Excellent smoked food. We went for lunch on a weekday and they did not have a wide selection of meats available. They did have ribs and chicken and that is what we ordered. Wow. Soooooo good. Can't say enough about the flavor and smokiness of ribs and chicken. May want to call ahead to see what they have available. Parking is a bit of a chore and you will have to find residential parking surrounding the restaurant. They have very limited seating available. On the weekends there is a line for the food. read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Smoked Chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I came by this location today. I heard so much about it and I was excited to try it. Now mind you, I had just left Winco and purchased two slabs of ribs one for 16 and the other for 17. There was no one in the establishment, but hey it was a bit early, but it was lunch time. When I saw the prices, I was shocked $47.00 for ribs, I ran my happy ass up out of there quickly. That was for one meal I am thinking that the food, was good, but the price was certainly not for me. read more

I saw they have moved to 6050 Atlantic ave next to the CVS. They are currently working out of their food truck until the storefront opens. I wanted to try again and got the brisket, rib and sausage. Still just average BBQ and the brisket was pretty tough, and no favor, sausage and ribs were ok but again i won't be back. To many better places to try. The owner is always nice but the 3-meat plate for $40 is not worth it. I would take my $$ somewhere else like Kitchen's Craft Barbecue in paramount or Brother's keeper BBQ on 4th street in long beach over this Food rating: 3 meat BBQ plate, Ribs, Brisket and sausage, 5\10 BBQ Sauce 7\10 is definitely needed to make up for this food. Ribs 6\10 Sausage 6\10 Brisket 4\10 Favorless read more

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Good food for the price. Street parking is available. Pork rib, baked beans and potato salad. Worth trying. Let's keep small businesses alive. read more

My review My Opinion. IJS.....I gave a (4) For the FAM....Looking for some good ole barbecue, Greens, Mac & Cheese... in the City of Compton, stop by for some finger lickin good que... Disappointed again...Just alright, haven't found that slap yo mama barbecue...I'll let y'all know when I find it...My review my opinion.IJS read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Ribs, link and Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I recently tried their BBQ at an event, and it was so good it haunted me until I was compelled to get a plate for myself the next day. While I was able to sample the chicken and brisket at the event, I decided to go for the 1/2 lb brisket plate with two sides. The potato salad is delicious and I couldn't resist the cornbread because somehow it reminded me of Filipino bibingka with its sweetness. I ended up getting two to share, but tbh I will probably eat both myself. While eating it fresh from the smoker at the event is probably the ideal, having it at home and eating it warmed up also tasted good. No complaints. If you're craving some smoked BBQ, Robert Earls is your place. If you have the money and want to make a bunch of people happy (and probably sleepy) have them cater your event. 5/5 stars. PARKING: there is currently (May 2024) heavy construction on Artesia, so find a side street to park in. read more

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My preference is to always leave a positive review as I know many entrepreneurs have made sacrifices to realize their dreams to open a restaurant. I truly wanted Robert Earls to be mouthwatering tasty: convenient location, pleasant welcome by staff, picturesque food. Unfortunately, the greens and potato salad were both very salty. I was more disappointed that the rib tips were dry. It's too bad because the sauce was a nice combination of sweetness with a touch of heat. Cooking great ribs is an art, so is the ability to determine the right amount of sauce that covers the ribs. Some of my rib-tips were sauced adequately and some had relatively no sauce. While my experience wasn't the positive experience that I was hoping for, I won't rule out giving it a second chance. read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Rib Tips one Pound - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Ohhh man, if you're craving perfectly made BBQ, Robert Earls is the place. Top-tier quality, incredible flavor, and genuinely friendly service. I was highly recommended to check it out, and let me tell you... I was not disappointed. read more

This place was recommended to me as a top BBQ spot. It was good, but I wouldn't classify it as top. It's a bbq place I'd go when it's most convenient when I really want BBQ. The service was pretty good. They were out of the cornbread rolls but I was warned that if i didn't order early enough, they'd run out of these good rolls. I got the pleasure of enjoying one later when a coworker brought in a couple. read more

Good tasting BBq, have been coming here for about 5 years .. BBQ beans, very tasty .. and potato salad also very good . read more

Recently moved so new address. I have buying the best BBQ from these guy....senior and junior..... for many years and never disappointed. My friends beg me to bring his BBQ for Thanksgiving and Christmas or special events. Simply the best I have EVER had and I have been to every BBQ joint in town many times.... the front looks closed up so you need to call for pickups. He has a side gate facing CVS parking lot so park there if you are disabled like me. Cannot say enough about their BBQ. I love that they make Long Beach their home. Cheers read more

Ok I hate to do this but I'm completely disappointed. Whenever I order at Robert Earl's I ALWAYS get the 3 Meat Combo. I don't mind pay for good food, because it is good even now but what I don't like are high prices for less amount or pinches of what use to be. Raise the price if you have to but this really just hurt my hear when I opened my food. Chicken not what I expected and my links were chopped up. They have never done that. The greens were to salty and the baked beans were not sweet... What Happened!??! Ima give it 1 more try and if things are the same? Ima have to teach myself how to bbq. read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Ribs, chicken, and Hot Links - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Delicious food and great customer service. I definitely recommend. 12/10. I love how the sauce was on the side. It allowed me to control the amount of sauce that I needed to use. read more

After I ordered, I was promptly told "Welcome to the family"...and that's who they treat you. You can see the barrel grills in the back, where the magic happens. I ordered the beef rib combo (2 sides included) a rack of pork ribs and the rib tips. My favorite was definitely the rib tips, nice juicy and tender. Go to side, the potato salad. If you're craving some Q, in the LBC, check out Robert Earl's and join the family. read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Beef Back Ribs (Dinner) Meaty and juicy - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I'm so done! I continued to come due to convenience, but I need to make Jay-Bee's or Hambone's my go-to because this time: Tangy sauce killed the taste of the meat The three ribs I got were burnt The BBQ beans were nothing but pork 'n beans with BBQ sauce I waited 30 min for this And paid $27 read more

I had heard a lot of great things about Robert Earl's so I arrived here at 12 pm but doors didn't open until about 10 mins later. Food took about 40 mins to be prepared--I ordered a the rib tips lunch special w/ greens and potato salad. The sides were amazing, the rib tips were a bit dry but the fattier pieces were delicious. Sauce was great and so was the smoky flavor of the meat itself. The potato salad is nice and acidic, and the greens have a bit of a kick and are smoky with chunks of meat in them. In the future, I would probably try a sandwich and definitely order ahead. The guy that took our orders was the only one in the whole restaurant. read more

We drove an hour after work to get there well before posted closing time on 10/4 but they were closed. So disappointing! If your hours have changed or if your restaurant is no longer open, please update your website at the least! read more

Definitely! Just good, smoky, tender ribs and excellent sauce. I usually get potato salad, baked beans and greens ... everything is good, but the ribs are exceptional. read more

The tri tip absolutely MELTED in my mouth. It was delicious, hot, and perfectly portioned. The place was clean, service was quick and friendly. I HIGHLY recommend you try this if you're in the area! read more

Today i was in the mood for some rib tips. Their prices were reasonsable. Yes even with todays inflation. Got a pound for $24 wtax. They were smoking, meaty & tender. I got them with sauce on the side. I like to dip mine. The sauce was mildly hot with just the right hictory&sweetness. It reminder me of my Grandpa barque. Yes, fond memories of him over that oil barrel grill with the smoke & charcol fumes just blazing in the hot sun. Thanks Robert Earl for bring me back to my cherish childhood memories. This place reminds you of going to backyard picknic. The service was on point. No long wait bcuz i call in my order. Be prepare to bring cash their debit/credit system was down on this day. Luckily, there was bank/ATM nearby. I will be coming back in the near future. read more

We came around 11:55 and their sign said they would open at noon. We decided to stop by Starbucks next door first to get something to drink. By the time we came out, it was 12:04 and they still weren't open. We waited 5 more minutes before someone finally opened the door. When we entered to order, they only had about 5 things you could order. So we ordered the 3 meat combo. He said it would take 15 minutes. We didn't get our order until 30 minutes later. They provide a pretty good portion - however, the food wasn't that great in my opinion. The hot links were mealy and the pork ribs were kind of dry. The bbq sauce tasted like generic store bought sauce. I don't think that I'd come back. There also isn't anywhere to sit inside the establishment. They have a picnic table on the outside but it doesn't feel very welcoming. read more

Robert Earl's is a great tasting bbq place the prices are fair and good portions the best smoked brisket and well seasoned ribs and delicious sides specially the bbq beans and collard greens. This place is my favorite go to when I'm craving bbq. read more

The food is delicious. I can't wait to visit the new location. We had the food delivered by Uber Eats.

Whatever you order.....make sure you get the beans and greens!!!!! Meats are delicious. Small family establishment...nice customers waiting for orders with me. They are small, so prepare to wait....but the wait is worth it! read more

The service here is terrible but, the bbq is one of the best i've had in Cali. They take forever to take your order and the food takes forever to get to you.. it's kind of like a barbershop. But if you are a patient person and don't mind the wait, the food is 5 stars read more

LEGIT!!! Best soul food in the LBC!!! Hubby wanted a good hot link, we got that and then some!!! All sides and dessert were 10/10! BBQ on point and the sauce was so good! read more

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I saw this list of Black-Owned businesses and wanted to give this place a go. Here was my experience on a Saturday afternoon. Parking: Street parking/neighborhood parking. Seating: Not sure. It was under renovation also in COVID-19 pandemic, they seemed to have seating inside and outside but I'll get back to you on this. Feels: Not exactly a downtown but a small little strip of popping businesses. The spot itself is a corner restaurant, just look for the BBQ pictures. Once you enter it gives it a southern, cabin picnic vibe. You'll have random steel art and decor and kitchen radio playing some hip-hop vibes. It's limited right now due to COVID-19 but looks like a good place to eat with family and watch a game. FOOD: Mini Texas Sampler (Brisket, Ribs, Beef Link, Chicken) + 2 Sides All cooked well, juicy, flavorful, and a delightful smoky taste. For that Southern BBQ taste, this is your vibe. There was a choice of mild and sweet and spicy sauce on or on the side, we had ours on the side. The spicy was splendidly tangy with a good kick. The beans and potato salad were great compliments. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Excellent. Friendly peeps. They updated us with the order as it was getting ready. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Reasonably priced, great choices, delicious food. The location was good and the choices were simple. With a solid price and food so good, expect me to come back. Especially for that catfish stuff. Tips: * Order via online or on the spot read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Lil Texas Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is awesome. The portions are generous, the are prices fair, and everything tastes absolutely amazing. They're so proud of their meat (and they're right to be) they give you the sauce on the side because you won't need it unless you really want it. I got the normal and the spicy sauces, but ended up using very little of each. I smoke and BBQ my own stuff most of the time, so I'm picky with it, but this place definitely gets the gold star. Whenever I feel too lazy I come here. read more

My daughter and went on Sunday the sides needs more love time and effort garlic should not be in Mac and cheese the potato salad tasted store bought and lastly the baked beens was just horrible no flavor no brown sugar or nothing. Please please please taste your sides not good. The rib tip was so good that's all I was disappointed in the sides read more

What used to be my families favorite BBQ Spot, has sadly DISAPPOINTED. On July 2, my family wanted to try an array of meats in order to see exactly what we wanted to order for our 4th of July celebration. We ordered the three meat platter: Pork ribs, rib tips, and brisket with a side of Mac & Cheese, beef links, and baked beans which totaled over $60. Here is our experience: The initial issue is that we were given a 35-45 minute wait time in which we waited an 1 hour and 15 minutes. Once we received the food I glanced to make sure everything was there but could not decipher which was what because it was all thrown together in one foil saturated in BBQ sauce. Once we arrived home and started to make plates we noticed the brisket was missing. We contacted the business in which they requested a picture of the food, and after a back & forth about what exactly was on the plate (insinuating that we were lying about the missing meat), we were then offered to pick up the missing brisket. We did not. Ribs: Tender but fatty. The BBQ sauce was delicious. Rib Tips: Dry/Tough. Mac & Cheese: Noodles were overcooked, garlicky, did not like at all. Beef Links: Great. Baked Beans: Tasted straight like vinegar. A big disappointment as these are my favorite. Unfortunately, we will not support Robert Earl's anymore. They don't take card payment, wait times are ridiculous, and the customer service needs major improvements. read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Bbq was great! Had 3 meat combo. Ribs, sausage and chicken. Sides were greens and Mac salad. Spicy bbq sealed the deal!! read more

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The Q is delicious. Meat is Smokey, tender, fallin off the bone, full of flavor. We had pork ribs, brisket, and rib tips. The sides are.... different, mac is over seasoned and a bit greasy, beans are super tangy, greens have a totally different flavor profile than expected. Curious to try other sides to see if maybe they taste better. Cornbread was tasty. I paid $8 extra for a link but it was left out of my order unfortunately, would've loved to have tasted that. Wasn't expecting to be delayed by a 30 minute Jehovah's Witness appeal from staff but, people do what they feel called to do. I'd come again for the meat, but only If I knew I could respectfully get outta there without being held for 30 minutes + to listen to owner talk to me about her religion. read more

I placed an order today, Tuesday, only to get 5 emails stating my order was cancelled and my card will be refunded. I called restaurant to find out why and the answering machine stated they were closed today while YELP shows them open. It's unfortunate they cannot update their hours on Yelp to prevent the customers inconvenience. I also want to know when my card will be refunded. Really sad to be met with a closed business that's advertised as open. They need to do better. read more

I will never return to this establishment. This is the second time they've failed to give me my complete order. I strongly recommend checking your order carefully before leaving!! Basically around the holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July) I placed large orders here. Last year, I placed a large order and didn't receive 5 pork ribs--we realized it was missing hours later when we were about to eat, so I didn't complain. Since that's happened I make sure to check my food before leaving. Yesterday, I ordered 1 lb of brisket, 1 whole chicken, and 5 pork spare ribs. When I picked up my order, there were only 3 slices of brisket--nowhere near 1 lb. The employee insisted that 3 slices = 1 lb. Then he said it was under other meat (it wasn't). The employee even said they can weigh the meat and I asked to see them weigh it. He then took the tray back, and returned 10-15 minutes later with an apology from the chef and more brisket. My issues are the inconsistent portions happened twice and the poor customer service. Instead of owning the mistake, the employee continued to pushed back. If I hadn't checked, I would've been shorted again!! Unacceptable for the price of BBQ. Do better!! read more

06032025. I almost canceled my online order because I was in a rush. When I say it was well worth the wait and being late, I'll do it again! The ribtips has this savory smoke flavor with the meat falling off the bone. Now you know the meat is good when don't need sauce! I do recommend. read more

Food is great!!! Just disappointed that they don't have the full menu all the time. It was not fun driving that far to get there to realize there was no beef options. read more

If for some reason you can't go to L.A. for superior bbq, then Robert Earl's will hit the spot. What's similar to L.A. joints is the smokey flavor of the meat and slightly lacking customer service. For instance, I called to place my order and only because I had just read a Yelp review lamenting the "temporary cash only" situation on the day that reviewer ordered a month or so ago, I decided to ask, "You take credit cards right?" The reply "Uh, no. Cash only." Now, Robert Earl, why wouldn't you say that instead of waiting for me to ask? I just shook my head and hit up the closest atm because...ribs! But I would have been so annoyed to find out upon arrival to grab the goods that I had to leave to find a bank. Back to the food though. I got the rib dinner plate. $35! You read that right. Phew! But the portion of ribs was generous, six bones! So I can't complain. The sides were meh. Potato salad had a nice texture and chop (small chunks, not too large) but was bland. I added relish. The beans surprised me most because they had none of the familiar sweetness of baked or bbq beans. It was odd. They were savory but again kind of bland. I added brown sugar and a splash of ketchup but really couldn't salvage them. The ribs were pretty good though. Nice slight pull. Tender. Tasty. And I love their sauce. All in all, Robert Earl's is better than most anything you'd get in Orange County trying to pass for bbq. But, it's not competing with the multiple spots Inglewood has to offer (Woodys, Phillips, etc.) read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Rib Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Wow!!! What a treat. Bbq ribs, chicken and sides were all amazing. Ribs are the best ever.

Thank you for replacing my food from the last time I ordered exact same thing. Customer service was great for replacing it. It turned out great this time. read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Half of barbecue chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The food is always hot and very satisfying. I like the fact that they have various temperatures "sauces" I really enjoy mild while others like hot. The cashier always reminds us to put sauce on the side just in case! It's truly a welcome spot when you want some bbq. read more