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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Dairy-Free at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit in Livermore has 19 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cobbler, Zucchini Sticks and Rib Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit in Livermore has 17 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cobbler, Zucchini Sticks and Rib Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit in Livermore has 29 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Brownie Sundae, Cobbler and Louie Salad with Crab. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit in Livermore has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Reuben Sandwich, BBQ Whole Chicken and Rib Sampler. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit in Livermore has 7 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zucchini Sticks, Rib Sampler and Sliced Meat Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit in Livermore has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zucchini Sticks, Rib Sampler and California Chili (Bowl). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit in Livermore has 6 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Zucchini Sticks, Rib Sampler and Sliced Meat Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
Emil Villa's Hickory Pit in Livermore has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cobbler, Zucchini Sticks and Garlic Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Reuben Sandwich | 22.7 g | 57.6 g |
| Emil's Philly Cheese Steak | 44.9 g | 57 g |
| Turkey-Veggie Sandwich | 40 g | 47.2 g |
| Chicken Breast Sandwich | 4 g | 42.5 g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 48.7 g | 41 g |
| Seasoned Rainbow Trout | 39.7 g | 37.3 g |
| Turkey Club | 67.4 g | 36.1 g |
| Chef's Salad | 26.7 g | 36.1 g |
| Pie Slice | 132.8 g | 34.6 g |
| Sliced Meat Dinner | 1.4 g | 33.3 g |
| Turkey Melt | 30.2 g | 31.7 g |
| Tuna Melt | 79.8 g | 31 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fries - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gourmet Onion Rings - $13.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $15.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Wings - $16 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Zucchini Sticks - $14.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Hearty Sandwiches
- Reuben Sandwich - $20: Corned Beef, Grilled Rye, Sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese, Thousand Island Dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club - $20: Sliced Turkey, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Toast Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Emil's Philly Cheese Steak - $20: USDA Choice Sirloin Steak, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, melted cheese, 12 inch roll 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: Halal, 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: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheddar Cheese - $12: Cheddar, sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Crab Sandwich - $27: 100% Real Crab, Grilled Sourdough, Melted Cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT - $15: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, sourdough Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $17 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheeseburger - $18: Choice of Cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $18: Patty, Melted Cheese, Grilled Rye Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Burger - $19: Cheddar cheese, mushrooms Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $19: Bacon, cheddar cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chiliburger - $19: Chili, cheese, onions, open faced Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Ultimate Burger - $20: Half-Pound Burger, Cheese, Extra Thick Smoked Bacon, Onion Ring, Soft Roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burger - $20: Bacon, Avocado Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rib Sampler - $38 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig-Out Combo (2 Item) - $48 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pig-Out Combo (3 Item) - $56 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Meal #1 Chicken & Ribs - $85: Whole Chicken & Slab of Ribs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Family Meal #2 Ribs & More Ribs - $85: Two Slabs of Ribs Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Louie Salad with Shrimp - $21.99: Shrimp, Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, mixed greens, Louie dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Louie Salad with Crab - $24.99: Crab, Cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, mixed greens, Louie dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Jumbo Prawns - $34: Scampi Style or Deep Fried Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Filet - $32 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasoned Rainbow Trout - $32 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish & Chips - $25 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Dinner Entrees
- 16 oz New York Steak - $41 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sliced Meat Dinner - $31: Choice of: Tri-Tip, Pork Loin, Ham or Turkey Breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Whole Chicken - $28 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal 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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Chili
- Ev's Special Meat Vegetable Soup (Bowl) - $9 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup of the Day (Bowl) - $7 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Chili (Bowl) - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $4.5
- Juice (16oz) - $7 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Soft Drink - $4
- Iced Tea - $4
- Raspberry Sweetened Ice Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Peach Sweetened Ice Tea - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- 2% Milk - $4 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Hot Chocolate - $4.5
- Herbal Tea - $4.5
Desserts
- Pie Slice - $8: Apple, pecan, lemon, or pumpkin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Whole Pie - $26: Apple, pecan, lemon, or pumpkin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Cobbler - $10: Peach or apple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cheesecake - $10: Regular Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Brownie Sundae - $10: Triple Chocolate brownie, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Emil Villa's Hickory Pit
- Is Emil Villa's Hickory Pit dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Emil Villa's Hickory Pit has 19 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cobbler, Zucchini Sticks and Rib Sampler.
- What can I eat at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit on a dairy-free diet?
- Cobbler, Zucchini Sticks and Rib Sampler carry the dairy-free tag, out of 19 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Emil Villa's Hickory Pit have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cobbler and Zucchini Sticks.
- Is Emil Villa's Hickory Pit gluten-free?
- 17 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Emil Villa's Hickory Pit?
- Reuben Sandwich, at roughly 57.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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