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Big Ants BBQ

4.4 (474 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
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Rib sandwich
David W.

TL:DR - tasty bbq, tough parking situation Located in between two busy streets in a sliver of land, Burbank Ants BBQ specializes in American BBQ. They have all the fixins that you would want. Parking is a little tough here due to the limited size so you might have to park on the street. As of this review they no longer have their outdoor seating. I got the rib sandwich and it came out to about $20. They gave a generous portion of ribs deboned. It might have been slightly less than a half rack. It also comes with fries, slaw, and a pickle. The meat was super tender and the sauce was a good balance of tangy and sweet. I'll probably come back at another point to try the ribs on the bone and maybe their brisket since they did a good job on the sando.

Brisket Sandwich with fries, slaw and a red pickle
Travis W.

Not necessarily the most welcoming looking spot from outside, but once you're in you'll be greeted with a smile. Ambiance was really basic, but we come for the BBQ. I ordered the brisket sandwich special that comes with some real crispy fries, slaw and an actual red pickle. All was pretty good but with a squirt of the delicious BBQ sauce it became great. I tried the BBQ chicken but it wasn't anything I would necessarily order again. I would definitely come back just to try the brisket burrito!

Please note increase in prices (As of 1-17-2026)
Cookie W.

Update as of 2-18-26: they have PORK BELLY sandwich listed as a Pork Candy Sandwich" For our first visit, we ordered the brisket, chicken, and baby back plates each with two sides. (Sorry, no photos of the food because I was excited to eat. Do look at my photo of the price increase.) Brisket: 6 oz was just right for me, thick enough, and a perfect balance of fat and meat. Amazing smoky flavor. Try it. Chicken: This was really smoky and delicious and the breast was surprisingly moist. Baby backs: Again, that smoky goodness is clear with meat easily coming away from the bones. Greens: FANTASTIC and peppered Cole slaw: loved the larger shred of cabbage and it wasn't sweet Baked beans: good but too sweet for me Getting into the somewhat limited parking lot was challenging from San Fernando Rd. Please be careful! Overall, great food. I'll be coming back to try the other offerings.

Baby back rib combo plate.

OMG! I just discovered this hidden gem and I am blown away! Let's start with the ribs -- fall-off-the-bone tender, juicy, and seasoned to absolute perfection. The BBQ sauce? Completely on point. It complemented the meat without overpowering it, which is exactly what you want. The sides were no joke either. The mac and cheese was rich and satisfying, and the coleslaw was fresh and refreshing -- a perfect palate cleanser between bites. On top of the amazing food, the service was on point -- warm, friendly, and efficient. The vibe inside is laid-back and chill, perfect for kicking back and enjoying your meal without any rush. Just good food, good service, and good energy I had no idea this place even existed until today, and now I'm kicking myself. Will be coming by whenever I am in the area! If you haven't been yet, do yourself a favor and get here ASAP!

1/2 lb smoked brisket. Delicious!!!!!!!!!!
Faye A.

Big Ants BBQ in Glassell Park has really good brisket!! My very favorite item here is the brisket burrito. Seasoned rice, whole pinto beans, crema, cilantro, onions, and smoked brisket wrapped in a flour tortilla. The first time having this burrito, i teared up because of how good it was. Also ordered a side of the 1/2 lb brisket. So smokey, tender, and delicious!! Parking is very limited. I've been lucky everytime I go here there's one or two vacant spots. Service is friendly and the place is always clean. Highly recommend if you're craving brisket... but you must try the brisket burrito... it's sooooo good!!!!!

Brisket Sandwich and Fries
ness f.

Loved this place, I have driven by so many times ... a hidden gem! I had the brisket sandwich with the fries! Super delicious ! Like the new generation says " it's fire" the brisket will not disappoint you ! The kool aid pickle is a must ... well I think that was kool aid! I ended in the best food coma! Service was outstanding and the ambiance was chill ! Don't pass this place up! You must try!

Big Ants catering trays for my Friendsgiving
Myrna F.

Once again the Big Ants BBQ catered for my annual Friendsgiving. Nakita, thank you for being so amazing and helpful! You always give me the best service! Needless to say, everything was delicious and my family and guests were so happy and their stomachs, even happier!

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Great take out BBQ, friendly service but a bit on the high side as far as cost. Will definitely go back.

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Good quality good. Coleslaw was full of flavor. Have not had a good coleslaw in a while. Service was great and good spacious location.

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I ordered on uber eats and it's literally the Best ribs and sides I've ever had in my life. Wow

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Very good service, all food items were delicious. Especially the babyback ribs, a hole in the wall place that exceeded my expectations

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Bludso's BBQ

Bludso's BBQ

4.1(3.6k reviews)
6.3 miFairfax
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This is definitely one of the best BBQ spots in LA. I'm torn between this and Moo's...not sure who…read moregets the crown. Probably 1a and 1b. That aside, onto the review... Bludso's brisket is tender and marinated just right. While some briskets are too salty, Bludso's maintains a light and balanced flavor profile, which lets me enjoy the flavor of the beef. However, be warned that some leaner cuts might be a tad bit dry. The pork ribs were also great. although they weren't "fall off the bone" soft, it's still one of the best ones I've had in LA. The sides were also good. They weren't mind blowing but they were definitely comforting. Overall, Bludso's is a great BBQ spot that I would come to again and again. Definitely one of the best in LA. Note: I do have to say that if you're from Texas, you might not be "wow'd". Franklin BBQ in Austin is leagues above both Bludso's and Moo's (first time in my life having brisket melt in my mouth!!). But if you've never left LA, Bludso's will probably be the some of the best BBQ you've had in your life!

Outside, classic sh*tty LA from curb. Walking in, great…read morevibe, inviting (got a Hello from hostesses) Service was quick (it was a Wednesday day) Tap beer selection was limited for a BBQ matching. Food was quick, obviously made earlier But food was just barely warm. Pork ribs were good, a bit dry but tasty. Disappointed with brisket, ordered 1/4 lb, only got 4 bites, half of this $12 piece was pure fat, Sad that the cook would plate this. Brisket was okay, also also dry. Sauces were good, tasty but not memorable. For LA this is probably decent BBQ, would probably go back, but would not go out of my way. Would like to try hot fresh food on a weekend and see a wider beer selection. Didn't get a thank you or goodbye upon leaving. Bottom line: Pricey for the quality and portions, would have given 4 stars if food was warm and I left full, but price was over $50 for just me and I would have liked to eat the rest of the brisket. 1/4 Brisket $12 ** 1/4 Rack Pork Ribs $12 *** 1/2 Pint Potato Salad $7 *** IPA $8.50 *** Tax 3.85 Tip $7.80

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Craft by Smoke & Fire - LA Live

4.5(955 reviews)
4.4 miDowntown
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My wife and I were just walking through LA Live and received word from a hostess that it was buy…read moreone get one happy hour. So of course we jumped on it. I ordered the Blood In, Blood Out and my wife ordered the Hispanic! At the Disco. Both drinks were amazing. We also ordered an appetizer of their Smoked Hatch Chili Queso which was delicious in every conceivable way. Additionally, the hostess we first talked to and our waiter were both outstanding. A++ service here. We're definitely going to come back next time we're in the area.

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!…read more When the employee lured us in, she said to go to the counter inside and wait for someone to seat us. There were several employees that saw us just standing there, but we still waited there for 5 mins before someone told the girl from outside to take us to our table. We were finally seated. Then guy who told the girl to seat us was just standing around d chit chatting with another employees for about 15 minutes before he even came to our table. He never even introduce himself. He just took our order. Another 20 mins came by before our food was served. OUR FOOD WAS ROOM TEMPERATURE. Short Rib was ok. The macaroni was stale and OLD! It was dry and not fresh! We asked for extra BBQ sauce and that didn't arrive for another 15 mins. We had to wave down another employee to try to get the sauce to us. I wouldn't recommend this place! Horrible service. Didn't even come around to see if we needed anything or if everything was good or not. We came here around 1:30pm on 3/16. The restroom was also out of paper towels and soap from the soda dispenser. Poor quality food! Glad I tried it, so I know to not come back again!

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4.2(213 reviews)
3.7 miDowntown
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I'm a regular at GCM, and while I don't stop by every single day, Maple Block is always one of the…read morefirst spots I look forward to visiting. It's a staple in my rotation, and over time I've really gotten to know the people there--especially at the bar. One person who truly stands out is Becca. She's usually one of the first people I see when I go to GCM, She is an absolute delight. because she greets me with a such enthusiasm or a friendly wave and a genuinely beautiful smile. Honestly, it almost makes me feel guilty that I don't come by more often! Recently, I saw a review about an incident involving a customer and one of the people who work here, so I feel compelled to speak up. If you come across any negative review about anyone here at the bar, I can confidently say it does not reflect the people I--and many others--have experienced. In all my visits, I've never once seen her or the staff handle anything with anything less than professionalism and kindness. As a patron, one of the main reasons I keep coming back to Maple Block is because of the people. The staff creates such a welcoming, positive atmosphere, which really stands out--especially in an area where you can occasionally encounter challenging situations. Take any negative reviews with a grain of salt and urge you to go see for yourself!!!! Maple Block has consistently been a great experience for me, and I highly recommend stopping by. 10/10 will come again

If you're looking for a strictly good BBQ spot in the area, keep looking. But if you're looking for…read moreabove average BBQ with great vibes and amazing service, then this is your spot! The food was pretty good, the brisket was on the drier side but the ribs were delicious. The mac and cheese looked amazing but unfortunately tasted watered down. Cornbread was amazing (or so I heard, I didn't eat it myself). Overall, I'd come again if I'm in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

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Moo's Craft Barbecue

Moo's Craft Barbecue

4.2(1k reviews)
2.4 miLincoln Heights
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Family-owned & operated
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Food was great a solid 8.5 out of ten my only complaint would be that we didn't get sausage with…read morethe bbq platter since they were out of it. Over all service was nice friendly workers. The best part was the banana pudding it was tasty and had real bananas.

Moo's Craft was absolutely delicious. It's been a while since I had good BBQ and I'm glad Moo's was…read morethere to scratch that itch. I'm from NorCal so our BBQ game is lacking. I saw a few YouTubers eating food from moo's Craft so knew I had to have it on my list of places to try when visiting socal. My group and I decided to stop here for our lunch before going to universal studios since it was along the way. Parking is pretty confusing for us. They state there's a lot behind the building to park at, but it looks liked you have to pay and we weren't sure which lot. So we just did street parking. We did go around 1:30 pm on a Thursday, so did not have much of an issue with finding street parking. Inside the restaurant, they have plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. There's no wait staff, so you go to the counter and order and once it's ready, they call your name/number and you pick up your tray of food from the counter. We ordered the El trio platter, which comes with 1 lbs of brisket, 1 lbs of pork ribs, 2 sausages (chili relleno and cheddar jalapeno) and 2 sides (which we chose Mac and cheese and red potato salad). We also saw the burgers from YouTube so got 2 of the Thicc burgers to share among everyone. We got a sides of the Texas chili to try. Everything was great. Our group really enjoyed the food and everyone said the BBQ was some of the best they've had. The brisket was really tender and seasoned well. Everything was seasoned well actually. The burger was great. It was soft, great flavor and was just really solid. One of the best burgers I've had. The ribs were everyone's least favorite, but that just means the other food tasted better. Ribs were still good. All the sides were delicious as well. The Texas chili was great, the Mac and cheese was creamy and the potato salad tasted homemade. We could tell it was made in house. The sweet iced tea was refreshing, not overly sweet b Overall, I'll have to come back here to try their desserts and other items. I'll for sure be getting the burger and brisket again.

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