This BBQ restaurant is absolutely worth the drive. Once you arrive the wait is never long and the food is worth it. When I arrived, I was served by Caleb. His knowledge of the menu and different flavor profiles helped me to decided on what to order. I ordered the Pulled Pork and the Chopped Rib Sandwich. Both items were extremely tender with a wonderful smoke flavor that was just right. Also if you are tired of having food taste like lighter fluid then come to this restaurant because their meat has no lighter fluid taste. Our waitress Tanya was also fantastic. She went over and beyond in making sure my party and I were doing ok. Her customer service skills made our dining experience enjoyable. I definitely would recommend this location to any because they brought back the saying "You don't need teeth to eat great barbecue. read more

Worst BBQ I have had in years. The ribs tasted old. The pulled pork had a taste of salt. And don't even mention the sauce. I took a couple of bites of each. And ended up throwing it away. Cornbread was good. So where the collard greens. But that's all. Will not be going back anytime soon. read more

Baby ... let me tell you about this place it is the business. I just purchase a two meat combo and try a little in the car without sauce and it was Delicious and better then my uncles ,but don't tell him that. The banana pudding is pretty good . I don't usually leave reviews ,but this right here will do you right. read more

Real BBQ is an art form. Robert Earl and company have nailed it...BBQ that needs no sauce, cooked with passion and consistent. This is the hole-in-the-wall kinda' place so hard to find these days. Those that have had good mid-western BBQ will understand. Go for the meat - outstanding BBQ with a wow factor! The sauces are just short of perfect, dip appropriately. The sides are so-so. The collard greens and mac&cheese would be the best ever if they were much less salty; the potato salad flat and lifeless, no taste. Ditto with the dessert, too sickly sweet. A few observations/suggestions for a better dining-in experience...do away with the secured bank teller-like window for ordering. It makes it feel not so safe to dine inside. The menu board is almost mounted to the ceiling, careful not to break your neck trying to read the menu. Also, what's up with the low-end cans of cola? How about working a deal with Coke or Pepsi for a real soda fountain machine? Great BBQ meats, genuine friendly service. I'm a fan. Give it a go. read more

Definitely NOT a fancy date restaurant, the dining area is spartan and utilitarian plus the wait time for food can run long. That said, 5 stars for EXCELLENT BBQ! Everything we got was delicious, and the beans were delicious with lunch the next day. Call your order in or plan to take a walk to the picturesque Los Angeles River (sarcasm), the food is quite good at Robert Earl's. read more

Decided to give this place a try after moving into the area after 4 years... Parking on the main street (Artesia) can be a little tough so I ended up parking off to the side. I ordered BBQ beef ribs, mac n cheese and baked beans and a can of coke. Total was $18 On to the food... I got 3 ribs and they were buried in BBQ sauce. At first bite... They were good until the salt kicked in... OMG... They completely went over board on the seasoning! All you could taste was salt! That was my first rib and still had 2 more to go... Yuk! Mac and cheese wasn't all that bad and the baked beans actually tasted more like chili beans... Would I go back again... Hard to say... I'm all about first impression and I wasn't all that impressed. read more

This place is really good. From the food to the service everything was legit. Mixing the sweet and spicy sauce is the way to go. Tritip is the best while chicken was not as good as other options. read more

First time and forever earned my business today, the owner Robert came out and welcomed my father, brother and I and told us how long he's been bbq'ing, very friendly gentleman, then served us, our eyes vision could barely fit the foods view in our site hahaha we dug in, and you know when the food is so good that the table was quiet no talking what so ever, we had the beef ribs, chicken, links and pulled pork AWESOME! And the beans and mac n cheese complimented it all very well! Couldn't finish our plates but stuffed it all in a to go box, will be coming again SOON! Thank you Robert and your staff for great service and great quality BBQ. Last but not least thank you for playing Harold Melvin and the blue notes and Etta James, truly felt as if we were in the south enjoying ourselves! read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - 3 meat meal (Links, beef ribs, and chicken) mac n cheese & BBQ beans INCREDIBLE!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

First time here. As we walked in, we were greeted by Robert Senior. He shook our hands and said "welcome to the family." How can you beat that hospitality at any restaurant!? Shortly after being greeted by Rob Sr. we were approached by Robert Jr. who also greeted us and helped take our order. Such a friendly family. I had the brisket sandwich with Mac and cheese. My husband had the pulled pork sandwich. Both were delicious. The brisket meat literally melts in your mouth and the spicy BBQ sauce is on point. Thick in consistency and just the right kick. Can't wait to come back for some ribs, green beans and some corn bread. Five starts all around!!! Can't believe they've only been here two years. read more

Got 2 racks of baby's and a spare rib with bread greens and beans Very pleased with these guys Great customer service I hope this place is here till I die Come here read more

I swear it took a total of 30 min to order the food, get the food, and scarf it down. This place is so damn good! If it's your first time and your with 2 other people (unless you are that hungry) get the sampler. It comes with three 4 types of meat two sides and bread. We got the hot links, brisket, chicken, and ribs. I almost don't remember what tasted better cuz It was like a euphoric dream of delicious bbq sauce. Great price too. To feed 3 people with two extra sides and 3 drinks, it was just under $45 Definitely get the mac and cheese. It was so good I took and large side to go lol (I regret nothing) Owners are super nice too! If your craving some amazing bbq, then check this place out. So worth it. read more

After reading multiple reviews I decided to check this place out. If you're looking for a place that makes you feel like your eating dinner with the family check out Robert Earl's Texas style BBQ. I must say I haven't gone into too many establishments where customer service is superior, above and beyond!!! They really make you feel wanted, go the extra mile for their customers. I can't recall the last time I've been to restaurant where the owners come out, genuinely engage with all customers and really want to get to know YOU. That's hospitality!! Let's get down to the BBQ!!! As you can see by my previous reviews I eat at lot of BBQ all throughout the country. Robert Earl's has nailed it with his Texas style BBQ in California. This ain't Lucille's or Famous Dave's, sit back, get ready and enjoy a plate full of southern flavor. So much impact that your taste buds will be thanking you for days! You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. A must try, I'll definitely be returning and returning! A true Pit Master. So what are all ya'll waiting for?? read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Loaded Pulled Pork sandwich, great service a Must GO - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Was pretty disappointed ordered 80 bucks worth of food while walking out the bag (cheap paper bag) burst and had food everywhere. Went back in and they replaced with half of what I initially ordered. I also paid for additional meats as I was feeding multiple people and did not get the additional meats ordered. The food was ok the brisket was a little tougher than accustomed. The spicy bbq sauce was good, greens were not soft pretty tough needed to be cooked down more and less stems. True Texan looking for a great bbq experience this just wasn't it. The cornbread was really good! read more

Outstanding customer service, they came out from behind the window to greet us and again to make sure we had plenty of napkins n were doin good. The mac n cheese was classic and delicious, the string of cheese was endless from the cup to my mouth, I couldve ate the large all by myself but then they would have had to roll me out of there! The pork rib was large and in charge, very tender and cooked to perfection! The potato salad had a nice garlic flavor and was very creamy but still had good potato pieces, yumm! This place is definitely worth trying, I'm gonna be going back for sure, gotta try the pulled pork next time!!!! Overall, I give it 2 bbq drenched thumbs up! read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - "Hit it & quit it" special of the day and a large side of mac n cheesee - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

I have had Robert Earls BBQ bookmarked for a few months but I never got around to making the 5 mile trip. On Friday I took my gf to try this lovely establishment. To my great surprise we entered into a very welcoming environment. We met Tanya who took our order, she was extremely nice and helped us with what to order. She let my gf try a piece of chicken before she ordered herself a chicken dinner. I myself got a Brisket sandwich with baked beans and a side of Mac. I told Tanya that Brisket was my favorite and she assured me theirs was fantastic. Also got to talking about cornbread, telling her I had some at Jonny Rebs that tasted like a soapy sponge. To my delight she gave my gf and I a sample and damn was it good. You could taste the moistness and the buttery goodness. While we waited for our food to be prepped for take out, Robert Earl came out to greet us and another customer. He talked to is for a bit then went to the back and brought us a couple pieces of brisket to try and it was delicious. The meat was tender with a nice smokey flavor and a nice smoke ring. It stood out on its own without needing any sauce. Robert Earls BBQ is such a welcoming place that has great customer service. They really do make you part of the family. So the brisket sandwich was really good. I could eat it without the BBQ sauce. The baked beans were so good they had a nice sweet but a little kick to them. The Mac was different then the kind most are used to. It's not to say that's a bad thing. It's a good thing it makes their Mac and cheese unique with a good flavor. I highly recommend Robert Earls BBQ to anyone looking for some tasty BBq to eat. read more

Was in LB on vacation & visited the LB BBQ Festival! My hubby & I enjoy all things BBQ and have eaten our fair share in over 27 states! We nibbled our way thru the booths & then came upon Robert Earls BBQ the line was longest by far (always a good sign) we passed by sampled more BBQ at the event & then returned to Robert Earls, I am so glad we did! A damn good beef rib, but the Mac N Cheese BEST I have ever had!!! I am looking forward to coming back to LB next year & actually having a meal at their joint! read more

I've been searching for good BBQ in Long Beach for 10 years. I happened to pass Robert Earl's, went back the next day and it was the best thing I've done this year. Although the sauce is good, the meats are so tender and flavorful you don't really need any sauce. If ya soul needs satisfying, go to Robert Earl's !! read more

I am in BARBEQUE HEAVEN! Always have really really really really really loved barbecue!After a super trip out running errands today, I was so happy to meet the owner (cheery, pleasant and hospitable) AND find this place. Boy oh boy, Robert Earl's did not disappoint! My order: 2 Pork Ribs, Greens (had a YUMMY dose of Mac N Cheese too), 2 slices of bread and ROOT beer! I enjoy my food best when it's made fresh and hot...AND you guessed it...All PIPING HOT! Everything is spectacular! Well-balanced seasoning. My ribs are tasty and RIDICULOUSLY TENDER! And it was ready and up in a flash! I'm going back right now for a second round because there are others who saw my food and want some. Keep up the great work! read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - 2 Tender Ribs, Tender Greens, Creamy and flavorful Mac N Cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

New to the area. My hunny was excited and walked to the restaurant. Never again! The sauce was good but outside of that, don't waste your time. Nasty sides too. My God! Tired of hearing the loud music from the truck too once he closes up shop. LOL read more

I made phone in order at 2:00pm and was told it would take 20 minutes. Pulled up at 2:50 to pick it up and I still had to wait 20 more minutes before it was ready, and there was no other customers in the place. That's bad customer service read more

Really wanted to like this spot . Friendly service Cool little spot and decor . But that quest for tasty Tender BBQ was not satisfied. I know what 12 hr smoked BBQ taste like . I did not get that fall off the bone tender juicy rib that you expect from slow cook BBQ . BBQ sauce was good sides were tasty but on the very small side . If you are going to charge 18 bucks for a Beef dinner, it better be some on point BBQ .. Again the service is excellent and owner was nice enough to take the time to invite me back . I will Return soon and give it a second chance.. read more

Like insanely slow. The food was good besides the brisket. But 35 minutes for food in an almost empty restaurant is crazy. I would stick to pork ribs and hot links. Again the wait is crazy long and I'm not sure why this place has the reviews it does. read more

We ordered the rib tips and the chicken sausage. All I can say is that I am disappointed. The bill was not important, the flavor missed the mark. I also ordered 7up cake and it is a Smart and Finale brand. Really!. Too bad. The banana pudding did not have one Banana in it. The chicken sausage was not quite done. Now I'm done. read more

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

I am kind of with Todd D. on this one. The brisket was wanting on so many levels, thinly sliced, dripping with grease - yuck. I put the brisket on the bread and it wouldnt absorb the grease. It had smokey flavor but it was lacking. The ribs were better. However, the links had an aftertaste which only guzzling a Diet Coke could eliminate. Mac and Cheese was different, but lacked punch. However, the greens were excellent. The staff was kind and accommodating. The restaurant space itself is small, but clean and nice. Take out appeared the preferred choice for most customers. In the end, my wife and I left disappointed. It is a long drive for such a less than average experience. :/ read more

bbq ribs da bomb. top 5 spots in long beach, ca They provided a great service, affordable meal, clean location, and a damn good meal. read more

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

One of the best Beef Ribs period. I love the seasoning, the smoke rib with the hot bbq sauce was instant nirvana on my tongue. Warning: may be a little spicy for a three year old. And it ghost as a really unique texture, pleasure to hold And consume. If I Only had the Beef ribs and Bbq beans ... five star all the way. Why down grade it by two star? It was the brisket, Mac n Cheese, and coleslaw. Let's make this quick : brisket - dry, and dry (not unusal for this cut of meat when smoking/ or baking) / coleslaw - too much mayonnaise / Mac n Cheese - too salty, weird to taste salty mac n cheese - I had half of the medium size portion just to make sure it wasn't me... It was salty. I just had some great Mac n Cheese from BAD TO THE BONE in San Juan Capistrano two days ago. Pull pork was excellent. Once again try it with the spicy Bbq sauce. Sausage also delicious, goes well with the corn bread. And had a diet Shasta (I am watching my weight). Drinks are$1 per can. read more

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Awesome food! Well cooked. Always a warm happy environment. Employees and owner always in a very good mood. I've been buying there since before he had his location... Worth every wait worth every dime read more

Come here now. You won't regret it. Best place I've ever been to for BBQ, hands down. I always get a rack of pork ribs with a large side of greens and BBQ beans with tons of extra BBQ (spicy is my preferred one). It's the perfect family meal in my opinion. The staff is always accommodating and kind, and have a great family running the business. I really hope they stick around for a long time because their food and vibes are a local jewel. Just wish they had a nice drinking fountain I guess lol read more

Is BBQ suppose to melt in your mouth, make your eyes roll into the back of your head and give you a warm tingling sensation throughout your entire body with every bite? Yes? Ok good. I wasn't sure what was happening to me. I put some Brisket on some bread and I felt the presence of God!! Robert Earl & his team are also the nicest people you'll ever want to meet. It's like eating at moms. They make sure you're happy and have everything you need. Unlike any other place I've ever dined. Every business should be just like this. Southern California has an award winning BBQ place and its in Long Beach!!! Congratulations to everyone involved in this business. Wish you all the rewards a business such as yours deserves. read more

Kinda disappointed by the service and the wait time. It took 30 minutes to get out order and the people who ordered after us got the same exact order instantly. The beef ribs, smoked chicken, and baked beans were delicious. But everything else was very average. I just had a bad experience. read more

The food here is great... I actually stumbled across Earl's because the "competition" had an issue for the day... just kind of surprised at the service though... Wanted to place an order for my department lunch... so I called at 11:20am just 10 mins before they open, the lady refused to take my order so the food could potentially be ready by the time they opened. Why would you turn away business like that?? Unfortunately, I had to go back to the "competition" to make sure the food was on time for our lunch meeting. I would go back to Earl's though... just need to consider they are "limited" in their customer service skills. read more

My moms from Texas so she knows her BBQ..and this place didn't dissapoint. The Brisket was so tender and the Beef ribs were awesome....The owners and the mast BBQ man himself came out to meet my mom and take a picture.. Highly recommend it...Great food and great people running the place... read more

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

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By far some of the best bbq!! Great food, great service and worth the price. Definitely coming back with friends to share. read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - The beginnings of a delicious relationship. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

On my first trial with Robert Earls, I was lucky as I had meats that were just cut and it was very fresh. If They were being held for serving, it was done very well. All meats had a lot of juice and was not dried out. This is a problem with the other shops where the food is pulled hours before serving and are re-heated for service. Meats that are served that way sometimes get "stewed" in the wrappers and taste like they're boiled. Ribs sometimes get gritty and flavor gets lost. Fortunately, I found none of that with the meats from Robert Earl. Overall, their meats are not overly seasoned and some may be wanting more, but this hits my preference right on. the smoke is also on the mild side. Brisket - very juicy with good beef flavor. Wish there was more pepper in they rub. This was my favorite and WORLDS above all other shops. Pulled pork - good mixture of the inner parts with the bark, not overly greasy. Hot links - not crazy hot but not bland either. Nothing objectionable but this was my least favorite. Spare ribs - thank you for not cooking the shit out the meat so it "falls off the bone". A lot of times when ribs are cooked to that point not only does texture go to crap but it loses flavor. Pork flavor, not some BS hopped up rub, then drowned in goopy sauce. good ribs are not about that, if you want that go to fricken Tony Roma's. I cant speak as highly for the sides as the cole slaw was meh, greens had great flavor but WAY TOO salty. Overall, a great experience and I hope it can be repeated the next time I go back. read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - A taste of Brisket off the hood of a car near sunset. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was working at Jordan High School looking for a good BBQ spot in the area and found Robert Earls BBQ. It's a family run business and once you walk in your greeted by Robert. The eating area is very nice with a great decor. I had the Pork BBQ lunch special with potato salad. The pork was cook just right and the sauce very tasty with special ingredients. The potato salad has a nice spicy kick to it. The menu will give you a wide variety of meats you can chose from. I will be a regular at Robert Earl BBQ read more

Robert Earl's BBQ - Pork Ribs Lunch Special - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

First of all I have to say WOW!! My new favorite BBQ place indeed. The food is delicious. My husband and I had the Mini Tex Combo. The brisket is soooooooo good it's sinful! The beef ribs blow everybody else's out of the water. This here is real! Lucille's who? Johnny Rebs who? Even Bludso's who? Robert Earl's is legit. Seriously, give this place a shot and you won't regret it. Hands down, the best BBQ I've ever had. I think they were recently voted best BBQ in LA county :) Aside from the food, the service was great! They accidentally gave us spare ribs instead of beef ribs and the owner himself brought out our fresh delicious batch of beef ribs and let us keep the spare ribs. Since I'm allergic to pork I couldn't try them but my hubby seemed to enjoy them. Wonderful people and amazing food...what else could you ask for? read more

Went here on a day my brother n i wanted some bbq. Got there orded my food.. orderd a large banan pudding.. i paid for a large n got some small one. Had two types of sauces.. think one was spicy. . Taste like mexican candy.. not a fan of this place. Rather just swing on over to Johnny Rebs or Chris n Pitts when they're done remodeling. Im not sure what people see in this place.. maybe their lack of taste but i surely wont be beack. read more

Their Bbq Sauce is super tasty one of the best in la. I love the ribs def worth giving it a try.... decent portions sizes..... excellent customer service.... family owned. Oh and the golden nugget is everything. read more

OMGOODNESS SO GOOD!!! Beats everywhere I have been so far! I'm not an easy critic either because I grew up on GOOD BBQ! We have been looking for the perfect BBQ and we have found our place. The customer service was also great! The overall experience was awesome!! Everyone made my family and I feel very comfortable and very welcomed. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you Robert Earl and staff! read more

Had a great time celebrating my law school bestie's Bday here, yesterday. The food was so delicious and you can tell it was made w/ love. The whole crew was met w/ great vibes and delicious food. The brisket was the absolute best!!! My wife usually only eats sides, but this time she even ate the meat! read more

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