Cancel

Open app

Search

John Que's Smokeout

4.8 (49 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

John Que's Smokeout Photos

You might also consider

More like John Que's Smokeout

Recommended Reviews - John Que's Smokeout

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Smoker
Tessa L.

John Que catered our company appreciation lunch today and the food we so tastey. They brought their own smoker, and you can smell the food a mile away. The meats were moist, and the sides were all very flavorful. Below is our menu, and I highly recommend everything. - Pull pork sandwich - Brisket - Salmon Sides - BBQ black beans - Mac n Cheese - Cole slaw AND - John makes his own BBQ sauce mild and spicy. It was so delicious that I purchased two bottles (available on Amazon). He is very responsive, accommodating, professional, and provides excellent customer service. If you are having a family function, party, or just want a good bbq cookout get-together, this is definitely worth trying. Huge plus - he can come to where you are hosting.

Pulled pork sandwich with corn and beans

John and his team served amazing BBQ at our offices today, everyone loves the food and they were able to fulfill our last minute request for a separate event. Very accommodating. Thanks John!

a chalkboard with a menu on it
Craig Y.

We had them catered at work today, they cooked and served us Smoked Turkey, brisket and Salmon for the mains. Green beans, Mac & Cheese and mash potatoes & gravy for the sides also had cornbread. Additionally they had some yummy bbq sauce for the meats called butt naked bourbon bbq sauce which you can get on Amazon it was really good with the brisket. Overall all the foods were yummy my fav was the salmon and Mac & Cheese. If you ever get a chance to try them.

Pulled Pork sandwich that was to die for! Meat just melted in my mouth!
Lanna G.

Highly recommend this family-owned small business! They provided amazing customer service and their pulled pork sandwich was to die for It was so good that it was on my brain all day! The fam tried their hot links and hot dog too and they gave it an okay review. After getting a little bite off my pulled pork sandwich, they wished they had ordered the same

Elizabeth F.

The food is amazing and so is the bbq sauce. There was also vegetarian options such as beyond burgers. The service was great as well. 10 stars.

Smoker & Set Up

I had John Que's cater a staff lunch for my office and it was amazing! Communication was very easy as was booking. Monique and Terrance were onsite the day of and made the day go very smoothly. They were extremely helpful and accommodating. Not only was the food delicious, they also gave us some leftovers. I would highly recommend and will be booking them again in the future!

Pool area next to bbq set-up.

See all

9 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you Kisha, we look forward to serving you again!

Helpful 3
Thanks 2
Love this 2
Oh no 0

5 months ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Dionn K.
12
79
32

9 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 months ago

AMAZING people and food. If you need catering I highly recommend! Best BBQ in California

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you Jeni!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Donna S.
410
10
19

1 year ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you very much Donna we are looking forward to it!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 3

4 months ago

amazing bbq. their hot sauce is legit hot, and their jerk chicken is glorious. brisket was moist.

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you Andrew!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

11 months ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you so much we look forward to working with you again!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you so much Theresa we look forward to serving you all again!

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 53
Thanks 0
Love this 51
Oh no 0
Photo of Lanna G.
1
97
103

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you so much we look forward to serving you all once again!

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you Presley, we really appreciate you!

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank Thom, we really appreciate you!

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you so much we will be back!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you Charlene, we appreciate you and hope to serve you again!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you so much and we look forward to coming back!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

We look forward to seeing you at Juneteenth this year as well!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Sooooo nice and food is AMAZING!!!!!!! Was so amazed by their customer service :) food is so flavorful and so good!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Wonderful, tender and beautifully smoked meats. Sides were just as delicious. I will be going back! Nice people as well

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you so much James, next time I will bring extra brisket!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of John P.
8
35
20

4 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Thank you so much Heather we can't wait to serve you all again!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

so good! the spicy BBQ sauce was a 10/10 and so was the sausage and pulled pork. friendly staff and delicious food

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Business owner information

Photo of John G.

John G.

Fake review, you never mentioned location

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

This spots straight fire best bbq ever can't go wrong with the brisket and the potato salad. Hit them up for your cookout!!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 2

Ask the Community - John Que's Smokeout

You might also consider

Bludso's BBQ

Bludso's BBQ

4.1(3.6k reviews)
5.4 miFairfax
$$

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

Photos
Bludso's BBQ - Bar

Bar

Bludso's BBQ - Brisket Sandwich

Brisket Sandwich

Bludso's BBQ - Pitmaster's Punch and Low and Slow

See all

Pitmaster's Punch and Low and Slow

Craft by Smoke & Fire - LA Live - Brisket Quesadilla

Craft by Smoke & Fire - LA Live

4.5(953 reviews)
1.0 miDowntown
$$

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!

Photos
Craft by Smoke & Fire - LA Live - Mac Rib

Mac Rib

Craft by Smoke & Fire - LA Live - MacRib Sandwich

MacRib Sandwich

Craft by Smoke & Fire - LA Live - Nashville Hot Chicken Burrito

See all

Nashville Hot Chicken Burrito

Maple Block Meat Co - Santa Fe Chicken Salad

Maple Block Meat Co

4.2(214 reviews)
1.9 miDowntown
$$

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.

Photos
Maple Block Meat Co
Maple Block Meat Co
Maple Block Meat Co - Brisket Taco

See all

Brisket Taco

Moo's Craft Barbecue

Moo's Craft Barbecue

4.2(1k reviews)
4.3 miLincoln Heights
$$
Family-owned & operated
Catering service

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.

Photos
Moo's Craft Barbecue - Beef brisket, jalapeno cheddar cheese sausage, pulled pork, pork ribs and Texas chilli.

Beef brisket, jalapeno cheddar cheese sausage, pulled pork, pork ribs and Texas chilli.

Moo's Craft Barbecue
Moo's Craft Barbecue - Sloppy Moo.. Brisket and sausage with pickles and onions. You need to wear a bib..

See all

Sloppy Moo.. Brisket and sausage with pickles and onions. You need to wear a bib..

John Que's Smokeout - bbq - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...