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11/10/2026
Monday nights just got a little smarter. Grab your crew and join us for trivia at Smokey and the Brisket at 6 p.m! Bring your best guesses, order a round of brisket and burnt ends mac, and see who really knows their stuff. See you on Lake Murray. 🍴🏁
11/06/2026
Friday night plans in La Mesa just got easy. Starting at 5 p.m., every Bay City b**r comes with a pint glass from the Bay City team until they run out, so come early. We’ll have the smoker going and burnt ends ready to go with it. 🍺
11/05/2026
Thank you, La Mesa! We were voted Best BBQ in the La Mesa Courier’s Best of La Mesa 2026, and we couldn’t have crossed the finish line without you. Pull up to Lake Murray Blvd for brisket, ribs, and burnt ends, and help us celebrate. 🏁
11/05/2026
Not everything at Smokey & the Brisket comes off the smoker. Our Good For You Salad has a healthy lettuce blend, sliced red beets, couscous pearls, goat cheese, and dried cranberries, topped with crunchy onion and tossed in a mustard lemon vinaigrette. Add a side of brisket and you get the best of both worlds here in La Mesa. 💫
11/04/2026
We’re collecting toys for kids in our community, and you can help by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy with us now through Dec. 18 at 5465 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa. Then join us Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. for our toy giveaway on the Smoke & Glory patio, with photos with Santa, a live DJ, and hot chocolate. Giveaway at 330 F St, Chula Vista. 🎁🏁
11/04/2026
Smoked low and slow and cut fresh for you. Come hungry to Smokey & the Brisket on Lake Murray Blvd. 🏁
11/03/2026
Happy National Sandwich Day from Lake Murray! Our Smokey Slider Trio comes stacked with your choice of brisket, pulled pork, or pulled chicken, finished with chipotle crema, crinkle pickles, and coleslaw on mini brioche buns. Pull into La Mesa and celebrate the BBQ way. 🏁
11/02/2026
Skip the dishes this year and let our pitmaster handle the bird. We’re serving a smoked Thanksgiving dinner in La Mesa on Thursday, November 26th, with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a slice of pumpkin pie. Call ahead to save a table for parties of 6 or more. 🏁
11/02/2026
Martini, lemonade, or sour? The Smoke Star Martini, Lake Murray Lemonade, and Backyard Berry Sour are ready for you at Smokey & the Brisket on Lake Murray Blvd, the best excuse for cocktails and BBQ in La Mesa. 🍸
10/28/2026
Make Smokey & the Brisket your first stop before trick-or-treating. Kids eat free with an entree (one kids’ meal per entree), get free hot chocolate and hot apple c***r, and can catch Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2 starting at 4 p.m. 🏁
10/27/2026
Some things just run better together, like smoked brisket and a cold b**r. Come celebrate National American B**r Day on our dog-friendly patio near Lake Murray, and bring the pup. 🍻
10/27/2026
Some things just run better together, like smoked brisket and a cold b**r. Come celebrate National American B**r Day on our dog-friendly patio near Lake Murray, and bring the pup. 🍺
10/26/2026
When the weather cools down, we fire the smoker up. Grab a seat by the garage doors, order a round of cocktails, and dig into some of the best BBQ near Lake Murray. 🍂
Address
5465 Lake Murray Boulevard
La Mesa, CA
91942
Option 1 - Public Transport:
Take the Green Line Trolley towards Santee and get off at the Spring Street Station. From there, walk east along Lake Murray Boulevard for about 10 minutes until you reach your destination.
Option 2 - Driving/Parking:
From downtown La Mesa, head northeast on Lake Murray Boulevard for about 3 miles. The restaurant will be on your left-hand side. There is a parking lot available on the premises for customers to use.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 9pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 8pm |
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What people say
Smokey & The Brisket is a must-visit restaurant for anyone who loves delicious BBQ. Their custom techniques and old-fashioned preparation methods are sure to leave your taste buds revved with flavor and quality. And if you're looking for a great deal, be sure to stop by during their happy hour from 2pm-5pm.
But the real star of the show at Smokey & The Brisket is their food. From their Stop Your Engines Burger topped with pulled pork, pork belly bacon, fried red onion strings, pepper jack cheese, and BBQ sauce to their mouth-watering Bread Pudding served with caramel sauce and vanilla bean ice cream, every dish is packed with flavor.
And if you're a beer lover, don't miss out on filling up your growlers with one of their craft beers. With 32oz for $8 or 64oz for $15, it's a great deal that's hard to pass up.
Plus, Smokey & The Brisket is dog-friendly! Bring your furry friend along and enjoy the patio together while following their pet rules.
Make sure to call ahead for reservations during their open hours from Wednesday-Saturday 11am-sold out and Sunday brunch from 10am-2pm. Don't miss out on this La Mesa gem located on Lake Murray Boulevard!
