Comments on: JR’s Barbeque

By: BBQ Jerry

BBQ Jerry — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 05:24:25 +0000

Meat is ok, but they slather a ton of sauce on it. Been their 3 times , forgot twice to tell them to put sauce on the side. The best places always put sauce on the side or in a bottle. Always remember, alot of sauce means they are covering up for a reason. MOM’S on Vanowen does the same thing. Covers all the fat (and no meat) on the ribs.

By: Black167

Black167 — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:36:35 +0000

I was very excited to try Jr’s after reading the reviews posted on this site, most praising it’s excellent food and service. I must say I was very disappointed by both the food and service after going for the first time today(saturday) at about 1:30pm. I’ll cut them some slack and say that maybe I just caught them on a slow day. There were no waitresses present, and the place was totally empty besides on customer siting at the counter reading the paper. The cooks, or what I assume were cooks, just stood behind the counter stairing at my mother and I as if we were aliens from a distant galaxy. The gentlemen who actually attended to us seemed almost annoyed, although technically polite, as if he had better things to do than take our order but was just putting on a nice face for customer service sake. We were ordering our food to go and the man just stood over us giving us a feeling of being rushed. I even mentioned to him that we came after reading such a glowing review and he did not seem to care, he just smirked and continued standing there.

The food itself was okay at best, and that’s a generous compliment. The ribs were tender, I actually ordered the short ribs, which was a total rip off seeing as they were more like rib tips, I would not be suprised if they actually were rib tips. I only recieved four in my combo. The meat had a good taste, but for the price the portion was a rip off. My chicken was obviously reheated and old, I threw it away. My pulled pork sandwhich was soogy and lukewarm, Yuk!!. The roll was obviously store bought, the potatoe salad was dry and flavorless, and the beans were decent, philips are far better. We asked for medium sauce and they gave us hot, which seemed like exta hot after one whipes the beeds of sweat from one’s forehead. Even the packaging was a turn off. They just threw our food unorganized into doggy bags, everything soaking in lukewarm lava sauce, it was very disappointing, espcially after spending 35 bucks and being charged extra for ordering short ribs with my combo.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE. Phillips in leimert park(also on crenshaw and 29th) and Woody’s on slauson in los angeles is ALOT BETTER, do not waste your’ time or money dining at JR’s.

By: Grape54

Grape54 — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:20:39 +0000

What about Grecee’s on Labrea… THEY ARE AWESOME… I love JR’s… but Grecee’s on La Brea is just a notch above and the beans are perfect!

By: Dave-o

Dave-o — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:27:44 +0000

I went to JR’s yesterday for the first time. I believe it to be the best Q I’ve had in L.A. FINALLY, a sauce that is not sickly sweet. Order Orange Chicken in Hong Kong and you won’t get the sugary, gooey garbage american women see to want on everything…like you get at Panda Express. Consequently, when you eat barbeque in the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee….you don’t get that overly sweet sauce that you get at Phillips, Woodies or Jay-bee’s. JR’s meat is somked, but not too much, tender and ample.
When you go to a BBQ joint always look for these things: First, take a walk around back…is there a LARGE woodpile, or just a little bit for show…or none at all? Where’s the smoke? Most joints just cook electrically…that’s called BAKING, not BBQ…and then finish the meat with harsh, acrid smoke for a short while. That isn’t BBQ…that is flavoring baked meat. Period. Next, ask why you never see any smoke coming from their place. ALL BBQ joint in the South are smelled before their seen.
Over all, nice food, very nice people….not southern BBQ, but my favorite in L.A.

By: Paul Brown

Paul Brown — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 21:31:36 +0000

Man, I have the hankering for JR’s BBQ again. I have been there about 4 times and I always get the large rib dinner with HOT sauce. EXCELLENT!
I have to say this is the best BBQ for the money in Los Angeles. It may well be the best BBQ in all of L.A., hands down.

Save room for the warm 7-Up cake, as that is a treat.
Excellent friendly service, inviting atmosphere, and superb BBQ!
ENJOY!

By: caryn mandabach

caryn mandabach — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 02:34:05 +0000

Dear Junkie,

I am giving a party for Chicagoans next week. A very discerning bunch. I live in the
West LA area. Where do you recommend I buy a pork ribs for forty?

Thanks, a fellow Junkie

By: nosh

nosh — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 17:41:23 +0000

Was hungry for lunch and found myself in Culver City yesterday after 11 and thought of JR’s. Got there about 11:30 and was one of the first two at the counter. Got the rib sandwich (three spareribs) with potato salad and chose the hot sauce. $8.50. Lemonade was served in a large glass and was refilled. $2. I wondered if I’d be satisfied with only three ribs, but these were meaty, tender but with texture, and tasty. The hot sauce was REALLY hot, it approached my comfort limit, and got my nose runny. Service was ultra-friendly and comfortable.

I’ll be back soon for the pork, maybe a combo.

By: Barthbill

Barthbill — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:03:57 +0000

We ate there. We will be back for the beans. Just the beans. The ribs were très ordinaire.

By: rob

rob — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 23:43:38 +0000

This is my favorite restaurant of any kind in LA. Always glad to see others giving Bobby some love.

By: Trudy

Trudy — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:01 +0000

I LOVE THIS PLACE! The owners are the nicest people around and it is the best BBQ place L.A. has to offer!