I can't stop eating this place.
The BBQ is amazing - from chicken to brisket to ribs to pork. It all melts in your mouth. And the combination of flavors that are being assembled in each taco... to die for.
This is the new "I'm going to impress Pittsburgh visitors with a trendy local place that has out of this world food" location.
OK, ok - so there aren't a lot of chairs. And I hear that some folks have experienced super-long wait time. Whatever... this food is worth it. Plus, I just go between 2pm and 5pm and there's never a problem (longest I've waited is about 15 minutes).
Here's how to do it right: assemble your crew at Smoke (between 2 and 5 people, I would recommend) and designate representatives to hold the fort/wait for a table and designate others to walk two blocks to the bar and get beers. I recommend the bar that is just on the Homestead side of the train tracks (across from the Waterfront). They have a great selection.
Drink said beers while waiting then you won't be all grouchy about it.
When ordering: GET EVERYTHING and SHARE. Get the Frito Pie. Get the jalepeno apple slaw. Get the mac and cheese. Get the beans. DO IT. Plus, get about 2 tacos per person. You will be stuffed to the gills, but you will be happy. (Note my motto: living the gluttonous life)
For spice lovers, get the brisket. Fresh jalepeno slices and melt-in-your-mouth brisket. (In your best Homer Simpson voice: mmmm.... brisket).
For a more mild flavor experience, get the chicken and apple. They cure their own bacon for crying out loud and it's all in there!
I could go on... but I won't. Just get your butt there!
And pick me up a taco while you're at it.