This is a great place. Went for lunch and we tried a few things -Beef Ribs - Baby Back Ribs - Brisket - Sausage Sides - spiced watermelon - corn bread - beans - potato salad - mac n cheese The service was phenomenal. It had an old school vibe. It was clean and has indoor and outdoor seating The meats were overall pretty good. The ribs had a great flavor and bbq sauce was really good. The beef ribs were a good size. Only one part of one of the ribs was dry but the other side was tender and juicy as well as the others. The baby ribs were tender and had great flavor. Our favorite was the brisket. Our least favorite was the sausage. I wasn't a fan because when we bit into a piece it kind of crumbled. Seemed dried out but it had good flavor. The spiced watermelon was refreshing and the cornbread was hot and light. The Mac and cheese was solid. I'm not a fan of mustard based potato salad but my wife is and she really liked it. I didn't taste it but she said the ingredients worked together well but it was just a little mustard flavor forwarded. But she was a fan of it. So people that don't like a mustard flavor might not like it. We were split on the beans. I thought they were ok. Very light flavoring. But my wife absolutely loved it. I'm used to the bbq baked beans with the sweet bbq sauce so again it's your presence. read more

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Revisited Joey's in 10 years. The place still looked the same more or less. Took my boys and had huge expectations. Hugely disappointed. So first, before embarking on our trip, we read the most recent reviews. They were right. The food is like a C- My wild guess is that the OG BBQ's and firewood are gone. So the food is made Differently. What a bummer. Unfortunately we don't except going back read more

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We stopped by Joey's BBQ because my SO craved bbq. The whole restaurant is large with in door and outdoor seatings. Sadly there weren't a lot of customers, maybe because Riverside is rural? We ordered brisket burnt ends and pulled pork sandwich with corn breads (premium side so additional $4.50) and potato chips. Both are very delicious. I could taste the grill being used from these meat, charcoal usage. I love it. The total of the meal is $53 if paid by cash. The menu lists the cash price, not credit card. Overall it was a nice experience. Meal was served fast. Coke was unlimited refilled as well. Service was fast too because the staff refilled our drinks. read more

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The food had been reheated up and the charcoal bbq was not event on and I almost told my guest we are leaving but we ended up staying and I should had trusted my gut. No smoky bbq in the back then this is not going to be good. Well my guy was right!! The meat was dry and all of us were disappointed since it looked like a great place in the past but not now. read more

We have lived in Chino for over 30 years and Joey's BBQ has always been an awesome BBQ spot. Back in the Johnny Bennett days, if y'all can remember the singer in the patio you are an OG. Well, those days are gone. Went Friday night to revisit Joey's before taking our friends there next week. Glad we did, what a disappointment. As much as we raved to them about the amazing Joey's food, that would have been embarrassing. Not even close to what it once was. Food came out quick, probably because it was already sitting on a plate. The ribs hardly had any meat on them, baked potato was hard lol the corn on the cob was boiled to death...mush on a cob! $43 dollar mediocre meal. My wife's pulled pork sandwich was not very good and her corn was also murdered. We raised the flag for more garlic bread which took 20 minutes to hit the table. What a bummer, sad to see such a once great place head downhill. Total for Rib plate, pulled pork sandwich and two Michelob Ultras $84 ouch! Wouldn't mind if was Joey's BBQ of days past. I guess the only thing that stays the same is that everything is always changing. :( Does anyone know if the Ownership has changed? read more

Joey's Bar-B-Q - Three Prime Rib Beef Ribs? - Barbeque Near Me - Chino, California

Went last week and the food and customer service were great. So, I was craving more. I went back a week later to satisfy my craving and ordered the exact same meal, as prior visit (baby back ribs and a burnt ends plate) and I got this (see pic below) Undercooked and not as good as prior meal, by any means. They tried to convince me that it was all in my head and it was the same plate. Also, ordered a plate of burnt ends / Delicious on 1st visit but was soooo fatty and gross today. Won't be back, ever. Instead of comping 4 little pieces of ribs (1 of 4 racks) for the inconvenience, I was still charged. You decide / Does this look like the same meal to you? Didn't think so. Interestingly enough, I typically don't take pics of my food but happened to absolutely love the taste of the ribs. So much so, that I had to show my friend how amazing these ribs were (1st visit). I showed this pic to the waiter of how different the same order looked and he was very helpful, but I was not going to convince him that these ribs were horrible and NOT what I expected. Too much money to have to risk these inconsistencies from one week to another. In final, I don't mind spending on good food, but this is not acceptable and not professionally handled. read more

Joey's Bar-B-Q - Definitely not the same plate!!!!! As they claim. - Barbeque Near Me - Chino, California

SO SO SO GOOOOD, I am so sad that I live far away so I can't come back as often as I wish I could! The service was slow because they were really busy and didn't have many hands on deck but still pretty good besides that! There's such a cute spot outside and I heard there's live music some nights, inside is super homey and cute I loved it! The food was delicious, the baby back ribs the brisket, Fire! I would have to say I don't recommend getting the corn but the corn bread, stole the show I ate it so quick I forgot to snap a picture of it! I can't wait to be back! read more

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My brother was craving for barbecue so my husband and I decided to take him to Joey's barbecue. The place never disappoints us and we know it will deliver. The staff were always friendly and helpful. The place has been renovated. There's more place to sit and the dining room was expanded. It's also clean and welcoming. Now let's talk about the food. The food was delicious. Everything that was served to us was good. Anyone craving for barbecue, we highly recommend Joey's barbecue. read more

Super super solid bbq place in the area. The service is prompt and very good. Ambiance wise - it's what you'd expect. It's a classic American joint and the decor speaks just that :) Highly recommend read more

Joey's Bar-B-Q - ribs & ribeye - Barbeque Near Me - Chino, California

The quality of the food is average at best and not sure if new ownership or what has changed, but this isn't the legacy that made this pace popular in the past. It's a small place and service was ok. The legacy has past. Crank up the smoker and make sure the BBQ is fresh and moist. read more

The last 2 trips to Joey's were just okay. I took my friend and our brisket sandwiches were dry. read more

Joey's Bar-B-Q - Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Chino, California

Food is great I travel from echo Park to this place looking for great food and I got it. Service is great attentive and friendly, don't have to stress about parking. Is a home feeling type of place and the sweet tea. Is great must try.Im thinking this is a hidden gem type of place where only locals come I did notice the take out orders were none stop. Will be returning for sure. I even had to get some to go is that good. read more

Joey's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Chino, California

Joey's BBQ was so good. We had their ribs, mac and cheese, chicken, cornbread, and many other dishes. The meat was so tender and fell off the bone so easily. Everything was seasoned perfectly. They have an outdoor patio area where there was someone playing the guitar and singing. It's a great place to go if you ever crave BBQ. read more

The brisket was super dry, and the pork ribs were both chewy and dry. After that, we didn't even bother with the chicken. The beans were also disappointing. While the corn on the cob and watermelon appetizer were good, I still wouldn't recommend it. We came home with a lot of leftovers. It has come down since the last time we came. read more

Joey's Bar-B-Q - Dry brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Chino, California

I have been a patron of Joey's BBQ for more than 20 years. Unfortunately, due to their shortcuts and overcharging of their food. I am no longer a patron. For example, BBQ Beef Ribs. The NORMAL size of Beef ribs are at least 10-12 inches long. For decades that is what they serves. NOW. Their Beef ribs are only 4-6 inches long AND they charge wayyyyy over the amount they should. A full rack of ribs by their standards now is absolutely ridiculous. Used to get a full rack of ribs with each rib 10-12 inches long and there were 8 ribs to a full rack. NOW, it's a joke. They try to pass off a full rack of ribs and it's no more than an appetizer AND the quality of their beef is horrible at best. They don't care though. read more

I've been a faithful Joeys customer for over 40 years.. Unfortunately, I've witnessed the decline in the quality and service that we had enjoyed in the past. The menu prices have increased, while the quantity and quality have spiraled downward. The prized Brisket sandwich is down to about 5 inches. I've ordered takeout the last 3 times, including today, and was very disappointed. The sandwich was small, and the beef rib was mostly grizzle, with hardly any meat. I'm almost convinced that the takeout orders are given the least desirable pieces, than a sitdown order..This is my last Joeys order. 4/19/26 , As of this date, no owner/mgr comment to improve deficiencies or make positive changes. I guess, owner only responds to good reviews. Very Sad, Joey's was an icon in the community.. read more

3 STARS Joey's BBQ in Chino has a very Texas-BBQ feel to it with the outdoor seating in the patio, and the indoor decor inside the restaurant. We went a little later in the evening on a Saturday, and might have gotten the slim pickings for what was left at the end of a long day of BBQ, so I might try to go a little earlier in the day next time. I ordered "The Works" ($55.25), which came with ham, beef, chicken, beef rib, pork ribs, and country sausage link. It was basically a sampler platter - and I figured this was the best way to try all of their meats. The best items on that platter were the chicken and surprisingly, the ham. We thought both the beef rib and the pork ribs were dry, and same thing with the sausage link. The 2 side dishes we got with "The Works" were the mac & cheese, BBQ beans, and a 4 piece side of cornbread for an extra $6.90. We enjoyed the cornbread the best out of these 3 side dishes, and will likely try to order other 2 new side dishes next time we visit. We weren't big fans of either the mac & cheese nor the beans. The real star of the show for us though was the Peach Cobbler dessert that we ordered at the end ($9.75). I would come back just for that cobbler with the ice cream on top. I really enjoyed the ambience, service, and the music. I just wish that food wasn't as tough. Like I said, we will probably go try to visit earlier in the day next time and hope for a better experience. read more

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The food was only fair. The brisket had a good taste but it was dry. The mac n' cheese was super dry. The sauce wasn't cheesy or strong. The pickled onions were amazing, wanted more to eat with my brisket. The baked beans were too sweet. My boyfriend ordered sausage, a rib and brisket. The sausage had dirty smoke taste, which was a big let down for him. He loved the rib! He agreed that the brisket was too dry. The cornbread was the hero, it tasted amazing!! The service was okay. There was a screaming kid at another table. There isn't much decor at the restaurant. For a barbecue place to be this expensive but only have fair food is disappointing. It's their specialty and it was a let down. read more

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The food here is delicious. We went to pick up honey down the road and had seen Joey's on Yelp so we decided to stop and I'm sure glad we did. Service was great and there are places to sit outside which is very nice but since it was cold we sat inside! And they have really good drinks! I had the burnt end sandwich which was fantastic! And the Mac n cheese one of the best I've had! read more

Joey's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Chino, California

A Friend took me to Joey's, the place is legit, big sacks of charcoal are piled high as you enter but I think I made a bad selection, the bread on the Texas Cubano sandwich was kind of old and crumbling apart, the meats were great but the pickles weren't inside the sandwich, I diced the spear and put it inside. The sandwich was pricey but I'd go back and try something else. read more

I have been going to Joey's for over 40 years. Tonight.... portions tiny in comparison to previous visits. Service mediocre. Prices through the roof. Completely different serving staffs (none of the regulars). I asked server if ownership had changed and she said no - I flat out do not believe its the same owners. I will never go back there. Little food... tasteless... sky high prices... YUK... someone took an iconic Chino landmark and destroyed it. I guess it will close shortly based on tonight's debacle and most recent reviews. Don't waste your time. read more

Our server was so nice. She gave us more bang for our buck and saves us 10$ on our bill. I wish more businesses did this. Keep up the great work Joey's. We been a long time customer for 20 + years. Thank you. read more

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I would stay away from this place if you're thinking about having any type of big group gathering. We ordered our food at the same time that we ordered our drinks in hopes that they would get a head start on it. Drinks came out 20 min after we ordered, mind you we didn't order anything special besides regular soda. It took the server another 10 minutes to even acknowledge my son's sprite that he repeatedly asked for until my mother in law stood up and asked for it. When he came back with it the food was about ready, so we thought. The whole party was served while we waited for ours. We kept seeing the server come check on everyone's order but ours never came out, we stopped him and asked what's the hold up after seeing everyone else get theirs and they said oh it's coming out in a minute, we waited about another 5 min and by the time the food was served to us it was cold. Like it was just dumped on a bun straight from the fridge, I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and it was the most disgusting piece of pulled pork, it looked like a big blob of mucus. no meat just fat. I sent it back and didn't order anything else because by that time everyone in our party was done eating. My daughter ordered Mac n cheese and they never brought that out to her, while all the other kids were just eating in front of her. My husband and I were so upset that We decided to just get up and leave. By far the worst experience I have ever had at any restaurant in my life. We are deff never going back. if you're thinking about going there save yourself a disappointment. read more

I ordered the beef brisket sandwich and fries. Complimentary garlic bread was served... good. I saw one all gender washroom. I'm glad it was clean and paper towels were available. However one all gender washroom is not adequate in my opinion. Beef brisket sandwich was great. French Fries were overpriced in my opinion. I had "Wooder" to drink. I had to ask multiple times for extra napkins. If I was to assign a letter grade like is done in school this establishment would be in there solid with a C. read more

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My husband and I went out for a drive drove past this place and wanted to try it the outside seating was so nice and we were going to do a to go order since we had our pup with us be we were so pleasantly surprised when they said she could sit out side with us while we dine outside , good food and nice service read more

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Wow howdy partner ! We had such a blast at joeys. Talk about a trip to the past this spot reminded me of Texas style bbq. The food was so good and the server Mónica very friendly and helpful. I had the turkey breast and it was juicy and flavored. Stop the car! The corn bread was spongy and taste like a cake. They had live country singer that was singing and working there for 44 years. Just a good family vibe overall really neat spot to have a bite to eat. read more

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Great food but service isn't great. Our waitress came to our table once. We had to wave to someone to come take our order. Then when it was time to pay my boyfriend had to go into the restaurant to tell them we are done and to pay. The guy was super nice though and apologized. Also want to say its a very cute place and I loved the patio area. It was our first time there. We will go back but just hope service is better. read more

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Have been a customer of Joeys for over 30 but the last 2 times I ate there nothing I ordered tasted good and they no longer have steak and ribs, in fact they don't have steak at all. The prices have increased quite a bit but is not worth the cost. read more

So we live in the City of Orange and when we want Bbq we drive here. Like a 40 minute drive.. Place has been around for a while. Smoked bbq not over sauced . Meats are always tender. Love to order the "WORKS PLATE" Comes with ham slice: brisket: pork ribs : beef rib: sausage link and a vegetable kabob with cheese sauce. Great to share for two people. Place was a house turned into a restaurant. Waiting area is in backyard. Order a beer through the window. Enjoy the banjo player while you wait for your table. Shady area with picnic benches. read more

I was born and raised in Texas and what a surprise it was to have such a delicious memory of home right here in Chino. If you're not familiar, Texans pride themselves on their barbecue, but in a special way. Unlike most other places, good Texas barbecue requires no sauce at all. The meat should be dry rubbed and delicious enough to not add sauce. As my grandmother said "using sauce means that somebody messed the meat up". I don't know who the pit boss is at Joey's, but they understand this. I had brisket, sliced pork, and a half a rotisserie chicken and every bite was flavorful and delicious without adding any seasoning or sauce in any way. The potato salad was mustardy and perfect just like grandma's. The mac & cheese was flavorful. The french fries were perfect. So... If you're interested in trying some good Texas barbecue, this is the place. read more

Local small BBQ restaurant in the Pomona/Chino area, not like Lucille's but still good. I was very impressed with how fast they brought out our order and the food tasted good. The baby back pork ribs were meaty, tender and finger licking flavorful . You can pick either 2 sides or 1 premium side. I went with the 2 sides and glad I did!! The bbq beans were so delicious and the potato salad They give you toasted garlic bread which was ok. Biscuits would've been better in my opinion but it was still a good starter. The menu has a variety to choose from, from of course BBQ, to sandwiches, salads, etc..The service was decent. You sit yourself and although it took a bit to get out drinks started, the wait staff was friendly and helpful. They all help each other out. Overall the food is delicious and very southern type vibes. Great for BBQ cravings!! read more

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The portions you get so not equate the price we had the absolute worse service the server forgot my beer we upgraded for cold baked potatoes and never got our garlic bread we were planning my birthday party but we will NOT be coming back ... read more

Who says that there's no Texas BBQ in SoCal? Joey's has been around for many years and has been great every time that I've visited. I usually have the two meat combo. Brisket and (homemade) sausage. Generous portions and great sides. I really like their fries. Today I had a brisket and sausage sandwich with fries and corn on the cob. I was full but went ahead and followed it with some hot peach cobbler and whipped cream. They have a great patio/bar area but it was 96° this afternoon so I ate inside. Great food. Great service. Stop by and give them a try. read more

Joey's Bar-B-Q - Two meat sandwich with fries and corn on the cob. - Barbeque Near Me - Chino, California

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What the fuck happened to this place?! Food became so bad. Portions shrank. No redeeming quality, never coming back.

Attention to those customers that place orders to go. Really was hoping to have a good experience at this place we discovered while visiting my brother in Diamond Bar. We stopped for dinner but saw they were to max capacity indoors which is 60 so decided to place order to go. While we waited outside for our order there were about 4 parties that came were seated and we're eating when my husb went to check on the order it was still not ready and was told they ran out of brisket. He said he wanted to cancel the order and to his surprise they suddenly had brisket. Well 40 min later they finally had the order ready. I hope the poor customer service had nothing to do with him being black...just saying. Well we try to support these small businesses a try, but won't be returning to this one. read more

delicious local bbq spot! the watermelon appetizer was AMAZING! it's a must try!! never had cilantro on my watermelon but the flavors did not disappoint! and the brisket fries would make a perfect little meal themselves! so if you want the bbq flavor but your not super super hungry, get those! my husband and i aren't fans of the tangy bbq flavor, we both like the sweet bbq flavor, and this place serves the sweet bbq flavor! For the price and taste, it's worth the money and better than another bbq chain spot that everyone knows (won't name names lol) service was great. Friendly, fast, and kept checking in our table despite the dinner rush. atmosphere makes you feel like your eating dinner at home in the farm! hahaha they definitely have down to earth bbq vibes. it's small inside which honestly the only negative thing i can say about this place. it is family friendly but again, it's small inside. they have live music and even an outdoor fire pit area to sit by. if you're looking for local bbq that's worth the money, this is your place don't waste your money at the "well known one", spend it here! you won't be disappointed! read more

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Food is great Restaurant is a former residence so it's a bit crowded at peak times. Very popular with locals.

My new office is close to this place and I finally had the opportunity to stop in. They have a large covered patio that has a great vibe but I grabbed a table inside. Service was decent and they have a nice variety of your traditional bbq meat and combo items. The price is par for the course for bbq (high) but not outrageous. I opted for an Arnold Palmer to sip on and a brisket sandwich. For my sides, I opted for the beans and cole slaw. The sandwich was decent but a bit too much fat for my liking. Good meat texture and flavor, good sauce and roll. The beans were not great and cole slaw was just ok. I'll be back for sure to try some other items and will change my rating if the need arises. read more

It's been a few years since we've been to Joey's and I've got to say that their customer service has definitely stepped up their game since we were last here! We just went this past weekend to celebrate my stepmom's bday with a group of 12 and everything from start to finish was perfect - food came out quick which was perfect since we were all starving! Everything was delicious and portions are still enough to feed an army! Will definitely be back soon when we're craving some BBQ! read more

Great place we will be back again for sure..and highly recommend it to anyone wanting some great tasting brisket or ribs