“ Smoked brisket sandwich was good. Brisket pieces inside were tender and juicy and not too fatty. I liked how the sandwich nor the briskets didnt come drenched in sauce. The sauces are on the table for you to put as you wish. I enjoyed with sauces, the brisket was already flavorful and seasoned. ”

“ After grabbing some drinks at a nearby bar my group was feeling hungry and my friend mentioned how good they thought Smoqued was so off we were. First impression it's a relatively small location but love the vibe and very welcoming staff! This was a Friday night and I was shocked how quickly my group was sat! The host walked us to our seats where we met Cody. This guy is awesome! He was super chill, helpful with the menu and very attentive overall! He recommended some food and off we were. I got the pulled pork sammich and my friend got the 420 Mac. No exaggeration I polished off my plate in minutes! Then helped my friend eat their plate of 420 Mac and VERY tasty! Long story short, great vibes, AWESOME service from Cody and great food!! ”

“ Vibes: When the food looked so good you forget to take a picture. Good beer options on tap and rustic vibes. Brisket & Ribs -- both tender to the point of breaking apart and falling off the bone. Hella good flavor and would totally get again. Sides: I really loved the green beans. They were super garlicky, flavorful and had a good crunch. The mashed potatoes were good as well but needed a bit more flavor. The Mac & cheese also needed a bit more flavor but overall was decent. My partner said the baked beans were decent as well. Paid parking lots around the area along with street parking. 2 BBQ sauce options to choose from: a habanero and house flavor. We didn't enjoy the habanero but my partner really liked the house bbq. Service -- super nice, quick and were very attentive to whatever we needed. Overall would definitely come here again. ”

“ So just when I think I've found the best spots for certain kinds of food--whether it's Mexican, Italian, American, or in this case, barbecue--I find myself being completely blown away yet again. Smoqued BBQ left me speechless today. I walked in expecting a decent lunch, nothing too crazy, but was I wrong. From the moment I stepped inside, the place smelled incredible. It's exactly what you'd want a barbecue restaurant to look like: oakwood everywhere, exposed brick walls, and rustic chairs that set the perfect vibe. They even have a great bartender who was super friendly and got my order in no time. Just 10 minutes later, my meal arrived. I ordered the sandwich expecting a standard portion with maybe a small side of mac & cheese, but nope--they don't do small here. The mac & cheese came bubbling hot in this generously sized cast-iron skillet, and honestly, it was a meal in itself! The sandwich? Ridiculous. I've never had caramelized onions and brisket come together so perfectly. The brisket was tender and smoky, the onions were sweet and silky, and the bun was soft and flavorful--basically, barbecue perfection in every bite. I have a running joke whenever I go to BBQ spots that I order the barbecue sauce with a side of meat because I'm such a sauce fanatic. And here, they didn't disappoint. They had two sauces to choose from, and both were out-of-this-world good. And the mac & cheese? Forget about it. It's probably the best--or at least top three--I've ever had. Served sizzling in the skillet, the cheese melted perfectly and formed these crispy, golden edges that were just amazing! (that's why they call it that on the menu!). It was creamy, cheesy, crusty in all the right places, and perfectly seasoned. Every bite had me laughing to myself because of how insanely good it was. To top it all off, everything was only $19! For the quality, portions, and flavors, that's honestly a steal. I left there pretty full and totally satisfied. This is definitely a spot I'll be visiting at least once a month. If you're a barbecue lover and you're anywhere in the Orange County or LA area, this place is definitely worth the drive. Trust me, Smoqued BBQ will leave you smiling with every single bite. ”

“ We came to explore downtown Orange, CA while on a min vacation and found Smoqued. We were greeted and seated quickly. The restaurant was decorated for Christmas. I ordered the chili which came with a sweet corn muffin. My spouse ordered a two meat platter with brisket and pulled pork and it came with a pickle and two sides of his choice which were the candied bacon and tater tots. The chili was good and spicy just the way I like it. The brisket and pulled pork were tender and delicious. The candied bacon was really rich and yummy. The tater tots were hot and crispy. This was a great lunch. We couldn't eat everything so we had yummy leftovers for the next day. ”

“ This place is bomb af! Definitely will return the staff were amazing when we came in. on this day it was so hot! and we got served drinks very quickly! The menu is straightforward and you can't go wrong with anything. They also have special type beers on the left side board. Again we will return when we come back to Orange. ”

“ If you're craving some delicious bbq, you need to stop by here! I brought my kids and they loved it. Especially the Burnt Ends. We also ordered the Candied Bacon, Deviled Eggs and tried the Fried Avocado-pretty darn good, all of it! ”

“ Food is good. Ambience is nice. Good music choices. Service is what stood out here. Laura A is spectacular. (I think the A must stand for "angel" because that's what she is.) She was so quick to help with a table spill, adjusting order and refills. She was busy but still on top of all of their tables. No real vegan options besides maybe a couple sides. A few vegetarian options. ”