Up in Smoke BBQ - Escondido Menu
Welcome to Up in Smoke BBQ - Escondido, a hidden gem serving up some of the finest barbecue in San Diego. Located at 138 W Grand Ave, this cozy locale charms visitors with its generous portions and rich flavors. From the pulled chicken that customers rave about to the tender brisket and savory pork, each dish is crafted with care and attention to detail.
Don't miss standout sides like the mac & cheese, rich in flavor, and the chili, which boasts a delicious smoked aftertaste. Diners appreciate the friendly atmosphere and the hard-working staff, despite some service hiccups. Whether dining in or taking out, visitors consistently praise the value and quality that Up in Smoke delivers. So, if you’re in the mood for mouth-watering BBQ, this spot should be on your radar!
Meet the Mains
Double Platter 1/2 Lb
Pick 2 meats, and we'll throw in a side for good measure.
The Loaded Hotdog
Take it up a notch with our all-beef hotdog, piled high with your choice of meat, cheese, and homemade coleslaw (or extra cheese). Includes a side of your choice.
The Up In Smoke Sandwich 1/2 Lb
Over half a pound of bbq goodness on a soft french roll, topped with coleslaw. Comes with a side.
1/4 Lb. Single Slider
A brioche slider stuffed with your choice of smoked meat and topped with coleslaw. Comes with a side.
1/2 Lb. Double Sliders
2 brioche sliders stuffed with your choice of smoked meat (1/4 lb each) and topped with coleslaw. Comes with a side.
1/4 Lb. Single Platter
Pick one meat, and a side of your choice.
1/2 Lb. Meat 'N' Greens
Bbq meat served on fresh greens with a hit of coleslaw on top. Comes with a side.
The Mini-Stack
Same as "the stack" but on a more... "manageable" scale. Our smoked kettle chips topped with all three meats, cheese, seasoned black beans, salsa, jalapeños and our cilantro lime dressing.
Dave's Sandwich
Your choice of meat with cheese, baked beans, our house smoked potato chips and ranch dressing, served on a french roll. Includes a side of your choice.
Southwest Quesadilla
An extra large flour tortilla filled with jalapenos, crunchy tortilla strips, seasoned black beans, a delicious Monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend and our creamy house dressing. Served with a side of organic salsa.
Loaded Quesadilla
An extra large flour tortilla filled with your choice of one of our delicious smoked meats and a Monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend. Served with a side of coleslaw.
Loaded Quesadilla With No Meat
No meat quesadilla. An extra large flour tortilla filled with your choice of one of our delicious smoked meats and a Monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend. Served with a side of coleslaw.
Brisket Chili
A generous portion of our award-winning secret recipe made with tender smoked brisket! Topped with cheese and sour cream. Includes a side of golden toasted cornbread.
All-Beef Hotdog
A hearty 1/4 lb. all-beef hotdog on a french roll, served plain ready for you to add all the fixings. Includes a side of your choice.
Brisket Chili Cheese-Dog
Our giant all-beef hotdog topped with our homemade brisket chili and three types of cheese. Includes a side of your choice.
Strawberry Lemonade, 32 Oz.
Canned Soda
Bottled Water
Unsweetened Tea
Fresh Lemonade, 32 Oz.
Peach Lemonade, 32 Oz.
Drinks
Munchies
Smoked Chips
8 Oz. Baked Beans
8 Oz. Coleslaw
8 Oz. Mac 'N' Cheese
2 Dinner Rolls
4 Cornbread
Dressing
Sour Cream
8 Oz. Cup Of Chili
Orange Cream Float
Root Beer Float
Peach Cobbler Cup
Toasted sweet corn cakes topped with warm peaches, salted caramel, Biscoff cookie bits, oats and vanilla ice cream. A sweet, crunchy trip worth every bite.
Sweet Stuff
Kids Meals
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Kids Hot Dog
Kids Sandwhich
Kids The Mini-Platter
Southwest Salad
No stems, no seeds just fresh mixed greens topped with seasoned black beans, cheddar cheese, salsa, tortilla strips and our house cilantro lime dressing.
Saucy Chips
Our delicious smoked kettle cooked potato chips drizzled with our creamy house cilantro lime dressing and bbq sauce.
The Stack 'O' Meat
Very large! Our smoked kettle cooked chips topped with pork, beef, and chicken! There's over a pound of meat on this baby! Throw on some cheese, seasoned black beans, salsa, mouthwatering cilantro lime dressing and then top it all off with our famous coleslaw and jalapenos. Easily stuffs 2 to 3 mouths!
House Salad
Fresh mixed greens with tomatoes and carrots. Dressing: house cilantro lime, ranch or white balsamic vinegarette.