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L&L Hawaiian Barbecue describes its cooking as Grilled boneless chicken marinated in our savory, Hawaii-inspired barbecue sauce. Menus on file list brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage and seafood at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage and seafood at L&L Hawaiian Barbecue and brisket, ribs, pulled pork and burnt ends at Smoking Pig BBQ.

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    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

    Official site
    Address
    5730 Cottle Rd. Ste. 120 San Jose, CA 95123
    Hours
    monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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    The page lists Hawaii's Plate Lunch

    The menu lists Hawaii's Plate Lunch. The menu lists Chicken Katsu. The menu lists BBQ Chicken Bowl. The menu lists Lau Lau Combo. The menu lists Lighter BBQ Chicken. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue describes its cooking as Grilled boneless chicken marinated in our savory, Hawaii-inspired barbecue sauce. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue describes its cooking as Slow-steamed pork shoulder wrapped in taro and ti leaves. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue describes its cooking as Smoky, slowly-roasted shredded pork. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue dates itself to 1952. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue lists sides of Macaroni salad.

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    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

    Official site
    Address
    1 Curtner Ave., #80 San Jose, CA 95125
    Hours
    monday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm; tuesday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm; wednesday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm; thursday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm; friday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm; saturday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm; sunday: 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Signature
    The page lists Hawaii's Plate Lunch

    The menu lists Hawaii's Plate Lunch. The menu lists Chicken Katsu. The menu lists BBQ Chicken Bowl. The menu lists Lau Lau Combo. The menu lists Lighter BBQ Chicken. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue describes its cooking as Grilled boneless chicken marinated in our savory, Hawaii-inspired barbecue sauce. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue describes its cooking as Slow-steamed pork shoulder wrapped in taro and ti leaves. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue describes its cooking as Smoky, slowly-roasted shredded pork. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue dates itself to 1952.

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    South Winchester BBQ

    Official site
    Address
    1362 S. Winchester Blvd San Jose, CA 95128
    Hours
    monday-sunday: 7:00-9:00 or sold out
    Wood
    California oak wood

    South Winchester BBQ lists California oak wood. South Winchester BBQ describes its cooking as honey brined, slow smoked turkey. South Winchester BBQ describes its cooking as Smoked bone in half ham topped with a mustard molasses glaze with notes of orange, clove and ginger. South Winchester BBQ posts All Menu Items Will Sell Out. South Winchester BBQ posts Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. South Winchester BBQ lists sides of homemade pickled jalapenos, onions and cucumbers. South Winchester BBQ lists sides of Freshly baked, never frozen.

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    Smoking Pig BBQ

    Official site
    Hours
    San Jose: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Fremont: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Las Vegas: Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Sun 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Wood
    Oak and seasonal fruit woods
    Signature
    The page lists tri-tip

    The page names tri-tip as a signature item. The menu lists Burnt ends. The menu lists burnt ends. Smoking Pig BBQ lists Oak and seasonal fruit woods. Smoking Pig BBQ lists oak and seasonal fruit woods. Smoking Pig BBQ cooks on traditional offset smokers. Smoking Pig BBQ describes its cooking as wood-smoked, no gas assist. Smoking Pig BBQ describes its cooking as Brisket rides the offset for 14+ hours. Smoking Pig BBQ describes its cooking as overnight burns. Smoking Pig BBQ dates itself to 2011.

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    Henry's Hi-Life

    Official site
    Address
    301 Sharks Way, San Jose, CA 95110
    Hours
    sun: 4:00pm-8:00pm; mon: closed; tues-wed-thurs: 11:30am - 2:00pm, 4:30pm - 8:30pm; fri: 11:30am - 2:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm; sat: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
    Wood
    oak
    Signature
    The page lists Combo Chicken and Baby Back Ribs

    The menu lists Combo Chicken and Baby Back Ribs. Henry's Hi-Life lists oak. Henry's Hi-Life describes its cooking as flame-broiled. Henry's Hi-Life dates itself to 1960. Henry's Hi-Life dates itself to 1960. Henry's Hi-Life lists a menu covering ribs and chicken. Henry's Hi-Life posts hours of Sunday 4:00pm-8:00pm, Monday closed, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30am to 2:00pm, 4:30pm to 8:30pm, Friday 11:30am to 2:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Henry's Hi-Life is at 301 Sharks Way, San Jose, CA 95110.

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    Sam's Bar-B-Que

    Official site
    Address
    1110 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
    Hours
    tue-sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; sun: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; mon: closed
    Wood
    oak wood
    Signature
    The page lists BBQ Sauce

    The menu lists BBQ Sauce. Sam's Bar-B-Que lists oak wood. Sam's Bar-B-Que describes its cooking as slow-cooked with real wood-fired smoke. Sam's Bar-B-Que dates itself to 1992. Sam's Bar-B-Que lists sides of homemade Italian sausage. Sam's Bar-B-Que lists a menu covering ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage, brisket and sides. Sam's Bar-B-Que posts hours of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday closed. Sam's Bar-B-Que is at 1110 South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128.

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    Silver Creek BBQ

    Official site
    Address
    4898 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135
    Hours
    monday-sunday: 7:00-9:00 or sold out
    Wood
    California oak wood

    Silver Creek BBQ lists California oak wood. Silver Creek BBQ describes its cooking as smoke them with California oak wood. Silver Creek BBQ posts All Menu Items Will Sell Out. The menu lists Tri-Tip Sandwich Reg; $18.00 / Lrg; $24.00. The menu lists Brisket Sandwich Reg; $18.00 / Lrg; $24.00. The menu lists Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey $125. Silver Creek BBQ posts hours of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00-9:00 or sold out. Silver Creek BBQ is at 4898 San Felipe Rd, San Jose, CA 95135.

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    Smoking Pig BBQ

    Official site
    Hours
    San Jose: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Fremont: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Las Vegas: Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Sun 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Wood
    oak and seasonal fruit woods

    Smoking Pig BBQ lists oak and seasonal fruit woods. Smoking Pig BBQ cooks on traditional offset smokers. Smoking Pig BBQ describes its cooking as overnight burns. Smoking Pig BBQ describes its cooking as Brisket rides the offset for 14+ hours. Smoking Pig BBQ describes its cooking as Burnt ends are cubed to order, glazed on the flat top, and go out the door in butcher paper. Smoking Pig BBQ dates itself to 2011. Smoking Pig BBQ lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork and burnt ends.

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    The Barbeque Pit

    Official site
    Address
    1349 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118
    Hours
    monday-sunday: 7:00-9:00 or sold out
    Wood
    California oak wood
    Signature
    The page lists Meaty Beef Back Ribs

    The menu lists Meaty Beef Back Ribs. The Barbeque Pit lists California oak wood. The Barbeque Pit describes its cooking as smoke them with California oak wood. The Barbeque Pit posts All Menu Items Will Sell Out. The menu lists Brisket Sandwich Reg; $18.00 / Lrg; $24.00. The menu lists Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey $125. The Barbeque Pit posts hours of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00-9:00 or sold out. The Barbeque Pit is at 1349 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118.

FAQ

What can I order at the San Jose BBQ restaurants in this guide?

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage and seafood. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, sausage and seafood. Smoking Pig BBQ lists a menu covering brisket, ribs, pulled pork and burnt ends. Henry's Hi-Life lists a menu covering ribs and chicken.

Which San Jose BBQ joints warn that meat or specials can sell out?

South Winchester BBQ posts All Menu Items Will Sell Out. Silver Creek BBQ posts All Menu Items Will Sell Out. The Barbeque Pit posts All Menu Items Will Sell Out.

Which San Jose BBQ joints smoke with oak?

South Winchester BBQ lists California oak wood. Smoking Pig BBQ lists Oak and seasonal fruit woods. Henry's Hi-Life lists oak. Sam's Bar-B-Que lists oak wood. Silver Creek BBQ lists California oak wood. Smoking Pig BBQ lists oak and seasonal fruit woods. The Barbeque Pit lists California oak wood.

Which San Jose BBQ joints are open on Sunday?

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue posts hours of Monday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Tuesday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Thursday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue posts hours of Monday 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, Tuesday 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, Wednesday 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, Thursday 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, Friday 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday 10:30 am to 9:00 pm. South Winchester BBQ posts hours of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00-9:00 or sold out. Smoking Pig BBQ posts hours of San Jose: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Fremont Mon-Thu 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Las Vegas: Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Henry's Hi-Life posts hours of Sunday 4:00pm-8:00pm, Monday closed, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30am to 2:00pm, 4:30pm to 8:30pm, Friday 11:30am to 2:00pm, 4:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Sam's Bar-B-Que posts hours of Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday closed. Silver Creek BBQ posts hours of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00-9:00 or sold out. Smoking Pig BBQ posts hours of San Jose: Mon-Thu 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Fremont Mon-Thu 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Las Vegas: Mon-Tue Closed, Wed-Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The Barbeque Pit posts hours of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 7:00-9:00 or sold out.

Which San Jose BBQ joints list brisket?

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue lists brisket, ribs, pulled-pork, chicken, sausage, seafood. L&L Hawaiian Barbecue lists brisket, ribs, pulled-pork, chicken, sausage, seafood. South Winchester BBQ lists Brisket Sandwich, Reg; $18.00 / Lrg; $24.00. Smoking Pig BBQ lists Brisket rides the offset for 14+ hours.

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