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    Ribs Against the Machine

    4.6 (229 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Does Frankie love ribs? :)
    Jowel G.

    Interesting name for a rib joint. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the ribs were tasty. Ordered a 5 bone pork ribs plate with Mac and cheese, and slaw. The meat off the bones just slid off the bone. Ordered the ribs dry with the bbq sauce on the side. Personally, if you can eat the ribs without sauce then you know it's good. This was just that - no sauce needed for me. Mac and cheese is not crazy cheesy which I prefer, the slaw was somewhat refreshing since it's made with a light vinegar not mayo. Pickle slices and a side of toast included. The dining area is not a large space and there were a couple of tables outside. Clean and well maintained interior space. Staff was helpful and friendly. Street parking. Not sure if they have a dedicated parking lot.

    Combo #1 Ribs Plate Combo
    Joe Z.

    First time trying Ribs Against the Machine. We ordered the beef rib sandwich and ribs meal. Brisket was overall good but there were dry pieces. The ribs were a good mix of flavors and had the perfect amount of sauce. Good customer service The sides were disappointing. The macaroni and cheese sides were lukewarm and very bland.. cornbread and fries were basic but not bad. Service: Good service, friendly and helpful Street parking only Overall, a decent meal. Probably wouldn't come back though.

    I love their ribs- still good To-go
    Vicky P.

    I really love their ribs, probably my favorite in Los Angeles. Everything I've had here is awesome... ribs on everything!!! You can typically find a metered parking spot out front. I usually grab it to go, but they have seating inside (5 or 6 tables). They have music on, but it's not too loud. They aren't open on Mondays, which is the day that I'm typically in Burbank, but this is one of my favorite spots to go to when I'm on that side of town.

    Robert O.

    Where to begin? After having worked with one of the greats in the world of barbecue I have grown a deep appreciation for the work that goes into it. Working with APL allowed me to enjoy food from some of the giants behind the pit. So when I come across some place that catches my attention I have to stop. Now I ordered a pork taco, barbecue beef sandwich with mac and cheese as well as curly fries. Now I ordered hot and although there were some great flavors for me there was not enough spice. I enjoy a good amount of heat with my food. I did enjoy everything and I will be back!

    Jay C.

    Been around a year since my previous review so I gave this place another handful of tries. I ordered a full rack of Beef Ribs each time from Uber Eats. It was much better but still a far cry from what it had been during Covid. I think you really need to get the "X" level of hotness to get the most of these ribs. Updated to 5 stars because of the consistency, which is pretty difficult to nail for BBQ. Hopefully the owner will not respond, otherwise I am sure I will promptly downgrade the rating.

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    Michael G.

    I had to go for the name alone. The protein menu is simple: beef ribs and pork ribs, which you can get in sandwich form, in taco form, in bowl form, or as a plate. They know what they're good at, no need to complicate the menu. I had the beef rib sandwich, which came with the vinegar slaw on the bun, and the beef was a perfect combo of tender, sauce, chew, and crust. My companion had the pork rib bowl, and the pork was also great. Vinegar slaw was how I like it; Mac and cheese was ok but nothin special, I might try one of the other sides next time.

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    Shwe N.

    lemme just say... the corn bread is immaculate. so soft and sweet and addicting! pork sandwich was yom but not too memorable, as the meat pieces weren't too tender. the side of beef ribs however, was tender af and flavorful with the barbecue sauce. mash potatoes are more granular than i'd prefer and curly fries were awesome. mac and cheese standard. BUT THE CORNBREAD YUH

    Carla B.

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

    20/07/25
    Ricardo M.

    Clean inside and out with a play on words as a name of their business. I was greeted right away and the employee made eye contact and knew the menu. He offered me suggestions on the level of meat. I chose medium for one and for another item it was hot. To be completely honest they stretch of the hot is a nice kick so I suggest to the people ordering this hot meat it's very pleasing to the bite. The menu is very readable and the prices are fantastic. Quality and Quantity Pork (hot) definitely 4.5/5 Beef (medium) solid 5/5 The bread/bun from the #2 sandwich melts in your mouth (no cheese). The tortilla taco I didn't eat because I was full but I did eat the meat (no cheese) and it's good. I love the decoration and the theme they have inside. It's fun and interesting spot to go to. I kept looking out the window while I was there hoping I could surprise a homeless man/woman with what I was eating. I'm 100% sure I'm going to tell my co workers about this spot tomorrow on Monday. Maybe you'll see me soon. Next time I go I want some ribs. The Mac and cheese was gone in a few bites because I couldn't get enough of it. I loved the mashed potato's and I'm super happy they weren't red potato's. 20th of July 2025

    Brianna A.

    i was craving a bbq sandwich and i came across this joint while i was in the burbank area. they have street parking right in the front of their building which is nice. it's my first time here and as i walked in, i was immediately greeted by a gentleman who was nice and patient with me. I wasn't sure what to order but I knew I wanted a sandwich w/ coleslaw. the service was quick. didn't wait too long for my food. so I got their bbq sandwich with fries and mashed potatoes as my two sides. the bbq sandwich was good filled with lots of flavor. it was very fulfilling. i rate their sandwich a 9/10. however, the sides were pretty average. their fries reminded me of the store bought curly fries from the grocery store and their mash potato was plain w/ no gravy which was unfortunate. how can you offer mash potatoes but no gravy. i rate both my sides a 5.8/10.

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    Jesus R.

    Found this place through a Yelp search. Their beef ribs are generous on the meat, well prepared and cooked to perfection. So many places get beef ribs wrong and scant meat. This was a great surprise. Plenty of parking and you can dine inside or outdoors.

    BBQ pork sandwich
    Jennifer D.

    We had just complete the Warner Bros Studio tour and wanted to grab a late lunch. This place didn't disappoint. My friend had the rib plate and I had the rib sandwich combo. We both got Mac & cheese and cornbread as sides. The meat was tender and flavorful. My friend said the ribs fell off the bone. Cornbread was soft and not dry, almost cake like. The cashier even threw in free sliders as they were a new item on the menu. The sliders were tasty, almost like a mini smash burger. Staff was nice and attentive. Check this place out if you're in the area!

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    Cindy L.

    Great local neighborhood bbq spot but I wouldn't drive 1 hour for. I thought the coleslaw was pretty good with an acidic dressing which I prefer over the creamier one. The Mac and cheese tastes floury and it wasn't not my favorite. The brisket sandwich was really great. I love the sweet smokiness of the brisket and how it was tender and had a bit of chew at the same time. However the portion size was pretty small for 20 dollars. I've been to other bbq places offering bigger portions of sides and meats. I also got mild heat but I think their sauce is more on the sweeter side and I would recommend getting at least medium since I thought the mild had 0 heat. Overall a great local spot if you're craving bbq but I personally think there's better bbq spots in Los Angeles.

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    Is catering for large parties available?

    Yes, they do!! Let them know ahead of time

    Is the meat halal?

    No it's not unfortunately and you need to get there early the sale out quickly on the weekend

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