Brisket and Mac and cheese are fire The spicy bbq sauce was m favorite Order ahead of time and eat inside or on the patio. read more

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...I'm at a loss for words by how horrible this was. I don't normally write reviews but I had to make an exception for this place. I'll try to be concise. This review is for the Paramount location. I got a few items: Dino rib, pork ribs, brisket, sausage, mac and cheese and corn bread. I'll start with the positives. The mac and cheese and corn bread were decent. Also they took 15 minutes to give me all the varied food I ordered which should have been my red flag to run, but I decided to live dangerously and was punished severely for it. Now on to the travesty, the meat. The theme for today was dry, old and shameless. The pork was somehow undercooked and dry. Which if you can endure the cruelty, is actually kind of impressive. The brisket resembled beef jerky. I'm including pictures of the brisket since those speak much more eloquently than I can. I love to cook and I infamously over season my dishes. But all these meats were at a whole another level. Not salty but aggressively peppery and just ham handed. The rub was flavorful but it blew out my palette instantly. Please take this to heart: less is more. In terms of meat quality? Cheap. My Dad is a butcher, I can tell. Everything being reheated did the meat quality no favors either. The seasoning was further exacerbated because the ribs, both dino and pork, were almost entirely bone. So you have a ton of seasoning on a lick of meat. It was a recipe for disaster. And price? Expensive, especially for what I received. Insulting for what I received. I'll end it here. I don't want to waste your time like this place wasted mine. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - "Brisket" - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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Love new location, plenty of parking, Food and service is still excellent, Food hasn't changed still yummy read more

Man ol man when I say BBQ is on point!! Not your traditional pork ribs and bbq beans type setup. They're serving tender brisket, quarter piece of chix, Dino ribs, hot links, chicken links, and the sides are soulful. Bbq sauce is just right!! The wait in line is worth it ! Get there early read more

Food, services, good vibes love the people there good customer service first time at the restaurant I like the environment.

Came here this past Sunday. There's only street parking. We ordered Hungry's Man 3 Meat Platter. We got Brisket, Pork Ribs, Beef Links and a side of Turkey Leg. This platter includes 2 sides. We got Candied Yams and Mac and Cheese. IMO, it was a little bland. I like the way it was seasoned but I felt it just was lacking a bit of flavor. All 3 meats were a bit dry. But I'm glad they didn't try to marinade everything sweet like other bbq places. The sides were good!!! I enjoyed the Mac and cheese! The sauces were good as well! I didn't ask, but I wondered if they have a spicy choice? Either way, the sauce is good and tasty. Overall, it's def not bad at all. I just think I'm looking for a tad more flavoring and for my food to come out warm for Bbq food. I would def try this spot again. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Hungry Man 3 Meat Platter - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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We came to the grand opening and because many folks had eaten from the truck locations, the reputation had the lines loooong! It was well worth the wait though, I'm sayin' So we had smoked turkey, smoked sausage, Mac and cheese, fried chicken wings and (yum) some scrumptious and huge fried chicken breasts whose crunch was "slap yo momma" good! Just kidding, not tryna die:) I had intended to take pics of my plate but I was so hungry and the food was soooo good, I couldn't do it! Take my word for it. You won't be sorry after eating here! read more

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Maybe the truck is better because my plate didn't look anything like these pictures? The seasons on the meat, the sauce and sides except the sweet potato cornbread was good. Service is a 1 star best. Personally I think Bludso's and Badlands is way better! Sorry but NOT sorry! read more

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When I tell yall best barbecue in Compton I MEAN IT !! Their advertisement on Instagram got me there and I so happy it did . Shout out to the guy when I went that told me about the special they were having . They always have specials through the week. Mac n cheese and potato salad were so flavorful. Link was hot fresh off the grill . Brisket had so much flavor my only issue was it not being hot it's was warm for sure . It was so good I didn't wait to go home and eat it I ate it in the car. But if you're patient warming in up at the crib will do you justice . Other then that it's was TOP NOTCH . And we love and support black owned businesses!!! read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Brisket special w/ add on link - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Food was delicious!!!! The Mac and cheese omg... service was great and the atmosphere was awesome. Loved everything Definitely come back read more

Made the drive from Venice today and absolutely loved what they're doing with this side of the road operation. Arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday and there were 4-5 people ahead of us, but the line moved fast. Good thing we arrived when we did because the line started growing quite a bit while we were there. The pork ribs, brisket and chicken we ordered were cooked to absolute perfection. Super tasty bark without being overly salty. The BBQ sauce is super unique with an almost honey-glaze consistency, and our mac & cheese and collard greens were absolutely delicious. There are also some cool stands around it selling super crazy lemonades and homemade baked goods. Everyone running the various tents were so friendly. Worth the visit. We will be back. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

The meat is good quality meat and the sauces are on point! The food was just a little cold when i received it. Service is decent however they are going to need a second cashier the line can get pretty long. I did notice one of the cooks grabbing the food bare hand (no gloves). The location itself is a decent size but tables are set up together for the most part (picnic style). Overall food is great, I paid $52 for the #1 but this included an extra side I order plus a tip (support the up&coming business). I think with time this place is going to be the go to BBQ spot. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Kitchens #1 with an extra side. - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

As a big foodie and Yelp Elite, I love supporting up-and-coming food trucks and small businesses, especially Black-owned spots that are getting buzz on social media. Kitchen's Corner BBQ has definitely been one of those Instagram-famous trucks that content creators have been hyping up, so of course, I had to pull up and see if it lived up to the hype. First, let me paint the picture: it's literally a BBQ pit set up in the back of a food truck with a white tent in front of the city library. Heads up -- do not park in the library lot unless you're actually going inside because the signs are clear and they do ticket/tow. Next to the truck, there was also a seasoned lady selling desserts and cold drinks (not sure if she's part of the business but it felt like a collab). When I ordered, I asked about the "3 for $30" special I saw on Instagram. The young man taking orders confirmed it was available, so I went with brisket, ribs, and a hot link, plus mac & cheese and collard greens for my sides. Here's my breakdown: * The Meat: Tender? Absolutely -- it melted in my mouth, and I'll give that a 10/10. But temperature and flavor? That's where I was a little let down. The brisket and ribs were just warm, not piping hot like I prefer, and the seasoning felt very heavy on black pepper. It seemed like the meat was waiting around for the next order, so the BBQ sauce carried most of the flavor. The sauce itself had a nice kick, but I personally like when the seasoning and smoke speak for themselves. For me, the meat was a 5/10 in flavor, but still cooked well. * The Sides: The mac & cheese and collard greens were the stars of my plate. They came out hot (how I like it!) and flavorful. No complaints at all -- these sides hit the mark. * The Vibe: It's a true street-food setup -- casual, simple, with content creators literally right there filming themselves hyping up their plates. I even saw one guy setting his food bag on the concrete floor while slurping up his greens on camera, calling it all a "10/10." That's when I knew I had to keep it real with my Yelp fam. Overall, I wouldn't say Kitchen's Corner BBQ is bad -- it's just not the life-changing BBQ that social media makes it out to be. It was good but not great, and for the price point, I think some people might walk away expecting more based on the hype. Still, the tenderness of the meat and those sides definitely deserve love, and I respect the hustle of Black-owned food trucks making their mark in LA's competitive food scene. Would I come back? Maybe, especially to try more of the sides and see if the meat hits differently on a busier day. But I want to be real with my review so folks know what to expect -- no exaggeration, just the truth of my experience. Look out for my next foodie adventure! read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - The 3 for $30: Brisket, Rib, Link with 2 sides: Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens and a sweet roll. - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Highly disappointed with my order today! I ordered one 3 meat platter with Brisket,Ribs,Links ,Beans& Potato Salad and a 2 meat Platter with Mac and Cheese. I was told there was no more Greens so I added on 1 extra Mac and 1 extra beans, I patiently waited for my order & while waiting 2 people who came after me where called up before me & when I went to ask what happened to my number the man apologized and said there was a mixup and he was making my 2nd pan. When called up I double asked if all my sides were inside and he said yes and I also added a little extra which I appreciated. I then got home to realize that I was missing both my beans,potato salad and links smh I was given 4 Mac and Cheese (lol) and on top of that I was told my total was $80 but I was charge $88 and was told for taxes and fees. I just want to clarify this was not my 1st time eating here so I expected more. read more

Went to order beef ribs at the Compton location. Little did we know when we got home, they gave us pork ribs. We don't eat pork at home. When we ordered the ribs there was no notice of the establishment not selling beef ribs. We got home and were extremely disappointed about the food. We went back and told them what happened, the person who took our order did not say a word as he was standing next to the person who gave us our $ back. I'm glad we were reimbursed but, DEFINITELY not returning again. read more

(Giving review for Paramount location). Our cousin who had a food truck recommended this place to us since it's in our neighborhood and was a friend of his. We ordered the small sides of mac n cheese, collard greens, candied yams and 1/2 lb of brisket. We tried all 3 sauces which is at a self serve station. Overall, very happy. Everything tasted great. To go service was quick. The best sauce was the sweet & spicy (most limited for a reason). There is a Creole restaurant in our family. They are my barometer for good bbq. I can say confidently that Kitchens Craft BBQ in Paramount is good. Would definitely come back. Would definitely recommend and will be back to try the black eye peas, corn bread and desserts. Good job Paramount for the this new addition! Finally, a good bbq spot that is closer than the fambam location. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Brisket cut up, mac n cheese, collard greens and candied yams. - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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I regret giving Kitchen Corner, one of our Black-owned restaurants, a 2 out of 5 rating. I had eagerly anticipated visiting the truck for some time and was excited to learn they had opened a restaurant at 8320 Alondra Boulevard in Long Beach, as I am not a fan of food trucks. My few attempts to visit the truck on Rose St were hindered by large crowds and limited parking, as there were many food trucks on the main street. On Friday, February 20th, 2026, I finally tried the barbecue. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed upon returning home. The ribs were dry, resembling leftovers or possibly overcooked, reheated, or not--I couldn't tell. The brisket included at least two pieces with excessive fat, which I plan to include pictures of. I spent $35 today after waiting so long out of anticipation to try this place, but I was ultimately let down. Two pieces were so dry that I had to spit them out in to the trash because I couldn't chew them. Not in the photos. read more

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Food was amazing!!!! Consistent good great service great ambiance! Def coming back even tho I drove an hour to get here it's well worth the drive! read more

I saw this BBQ spot all over Instagram and decided to try their $15 special, 1/2 brisket and a large side. After driving 30 minutes and waiting in line, I got only 6 small slices of brisket. That's a sad looking plate if you ask me, who would get full off that lol The brisket was just okay, nothing memorable. Sauce was average too. The mac n cheese was the only highlight, super cheesy and tasty. Overall, not worth the hype or the drive read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - 1/2 lb brisket w/ Large side Mac n cheese - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

First off very clean and inviting truck with a lady selling home made beverages like lavender or strawberry lemonade and cakes and desserts. When we stood in line trying to look at the menu a man working the truck called us over and welcomed us to try some of their bbq. Man oh man my kids are your typical picky eaters but not today. I couldn't decide so I decided to try a bit of everything with THE TRY MAN combo. My sons and I both thought everything was soooo bomb. Great smokey black pepper flavor. If you like a rich sweet brown sugar bbq sauce they got you covered. I tried the meat with and without the sauce NEITHER disappointed. I saw them on Instagram and normally I don't go find a place I see on social media but I'm glad I did and we will for sure be back. I would gladly pay the money for the TRY MAN combo again. Came with beef rib, brisket, spare ribs, chicken, hot link, I think chicken sausage, rolls and two sides. Just a heads up I originally asked for their Mac and cheese and some mashed potatoes but since they ran out I opted for the collard greens. Holy smokes! I've tried some before, but these sealed the deal for me that I do enjoy collard greens, well at least from Kitchens Corner BBQ read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Beef rib from the Try Man combo - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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I have been wanting to try this place #kitchenscorner bbq for quite some time. I ordered simple stuff #ribtips #dinnerroll #macandcheese #hotlink it was yummy. The rib tips were very tender I tell they were slow cooked for hours, hot link was good too. Service was great the wait wasn't bad yesterday. Its a order and go place, parking can be challenging but I found a parking spot quick. I will definitely go back again and explore other items on the menu. Also wish I would have asked for more bbq sauce. Alma's has yummy lemonade and great desserts #eatlocal... read more

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Overall it was just ok. Would I return? No. The wait was about 30 minutes. I got two meats ribs and Turkey Al Cart. There was too much peppercorn on both of my meats and the ribs was not done. I bit into them and all you can taste was peppercorn no real season and then I just saw red. The sides did not look good at all. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - You have to put this in the oven if you want to keep eating it - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

The food is amazing and delicious. The atmosphere is fire and I'm thankful you showed me and ventured out and started his own business. It's needed and it's black owned in Compton read more

I hit the big white truck today gotta say it was the bomb shit the Dino ribs are off the charts!!!

Sooo good like damn they said this is the best BBQ IN LA and I see why. It never misses u need to make sure you get there early before they sell out read more

Ordered pork ribs they looked raw and had a strong pork odor Replaced with chicken which smelled like it was cooked under the ribs and the juice poured onto the chicken I Ordered on Xmas even the food wasn't good. I tried again today... it worst. The sides were GREAT! 1/3/26 Manchester truck friendly, customer service was great! read more

I've been craving Bbq for the last week or so and finally had time to go get some on my day off this week. I searched high and low for some good bbq, and narrowed it down to a couple places. Decided to give this place a try. OMG! I'm so happy this is where I landed. Parked right on the corner of Atlantic and Rose is this HUGE food trailer. Everything is nice and presentable. The menu was simple and priced fairly for bbq. The food was AMAZING. Guy taking my ordered made a good recommendation and was friendly. I ordered the 3 meat combo with 2 sides. I chose pork ribs, brisket, and chicken with candied yams and potato salad. EVERYTHING looked and smelled amazing as soon as I opened the tray. Candied yams is something I wouldn't normally order so I was a bit skeptical. As soon as I opened the container the delicious smell slapped me in the face. I couldn't wait to dig in. It was soo freaking good. I'm not looking forward to telling my wife about this place because she will be mad that I came without her haha, but we have something to look forward to next time we're looking for good bbq. This place is an absolute MUST TRY. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Pork ribs, brisket, and chicken - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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I went to the Manchester location. Based on the feedback from those standing in line, this somewhat long line was much shorter than the Compton location. I arrived about 1pm, so roughly 2 hours after they open. There were about 10 people ahead of me. I wanted to try this place based on the IG and Tik Tok rave. My intention was to go with their smoked ox tails, ribs and brisket for my daughter and I. By the time I was up to place my order, they were sold out of everything except pork ribs and dino ribs. I went with the pork ribs and 1 side of mac and cheese. They didn't have yams today, they were sold out of collard greens. Hungry and eager to see what all the rave was about. Not bad, but certainly not great. The inconsistency of a few pieces were really dry and others were a bit more like pork chops instead of ribs. There was really no flavor to them. That normal BBQ rib on the grill taste of falling off the bone did not happen. The mac and cheese was actually one I wouldn't pay for again. You could taste salt and pepper, nothing else. Not sure what cheese they used, not sure how it was cooked, but the extra salty was huge no for my daughter and I. It just wasn't what I was expecting after so much hype. For the price (special was sold out), I don't think it was worth the drive nor the cost. The guys' service was great. I think they could use a better system for ordering food that's already cooked just waiting to be prepared. Overall, not sure I'd make a special trip for it again. read more

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I'm giving this truck 2 stars because I've eaten here before but this last time my brisket tasted like dried roast beef and I understand a pink ring from the bbq smoke but my ribs were not done maybe rare !!!! ... 40.00 down the drain read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - I know it's should have a pink smoke ring but this is NOT done pink and tough - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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Great service & great food!! Pull up, professional people, tender, beef, the brisket is falling apart.

Food was tasty but Service was great but Ambiance??? Get your food and GOOOO Eat up #TEAMSMOKE read more

Every time I come here they are always respectful and helpful, the brisket is so good and soft it's falls off before you pick it up so delicious read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Brisket - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Top BBQ in the area. They always have a long line during mid-day so before it opens or after 3pm its the best time to come with usually 10+ or so people in line. I always get the 3 meat combo with ribs, hot link and brisket which was excellent. The entire plate was fire! They also have turkey legs, oxtails, chicken and sometimes i see fish on the menu.. The best you'll find around town and davidlee is one of the nicest people i met! Very friendly and helpful. I came from far away to enjoy this. If you come at 4-5pm its risky because they run out of items and its expected due to the volume of customers they get! They take cash, credit card, debit card and are open thursday -sunday only Food rating Brisket 9.0\10 Ribs 8.8\10 Beef Links 8.8\10 BBQ Beans 8.5\10 Potato Salad 8.5\10 read more

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Instant lifer fan, here! Enjoyed the turkey leg with a side of candy yams... deeee-lish. Great vibe & service. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Ordered brisket, ribs (pork), rib tips, dyno rib, greens, beans, mac and cheese. Received brisket, ribs, rib tips, 2 dyno ribs, greens large amd regular, small beans. This was 150 and dis not received what was ordered Brisket was cut so thin could take the bark mild smoke flavor tender. Spare ribs we seasoned and tender, rib tips were good. Beans were ok basic bbq bean. Dyno rib was dried out at edges, bark was good, tender. Line was not so bad went to the Compton location. Over all I think a 4 star is appropriate. Flavors are good but not over the top. read more

I've been following Kitchen's Corner on social media since it only had one location and was just a solo-operated tent, and I recently had the chance to try it with my friend and girlfriend. We both ordered two 1/2lb fatty brisket plates during their Sunday brisket promotion and it was FIRE. Genuinely some of the best brisket I've had, and the mac was on the same level, if not almost outshined the brisket. Portions were very generous, each plate (which was $17) was enough to feed my girlfriend and I and the service was awesome as well. The owner(s) are really easy going, down to earth people who are serious about putting out some fire food. Highly recommend and will be returning soon! read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

DO NOT go there when they first open or they'll sell you Old food! We paid $95.00 for day old food. I'm a cook so I know how freshly cooked meat should look. The chicken, ribs and brisket have a grayish tint to the meat with an ammonia smell. The food is old. Customer service is lacking. Very unfriendly owner. Like dude, you're selling food in the COMPTON! Your customers literally have to walk through mud to patronize your food truck. Get over yourself! We won't be going back!!! read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Old meat - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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bruhhhhh, why was the bbq that damn bomb??? like i was expecting some dry as none flavorful brisket and it was the complete opposite. The BBQ sauce, OMG made you wanna slap somebody momma it was sooooooooo bombdiggittty. The Mac nd cheese was , the Collard Greens was my personal favorite since my fatass is on a diet. the service was actually not too bad. for being packed and everyone ordering big giant pans full of Food, they got your food out pretty fast. now the area is pretty Sketch tho. i'm from La puente but my family was raised in the 50's so manchester and western can get a little dangerous at any time. but if the food trucks are there people are more accepting and less on yo head about where you from. overall i think this is the best BBq spot around. i will be going back!!!!!! p.s. my only complaint is they need to make the sides bigger, and wish they had some yams on deck tho! read more

I'll just say the food was unsatisfying and the portion of meat was disappointing. The guy that prepared my order, I believe on purpose put an empty 8oz container with no lid in my meal. The gentleman that took my order was very professional. read more

I saw a review that @latryguy recently did from a food truck in Compton, California. So I was recently in Pico Rivera so I decided to drive to Compton and have some barbecue!!! With the traffic it took me approximately 40 minutes to get there and with the line another 15 minutes to place the order. now I will say the gentleman taking the order was super kind and personable. He took his time explaining the different options and when I told him about the review I had saw on social media he even threw in a complementary side. While I was waiting, he offered to have me try a cornbread muffin that was not included with my meal and I will say it was very good. Onto the food ....when the meal was $90 and there was only a Dino rib, three pork ribs, two pieces of chicken, one hotlink, four slices of brisket along with two sides I do think that's a little pricey!!! oh I forgot about the rolls. The sides that we selected were mac & cheese and the greens. The side that was given to me, complementary was the candid yams.. now I will say this.... the mac & cheese was some of i've had! read more

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