I am going to give 5 stars but I would really like to give 4.5 stars. I had the chicken and this is definitely 5 stars. The white meat was actually better than the dark meat Great spices and so juicy it's perfectly cooked (sorry BBQ) I would have preferred a little spicy option but that's me. Bbq sauce was great 4.5 again spice it up but the flavor was great. Now the sides Potatoe salad it's good not great. It's more like mashed potatoes consistency. Needs more pickle for sure. Mac and cheese again good but way over cooked it's mushy and not too flavorful. Needs more cheese and less time on the noodles by like 5 minutes. The only thing that pushed the rating to 5 was the chicken I would give it a six if I could. Price is right on point 25 out the door for a whole chicken and two good size sides. So yeah get your grub on for cheap bbq read more

First and foremost the service is excellent. Not something we see anymore these days The ribs!!!!! They are amazing!!! Perfectly cooked, big and juicy and the barbecue sauce is to die for!!! They cut them for you too. Great for a party! read more

Bomb!!! How did I not take pictures of my food? I got the ribs, tri-tip and chicken combo. Everything was cooked perfectly. And they are very generous on sauce to take home. I've been passing by this place for so long. Make sure you try it out. read more

Smokin' Ed's BBQ - Menu. - Food Trucks Near Me - Reseda, California

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Smokin' Ed's is a local BBQ spot I wish I'd found before a few months ago. It's nearby and has easy parking. More importantly, the BBQ fare is delicious! The quality is high and the items are consistent in how they turn out. My favorite meats are the chicken and the pulled pork, although the ribs, tri-tip, and sausage are also outstanding. The tri-tip tacos are a really great value and are not skimpy! They use a blend of woods to smoke the meats and they get it just right! Favorite side orders for me are the cole slaw and the beans. Their pico de gallo is superb! Their mild BBQ sauce compliments their meats perfectly, and they also have a "spicy" version. The gentleman who runs the show is always friendly & jovial. He and his staff seem to be enjoying what they do. Only open Saturday & Sunday, but you can stock up as everything heats back up just as juicy. Easily the best, most authentic BBQ in the San Fernando Valley. read more

Best pulled pork sandwich ever, and best potato salad too! Best pulled pork sandwich ever, and best potato salad too!

Really tasty and delicious baby back ribs and a very tangy and succulent flavor. got a full rack with BBQ beans and potato salad and dirty rice for 52 dollars. That's a pretty good deal in these high inflation times. The owner, Ed hails from Simi and has a kick ass crew that makes it worth the drive from the west valley and beyond. If your in the mood for great BBQ at a fair price this is the place to go! read more

Great food and even greater people! The BBQ and brisket and amazing! Very reasonable prices as well! We will be regulars here! read more

SO DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend. I got combo #3. Love the Mac and cheese too. Everything is good read more

Smokin' Ed's BBQ - Devoured - Food Trucks Near Me - Reseda, California

November 2024 YES! The best tasting, best bang for the buck BBQ you've been searching for your whole Los Angeles life. Here's why: 1. The $110 #4 combo is THE best bbq deal around. 6 pounds of meat AND 3 pints of sides. You get 1 whole tri tip, 1 whole chicken and 1 whole rack of baby back pork ribs. It averages out to $18 per pound of mixed meat. Good luck trying to find that deal anywhere else! 2. Taste & flavor are amazing, smokey because of the Oak Fired Open pit bbq. Their dry rub is exquisite. Just the flavor of the meat alone is very satisfying. Go for the gold and add some of their mixed barbecue sauce, similar to Sweet Baby Ray's. 3. Texture: juicy and moist. In general, this place reminds me of those roadside Texas barbecues that you typically only find in Texas, usually inside a gas station. Smokin' Ed's does BBQ the way BBQ should be done using Red & White Oak wood and some charcoal. This process gives the meet a beautiful smokey flavor, and cooks the meat to Tender perfection. 4. Family owned and operated.. Father, Mom and Son... and a few other great people too. 5. After you order, there's a couple tables to sit there, or you can get it to go. Food: 1. Tri Tip: Juicy, moist. If you're taking it to go, my advice is to leave it whole, and slice it thin at home. It'll stay juicy or longer that way, and also stay a little warmer during the drive. 2. Baby back ribs: Tender, fall off the bone. Juicy, meaty, savory. The dry rub as a nice savory quality, and chaparral herbs including Thyme, Cumin with subtle notes of Rosemary and Sage. 3. Chicken: Same as above. The skin is THE best part, juicy underneath, crispy on top. The chicken is moist and flavorful. It's cooked perfect! If you want it a little more cooked, just pop it in the microwave for a minute on full blast when you get home. 4. BBQ Macaroni Salad. It has a nice mouth feel and chew to it, the elbow pasta is cooked to perfect Al Dente texture. The flavor is exquisite, incorporating notes of barbecue with the little sweetness, and that beautiful creamy coating all around. Black beans round out the texture. It's creamy, it's got chew, it has the bbq essence, it's a winner. 5. Hawaiian Cole Slaw: crowd favorite for sure. It's cold, it's refreshing, it's got that nice coleslaw coating on it with a little bit of a poppy seed dressing note. In terms of texture, it's definitely crunchy like good coleslaw should be. 6. Fries: they're cut thin, definitely crispy and crunchy, not greasy or oily at all. I definitely liked them right out of the fryer! Dip them in the barbecue sauce, and you can't go wrong. 7. Dry rub on the meats: as mentioned above, there's definitely more of the Chaparral herb spices going on here. You can definitely taste the cumin, and there's just the right amount of salt and pepper. I love that they nailed this perfectly! 8. BBQ Sauce: I think I know it's in here, but I don't want to give it away. Let's just say it's Sweet Baby Ray's with some other stuff mixed in. Definitely tangy, a very mild spiciness to it, and guaranteed to make your mouth water. Whichever meat you decide to buy, taste it on its own first. Then go ahead and dip in the sauce if you like. You really missing out if you don't try the meat plain to begin. Anyways, in summary, this place is amazing! If you're curious, yes this is the outside place that used to be in the parking lot of "that market" on a street further west. The owners of that market sold the place, and so Smokin' Ed's moved to El Camino H.S., then finally settled here at the D.A.V. parking lot. If you're a returning customer from years ago, or whether you're a new customer, you'll soon find out that this is one of the best deals at best tasting barbecue places around. Please make sure to mention this review, and also mention my name. read more

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I checked out this place today and have to join all the people that have reviewed them previously with five stars. I got a tri-tip sandwich that was out of this world. The service was phenomenal. Right now I have to use a cane and somebody came and got me a chair to sit in while I waited for my order. read more

I had the 50/50 sandwich and WOW! Hands down one of the best BBQ sandwiches I've ever had! Every bite was juicy, tender, and full of that rich, slow-smoked taste! If you're even remotely a BBQ fan, do yourself a favor and try the 50/50! read more

Wonderful smokin flavor. I ordered the chicken/tri tip combo with two sides. Everything I tasted exceeded my expectations. The large outdoor real wood bbq looked and smelled amazing. I will definitely return again often. read more

Wow!! A search on yelp has given us a new favorite! Amazing BBQ and sides--and delicious sauce!

We came here due to the high Yelp rating and were not disappointed. This is a food truck and barbecue pit in parking lot/field. We shared a tri-tip sandwich, which was so delicious and tender. We had the coleslaw on the side, which was also great and tasty . The owner was so friendly and warm. It made it a great experience. read more

I wish I would've taken a picture of the food, this place is authentic! And reasonable prices. I will be coming back.

This is where I go for ribs chicken meat and spicy sauce freshly made american bbq get beans maceroni and bbq maceroni

Love the tri-tip, and the owner is so nice! He isn't doing brisket right now, because it takes 10 hrs to cook (old fashioned way, no short cuts), but said if/when enough people ask for it, he will. read more

The best barbecue in the valley, hands-down. These guys are legends, and you can taste the experience in every bite. If you like good barbecue, you found the spot right here. read more

It is the best food and the kindest people!! It is the food truck that used to be at Jim's Fallbrook Market. I'm so glad that we found them again. We have also used them for catering and they were wonderful!! read more