I was working in the area and was first drawn in by the window advertising, very classic and not flashy. The second thing that drew me in were the smells of smoked meats and fish (not overpowering at all) I was originally just looking for a place to grab a quick snack and do some computer work. But once I got to talking to one of the friendly staff, my three slices of salmon turned into a lox bagel and I decided to grab a small block of smoked cheddar to take home. *I should note that the lox bagel is the only sandwich item they offer from the menu. Everything else can be purchased by the pound No frills is something you will notice I personally look for in a small business. If there are too many frills, I start to wonder what you're trying to distract me from. Smoked lox was fantastic, the bagel was nice and fresh. Like I said NO FRILLS, just honest smoked offerings made by people who care. I ran into this place without trying and I will definitely come back to try the smoked chicken wings and salmon jerky! read more

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Smoked and Tasty is amazing. I picked up catering from Smoked and Tasty for several days of holiday group eating. Absolutely everything was fresh, extremely tasty and visually appealing as well. Over the course of a couple of days, I ordered roast ducks, baked salmon with dill and pomengranate seeds, prime rib, arugula salad with apples and pecans, arugula salad with feta cheese, mandarins and pomengranate seeds, roast brussels sprouts, green beans with almonds, roast potatoes and roasted mixed vegetables. There wasn't a single dish that was a miss. Everyone was amazed at how well everything was seasoned. I was looking for authentically good catering. Smoked and Tasty more than delivered. The owner is also super nice! read more

Modern and rustic style restaurant that also makes you feel a bit at home. To start off, they offer a variety of smoked options from proteins like duck, beef, salmon, and more that come in forms of sausage, dehydrated, smoked, or just by themselves fresh. They were kind enough to offer samples and I tried their salmon jerky and salmon sausage. Both were packed with flavor and refreshing. They go even further making their own deserts and offering sweets you can buy off their shelf's. But they don't stop there, they offer a large variety of balsamic vinegars, jams, spreads, soups, frozen goods, freshly baked bread, and cheeses as well. For the meal itself, I ordered the Salmon Lox Bagel and after about 10 minutes I was stunned by the presentation and bright colors of the fresh salmon presented before me. The bagel itself was fresh and soft to the touch. The herbs, onions, and tomatoes were flavorful, fresh, and added a nice touch to the presentation. The peppers were just a tiny bit spicy but packed with juicy flavor that accompanied the salmon well. The cream cheese spread was made fresh and I'm not sure what was added into the spread, but it was delicious and pierced through the salmon to punch your tastebuds with flavor. And after all of these flavors and textures going on. The thick cut slice of salmon was still the star of the show. The salmon was fresh and melted in my mouth as I could taste it's purity. It made it to the clean plate club and I was left with wanting more. Definitely give this little shop a try and don't be shy to ask for samples or look around as they take pride in their craftsmanship. read more

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The best salmon soup I have had in years! I went to the store just because I parked right it front and was curious of such a different deli store in downtown Escondido. I learned that many products are as made in Georgia (the country). Loved to learn new things talking to Giorgy (I hope I wrote it correctly...and I made him write his name in his unique language! loved that, thanks for the linguistic lesson!). He makes very unique bread with cheese on top. I got that bread, also a smoked cheese braid, also Georgian style (super delicious...As I mentioned the soup, it comes frozen and is fully packed of ingredients, so I was able to have 3 full soups to eat home out of that container. So happy with this finding, will go back often and try everything. I also got a couple of dessert locally and daily made and very fresh and tasty too. read more

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Ksenia is trying to save face. She's claiming she said she could do less on the grazing table and still honor the $8/person. She did not, I have not dealt with such horrific customer service and now lies about ME threatening HER, if threatening means leaving a review and her saying "do what you have to do". What a monster of a human, and remember friends: you reap what you sow. ***updated the above to respond to Ksenia's false claims of threats*** I had the unfortunate experience of negotiating with Ksenia for my December nuptials. I have email confirmation chains of her agreeing to $8/person for 75 guests for a grazing table. I had been speaking with her since JULY! Today 10/07/23 I called to make an appointment to do tastings and lock in our menu. She was so helpful initially in July she then on the phone today told me she was increasing prices to $12/person because labor and costs. Hold on... I have an entire email chain to her agreeing to $8/person! Then she had the audacity to say, "I don't owe you anything" and she lied saying "I don't have emails with that price". Not only was she not giving us basic human decency and respect, she called us liars. We felt strong armed so we said ok if we do $12/person we want to speak with you face to face. She new she messed up and refused to do work for us cause she was too cowardly to meet us in person, after she called us liars. Please for all that is good and holy don't use this disrespectful human's business. Go to someone who honors their word and who doesn't pull a catch 22 for the sake of a buck. (Uploaded was the most recent email chain so she can't claim to have not been in the email chains, and to show I didn't make any of this up!). She told me she didn't care if I left a bad review. The disrespect. read more

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Amazing smoked salmon and salmon Jerky. It's a small shop but loaded with smoked meats. The women that work here are very nice and are very passionate about their food. There is more than enough options here to make it worth your time to stop by. - Generious with the samples. - Also have smoked eel. - Smoked shrimp. - Lox spread is a must. - Salmon Jerky. Sweet like candy. - Small boutique food gift here. read more

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Wooo this place is spot on with its title! All that is missing is smoked cheese! This place has fresh baked bread, oils for dipping and lots of smoked meats. I got a piece of salmon that was delicious and I couldn't say no to the fresh bread they had. Especially after been given a sample of their bread with smoked olive oil. Soooo tasty! The service was wonderful- no complaints here. But one request- again, add smoked cheese and this place will be golden! The person working said they were working on creating a menu of sandwiches- oooo can't wait! Go try it out and support small businesses! read more

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On the rare occasions when we have time to just do nothing but stroll along Grand Ave. we love finding someplace new and wonderful. And when we found this place, that's exactly what we found. I love small businesses that are not only creative and sell great stuff, but also when the owner is personally invested enough to meet and speak with their customers. We met the owner and she explained all of the incredible offerings and let us taste some. We wound up bringing some delicious treats home with us and have been enjoying them regularly. We will definitely make the effort to get out more and come back here. read more

Smoked and Tasty - Smoked salmon jerky and red currant jam. Yum. - Caterers Near Me - Escondido, California

So glad they set anchor here in our Escondido downtown!! Solid smoked house offering everything from smoked fish, meat, to pickled munchies, olive oil, sweet preserves, etc. Family favorite is definitely their various smoked fish. Absolutely Love & repeat orders: captain fish ( escolar - cold smoked)), cod ( hot smoked) , salmon bellies (cold smoked). Also love but not something they serve all the time: smoked sturgeon ( hot smoked). We have a smoker at home and smoked many kinds of meat ( pork, whole duck, hens, tri-tip, etc) so we appreciate the work that went on at Smoked & Tasty's kitchen. Go give it a try. They offer samples so you won't have to " take chances " in case you are not sure about smoked fish. read more

Smoked and Tasty - Captain fish ( top left), salmon belly ( top right), sturgeon ( bottom left) from Smoked & Tasty - Caterers Near Me - Escondido, California

Smoked and Tasty at 138 W. Grand in downtown Escondido was our lunch spot today. Situated on a block that hasn't been kind to unique food joints, let alone any restaurant, this gem brings flavor in spades. You will love the aroma of the shop and their sandwiches were amazing. She had the lox on a plain bagel. Fresh smoked salmon with a delicious cream cheese made in house. I devoured the chicken on a jalapeño bagel. Smoked to perfection, covered in a bold pesto and cheese. We will be back and you should stop at this small business and give them some love so we can keep great places like this downtown. #escondido #food #foodie #sandiegofood #escondidofoodies #lunch #eat #smokedmeat @smokedandtasty read more

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We love this smoked fish and meats shop! The salmon jerky and salmon bellies are fantastic and love to sample the other smoked meats and take other things home while we are at it (the cold smoked escolar for example). read more

Changes have been made ... they had the best frozen pierogis in all of San Diego county and stopped selling them. Seems mean to lower my review - but this was my reason for coming and buying everything else :( read more

It was such a great experience! The food was delicious, the service was amazing and definitely will Book them in the future! read more

Sad to hear no more sandwiches being made currently so I at least got one of the mousse pastries they had. It was pricey but really delicious. I'd buy it again, at least for a special occasion. Hopefully can find a time to try their meats. read more

Smoked and Tasty - mousse treat - Caterers Near Me - Escondido, California

Overpriced stuff ! Typical of downtown places expensive! $45 for a smoked duck which you can get duck at Win Co $20 cook it on grill with wood chips an whammo you got smoked duck! It's no restaurant and I didn't see an menu for anything all in all overpriced and ill thought concept. read more

Replaying to owner. Fist, my name is not Marina. And if you are calling me by last name use Ms. this is to sound more respectful to your customers. Second as I stated above your "REAL" issue was my second attempt with business. First one was maybe few weeks prior to that (that's why I decided to order catering ahead to make sure you have "salo") when we stopped by the store with my husband but because of lack of parking he dropped me off by the store and I walked in by myself. Your reply is just harming yourself. Cuz it shows how not attentive you are to your customers as business owner. Also, stop threatening me with your lawyer or husband. You told me that you gonna check with your accountant not lawyer (just a small reminder) but I guess since it was later at night you started bombing me with screenshots from google. Also you are lying about taxes on your services. Because I didn't mind paying sales tax;) I'm aware of it)) my issue was a delivery tax that wasn't even to my house but to a random gas station (I wanted to make it more convenient on you guys so you don't spend extra for gas.would have left tip as I usually do everywhere.But I guess for your business 2 bucks it was a big deal). Maybe next time for transparency mention that you charge tax on delivery (because prior to this I never was taxed on delivery or shipping).Not to mention that I needed to remind about my invoice and you texted me back at my bed time already (not very thoughtful of customers neither) P.s: wowza, you took your time replying to my review read more

What a wonderful surprise find next to my favorite downtown bakery. Smoked foods yes please! And decadent pastries?! Umm...yes. Such a tastefully decorated space and yes the smoke is evident in the air but what a find. The owners were charming. Already recommended to all my foodie friends within minutes of Walking out with my smoked salmon and macarons - read more

So far, we've tried the smoked salmon and the salmon jerkey. Both are very good. We have to remind ourselves not to eat through half a pound of the latter in one sitting. It's that good. The ladies are always friendly and personable. Always ready with smiles, answers and explanations. The only thing that can be improved on is implementation of a system when a line starts to form. Presently, the store leaves it to the customers to monitor and police the lines. This non-system allows line cutters and jumpers to thrive, especially if those in front are a bit timid. Perhaps, a simple "who's next in line or who's here first?" will address the issue. I get that the proprietors do not want to alienate their customers by not attending to them when they ask; but, if they continue giving service to customers who cut the line, they will alienate those who were rudely passed over. read more

Very good smoked meat and fish. Anyone in Escondido should give this place a go. We stopped by on the way home from Carlsbad. My wife was sitting in the car with our toddler while I was on FaceTime showing her the store. I asked if she wanted Copicola, she said no, but the store lady already started to cut several fresh samples of their wares. My wife tried Capicola first and immediately changed her mind, so we got capicola, smoked eel, smoked ribs and cold smoked bacon as well and teriyaki salmon jerky(the best I had so far). We are definitely going to come back for their duck. Prices seemed very fair and not too expensive and quality was fantastic. I loved the touch of butchers paper being done to look like the newspaper from 1989. Highly recommend this store. read more

We popped In their shop today and we were not disappointed. Everything we tasted and bought was delicious. What a great addition to Grand Avenue! read more

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A true gem in the downtown of Escondido: crafted fish and meats, freshly baked bread, and delicious sandwiches. The ladies were very sweet - offered to taste before purchasing. And this is the only place where you can find the real, authentic eclairs and French quiches. read more

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If you love smoked fish and cured meats this is THE spot...!! Very nice people, great service and not shiesty when it comes to letting you sample before you buy! Great Place! read more

The smoked sturgeon, smoked salmon belly and lox we're delicious! What a great find and I can't wait to go back and try some of the other smoked meats and cheeses. I had the lox and cream cheese bagel. It was beautiful and the cream cheese had herbs and was so good! It was piled high with lox and the traditional toppings as well. The service was very nice and I was offered to try salmon jersey, wow, who knew it could be so good! The shop is small but had a nice selection of ore packaged salads, soups and other delicacies. And...a very nice pastry display. I tried the heart shaped mouse and it tasted almost as good as it looked. I'm also considering them for catering as the recommendations for that have been great. Let's support this small business, I know I'll be back! read more

So what l could say so fantastic smoked salmon and salmon Jerky.Both are very good. The women that work here are very nice very professional. I highly recommend this store difenetly with come back one more time. read more

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Came to pick up our pickup order. Said that they cancelled our order. We weren't notified. Said that they no longer do sandwiches and that they were already closed. Hours and info online do not reflect this. Haven't heard from this restaurant, yelp, etc read more

Seriously awesome place ! Love the smoked salmon, we tried smoked escolar for the first time and it was amazing! They also have sandwiches and salads! Love the lady running the place too!! read more

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Great food and even better service. Salmon belly and jerky will leave your mouth watering. Very good!! Sandwiches are keep it up Russian woman, y'all are incredible. read more

Smoked and Tasty - Salmon belly - Caterers Near Me - Escondido, California

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아주 만족스러운 take out 이였다. 가게도 굉장히 깔끔하고 깨끗하고 위생적이었다. 기다리는 시간도 즐거운 곳으로 기억되었다. 맛도 훌륭했다. 꼭 다시 올 곳이다.

This restaurant also does catering. They did a 50th wedding anniversary dinner for us last week with a prime chateaubriand and it was delicious. Totally enjoyed by the attendees. Appetizers were smoked shrimp and Crostini with Prosciutto. Very easy to work with also. Would recommend this catering to anyone. Dan San Marcos read more

I has the smoked chicken Panini. I t was so perfect! I usually don't really care for paninis but this was the exception. I just wish I could eat another, but I'm full. read more

Smoked and Tasty - Smoked chicken panini. - Caterers Near Me - Escondido, California

We ordered catering from Smoked and Tasty for our baby shower. The food was amazing!!! Our guests enjoyed it so much and many asked for their contact information for future events. They delivered the food to downtown San Diego on time and the owner was very quick to respond whenever I had a question. I will definitely order from them again. read more

Dynamite smoked salmon, nuff said. The flavor, quality, and texture are spot on. Very reasonable pricing as well. I ordered a pound and wish I got two pounds. read more

I'm very happy that this business finally opened, went on the opening day, omg, everything was very tasty, they give samples as well. I bought pork belly, smoked chicken wings, salmon jerky, duck. Everything was amazing!! Store is very clean and service is terrific!! Must try!!! read more

This place is the next big thing in Escondido because it's delicious and authentic. Anyone who loves fish or other smoked meat should stop by and support the two awesome ladies that run the place. The sandwiches are must try and the bread is spectacular. read more

Such an amazing addition to Escondido. Everything was great and the store owner was very nice and took pride in her products, which she absolutely should! A new favorite spot! read more

We have made some wonderful food from the ingredients we purchased from here. They are very gracious hosts and encourage and allow you to sample everything. So far we purchased the smoked salmon, smoked duck legs, homemade smoked salmon cream cheese spread, homemade chimichurri and three bottles of infused balsamic vinegar and we've been eating like royalty ever since! I just made a recipe from the website on the balsamic bottle (Tilapia with Strawberry Balsamic Salsa) and it was ridiculously healthy and delicious! We've been eating bagels with the smoked salmon and the smoked salmon cream cheese (add fresh tomatoes, purple onion, capers, salt and pepper), crackers with Chimichurri (add cheese and garlic paste from ALDI) and crackers with smoked duck (add blueberry goat cheese from ALDI). We use the cherry balsamic vinegar to our avocado toast and have used the orange balsamic in cocktails. We can't wait to see what else they add as they grow their business! read more

Great job guys! We stopped in after smelling delicious smoking going on. The smoked duck had great flavor and passion fruit preserves were fresh...nice addition to Grand read more

This place is awesome. Everything is delicious. The smoked chicken wings are fabulous. Smoked salmon and smoked black cod melt , smoked shrimp ....It's a must try. Friendly service. read more

Their smoked salmon is the best I've ever tasted. We also got the ribs and they were delicious. Really want to try the shrimp and chicken wings but they had sold out. We will be back!! read more

First time here. Food exceeded expectations. Highly recommend. Split pea soup is on point. Smoked pulled pork sandwich was sweet and filling. read more