# Mesquite and Oak > Cozy barbecue shop with a casual setup including indoor seating and a patio with umbrellas. The air carries a strong smoky aroma that lingers on clothes. Known for juicy brisket with a perfect bark and fair prices, it draws those seeking authentic Texas-style smoked BBQ. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MesquiteAndOak - Address: 856 N 13th St, San Jose, California, United States - Phone: +14084183180 - Website: http://www.mesquiteandoak.com/ ## What it is good for - Bread — 10/10 - Barbecue — 9.3/10 - Cornbread — 9.2/10 - BBQ — 9.1/10 - Food — 8.8/10 - American Food — 8.6/10 - Brisket — 8.4/10 - Sandwich — 8.3/10 - Potato Salad — 8.1/10 - Beer — 7.5/10 - Pulled Pork — 7.5/10 - Ribs — 7.1/10 - Salad — 7/10 - Mac And Cheese — 5.7/10 ## What people say - "This American food, especially the brisket, is tender and flavorful." - "The barbecue meats here are incredible and not dried out." - "The cornbread here has actual corn in it." ## Good to know - They offer $5 beers on tap on Sunday afternoons. - The restaurant closes at 4 PM, so arrive early. - The brisket often sells out by noon. - Parking can be challenging, so plan accordingly. - The prices are fair for the quality of BBQ offered. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.