the staff was super friendly. The stars of the meal were the ribs that fell apart because they...More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Response from MarkWBoca | Reviewed this property |
We called directly and got a reservation. Great place!
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Response from Djjm | Reviewed this property |
Uber probably 15 mins. Sorry I missed your message. Such a fun place to go.
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