We experienced Hungry Al at a wedding we attended. They catered the meal. The food was absolutely delicious. The brisket was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The sausage was amazing. Slightly spicy and juicy. My wife raved about the Mac and cheese. She chatted with the woman who was serving and was told that it's made with 4 cheeses and a special, secret, family ingredient. As we were spending the night in Frazier Park, we walked over to visit the restaurant. We spoke briefly with young man at the counter about the food. He told us that Al makes the salsa. Brilliant. The restaurant itself has both indoor and outdoor dining. Looks pleasant and comfortable. We didn't dine in as we were still full from lunch, but next time we will. read more

Unassuming stop with great food! Service was friendly and quick. Seating area and bathrooms were clean.

Once again, Yelp & and fellow Yelpers came through, we found ourselves hungry and in need of food on our drive home south down interstate 5, just past the grapevine. First thought, what is this place...?... but once the smoker aroma hit us when we got out of the car, we were sold, and a cute place, you could tell it was going to be good. they were out of the mac and cheese, but got the smoky tangy beans to go with our Tri -Tip sandwich and slab of ribs, they were meaty, hit the spot. read more

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I highly recommend this place. A great meal of flavorful food at a reasonable price. As a trucker this is my second time here. Last year I had the pleasure of being hosted by Araylah who unfortunately has moved on. The food remains satisfying. read more

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The food here was top-tier -- my husband found this place in yelp and I'm so glad we gave it a chance. The pork ribs were the star of show, while the mac and cheese with the baked beans paired well with everything and tasted great! We felt very welcomed here with the friendly service and enjoyed sitting at the outside tables out in the sun. 10/10 recommend if you're looking for a quick and delicious meal on your next road trip. read more

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The ribs , I would call meat sticks as they are thin and dry , the sides ate a tiny scoop of ok potato salad and cold slop way over priced , save you money , read more

If you want old fashioned, homestyle barbecue just a little off the freeway where the owner himself walks around and talks to the customers, this is your place. The tri-tip and pork ribs were smoky, with just the right amount of barbecue sauce. Potato salad is probably like your mom made, and the baked beans are both sweet and spicy, with a bit more kick than you realize until after you finish the bite. The ambiance is old school, with a pool table and Harley banner, and you have to go outside to the bathrooms. They're dated and a bit worn, but the women's smelled like bleach and was obviously being kept clean. Hungry Al enjoys talking with the customers, and other staff was friendly and efficient. This is not fast food priced, but it's reasonable for barbecue. Check it out if you're in town or on the way over the mountains between LA and the central valley on I-5. read more

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Portion size is ridiculous for the prices. They were out of Mac n cheese so I had to settle for Cole slaw. Won't be back ever! read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - Tri tip. Potato salad and coleslaw. $30 smh - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

Great food good price nice service! The Ti tip with no sauce is my favorite, the ribs are awesome as well.

Wow! I'm surprised that this place is in business. I bought a pulled pork sandwich. The meat looks several days old. The meat tastes burnt, with no flavor. The bread is stale and hard, not edible. It comes with a side. I got beans. They taste like have been cooked or reheated 5 or 6 times. I also bought a ribs meal combo. 23.99$ comes with 3 small ribs 2 sides and bread. I got Mac and cheese, potato salad, and the bread is a wheat kings Hawaiian roll. The Mac and cheese is soggy and tastes like they made it flavorless on purpose. The potato salad is salt less and tastes like it was made from a packet from the store. The roll is dried out and stale. I also bought a side of sausage. Make them yourself, at least you will know they be good Do not eat here! read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

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Had a lovely experience at this local bbq spot. Service was great and they were very accommodating of our two young kids. Highly recommend the ribs they were superb. Our kids enjoyed all the sides. Beer is $5 and they are dog friendly! read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - Menu February 2025 - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

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Best baked beans I've probably ever eaten. No frills but great bread and Bbq meats. (The Mac and cheese looks good too) Definitely worth a stop. read more

Driving through and didn't want to stop at another fast food place so stopped here instead. We got the tri-tip, hot link, Mac and cheese and beans and it all was delicious. Would definitely recommend the food. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars was because you aren't able to get more than one meat on a plate...you have to buy an entire second combo with the additional sides, and It was a bit overpriced for what I'm used to....I'm used to getting a 2-3 meat plate for the same price we paid for one. And then they tack on the $ to cover the credit card surcharge which by my estimate was nearly 4%. Ugh. But overall food was awesome and staff was kind. Definitely better than a fast food option and glad it was there :) read more

Great food Waitress / hostess was wonderful. Quick ly served. Mood was tranquil. I-5 quick bbq dinner was great. We had a variety of dishes all were delicious. Ambience was enjoyable. Serving for 4 of us. We all loved it. Our quick Cayman margaritas hit good. read more

Quick visit to bbq place I'm make sure off it we didn't ate all day today because we were driving and dinner in bbq at 7.20.pm We got half chicken and tritip meat all good, baked bean smoky and sweet Mac so chunky and gravy cheese . They came out to say hi with our dog. Just make sure if you read more

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Don't let the outside fool you- stop in and get a quality hearty meal. Delicious and tender bbq served in a clean rustic "garage styled" space. Pepsi (products) drinks. Friendly service. Tasty sides with a soft bread roll. Spacious seating inside and outside. Clean bathrooms (outside of the dining area). Next time we come through, we'll order a tritip meal, with all the sides, ahead of time to take with us to our family reunion. Would have given a bonus star if they had homemade onion rings or fries. read more

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We were hungry after going up on the Grapevine towards LA. We looked for a place to eat nearby and yelp delivered Hungry Al's BBQ. We stopped to see how it looks like, and just getting out of the car. the smell of barbecue was so appeasing that we didn't need a second incentive to decide. Started talking to the gentleman preparing the barbecue outside. Super friendly guy, he recommended his fresh brisket so we went with his recommendation - delicious, delicious meat, with a side of coleslaw and bbq beans. Both of us cleaned the plate. The Lebec location is a gem, close to the freeway. Very clean and welcoming, both outdoor and indoor, Hungry Al's just became an instant go to choice for our family when driving towards LA. Check it out and you will pleasantly surprised. read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - Brisket & coleslaw & bbq beans - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

Only 6 thin slices pork sells for 25 , far not enough to eat. Side dishes are not good though.

The food was amazing the staff was great everything we ordered 10/10 Thank you for the hospitality read more

Perfect! The food, the ambience and especially the service! Highly recommend. Best Bar-b-Que we've had in a long time. read more

This place serves up some good BBQ and sides, we need to start coming here more often. The pulled pork sandwich is very good, and the hot links are good too. Potato salad, beans and mac n cheese are all worthwhile as well. Service is quick, food comes out fast. A good place to stop when traveling on Hwy 5. read more

A gem in Lebec, right off the 5 fwy. Friendly staff, fast service, casual ambiance, tasty food, good portions. We had the smoked tri-tip and bbq chicken. Both cooked really well, moist and tasty. bbq beans and mac & cheese are must-try sides. read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - BBQ chicken with cowboy beans and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

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Let the record show that our dining experience was great at this local smokehouse. From the exterior it looks like they can get quite a crowd in but have plenty of seating areas and multiple smokers. This was a quiet evening in the off season and we were welcomed by warm and friendly staff. Our food came quickly and was delicious! The hot links were a bit spicy (good!) and the bbq sauce sweet and smokey. The brisket was tender, juicy and had a hint of pepper. It too was slathered in that yummy bbq sauce. The bread was wonderful, not too dense but soft and the right counterpoint to the meat & sauce. Our sides were baked beans (yum!) and Cole slaw which was made on sight. If you love bbq, check this place out. Taking a break from the Grapevine and enjoying good food makes the trip more pleasant. read more

Delicious bbq. We had tritip and pork ribs. Really enjoyed it. The sides are very good too. I'd love to come her again soon I wish they had some lower fat options. They have chicken but it's the leg and thighs not breast. So fat is an issue as always with bbq. Service was great. They didn't have a menu to take with me. The hours are 12-8 daily read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - This was the menu for when I was there. - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

Good tri tip and sides. Nice setting. My only constructive feedback is to have bar b que sauce at tables and allow two meats in a platter

I was really hoping to like this place. I was looking for a place to eat on my way home from a road trip. I decided to stop here and try it. We got some sandwiches and sides. The Mac n cheese was very different and had a lot of pepper in it. It was not very cheesy and it was weird. The tri tip tasted good but the bread looked like a cold hot dog bun so I really did not like the bun at all. I did like the meat though. The bbq sauce was also interesting. read more

The name is appropriate. After having paid $30+ for a meat plate that has very little meat, I left hungry.

Pulled pork was good, just would recommend some jalapeños to add some kick but definitely worth trying. My boyfriend enjoyed his tri tip, and said it was juicy. Our favorite was the mac n cheese, it was so creamy and full of flavor. The beans were good as well read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - Pulled pork sandwich with mac n cheese with a dinner roll. Tri tip, mac n cheese, bbq beans and a dinner roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

Headed here after a long hike. Ordered the ribs for $24 and got 3 (three)! ribs. For $24? They were ok, not great. Beans were good, potato salad not so much. Pool table jammed, 2 balls missing. Friend for the Mac and cheese. It was frankly mush, we sent it back. 1 guy working, we waited 15 minutes to order. All around not a great experience. Go elsewhere. read more

Stopped by on the way to the Tejon Outlets. Out of the food we ordered, the pulled pork was the best, it only if you put the bbq sauce on it. The brisket was a bit try and what they call Mac n cheese was more like shells and some sort of dry sauce. The coleslaw was way over dressed. YMMV. Service was okay for a walk up to the counter and order. The place was small, but has a dive bar vibe. read more

Stopped here on the way home to LA. Randomly came across this spot & I'm so glad I did!! The food was amazing! (I only got one pic lol). The service was even better! The woman in the front with short blonde hair was the sweetest. The restrooms were also super clean. I don't know when I'll be back in the area... but I'll definitely recommend to anyone coming this way!! The tri tip mac & cheese was sooo good I can't stop thinking about it lol read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

The food was phenomenal. The service was excellent. We got the 2 meat combo with 2 sides. They saw we were sharing so AL threw in some extra food for us. The hot links were fiiiire. Will go back again. read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - Hot link Ribs Mac n cheese Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

If you have been reading my reviews, especially when it comes to brisket you know where my heart is. I was traveling and looked for restaurants in the area. I saw this BBQ come up and had to try it out. I ordered the brisket and pork ribs to go. The brisket was very tender but why do you add BBQ sauce to it? The smoked flavor should sell it. That sauce takes away the flavor.Disappointed. Don't add the sauce. The pork ribs were tough. This place is new and hopefully changes how they do BBQ. I must add the staff gets 5 Stars! Great customer service. read more

STOP HERE!! This place is just off the 5, and a perfect stop for a quick bite on your trip. The barbecue was fresh, tasty, not fatty, and so moist! The staff is so nice and provide great service, and it's a welcoming space. There is indoor with TVs to watch a game and outdoor seating to enjoy fresh air. Another pro is that their bathrooms are VERY clean and a great alternative to a gas station bathroom on the road. Come check them out and tell your friends! read more

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Stopped in at lunch to see what they had. WOW, amazing ribs. So amazing I went back for dinner! Had Cole slaw and beans! Was great. Can't wait to go back. Super friendly staff. Will be back next week for sure. Thank you Hungry Al's read more

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First time here. I'm an over the road truck driver so it was nice to be able to walk across the street and get some amazing food. Prices are steep but the portions are huge and the meat was amazing. Can't wait to go back. read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - 2 meat plate, tri tip and pulled pork with beans and Mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

My guy and I both got tri tip sandwiches and Mac and cheeee, soooo good!!! Service was amazing, got a water dish for our dog and she was welcome to sit with us inside! 10/10 would recommend! read more

Hungry Al’s BBQ - Tri tip sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Lebec, California

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WARNING: Insanely HIGH Prices A two item combo costing $30 00 I really wanted to like this place and the food and well the food is good. I simply can't get over the pricing structure. I can't see this place surviving for too long. They have LA prices in Kern County. read more

What a cool place with great owners! The food was superb. We were headed north over the grapevine. We were tired and hungry and really didn't want fast food. We found Hungry Al's right off the freeway. The ribs, tritip, mac and cheese and slaw were delicious. The service was quick and friendly. We will stop there every time from now on. Thank you!!! read more