Mesquite and Oak

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

Recent Reviews

Steven Ramirez

The best carnitas and brisket tacos I have tried. The meat was juicy and flavorful. Highly recommend.The beer selection is good as well.

LIZ HODGES FLORES

IT IS AN ( A ) RESTAURANT ?????

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dino Beef Rib Plate, Beans and Potato Salad, Jalapeno Poppers, Brisket and Ribs Combo

Wheelos Dos

amazing bbq joint. closes at 4 so be sure and get there early. excellent ribs, brisket, pulled pork and sides are off the hook. recommend the beans, potato salad, and macaroni and cheese. excellent corn bread. was not a fan of the coleslaw. really good selection of craft beers, great notion, bare bottle, and others on tap.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prime Brisket, Pork Ribs, Beans and Potato Salad, Brisket Plate with Salad and Cowboy Beans, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Brisket, Baked Beans

Darlene Perry

This place gets ONE star from us, simply because Google requires at least one. ZERO stars would've been more appropriate. Here's why:1) The customer service was horrible. The woman at the register was cold and rude when we attempted to order things that were either sold out or not available. When we attempted to order the beer ribs, her response was, "NO, we're out of it." When we attempted to order a fountain drink, she replied "NO...that (the fountain drink machine) is not working...you're only options are here" (as she angrily pointed at the refrigerator with a few canned and bottled drinks in it).2) As we awaited our order, the service went from BAD to WORSE when we were told that they ran out of pulled pork. Alternatively, I asked for chicken and was told, "we're out of that, too." REALLY?! What kind of BBQ place runs out of pork, chicken AND beef ribs on a SLOW Wednesday?! They're excuse was that they run out of food before closing. BUT - we order our food at 2:26 PM and they close at 4:00 PM. Ninety minutes is hardly close to closing time.3) Since most of my order included items that were sold out, I settled for a side of steamed jasmine rice. Thankfully, my husband's order was available, BUT the ribs were as tough as leather. You'll note from the attached image that there were lots of scraps because my husband couldn't chew it. Yes, it was THAT tough. And the BBQ sauce bottle at the table was completely empty. NO chicken, no pulled pork, no beef ribs and NO BBQ sauce. WOW!I'm all about supporting small business, and am leaving this post in hopes that the owners see it and improve in a way that makes them proud to put their name to the food and customer service they offer. Our experience was beyond disappointing. We won't be going back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Thomas Hart

This was terrible, the meet was tough, dry and greasy. Bottle of barbecue was empty. No one came to change. No decent

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

ColdNapalm42

This is one of the few BBQ places around here that has Dino ribs. The cowboy beans are meaty and delicious, and the people are very friendly.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Iqbal Saini

Their meats are the best in town! True to their name, their food does not disappoint in the flavor department at all! The secret is in their consistency in both the food and the people behind the counter. Knowing I can come in any day and get the same delicious food every day without having to worry about dry or overcooked meat is a blessing that some other spots just can’t match. The poeple that work there are what make M&O so good, great attitude and energy by the people there. I’ve brought 5-6 different people here now and everyone only had good things to say about the place ;)This is the best BBQ in San Jose, in my opinion. My only wish is that I wish they served burnt ends (even one day a week) but it’s no big deal!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Links, Big Brisket, Fatty Brisket, Pulled Chicken

Dan Kim

Cozy American BBQ place. Mears are a tad underseasoned but still fairy good.Sides are solid, especially the corn bread.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

J W

Really good smoked meats - havent had this quality even near matched since being in CA

Will Elsin

Incredible "Texas Breakfast Sandwich" and totally amazing BBQ! The brisket is beyond AMAZING!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Prime Brisket, Fatty Brisket

Trish Contreras

I love the food here so much. I had them cater my son's college graduation party. Everyone was raving about the awesome brisket and pulled pork. The corn bread didn't last long. Their beans and potatoes salad is just like my recipe. We come here now when we want awesome bbq. The other meats are all good. They do a great job on catering and you get a lot of food for a great price. We will support this awesome small business.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brisket and Pulled Pork, Pork Ribs, Brisket and Ribs Combo

Temporary Tom

INCREDIBLE MEAT!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Doug C

Great staff and excellent food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carrie E.

Brisket plate with cornbread and two sides.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard C.

I ordered a pound of brisket and a rib dinner with beans and slaw. Tasty cornbread included. I asked for the point slices from the brisket and they obliged with smokey, tender slices that had a perfect amount of smokiness and a good punch of pepper from the rub. The ribs cleanly pulled from the bone and melted in my mouth. This was my 3rd visit and everything has been consistently delicious.

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