Omg. Hands down best bbq I've had in a while. I was lucky enough to get a sampler box at Oak and Iron tonight and my mind was blown. The ribs and brisket are the Run. Don't walk. read more

Cuckoos Nest BBQ - Sampler plate. Ribs. Chicken. Brisket. Pulled pork. Pozole. Slaw. All slay. - Barbeque Near Me - Calabasas, California

Listen up. This is without a doubt the best BBQ in CA. We've had a lot of incredible BBQ over the years, from MOOs, to SLAB, to SNOWs and Blacks in Texas. We originally found Cuckoos through a friend when they were working out of a garage up a long driveway hidden in the mountains. The whole crew was super friendly and while we were picking up our order (online pre-order at the time) they offered some samples of their homemade beer and burnt ends. We couldn't be more stoked that they have now located to a more official spot at 14 Cannons in Westlake. We had an amazing time hanging out and catching up with the team tonight. This is without a doubt the BEST BBQ offering California has to offer. You won't be sorry. read more

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Delicious melt in your mouth brisket and ribs... Jesse knows his stuff, and you'll know it. read more

Some of the best Baby Back Ribs I've had in years that were served to me when they were at 14 Canons Brewery. HOWEVER -- they have moved as of Jan. 2026 and are now at a wine and fancy cocktails bar in Thousand Oaks which doesn't quite feel like the right fit. This BBQ just begs to be served with home brewed beer. Let's hope they resurface someone else as I would eat hear weekly if they found the right spot. read more

We ordered the brisket and the ribs and were very impressed by both of them. They were cooked with a very tasty rub with plentiful choices of barbecue sauces for people who wish to add that (both of us felt the meat has cooked needed. No additional flavoring with barbecue sauce or anything else). We will most definitely go back; we do not claim to be experts in barbecue, but we thought it was great. We got there early and were lucky enough for the owner to let us try a couple of burnt ends of the brisket (not on the menu) which, at least in our opinion, were not burnt, but were very flavorful. They are located in the brewery 14 Cannons off Via Colinas in Westlake Village, which can be a challenge to find, but it is well worth putting in the effort. For some reason, yelp is not allowing me to check service and ambience, but both of those were great great as well. read more

EXCELLENT BBQ! Being from VA - we appreciate good brisket and pulled pork. The sandwiches were excellent, and the sauces add to the excellence. We had to take a lb of brisket home! Thank you!!! read more

Amazing BBQ! We found them at 14 Cannons brewery it's great bbq very fresh and tasty. We had the brisket and chicken both were perfect

Thank you for adding the perfect touch to my birthday event! Everyone was engaged by you hosting and enjoyed your brisket and chicken, not to mention the sauces! Delicious!!! read more

These folks are and the BBQ is serious stuff. The brisket has a killer smoke ring and the perfect amount of rub & salt. Gently falls apart. The pulled pork is excellent - not drowned I sauce and it's vinegar based - really compliments the meat. The slaw is also excellent- so fresh and delicious. Not a mayo based dressing, a fantastic peanut slaw, so a heads up. The BBQ beans arent' sweet at all - they're much more like chili than traditional "baked beans", and very sauced. I prefer brown sugar based beans, but I am coming back for that slaw and to try the rest of the menu. This is up there with Market City, Bludso's and SLAB. read more

We ate lunch at 14 Cannons today after my wife was there for a blood donation this week. The beer was great and so many flavors and choices. The barbecue was as good as we have ever had. The meat is of the finest quality ,significantly better than super market cuts. The taste was amazingly good. We had brisket, ribs, pulled pork, amazing flavor and so tender. The cole slaw was delicious with a delightful dressing, per my wife. We highly recommend trying 14 Cannons and Cuckoos Nest. Robert G read more

Only catering, but not answer the phone very unclear yelped description of Service would be helpful if they had a recorded message describing their business read more

This is great bbq! The brisket was so tender you don't need a knife to cut it and the baby' back pork ribs were equally delicious. It's nice to have a local place to support! We'll be back. Thank you Jesse! read more

The Fu&$ing best bbq I've ever had. No joke. Absolutely the best I've ever had. This guy is an artist.

OMG!, the best baby back's I may have ever eaten. I might have had some similarly excellent in Austin,TX and I recall one place outside of downtown L.A. that was up there, but nothing exists between Santa Maria and Hollywood on this level it's inside of 14 Cannons Brewery in Westlake Village which is also excellent! BTW, incredible cole slaw, house made pickled veggies and house made bbq sauces, brisket was great and didn't try the beans or chicken yet but next time. All meats are high end, Duroc pork, Wagyu brisket and Marys organic chicken. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is hands-down the best BBQ I've ever tasted in my life. From the moment you walk in, the smell alone will have you weak in the knees. read more

Some of the best BBQ we've ever had! Everything was amazing -- the meat was perfectly smoked, the sides were delicious, and the portions were huge. You seriously can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff was super friendly and the vibe was great. Highly recommend everything! read more

Absolutely delicious! Westlake was in need of some good barbecue and Cuckoos Nest has delivered. Conveniently located at one of my favorite hangouts, 14 Cannons Brewery, and cooked fresh by a very friendly chef, who offered several free samples while we were there. I ordered the 1/2 lb brisket which came with bbq sauce, white bread and pickles. The meat is so tender and flavorful and very filling. I look forward to trying out more of the menu the next time I'm at 14 Cannons. read more

Delicious, high quality meat and so tender!! We loved the brisket with white bread, pickles, and bbq sauce! Great beer, vibes, food, and service! read more

Central Texas has arrived in Westlake Village. After having the brisket at Franklin Barbecue and Louie Meuller's, legends in Texas offering what is considered to be among the best brisket in the US, on multiple occasions, I found the brisket at Cuckoo's Nest to be equally on par. This is the best brisket I have found in LA and Ventura counties hands down. The sides weren't too shabby either. All this and the fact that it is in the same building as 14 Cannons Brewery, which offers a huge variety of excellent beers along with outstanding customer service. read more

Not sure where to start since I've never had a BBQ experience quite like this one. We tried the ribs, brisket, chicken, beans, cole slaw, and a special fun touch of local roasted salted nuts for a snack to pick on, which the chef brought over as a sample :) The ribs were perfectly cooked, excellent quality and the seasoning was pure perfection. I enjoy BBQ and I'm not one to judge a book by its cover, been to joints all over the USA and in all sorts of places. This is the best BBQ, no search required, saving you the trouble of having to even try to compare anywhere else to cuckoos. The level of trimming, meat selection, and seasoning that you can taste from the first bite, you'll only get that at cuckoos nest. They go above and beyond. You'll find the best of the best here. You can't go wrong. The brisket, chicken, beans, and phenomenal Cole slaw. My favorite were the ribs. Overall, I'd recommend this to anyone I know. This is quality cooking, and quality food. Even better when you see how passionate and happy the chef is :) will be back soon! read more

This is the best BBQ you will ever eat. Jesse's sauces are crazy good. No other place around is even half as good.

So the meat is fantastic. The vibes were slightly drastic, but I would definitely be there if even if I was wrapped in plastic.

Next level BBQ!! I found Cuckoos Nest on Yelp and decided to use them for a 7/4 party. We ordered pork ribs, brisket, chicken, bbq beans and coleslaw. Everyone commented that everything was the best bbq they had ever had. Meat was perfectly seasoned and "falling off the bone" tender. No carving required. Traditional homemade tomato base and mustard based (Calabasas Gold) bbq sauces were provided. Jesse (the owner) gave us great advice on how much to order. My only regret is that we didn't order more bbq beans. We're looking forward to leftovers. read more

Wow, I don't know how I got so lucky to find this secret gem tucked away in the canyon, but I am so grateful for it! I was looking for some BBQ Super Bowl weekend and this showed up in my search. I made an order on their website for Super Bowl specials, drove up the next day, and showed up to find a beautiful pop up with a nice outdoor setting, huge smokers, and the nicest people. The whole operation looked like a labor of love because you can feel how the people running it care about what they're doing, who they're serving, and making damn sure they do it well. Everyone at the party enjoyed the brisket, chicken, and pork ribs along with all the sides and sauces. You literally can not go wrong with anything you order on the menu. We'll be back for more! Thank you so much for sharing your passion for bbq with us! read more

I've been here more times than I can count. Bbq is 5/5 across the board without fail - among the very best in LA. For a mid-westerner, Jesse knows his way around a smoker. Service and ambiance are amazing - you'll feel like you're visiting old friends. read more

Just a few adjectives to describe the grub: AMAZING, STELLAR, SENSUAL. Not just your average BBQ - it's the kinda stuff you have to travel far for and if you don't live in the area it's definitely worth it to travel for and you absolutely should! read more

I have been all over the country and make it a point to sample the local bbq wherever I can. Honestly, Cuckoos Nest is some of the best I've ever had. I personally love his tri tip and brisket. Both are perfectly flavored and moist. Melts in your mouth. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This is a pop up spot that is amazing! Everything was absolutely great the sides are also amazing and smoked. I just showed up with out pre ordering and was handed enough samples to fill me up. By far the best Smoked BBQ in the Valley, no other place comes close. The hospitality was world class, thank you Jesse. read more

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By far, the best barbecue experience on this side of town. Preordering was easy, and the vibe when you get there is laid-back, inviting, and warm. The giant smokers running next to the driveway, plus all the seasoned oak sitting ready to go, indicate just how legit this place is. The brisket is Texas-style, salt and pepper rub only, with a bark and a melts tenderness that is just perfection. The whole chicken comes out perfectly juicy and flavorful, and the ribs were like meat candy. I am incredibly impressed by this place, and Jesse is an absolute master. Highly recommend to everyone! read more

Quite simply the best barbecue in Los Angeles. Brisket perfect, pork belly, perfect, homemade sausage, complex and delicious, beef ribs (couldn't get them, tragic). Fantastic people as well, the real thing. read more

Very Delicious barbecued brisket, baby back ribs & pork belly! I was looking for pre-cooked bbq meats for Thanksgiving & found Jesse (owner) and Cuckoos Nest BBQ through Yelp about 5 days before Thanksgiving Day. Jesse was very thoughtful to respond by Instagram & email, then phone, to help me with my order. On Thanksgiving morning, I picked up the cooked items. Everything was vacuum sealed & easy to reheat. My family enjoyed every morsel that there was hardly any leftovers! The brisket was tender & had just the right amount of fat. Meat on the baby back ribs was tender & cooked to perfection, that it fell off the bone & didn't require gnawing at all! Looking forward to trying other items from Jesse/Cuckoos Nest BBQ! Check it out! read more

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Not just great BBQ but a total BBQ Experience. The best BBQ Brisket and Pulled Pork I've ever had and super nice people too. Go online, order ahead and go pickup. It's a Barbecue Adventure!! read more

Well I don't think I can use enough superlatives to describe the food and hosts. Jessie and Pam are seriously too nice to be real. They make you feel at home and appreciated while delivering the best brisket and rice and beans. Everything is fabulous but those are my favorites for sure. And in addition to the hosts/purveyors warm welcome and conversation, random customers were engaging and interesting as well. I can't tell you what a fabulous Saturday afternoon they provided for us. Just go there! I sort of don't want to share them but everyone deserves the experience. And it isn't one and done. It is a habit forming addiction. read more

Ok where do I start. Jesse @ Cuckoos Nest is a real master of his craft. I ordered a big load of stuff for a poker night at my house and my guests and I were floored at the quality and flavor of this BBQ. Most of my guests didn't even want to use the BBQ sauce as the meat was so juicy and flavorful! The sides were delicious as well, with such attention to detail. We were given 6 different sauces, additional toppings for the mashed potatoes, delicious homemade pickles... I mean c'mon Jesse!! He even had the food delivered at the time I requested by a lovely family member. Just really made us feel special and appreciated, along with delivering an incredible, generous meal. I'm from Texas. I know good BBQ and I know bad BBQ. There's a lot of mediocre BBQ out here in California. Cuckoos Nest has my stamp of approval, if it means anything as a Texan raised on BBQ dinners. I will DEFINITELY be ordering again. read more

If you're looking for amazing food and more importantly, amazing EXPERIENCE this is your one and only stop. Jesse and Pam won't disappoint you! Check their Instagram for upcoming pop-ups. You can thank me later! read more

I ate here for the first time today and I wish I had discovered this place earlier. If you're like me and you've been looking for Texas style BBQ in Southern CA, your search is over: this is what you want. These guys aren't messing around; everything I tried was awesome. Highly recommended. read more

I was lucky enough to find Cuckoos Nest through a friend and I just can't say enough about the food and the hospitality. The brisket, tri tip and pulled pork were melt in your mouth amazing. Jessie makes his own BBQ sauce, which is also excellent, but you don't even need it the meats have so much flavor. If you're into BBQ, please do yourself a favor and make this a regular stop if you're in the area. There are tables, beverages and good times ahead I promise. I will be back very soon. read more

Good stuff. Everything is awesome, but the brisket is the best. We had a great experience. Definitely coming back here again. read more

Cuckoos Nest BBQ - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Calabasas, California

Last weekend Jesse fed some of the best BBQ to me and seven of my closest friends spur of the moment. Man didn't blink taking a large party last minute. He was welcoming, funny, and generous. The whole vibe was community love, I felt like I was in the closing scene of Fast and Furious 10. Just family. HANDS DOWN the most tender brisket I've had in my life. Ribs fell off the bone. We ate and drank until we literally couldn't anymore. This is a must try if you are in the area. Thank you again Jesse! read more

Hands down the best meat you will ever eat! Jesse cooks and smokes with passion and love, and uses the best ingredients and quality meats you can find. If you haven't tried it, you seriously need to. You won't eat bbq anywhere else after you taste it! read more