Phenomenal brisket . Fall off the bone ribs, Can't wait to go back and try everything else .read more

After chasing this truck for weeks I finally found realbarbeque43 at a brewery but was…read moredisappointed. The brisket fries were horrible and way overpriced on top of that. Few chunks of tasteless meat overpowered with a jalapeño aoili sauce on frozen fries. Unsatisfying is an understatement

Service is always excellent. So accommodating food is always hot…read more Everyone is so helpful. Always clean this beautiful space.

Hopefully the owner of the place reads this. But I went at 2:15 May 23rd because I wanted a Kebob…read morePlate, but had my dog with me intending to sit outside. His two employees were sitting at the only table outside smoking and told me I couldn't take my dog inside and wouldn't give up the table. So I left and went next door to Daniel's taco and spent my money. By the way, no one was manning the order counter, no one was inside, no one was coming and they literally drove me off with my dog when they were taking up the only patio seating smoking and could have made the sale. You have two employees who are rude and doing more to lose you money than make you money. Obviously your location is suffering, so why are you turning away business you easily could have accommodated. Rude.

Best BBQ in the valley , can't go wrong with family meal . The Mac & Cheese omgggggg .read more

I ended up in this area and Yelped myself a great BBQ spot. The place is small, with only 3 tables…read morefor dining in, the order counter and a semi-open kitchen. But I must say, they make a heck of a bbq! I ordered the tri tip/beef rib combo that came with mac and cheese and coleslaw. While tri tip was just alright, the beef ribs were simply phenomenal. Cooked to perfection and soaked in their smoky bbq sauce, each bite was tender and juicy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. You could truly taste the depth of the beef flavor notes all through out each bite. It was a perfect portion too- just enough without overeating, for a grown adult male as myself. This spot is possibly Top-3 of beef ribs in my book. Will definitely stop by again!

Loved meeting the Nia & Jags chefs at the OTN Farmer's Market recently. They were so friendly and…read morepatient with us as this was our first visit to the popup trailer. We decided to share the breakfast hash and eggs plate. It was served with grilled potatoes and onions, any choice of protein, any style eggs and toast. We chose the lean brisket, fried egg, and sourdough toast. The plate was large enough to share. The brisket was absolutely tender and delicious. The egg was fried perfectly. We can't wait to try more. Next time we will order from the lunch menu. The choices are plentiful and the sandwiches and more we saw others purchase all looked great. This PopUp Food Truck is a must try!

Got to sample some of the tasty, Cuban-inspired BBQ from Nia & Jags at the Global Grill Festival in…read moreNorthridge. The friendly duo of ladies (I'm assuming they were the titular Nia & Jags) greeted me with smiles and friendly conversation, and quickly served up the sample I was meant to get as part of my package "Passport Deal." This was a small bite of Cuban pulled pork on a bed of pita chips. The pork was tender and very juicy without being fatty at all. Yes, the meat was juicy and lean, so these folks must be doing something right in the kitchen. The flavor itself was distinctly Cuban, with Caribbean spices and a bright, citrusy burst that provided a welcome contrast to the rest of the American-style smoked meats at the festival. The pita chips, while not homemade, also provided a welcome change from the standard breads and tortillas served at the other booths. Though I didn't get to sample the rest of their wares, now that I'm well-aware of their names, I'll be looking for Nia & Jags at other events so I can taste what else they're cooking up... I'm gonna go ahead and assume it'll be just as good. I mean, juicy AND lean? That ain't easy!

Probably the worst BBQ you can ever have. Honestly, I'd rather eat a shoe. And maybe some cardboard…read moretoo.

SO FREAKING GOOD!!! Everything's freshly smoked. I got the tri-tip and a full rack of ribs. The…read moremeat is just so tender and juicy, it's like an orgasm with every bite LOL! Ray, the owner, is awesome and the spot is dog friendly. If you are in need of freshly smoked bbq, this is THE spot.

Please no! Don't be out of business! I need the beet & corn salad recipe, please!! This place was…read moreamazing but that salad was out of this world!

Went to the original location and found out it was closed. Sign on the door said they're located…read morecloser to my house happens to be by the Ralphs that I go to every time I need food walked in and there was somebody in front of me so I waited a minute and they came right over. This is a grill so they also cook food there and you can eat inside nice clean interior black-and-white I don't remember anything standing out about the place except for the outside sign that says chop shop. I got a ribeye and a pound of pork belly. The pork belly I turned into Chicharron. The ribeye I seared on both sides and cooked for three minutes each side. It came out, medium rare to rare and was super delicious. I will go back to this place next time. I got a hankering for a fancy steak. They got tomahawks and Wagyu ribeyes.

Bruce pulled up at Lawless Brewing in North Hollywood this past weekend, and I was impressed!…read moreSmoky-sweet, medium-thick sauce. Flavourful meat (we had pulled pork). The beans were kind of a mix between classic southern pit and Heinz British beans, smoky and tomatoey - very tasty. The bun was a soft hoagie-type roll, and though I don't care for Memphis-style sandwiches, the slaw was pretty good (we got one Memphis-style and one with no slaw). We ordered from Bruce himself, who also brought our items right to our table at the brewery. Great service and excellent, Southerner-approved California BBQ.

Food is amazing! Fries are just right. Bruce, bring back the potato salad! Service was quick,…read moretoo.

Stopped in for lunch. Reasonable prices, fresh food. Customer service was great and friendly. Very…read morewelcoming. Also has a meat counter if you want to grill at home. We will be back and recommend it as well. Thank you for a great meal.

Food, especially the lamb chops are amazing; as well as the rice, hummus, grilled tomatoes,…read morecucumber salad and tabuli. The people that own/run the restaurant/ store are lovely and accommodating. Service is excellent; order when you walk in, sit down while it is cooked for you, and enjoy your meal. The dining are is simple and clean. We are here at least once a week!

It has been well over 3 years ago that we have had Smokey Cow. It was located on Sherman Way in Van…read moreNuys before they took a long hiatus. We were thrilled when we saw Smokey Cow resumed business and we were lucky enough to get some scrumptious BBQ before heading back to NorCal. Our favorite was the Beef Rib. This trip our favorite was the Brisket. My son said it ranks up there with Franklin's and Jack Black's in Texas, home of some of the best BBQ in the nation. The Brisket had an excellent smoke ring, nice seasoning and most of all it was super tender. Just outstanding, hard to get this good of brisket. The Beef Rib and Pork Ribs were pretty good but probably left on the grill just a tinge longer so it wasn't quite as moist as the last time I had Smokey Cow. I also had the homemade Mac and Cheese, pickles, chips and cole slaw. They make everything including the sauce except for the chips. Brisket 5+ Beef Ribs 4.25 Pork Ribs 4.25 Mac and Cheese 4.0 Sauces and sides 4.5 Great guys 5.0 Overall, excellent BBQ, nice guys and priced normally for BBQ faire. On my next trip to SoCal, I will be stopping by to get excellent BBQ and great service. If you haven't been there before, look for the alley entrance that goes behind the houses where the garages are and look for the lighted entrance. Go early, you don't want to miss out on some of the best BBQ in the area. Smokey Cow is my #1 BBQ, Swinging Door #2 and Bludso's #3.

I kept missing this place because it's actually off an alley, it's only open one day a week and it…read morecloses when the food runs out. We finally made it though and holy smokes it was delicious. The folks who run it are funny and friendly and the barbecue is amazing. My benchmark for awesome is usually baked beans and slaw, and sadly, there's no baked beans. The loaded mac and cheese makes up for it though! There's a lot of food for the price, too, which is always a plus.

Love this place!…read more Johnny is extremely friendly and very nice! Service is outstanding! Now...the pizza is out of this world! The white sauce, ricotta, spinach, chicken, & pepperoni is our hands down favorite! It must have!!!! Highly recommend this place, and I'm happy to help these cousins in their small business! GO DODGERS!

So... we wanted pizza but not the same kind , so in my quest to find a great pizza and an choice…read moretoo , I found Pizza Cousins And to my amazement they did not disappoint I got their Mediterranean pizza and my husband got their All Meats pizza Both individuals and a house salad Perfect dinner for two The pizza was so delicious and tasty , it was perfectly crispy outside and moist inside, the toppings were evenly distributed and plenty When I walked in to pick up our order I was greeted with a smile and hello how can I help you from Johnnie ,we will definitely be coming back and I will always pick a small local business and hopefully help them succeed and continue their journey and success .