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NOW OPEN · WED–SUN · 11AM–9PM

SMOKE & SALT

Fire-kissed. Ocean-fresh. Worth the wait.

🔥 Wood-Fired BBQ 🦞 Fresh Seafood 🌮 Street Tacos 🍔 Smash Burgers
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SMOKED BRISKET· LOBSTER ROLLS· FISH TACOS· PULLED PORK· SHRIMP PO'BOY· SMASH BURGERS· MAC & CHEESE· KEY LIME PIE· SMOKED BRISKET· LOBSTER ROLLS· FISH TACOS· PULLED PORK· SHRIMP PO'BOY· SMASH BURGERS· MAC & CHEESE· KEY LIME PIE·
Smoke & Salt Food Truck
Our Story

Born from fire,
seasoned by the sea.

Started in 2021 by pitmaster Julio Santos, Smoke & Salt brings the traditions of Texas BBQ together with the fresh coastal flavors of the NC coast. Julio spent 8 years in Austin before moving to Wilmington, and the collision of cultures created something entirely new.

Every brisket is smoked for 12 hours over post oak. Every piece of seafood is sourced fresh from local NC waters. The result is a menu that feels deeply familiar and completely unlike anything you've tasted before.

4+
Years Open
12hr
Smokes
50K+
Happy Customers
1
Truck (for now)
Where to Find Us
FIND US THIS WEEK
MON
Closed
TUE
Closed
WED
Open
Mayfaire Town Center
11am – 8pm
THU
Open
Wrightsville Beach Parking Lot
12pm – 9pm
FRI
Open
Downtown Wilmington, Market St
11am – 9pm
SAT
Open
Airlie Gardens Lot
10am – 8pm
SUN
Open
Surf City, NC (Shore Drive)
11am – 7pm
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What People Are Saying
4.9
★★★★★
1,847 reviews across Google & Yelp
REVIEWS
★★★★★

"The brisket literally melted in my mouth. Best BBQ in NC, period. I drove 45 minutes just for this."

— Derek M.
★★★★★

"Fish tacos are UNREAL. The mango slaw is the secret weapon."

— Alicia T.
★★★★★

"Lobster roll rivals anything I've had in Maine. In. Wilmington. North. Carolina."

— James F.
★★★★★

"Lines can get long but it moves fast and every bite is worth it. The loaded fries are dangerous."

— Sofia R.
★★★★★

"As a chef myself, I'm picky. Smoke & Salt is legit. The ribs have the perfect smoke ring."

— Chef Marcus L.
★★★★★

"Our new Sunday tradition. The banana pudding is absolutely ridiculous."

— The Williams Family

COME FIND US

📞
Phone (910) 555-0284
✉️
Email hello@smokeandsaltnc.com
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Primary Location Market & 3rd, Wilmington, NC (Fri)
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Hours Wed–Sun · 11AM–9PM (varies by location)
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