We are very thankful for our Rebel BBQ dinner! Michelle is awesome! We had the tastiest tritrip, fries, coleslaw, garlic bread and Mac and cheese. I made a "sandwich" with my bread, sauce, tritip and coleslaw!!! Yummers!! We kept commenting on how good and hot the fries are! After spending a hot day on the cool river, soon after lunch, we were excited to have this planned for dinner. We arrived 20 minutes before closing on a Saturday night and Michelle graciously seated us and fed us some fabulous food! She's a gem! We are so thankful for her kindness and patience, plus the great food didn't disappoint! We walked from Days Inn and appreciate how close by it is! If driving to eat there I noticed it has great parking! It's a very clean restaurant, yummy tasty hot dinner, great cold beer, and authentic kind staff! Thank you for the surprise one of a kind, "hole in the wall" special Blythe dining experience! Make sure to stop by coming or going, plan to eat here after spending a day on the river, or swing by to support some great people. Your full belly will be thankful you did! We feel great after eating at Rebel BBQ and appreciate the quality of the food. I'm very sensitive to non home-cooked meals and am grateful to not be suffering from usual eating out "bubble guts" ! Hahaha. Thanks again Michelle! Until next time!! Wooohooo for Rebel BBQ!! read more

Sadly once again I got burnt by bad BBQ and I regret even stepping foot into this place. I should have been forewarned about this place as soon as I got inside the restaurant. First off the place was empty and secondly none of the food looked inviting. The only reason I picked this place was based on the good reviews but I should have looked at the worst reviews first. This was just plain garbage and an insult to anyone believing they are selling authentic BBQ. The St Louis style ribs were dry and uneatable. Their garlic bread basically was a stale hot dog bun and the coleslaw was the only thing somewhat decent but bland. The only thing decent in this place was the service but that didn't save it! read more

Expensive , average. I've tried them on 3 occasions and have been startled by my bill and underwhelmed by my food each time. Their beverage prices are especially inflated. Not awful, just not worth their prices, (which I realize is relative to personal income ). Something besides the many many Mexican food restaurants, is good to have in Blythe , so I hope the tourists "passing through" on I-10 , keep them in business., read more

We drove all day and wanted a decent meal close by our hotel so took a chance on this spot since we love BBQ. Luckily, we beat the evening rush and the girl at the desk was friendly, answering our questions, although didn't seem too familiar with the menu. We were actually in the mood for whole chicken, not pulled, and were told by her that wasn't an option so were a little bummed to find out after we ordered that they do have whole chicken on the menu. In general, they have a lot of food choices which is nice. We had to ask for our table to be cleaned off, and kind of kicked the spilled food on the floor aside as we settled in. Our draft Kona beers and food were brought out quickly. I ordered a Greek salad with tri-tip and my guy had the Ortega chili tri-tip sandwich. We both looked at his over greased, soggy yet burnt bread that immediately fell apart when he attempted to eat it. He picked up a fork and said I'll just eat it like this.. My salad wasn't bad thankfully, however, the tri-tip was very overcooked, lacked flavor, and was chewy for both of our meals. We also ordered jalepeno hush puppies, which tasted ok but for six dollars were small. I feel like this place has potential but the flavors and quality of the food were not there for us. Unfortunately there aren't many food choices in Blythe so might be worth taking your chances here. read more

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If you're in Blythe and craving some great barbecue, Rebels is the place to go! My coworker and I stopped by after some locals recommended it, and we're so glad we did. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by Michelle, who was super friendly and helpful. She took the time to ask us a few questions about how hungry we were and whether we were dining in before making some great food recommendations. When our food arrived, we were blown away by the huge portions and the variety of dipping sauces that came with our entrées. I ordered the chicken and rib combo with steak fries, beans, and garlic bread, and everything was delicious! The chicken was definitely my favorite, and the garlic bread was spot-on. My coworker got the Rebel Cheese Fries, and you really can't go wrong with those--they were so good and definitely big enough for us to share. We also got a chance to chat with Angel, who I believe was the pit-master/cook. He was really friendly and asked if we were visiting. We mentioned we were in town for a short stay, and after eating here, we could see why this place came so highly recommended! The prices are pretty accurate for what you get--definitely worth it for the quality and portion sizes. If you're driving through or staying in Blythe for the night, this place is a must-try. Thumbs up! read more

Rebel BBQ - Rebel Cheese Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

Food was pretty bland. We all had uncomfortable stomachs on our way back to LA. The server was great! She constantly checked in with a friendly smile. Sad to see a small business close permanently, but it kinda makes sense. All the meats seemed like they were just torched in order to be heated so they tasted like oil and heat. We were the first customers so it tells me this was not smoked today, but probably a day or 2 ago!! read more

Was passing through Blythe on a trip to Arizona and found Rebel highly rated on Yelp. We were excited to try a local barbecue spot and this was a great option for take-out/a quick meal. It was pretty busy inside the Sunday we went. You order at a counter and they do have dining available inside. The staff working at the counter was really friendly. They have parking available right outside the restaurant. It's easily accessible from the freeway. I opted for the BLT - C and my husband ordered the Cuban. Both were delicious but I wish we had ordered extra barbecue sauce. My BLT - C was a bit dry. You have to pay for extra sauce but I think it would've been worth it. My husband also really enjoyed the jalapeño potato salad (sides also cost extra money and are not included). Overall, great spot. The bathroom was in need of some help the day I went. There was no soap and despite having a toilet paper holder, it wasn't in use. Toilet paper was situated on the back of the toilet seat. A staff working there literally exited the bathroom as I was entering. It was surprising they didn't try to stock supplies having just been in there. read more

Rebel BBQ - BLT - C - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

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Good bbq at this little place in Blythe. Driving home to SoCal from Arizona is a 6 hour proposition. Aside from a few gas stations along the way, there's not much to do but watch the desert landscape. A golf friend and myself were doing this recently and decided to have dinner in Blythe. There's plenty of the regular fast food places but we wanted something better. We chose Rebel BBQ. At first look, I wasn't sure if we chose correctly. We each ordered a dinner, his with ribs and mine a multi meat dinner. The ribs were tender, juicy and fall-off-the-bone good. My Mac and cheese side had a nice spicy kick to it that went well with their spicy bbq sauce I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion that I received and so leftovers will be enjoyed tonight by both of us. This place was busy with locals doing takeout but for weary travelers, dining in is a relaxing experience; and cool when it's 104 outside. We made a great choice in stopping here and would do it again if we're driving that road. read more

Good service and ambience. Food is quite good. Make sure you put a lot of BBQ sauce on it. The pulled pork isn't that good but the brisket and Mac and cheese was good. read more

Rebel BBQ - Garlic bread and sides - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

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Our group of 9 and a dog stopped by Rebel BBQ for a bite to eat on our return from AZ. Apologies for no pics, but we were hungry, with a dog, sitting outside in 109 degree heat. Although you order at the counter and wait at your table, the servers were attentive, friendly, and responsive. Our group enjoyed the tri tip, brisket, pulled chicken, Mac n cheese, baked beans and steak fries. The food was very good, meats were smoked, flavorful and tender, the garlic bread was perfectly warm and soft, and seasoning on the steak fries was awesome (my mom's favorite). We had a great experience at Rebel and agreed to return on our trips to AZ. read more

In Miami a Cubano is a marvelous pressed sandwich, a classy affair with exquisite taste. Here, the Cuban sandwich is a meaty mess, served overflowing out of a hoagie. Something about the cheese or buttered bread is maybe off a bit, but I really can't complain. I was hungry, and it hit the spot. They have lots of BBQ sandwiches and beer, and the staff is friendly and quick. Ambiance is what you'd expect off I-10, next to the McDonald's, with tables & stools and parking in the back. read more

I used to look forward to stopping by this place every time I drove to California from Arizona. Wasn't just better than other places in Blythe, it was a destination BBQ joint. Was a five star for me back in the day. I would tell people to make time to stop here. What happened? Bun was stale on my brisket sandwich (on a Saturday). Meat was mediocre. Not terrible, just not special or standout. Needed too much barbecue sauce to establish flavor. Flavor that used to be so deep. The Brisket sandwich I ate at QT the other week out of desperation was more satisfying than this. I was so hungry. And to be clear, I ate the whole thing. The sandwich wasn't gross. And I would still prefer Rebel over the other food choices in Blythe. But it was just okay. I hate leaving this review. Would normally chalk it up to a bad day, but reading other similar recent reviews, I'm compelled to add to the chorus. Because I want them to succeed. Hope they can figure out the secret sauce and regain the magic. read more

Rebel BBQ - Brisket sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

Such nice people and the food was so amazing! We had the Cuban and the sandwich with the smoked bacon and shredded pork on grilled sourdough with aioli .The jalapeño potato salad was great! A little slice of paradise right off of the 10 freeway. read more

The Sweet Potato Fries were incredible! The cinnamon was great with it. I also tried their Mediterranean sandwich and substituted the chicken with their trip tip. That was a thick sandwich. Delicious but the trip tip needs more seasoning so I used alot of their bbq sauce on the table read more

Rebel BBQ - Mediterranean with Tri tip - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

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My new stop on the way to CA. 5 stars baby. Enjoyed my order taker and she recommended the smoked pastrami. Smoked pastrami! Never heard of it. OK, I'll bite. And so glad I did! It was awesome! The hoagie bun was excellent, fresh and soft. Their house sauce is really good, I would say a mixture of mayo, some spicy BBQ sauce, and ??? But it was good. That smoked pastrami...nice flavor, good smoky flavor. Excellent. Perfect combinations of flavor in the sandwich. So glad to know that there is something good to eat that's not one of the fast food places in Blythe. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

Rebel BBQ - Smoked pastrami - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

This place appears to be out of business! We went on a Friday around 1p. Doors and gates to porch area are locked.

Just found out they closed Such great quality and service. Amazing fries and brisket! Re open something soon!!!!

Blythe is the obligatory stop on the way from CA to AZ and I was happy that McDonald's had some competition! Rebel BBQ is in a food oasis, flanked by McDonald's, Jack in the Box, La Paloma, among others. Rebel bbq is very popular but the line moves quickly. I had 1/2 lb of brisket and my wife had the smoked grilled veggie sandwich and we split sweet potato fries. The brisket was a big miss. I'm not actually sure it's smoked -- it was a uniform grey, no smoke ring, and chewy. Frankly, I may be spoiled by great bbq in Orange County (Heritage BBQ!), but at $15 for a half pound, I was unimpressed. I just drenched it with bbq sauce and moved on. My wife's sandwich was great. Not very big, but it smelled sooo good, reminiscent of fajitas or. Philly cheesesteak restaurant. My wife ate it all and gave it a thumbs up. The sweet potato fires were good too. These waffle fries were smoky and sweet and I believe they they're salted with salt, brown sugar, and paprika(?). Either way, they were tasty. Service was friendly and food came out quickly. The interior is simple but clean. I was grateful they had one bathroom, but it had a line. Our total was $40 for two -- not bad for a bbq, but if you're looking for smoky, tender brisket, I suggest you move on. Maybe the pork sandwiches are better. Next time, I'll go for Mexican food. read more

Rebel BBQ - Grilled smoked veggie sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

The brisket, pulled pork, creamy slaw and even little bones as treats for our dogs are awesome! They never cease to please and always make this a "must stop" on the way to Phoenix or LA. read more

Rebel BBQ - Dining area - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

Look, it's Blythe. Blythe, home to the worst Del Taco and Jack in the Box I've ever been to. I kept my expectations low. Especially for a little box of a place that you could blink and miss next to McDonald's. The good: fast, very polite service. Super clean floors inside. Outdoor seating with clean tables. A kids' menu and vegetarian options (at a BBQ place!) Food is mostly made out of real ingredients. The bad: they seem to have one idea of "seasoning" and it's "spicy." No layering of flavors going on here, nothing subtle. Just spicy, no flavor. (And I like spicy when it's in service of flavor! But not when it's so one-note.) Fries have lots of salt and pepper, but are kind of greasy. The bread used for sandwiches is kind of low quality, especially the pita. Adding a few different layers of flavor (maybe some cumin on the chicken, how about some hummus on the vegetarian sandwich?) would help. Ambiance is non existent unless "closed dive bar's kitchen" is an ambiance. The meh: prices are mid-range, decent portions for the price but not exactly the quality I would expect. Single user bathroom means you may wait if you need to go. Is it a better choice than fast food if you have to eat in Blythe? Depends on your priorities. It's clean, it's edible, it was served fast, at the right temperature, with a polite smile. 3.5 stars. read more

A solid 4 stars, Rebel BBQ is tasty. Right off the highway and a very local type of joint. Order up, sit and your plate comes to you. The chicken bbq sandwich was tasty topped with coleslaw. The fries very good. The chili was also tasty with onions and cheese to top off with. Baked bean side was ok. Great local ambience. Would def go back if I were passing through again. read more

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Food and service were both excellent. Had jumbo Smoked Chicken Thigh which turns out to be a thigh and leg combo. Also some of the best steak fries I've had 6 tables indoors plus outside area. Food was ready in about 5 minutes! read more

Rebel BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

Fantastic food and service! Michelle was awesome! Try the pastrami! OMG!!! Ribs, sauce, pulled pork and chicken all great as well! So glad we pulled off the highway!!! Please put one of these in Glendale AZ! read more

This is a must stop place weather your coming or going. I plan my trip around there hours of operations. Great BBQ here for sure. Ribs, Paatrami, burgers are all dam good. Sides make the grade as well. great steak fries, garlic bread and potato salad. You just can't go wrong. Nice with with indoor and outdoor seating. I've been here over year at least 30 times. I don't know what happened to my orginal review when the first open. Still 5 stars after All These years read more

Cooks have an attitude, food is gross, prices are too high for the quality and amount you receive, and they talk crap about amount of tips received while patrons are eating in this establishment. Save yourself the money and rethink this subpar, overrated "bbq" joint. . read more

The meat plate tasted like lukewarm dog scraps. Dry bits of cut up meat. I guarantee you will have the same experience. Do yourself a favor and just get McDonald's or Chipotle. read more

Great smoked meat the sandwiches are crazy good. It's been 3 years since I was here last and it didn't disappoint.

Don't believe the 4-star average this place is trash. Brisket dry and flavorless probably the worst I've had in recent memory. Pastrami bland, chicken was dry and stringy . The only thing we enjoyed were the sweet potato fries. Would not recommend. read more

I saw this place on YouTube, Tosh.0 etc, don't trust BBQ place with a large menu, maybe I was there too early, the meat had no smoke, beer wasn't very cold. I took the bbq sauce on the table for hot sauce because it was so watery. The customer service is why I gave them three stars, the two ladies were very nice and a clean restroom. read more

Rebel BBQ - Sign - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

WOW ! Unexpected treat ! Had the Meat Platter Feast. Enough food for 2 and really really good BBQ ! Ago the jalapeño hush puppies. Recommend yes. read more

Rebel BBQ - Rebel bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

Seriously disappointed. Ordered brisket sandwiches on hoagies. Meat was dry and bun was extremely stale and hard at both ends. My daughter's hamburger was micro-thin and very overcooked. We wanted to like it, but we won't be back. read more

Culinarily the high point of our visit to Quartzsite/Ehrenberg/Blythe. Pricey but not unfairly so for such a generously portioned, high-quality lunch. My Total Pig platter was savory indeed, with thick-cut firm bacon and nicely smoked ham and pork. I added their "R sauce" at the table for the finishing touch. DW's Pretty and Pink satisfied her greatly, and was big enough to take half home. I finished the other half the next day, and I was impressed at how great their pastrami worked as a BBQ meat (never tried that before). We had our old fur-girl with us on this trip, so we all ate on the patio in 110° heat, but there was plenty of shade, a nice breeze, and the staff was great about our taking a cup of ice out from time to time to keep her comfortable. (She had no complaints about the meat crumbs, either!) We've eaten at both the Blythe and Havasu outlets, and this one is by far the better of the two. read more

Rebel BBQ is remarkable! We had the meat platter with sweet potato fries, hush puppies, and slaw. I can't remember ever getting such a delightful combo. If you're ever in Blythe and want truly authentic southern BBQ, treat yourself to a BBQ restaurant that makes Dickey's seem like McDonalds! read more

Rebel BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

Unfortunately, I got there a bit too late for a full choice, but I was there about a year ago, and wanted to get back. Last time, I got a variety of entrees, but this time I got the BLTC Pulled Pork sandwich, and an order of onion rings. It was grilled, like a grilled cheese. It was superb. I don't eat out much because I am always disappointed by something. The sandwich had a good filling of stuff. I could taste each of the components and the sourdough bread was the crowning achievement. I definitely will be a repeat customer... read more

We got the meat platter and brisket chilli. It was so much meat and I love everything I had. Surprisingly the tortilla chips that came with the chili were the best I have ever had. The service + transaction was fast and good. Clean interior, tables and floors. They also have an outdoor patio if you want to eat outside. read more

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Not sure what the hype is about the BBQ here. Tish took my order and was very friendly and helpful. Food came out really quick I got the pulled pork sandwich. Meat was cold and really had no flavor. Maybe I got the wrong thing just wasn't impressed and tossed it. The onion rings I did enjoy after getting some ranch so made that my meal. Employees are friendly here and this place isn't horrible for what Blythe has to offer. read more

Rebel BBQ - Onion Rings - Barbeque Near Me - Blythe, California

Great food good service kind of small so don't plan on bringing your big family. I recommend the teriyaki oh sandwich. All the food is good.

Was expecting real BBQ, but the brisket tasted like it was cooked in a crock pot, however the BBQ sauce was ok, and the shoestring fries were really good. Service was great. read more

Rebel-icious! My family was hungry after being on the road all day. Service was quick, friendly and efficient. I had the Ortega Tri tip sandwich. Very tasty but messy. Make sure to grab some extra napkins. My wife's pastrami sandwich featured thick chunks of smoked peppered meat. Pour some of their BBQ sauce over it. My kids devoured their food before I could snap photos. The fries were okay. The onion rings were solid. The au jus for one of the sandwiches was weak and had a trace of beef bouillon flavoring. We took our dinner to go to enjoy at the hotel. Inside was air conditioned with a clean bathroom. We were welcomed upon entering and wished well at our exit. I appreciate the hospitality! I will definitely make this a stop upon future trips! read more

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Great service, great food, great smiling staff! We got two Rueben's and onion rings! Was awesome!