From booking to event, the team was professional and made everything so easy! I am Argentinian and…read moremy fiancée and I wanted to share this experience with our friends and family. We hired them for our engagement party of 65 people and added the vegetables to Menu 2. It was awesome to see how they set up early and spent time making sure the food was perfect. Each guest RAVED about the food and went back for multiple rounds. There was something for everyone.Pricing was absolutely fair and couldn't have gotten a better caterer for our event and we are sad that it is over. Thank you to Marcelo and Gabriel for everything!

We booked Martin Fierro Asado (MFA) for our wedding in March because we wanted a unique and…read morememorable experience for our guests. Having Martin and his team cooking on-site was a key part of our vision, so much so that we specifically searched across Los Angeles and surrounding areas to find a venue that could accommodate their setup requirements, including the 7-hour preparation time and outdoor space they needed. Leading up to the event, MFA was great, they were responsive, communicative, and easy to work with. Unfortunately, our experience on the wedding day was very different. We later learned that Martin had threatened to leave midway through cooking, which was extremely concerning. Additionally, both our venue staff and other catering staff mentioned that MFA was difficult to work with that day. While the food itself was excellent, the service fell short of what was promised. Our contract included two courses: First course: ribs, sausage, chicken, empanadas, and salads Second course: tri-tip/steak The second course was never properly served to our guests. When guests returned for the steak, they were told service was over and staff had already begun cleaning up. Some guests even tried requesting steak during the first course and were denied. To our knowledge, only maybe one or two guests were able to receive steak after insisting. We had also rented chafing dishes so that leftover food could be made available later in the evening. However, only chicken and salads were placed out, no beef. We didn't realize the extent of this issue until the day after the wedding. When we went to retrieve leftovers, we found multiple full trays of food, including large portions of uncut steak and ribs. There was clearly more than enough food to serve all guests the second course, yet it was never distributed. Many guests later told us the food was amazing--some of the best wedding food they've had--but also shared disappointment that they never received the advertised beef course. This was especially frustrating since our menu cards specifically instructed guests to "save room" for it. After the event, we learned that Martin had a planned medical procedure the following day. While we understand personal circumstances arise, it felt like the service was cut short so the team could leave early. This resulted in an estimated $2,000 worth of food going to waste, food that could have been served, offered to guests to take home, or at minimum communicated to us. Overall, while the food quality was outstanding, the execution and service on the day of the event were deeply disappointing and did not meet expectations for a wedding of this scale (160 guests).

BEST BBQ I'VE EVER HAD! Service was quick, establishment…read morefelt very inviting and customer service was great. I asked the customer in back of me if he'd been coming to this establishment since he was a kid and highly suggested the beef ribs, so I ordered them. The pie was delicious 10/10. The meats were incredible 10/10. The sauces 10/10 and you can actually taste the heat in spicy bbq sauce. The sides were on the sweet side but they were fantastic 10/10. If you're ever in the mood for some amazing bbq and your in town I highly recommend this spot.

Got a sampler platter to go and the service was fine, but putting all the pieces together I'll say…read morefrom the start, this place's atmosphere exudes the kind of authenticity that makes me regret not getting a table in their dining room. However old it is, it looks and feels like a memento from simpler times. Framed posters and photos that have been there for decades. No frills and no need for them. Considering what we got, it was fairly priced. For about $42(including tax) we got a decent sized portion of brisket, two hot links and 1/4 rack of baby backs with sides of baked beans and French fries. And, of course, their bbq sauce and house bread (kind of like a cheaper version of Parker House rolls), which were both really tasty. The sauce was tangy and sweet but not cloying. The bread was way better than the standard white loaf you'd usually get. Both were great compliments to the food. The brisket was good. No fat. Perfectly tender. Good flavor. The hot links were good, too. Well-seasoned. Great snap. The ribs, however, were forgettable. Tasted slightly stale. All in all, their food is pretty good, but I have to imagine their ambiance makes it taste a little better with some friends and a few beers. Definitely worth a try.

Smoky brisket is so delicious for a Friday night fun…read more Got myself 2 lbs of brisket, and just went to town on this juicy, tender meat. It melts in my mouth. Amazing! Come try this juicy brisket cooked Texas style.

My family and I had been looking for a good BBQ restaurant in the Valley and came across Bludso's…read morein Van Nuys -Take out only. We were genuinely excited to find a BBQ spot we enjoyed, and for a while, we were happy customers. Unfortunately, over time, our experience became increasingly disappointing, particularly when it came to the size and consistency of the ribs. The first couple of times we ordered, the ribs looked like a standard, reasonable portion. But on our later visits, we noticed that the ribs appeared noticeably smaller. It wasn't just a one-time observation; after seeing the difference several times, we decided to call and ask about it. We weren't looking for anything unreasonable, we simply wanted an explanation and some consistency in what we were paying for. We were told, "Sorry, we'll have our manager get back to you." We appreciated that someone would supposedly follow up, so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. It has now been a couple of months, and we have never received a call, email, or any kind of follow-up. That part is honestly just as disappointing as the portion issue. Bludso's prices are high, and when you're paying premium prices for BBQ, you expect the quality and portions to be consistent. We understand that food costs, labor, and operating a restaurant are expensive, we're not expecting bargain prices. But when a restaurant charges what Bludso's charges, customers have every right to expect that the portions will be consistent and that legitimate concerns will be taken seriously. In a time when the cost of everything continues to rise and people have to think carefully about where they spend their money, spending more at a restaurant should come with the expectation of getting a quality experience. If we're willing to pay higher prices, we expect the food and customer service to reflect that. What really sealed the deal for us was that we actually tried to address the issue directly. We didn't immediately leave a negative review or complain online. We called the restaurant, explained our concern, and gave them an opportunity to respond. Unfortunately, the fact that nobody ever bothered to follow up after promising that a manager would contact us left us feeling like our business and feedback simply weren't important. We enjoyed Bludso's when we first discovered it, which makes this even more disappointing. But there are plenty of BBQ options out there, and at these prices, we don't feel there's a reason to continue spending our money somewhere that doesn't provide consistency or follow through with its customers. We tried. We gave them multiple chances. We reached out and gave them an opportunity to make it right. Unfortunately, we've moved on. No more Bludso's for us.

Love these little pop up shops for yummy homemade brisket…read more So much time spent by the chef to cook that brisket into perfection. Juicy and tender meat, brisket melts in your mouth like butter. So good!

The meat is incredible, tender, flavorful, the sauces that come with it; the bomb! Pete is a master…read moreat his craft and cares for his clientele. He serves his food with such care. He's a pop up venue guy but despite serving from his food truck and different venues, his food is fire!

Most recently came across these guys menu, and it was a great find. It's our offices new favorite…read more We enjoyed the flavors and bbq sandwiches, highly recommend the Pork Shawarma Wrap, packed with delicious spices and well portioned.

Just tried LA West BBQ for the first time and it didn't disappoint, ordered the chicken shawarma…read moreand it was delicious. Quality of the chicken is outstanding, the sauce is great, and just a great wrap overall. The portion size is also huge! Def worth the price. I ordered the food to go but the restaurant has a cool vibe, very clean, cool art, and good amount of seating. The service was also great! I believe the owner helped me and he was very nice and made sure I got what I needed. Overall, a positive experience and I def recommend anyone in the area to give it a shot.

We recently held our Van Nuys Airport Pilots Reunion at Blue Palms Brew House, and we couldn't have…read morebeen happier with how everything turned out. Manager Jamez Roberts and his team provided us with a dedicated patio area, including shaded umbrellas that were especially appreciated on a warm day. The food was excellent, the service from Erica and the staff was outstanding, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We had a wonderful evening reconnecting and reminiscing, and we're grateful to the entire Blue Palms team for helping make our reunion such a memorable event. We highly recommend Blue Palms Brew House! The Van Nuys Airport Reunion Organizers

I really don't like giving 1 star reviews, but it is hard to find a saving grace from me and my…read morefamily's experience here last night. When we got there, there were only a few tables with guests in the whole restaurant, likely because we got there at 8pm and they close at 9pm. But we stood at the front for a few minutes before anyone greeted us, and when we finally were "greeted", a man just came up to us and looked at us with confusion and didn't say anything, just raised his eyebrows. I said, "Hi! We have 5 adults. May we sit outside please?" He said sure and guided us outside to our table with not much said. We waited quite a while before a server came over to us, and it ended up being the same guy that brought us to the table originally. He came over to us and said, "Drinks?" It was sort of awkward how unwelcome we felt. That was pretty much our entire experience with the server: very slow service, and very few words. Once we put our food order in, we grabbed the Uno deck at a neighboring table to play until the food came out. That was actually really fun! But we waited for the food for so long - playing multiple games of Uno with 5 people and still not having our food. It was painful - especially since it seemed there was not much going on around us. Our hope was the food would be a saving grace here to our first time experience at this restaurant, but unfortunately it was not. My father-in-law liked his salmon dish, and my husband said the steak melt was decent, rating it at a 6.5-7/10. My mother-in-law said she liked her French dip, but barely touched it. My sister-in-law's short ribs had way too much sauce on it and too much salt, so she could not finish hers either because of that. My truffle burger was overwhelmed by blue cheese to the point where you could not taste anything else, so I also could not finish mine because of that. In the end, we all spoke about it and the highlight for our family was that they had Uno available for tables to play. But unfortunately we all agreed we would never be back.

The best Armenians meat market in the area!!! Fresh and so good order to go for dinner and for next…read moreevent

Amazing new gem in Granada hills. Was looking for a meat catering place that could replace the…read moreclosed chop shop and let me tell you this place is even better. Ordered cooked meat from here and they didn't disappoint. Very high quality meat and chicken and was a big hit. Service was great and the food was ready in time and cooked to perfection. The place is very clean and the meat is fresh. I would definitely order from there soon.

Who doesn't love a little nostalgia? The Kodiak Special is where it's at…read more I've been seeing more negative reviews lately, and honestly, I just can't relate. This place has been serving great BBQ long before every trendy social media food craze came along. If you appreciate history, tradition, and supporting a longtime local business, this is the place for you. If it's not your style, that's fine--just move on instead of leaving bitter reviews. I'd absolutely recommend this place to friends, family, and anyone looking for old-school BBQ done right. The service has always been friendly and consistent. Don't forget to ask for the relish tray. Love that special treat....

Bear pit has been in Mission Hills forever and it's always delicious, service is great and the…read moreatmosphere is nostalgic and so welcoming It's great bbq Hope you enjoy it !

Trying to get some yum yums for a large party I was hosting and didnt know this place offered…read morecatering sizes. We have eaten here before for lunch and dinner but never used them for a party. We ended up ordering a tray of beef steak, combination pancit and of course a tray of 150 lumpias :) The trays are HUGE, compared to other places these definitely will feed alot of people if need be. They were wrapped extremely well and also they provided me some boxes for the car ride home. The beef steak was delicious and tender. The pancit was great as a combination and got no complaints, and the lumpia was nice and crispy. They have alot of other dishes on their catering menu so will definitely be back to try those out as well. The park can be a little tricky but if you cant find any, you can quickly park on the side where the ihop is.

I ordered 150 pcs of Chicken "Lumpia Shanghai" and I was very happy with my order! The Lumpia…read moreShanghai was so yummy! You can either order Ground Pork or Ground Chicken and I went with the Chicken and it was very good! Amazing friendly service and clean restaurant! Although I only got the Lumpia Shanghai this time I've eaten here before with my Mom and the spread at the restaurant is always good! Definitely one of my favorite Filipino Good spots in Granada Hills!

I really love their skewered bbq pork. Delicious and juicy, it makes you want to go back for…read moreseconds. I usually like to take off the skewered bbq pork and mix it with white rice. Dont forget to add a little vinegar to that mix, it is so frigging good.

Now this is how you do Filipino food! This little hole-in-a-wall offers a great selection of combo…read moredishes with rice and grilled meat and seafood options made to order like eating at home. We went here for lunch and shared a chicken inasal combo and a couple of pork skewers. We also had some bibingka, also baked fresh and a must-try! I could've eaten a dozen of them! Though the place is small, they do offer a few seating inside. We will definitely come back for more + bibingkas! Happy eating!