Was finishing up a job in the area and we needed to feed our team. We didn't know this was a…read moretakeout only spot and had our hesitations as we pulled into the parking lot. I am glad we stayed! The owner is super friendly and accommodating. He came right out and took our order, gave us a spot to sit and hang out and proceeded to bring us some really tasty BBQ. The ribs were fall off the bone tender and in a delicious rub and sauce. The lemon pepper wings also came out in the sauce and were some of the best I've ever had. The truffle fries brought everything together. So good. This guy deserves his own restaurant or should set up shop at a brewery because the meal exceeded expectations. Give them a shot!

We were in a work training session nearby and were craving BBQ...trusty Yelp app to the rescue!…read more Ordering online for pick up, via Yelp, was super intuitive and easy! My friend got the Wings & Fries Combo, $23.15 and I decided on the 3-Bone Meal Deal, $24.25. The Wings & Fries come with your choice of seasoning and she got the garlic-Parmesan - which she liked a lot. Her wings were tender and tasty with the traditional in-house sauce. This also came with a soft drink, water or bottled iced tea. The 3-Bone Meal Deal, comes with 3 super tender pork ribs and your choice of sauce. This is fork tender! The traditional bbq sauce is quite tasty! This combo comes with two sides, I got the Mac n' cheese - yummy, but there was, weirdly, corn in it. Also got the pineapple coleslaw which is just so-so - very mild and not much flavor. I ordered the unsweetened pure leaf iced tea. We were both satisfied with the service- the gentleman was standing out in the sun in the parking lot -waiting for me to drive up. Thank you! We would order from Belly Rubb again when in the area and in the mood for awesome BBQ.

Now let me tell you about LA BBQ! This place is truly a hidden gem. It was Father's Day and my 4…read morechildren wanted to take me to Salsa and Beer North Hollywood location. The wait was ridiculous. So I got on Yelp and found LA BBQ. Soon as we pulled in front of the restaurant there had a beautiful shish kebab on a wood flame grill. It smelled amazing, I was actually sold then. There were two Armenian brothers that ran the restaurant. Their English wasn't the best but their food and kindness totally made up for it. We ordered the Armenian salad, the beef kebab plate, the Shawarma wrap, the lamb chops, and the chicken kebab. Everything was prepared and tasted fresh. If you are ever around this location and have doubts about trying and get I can guarantee you you won't regret it.

Called to pre order family meal and told we will be there in 20 min to get a head start since we…read morehave a short break. When we got there in about 20 min. They barely start taking out the meat. We ask for the 8-10 person meal and never got the beef kabobs, no rice, only 2 tomatoes, for a table of 8. Wasn't worth coming here for the first time. Beware to make sure what's included in your meal. Then charge us 70 for just the drinks for, I said fine and will never come back.

Smoky brisket is so delicious for a Friday night fun…read more Got myself 2 lbs of brisket, and just went to town on this juicy, tender meat. It melts in my mouth. Amazing! Come try this juicy brisket cooked Texas style.

My family and I had been looking for a good BBQ restaurant in the Valley and came across Bludso's…read morein Van Nuys -Take out only. We were genuinely excited to find a BBQ spot we enjoyed, and for a while, we were happy customers. Unfortunately, over time, our experience became increasingly disappointing, particularly when it came to the size and consistency of the ribs. The first couple of times we ordered, the ribs looked like a standard, reasonable portion. But on our later visits, we noticed that the ribs appeared noticeably smaller. It wasn't just a one-time observation; after seeing the difference several times, we decided to call and ask about it. We weren't looking for anything unreasonable, we simply wanted an explanation and some consistency in what we were paying for. We were told, "Sorry, we'll have our manager get back to you." We appreciated that someone would supposedly follow up, so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. It has now been a couple of months, and we have never received a call, email, or any kind of follow-up. That part is honestly just as disappointing as the portion issue. Bludso's prices are high, and when you're paying premium prices for BBQ, you expect the quality and portions to be consistent. We understand that food costs, labor, and operating a restaurant are expensive, we're not expecting bargain prices. But when a restaurant charges what Bludso's charges, customers have every right to expect that the portions will be consistent and that legitimate concerns will be taken seriously. In a time when the cost of everything continues to rise and people have to think carefully about where they spend their money, spending more at a restaurant should come with the expectation of getting a quality experience. If we're willing to pay higher prices, we expect the food and customer service to reflect that. What really sealed the deal for us was that we actually tried to address the issue directly. We didn't immediately leave a negative review or complain online. We called the restaurant, explained our concern, and gave them an opportunity to respond. Unfortunately, the fact that nobody ever bothered to follow up after promising that a manager would contact us left us feeling like our business and feedback simply weren't important. We enjoyed Bludso's when we first discovered it, which makes this even more disappointing. But there are plenty of BBQ options out there, and at these prices, we don't feel there's a reason to continue spending our money somewhere that doesn't provide consistency or follow through with its customers. We tried. We gave them multiple chances. We reached out and gave them an opportunity to make it right. Unfortunately, we've moved on. No more Bludso's for us.

Gosh, I love this place.. I mean, all bbq places nowadays are extremely expensive, but I feel like…read moreyou get a decent amount of food here. They have outdoor seating only.. the inside is just for ordering and they do have a restroom available. The service is always just whatever, but they're never rude, so it's fine. The bbq itself is amazing. I definitely recommend stopping by if you're ever in the atea. It's also never crowded, which is great.. to me, at least.

We have had food from The Swinging Door Texas BBQ before, although it was quite a long time ago,…read moreand back then it was fantastic. After all this time, we decided to give it another try and get some food to go. First, I want to mention that the young woman at the counter was very nice and friendly. She is actually the reason I'm giving this place two stars. Before I get to the food, though, there is something I have wanted to say for a long time about restaurants and takeout orders. Why don't restaurants simply ASK customers whether they need plastic cutlery before automatically throwing it into every takeout bag? When I order food to go, chances are I'm taking it home, where--believe it or not--I actually own forks, knives, and spoons. I don't need another little package of plastic utensils that goes straight into the trash. Wouldn't it make sense from a business standpoint as well? Ask the customer, "Do you need utensils?" If the answer is no, you don't give them any. The restaurant has to buy less plastic cutlery, saves some money, and maybe some of those savings could eventually be reflected in the prices customers are paying. Isn't that kind of a no-brainer when you're running a business? And then there is the environmental aspect. I know that unnecessary waste doesn't seem to concern everybody in this country very much, but seriously, doesn't anybody care how much unnecessary plastic trash we produce? In the country I'm originally from, people have been taught for decades to take recycling seriously and to avoid unnecessary waste whenever possible. Don't automatically hand out plastic utensils, bags, etc. when people don't need them. Just ASK. It really doesn't require much effort. Okay, now to the food. As I said, I used to LOVE the food from this place. I love American BBQ in general, so I was really looking forward to it. For two meals, we ended up paying more than $60. At that price, I expected considerably more than what we received. My spouse ordered a combo with pork ribs, brisket, baked beans, garlic bread, and an extra cornbread. I ordered the tri-tip with mac and cheese and garlic bread. What happened to this place? I will give credit where credit is due: **the brisket was very good. Really good, actually.** Unfortunately, that was pretty much the highlight. The pork ribs were WAY too tough for BBQ. And the so-called "garlic bread"? Calling this garlic bread is almost an offense to garlic bread. Rubbery, tasteless, and just plain gross. Then there was my meal, which I had really been looking forward to. The tri-tip was tough as shoe soles. It also had the strangest coloration I've ever seen--pink on the outside and well-done on the inside. I honestly don't know how you even accomplish that. I've eaten at plenty of BBQ restaurants over the years, and I don't remember ever seeing tri-tip looking like that. And the mac and cheese... I'm a mac and cheese fan, so this one particularly hurt. Bland and soupy. Calling this mac and cheese was almost insulting to mac and cheese. And yes, I got the same excuse for "garlic bread" that my spouse did. Just awful. It's really disappointing because we remembered this place as having fantastic food. Maybe we caught them on a particularly bad day, but when you're spending more than $60 on takeout for two people, there shouldn't be this many things wrong with the meal. So, yep. I guess this was the very last time we'll be getting food from here. Sorry, Swinging Door. I really wanted to still like you.

Stopped by AJ's Tex-Mex for lunch with my apprentice and we were both seriously impressed. I had…read morethe tri-tip sandwich with Spanish rice, and he had the brisket -- both were absolutely delicious. The meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor, and the tri-tip sandwich had the perfect amount of horseradish to give it a little kick without overpowering the meat. Great food, great lunch spot, and definitely somewhere we'll be stopping again when we're working in the area. A+ all the way. Easy 5 stars! Highly recommend AJ's Tex-Mex.

There are times when you see a restaurant featured on social media, then check Yelp and see a 4+…read morestar rating, and despite living 20 miles away, you decide to make the drive because you're craving some quality food. Unfortunately, this time the experience didn't quite meet my expectations. Don't get me wrong, the food wasn't bad. My disappointment was more about the value and portion size for what I paid. Three slices of brisket, a small cup of pulled pork, and three small sides came to around $60. Not to mention, the pulled pork was rather dry. There were no dinner rolls or cornbread included either. I was also disappointed with how the food was packed for my to-go order. Proper packaging is important, especially when transporting food, because leaks can make a mess in your car or elsewhere. Unfortunately, the packaging did not seem secure enough to prevent that, and it did not add much value to the overall experience. For that price, especially after making a 20-mile drive, I expected either a more generous portion or something exceptional enough to justify the cost. If the price had been more reasonable, or the quantity better matched the price, I definitely would have considered coming back. Unfortunately, at $60 for what I received, it just wasn't worth the drive for me.

Now this is how you do Filipino food! This little hole-in-a-wall offers a great selection of combo…read moredishes with rice and grilled meat and seafood options made to order like eating at home. We went here for lunch and shared a chicken inasal combo and a couple of pork skewers. We also had some bibingka, also baked fresh and a must-try! I could've eaten a dozen of them! Though the place is small, they do offer a few seating inside. We will definitely come back for more + bibingkas! Happy eating!

Stopped by Tony's Barbecue and tried the Chicken Inasal Plate special, and it did not disappoint…read more The meal started with a complimentary bowl of egg drop soup, which was a nice touch. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled, served with rice, sauces, and a refreshing melon drink. I couldn't leave without ordering a bibingka, and I'm glad I did--it was warm, soft, and absolutely delicious. One of my favorite bibingkas in the area. Great food, generous portions, friendly service, and authentic Filipino flavors. I'll definitely be back!

I Love this guy's cooking , tri tip,ribs ,coleslaw,chicken,potatoes,Mac n cheese... can't get…read moreenough. Cooked to perfection, melts in your mouth. Im hooked!

Darius Takeover BBQ is finger licking good!! The Ribs, Brisket are so tender!!!!…read more The Mac & Cheese is creamy cheese love on noodles, Cole slaw is great too, I love it because it's not super sweet like others are. Black beans are great too! And I'm the manager of the Encino Farmers market on Sundays and so excited to have him coming on Board!! But if you can't wait for the yummy awesome food go to his website to see what his locations him to be at my Market, you can see his pop-up on Saturdays in NOHO. So last night b had the above items I spoke of so today going to pick up some other items like Tri Tip. And whatever else he has smoking on the grill!! Thank you Darius for the love you put into your BBQ!!! Your not just an amazing pit master your truly a beautiful soul!!!

I've been coming here since I was a kid, & being in my 30's now coming here it still holds the same…read moreoutstanding flavorful food quality. My go to order is their grilled chicken breast, or their tri tip 7 oz with the side of sweet mash & Mac n cheese -- it hits every time! I am obsessed with their sweet mash it's a must have for me. I highly advise you to ask for the garlic bread rolls with bbq sauce on the side 10/10 !!! The service at this location was very pleasant. From the host, to our server, everything was top tier each time we visited. The location is extremely well up kept, clean, & everyone works & moves very organized. I love that. I work in restaurant management so seeing this when I go out is a green flag for me. Will definitely be back soon! Parking tip: located next door there is a parking garage for the restaurant, I believe its 90 minutes, or just restricted to only wood ranch grill customers, either way its FREEEEE:)

For supposed bbq, it's very mid. My brisket wasn't sliced or bbq'd. Just very undercooked made on…read morea grill. I had to send it back. The baked potato was the star and if I ever return i would just order that. Bar service was stellar. The restaurant is all stained woods and pretty large. All country themed. Not a smoker on site.

BEST BBQ I'VE EVER HAD! Service was quick, establishment…read morefelt very inviting and customer service was great. I asked the customer in back of me if he'd been coming to this establishment since he was a kid and highly suggested the beef ribs, so I ordered them. The pie was delicious 10/10. The meats were incredible 10/10. The sauces 10/10 and you can actually taste the heat in spicy bbq sauce. The sides were on the sweet side but they were fantastic 10/10. If you're ever in the mood for some amazing bbq and your in town I highly recommend this spot.

Got a sampler platter to go and the service was fine, but putting all the pieces together I'll say…read morefrom the start, this place's atmosphere exudes the kind of authenticity that makes me regret not getting a table in their dining room. However old it is, it looks and feels like a memento from simpler times. Framed posters and photos that have been there for decades. No frills and no need for them. Considering what we got, it was fairly priced. For about $42(including tax) we got a decent sized portion of brisket, two hot links and 1/4 rack of baby backs with sides of baked beans and French fries. And, of course, their bbq sauce and house bread (kind of like a cheaper version of Parker House rolls), which were both really tasty. The sauce was tangy and sweet but not cloying. The bread was way better than the standard white loaf you'd usually get. Both were great compliments to the food. The brisket was good. No fat. Perfectly tender. Good flavor. The hot links were good, too. Well-seasoned. Great snap. The ribs, however, were forgettable. Tasted slightly stale. All in all, their food is pretty good, but I have to imagine their ambiance makes it taste a little better with some friends and a few beers. Definitely worth a try.