Barbecue Los Angeles

Mon, May 23, 2005

BBQ, BBQ Joints

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Thanks go out to Mr. BBQ Lover, a fellow BBQ enthusiast. He has suggested many barbecue restaurants to include in the BBQ Junkie reviews. Another shout-out to my other readers who have offered their BBQ recommendations as well. Over the summer, I would like to review as many of these establishments as is possible. So, I am taking recommendations on any additional barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles or anywhere else in Southern California.

Here is the list so far:

Phillip’s Bar-B-Que
4307 Leimert Blvd. Los Angeles
323-292-7613

Woody’s Bar-B-Que
3446 Slauson Ave. Los Angeles
323-294-9443

Lucilles’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
4828 E. 2nd Street
Long Beach , CA 90803
562.434.7427

7411 Carson Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-938-RIBS (7427)

1639 E. Imperial Highway
Brea, CA 92821
714-990-4944

Del Amo Fashion Center
21420 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90503
310-370-RIBS (7427)

4828 E. 2nd Street
Long Beach , CA 90803
562-434-RIBS (7427)

Victoria Gardens
12624 N. Mainstreet
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
909-463-RIBS (7427)

their website

Read the BBQ Junkie review.

Mom’s Bar-B-Q
14062 Vanowen St
818-786-1373
They open at noon on Sat.

Grandpa Fred’s Bar-B-Que
21040 Victory Blvd.
Woodland Hills, 91367
818-593-4269
Read the BBQ Junkie review

Zeke’s:
2209 Honolulu Ave.
Montrose, CA
818-957-7045

Prayer Assembly of God Church. BBQ
442 East El Segundo Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca 90061
310-523-2470

Jaybee’s BBQ
15915 S. Avalon Blvd
Los Angeles
310-515-9221

J & J Burger & Bar B Que
5754 Adams Blvd.
LA, CA 90016
323-934-5390

Bad 2 Da Bone
4565 W. Century Blvd.
LA CA 90304
310-671-6600

Benny’s Bar B Q
4077 Lincoln Blvd
Marina del Ray, CA 90292
310-821-6939

Tasty Q
2959 Crenshaw
323-735-8325

Read the BBQ Junkie Review 

Valley Ranch Barbeque
16623 Sherman Way
Van Nuys
818-989-9045

Chris and Pitts
601 N Euclid St
Anaheim
714-635-2601

15975 Harbor Blvd
Fountain Valley
714-775-7311

Bellflower
9839 Artesia Blvd
562-867-9160

Downey
9243 Lakewood Blvd
562-869-9069

Hungry Al’s Bar B Que
116 N Vincent Ave. (right on the north side of the I10)
West Covina, CA 91790-2205
(626) 967-6998

Ranch House BBQ
6157 Van Nuys Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91401

Barn Burner Texas Barbeque
1000 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 403- RIBS
web site

Read the BBQ Junkie review.

It’s in the Sauce
7606 Fallbrook Ave. #10
West Hills, CA 91304
818-888-6513
it’s on the corner of Fallbrook and Saticoy.
Monday-Saturday 11am-7pm, closed Sundays

Read the BBQ Junkie review.

It’s in the Sauce, Oxnard
1661 Pacific Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93033 #11
805-483-9110

It’s in the Sauce, Ventura
2050 E. Main St.
Ventura, CA 93001
805-652-1215
(it’s right across the street from Ventura High School)

The Original Texas BBQ King
867 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-437-0885
213-437-0881

Read the BBQ Junkie review.

Here is a list of BBQ restaurants that have a been reviewed by the BBQ Junkie.

Tasty Q
BBQ King.
Lucilles’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
It’s in the Sauce
Grandpa Fred’s Bar-B-Que
JR’s Barbecue
Glencrest Bar-B-Que
My Brother’s BBQ
Outdoor Grill
Santa Maria Barbecue Company
Mr. Cecils California Ribs
Wood Ranch BBQ
Baby Blues BBQ
Rib Ranch Bar-B-Q
Dr. Hogly Wogly’s
Barn Burner Texas Barbeque

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59 Responses to “Barbecue Los Angeles”

  1. Truman Says:

    Regarding the question about Flames in Northridge, this place is worth a try. Not as authentic or as old as some of the others in the valley, but the baby back ribs are tender and juicy and the sauce is decent. They don’t have brisket, but they make shredded chicken, tri-tip and pulled pork sandwiches that are almost perfect for my taste. They’ve had some off-days but they beat Rosie’s and Gandpa Fred’s hands-down.

  2. Sarah Says:

    You should review Lucky Devils they just started offering BBQ. They have the best beer selection in all of LA. They include a belgium beer in there BBQ sauce. Its awesome. Great look, Great taste! 6613 Hollywood Blvd. at Cherokee

  3. Jim Says:

    Burrell’s in Santa Ana rocks. Down home feel, located right in the middle of a residential neighorhood. The outside dining area is really cool with the shade trees and fountains made from old barrels. Had the chopped pork shoulder with the spicy sauce and some great slaw. MMMMMMM. Will definitely be going back.

    Jim

  4. rawhide Says:

    Hey check out Baby Blues BBQ over in Venice. It’s Fantastic.

  5. Jerry Says:

    Baby Blues was great until a cook from south of the border began to make everthing too spicy.- Thousand Oaks Meat Locker is good and low cost. They grill and some smoke, over wood.- The Swinging Door is now outstanding but located on Vanowen and Vineland and no AC DURING THE SUMMER. They smoke bbq all meats for at least 5-9 hrs.- Ranchhouse in VN. is barly ok. No smoke.- Hogley Wog. is ok if you just want alot of meat. Meat is cooked in an oven; no smoke or wood or charcoal. But if your hungry, it is tasty.-Bear Pit, ok ; only go if in the area; has good and bad days. They bbq with some smoke. Avoid brisket and tri-tip, too dry. -Grandpa Fred, unfriendly employees. Food so,so.- Willy’s, in Agoura, smokes all meat for a looong time. This place is the best of all the places I’ve been to. Or, if your home on a Sat or Sun smoke two or three pork butts (shoulder) tritip or brisket at 200-250 degrees for 8-11hrs with pear wood to smoke with a charcoal starter. Wrap all meat the last two-three hours in foil. I wouldnt sell mine for $200, but I do my neighbors.

  6. Jerry Says:

    Baby Blues was great until a cook from south of the border began to make everthing too spicy.- Thousand Oaks Meat Locker is good and low cost. They grill and some smoke, over wood.- The Swinging Door is now outstanding but located on Vanowen and Vineland and no AC DURING THE SUMMER. They smoke bbq all meats for at least 5-9 hrs.- Ranchhouse in VN. is barly ok. No smoke.- Hogley Wog. is ok if you just want alot of meat. Meat is cooked in an oven; no smoke or wood or charcoal. But if your hungry, it is tasty.-Bear Pit, ok ; only go if in the area; has good and bad days. They bbq with some smoke. Avoid brisket and tri-tip, too dry. -Grandpa Fred, unfriendly employees. Food so,so.- Willy’s, in Agoura, smokes all meat for a looong time. This place is the best of all the places I’ve been to. Or, if your home on a Sat or Sun, smoke two or three pork butts (shoulder) tritip or brisket at 200-250 degrees for 8-11hrs with pear wood to smoke with a charcoal starter. Wrap all meat the last two-three hours in foil.

  7. tim Says:

    where in la can you get south carolina style bar b q with the mustard style bar b q sauce? can’t find a restaurant anywhere that has it

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