This is the best BBQ restaurant I have ever been to. I absolutely LOVE the brisket. It's smoky and so tender. The mac and cheese is creamy and flavorful. The chili, oh my God, the chili. It is very spicy and when you order it they will warn you. However, if you like spicy you will most likely love the chili. I recently tried the Indian Fry bread and I was very pleased. It is delicious with powdered sugar, butter and honey. *You get a slight discount if you pay in cash! read more

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Upon arriving with our large family we were warmly greeted by customers + the staff. We had plans on meeting a large family so I was so happy to know they had outdoor seating. The waitress was very attentive to getting us water until the rest of our party arrived. * you order inside* I got the catfish (2) Side: hush puppies Fried pickles This was amazing no complaints. My husband ordered chicken bbq sandwich he said it needed more bbq. Which you can drench to your liking with the wide selection of options. I picked at my husbands sweet potato fries they were made to perfection. We will definitely be back to try more yummy bbq food! read more

Yelp reviewed this place very highly so I was super excited to try it. Then another person I met from Tehachapi told me how great it was... so I assume it was a bad night or too close to closing. I dunno what the deal was but it was not delicious. The ribs were way way too saucy and they were not tender or fall off the bone soft. The pulled pork sandwich was presented like it didn't matter to anyone. It was two chunks of meat that were not pulled apart with some kind of mustard thrown on only on side and a dollop of coleslaw. Nothing about the sandwich was good. The jalapeno corn bread was good but required tons of honey to moisten it up. The saving grace of the meal was the Mac N Cheese and the Pot Beans. Both of which were recommended by the person I met when I told him I was going to Red House because Yelp told me to. The mac n cheese was just mac n cheese but it wasn't bad so it saved a portion of my dinner. The pot beans were very very good however they did not go with the BBQ flavor. I would have loved them in a burrito! Separate Information: Next to the patio are three or four tepees. They are set up for hikers from the Pacific Crest Trail to stay in for however long they need. Red House also offers their bathrooms and have an outdoor cleaning area for showers or clothing. I think this is amazing and so incredibly thoughtful. read more

Red House BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Really tasty BBQ but you people in Tehachapi already know this because this place was busy and all sold out of their BBQ potatoes that are topped will sorts of stuff. I tried their pulled pork, ribs, red slaw and mac n cheese. All of these were great, I would order them all over again. The ribs fall of the bone and really have a lot of meat, the pulled pork BBQ is the best I've had since moving back from NC and when you put any of the sauces on these it just cranks it up even more. I really get disappointed when side don't measure up to the entres but i was not disappointed here at all. The mac and cheese was cheesy and flavorful and the red slaw was no boring after thought and gave a good contrast to the BBQ. I would love to come back to try there Indian taco which looked amazing top high we all sorts of good stuff. Its like a fried flat bread topped with I don't even know but it looked really good and their BBQ potato. *oh and i loved the teepee sitting areas out back. A great spot to escape the mountain winds while still sitting outside. read more

We've been wanting to try this place for a long time, always passing it while driving and wishing we had the time to stop in. Well, recently, we did have the time! Yay! We finally came and gave Red House BBQ a try. The interior was not what I expected but it was homey and quirky. You order at the counter and then take a number and find a seat. We went on a weeknight and had trouble getting a seat. That's probably my biggest issue with eating here - the dining area is so small. A nice older couple let us share their table, which ended up being a fun experience. The food - outstanding. The sauces were well made, the meat was tender and flavorful, and the side dishes were interesting and filling. We had a good time here and will be back. read more

I just moved to Tehachapi and found Red House BBQ on yelp and let me tell you, this place is legit! I had the pastrami sandwich and it was huge and delicious! They also had a special poke salad which was awesome! I'm not sure what all the ingredients were, but it was amazing. I hope they put it on the menu full time. I will definitely be back to try out more from the menu! read more

Red House BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Very Cute & Eklectic BBQ Place, Staff Very Nice. On our way home from our visit with family, we decided to try some BBQ so we ordered some to-go sandwiches. We tried the brisket & pulled pork, we loved the decor in here, it has such nice assortment of eklectic pieces throughout the dining area, decor is very unique, music is great "Rockabilly in Tehachapi's Red House BBQ, the outdoor area is cool they have tee-pee's for the hikers to relax on their journeys, very cool indeed. Good BBQ. Staff here is nice & helpful. read more

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Sooo good! When my husband had to go to Tehachapi on business (long story), I looked up "fry bread" b/c my MIL has been raving about it for years, and also b/c I'm a big Sherman Alexie fan and his characters are always eating it. Thus I found this place. Very glad I did. For one thing, currently at least, they have free sodas until 2 on weekdays. I had the pulled pork sandwich. Their pulled pork comes with a mustard-y sauce and green slaw on it, and corn. Husband had beef brisket w/ their regular BBQ sauce. I ordered fry bread with powdered sugar on it for dessert (you can also get a fry bread taco). We both got the smalls, and it was a huge amount of food. I can't imagine what the large is like. I really loved the honey mustard sauce with the pork and the crunchy slaw-- layers of flavor and sweet and salty and textures. I tried the brisket (of course) and what I really liked is how you can taste the smoke and the cooking they put into it, and how they didn't overpower it with the sauce, though the sauce was tasty, too. The fry bread was sort of like a naan-- except it's made of some wheaty, hearty mix-- all puffy and fried up. It was delicious and HUGE, hanging over the plate. read more

We live in Rosamond 35 miles away from the Red House but on Sundays my wife and I come for lunch or dinner we even bring out of town guest here too. The food is always fresh hot and so good the service is good too. Fast and friendly with a smile. When you leave they let you know your business was appreciated. Come check it out for yourself read more

Red House BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

If you're extra lucky like I was today, when you order your amazingly smoky, tender beef brisket plate with your side of vinegary, sweet red slaw, you might just have the fortune to add the chili mac n' cheese as your second side item. Freaking freak crap that stuff is so good! I mean the regular mac and cheese is a pile of cheesy, creamy awesomeness, but this is a bazillion times better. Spiked with cayenne, chunks of roasted green chiles, specks of red chile and OH MY GOD there's MEAT in it!! Seriously, they freaking put meat I'm their mac n' cheese. Meat... So good. Go here. Oh, the service is supreme and everyone is super nice too but damn, meat in mac n' cheese... read more

Red House BBQ - Brisket, red slaw, and chili mac n' cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Did I miss the train on this one? We had great expectations after reading the reviews but what a disappointment! Cole slaw and beans were very bland, almost no taste, chicken was really dry and the bun was stale. My wife said her brisket and ribs weren't much better. Sorry, won't be back. read more

Tehachapi isn't exactly known for stellar food so this place is a real gem. I'll admit right off the bat that even though I've been there 5 or 6 times I have only had two main dishes from their ever-changing menu so this is by no means a broad review. First the menu: I love that it isn't constant. That being said, I still refuse to order anything but the pulled pork sandwich. They have a nice variety from bbq'd ribs and chicken to delicious hot sandwiches. Now for specific reviews: **Pulled Pork Sandwich rocks my world. It is tender, flavorful, and juicy. The bun is soaked with delicious meaty goodness before it even reaches the table. 5 stars **Red Slaw, at its best is crunchy and the perfect combo of sweet and sour. On some occasions it isn't as fresh as it should be (their food is made in big cafeteria style batches) and isn't as crisp as I'd like it. This rarely happens (esp. if you come during rush hour) and isn't a big deal. After all, you see the same problems occur at any big chain that serves cafeteria style (Panda Express). 5 stars **Mac n' Cheese, again, at its best its tender, ooey-gooey cheesyness. I've only had it twice. The first time we had it we were served a bottom of the barrel portion. We're talking the last of the last bowl. It was hard, not gooey at all. It tasted like hard, 2nd day microwaved mac n' cheese. Make sure it's fresh b/f you order. 4 stars **Indian taco is pretty darn good. I only ordered it once (they were out of pulled pork). It's made using Indian fry bread and topped with ground beef, onions, beans, tomatoes... the kitchen sink. The best part of this dish is the base. The Indian fry bread is out of this world. This thing is huge too. It's an accomplishment for me to finish and entire one, even w/o sides. 4 stars **Indian fry bread (dessert) is sooo good. Fried to a perfect golden brown, warm, and served with powdered sugar and honey. It's like a giant flat donut or funnel cake w/o the holes. 5 stars **House bbq sauce is delectable and I don't like bbq sauce, nor do I put it on my sandwiches. But this sauce really adds something special. My only problem with this restaurant is the pricing. It is pricey! $50 bucks easy for my husband and I for lunch. Ouch. It's worth it but, I won't be here every day. I feel obligated to address a few "concerns" that other reviews brought up. Why? Well they're not valid points and that just ain't cool. A reviewer was unhappy that the bbq was not "made to order." Maybe I'm stupid but it's impossible to cook bbq to order. To my knowledge bbq'ing and smoking takes hours so unless you'd like to wait 4 hours for your sandwich to be "cooked to order" it's going to be pre-made. But hey, I could be wrong, maybe she knows a way to cook an entire beef brisket in 10 mins. Yes, the order system is laggy when at max capacity however, it's pretty average for a very casual place. Plus it's Tehachapi. There are only a handful of decent places in town and only one that offers senior discounts. If you're going to a bbq joint and you expect sit down service then you're missing the point. On that note, how is plating an issue at a bbq joint? I didn't know bbq was gourmet or even needed to be? I don't care if it looks like a cat ate it and coughed it up if it tastes good. Isn't that the point of food?! Taste. Plating is fine and all, but it isn't necessary or even important in the case of a casual restaurant, as long as the food is good and this food is good. read more

Red House BBQ - Pulled Pork with lots of Spicy Sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

I will eat at Red House BBQ. I've never been disappointed. I'm not a fan of BBQ sauce anywhere but this place. Two thumbs up.

Traveled to Tehachapi for work, so glad I ate here. My only regret was not eating every meal here. I keep trying to find reasons to go back solely to eat here again. I got the 2 meat plate brisket and pulled pork with Mac and cheese and potato salad. I ate till I hurt, then I finished off the Mac and cheese. read more

The food was good and the service was even better. A lot of food for a good price. read more

Red House BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Red House BBQ is the stuff we love! We went on a road trip to Tehachapi to check out the train loop and hopped on Yelp to find, "The spot." And we sure did! Red House was busy, like line wrapping around the place busy. Regardless, the staff was friendly, the food was quick and hot, and the restaurant was clean. My husband and I both really enjoyed our meat because it wasn't fatty like most BBQ, and the flavor was great! Our kids had chicken and devoured it too. I must add that none of my family had a chance to partake in my mac and cheese because it was too good for me to stop! Red House BBQ isn't cheap, which is typical of good BBQ restaurants, and your plate doesn't come out piled high with food. With that being said, the food is of good quality, which I actually prefer to quantity. read more

Red House BBQ - Small beef brisket sandwich with mac and cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

My fiancee loves coming here every time we are in Tehachapi. We live in the San Fernando Valley and drive up to Tehachapi occasionally to see my family and every time we go, he will make sure to set aside time to come here. Their food is amazing, best BBQ I've ever had. The employees are friendly and courteous. The owner is a great guy, he always checks up on the customers. I love the environment and the writing on the walls. It was a brilliant idea! Our names are on there as well =D We will be back again! read more

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Full rack of beef ribs Need I say more? Ok the tri tip and brisket were the best I've had in California. I was impressed and plan on returning soon. read more

The hubs and I tried this place recently. They were very nice there. They never did ask to refill our glasses until we asked. The mac and cheese was ok, not great and the brisket was somewhat dry which was disappointing. The french fries were good and the beans had a good flavor. I would not return. read more

Honestly I've been meaning to write this review for a while. The food here is mediocre at best. The beef products are always dry and over cooked, probably always reused and reheated. The specialty items are almost always just some dog shit the owner probably just throws together and serves to get rid of. Don't even get me started on how awful the owner treats his staff and wife. Literally every time I'd seen to go in there it looks like he's just degrading and yelling at her. Honestly the morning cook is probably even worse though. I caught him checking out my underage daughter and I've even heard him making inappropriate comments to the girls working up front. Get your sh*t together redhouse! read more

Good service, good food, family owned and operated. Owners help out the local youth in town. Spend your money in a small town, with small town owners that also support the town and its residents. read more

The sweet family owned business has great food and when Covid hit they started doing outside BBQ in the parking lot of the Apple Shed. Always very kind and happy to serve the community. Give them a try you won't regret it! read more

Bruh. I mean I ges cause it don't have much competition in tehachapi it don't need to be try harder but this place needs some love in more wayz than one .. first. They is ALWAYS out of potatoes and brisket when I show up.. sure that's cute when u small and starting up but I been here 4 times in a row without gettn a potato. What's so hard about getting potatos??? Jus add a couple hundred more to your order right? Second , someone pliz clean this place. I know u goin for that country western grunge but u can do it cleanly Dust those nasty signs on the wall and clean the floor. Rip out that fugly fountain in da back can u please fix yo line situations. The Chi of this place is so off maybe invest in an architect to come up wit a new layout for ur building read more

This is a MUST STOP for us. Except on Tuesdays (closed). Excellent BBQ ribs and brisket. Never had red slaw before -- they've perfected this side; really nice vinegary tang. Excellent home made sauces. Friendly personnel. read more

Man, what a great place to get a meat fix! Or, a Southern fix!! I had the brisket sandwich ...just meat and bread. But succulent, tender flavorful smoked meat. 3 amazing BBQ sauce to choose from. Best hush puppies I've ever had and delicious mac-n-cheese. I'm ready to work my way thru the menu read more

Red House BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

The food was amazing!!!!! Customer service was excellent! We got the ribs, sausage, pulled pork sandwich, Mac and the beans. Everything was delicious. I would def recommend. We will be back! read more

The food is exceptional, the Spicy BBQ sauce on the pork ribs was so delicious. The staff were amazing with exception of that skinny guy that stated with a harsh angry voice, and I quote; "We don't have takeout menus, and we don't post our menu!". And on their wall is a t-shirt that states; "The boss is an a**hole", I can only assume that the t-shirt refers to him. I think if they don't want to post their menu, they should at least post what days he is not there so I can go back and have more amazing BBQ. read more

Good but S-L-O-O-O-W-W-W -- My friends and I came here on a Sunday. We all ordered sandwiches -- and it took OVER AN HOUR to get them. And they don't even put the meat in the bread! One hour plus for a meal that takes two minutes to make? That's a new low. To be fair, the food was delicious -- but I also got sick that night (haven't talked to the friend who ate the same thing to find out if he got ill too.) This was my second trip here; first time there was no wait (and no illness). My advice: Poke your head in. If there's a line at the cash register or the ticket rack above the order window is full, turn around and go somewhere else. They clearly can't handle a rush. read more

I had a wonderful time and good food. Definitely will return. From the time I walked in it was a great experience.

Always the go to stop when in Tehachapi. A great bbq with excellent service.I always get a 2 item so I can have my pit beef and hot links. They have lots of sides to go with the meals and Indian fry bread.. yummy.. read more

GREAT FOOD!!! GREAT SERVICE!!! FAST!!! FRIENDLY!!! good price for good BBQ. It kid of odd to be served BBQ by an very nice but very Asian lady with Indian and Country theme but it works! read more

The food was ok. The employees were properly wearing masks, but the woman who appeared to be the owner or boss, was wearing her mask BELOW her nose. Ok, that makes zero sense. The best item I had from there was macaroni and cheese. read more

Been here a few times when i come up to go mountain biking. The food is always excellent and I had another great meal last night. I am not really a ribs or pulled pork kind of guy and when I come here I get the brisket. The brisket has always been nice and moist and i like the spicier bbq sauce on it. The red slaw and mac are always a favorite of mine. The staff also is always so polite its almost sickening. I can say they have the nicest people working in there. A must for bbq when in Tehachapi read more

Red House BBQ - Brisket, red slaw and mac - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

Kick Ass BBQ if I do say so!! Plus a very friendly environment too and good prices!! A Triple Threat Treat!!!

Superb staff and ownership. Excellent food and customer service. These folks care about the food the plate. If you're looking for great barbecue the red house is the answer. read more

Food was delicious! We called in our order and received a text when it was ready. We got ribs and brisket, tasty and tender. This is our go to place whenever we visit Tehachapi. Friendly service, greeted right away. Can't wait to go back again! read more

My wife and I went for dinner Wednesday evening, 4:00 pm no crowd, walked right in and ordered. The wife ordered the fried chicken dinner with a side of okra, I had the beef brisket ,pot beans and red slaw. Everything was brought to our table in a timely manner by Jessica, who was bright and cheerful, wanting to know if we needed anything else, she immediately brought out the extra ketchup I asked for. The chicken and brisket were cooked to perfection. My wofe said it was the best chicken she'd ever had. The brisket was tender and the bark on the outside was amazing. I would highly recommend Red House BBQ. read more

I know some people have complained they have to "build their sammiches" but for me I love it. I love that they give you your bread roll, your meat, your sauce and then you can build it yourself. Especially because I tend to pick up my food, so my sammich isn't soggy by the time I get home. Their Mac n cheese slaps harder than a gramma's chancla. Also their Indian fry bread is a must have dessert treat! read more

We came for the Indian tacos, but were disappointed to learn that the woman who makes them was not in that day. I settled for the 4 ribs + 2 sides meal and was happy with my compromise. The ribs were thick and juicy, and the spicy barbecue sauce was a welcome addition. For sides I got the cornbread (delicious - comes with honey and butter) and pretty standard mashed potatoes and gravy. I heard good things about the chili mac too! The vibe is definitely casual, as is clear by the encouraged graffiti on the walls. Service was good, and I would definitely return for the ribs, or hopefully the sought after Indian taco! Next time... read more

Red House BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

This place never disappoints! It's in the quaint little downtown area of Tehachapi on Business 58 so it's easy off/easy on the freeway. You can eat outside or inside although outside is usually pretty windy! The good stuff: The ribs are impeccably smoked with visible smoke rings and minimal fat left after rendering! Get em dry (no sauce) and you can taste the smokiness! Tenderness abounds! The brisket is amazing and they give you 'a lot of it'! Again, smoke ring is evident and minimal fat. This stuff is lean, moist and tender. Get your hot BBQ sauce on the side and dip the brisket if you need to. The 'ok' to 'not so good' stuff: Cornbread: dry and lukewarm Beans: just ranch beans, nothing to see or taste here! Ribs: awesome Brisket: awesome We'll be back!! read more

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