Emil Villa's Hickory Pit – American
Stepping into this warm, unpretentious space, guests are greeted by the comforting scent of the hickory pit and the savory aroma of sizzling garlic fries. The kitchen focuses on the art of the shared meal, crafting golden-brown appetizers like crispy zucchini sticks and spicy wings that pair perfectly with hearty, cheese-laden quesadillas. It is a quintessential gathering spot where the casual charm of a classic smokehouse meets the soul-satisfying flavors of timeless American comfort food.
3064, Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA, 94550 +19254491499 https://www.emilvillaslivermore.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, keto, low-carb, high-protein, heart-healthy, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, south-beach, tlc, aip, renal, alkaline, volumetrics, carnivore, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 6:45 AM - 8:30 PM
- Thursday
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 6:45 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Beef Quesadilla - $17: Beef, cheese, tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $17: Chicken, cheese, tortilla Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Combination Plate - $18.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fries - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gourmet Onion Rings - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $15.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mozzarella Sticks - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Wings - $16 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Sticks - $14.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hearty Sandwiches
- Reuben Sandwich - $20: Corned Beef, Grilled Rye, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club - $20: Sliced Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Melt - $20: Smoked Turkey, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Tomato, Grilled Sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sandwich - $20: Slow-cooked Pork, Red BBQ Sauce, Sauteed Onion, Soft Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- New York Steak Sandwich - $24: Half-Pound USDA Choice New York, Soft Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Emil's Philly Cheese Steak - $20: USDA Choice Sirloin Steak, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, melted cheese, 12 inch roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Avocado Club - $20: Grilled Chicken Breast, Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Melted Swiss Cheese, Whole Wheat Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Breast Sandwich - $18: Chicken Breast, Tomato, Lettuce, Whole Wheat Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- California BLT Sandwich - $18: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Sourdough Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey-Veggie Sandwich - $19: Roasted Turkey Breast, Red Peppers, Baby Spinach, Cucumbers, Tomato, Avocado, Swiss Cheese, Whole Wheat Bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $17: Tuna, sourdough Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $18: Tuna, Melted Cheddar, Tomato Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheddar Cheese - $12: Cheddar, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Crab Sandwich - $27: 100% Real Crab, Grilled Sourdough, Melted Cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $15: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, sourdough Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Sandwich (Full) - $20: Choice of Beef Tri-Tip, Pork Loin, Ham or Turkey Breast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Emill's French Dip - $20 Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Hamburger - $17 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $18: Choice of Cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $18: Patty, Melted Cheese, Grilled Rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Burger - $19: Cheddar cheese, mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $19: Bacon, cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chiliburger - $19: Chili, cheese, onions, open faced Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Ultimate Burger - $20: Half-Pound Burger, Cheese, Extra Thick Smoked Bacon, Onion Ring, Soft Roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burger - $20: Bacon, Avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Santa Barbara Burger - $19: Creekstone all natural burger, pepper Jack cheese, crushed avocado, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, french soft roll Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
BBQ Ribs & Combos
- Ribs Feature - $37: 6-8 ribs, BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribs Full Slab - $44: Choice of Emil's, St Louis or Baby Back Ribs, BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Sampler - $38 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig-Out Combo (2 Item) - $48 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig-Out Combo (3 Item) - $56 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Meal #1 Chicken & Ribs - $85: Whole Chicken & Slab of Ribs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Meal #2 Ribs & More Ribs - $85: Two Slabs of Ribs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chicken Caesar Salad - $21: Chicken Breast, Romaine Lettuce, Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, Croutons Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $21: Wood-Smoked Turkey, Extra Thick Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Tomato, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Salad - $21: Ham, Turkey, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Egg, Tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Salad - $21: Avocado, Tomato, Corn, Black Beans, Cucumber, Bleu Cheese, Red Onions, Red Peppers, Romaine, BBQ Ranch Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Chicken Salad - $21: Chicken Breast, Rice Noodles, Romaine, Green Onion, Almonds, Wonton, Orange, Sesame Seed, Chinese Dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Louie Salad with Shrimp - $21.99: Shrimp, Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, mixed greens, Louie dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Louie Salad with Crab - $24.99: Crab, Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, mixed greens, Louie dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Jumbo Prawns - $34: Scampi Style or Deep Fried Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Filet - $32 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasoned Rainbow Trout - $32 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $25 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner Entrees
- 16 oz New York Steak - $41 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Meat Dinner - $31: Choice of: Tri-Tip, Pork Loin, Ham or Turkey Breast Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Whole Chicken - $28 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti and Meatballs - $22: Spaghetti, meatballs, parmesan, pasta sauce, garlic cheese bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Fried Chicken Entree - $22.99: Country fried chicken, mashed potatoes, country gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Loaf Stacker - $26 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Chili
- Ev's Special Meat Vegetable Soup (Bowl) - $9 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $7 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Chili (Bowl) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $4.5
- Juice (16oz) - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drink - $4
- Iced Tea - $4
- Raspberry Sweetened Ice Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peach Sweetened Ice Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 2% Milk - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hot Chocolate - $4.5
- Herbal Tea - $4.5
Desserts
- Pie Slice - $8: Apple, pecan, lemon, or pumpkin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Whole Pie - $26: Apple, pecan, lemon, or pumpkin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Cobbler - $10: Peach or apple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cheesecake - $10: Regular
- Brownie Sundae - $10: Triple Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
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