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Some people have a thing for fried chicken, others prefer a good ol’ hamburger. Then there are those who love barbeque. Let’s talk about that.
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Located in Poblacion, Holy Smokes is a Texas-style barbeque joint that serves everything from smoked brisket to ribs to sausages and pulled pork. Inspired by Franklin Barbeque in the States, their no frills casual service of lining up to choose your meats and sides is where the fun begins.
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The simple interiors are chock-full of wooden accents that are appropriately reminiscent of a barn restaurant. You’d appreciate the mix and match seating styles because that’s exactly how the eating goes: mixing and matching your meats to your sides.
Big flavors in simple packages—no frills barbeque is what you’ll find at Holy Smokes. Pitmaster Juano Gutierrez handles the meat while chef Red Espiritu makes the in-house BBQ sauces, chili, bar chow, and sides. He’s also one of the minds behind Holy Smokes’ chicken recipe which is out of this world.
Sweet Potato Tots
As far as bar chow goes—sweet potato tots, chili lime wings, jalapeno poppers, tacos, and chili fries—Holy Smokes is doing it right.
Poutine
Hand cut fries, cheese curds, gravy, green onions, and chopped brisket
Beef Brisket (USDA)
To get their signature taste, the meats at Holy Smokes are smoked for 12-16 hours using local fruit woods. That’s a lot of loving for a long time.
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Beef Ribs
Fun Fact: The owners' favorites are the beef ribs, chicken, and creamed corn.
Half Chicken
As far as combining your meats to the sides, the owners recommend pairing the chicken with Cajun rice and creamed corn; beef ribs with brioche, pickles, and onion. It’s also worth trying the meats first without the BBQ sauces, then adding more little by little.
Homemade Bacon
Fun Fact: The name Holy Smokes is based on an expression from the old Batman series.
Sides
L-R: Cilantro creamed corn, chili con carne, potato salad, cajun rice.
After you’ve licked your fingers and trays clean, wash things down with turtle, apple, or pecan pie ala mode. You won’t regret it. If you drop by Holy Smokes for dinner on Tuesday to Saturday, it’s worth staying for happy hour at 9-11pm. Beers go for P50 each and select bar chow at 20% off.
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Matilde cor Jacobo St, Poblacion, Makati
(0917) 503-6544
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