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Johnson Brothers BBQ

3.8 (181 reviews)
ModerateBarbeque, American
Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Brian V.

4++ Feels like one of those old school neighborhood BBQ spots that has been around for a long time. The people here are friendly and helpful and the prices weee reasonable especially considering how expensive BBQ is these days. The structure itself feels like kind of an old timey shack. To my knowledge, it didn't look like there was any seating available so it's more of Just a takeout place. The menu is pretty straightforward with your barbecue classics like ribs, brisket, and tri tip, etc. and classic sides. I was in the mood for some saucy barbecue so I got an order of the ribs lunch. For my sides I got the mac & cheese as well as the collard greens. I thought the sides were well seasoned without being overly salty. The ribs were also prepared really well as they had a nice bite to them, but they fell off the bone pretty easy. The sauce had a great flavor to it. I'm a big fan of neighbourhood spots like this so glad I stopped by to grab some lunch here. Definitely not close to where I live, but if I'm in the area, definitely on my rotation.

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Tanya J.

OMG Johnson's BBQ !! What kind of giant rib tips you serving ?? And why is the bread crumbling??? And where you buying your chicken links ?? Please stop buying them from there !! Wow waste of money. The sauce is good though.

Plain wings. Your standard size, slightly breaded and fried. Pretty good, no complaints.
Jameson D.

Ordered in person around their opening time. Asked for 20 wings and they told me to come back in about 25 minutes as the ovens were still heating up. Cashier lady was super friendly about it all. About $40 for wings and a large side, which is about your normal price for BBQ these days. To the people complaining about things being cold or out of stock, maybe put on some clothes and go order it yourself like a grown adult and stop ordering BBQ at closing time. Of course they ran out of food. You ordered at 9pm on a Sunday.

Ray H.

BBQ was ok but not in the same park as robert earls. I got the three-meat combo with links, ribs and tri trip. Sides i got mac and cheese with beans and a side of potato salad which were good. The prices are great for what you get here. There is no inside seating, just pick up. I must admit the ribs were pretty dry. The sausage was ok and tri tip below average. I wish they had the brisket because that's what i really wanted over the tri-tip. I think overall its ok but too many other good BBQ places in LA IMO. Not good enough to make me come back. Mac and cheese 8.7/10 Beans 8.3/10 Sausage 7.9/10 Ribs 7.8/10 Potato salad 7.7/10 Tri-tip 7.0/10

My first time there unfortunately it was out of heat ribs, but it's OK cause they substituted to my liking amazing Customer Service the young lady was really nice and they took really good care of me. I recommend this place. Check it out if you haven't had it.

Small place and well worth the trip from SGV. Too bad, couldn't dine in!!!
Christopher G.

Awesome small place. Very good Bbq! Service was outstanding. I Highly recommend Johnson Bro's.....

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Tola J.

I ordered a rib dinner with Mac & cheese and baked beans. Everything was really good. The ribs were well seasoned & juicy. Gave nice sized portions. I ordered on DoorDash so not sure about the service and ambiance. I would go back

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Great food I had some ribs,ribs tips sliced beef potato salad macaroni and cheese and the mac & cheese is like HOME MADE!!

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The best bbq in California. Every time I'm in Compton I have to stop for rib dinner !

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Johnson's brothers are great ribs always get them when I can finger licking good not chicken but the ribs

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No ribs available last Saturday at 12:00. Guess they had to go buy more ribs. I was so mad had my mouth ready

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Very tasty and tender, But they got my order wrong. I ordered links instead ribs and was glad at the end. Hmmm to the tender ribs. Thanks JB

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