I've been wanting to try this place for awhile because I have a mild pulled pork sandwich…read moreobsession. I've been hesitant because it is in a trickier area, but I had no issues pulling in or parking! They have a few spots in the front, but otherwise I'm sure there is parking around the neighborhood. You walk inside to order and it is not a fancy looking place, but the people cooking the meat definitely know what they're doing!! It felt like an authentic Texas bbq spot. I didn't want the frills, I just wanted good food and that's what I got. I sat at a little table outside which was perfectly pleasant! The road wasn't too loud or anything. But really, the sandwich was SO good. I doused it in the spicy bbq and added the pickles and coleslaw and I ate the WHOLE thing. I shouldn't have. But it was great!! I want to come back and try their other bbq meats and sides!! I loved the pulled pork sandwich and would recommend sharing it if you do order it. Yum!! The service was great, too!!

The accurate rain forecast changed our Sunday adventuring plans, but considering the food we were…read moregoing to get into, BBQ felt like a sensible substitute. We hadn't visited since February, 2020. Before the pandemic might as well have been 10 years ago, if the world shut down 6 years ago. We were overdue for a followup visit. Judging by how the food went down, we were sore for it. We ordered the Big Tex: four meats and four sides - tri-tip, brisket, pulled pork and links; kale greens, bbq beans, mac and cheese and fries. We opted for the cornbread in the roll slot. It should be the top meats in your order, by premium scale and availability, but more often than they should be, the brisket/tri-tip selections are, 90%, obligatory orders. I think I have a love/hate relationship with the way LA treats the pepperoni pizza of bbq meats. Swinging Door broke us off proper though. Not too fatty. Great tenderism. And the accompanying sauce complemented the smoked all stars, rather than compensated for lack of flavor. Didn't stop me from loving their Whiskey bbq sauce though. The beans were a true bbq side, swimming in a mild sauce and containing lovely chunks of link. And the kale greens - sheesh - I think they might've switched to kale since our first visit. An effective exercise in alternative ruffage that holds seasoning and jucies for a similar bbq/soulfoud bite. We live further away now. Took the food to go, to prevent the intermittent rain from foiling more of our plans. It traveled well. And since I'm using our leftover bbq sauce on every other meal I cook, I'd say we successfully made do with our lunch substitute.

The food was delicious per usual. But the service??? Man. These folks truly make you feel welcomed…read more Such sweet people.

My first reviewed experience of 2025 was a disappointing bust! We really wanted to like this BBQ…read morespot; we're always on the lookout for good BBQ. But this ain't it I'm sorry to say. Take-out only, and after getting everything home and spending about $84.00 for 3 meals, I was salivating in anticipation.The cornbread muffin was my first sampling. A bit on the sweeter side but moist and delicious. Potato salad? A no, a big no, way too bland. Then I tried the Mac & cheese, something most BBQ spots never seem to get quite right. That was the verdict for this very dry side here as well. So what about the Tri-tip? They were completely out of their Brisket by the way, other than their burnt ends. And that wasn't much to speak of. Nor was the Tri-tip minus the sauce which is given on the side. The sauce was up to par. The only protein that was pretty decent was the chicken, even the breast was moist and tender. But the cornbread, sauce and chicken weren't enough to save this sinking ship. The wife and I also shared a side of their way too watered down, and poorly seasoned yams. Rather mushy with we guessed way too much maple syrup, nutmeg, cinnamon, sugar, and who knows what else. I don't believe we finished any more than half of our sides. Just all around disappointing and we definitely won't be back.

Coach Nick catered our basketball team banquet. We had over 150 people and every one of them left…read morehappy and full. His attention to detail while crafting the menu was second to none. He worked closely with us to understand our needs and our budget. His food was excellent. The pulled pork was my personal favorite but the tri tip was a hit with everyone. He had multiple sides and flavors of bbq sauce available depending on your taste. The day of the event - his hustle was unmatched. He not only went above and beyond to make sure no detail was missed and he also anticipated every request before quests could even ask. Can't wait to have him at every event we do. Would give him the highest recommendation as a person and as a chef. The best!

I've ordered from Coach Nick multiple times and always been impressed with his work. The Candied…read moreBacon is killer and a big treat. Ribs, and chicken are always smokey and juicy. His meat has a great crust and the fixin's are mouth watering! Get Coach Nick's BBQ while the prices are still GREAT! His BBQ is the REAL DEAL!

Our company's holiday party ordered catering from this location for a group of 18, and the…read moreexperience was excellent from start to finish. We were charged $30 per person, which felt very reasonable given current California pricing. Pickup was smooth and well organized. We ordered a variety of items including pork and beef ribs, mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, and coleslaw--everything was flavorful and well prepared, and the food was a hit with the entire group. The staff was a pleasure to work with--friendly, responsive, and genuinely helpful throughout the process. It also felt good supporting what appears to be a small business that clearly takes pride in both its food and customer service. I would absolutely order from here again and highly recommend this spot for company events or any large group orders.

I've been driving by this place for a while and I finally decided to stop in for their ribs !!!…read more Killer music playing in the background. Listening to some Zeppelin right now ;) THE BEST RIBS hands down that I've ever eaten !!! The meat falls off the bone !! They have an incredible BBQ sauce but quite frankly I barely used it as the ribs were amazing on their own ! Delicious ~. I'm blown away !! I'll be seeing you real soon. Thanks guys

It has been well over 3 years ago that we have had Smokey Cow. It was located on Sherman Way in Van…read moreNuys before they took a long hiatus. We were thrilled when we saw Smokey Cow resumed business and we were lucky enough to get some scrumptious BBQ before heading back to NorCal. Our favorite was the Beef Rib. This trip our favorite was the Brisket. My son said it ranks up there with Franklin's and Jack Black's in Texas, home of some of the best BBQ in the nation. The Brisket had an excellent smoke ring, nice seasoning and most of all it was super tender. Just outstanding, hard to get this good of brisket. The Beef Rib and Pork Ribs were pretty good but probably left on the grill just a tinge longer so it wasn't quite as moist as the last time I had Smokey Cow. I also had the homemade Mac and Cheese, pickles, chips and cole slaw. They make everything including the sauce except for the chips. Brisket 5+ Beef Ribs 4.25 Pork Ribs 4.25 Mac and Cheese 4.0 Sauces and sides 4.5 Great guys 5.0 Overall, excellent BBQ, nice guys and priced normally for BBQ faire. On my next trip to SoCal, I will be stopping by to get excellent BBQ and great service. If you haven't been there before, look for the alley entrance that goes behind the houses where the garages are and look for the lighted entrance. Go early, you don't want to miss out on some of the best BBQ in the area. Smokey Cow is my #1 BBQ, Swinging Door #2 and Bludso's #3.

I kept missing this place because it's actually off an alley, it's only open one day a week and it…read morecloses when the food runs out. We finally made it though and holy smokes it was delicious. The folks who run it are funny and friendly and the barbecue is amazing. My benchmark for awesome is usually baked beans and slaw, and sadly, there's no baked beans. The loaded mac and cheese makes up for it though! There's a lot of food for the price, too, which is always a plus.

Love it!!! This is a solid BBQ spot. The brisket was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. My plate…read morecame with three sides, and my absolute favorite was the elote. No complaints at all -- the prices were fair, the portions were generous, and the service was friendly and accommodating. You order at the counter, and they bring the food out to your table. They also have several shaded outdoor tables and plenty of parking, which makes the whole experience even better. Absolutely recommend this place, and I'll definitely be back soon. PS: I had started my food before I took the pics.

In our quest to find the best burgers in LA, we visited AJ's. We ordered at a small counter and…read morethen sat outside (there is no indoor seating). Both of us ordered our burgers cooked medium rare. Unfortunately, they were overcooked. The beef was tender, but lacked flavor. The tater tots were good. The staff is very friendly. Fortunately, they have a parking lot in the rear of the building, because street parking can be hard to find.

Excellent food, excellent communication and service. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes…read moreBBQ! Eager to order again.

Great food, was looking for BBQ nearby Encino and this fit the bill. Great value and prices, pulled…read morepork was ridiculously good. The complimentary BBQ sauce as well? Ridiculously good- can't recommend enough.

Just placed an order through Door Dash. There were few things I needed that weren't in the app…read more Sugar for the tea, butter, etc. So I called and was so happy someone actually answered. Most places don't. I spoke to Jasmine and she was so sweet. Told me she'd take care of it for me. Once I sent the order, I called again and spoke with Ally. She was also very sweet. Said it was all sitting out waiting for the order to come in. So, I'd like to thank them for their kindness and understanding. Can't wait for the food to get here. These 2 young ladies definitely made the experience wonderful and are a great representation for your company.

Wood Ranch Burbank never misses. The food is consistently delicious, perfectly cooked meats, great…read moreportions, and everything comes out hot and fresh. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. A reliable spot whether you're dining in or grabbing takeout. Definitely coming back.

Smoky brisket is so delicious for a Friday night fun…read more Got myself 2 lbs of brisket, and just went to town on this juicy, tender meat. It melts in my mouth. Amazing! Come try this juicy brisket cooked Texas style.

I have been to the old one in Compton they won hoodie awards and such. Not the same at all!!…read moreThe players are 35$ per plate with a up-charge of $3 for ribs. (At a rib joint, the nerve) but it wasn't my plate so oh well. First note this is a pick up spot only there is an ordering counter that no more than 4 people can be in at a time. The street is super dark and desolate looking it feels like an industrial area think City of Industry. There's no parking well there's one spot to park for pick up. The street parking is filled with what looked like broken down type cars the four I seen had chalk writing like tow yards do. To the food!!! Ordered 2 two meat meals that come with 2 sides. Not a piece of bread or muffin was included. Please notice the dry @$$ pulled pork? and I got 4 pieces of a rib tip that was the same as 1 maybe 2 real tips ANYWHERE else.the tips were chopped into 2-4 pieces from one full tip. So I really feel cheated and I was frigging hungry -hungry. The pork was dry and couldn't be swallowed without the bbq sauce and drink. She ordered a hot link with ribs and added a side of ribs for an additional $24. The sides came in a small container I had Mac n cheese and greens which every bite I was like wish I had cornbread to add to these greens. While she had greens and the sweet potato (which by the way was the best thing they had going on) the Mac was average I'm about to reheat and toast again before I hit send for this review. Reheated the side of ribs, greens and Mac and it's a bit better than the pulled pork, but this definitely isn't a bbq spot I'd advise anyone to go to nor would I dare try without bbq sauce and a lot of it. Dessert banana pudding last time I was here the desserts were pretty good. This tasted like the yoplait whips yogurts consistency and like knock of Nila wafers I was just sooo utterly disappointed.

Phenomenal brisket, really phenomenal everything. Excellent, friendly service and great vibes all…read morearound from P2. Try this BBQ if you get the chance!

From the owner: Southern craft BBQ with an Australasian twist! Popping up at Miracle Bakery on Sunday, Dec 15th…read morefrom 4pm til sold out.