Looking to satisfy your appetite for Southern fare?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around San Jose, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Smoking Pig BBQ
Topping the list is Smoking Pig BBQ. Located at 1144 N. Fourth St. downtown, the Southern and traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and more, is the most popular Southern restaurant in San Jose, boasting four stars out of 2,826 reviews on Yelp.
2. Taob Pit Stop
Next up is Parkview/Vista Park's Taob Pit Stop, situated at 484 Blossom Hill Road. With 4.5 stars out of 376 reviews on Yelp, the Latin American and traditional American spot, offering barbecue and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Mesquite and Oak
Downtown's Mesquite and Oak, located at 856 N. 13th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the traditional American spot, which offers barbecue and sandwiches, 4.5 stars out of 307 reviews.
4. Blue Rock BBQ
Blue Rock BBQ, a Southern spot that offers barbecue, burgers and more in the Cambrian Park, is another high-traffic go-to, with four stars out of 1,031 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3001 Meridian Ave. to see for yourself.
5. South Winchester BBQ
Last but not least, there's South Winchester BBQ, a Winchester North favorite with four stars out of 582 reviews. Stop by 1362 S. Winchester Blvd. to hit up the beer bar, which offers barbecue and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings.
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