The food was amazing here!! I was planning a trip to Palm Springs and was so sad to see it's…read morepermanently closed... does anyone know what happened!? It was such a welcoming environment and the food was top tier.

If you want some soul food or BBQ in Palm Springs, Brown's is the place to grab it. This looks like…read morean unassuming hole in the wall type of house, but you'll find some parking spots out front. The staff is nice and there are a few tables inside. It definitely seems to be family owned and full of love. My friend and I took our food to go and were super pleased with everything. We tried the tasty ribs, plump chicken, sweet potatoes, beans, potato salad - had a good variety of eats. My personal favorite and bias though was the Mac and Cheese. This some straight soul macaroni and cheese, prepared in casserole form and then you get a good sized chunk in the meals. The only thing I wasn't hot on was the cornbread as it was dry. But other than, loved all the components of the dinners. I'm hoping to do an annual trip to Palm Springs and I will surely be making Brown's BBQ and Soul Food a part of that. Next time : Getting those oxtails!

This place is legit! I grabbed a combo plate plus a side of mac at the Palm Springs Thursday night…read morefair. The plate came with ribs, chicken, sausage, coleslaw, and potato salad. Everything was absolutely excellent! Perfectly cooked and seasoned, with just the right amount of tangy bbq sauce drizzled on the meats. Definitely try if you see the truck.

*Uncle D & Auntie V are Legit*…read more I take my BBQ & Brisket very seriously...and I'm thrilled Uncle D does too. So happy to stumble upon this lovely lively couple serving up their incredible BBQ food at the Palm Springs Art Museum commemorating & celebrating Juneteenth. Uncle D & Auntie V were so sweet & kind, they take their craft very seriously, and appreciate their customers. I had one of the BEST BBQ Brisket Sandwich's ever. And I've eaten & sampled my fair share. When I expressed I'm from LA and would drive all the way to Compton for the OG Bludso's BBQ & Brisket and Ribs with my BF, Auntie V's face lit up and says "I know it very well...and Darly is from Compton." When I told Uncle D, he expressed he knows Kevin Bludso personally...so I already knew I was in for a major brisket treat. After devouring my Sando in record time -- though I slowed down towards the end -- because I did not want it to end. I told my wife "I could eat 2 more of these." And speaking of which -- wifey's not too keen on BBQ like her hubby but can appreciate a great piece of quality meat. She took one bite (right smack in the middle -- which I suggested because it's the best bite :) and her response? "Oh my god...I could eat one of these." I've never heard her say that about BBQ Brisket. What makes Uncle D's Brisket so special? It's smoked & cooked overnight in a smoke-pit ~~ seasoned to perfection ~~ not fatty nor salty one bit...and don't get me started on the BBQ sauce that's not too thick & not too thin ~~ not too sweet & not too tangy ~~ it's simply perfection. And the bun too. This sandwich is so good you don't even need TEETH to enjoy because the mEAT is so soft & tender ~~ as perfect brisket should be. Following brisket consumption I went back to share my thoughts with D & V and when I said "not only is this one of the best I've ever had, it's better than Bludso's." D Looked me right in the eyes and softly said "really...seriously?" "Yes indeed" I said and he thanked me again. Then I told him "this section should be labeled: "The Art of Brisket" and D smiled at me so wide I can still see his happy face. Then we fist-bumped because he was wearing gloves but that Sando was so frickin' great I wanted to hug that cool bearded BBQ Master. Wifey had some of their Mac & Cheese and thought the noodles were cooked perfectly, it wasn't too cheesy & oily...and loved that it wasn't too salty. I took a bite and 2nd her notion. Checkout their website to find out where they'll be throughout the Coachella Valley. And make sure to confirm the location because their days & hours change during Summertime. Can't wait to find this hidden gem again...and next time I'm going to try their pulled pork and spare ribs too. And another Brisket sando or two :) {{{Big High Fives}}} {{{Fist-Bump & Hugs}}} Grandslam Huge Fan

When we moved to the Coachella Valley in 2022, we tried looking for good BBQ and were really…read moredisappointed by the local offerings. We tried about every place we could find. That search finally ended when we found Smokey Lips BBQ. Chef Adam makes the best BBQ this side of Kansas City - seriously. His food is always excellent and made with great care. Last year for Thanksgiving we ordered his smoked turkey, and we have vowed never to spend a Thanksgiving without one if we can. The only complaint I have about Smokey Lips BBQ is that I can't get it whenever we want it, which isn't really a complaint, but a compliment! But in this era, it's a nice reminder that good things take time, and some gems are meant to be savored whenever you have the chance. I hate social media, but I go on Instagram specifically to find out where and when Chef Adam will be offering his amazing food. Follow Smokey Lips there. You won't be disappointed!!

Smokey Lips BBQ was lip smacking good!! OMG! I'm serious!! I've never had pork ribs, pulled pork,…read moreand pork belly taste so good outside of Texas! I'm serious!! The sides are also amazing.. The restaurant has such a relaxed atmosphere as well. Parking can be a challenge through..

They were amazing and on time and flexible with our timing! They came to our home and cooked…read morefabulous and delicious meal! Highly recommend!

I don't have enough good things to say! From the get go, Trevor has so many fun catering options. I…read morewent with the pizza bar and it was a hit! The sauce and pizza dough were so delicious! Like I could drink the sauce if that was an option. He suggested that everyone could make a pizza, then he'd slice it up and we could all try different pizzas. It made it so much fun!!! Then he had extra dough and topping left over so he made the rest of the pizzas to snack on the next day! He brought all his own plates and platters and cleaned everything up. It was even better than I imagined! Thank you Trevor! Outstanding service!!!!

This place had a couple of people inside but only one worker. He would take an order for one…read morecustomer then make their order. They he would take the next order in line. I don't know why he was by himself but there should be at LEAST one other person at the restaurant to help this guy have a break. I ordered a chicken sandwich with pickles and spicy bbq sauce. The sandwich was good, he put a lot of pickles on it which I love and the sauce was perfect.

Worst BBQ, inedible food. Ordered chicken breast sliced and it was dry stringy scraps with no…read moreflavor. Ordered sliced brisket and I got a lazy lump of short rib that was so dry I had to put it in the food processor to make a hash. Incredibly bad food and value.

New location, same amazing BBQ. Babes absolutely delivered, everything we ordered was incredible,…read moreand we left completely stuffed (no regrets). The meat was fall-apart tender and packed with flavor... easily some of the best BBQ I've ever had. The new space feels more modern than the original, but I loved that they kept the iconic pig details--it still feels like Babes, just refreshed. Service was also top-notch and made the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be back for more.

First time at Babe's and will most definitely be back! This…read moreplace is absolutely delicious. Their Brisket Sandwich was HUGE and so flavorful. Their Mac and Cheese was beyond addicting and I will forever be craving it. Their coconut sorbet was a great treat after the meal! Mark, our server, went above and beyond and was a pleasure to be around. He was so funny and ensured our meal was great. Babe's has great seating options (indoor and outdoor), a large bar, and is perfect for lunch or dinner!!

Great find! Family of 3 - ordered the chicken with 2 sides, pork belly sandwich, and ribs plate…read more All the food was top notch and tasted homemade. Not the smoker tasting bbq, but quality ingredients and super friendly service. Highly recommend to anyone go wants a great meal, at good prices, and fantastic service.

Ok BBQ. I had the…read moreBBQ Beef Ribs, coleslaw, beans, and cornbread. The meat falls off te bone, but it was lacking flavor; the BBQ sauce helped. The coleslaw was tasty, really liked the apples in it. The beans were under seasoned. The cornbread was good, a little dense, but tasted good. The service was good. Friendly staff and the food came out fast. The ambiance was ok. More like a sports bar than a restaurant.

We are from the south where we have real bbq. This place was disgusting. Tough , dry , horrible…read moreservice. Rude owners and we will never be back.

The food is outstanding, the restaurant is cute and clean and if you're lucky enough to have Luis…read moreas your you hit the trifecta!! We had a great experience. Give it a try...

We booked CV BBQ for their catering service for a birthday trip in Indio and I have to say the…read morebarbecue is phenomenal even compared to places in Orange County and Los Angeles (which I KNOW it isn't saying much but I had barbecue in Alabama... and was not impressed. Texas is yet to be discovered haha). CV BBQ was in a little plaza and the parking lot looked... suspicious to say the least, but once you walk into those doors, the smell if bbq was just amazing. The staff is also super friendly and are very thorough with checking the order so we got everything correctly. I could have guessed that they were really nice based on the communications via email that I had with them. I was super difficult with the requests and asked if they could do half portion of sides, etc and they accommodated everything... except the pork ribs. They don't know they they're getting them in so unless you're ordering a ton, they can't put that in your order. The standouts were the pork ribs and the tri tip. I would totally order from them again when I'm in the area, THANK YOU CV BBQ!

Absolutely love this place. Staff is so nice. Tri tip sandwiches are inexpensive and delicious…read more Cooked to perfection: I highly recommend it

My husband and I were looking for a new date night spot and had passed by Jackelope Ranch a few…read moretimes, so we finally decided to give it a try. We're so glad we did. This place is seriously beautiful. It feels like a little oasis in the middle of the desert. The restaurant itself great, but the outdoor space is what really stands out--lush greenery, water features, waterfalls, and a really nice outdoor bar and seating area. It looks like it would be perfect for events, but also just a really solid date night spot. We went on a Saturday night and it wasn't overly crowded. We didn't have reservations and had no problem getting in. If you sit in the bar area, they have a great happy hour (inside or outside), and we got a couple dollars off our drinks. There's also a happy hour food menu, but we ended up ordering the carne asada nachos from the regular shareables menu and they were really good. What stood out the most, though, was the service. We recently moved here from the South, and I've honestly missed that warm, genuine hospitality. Our server completely delivered on that. I didn't catch her name, but she was a brunette working in the indoor bar area--super kind, always smiling, and made us feel really comfortable! She checked on us often without being overbearing and just had that natural, welcoming vibe that's hard to find. Food came out fast, everything was smooth, and overall it was just a really great experience. We'll definitely be back and already plan on recommending it to friends!

I made a reservation for 12 people at Jackalope Ranch eight days in advance and specifically…read morerequested outdoor seating. I was told it wasn't guaranteed for a party that size, but that they would do their best to accommodate us--which felt fair. The day before our reservation, I received a call informing me that there would be no outdoor seating available at all due to a private event, and that the outdoor space would be limited to light appetizers only. We were told we would be seated inside. When we arrived, you can imagine my surprise to see multiple large groups sitting outside enjoying full meals. There was clearly outdoor seating available--one table of 8 and another of 10--and people were being fully served. When I asked the hostess about it, she told me those guests were "walk-ins." So somehow, people with no reservations were able to get outdoor seating, while our group--who planned ahead--was not. I then spoke to the event planner, Mary, who was extremely rude and dismissive. I asked her to explain how you have a party of 10 that can just walk in and be seated outside. Made any sense when you had a party at 12 who made a reservation who were forced to sit inside! She had absolutely no comment. It felt like a rule had been created that anyone with a reservation had to sit inside, while walk-ins were prioritized outside. That makes absolutely no sense. When I asked to speak to a manager, I was told she was the event manager, and no one else ever came to speak with us. Completely unacceptable. We were finally seated around 7:40 PM, and the service was very slow. It took over an hour to receive our food, we had to repeatedly ask for water, and overall attention to our table was lacking. One staff member did try to be helpful after we had already been waiting quite a while, and our server improved slightly after we voiced our concerns--but by then, the experience was already disappointing. The food itself was actually better than expected--solid, but not enough to make up for the poor service and lack of organization. We are full-time locals and had high hopes, but unfortunately, this experience was frustrating from start to finish. Between the miscommunication, the rude event manager, overall poor management, and dismissive attitude, we will not be returning.