Mesquite and Oak

856 N 13th St, San Jose
(408) 418-3180

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Jeff B

Super delicious bbq, some of the best brisket in the bay!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

John Thacher

Great bbq....super tender and juicy brisket and bark in the rubs was perfect

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mimi-Joy Magsaysay-Maher

Kid-friendliness: A couple kid menu options but not a place to run around. Fun theme & BBQ on the TV

Wheelchair accessibility: Front door & table height wheelchair friendly.

Deane Gardner

Great BBQ, for me the best in the South Bay. I like the brisket and my wife the pork ribs. Side tasty also - we liked the cornbread and beans. I need to remember to try the BBQ salads sometime - they're on the chalkboard at the store, but not on the online menu.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pitmaster Plate, Pork Ribs

walter buna jr

We ordered our food the service was incredible they were detailed with our order. The brisket is perfect and juicy all the sides are perfect the meats are incredible not dried out like Smoking Pig and also as expensive like Smoking Pig.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pitmaster Plate, Sandwich

K. Dub

From what I remember the food was good the barbecue sandwich was awesome. Looks like a barbecue shop smells like a barbecue shop smells so good when you walk in. Wish the lady at the counter with smile and I have a sour look on her face. But the service was still on point. The cowboy beans are a must have!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Solomoca

A nice little joints to grab a bite. The lady taking the orders was a bit stand offish, as if you just disturbed her from something important. Wasn't rude, just not welcoming. Any who, the portions of meat were in sink with cost. The ribs were a hit 5/5. The CORNBREAD was delicious 6/5. The 1st time that I ever had actual corn in my cornbread. The Brisket was just a tiny bit over cooked. Don't get me wrong, it was good just a bit over cooked 4/5. The mac&cheese was like a soup. Taste was good but I was just throwed off by the consistency 3/5. The potato salad lacked all types of flavor 2/5. That was the only real disappointment I had. On a positive not the potatoes were not undercooked. The portions on sides were a bit small. But hey I can't really complain since I don't have a large appetite. Overall the place is worth the drive. A different day may yield better results.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ed Remly

Darn good BBQ. Brisket is really moist and lots of great bark! Pulled pork is tasty and isn’t drown in sauce! They love black pepper as a spice for sure! Very prominent in the rub! Cornbread is solid and the beans are delicious!!!! First time here but I’ll be back a lot!!!!!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Troy Budde

I was looking for a good BBQ spot in San Jose and was recommended to another spot called Jon Jon's.. DO NOT GO TO TO JON JON'S... GO HERE INSTEAD!!! Way better food, service and atmosphere. Juicy brisket served with real potato salad not some watered down nastiness with relish from that other place I already forgot the name of. I would have added photos but it was so good I forgot to take them. My sandwich from the other place was dry, tasted old and was tough. Mesquite and Oak served me proper with fall apart melt in your mouth goodness. Thanks you guys, I'll be back for certain!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Julio Arevalo

Great spot for BBQ with great prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Brisket Egg Taco, Pork Ribs, Beans and Potato Salad, Pulled Chicken, Corn Bread and Potato Salad, Hot Link

Shane Jimenez

Best BBq joint I have found in California so far. I have tried a lot. I recommend this place to any BBq lovers. I came here to eat 2 days in a row. If you're in the area, stop by!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

College Appeal

Except for the Cowboy beans, the food was really good, and seasoned just enough. The brisket was extra tender. We ordered on 2 occasions: the brisket plate, and we mixed up sides between- garden salad, mac, potato salad, beans and extra corn bread. Would fasho go back!

Riley Knight

This place has ruined BBQ for me everywhere else (in the best way) in that I can only come here. No where else compares.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prime Brisket, Pork Ribs, Mac and Cheese

Mike Jimenez

Best BBq joint I have found in California so far. I have tried a lot. I recommend this place to any BBq lovers. I came here to eat 2 days in a row. If you're in the area, stop by!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Unknown Unknown

Pro:
I recommend the tejano sandwich ? very good and filling for big eatters! ??
Con:
Mac and cheese ? not so great..

I will try again, A different side.

Parking: Park in the back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Tejano

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