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    Rodney's Ribs

    4.4 (237 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    brisket plate + Mac n cheese
    Holly H.

    Food: - brisket/brisket sandwich: 6.5/10, would love to have the sauce on the side - ribs: 7.5/10, pretty good, would get again - Mac n cheese and potato salad were not stellar but they were tasty Service: - expect a wait time, we waited for 50 minutes - we weren't sure if we had to wait bc we came in the middle of the afternoon/not during peak lunch time, or we were just waiting for a fresh batch of meats - Rodney was super friendly! Ambiance: - no seating outside - spacious lot

    Sunny S.

    Rodney makes my favorite brisket sandwich in all of LA. The food here is fantastic. The meat is always juicy and tender and full of flavor. The portions here are massive. I still can't believe how good his sandwich is! He service is great as Rodney is always super nice!! He usually parks his truck in a parking lot on Lake street.

    Rodney's dinner
    Shawn S.

    Amazing barbecue food truck that specializes in ribs. We ordered Rodney's dinner that came with 5 juicy, fall of the bone ribs and 2 sides, as well as 2 extra ribs a la carte. The food was very tasty and satisfying. The ribs were drenched in sauce but surprisingly not uber sweet. The beans and potato salad were great complements to the ribs. Friendly service in a large parking lot.

    Brisket Sandwich thinly sliced with generous portion. Absolutely delicious!
    Cindy S.

    I love Rodney's Ribs! His lean BBQ Brisket Sandwich is delicious! It's thinly sliced, but he is generous on portion of food. The Pork ribs have a nice bite to them, yet tender. The homemade side dishes are delicious as well. His BBQ are lightly smoked and are perfectly sauced. Rodney's mobile BBQ isn't fancy and the menu is straight forward. You can find him at the CVS parking lot on Lake Ave and Mountain St , access from Roma Market. If you plan on stopping by, I would call ahead to see if he is there, sometimes he sells out for the day or running behind. His food are delicious and made with care. Credit Credit and Cash accepted.

    Rib tips. I didn't take this pic but it looked just like this. I ate them all too fast before taking a pic
    Launi K.

    This review I not normal as Mr Rodney was serving food while the Eaton fires were still burning in Altadena. I appreciate so much that he was still serving his amazing bbq in the middle of such a devastating time. When I went they didn't have all of the meat options nd veggie. But what he do have was delicious! I got the rib tip and brisket. They were tender and top quality. He is in a truck in the cvs parking lot on Lake. Please go out and support this business and know you will be getting great food in re

    rib tibs

    Love this food truck so much that we visited 2x in 2 weeks! The meat is tender, the bbq sauce isn't too sweet or overwhelming, the sides are delicious and the prices aren't ridiculous. The truck is parked in the corner of the CVS parking lot Tuesdays-Saturdays. I suggest calling ahead to make sure he's there and to see what meats he has left. On our first visit he only had brisket left BUT it was one of the best bbq briskets i've had so no regrets. I haven't had a bad dish yet and the order of faves so far: 1) Brisket 2) Ribs 3) Potato salad with eggs in it =) 4) Mac n' cheese 5) Rib tips 6) Coleslaw 7) the white bread lolz i mean, it's bread. i made a potato salad + meat sammich with it

    Ribs Plate with Potatos Salad and Green Beans
    Sandy L.

    It was authentic! There's just something special about when small business owners pour their heart and soul into what they do--and you can taste the difference! We had the ribs and brisket--yum, yum, and yum! We also enjoyed the potato salad and the green beans (they had already sold out of the other sides, which tells you something!). Everything was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. A big thank you to Rodney and Andre--the Dynamic Duo! Your love for food and your passion for sharing it with others really shines through. My husband told me, "You need to write a review!"--and he gave it 10 out of 10 stars (and he's pickier than I am!). We'll definitely be back. Until next time! ~ Sandra

    $5.00 for green bean
    Misael S.

    As I walked up I was told to wait since the computer wasn't working. I ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of green beans. The menu reads $4.10 for sides. I was charged $500 for green beans . I asked for the sauce on the side which ended up with a sloppy brisket sandwich

    Rodney's special with green beans and potato salad
    Michelle T.

    I tried Rodney's special, and it was great. The ribs were flavorful and saucy, and the food came out quickly with minimal wait time. They accept both card and cash. I didn't get a chance to try the mac and cheese this time, but I'm looking forward to it on my next visit. Rodney was friendly, and overall, I really enjoyed my experience.

    James W.

    A local fixture for Pasadena, Rodney's Ribs brings mobile smokey BBQ to a CVS parking lot. When open, you can see his smoking setup working. A commercial smoker in a trailer. The menu is simple and you'll find the usual fixings for Brisket, Spareribs, and Pulled Pork. Both Sandwiches and entree orders are available and everything is laden with sauce unless you ask otherwise. All of the BBQ is well to heavily smoked. Depending on the time and day there are shortages and inconsistencies. I found the brisket to be sliced too thin but may work well in a sandwich. Ribs were not always consistent and certainly dry if not consumed right away and/or reheated. Kudos and credit are given for the mobile setup. When it's good it's great.

    Brisket, ribs, links, baked beans, potato salad, green beans
    John K.

    Rodney's did not disappoint for Christmas Dinner. I ordered Ribs, Brisket, Links, Potato Salas, Baked Beans, Green Beans for a party of 10 people. His portions were more than enough and more. His Ribs were tender and BBQ sauce was full of flavor. Briskets were my favorite, tender, smokey, slabbed with his BBQ sauce. His links were juicy and had a nice snap to the skin. His sides were also amazing. Rodney was also extremely friendly and helpful when helping me what to order for 10 people. I would definitely stop by his truck for a personal serving next time I'm in the area.

    Olivia S.

    Been debating this review and what level of stars to give. Sometimes I get on bbq/brisket kicks. I had brisket the day before and wanted more. I was going to make a salad and throw some on. I like the brisket at Craft & Fire, 1/2 lb is $14. I used this as the baseline. I wanted to support black and local business and try this place. I called close to closing and was told it was $17 and they'd have it ready. I figured $3 wasn't too much more to support the business. I got there and was told my total was $21! Excuse you?! He said the other guy made a mistake and it was $19! I was less than impressed. I had just called, they could've honored what I was told. I begrudgingly paid and left. Strike 1. I tried the meat. It's ok. Nothing to write home about. I actually had a number of hard, inedible pieces. I'm not sure I cared for the sauce being on it either. $14 is doable, for $19 it better be AMAZING and it wasn't. The experience w the money and the meat not being fab all left a taste in my mouth. I talked to my chiro (also a black small business owner) and he said he'd been there and said they were pricey but that he enjoyed the ribs. He understood my reluctance but wasn't shocked by my experience. Would I go back? Not sure honestly. I can't think of anything redeeming with the meat or my customer service experience.

    Brisket sandwich with a side of mac'n'cheese
    Lourdes I.

    Stopped here with my boyfriend for lunch. It's tucked in the corner of the parking lot of the CVS on Lake. Not sure if it was Rodney himself, but whoever helped us was super nice and personable, even complimenting my shirt. We each got a brisket sandwich + a side of mac'n'cheese. Ate it at home, it was sooo yummy honestly some of the best mac I've had! Such a cute little spot. Def coming back!

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    That's some good BBQ. The meat is tender and flavorful. There are not many BBQ places in Pasadena. So, you get it where you can.

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    7 months ago

    OOH EMM GEE! mmmm, mmm, mmm! You have to have Rodney's Ribs. If you have not, you must. No matter what plate you get, you WILL-BE-SATISFIED.

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    10 months ago

    Great guys and awesome food! They came for our event at a local park and did not dissapoint.

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    Incredible barbecue with fast service. A good variety of choices with great side dishes

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    1 year ago

    Simply the best, better than all the rest. Rodney Of The Rib is the king of bbq ribs in Altadena and all of Los Angeles.

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    Well, the rib tips were lukewarm to cold and the sides the same. I can definitely find a better rib place for the price point. Sorry

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    Ask the Community - Rodney's Ribs

    Is Rodney's there this summer? Tried a few times Feb-Apr and could never find the truck.

    Yes!

    Is Rodney's still open? Not sure where they are located now that the Christmas trees are in the parking lot at CVS

    YES, He's still in the general area depending on parking, when trees are done he'll move back to usual location

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