From the food to the friendly attentive service everything was 5 stars for me. I took a drive down to Tehachapi just because it was a beautiful day out. After doing a quick Yelp search i found Red House BBQ. From the being to end the whole experience was great, we were greeted promptly and sat down just as fast. We opted to sit outside since it was a beautiful day with great weather. The patio and outside seating is huge, the inside is a bit smaller but still has plenty of seating and it's nice I love the decor. I went with the Tri Tip sandwich and added hot-links which was a great choice I also got a side of fries. The Tri Tip was well seasoned it had the crack peppercorn taste that I personally love. Served on a soft Brioche bun I believe. They give you 3 bbq sauces on the side to choose from Sweet and mild , mild and spicy all three were delicious. My wife and daughter went with the pulled pork sandwich which I tried an it was delicious,especially the little pieces of Bark. My wife had a side of Mac and cheese and my daughter a side salad. They said the Mac and cheese was delicious and so was the side salad it was fresh. They do have a small bar nothing big and offer beer,wine and some mixed drinks. Overall it was great experience and I say even better BBQ than most of the spots I've tried in Bakersfield. It's a shame it's about 45 mins away but I'll be definitely making the trip back soon to try something else on the menu. read more

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Visiting the area from out of town we wanted to try many of the local cuisines. This place was recommended due to its popularity among the locals. The food is delicious. All of it. Pulled pork, Mac n cheese, sliced Tri-tip. Very fresh and tasty, and large portions on the plate. The service was horrendous. It started with walking in and the waitress said "wait and have a seat". Wait and sit where? There was no easily identified waiting area. All the tables were full. Oh...across the room on the one empty seat at the bar. Glad I spotted it. We placed an order for onion rings as an appetizer while we reviewed the menu. Several minutes later we placed our entree order. Shortly after that our entrees came out, no appetizer. Five minutes after our entree arrived the appetizer showed up. I wanted my water refilled but we didn't see our waitress for 15mins, finally having to flag down another waitress to assist. Later I asked the manager to explain how the appetizer showed up long after our entrees, even though I placed the appetizer order first. She spoke so fast with a strong non-American accent that she was difficult to understand. I asked her to slow down because I didn't understand her, yet she continued to talk fast with her thick accent that I could only pick up bits and pieces. Something about fried food taking longer to cook than the already-prepared meat. I told her the service was disappointing. She said "okay" and told her waitress to fill my glass. And that was the end of the visit. I don't know who owns the place, but we did not receive a positive customer service experience, rather just getting lots of broken excuses. 2 stars for the food. Nothing for service and management. read more

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I was spending time with friends, and they wanted to come here for dinner. I haven't eaten here in so many years. For me, the smoke on the meat is too strong and upsets my stomach, so I just had ice tea while they ate. They seemed to enjoy their meals. Then today, I stopped by to see my friend at her work and offered to pick her up lunch. She picked here for a tri-tip sandwich. So two days in a row I was here after not being here for ten years. 11/29/25 read more

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Great BBQ, the beef ribs are a safe bet, the pastrami is very good as well. The service is friendly and pretty quick. The decor is quite eclectic, very original. They have a full bar and honestly we stop in whenever in Tehachapi. read more

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We'd been looking forward to trying this place for awhile, and drove 45 minutes specifically just to come here. My husband had had their food for lunch at NASA where they have a popup sometimes. It's super packed inside - there's nowhere to wait, so they had us awkwardly standing in the middle of the restaurant for 10-15 minutes while waiting for our table. Once we were seated, it took some time for someone to come ask us for our drink orders, but they were brought out fairly quickly. We already knew what we wanted to order and were starving, so we ordered when she brought the drinks. After we ordered, we proceeded to wait 45 minutes for our food. No one came to the table to check on us that entire time, to ask if we needed refills or even just give us an update on our food. The table next to us came in after we'd been waiting half an hour and got their food within 5 minutes of ordering. We tried for 10 minutes to get the attention of any of the servers without success. It was like they were intentionally ignoring us. We finally got someone's attention and they said they'd be over in a minute. They came and checked on the two tables next to us and then started to run off without even looking at us, but my husband called several times and finally got her attention. He asked how much longer our food would be and she gave us a huge attitude stating they'd been busy all day, so it might take awhile. He let her know we'd already been waiting 40 minutes and that the table next to us had come in 15 minutes ago and were already eating. She got really snippy and said it depends on what you order as to how long it will take but finally said she'd check in the back. Again, with extreme attitude and looked super put out. Mine and my husband's food magically appeared in about 5 minutes after this and she looked so upset when she brought it and practically slammed it on the table. About 5 minutes after that, our son's food finally came out, then after another 5 minutes our daughter's came out. A simple "sorry you've been waiting so long, I'll check on the food" would've gone a long way rather than acting upset that we were trying to check on our food after waiting so long. The kids loved their food (they got sandwiches). My pulled pork was chewy and bland (and I agree with the review saying the bbq sauce is watery!). The Mac and cheese was amazing, probably the best thing there. Two stars for the food, zero for the service. read more

We came here for a late lunch on Wednesday. And I assumed it would be pretty quiet but it was packed. We did have to wait a while but once we got seated we were served right away. My boys got the kids pulled chicken sandwich, my mom got the tri tip sandwich with green coleslaw and I got the pulled pork sandwich with okra as the side. I loved all of the food. Next time I come here though I may ask for the meat without the bread. It just gets soggy from all the delicious sauce. The okra was fire. read more

Red House BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Awesome BBQ and Smoked Meat! Small place so be patient! The brisket is thick sliced and the tri tip was very tender. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Still the best BBQ around. I drive 45 minutes out of my way to go to Red House whenever I can. It's small and quirky, and always worth it. read more

Red House BBQ - Outdoor dining on the patio - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

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Food is great. Pull pork is tasty, now the brisket was to die for! Brisket just melts in your mouth. Wife loved the Mac and cheese oh and the onion rings are perfect. Overall, the ambiance is nice and mild western gold rush settings. Love it. We had two waitress and they mother were very nice and attentive. I highly recommend y'all to come try this place out in the beautiful city of Tehachapi Cal read more

Red House BBQ - Tri tip, brisket, onion rings and cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

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One of the better BBQ joints I've visited. Upon entering you feel welcomed as the employees greet you and genuinely appear to happy at work. This is definitely a family restaurant not a white table cloth joint. They have a large selection of bbq (chicken- pork - baby back ribs - beef ribs to name a few). We have tried numerous items and they all were top notch. Additionally prices were very affordable. You do have to go a little out of your way from the freeway but it's worth the effort. read more

Extremely busy when we went tonight, not a seat unfilled we waited for about 20 minutes to be seated outside in the patio section as there's no standing room. The restaurant itself seemed to clean as well as the restroom. The staff was very friendly, welcoming, and made sure we were taken care of. The food was great wasn't our first choice, but it sounds like they ran out of a lot of stuff. We will definitely be back to try some more later more to come.. read more

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Our journey home through the Mohave desert took longer than expected. Unable to find a decent looking place to eat in the town of Mohave, we decided to press on into the hills and take our chances in Tehachapi. Our efforts were rewarded with maybe the best BBQ in southern California. Brisket that literally melts away in your mouth. Home made pastrami that rivals the best Jewish deli's in New York. Perfectly fried catfish and chicken. All beers on tap were brewed at the local brewery and were phenomenal. The staff were amazingly attentive without being overbearing, and even the owner came out to chat it up with her guests. If you're anywhere near this neck of the woods, do yourself a favor and make a lasting memory at Red House BBQ! read more

Still one of the best spots in the area for BBQ. This us my first visit since they switched to table service and it went very smoothly. There were plenty of open tables when we arrived at 5 but they were filling up quick by 6. Hubby loved his beef ribs and left quite the boneyar behind. MiL liked the catfish but wished it had a bit more seasoning though she usually likes things very salty, to be fair. I really liked the tender pork ribs and well seasoned fries. The shrimp actually had a bit too much salt for me, but they were nicely cooked. I definitely recommend a visit if you want something rustic and hearty. No plating with tweezers here! read more

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Best bbq in California. The meat is so tender, juicy, and fresh. The homemade bbq sauces are packed with so much flavor. The Mac & cheese was so creamy & so addicting. I wish the cornbread was a bit warmer but that's just a preference. It's perfect just how it's made. We ordered fried pickles to start and boy oh boy they were tasty. My family was beyond pleased with their dishes and combo meat plates. Everyone is so welcoming and accommodating. We were seated pretty fast and the food came at a reasonable time. Everything about Red House BBQ just felt comforting. Definitely will be back. read more

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Yummy, yummy, yummy! Great food and plenty of it! Super nice and attentive staff. The ambiance is feeling dated; lots of stuff hanging on the walls and about, luckily all dusted, but sure it's all been there over 20 years. Very distracting from the good food and good people. read more

Went to the Red House BBQ in tehachapi this place is pretty much on point Man the ribs are meaty the chicken is on point. The pulled pork is good and the french fries and the mac and cheese wow definitely will go back so if you want your bellies full and you want to go to sleep afterwards this is the place to go. read more

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I see the previous reviews, so I truly believe this was just a one-off experience. We came after the Apple Fest--it was busy, but the outside seating wasn't too crowded (though it was cold). The server told us it might take a bit to get our food; when I asked how long, she said about 30 minutes. I asked if we could at least get our appetizer first, and she said of course. Unfortunately, the appetizer came out with our entrées OVER an hour later while we sat there hungry and freezing. The food was mediocre at best. I'll try it again, though, because this isn't the typical experience. read more

This is a small establishment, though they do have outdoor seating available, about 8 tables indoors. Very hunting lodge-esqe. Lots of mounted animals on the walls. We were say immediately and all of the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I ordered the pork belly sandwich and a side of red slaw. That pork belly is addictive. They "candy" it in a honey bourbon bbq sauce. The red slaw is vinegar based but not overly sour. Great counterpoint. My friends ordered the brisket, which was fork tender and huge beef ribs. They, also, got the green slaw and it was perfectly dressed, not overly mayonnaise-y. Definitely some of the best bbq I've ever had. read more

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Loved the atmosphere in there, with all of the writing on the walls and fun tiles in the bathrooms. We had the Rib of the Beast and shared it, it was HUGE! And the meat fell right off the bone, cooked to perfection. We had a baked potato, and unfortunately that didn't have much flavor, even with the toppings. Our kids had tri tip, Mac and cheese, brisket, and a pulled pork sandwich. They all loved it and had leftovers too! We also had some fried pickles, those were delicious! read more

Red House BBQ - Rib Of The Beast - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Hadn't t been here in years but when I was in the area, I remember having had a great experience so I decided to check it out again. I was a bit confused when we arrived as I don't remember it being a sit-down place but I guess that is new. We were told to grab a seat and our server quickly came to take our order. Two drinks and two sandwiches- pulled pork and pastrami. The food came pretty quick for how busy it was but we had to remind the server that we still needed our drinks. Pulled pork sandwich had lots of burnt pieces and was very greasy. The coleslaw was almost non-existent so I can't judge on the flavor. The "spicy' sauce on the table was not spicy at all, and had more of a smokey flavor than anything. For my partner's pastrami, the menu said "choice of bread" yet we were not asked about the bread preference. The pastrami itself was nothing special and the tiny bread it came in was comical as it resembled a hot dog bun. I don't think the small bag of potato chips that came with each sandwich justified the price. We never got a drink refill and were quickly ushered out. They have a 3% fee for using card and 3% "discount" for using cash. I happened to have a $100 bill in my wallet so I used that to pay, yet when my change was returned, I was $28 short as the server returned the total amount of the meal as the change and not the change amount itself! The mistake was quickly fixed and they apologized. The restaurant itself is messy and cluttered but I guess that's the vibe they're going for. Restrooms were clean and maintained. I did see a "help wanted" sign in the front so maybe things will turn around when they get said help. read more

We went on a Wednesday evening. The service was terrible. It appeared that the servers did not have assigned tables. Once we did order, the food was played very quickly. After receiving the food, no server ever came by our table again. No drink refills, no missing cornbread. The chili was awful, no depth of flavor, just tasted like chili powder. My husband said his brisket and beans were good. The environment was fine. So if you want takeout, but don't want chili, then maybe you would like this place. Only took 20 minutes to get our check after asking the busgirl to find someone to bring it to us. read more

We ordered the Cobb salad which is Big! Very delicious and generous with the serving. We also ordered the Big Midget great sandwiche, link is spicy for me but the hubby loved it. Definitely will come back. Great vibe in the restaurant. read more

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I'll gladly make the drive up the hill from the flatlands for this place. Best BBQ in Kern County, hands down. You can literally smell the hickory smoke from the street. The brisket melts in your mouth, and if you don't get the Pastrami Mac on the side, you're doing it wrong. Great spot to grab a cold beer on the patio after a long week. read more

The food was amazing the service 5 stars !! I got the tri tip and brisket plate a la carte , grandma got the fried fish and the kids got pulled pork / tri tip sandwich's , soooo good ! The kids and I LOVED the fried cinnamon bread with ice cream !!! Soooo good ! We will be come back for some more bbq. I also liked that the meat was smoked and seasoned and not smothered in bbq sauce , I like to to control the amount I want , but the meat was so good I didn't really need any bbq sauce ! So good ! read more

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Came here for the first time with my family and my toddlers to check out their barbecue. We didn't eat much and put the leftovers to go. So I saved some of their watered down "SWEET N SMOKY" Sauce with our to go boxes and a RUDE OLD MAN came over to tell us that they charge $4 for the sauce. My husband apologized and told him we didnt know and what the man did was he ordered the cash registrar to hand us another $4 charge for the sauce and thats when we got up and told them we are leaving the sauce they can have it. It was even nothing compared to Lucille's BBQ SAUCE. Not only that he humiliated us, I aready paid ahead and even left a tip on top of their 3% credit card charge. For those first timers who are looking to go to this place, their BBQ is dry. And bland. So you will need to pour over a hella their watered down bbq sauces to finish it. And for the old man with the long white hair and beard standing at the alcohol counter, you probably own or manage the store, yeah you can have all the sauce at your place we are never coming back or even recommend people to go there and be treated the way you treated us. Kudos to you! read more

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Everything was amazing! Staff was great and food was outstanding I would highly recommend.

Food was fantastic . Waterfall inside was very interesting Brisket was smoked and very tender. You won't leave hungry read more

Our 'must stop' coming home. We load up on a half chicken and a half rack of ribs. The red slaw and beans (that I add bbq sauce to) is our lunch/dinner to welcome us home. About $50. "Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself "!! read more

Great BBQ! Found this place while visiting Tehachapi and the food was excellent. The sliced brisket plate was delicious. The meat was so tender and juicy. We also ordered the beef ribs. They came with mashed bourbon yams and cornbread. The ribs were a bit on the dry side... so the consistency was more like beef jerky. Not enjoyable but tasty. I would have preferred the meat to be juicy and tender like the brisket. We also tasted the pulled pork sandwich. The pork was delicious and tender. You must try the mac-n-cheese. It was amazing and yummy. It was gooey and so tasty with a hint of smoke- we ordered a second side of it!! The service was good, friendly and quick. The place is cute and definitely has a country and outdoor set feel to it. The place is very rustic and charming. We did notice exposed insulation way up in the ceiling so they may want to take care of that. Just sayin'! The bathroom was the coolest place in the restaurant; the everywhere else it was not cool but bearable. The prices were good at this place for BBQ so looking forward to venturing over there again to try their pulled chicken and hot links. They also have a few Cajun dishes, featuring Cajun shrimp. We were enjoying our food so much, forgot to take pics. But got the menu. Enjoy! read more

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Flew in specifically to try the BBQ here and it was a great call! Had the half rack of wet St Louis style ribs, red Cole Slaw, and Corn Bread. A perfect lunch. This is a great venue downtown and walking distance to museums, shops and, of course, the airport. Very friendly and attentive service. I'll be back! read more

Red House BBQ - St Louis Ribs (wet), red slaw, corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Whoa...Again and again I stop at this AMAZING restaurant and it NEVER disappoints...This one word **PASTRAMI** I've had pastrami all over the country and THIS is top tier, make a special trip kinda pastrami!! Absolutely AMAZING!!! Bought a couple pounds, brought it home, reheated as the owner advised and HOLY COW, besides Langer's in LA, maybe the BEST pastrami sandwich I've ever had!!! First off, if you're not eating at Red House BBQ in Tehachapi already, you're missing out!! Nothing I've ever eaten here was bad! It's ALL really good! EVERYTHING....DO NOT forget the Brisket and the Mac and Cheese!! Both are like no other in this area and others... Staff is ALWAYS amazing, food is made quickly, restaurant is clean and I don't know of any other place with this level of BBQ food! PLEASE eat here!!! read more

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My friend and I met up half way and this was it, neither one of was here before and I think from now on this is it! Very cute rustic adventure place for out of town peeps like us! Staff is simply beautiful people! Ahh good food ever so delicious generous portions I had it for next few days - ribs! Yum!!! This is a hidden new found gem for us! read more

Red House BBQ - We botb drove close to an hour from different locations to get here! Delicious BBQ! - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Red House is a cool local spot in Tehachapi. They're known for their bbq and didn't disappoint. Food was good. We tried the brisket, pulled pork, chili, and mac n cheese. Good all around. A few different bbq sauces to complement meats - spicy, sweet, and mild. I personally liked the sweet and mild. The serving was enough to take leftovers home. Staff was very friendly and helpful w/ suggestions. They do have their own parking lot. Memorabilia inside restaurant gives its personality. read more

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A group of us on motorcycles stopped at this place for lunch. First time being there for me. There are several other BBQ places we eat at around SoCal. Most do not impress me. THIS ONE DOES! I ordered the brisket sandwich that came with a side salad and ordered blue cheese dressing. The sandwich was really good and juicy! I also ordered pulled pork AND pastrami sandwiches "to go" so that my girlfriend and I could try some other ones at a later time. I had brought some gallon Ziplock bags with me just for that purpose! Turns out, they were out of pastrami! :-( They were very accommodating in packaging the food to go that would transport on a motorcycle. Also turns out I might not have had enough room in my luggage for another sandwich/side anyway. WE WILL BE GOING BACK! read more

Great spot in Tehachapi. The ribs were incredible!! It doesn't look like much from the outside (a dive as Guy Fieri might call it) but the people are friendly and the food is great. Order at the counter and sit down to enjoy your delicious meal. Grab an Indian Fry Bread for dessert!! The BBQ is great and the sandwiches are good too. Price is really reasonable for the quality and amount of food. read more

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Fantastic assortment of bbq everything from chicken, brisket to the ribs. Melt in your mouth.

Fantastic bbq and people. We travel every winter from Bend to Sedona and are so sad if they happen to be closed on our night in Tehachapi either direction. Do yourself a favor and try it. Atmosphere is fun if you get to eat in rather than takeout because of our Corgi! read more

Service was slow, placed order and then waited I ordered pulled pork potatoes it was mediocre flat taste but ok, my wife ordered a salad it was full of onions and tiny. Heard great reviews about this place but we were not impressed. read more

Are you kidding me? Seriously! We waited over an hour and thirty minutes for a Cobb salad and an Indian taco! I know it's a Saturday but seriously? They turned the phone off because they were just busy! That's crazy unprofessional and just ridiculous.. I didn't expect my food right away, but she told us 30 to 45 minutes and we still waited for over an hour and a half. If she had told us that we would've left. I saw several people leaving just ridiculous.We won't come back here again. Business should plan for days like this! We didn't get the brisket we ordered because they ran out. So it was tri tip. Nothing special. It wasn't worth the wait. Even my husband was left unimpressed! Won't come back! read more

Food is great and have always had friendly service here! The meat may be the star, but as a vegetarian, I greatly enjoy the cornbread and the mac and cheese! It's nice to have something good for everyone! read more