The Bearded Monk

08/08/2026

Gather around, friends! Here at the Bearded Monk, we believe in feeding both the spirit and the community.
What could be more rewarding than supporting our friends and family as they prepare for a meaningful mission trip to Guatemala? The wonderful team at Eastside ALC is heading down in a few months, and we are stepping up to help raise funds for some incredibly important projects they’ll be completing.

Last time, we gathered over smoky BBQ pulled pork. This time? We are elevating the experience. 🌮🔥Nothing hits quite like a great taco, so we thought, why not take it up a notch or two? The secret?
Brisket! Brisket! Brisket!

Mark your calendars for next Saturday, August 15th. For just $15, you get 4 absolutely delicious, elevated Brisket Street Tacos.

Picture this: Fresh corn tortillas piled high with tender brisket, perfectly topped with onions, cilantro, and cheese. Every order comes with your choice of mild or hot salsa, fresh pico de gallo, lime wedges, and a cold Coca-Cola or Sprite. All of this goodness for a great cause!

📦 HOW TO ORDER:We need to know how much brisket to prep, so please get your pre-orders in before Thursday night!📍

PICK-UP DETAILS:
Where: Eastside ALC (2200 Mays Bridge Rd, Greer)
When: Saturday, August 15th from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Come hungry, leave happy, and help us bless this mission team.
Drop a comment below or send us a message to secure your plate! 👇 Let's load the smoker!

07/12/2026

Little evening snack! My Wife made a delicious Apple blondie topped it with vanilla ice cream and some caramel sauce. Fantastic your missing out.

06/04/2026

🌮🔥 The Bearded Monk's Elevated Street Tacos Are Here 🔥🌮

Let's be honest... tacos are already pretty close to perfection. But at The Bearded Monk, we couldn't resist taking them up another notch.

How? Three words:

🥩 BRISKET. BRISKET. BRISKET. 🥩

We're serving up our Elevated Street Tacos Saturday June 13th, and you won't want to miss them!

For just $15, you'll get:

🌮 4 Brisket Street Tacos
🌽 Fresh corn tortillas piled high with tender, slow-smoked brisket
🧅 Topped with onions, cilantro, and cheese
🍅 Side of pico de gallo
🌶️ Choice of mild or hot salsa
🍋 Fresh lime wedges
🥤 Choice of Coca-Cola or Sprite

Every bite is packed with smoky BBQ flavor and fresh taco goodness. Whether you're a taco lover, a brisket fanatic, or both, these are guaranteed to hit the spot.

📅 Available Saturday June 13th pickup after 3:00pm
💲 Only $15 per order

Get your order in by June 10th by sending us a message to reserve yours before they're gone!

05/09/2026

🔥 STREET TACOS… BUT BEARDED MONK STYLE 🔥

You may be asking yourself… how do you elevate a street taco that’s already elite?

Simple.
🔥 SMOKED BRISKET. 🔥

We start with fresh corn tortillas and pile them high with savory, melt-in-your-mouth smoked brisket that’s packed with flavor in every bite.

Not a brisket person? We’ve also got a flavor-loaded pulled pork version that hits just as hard. 👊

Then we finish them off with:
🧅 Fresh chopped onions
🧀 A little cheese
🌿 Cilantro *(unless you’re one of those “tastes like soap” people 😂)*
🍋 Fresh lime
🔥 Salsa or BBQ sauce of your choice

These tacos aren’t just food… they’re an experience.

05/07/2026

Brisket trim and seasoning.

05/07/2026

Update on the last fundraiser we did for Emmanuel Santiago López dad's knee surgery! As you guys know we were able to push the funds over the top with all your generosity. He had the surgery almost 2 weeks ago and is doing great. Keep them all in your prayers for a speedy recovery. I will post a video in the comments of him getting to walk a little shortly after surgery!

05/07/2026

Meal Plan Monday

It has been a busy couple of weeks. Even though we had company last week, I didn't have to cook dinner much and so I didn't make a meal plan. We are back to our normal routine this week. Not any less busy though, so a meal plan is needed.

Here's what's on the menu this week:

Ham and potato casserole
Eggroll in a bowl
Salmon
Meatloaf and mashed potatoes
Zesty BLT Wraps

Links to the recipes in the comments!

05/07/2026

A few weekends ago I had a big group of my family over for Elevated Street Tacos. Smoked Pulled Pork and Brisket. Everyone left extremely satisfied.

05/07/2026

05/06/2026

A little pork butt prep.