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    Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli 878 Blossom Hill Road

    878 Blossom Hill Road

    San Jose, CA 95123


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    Monday and Thursday Special
    Full Menu
    Drinks Menu
    Everyday Specials
    Pickup Only
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    Featured Items

    • Crispy Chicken Ranch Salad

      Romaine, Iceberg, Red Cabbage, Ranch, Crispy Chicken, Double-Smoked Bacon, Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Roasted Corn and Croutons
      $17.00
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      Willy's BBQ Rub
      $18.00
    • Lone Star 1/4 Chicken-Small Plate (EA)

      Fresh Chicken and Willy's BBQ Rub
      $17.00

    Monday and Thursday Special

    Baked Potato

    • Baked Potato

      $15.49

    Full Menu

    BBQ Sandwiches (EA)

    • El Jefe Sandwich

      Pulled Pork, PRIME Brisket, Texas Jalapeno-Cheese Sausage, Spicy Peanut Slaw, Pickled Jalapeno, Sriracha
      $24.00
    • Pit Smoked Boneless Chicken Sandwich

      California Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
      $17.50
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      Willy's BBQ Rub
      $18.00
    • Turkey Breast Sandwich

      Kosher Salt, Coarse Black Pepper
      $17.50
    • Tri-Tip Sandwich

      Smoked & Grilled, Garlic
      $22.50
    • Brisket Sandwich

      Willy's BBQ Rub, Kosher Salt and Coarse Black Pepper
      $22.00
    • Sausage Sandwich

      Made for us by Syracuse's Sausage Company of Ponder, TX
      $16.00

    New York Deli (EA)

    • Corned Beef Sandwich

      $22.00
    • French Dip With Au Jus

      $23.00
    • Fresser

      Combinat"? Pastrami and Corned beef Duo
      $22.00
    • Pastrami Sandwich

      Serve on a Rye, Brown Mustard and Cheese choice
      $22.00
    • Reuben

      $23.00
    • Avocado Veggie Sandwich

      Avocado, Cucumber, Green Bell pepper, Onions, Tomato and Jack Cheese on a 9 grains Bun.
      $16.00

    Burgers (EA)

    • Hamburger

      Mayo, Mustaro. Lettuce, Tomato and Onion
      $16.00
    • Cheeseburger

      Choice of Natural Swiss, Monterey Jack, Mild Cheddar, Smoked Mozzarella, Blue, or American Cheese, Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion
      $16.50
    • Western Bacon Cheeseburger

      BBQ Sauce Glaze, Monterey Jack, Cneddar Cheese, Double-Smoked Bacon, Grilled Onion. Onion Ring. Mayo. Mustard. Lettuce. Tomato and Onion
      $17.50
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      Double-Smoked Bacon, Checldar, Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion
      $17.00
    • Mushroom Swiss Burger

      Fresh Sauteed Mushrooms, Naturarswiss Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion
      $17.00
    • Sourdough Patty Melt

      Grilled Sourdough, Double Cheddar Cheese and Grilled Onions
      $17.00
    • Cajun Salmon Burger

      Wild Alaskan Salmon Patty, Cajun Spice, Monterey Jack, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Crispy Onions
      $17.50

    Soup, Salad & More (EA)

    • Crispy Chicken Ranch Salad

      Romaine, Iceberg, Red Cabbage, Ranch, Crispy Chicken, Double-Smoked Bacon, Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Tomatoes, Roasted Corn and Croutons
      $17.00
    • Carolina BBQ Pork Salad

      Romaine. Iceberg. Red Cabbage. Pulled Pork. Double-Smoked Bacon. Smoked Mozzarella Cheese. Tomato, Onion, Croutons, Crispy Onions and Honey-Dijon Dressing
      $17.00
    • Chicken Caesar Salad

      Romaine, Your Choice of Protein, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese and Olive Oil Caesar Dressing
      $17.00
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup (Bowl)

      Bowl of Soup includes a Cornbread Muffin
      $16.00
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup (Cup)

      $6.00
    • Chinatown BBQ Chicken Salad

      Chopped Salad. Pulled Smoked Chicken. Crispy Rice Noodles. Peanuts. Sriracha. Cilantro. Onion. Sweet Peppers and Sesame Ginger Dressing
      $17.00
    • Matzo Ball Soup (Cup)

      $6.50
    • Matzo Ball Soup (Bowl)

      $16.00
    • Wedge Salad

      $17.00
    • White Cheddar Mac & Cheese Bowl

      Our Mac & Cheese with 1/4 pound of your choice of meat. Garnished with green onion. Does not include a Side
      $17.50
    • Brisket Chili Bowl

      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.00

    Family Platters (EA)

    • BBQ Rib Family Pack (EA)

      Serve 4 Guests A full slab (12 bones) of our Texas BBQ Ribs or Baby Back Ribs. Comes with Three Large Classic Sides
      $71.00
    • Belly Buster (EA)

      Serve 6-8 Guests. 1/2 SlabTexas BBQ Ribs, Full Slab Baby Back Ribs, 1/2 Lone Star BBQ Chicken, 1/2LB Texas Brisket 1/4LB Pulled Pork and One Sausage. Comes with Three Large Classic Sides
      $115.00
    • Rib and Brisket Family Pack (EA)

      Serve 4-6 Guests 1 Slab of Texas or Baby Back Ribs, 1 lb of Brisket. Comes with Three Large Classic Sides
      $90.00
    • Ribs And Chicken Family Pack (EA)

      Serve 4-6 Guests A full slab (12 bones) of Texas BBQ Ribs or Baby back Ribs AND a whole Lone Star BBQ Chicken. Comes withThree Large Classic Sides
      $80.00
    • Whole Chicken Family Pack (EA)

      Serve 4 Guests. A whole pit smoked chicken cut into quarters and basted in our wood-burning barbecue pit. Comes withThree Large Classic Sides
      $54.00

    Kids Menu (EA)

    • Kid's BBQ Sandwich

      Boneless Chicken or Pulled Pork on Bun
      $9.00
    • Kid's Cheeseburger

      Burger with Choice of Cheese
      $9.00
    • Kid's Chicken Strips

      2 Fried Chicken Tenders (white meat)
      $9.00
    • Kid's Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Kid's Hamburger

      $9.00
    • Kid's White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

      White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
      $9.00

    Small BBQ Plates (EA)

    • Baby Back Ribs-Small Plate (EA)

      $22.00
    • Brisket-Small Plate (EA)

      Willy's BBQ Rub, Kosher Salt and Coarse Black Pepper
      $21.50
    • Lone Star 1/4 Chicken-Small Plate (EA)

      Fresh Chicken and Willy's BBQ Rub
      $17.00
    • Pit-Smoked Chicken-Small Plate (EA)

      Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
      $17.00
    • Pulled Pork-Small Plate (EA)

      Willy's BBQ Rub
      $17.00
    • Sausage Small Plate (EA)

      Made for us by Syracuse's Sausage Company of Ponder, TX
      $16.00
    • St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs-Small Plate (EA)

      $21.00
    • Tri-Tip Steak-Small Plate (EA)

      Smoked and Grilled
      $21.50
    • Turkey Breast-Small Plate (EA)

      Kosher Salt and Coarse Black Pepper
      $17.00

    Large BBQ Plates (EA)

    • Baby Back Ribs-Full Slab (EA)

      $45.00
    • Baby Back Ribs-Half Slab (EA)

      $35.00
    • Brisket-Large Plate (EA)

      9oz of Brisket with two side dishes
      $32.00
    • Build Your Own Plate (EA)

      Choose Three different meats and two sides
      $35.00
    • Lone Star BBQ-Half Chicken (EA)

      $22.00
    • Pit-Smoked Chicken-Large Plate (EA)

      $22.00
    • Pulled Pork-Large Plate (EA)

      $22.00
    • Ribs and One (EA)

      $31.00
    • Sausage-Large Plate (EA)

      $20.00
    • St. Louis BBQ Ribs-Large Plate (EA)

      $31.00
    • Tri-Tip-Large Plate (EA)

      8oz of medium rare steaks with two side dishes.
      $32.00
    • Turkey Breast-Large Plate (EA)

      $22.00

    Bulk Menu (EA)

    • Andouille Sausage-Bulk (EA)

      $17.00
    • Brisket-Bulk (EA)

      $35.00
    • Buns

      $1.90
    • Buns (1 Dozen)-Bulk (EA)

      $15.00
    • Caesar Salad-Bulk (EA)

      $18.00+
    • Sweet Corn Salad-Bulk (EA)

      $7.00+
    • Cornbread Muffins (1 Dozen)-Bulk (EA)

      $32.00
    • Cornbread Muffins (1/2 Dozen)-Bulk (EA)

      $16.00
    • Full Slab Baby Back Ribs-Bulk (EA)

      $43.00
    • Full Slab Texas BBQ Ribs-Bulk (EA)

      $42.00
    • Garden Salad-Bulk (EA)

      $18.00+
    • Gluten Free Buns

      $2.50
    • Gluten Free Buns (1 Dozen)-Bulk (EA)

      $26.00
    • Jalapeno-Cheese Sausage (3 Links)-Bulk (EA)

      $17.00
    • Lone Star BBQ Chicken (Whole)-Bulk (EA)

      $22.00
    • Pinto Beans-Bulk (EA)

      $7.00+
    • Pit Smoked Boneless Chicken-Bulk (EA)

      $22.00
    • Potato Salad-Bulk (EA)

      $6.00+
    • Pulled Pork-Bulk (EA)

      $22.00
    • Salt and Pepper Turkey Breast-Bulk (EA)

      $22.00
    • Spicy Peanut Slaw-Bulk (EA)

      $7.00+
    • Tri-Tip Steak-Bulk (EA)

      $35.00
    • White Cheddar Mac & Cheese-Bulk (EA)

      $9.00+
    • Pastrami-Bulk (EA)

      $35.00
    • Corned Beef-Bulk (EA)

      $35.00

    Sides (EA)

    • BBQ Fries

      Skin-On French Fries Dusted with Willy's BBQ Rub seasoning
      $6.00
    • Cajun Fries

      Skin-On French Fries Dusted with Cajun seasoning
      $6.00
    • Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

      $6.50
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup

      $6.00
    • Classic Fries

      Skin-On French Fries Dusted with Willy's traditional fry salt
      $5.50
    • Cornbread Muffin

      House-Made Cinnamon-Honey Butter
      $4.50
    • Garlic-Parmesan Fries

      Skin-On French Fries with Fresh Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, and Parsley
      $6.25
    • Little Caesar Salad

      $5.00
    • Little Green Salad

      $5.00
    • Onion Rings

      Beer-battered, Crispy Sweet Onions
      $6.00
    • Pinto Beans

      Fresh Greens, Tomato, Croutons, Red Onion
      $5.50
    • Potato Salad

      $5.00
    • Spicy Peanut Slaw

      $5.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Dusted with Willy's Sweet Chili Spice
      $6.00
    • Sweet Corn Salad

      White Corn, Onion, Cilantro and Jalapeno Peppers
      $5.00
    • Texas Toast

      Thick sliced White Bread brushed with Garlic Butter and grilled on one side
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Texas Tots

      $5.50
    • White Cheddar Bacon Mac & Cheese

      Can be ordered with or without Bacon
      $6.00
    • Brisket Chili Cup

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00

    Large Sides (EA)

    • Large BBQ Fries (EA)

      $8.50
    • Large BBQ Texas Tots (EA)

      $8.00
    • Large Cajun Fries (EA)

      $8.50
    • Large Cajun Texas Tots (EA)

      $8.00
    • Large Classic Fries (EA)

      $8.00
    • Large Garlic Parmesan Fries (EA)

      $8.50
    • Large Garlic Parmesan Texas Tots (EA)

      $8.00
    • Large Nashville Hot Fries (EA)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.49
    • Large Onion Rings (EA)

      $8.50
    • Large Sweet Potato Fries (EA)

      $8.50
    • Large Texas Tots (EA)

      $7.50

    Dessert (EA)

    • Chocolate Caramel Brownie

      $3.75
    • 8oz Fresh Homemade Banana Pudding

      $6.50
    • Vanilla Cheesecake

      $8.00
    • 16oz Banana Pudding

      $12.50
    • 32oz Banana Pudding

      $24.00
    • Key Lime Cheesecake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.50
    • 64oz Banana Pudding

      $48.00
    • Red Velvet Cheesecake with Oreo cookie Crumbs.

      $8.50
    • Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

      Graham Cracker, cream cheese, whipped cream, caramel sauce and toasted Pecans
      $8.50
    • Chocolate Caramel Brownie Half Pan

      $26.00
    • Chocolate Caramel Brownie Full Pan

      $50.00

    A La Carte Small & Large Plates (EA)

    • Baby Back Ribs-Half Slab Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $30.00
    • Baby Back Ribs-Small Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $18.00
    • Brisket-Large Plate-A la carte 1/2 LB (EA)

      $26.00
    • Brisket-Small Plate-A la carte 1/4 LB (EA)

      $18.00
    • Build Your Own Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $30.00
    • Lone Star Chicken-Large Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $16.00
    • Lone Star Chicken-Small Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $14.00
    • Pit-Smoked Chicken-Large Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $16.00
    • Pit-Smoked Chicken-Small Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $14.00
    • Pulled Pork-Large Plate-A la carte 1/2 LB (EA)

      $16.00
    • Pulled Pork-Small Plate-A la carte 1/4 LB (EA)

      $14.00
    • Rib and One-A la carte (EA)

      $27.00
    • Sausage-Large Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $14.00
    • Sausage-Small Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $11.00
    • St. Louis Style Ribs-Large Plate-A la carte 1/2 Slab

      $26.00
    • St. Louis Style Ribs-Small Plate-A la carte (EA)

      $18.00
    • Tri Tip Steak-Large Plate-A la carte 1/2 LB

      $26.00
    • Tri Tip Steak-Small Plate-A la carte 1/4 LB

      $18.00
    • Turkey Breast-Large Plate-A la carte 1/2 LB

      $18.00
    • Turkey Breast-Small Plate-A la carte 1/4 LB(EA)

      $14.00

    A La Carte Sandwiches & Burgers (EA)

    • Bacon Cheeseburger-A La Carte (EA)

      $14.50
    • Brisket Sandwich-A La Carte (EA)

      $17.00
    • Cajun Salmon Burger-A La Carte (EA)

      $15.00
    • Cheeseburger-A La Carte (EA)

      $14.00
    • El Jefe Sandwich-A La Carte (EA)

      $19.00
    • Hamburger-A La Carte (EA)

      $13.00
    • Mushroom Swiss Burger-A La Carte (EA)

      $15.00
    • Pit-Smoked Boneless Chicken Sandwich-A La Carte (EA)

      $14.00
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich-A La Carte (EA)

      $14.50
    • Sausage Sandwich-A La Carte (EA)

      $14.00
    • Sourdough Patty Melt-A La Carte (EA)

      $15.00
    • Tri-Tip Sandwich-A La Carte (EA)

      $17.50
    • Turkey Breast Sandwich-a LA Carte (EA)

      $14.00
    • Western Bacon Cheeseburger-A La Carte (EA)

      $15.50

    A La Carte New York Deli

    • Corned Beef Sandwich-A la carte

      $17.49
    • French Dip With Au Jus-A la carte

      $16.99
    • Fresser-A la carte

      $17.49
    • Pastrami Sandwich-A la carte

      $17.49
    • Reuben-A la carte

      $17.99
    • Turkey Avocado-A la carte

      $16.49
    • Vegetarian Sandwich-A la carte

      $14.49

    Retail

    • Pepper Sauce

      $8.00
    • Chipotle Mustard

      $8.00
    • Empire Armadillo Pint Glass

      $10.00

    Drinks Menu

    Beverages

    • Coke

      $3.95
    • Coke Zero

      $3.95
    • Sprite

      $3.95
    • Fanta

      $3.95
    • Dr. Pepper

      $3.95
    • Apple Juice

      $3.50
    • Bottle drink no use

    • Kid's Meal Milk

      $1.99
    • Apple Juice*

      $2.86
    • Beverage in Bottle*

      $4.94
    • Smart Water Bottle

      $4.11
    • Diet Coke

      $3.95
    • Fountain Drinks

      $3.98
    • Root Beer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.95
    • Mexican Coke

      $3.99
    • Ice Tea Sweetened Bottle

      $3.95
    • Ice Tea Unsweetened Brewed

      $3.50
    • Ginger Ale (Canada Dry)

      $3.95
    • Orange Juice Bottle

      $3.50
    • Coffee (16oz cup)

      $3.00
    • Hot Tea

      $2.00
    • Non Alcoholic Beer

      $5.00
    • Jarritos Soda Mandarin

      $3.99
    • Jarritos Soda Sangria Senorial

      $3.99
    • Sweet Fresh Brewed Ice Tea

      $3.75
    • Sparkling Water Bottle

      $4.00

    Everyday Specials

    Rib Special

    • Dinosaur Beef Rib Special

      OUT OF STOCK
      $22.99

    All hours
    Sunday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    878 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123

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