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Destination Smokehouse Express
Welcome to Destination Smokehouse Express, a culinary gem located in the heart of Hemet, CA, at the historic old train station. This casual yet trendy spot perfectly marries comfort food with a laid-back ambiance, making it a must-visit destination for anyone craving savory delights and sweet treats.
At Destination Smokehouse Express, you’ll find a menu that boldly emphasizes quality over quantity. With a diverse range of offerings, from energizing breakfast options to delectable lunch sandwiches, this eatery caters to various palates. Their standout dish, the Brisket Cheddar Grilled Sandwich, has garnered rave reviews for its rich, flavorful components and perfectly grilled execution. Customers have described it as "the best EVER," a sentiment echoed by many who have indulged in their menu. Each sandwich is crafted meticulously, ensuring that each bite delivers an explosion of flavor.
- Coffee & Lattes: Indulge in the Turkish Hazelnut Latte or the aromatic Vanilla Lavender Latte to kick start your day.
- Breakfast Sweet Treats: Try the Madrid Wafflewich, a delightful assembly of Nutella, bananas, strawberries, and whipped cream that serves as a sweet morning hug.
- Lunch Sandwiches: Beyond the brisket, explore sandwiches like the NYC Sandwich and the Maui Sandwich for a genuine taste of barbecue bliss.
The venue itself is vibrant and welcoming, with both indoor and outdoor seating that is wheelchair accessible. The casual dining atmosphere, complemented by friendly service, creates a dining experience that feels special without being pretentious. As you savor your meal, enjoy the comforting vibe, listen to the light hum of conversation, and perhaps catch a game on one of their TVs.
Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, Destination Smokehouse Express is committed to providing a delightful experience for groups, families, and even furry friends—dogs are welcome too! The restaurant offers takeout, catering, and is equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi and plastic-free packaging, showcasing their dedication to a sustainable dining experience.
In addition to their mouthwatering food and accommodating services, Destination Smokehouse Express offers military discounts and accepts various payment methods, making it accessible and convenient for everyone. When you're in Hemet, remember to stop by this culinary hub, where good food and great service await!
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“ Food is decent, this place had very few options so I would go to the menifee location next time. ”
“ Our Family were in Hemet area and wanted A Yummy Sandwich We Found Destination Smokehouse on Yelp and Were hoping for a good Sandwich. Very Surprised and amazed at the Brisket Cheddar Grilled Sandwich and Pastrami's Sandwich Best EVER LEAN High Delicious Meat Grilled to Our Perfection and awesome BBQ sauce to go with mmm Both Great choices so we enjoyed 1/2 of each sandwiches and then had The BBQ BEANS as a side Wow best Flavors ever. my Brothers lives a mile from the Place and we were in town to visit him. Service was Fast and Friendly Kind Service Going to go to Hemet more often now a small place but has inside and outside area seating lots of parking Very busy and they have take out too 5 plus Stars for the Food, Service and Best Chef for BBQ we have had in a long time. Heard they also are in Murrietta Ca Thanks so much We Will Be Back soon ”
“ Great BBQ sandwiches ! Brisket was awesome! We were so glad we found the place!. Lunch time crowd was awesome ”
“ 5 STARS Don't walk...RUN to this place!! We were in hemet for work and decided to give this place a try after following them on social media for awhile and wow...I am so glad we did! My friend got the oxtail bowl with rice and a side of mac n cheese and I had the brisket and cheddar sandwich with coleslaw. Walking in, you are greeted by the sweetest staff and they offer to give you their recommendations and explain the menu to you. About the menu, it's short and to the point, which I love. They offer maybe 6 different sandwiches, different sides (3) I think and they have tacos, bowls, etc. The restaurant is so cute and clean. It's located in Hemets old train station...which is so amazing. Having grown up in hemet & still visit the area, I love to see businesses like this thriving. Now onto the food...everything was DELICIOUS. I will say that brisket and cheddar sandwich and the mac and cheese were OUT of this world. Get both kinds of bbq sauce too...the regular and the spicy...so damn good! I cant stop thinking about the mac and cheese, it had the best texture and some smoky-ness to it! My friend loved the oxtail..literally fall off the bone! If you are in the area, you've gotta check this place out!!!! ”
“ Fantastic BBQ at Destination! NYC is best rendition of a Reuben that I can remember having. Maui pulled pork sandwich and oxtail tacos were also amazing! Cant wait to go back. Hopefully you can expand hours? ”
“ Coming from LA and working in Hemet, I stumbled upon this delicious hole in the wall place on Yelp. I must say the experience put Hemet on the map for me. The cheddar brisket was astoundingly tasteful, juicy, not under or overcooked, but done just right. It came warm on an unbelievably great herb toasted Texas roll. I had the BBQ sauce on the side and a side of ranch, both of those sauces were something unique to Destination, not some off the Sam's club shelf taste but very potent and flavorful. I added the smaller sizing of the Mac n Cheese, the damn thing made me so full and I'm a big guy. It was rich in flavor, the cheese was melted but not so watery, and they put some fantastic spices to give it that final blow to your flavor buds. For the $24 I spent i couldn't have been happier! The service at the register was exceptional, the lady greeted me delightful and repeated the order back to me. She later came to check up on how I was doing even when I was sitting pretty far back in the outdoor dining area. The ambiance was rich, the old railroad crossing turned into restaurant & Museum are a modern twist on a classical era. I highly recommend you try this place if you're in Hemet! ”
“ Ate here for the first time and I can't wait to go back. The burger I got had a homemade feel. Great smoke ring. Staked with tender Smokey brisket. Pretty large place. I feel bad cause this location is horrible for restaurants in the past. I hope this place stays! Order your food. Grab a seat and they deliver to your table quickly. Friendly cashier and other staff on site. Need pictures on the website to grasp how good your food is. However. Fix your French Fry game. They were sub par. ”
“ We drove a little bit over an hour to try this place (Hemet location) and it did not disappoint. Unfortunately, we did stand in line for about 30 minutes and was told that was actually a good time. However, it was most definitely worth the wait. Love the vibe of the place though. They had a DJ that was playing some old-school R&B. The owner was there too, and he's really nice. The lady that took our order was really nice too. She asked was it our first time there and explained the menu to us. Definitely recommend this place. Smoked oxtails 5/5 Beans 5/5 Potato Salad 2/5 Brisket & cheddar sandwich 5/5 Toast 5/5 Lemonade 5/5 ”
