Comments on: Barn Burner Texas Barbeque

By: Pokey

Pokey — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 04:24:54 +0000

Your’s is the itneillegnt approach to this issue.

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:22:18 +0000

Ate at this restaurant and was very disappointed. The food was fair, the prices were high and the service was fair.

If you want to try some real mouth watering BBQ you should try Canyon City BBQ in Azusa. It’s on the corner of 4th and San Gabriel Blvd.

By: Ms. Ann

Ms. Ann — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:21:27 +0000

Ate at this restaurant and was very disappointed. The food was fair, the prices were high and the service was fair.

If you want to try some real mouth watering BBQ you should try Canyon City BBQ in Azusa. It’s on the corner of 4th and San Gabriel Blvd.

By: Big Phil

Big Phil — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:03:23 +0000

I wanted Barn Burner to be good-I live right near it and watched while they built it. I am sad to say it was less than good and I tried it several times.
Tough brisket, Tough tri tip, hardly any smoke flavor et al.
In L.A. you have to go to South Central to get good ‘cue, period.
My new requirement for a barbecue joint is bullet proof glass at the front
counter, wood stacked outside and a paper towel dispenser by the picnic tables.
I’ll see you at Jay-B’s on Avalon and Alondra…you’ll smell the smoke.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 04:44:26 +0000

Our boos took us there in August of 2006. The experience was so so. Great brisket. Very dry ribs. Ok chicken. Hight prices.

Ok if you are in the area and REALLY want some BBQ, but SoCal has many better offerings.

By: Mareesoul

Mareesoul — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 02:10:05 +0000

Sucks! Had the chicken, tasted like boiled chicken with BBQ sauce on top. And they ask you the most awkwardest question, “would you like a waiter ot to serve yourself?” I don’t know if they have changed this rule but it was kinda weird trying to decide. Food was not impressive at all. I went when they first opened so I don’t know if things have changed.

By: Denise

Denise — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:21:20 +0000

What do I know about Texas bbq? I was born in Iowa. I too have always thought the prices at Barnburner to be on the steep side, but I usually order the tri-tip sandwich which has been uneven, in terms of the amount of meat on the roll, but it’s always had good flavor. And it’s alot cheaper than buying bbq by the pound. (Since the first time I went to Barnburner I thought that was a stupid way of expecting people to order food. What if you’re dining solo?)

However, the real reason to go to Barnburner has nothing to do with bbq. You go for the house-made potato chips! They used to give you a good-sized sample when you sat down, but now you have to order them. Kinda greasy, but hot and crunchy.

By: jru the damaga

jru the damaga — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 03:43:42 +0000

this one i’ll have to agree with the review
this place it pretty much awful
super dry meat and not much flavor

except for the comment about the presentation
honestly who cares about that when you are reviewing bbq ?
you are sitting in a room at a picnic table throwing peanuts on the floor

i had no problem with the presentation
and i rather liked hucking peanuts across the table at my wife

to bad the food sucked

- jru

By: BBQ Lover

BBQ Lover — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:52:58 +0000

I love BBQ and have eaten at most every joint in LA. I stayed away from the Barn Burner for a long time in favor of Hogly Wogly’s and the like. Finally one night I trudged over there and was actually pleasantly surprised. I have been back several times since and each time things are a little different and usually a little better. It seems a year or so after opening they are still figuring the BBQ game out. The last time I was there the beef ribs were literally flopping off the bone and the brisket was tender and tasty. Their regular sauce is so-so, but they have a pretty good spicy sauce that you can request, and it make a difference.
In the end I’ve put the Barn Burner on my regular rotation and enjoy going there with the wife. It’s getting better and I strongly suggest everybody try it at least once.

By: Real Texan

Real Texan — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:58:44 +0000

I’m also a Texan, and I was sorely disappointed in the Barn Burner BBQ. There’s no self-respecting barbecue joint in Texas that would hang “Texas-themed” stuff on the walls and throw peanut shells on the floor. Of course, no self-respecting Texas BBQ joint would serve what the Barn Burner calls barbecue, either. I go all the way to Red’s in Simi Valley for my BBQ, ’cause it’s a shorter trip than back to Texas.