Free Breakfast Tacos?
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Hours
Every day
7 am
‘til
9 pm
or sold out
Closed Thanksgiving
& Christmas
Address
1618
Mission St
Santa Cruz, CA
95060
Long Weekend. Full Table.
Labor Day weekend calls for the good stuff: good people, cold drinks, and a serious spread on the table. Pick your meats, choose your sides, and we’ll handle the smoking. Whether you’re feeding the whole backyard or just a few folks who showed up “for a minute,” our Hustler and Big Boss Packs have you covered. Available Saturday, Sunday, and Monday only.
Breakfast Taco Week 🌮
Breakfast is better with barbeque. Start your morning with a warm flour tortilla, an over-easy egg, salsa ranchera, and your choice of meat.
From August 24–30, order breakfast online between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM, enter promo code BRISKET at checkout, choose your favorite meat, and leave the breakfast to us. Limit one free taco per guest.
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You Celebrate, We Serve
Holiday parties and end-of-year get-togethers have a way of getting busy fast. If you’d rather not spend the night refilling trays or answering “where’s the sauce?” our staffed buffet is the move. We bring the crew, set everything up, keep the line stocked, and make sure your guests are taken care of from start to finish.
You keep the stories going. We’ll keep the plates full.
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The Turkey They Wait For All Year
Our honey-brined birds are smoked low and slow until they’re tender, juicy, and ready to earn a spot in the middle of your table. Pick one up hot and ready, bring it home, and take all the credit—we won’t tell. Pre-orders begin October 5th, and these birds have a habit of selling out by November, so don’t wait too long.
Thanksgiving Day pickup only
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FUNDRAISING WITH BBQ
Throughout the year we partner with local schools, clubs, youth sports teams, and PTAs to help give back to our community. Fundraisers are easy to set up, fun to attend, and stocked with delicious BBQ for everyone to enjoy.
GOOD VIBES AND SOULFUL BLUES
We’re more than just your go to spot for award winning BBQ and craft beer. We’ve got live blues 7 nights a week and a seat at the table waiting for you. So come grab a beer, or a whole BBQ spread, and join us for some soulful blues and good times.
Real Smoked Rewards ★
Join the Real Smoked BBQ community and start with 50 bonus points on us. Earn 1 point per dollar, $5 back for every 100 points. Plus birthday surprises, first dibs on holiday preorders, and smokin’ deals for members only.
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It’s another great day to be together
When the beer is cold and the pits are hot, people tend to gather. That’s a truth as old as time, and one that’s near and dear to our hearts. Grab a friend, a beer, and a seat, and join us in celebrating the power of fire and time in the most authentic way possible.
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