Me and my family went here on a Friday night we got there around 6pm. You order your food and then you go and get a seat an they bring you your food. While waiting in line for our food we overheard the list of things that were sold out, or were running low. So when we finally got up there to order we rambled off our listed just to be told that they were out of shrimp, out of chili, out of brisket, out of the chicken breast, which only left pulled pork, and ribs really. So my mom decided to order the Indian taco but they told her they had no salsa. In the end we ended up getting two pulled pork and ribs. Our sides we got a mac and cheese, fried pickles, red slaw, and beans. The ribs were so tiny and horrible it was almost like they gave us what was left (wouldn't be surprised if it were what was left). The pulled pork was okay I've definitely had better, it needed a tone of BBQ sauce. My son enjoyed the mac and cheese. I personally didn't like it but I don't like homemade mac and cheese. The fried pickles were okay, I wasn't aware they were spears and not slices. I didn't try the beans or the slaw, but my parents weren't too happy with them. After we were done eating my step dad went to go to the bathroom while my mom and I stayed at the table to pick up my sons mess (he's a little over 1 and I refuse to be one of those people who let their kids messy up a restaurant and leave it). Well the greeter came over and asked us to leave so she could clean the table and let someone else sit there. We weren't done and we were being kicked out. Needless to say we wont be going back there. Overpriced mediocre BBQ, and that's even if you can order what you want. read more

I was a little concerned about the sprinkle of bad reviews about this place. However that was laid to rest upon visiting. The staff was very very courteous and the food was very very good. It is rare that I get a combination at a BBQ place and end up liking everything I get. And the smoker out back smells of heaven. Here that was not the case. I tried the ribs, brisket, pulled pork and pit beef and each one was delicious, soft and loaded with flavor. The only thing I had I didn't much like was the beans they just weren't a style I get down with but the hush puppies were great! They are on point with any you will find in the south. Their sweet potatoes fries are damn good too. Moral of the story is I will be looking forward to my next opportunity to partake in some BBQ here and would recommend this place and think it is worth supporting. read more

First, I want to thank the nearby Apple Shed for having such crappy breakfast service. It was because of said crappy service that I wound up going to Red House BBQ for breakfast. Yeah, bbq for breakfast. So, thank you Apple Shed for driving me to this nirvana of bbq. Rainy day, just opened, only ones there. Ambience was funky and fun. The staff was funky and fun. Friendly, informative, no problems, no hassles: let's all eat! I have been searching the San Fernando Valley for great bbq for some time now, with hits and misses. This place...oh, this place...if only it were closer. The pork ribs with a dry rub were tender and meaty. The brisket was absolutely heaven. I had thought previously that Tyler's Texas BBQ on Sepulveda Blvd made such precious brisket. This surpassed Tyler's. The sauce was delectable. The chili mac and cheese side was the best I've had in such a long time. Such a long time. Such.... It was cheesy, cheddary, flavorful; it was something my mom would have produced. Lordy! The corn wasn't the small chunk most places serve, but a full ear. The mash potatoes and potato salad were good, but compared to the mac and cheese, they paled. How good was this place? Cleaned my plate...for breakfast. Then ordered another 1/2 family feast meal to take with me. Yep. I'm still eating that food over a week later. The bbq chicken that came with is freakin' amazing, even a day later, two days later, I don't care. The pork ribs St. Louis style (i.e. wet) were making me wet. I was going to save some. I didn't. Too good. Can't stop. The pulled pork makes an awesome sandwich. I would actually give this place a 4 1/2, just because I am very careful about my 5's (unlike some of you out there in Yelp land who apparently feel that if a waiter smiles or you receive correct change, that that's a 5)...but I'm going to go ahead and give this place a 5 because I loved the food and everything about the people who run it. Now, how often can I make that 1 1/2 drive back to Tehachapi???? p.s. They give discounts if you pay in cash!!! p.p.s. I love any bbq place that has rolls of paper towels sitting on the tables. Nothing worse than those places that give you one or two napkins and expect you to make do. This place obviously expects that you will get messy...and I did...and I loved it. read more

Had food here about 3 yrs ago by way of take out by friends. It was excellent. Today was the first and only time I will visit this establishment, Friday 5pm. It's poorly set up from kitchen to dining and outside. Flys everywhere! They have a game plan! Some attack you while others attack your food! Careful when you open your mouth, you may catch one. The kitchen and prep area.. no wonder it takes so long to get your food. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and corn on cob. My sandwich had a good pile of tasty pork on it ; too bad they couldn't have fried the meat off a little.. my bun was soggy. The corn was more gray and slimy than yellow and crunchy. My friends ordered a side of chili.... looked to be burnt and on its 7 day. There is junk shoved into corners everywhere. Not sure if the health dept has been here in 3 yrs.The tables outside are a trap to sit down in..flys everywhere. read more

Great find, we were running late and decided to pit stop at this quaint little town, the only place open at that time we took a chance and found gold!, friendly staff, great BBQ and for the price it was superb! Now permanently enroute in our travel plans, we will make it a point to stop by on our way to Nevada. stop by the Red House BBQ, they wont disappoint! read more

Stopped in here on our way to hike Mt Whitney. Besides the summit, this was a highlight of our trip! Great food! Good brisket and ribs, and the Lakota Dog looks amazing. It's a bbq house/western decor, with decent seating, but I'm glad we arrived around 11:30 because by noon there was a line. Wish this restaurant was closer to where I live. I will be coming here any time I go through Tehachapi from now on. read more

My friends and I stopped here to get some food on our way back from Death Valley to the Bay Area. I ordered the brisket with 2 sides (mac and cheese and mashed potatoes). It all tasted AMAZING, especially the mac and cheese! But the 5 stars isn't only for their food and awesome service but also because... I went to the bathroom before we left and I forgot my purse in the bathroom. The problem: I remembered over an hour later. Since my friends and I were already very behind on getting home there was no way we can turn back to pick it up. So I called the restaurant, who had luckily found my purse (which btw had my car keys, credit cards, check book, ID, etc). The owner took my information and promised to send my purse to me ASAP. I just received it today, with everything intact. Truly amazing, and I am so appreciative because truly nice and generous people are hard to find. Thank you so much!! read more

This is the type of experience that doesn't make my day; it is going to make and define at least a month of my life. Since moving to California from Texas, I have truly missed careful, precise and delicious BBQ. Well, today, on a long-ass drive from Flagstaff to SF, I stopped for lunch in Tehachapi. I was a tad early, before the lunch crowd, and they took good care of me. Excellent folks here. I ordered a pulled-pork sandwich, red slaw side, plus mac-n-cheese (today, mixed with brisket chili.) Just, wow. Every bite was flawless, and I've been sort of walking on air ever since. Please try Red House. Get comfortable, show up hungry, and talk with the staff. You won't regret it. Even though Red House is about 350 miles from my house, I'm definitely going to find a way to get back here. THANK YOU! read more

I love BBQ! If you are into real smokehouse style BBQ this is a must go. The food is excellent but the the real draw is the friendly down home staff. I was traveling through Tehachapi with a dog. Their back yard style picnic benches were perfect for well behaved K-9 to chill. I would say that it was a perfect place to kick back and enjoy good food. read more

Easily the most succulent brisket I have ever had. And a surprisingly nice selection of unique bottled beers! Friendly well lit atmosphere, and downright delicious barbecue. Perfect meal before heading out into the frozen wilderness! read more

Red House BBQ - Brisket with fried pickles and mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Tehachapi, California

I had lunch here with my family when we stopped during our San Fran - Las Vegas road trip. It's hard to miss the place, a huge red house in the middle of what it seems the only town for hundreds of miles, the yelp reviews and obviously, the smell of the place are all inviting. The restaurant itself has funky décor and a very casual atmosphere. The wait staff was fine they helped us choose our meals and brought it to our table after we ordered at the register, they did not however, bother to bus our tables during our meals and when we ordered dessert we had to clean up everything ourselves (I know there are places like that I just thought someone would be more attentive given we were the only people in the restaurant at the time) Onto the food: the pulled pork was hands down one of the best pulled pork I've had in my life. The BBQ sauce is amazing. The cornbread was fine, and the pot beans should be served by the bucket given that I would have bought one and brought it with me - it was that good. Here's the thing, the ribs were ok. The sauce was good and the ribs that were soft and falling off the bone were delicious. However the end-ribs and the end part of each rib was uneatable. It was extremely hard almost like trying to chew through bark. Hence 4 stars. read more

This place is by far the best place for BBQ in Tehachapi. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because of the prices. We went when they first opened & we remembered getting huge portions of excellent food for the price. However, we returned last night after about a year of not visiting and we were disappointed to find that the portions weren't as big as when they first opened. The portions all fit on a styrofoam plate, you know the size you buy from the Dollar Tree. The food is delicious, but highly overpriced. We will probably wait another year before we eat here again. So if you don't mind paying extra for smaller, then this is a great place! read more

Heard lots of good things about this place. Their food was ok, nothing amazing, or terrible for that matter. The frustrating part and reason for 1 star is the service. Waiting in line to order and a man (staff) aggressively walked up and pushed me to the side. Recommendation- don't touch or shove patrons. Line moves very slowly. Guy taking orders clearly struggled and when I asked for a menu he said "we don't have anything that is up to date." The menu on the wall is confusing and disorganized, very difficult to read. The drinks that were given to us were wrong, asked for new ones, still wrong. Ordered a beer, it was flat. Waaaaaay over priced for what it is and service/staff attitude is rude and unwelcoming. Won't ever be coming back. read more

Wow. I've tasted the Red House Indian tacos at the events up here before and always liked them, but nothing compares to his new restaurant. What a gem! We have been there a couple of times since they opened and this food is wonderful. I get the beef (maybe tri-tip?) sandwich dinner... $8.95 came with one side dish. It was huge, with enough food to feed 2 people easily. Lots and lots of meat, so much so, that I had to eat it with a fork open-faced! it was slow cooked, tender bbq that was delicious without any sauce, not overly salty to mask the flavors like a lot of places do... it was just seasoned to perfection. Large homemade bakery-style bun. I added his homemade sauces just to try all the varieties... sweet, tangy, spicy, original. My companion tried the pulled pork sandwich dinner (I think it was $7.95 w/one or two sides - I forgot) and loved it, as well. The mac and cheese side dish is wonderful. I had a beans side the first time, it was good too. Lots of people were eating the red cole slaw side. He has racks of ribs that he will sell as a dinner plate, or whole to take home. Also on the menu were his famous Indian tacos which have a following up in this area. This owner is known for his delicious food and great service. Both times we visited the place was quite full but service was speedy and friendly. Cute little atmosphere to the place... outdoorsy feel to the interior dining and there is a patio for outdoor eating, as well. On our last trip he took us out to view the massive smoker and it was neat to see all those meats that he cooks for many many hours just to perfection. The owner truly seems like he just loves to bbq and wants people to love his cooking... and he's fair on prices. He radiates when he sees people enjoying their meals... like a proud papa! lol. Good job on opening this place I hope you stay in business a long time so that we may enjoy your gift for Q'ing. read more

I would swear if I didn't think Yelp! would censor me, but this place is that good. We had ribs and fried catfish with cornbread, Mac n cheese, side salad, rice and gravy, red coleslaw, and pento beans. We could find nothing wrong with the people or the food, in fact it was all incredible! Even the picky 11 year old loved it all. You can see the smoke line in the ribs, good and deep. The only negative I can think of is caraway seeds in the corn bread which my wife didn't like. If we lived there I would have a reserved table, I'm serious, I'd be there at least once a week. (visited 3/25/2013) read more

We stopped for late lunch yesterday. The storefront, restaurant ambiance, and service is authentic TX BBQ. The smell of smoked meat and the menu is spot on. We had rack of ribs and brisket with sides; both entrees were surprisingly good and very close to Texas BBQ, ribs authentic but brisket smoked correctly yet served differently than TX BBQ. All sides were excellent; MacNCheese, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and Red Slaw. Portions large. Prices reflective of type of menu and portion sizes, two entrees with two sides and two teas was $40. The pricing is typical of TX BBQ; labor and meat are not cheap. I spoke to owner. He is from Austin, TX. This is the first California-located BBQ that I can say really replicates the BBQ of Texas. Stop for BBQ; it is easy off/on to Hwy 58. read more

Tasty BBQ cool little place, only issue is they ran out of meats, which is a good sign. Barbecue sauce is outstanding if you're in the area come out and have a bite read more

Sorry Red House BBQ but your food sucks. We ordered the beef brisket and it was hard and dry not what we were expecting. When we told the cashier she gave us an attitude. She told her boss but the way he looked at us made us get up and leave he made it obvious that were bothering him and he hated that we said something about the nasty food. He expects his food to be the best. Well is not Mr. We walked out after we saw the way the funky guy the Owner looked at us he is hella rude he has absolutely no customer service skills whatsoever. We told our friends and family not to go there either due to the nasty food and unprofessional Customer Service. You guys are better off going to Don Juans or Village Grill even Primos the food is way better and Delicious with better customer service. Dear Owner, Why is it hard for you to accept that not everyone is happy nor likes the food at your place. You are in the customer service industry and have to understand you can't satisfy everyone. Sorry but i'm just giving my honest opinion. Im sure lots of people love your place but is obvious we didn't and had a terrible experience like I said you can't satisfy everyone out there and i'm not the only one who has had a bad experience at your place. Take care read more

This is my go to place when I am staying in or passing through Tehachapi! Solid BBQ spot with a friendly staff and great prices. I usually go for the brisket and ribs combo with side mac and cheese and fries because why not. It is a welcoming environment much of what you would expect from a smokehouse, with and outdoor patio and an indoor waterfall. You can smell the goodness from the parking lot, before you even walk in! This place is a must, dont miss out! read more

We found this place 5-6 years ago. Just about every time we are in this area, we prefer to eat over here. It's so rustic, old, lots of Indian and hunting stuffs around and on the wall. There is sitting areas in the back of the restaurant you can seat comfortably 20-30-40 peoples. Foods and customers service are great & nice. We loved BBQ and this place. Just loves this place!!! read more

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Outstanding HOME MADE food with unique side dishes made fresh daily! The Mac & Cheese side dish was to die for! And they have the BEST tender pork ribs I have EVER eaten! And the portion size is just right along with their reasonable prices!! A super relaxed and friendly atmosphere as well. Check them out the next time your in the Tehachapi area! The #1 best restaurant in town! -CM read more

To start off: the staff is wonderful, always friendly and following up with you at the table to be sure you have enough of whatever you need. We had a small conversation with the owner on Saturday when we were in and he said they sell about 600 pounds of meat a week! 600 POUNDS people, that alone should tell you how good this place is! You just cant go wrong with Red House, being a local of Tehachapi I might seem biased but I have never had food that made me happy like Red House does. Saturdays they offer the "Rib of the Beast" and my husband, mother and father in law and I had two orders of this deliciously HUGE, tender bone in meat. To best describe it, its at least a foot long beef rib bone with a huge portion of rib eye meat that's smoked to perfection. The bone comes with your choice of two sides for $22.00, but don't let the price scare you, this can EASILY be shared by two people. Its rib eye bone meat overload! I believe they only offer these on Saturdays and I hear many Saturdays they sell out of them before they even open for business due to pre orders, but if your here and they have some, get it! I strongly believe that the prices here are great for the quality, service and quantity they provide. They pride themselves on buying only choice meats and a lot of seasonal and local grown items so you can be assured that their food is fresh and not loaded with preservatives. I have never left the Red House and felt bloated from too much salt like a lot of other places make me feel. I love to cook, its a complete joy to me. Because of this, I don't really like to eat out a lot. To me I feel why spend money on food I can make just as well at home for a whole lot less. But I don't feel that way when I come here. There is just no way I can recreate what they do here, not even close! And why try really when I can sit and enjoy everything they have to offer. Quick Tips: Best time to go is right after 5pm, that's when they pull the meat out of the smoker at its prime. The brisket melts in your mouth, you can easily share the chicken & brisket plate I have tried the red slaw, mac and cheese, chili mac, chili, pork ribs, fry bread, cat fish, and I cant complain about any of them. If your here on a Friday try the 1 lb pork chop, I hear its amazing. Thanks everyone at Red House, you guys are a true gem in this small town! read more

I grew up outside of Kansas City and down south so been to many BBQ places. This one tops up high on my list to go to. I have only been in town for five days now and have been there for the past 2 days since I didn't see it til then. The pulled pork sandwich is awesome and has slaw on top. Chili-Mac is to die for. The Brisket melts right in your mouth. The Mac-n-Cheese is good but I've had better but not going to knock a star for that, it is still good. You can get extra sauce, either regular or spicy. They are tasty but runny for me, I like my sauce thick but then again not going to knock the stars for that since it is still good. The service is excellent. Some might think it is a little too much but better for them to make sure you're alright then never come by for your refill. All in all really good food. I might go broke here. Still many things to try there and come back for. read more

First of all, this place is not prepared to serve orders to go. Which is fine, if they let you know before you order. I tried this place again, thinking maybe it would be better this time and again it failed to impress me. I ordered a small pulled pork sandwich with a side of Mac and cheese, to go. Received a container with a good amount of pulled pork, a ciabatta bread and a side of Mac and cheese. On top of the pulled pork, was the tiniest amount of cole slaw that I've ever seen. Not even a tablespoon of coleslaw. But whatever, I got past that and assembled my sandwich and proceeded to be disappointed again. I doused it with the small container of bbq sauce that came with the meal and that didn't help the flavor at all. I did enjoy the Mac and cheese though. So I decided to go back the next day, just for a side of Mac and cheese. Wow was I surprised by the price of a small side. Over $4 for a tiny cup of Mac and cheese. I paid and asked for a fork or spoon to go... Oh they don't have any to go utensils. I guess that's why when I ordered my combo yesterday and got back to my room I realized they didn't give me utensils or napkins. I had to ask the hotel staff for a fork. You'd think that when someone places an order to go, this info would be provided. How is someone supposed to eat Mac and cheese without utensils or assemble a sandwich without utensils or eat bbq without napkins! To the Owner, I understand you can't please everyone. However, this site is meant to be used to express your likes or dislikes of a business. Your essay long responses to low reviews, makes you look insecure about your business. Low reviews should help owners make the changes needed to better their business, not help them make excuses. Maybe spend more time pleasing customers while they're at your restaurant, than reading reviews and responding. read more

Best BBQ ribs ever ! Cooked to perfection .. Love this place . I keep coming back, it's worth the hour drive ...the pinto beans are cooked to perfection !! read more

Dynamite! I shouldn't even write a review. The word dynamite says it all! Ok, a small one. Took the family here for lunch on a Saturday. Sat out back, by the teepees. The weather was perfect! Now the food.... It was fantastic. I had half chicken with chili and fruit. The wife had brisket and ribs with mac and wedges. The young daughter had kids rib plate with wedges. We all definitely had enough food. My chicken was great, the chili was tasty and spicy. Everybody else raved about their food. The service was great. I believe we met one of the owners who was a super nice fellow. We eat in Bakersfield quiet a bit, and I can say without a doubt that Red House blows away any BBQ place in Btown. Best BBQ I have had in many years. read more

OMG!!!!!!!!! This is the best BBQ I have ever had! I lived in Texas for a year and a half and nothing came close to the quality of BBQ that is served here. The Mac&Cheese is to die for! I had the Memphis pulled pork and it was so good! read more

Had a short notice catering need for a very large group (more than 85 lbs of tri tip!). Mano, the owner, made the whole arrangement very easy. He was flexible and had a great "can do!" attitude. Delivery was on-time, the service was great, and the guests loved the food (tri tip, red cabbage slaw, beans, and rolls). They entertained the guests and cleaned up efficiently too. Overall, it was a great catering experience! read more

Awesome food. Great host and great customer service. Very nice selection of beers as well.

Fantastic food and atmosphere. I'm from North Carolina, and their pulled pork BBQ reminds me of home, but they use a sweet sauce instead of vinegar-based. Good portions and food for the price. read more

Had lunch here today. WOW what a great meal! Brisket and 2 sides - chose the mac n' cheese and the chili beans. Enough for 2 people. Brought half the meat and most of the chili home. Very friendly service. Since it was my first time in, they guided me on how to order and figure out the simple menu. Meat was sliced thickly and very tasty. Chili was very meaty and good. Had a little kick, just right. Mac n' Cheese was really good too. They had a nice selection of bottled beer but I had to work so it was water for me. I will stop back next time through town. read more

Really good barbecue. I recommend the fried okra it's all delicious. Everything I've eaten there was good. My mom didn't care for the chicken Posole. read more

Really good BBQ! We ordered 1/2 rack of ribs and a large pulled pork sandwich with 3 sides - Mac n cheese, red slaw, and cornbread. The pulled pork was AMAZING! Tender and moist and juicy. The husband got mad when I had the last bites, even when he ate half of it. I almost regret not ordering another one to go. The sides are great too although I didn't care much for the cornbread as it was a bit on the dry side. The hot BBQ sauce they serve on the side is also pretty good. Return factor is 100%. Service alone is worth every star as they checked on us 5 times. Worth the stop if you're passing through the area. read more

The best BBQ chicken I've ever had. I live in San Diego and would definitely drive 4 hours to eat here!!! Love this place! Must try it!!!

Having lived in Oklahoma and Missouri, I've developed a deep and abiding love of all things BBQ. What I gained in quality Mexican fare by moving back to California I certainly lost in solid BBQ. Thank the heavens I found Red House! As other reviewers have stated, it's not the *best* BBQ I've ever had. I wonder if this is because they simply offer SO MUCH in the way of variety. Certainly--about that, I'm not complaining. I haven't had a single dish that wasn't top-tier. This is definitely tied for best BBQ in California (and the rest are so far below it's hardly worth placing them). So, my suggestion is that it should be considered a cardinal sin to pass through Tehachapi and not stop at the Red House. read more

Seriously ever time we come here its so spot on every freaking time !!! I am greeted and recieve theee most attentive care from the staff and my personal fav is mei mei she always hugs me and makes me feel so special like family. To me thats what good customer service is still about, she always greets every customer and remembers their names and truly cares just like mano with all the love he puts in his food. You can taste it folks. Love this place, very happy we moved up here and get to eat at both manos spots on the regular! Thanks mano and company for the great food and great service. Ps. Try the half chicken and chili and or pot beans your belly will thank me ! Oh and for the love of god order the sweet tea its true southern sweet tea. Youre welcome read more

Weird place to find such a good bbq joint. I had the catfish, pit beef and coleslaw which was all very good. Would definitely say that this is a mandatory stop in Tehachapi for me any time I'm in the area. read more

Delicious. Fairly priced. Friendly and engaged staff. A wonderful find. It's small inside and things are a little crowded but this place is the real deal. So many others have written wonderful reviews. Believe the hype... We'll definitely be back. Worth the drive from LA. My husband was planning his next trip before we'd even left. read more

I am so disappointed!!! I have driven here 3 times in the past to eat the ribs. They have always been dry, no sauce. Excellent smoke and bark. Tonight we drove from the Bay Area to Tehachapi ..6 hours..to eat ribs. Tonight we were told it was a different cook and the ribs were trenched in a BBQ sauce that was sub par. We were told there was nothing they could do or would do to remedy the situation. The gentleman ahead of me also wanted them dry and in so many words were told...bummer. I will never cross the street little lone drive 6 hours to eat there again. The lack of consistency and shoddy flavor has cost them a customer and all of the positive reviews I previously posted. On this one buyer beware!!!! read more

Today was our first visit here and it was delicious! Red House BBQ has some of the best bbq I've ever had. I ordered the Shrimp Po Boy & Mac Balls, both of which were amazing. The sandwiches are HUGE and definitely gives you two meals out of it. We are about 45 minutes away from this restaurant but will be returning very soon! read more