The Board
Off the Smoker & the Soul Kitchen
Everything low and slow, seasoned by hand, and made the way it ought to be — with time and with love.
Soul Food Plates
Fried FishCatfish, tilapia or swai — golden and cornmeal-crusted
Blackened Salmon SaladLayered on top of a fresh green salad, served with garlic bread
Smothered Pork ChopsSlow-braised in brown gravy
Chicken & WafflesCrispy, sweet, and savory
SidesMac & cheese • candied yams • collard greens • red beans & rice • cornbread • cabbage • baked beans • pork & beans • string beans and potatoes • mashed potatoes with gravy
Specially Prepared OrdersOxtails and gumbo — available upon request
Our Story
Made by hand, made with love.
Blue Diamond started the way all good barbecue does — with patience, a hot smoker, and a family recipe. BillyRay puts in the low-and-slow hours so every plate that leaves the kitchen tastes like Sunday dinner.
No shortcuts, no fillers. Just smoked meats and soul food done right for the people of Tehachapi.
“Smoked meats made with love.”
The Blue Diamond Plate
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Catering
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Find Us
Come Get a Plate
Serving Tehachapi and the surrounding high desert. Call ahead for orders and catering.
WhereTehachapi, California
Serving the greater Kern County area
Serving the greater Kern County area
Call(661) 760‑8091
HoursTue – Sat • 11am – 6pm
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Tell us the date, the headcount, and what you’re craving. We’ll bring the smoke.
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