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    Max City BBQ

    4.1 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Dine LA special
    Carissa P.

    The food at Max City BBQ was great! Went for the current DineLA special, which is $45 for a platter consisting of multiple meats (pulled pork, brisket, chicken, jalapeno cheddar sausage, baby back ribs), 2 sides, cornbread, hush puppies, and a dessert. Our favorites were the hush puppies, jalapeño cheddar sausage, and ribs. Filling for a party of two! We easily found free street parking on a weekend around 1pm, but I believe they also have a lot in the back. The ambiance was cozy and casual. I have to dock a point because every piece of silverware at our table was dirty, and service was lacking. Staff was nice enough, but no one checked in with us during our meal, and we had to get up and find someone to ask for water. They also have a great Happy Hour deal on weekday, so I'll try that next. Will be back.

    Cornbread!
    Jason L.

    I came here because I was craving some bbq and I didn't want to go too far from my house. The restaurant has a small parking lot in the back, which made parking very easy. I literally had no food in my refrigerator, so I got "The Weaknees". They ran out of brisket, but the waitress told me that the links were really good, so I opted for those instead. First, the sides were really solid. I liked the coleslaw alot, as it had a very refreshing bite, and I also appreciated that it wasn't too mayo heavy! The cucumber salad was good as well, it was a great palatte cleanser in between meats. As for the star of the show, the meats were all very solid! Overall, definitely happy with my choice today!

    Dine LA meal
    Kit T.

    Went here for the DINE LA special for $45 that serves 2 people. The Dine LA Special Includes: Hush puppies- be careful, they are really hot when they come out. The hush puppies goes well with their comeback sauce. It's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I really enjoyed them. Meats: BBQ chicken- average, a little dry Pull Pork- soft and juicy Brisket- really dry and tough, I didn't finish my portion of it, it was my least fav Baby back ribs- soft and had a lot of flavor Jalapeño Bacon Cheddar Sausage- great flavors and was really juicy 2 Corn bread: usually I don't like corn bread because it tends to be dry but the corn bread here is really good. The inside is really moist and one of the best I've tried. Two sides that you can choose from but we chose: Mac & Cheese- was not bad, but nothing special Potato Salad- really good and had good texture. Dessert: Key Lime Bar- I can't be a good judgement of this because I never really like key lime pie in general but my Bf enjoys it. The meats here are ok, I like their sides more. There's limited seating on the inside but there are outdoor seating as well. There a small parking lot but that's usually full. It's better to find street parking on the residential street plus a little walking is a good for the health. The DINE LA set is really worth the price because I was really full after the meal and it feeds 2 people.

    HUSH PUPPIES (6)
    Renee C.

    Dine LA Menu: $45 dinner for two hushpuppies: they taste like the best part of a corn dog (the batter) in a great way lol. i personally loved them. crispy and soft in the middle. best meats: bbq ribs were soft and flavorful, nice glaze. pulled pork is juicy. jalepeño glizzy 10/10. all meats had a light smokey flavor. would definitely go back for these. sides: we got the mac and cheese and baked beans. the beans are very sweet and mac is a little on the chunkier side. both were good nothing crazy. corn bread was a little hard but still okay! brisket and bbq chicken were both average, a little dry, but adding their bbq sauce saved em. the bbq sauces are sooo good. especially the spicy bbq sauce, its not too hot but definitely has some heat and tastes amazing, sweet and smokey flavor. mild sauce is great too. the dine la menu was the perfect size to split for two!service was amazing, the vibe is calm. will definitely go back!

    Joe C.

    Max City BBQ delivers a heavy, satisfying meal. I ordered the Everything but the Bird platter. It came loaded with brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and jalapeño sausages. The platter included six pieces of fluffy cornbread, and checking in on Yelp got us two more for free. The sides held their own. We added the mac and cheese for two extra dollars, and it was worth it. Creamy and rich. They were out of hushpuppies, which was a letdown, but the coleslaw, baked beans, and potato salad all did their job and rounded out the plate well. I skipped BBQ sauce and ate everything plain. The meat did not need help. It was tender, smoky, and full of flavor. The service was solid, and the portions were huge. I left full and happy. Max City BBQ hit the spot.

    Nick L.

    Decent barbecue, especially for the area. Was it mind blowing? No, but it hit the spot nonetheless. Their online ordering is super easy to use, but the parking is limited to on the street. Baby Back Ribs - Nearly fall off the bone but still tender. Pulled Pork - Impressed and surprised with the pulled pork. Not dry, great bark, full of flavor. Mac + Cheese - If you're looking at the mac n cheese spectrum of sauced up level, this is probably in the middle-- just enough (which by some accounts is not enough). Cornbread - It was better than most. Only a little dry, but good crumb. Baked Beans - Great flavor on the beans. Very savory and smokey. As with all barbecue spots, items can go out of stock as the day progresses. I unfortunately didn't get to try the brisket (which is what I use as a barometer for every barbecue joint I go to). Maybe next time!

    Serving tray for the weakness share.
    Marina M.

    You walk in and you can smell the smokiness coming in, which was a great feeling. The service was great so of course we are thinking it's going to be amazing. However when the food came out the meat was not warm or hot. We realized afterwards they were in warmers. The chicken and the ribs were definitely dry however drenching them in their amazing barbecue sauce made it better. The flavor was amazing and I would have loved to have seen the meats come out of a smoker. We were just bummed because we drove from Burbank to try the food.

    Potato Salad
    Monica G.

    Food was delicious! First time here and the service and food were great and welcoming. We sat by the window which made it like a nice lunch date. Recommend checking it out

    BBQ is always killer at max city Photo - DeliCupLA
    Jason P.

    I left Eagle Rock sometime before Max City opened this is the former location of the first weed shop I ever went to way back in 2007, ERHC(Eagle Rock Herbal Collective). Fortunately, the BBQ being smoked here is an improvement on the low-quality product being smoked here before. Every time I come to Max City I'm impressed with the craft and precision the meat is smoked. The presentation is stellar also. Everything tastes good and sauce is on the side which I prefer. Go buy your weed at Cornerstone up the street on Colorado then come to Max's for the ribs -DelicupLA

    3 ribs and a chicken leg.

    I've a customer since they first opened thier spot. I have never been disappointed until recently. I ordered a meal I 've ordered quite often. I placed the order a day in advance for part of my Superbowl plans. To say what I received was unacceptable would be an understatement. The meat was overcooked. The ribs portions looked as they were from the very end and little to no meat on the bone a total disaster. When I called to voice my complaint , again I was disappointed in the response. While they offered to comp my next order it felt a little disingenuous. Like I said I'm a long time customer. When they are on their game this is a great place. But there has been slippage in the consistency of late. Below is a picture containing some of the items from my order.

    Beer & wine.
    Nikki B.

    Max City is a small family-owned restaurant that specializes in slow-cooked, southern-style barbecue. The meats are wood smoked over a blend of oak & hickory. Since I don't eat meat, this does not excite me. However, my friend, who grew up in Georgia, was craving BBQ so I brought him here. The place is small & cozy with bar seating and a few tables inside. The outside patio is spacious and dog friendly. We sat at the bar and received a friendly greeting from Mel (owner) & Bailey (server). They were both darling & attentive. My friend doesn't really like pork, but he ordered the pulled pork plate, which comes with cornbread and two sides. He selected potato salad & cucumber salad. We also got Mac & Cheese to share. I wanted to try the Hush Puppies, but the fryer wasn't working. The cornbread was amazing! It was warm, fluffy inside, & slightly sweet. The cucumber salad was Southern style - thin slices of cucumber tossed in a dressing made from vinegar & sugar. My friend said it reminded him of the one his mom used to make. The Mac & Cheese was creamy and delicious. The potato salad was tasty. My friend absolutely loved the pulled pork. He said it was awesome! The man sitting next to him was also from Georgia and is a regular here. They both agreed that Mac City BBQ is legit! If you love Southern barbeque, this is your spot. *Catering *Beer & Wine only *Free Cornbread with Yelp check in. *Parking lot in back and residential street parking.

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    This place is awesome. Scrub brisket with delicious corn muffins. Will definitely be returning.

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    Do they still do happy hour?

    Is there a patio and if so, is it dog friendly?

    They do have a patio area, as for it being pet friendly I'm not sure, but I think it would be OK because everyone that works here is really cool and down to earth and as long as your pet is not attacking or molesting anybody else I think it would be… Read more

    I love barbecue but I'm allergic to nightshades (tomatoes, potatoes, peppers including red pepper spices). Is there anything here that might be safe for me to enjoy?

    Are the portions a good size? They're a bit pricey so I'd hope to get a good amount of food.I read some reviews saying they've been cheaping out on the portions lately during the pandemic.

    Portions sizes are average. It wasn't too big, but it wasn't too small.

    What time is happy hour?

    Depends on day but generally 5-7pm give or take

    Do they have Cheerwine here?

    Nope, I don't think they do. This place is really yummy-good.

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    Bludso's BBQ

    Bludso's BBQ

    4.1(3.6k reviews)
    8.0 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

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    Craft by Smoke & Fire - LA Live - Brisket Quesadilla

    Craft by Smoke & Fire - LA Live

    4.5(955 reviews)
    6.6 miDowntown
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    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!

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    Maple Block Meat Co

    4.2(213 reviews)
    5.8 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.

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    Moo's Craft Barbecue

    Moo's Craft Barbecue

    4.2(1k reviews)
    4.0 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 favorite as well. The ntexas chili was great, the Mac and cheese was creamy and the potato salad tasted homemade. We could tell it was made in house. The iced tea was refreshing. 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.

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