When you want American food in Ridgecrest, CA, come to Ephen Tacos Smokehouse Junction! We offer a wide array of traditional cuisine such as tacos, ribeye, BBQ sandwiches, beer and wine, much more. We pride ourselves on the excellent service we provide to our customers and our affordable menu. Our food is prepared with the freshest ingredients and our staff is friendly when serving you. For a local smokehouse in Ridgecrest, CA, order at Ephen Tacos Smokehouse Junction.
Based on 394 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
221 E Ridgecrest Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone: (760) 371-1737
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Hours
| Friday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Erik Catlin
Great food. Friendly staff. Inside and outside seating available. Pork belly tacos are so good. The smoked Mac is very good, too. It’s definitely a must-have if you’re in the Ridgecrest area.
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Dave Younce
Delicious American BBQ & tacos. The mac n cheese burrito is a great choice, but so is the ribeye sandwich (very garlicky but very tasty). Shrimp, cod, and brisket tacos are great; pork not quite as flavorful. Definitely worth a visit or two!
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Amy
Nice little spot to eat, tables inside and outside. Decorated in a unique way.
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Leonas Firme
The smoked brisket tacos, tri tip sandwich, shrimp tacos, and cod tacos are delicious! The meat is very tende. Also the shrimp and cod are cooked perfectly. They have specials each day of the week which is a great deal on taco Tuesday and Friday. Can’t wait to try the ribeye and prime rib dinners! Don’t forget to get a punch card!!!
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Michael A. Wicker
The tri tip dinner with cream corn and macaroni salad was all ridiculously tasty! Prime rib dinner was tasty but a bit light on the portion of prime rib. Came with a lot of sides: a good salad, their delicious creamed corn, baked potato with just butter, roll, and cream of mushroom soup that was lacking in flavor. The tri tip dinner and prime rib dinner are both quite pricey. In my opinion the tri tip dinner is worth it (I’ve gotten it 5 times in the three weeks I’ve been here) and the prime rib wasn’t.
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Randy Knockeart
I don’t know what they do for the potato wedges, but I’ve never tasted better. The bbq was very good, too. No wait staff. Order from counter at kitchen….they were very courteous. If you are looking for fine dining atmosphere, this isn’t your place! Prices very reasonable along with portions.
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A Thomas
Amazing! We ordered brisket tacos, the Smoked Mac and cheese and the loaded Baked potato with Brisket Southern BBQ style. It was very very good. They serve the potato in a to go container because it is so overloaded. I meant to take a picture but we ate it before we could.
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Shona Volinsky
You walk in and you are greeted with such a pleasant aroma! The staff was friendly and informative. The food was delicious!!! The sweet tea hit the spot (loved the diet ice!!)!!! I will be eating here again. I am going to check and see if they are on a delivery app.
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Sandra D
Discovered this gem last year while taking a day off from hiking the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) & look forward to it every time I pass through Ridgecrest. Everything’s amazing no matter but my absolute fave is the smoked portobello street taco followed closely by the smoked mac * cheese.
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