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Ruddell's Smokehouse

101 D St, Cayucos, CA 93430-1107
805-995-5028
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Ranked #1 of 18 restaurants in Cayucos
Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Takeout
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Good for: Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Takeout
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The Colony, Texas
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54 reviews 54 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Really amazing and well priced. There is very little seating, so be prepared to go sit and eat on the beach. Not a traditional taco, but has great flavor and a ton of fish. Everyone had a different fish in my group and there was only happy eating all around. One point taken off for really bad smoked oysters, perhaps... More

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Ventura, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Proof again that the best things come in the smallest packages. The Ahi Jerky was the best jerky we've ever had, and the Smoked Oysters were amazing - try them even if you think you don't like oysters!

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Cayucos, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The Smokehouse is one of the most popular places in Cayucos. They are famous for their albacore tacos, but the shrimp tacos are my favorite. Their smoked chicken salad is wonderful, it includes tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced celery, diced apples, shredded carrots, and sunflower seeds. One salad could easily serve two, maybe even three people. The crew is a... More

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Monrovia, California
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

A very small shack off the pier with no indoor dining. Best for a takeout picnic. We opted to buy the smoked Albacore a la cart and made our own picnic. A great local find!

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Vienna, Austria
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

some of the best food i have ever had. i eat here regularly and have the albacore fish tacos, they are delicious. its a little pricey for lunch of to go food, but it will never disapoint. just plain awesome food

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Lemoore, California
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I've never had fish tacos quite like these! The smoked salmon fish tacos were amazing. Loved the curry spice. You have to try this place when you visit Cayucos!

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Omaha
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9 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

What could be better than an oceanfront fish taco stand? The Smokehouse does not disappoint! Choose from smoked shrimp, salmon, ono and others, served in a soft flour tortilla with cabbage, diced tomatoes and other greens. A real find!

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Morro Bay, California
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

I love the smoked chicken sanwich dripping in sauce...This is a tiny place where you place your order at the counter, then wait outside watching the surf until your order is ready. We often call our order in ahead of time as, depending on the time, there can be a long wait at lunch time. It's very popular with locals... More

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Morro Bay, California
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11 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

This place is a Cayucos classic, located on the beachfront. There are only a few tables, all outdoors, but if the tables are full, you can carry your food across to the beach to sit on a bench and eat. The food couldn't be more delicious. My husband buys some smoked fish here every time we stop in Cayucos.

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Deming
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

The only people I know who don't like Ruddell's Smokehouse are those who just do not appreciate the taste of smoked food. Most people get hooked on their first visit and return from near and far for more. Other than the deft seasoning of the smoked fish, pork and chicken, I think the secret is in the slaw.The light apple... More

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