Brisket and Mac and cheese are fire The spicy bbq sauce was…read morem favorite Order ahead of time and eat inside or on the patio.

...I'm at a loss for words by how horrible this was. I don't normally write reviews but I had to…read moremake an exception for this place. I'll try to be concise. This review is for the Paramount location. I got a few items: Dino rib, pork ribs, brisket, sausage, mac and cheese and corn bread. I'll start with the positives. The mac and cheese and corn bread were decent. Also they took 15 minutes to give me all the varied food I ordered which should have been my red flag to run, but I decided to live dangerously and was punished severely for it. Now on to the travesty, the meat. The theme for today was dry, old and shameless. The pork was somehow undercooked and dry. Which if you can endure the cruelty, is actually kind of impressive. The brisket resembled beef jerky. I'm including pictures of the brisket since those speak much more eloquently than I can. I love to cook and I infamously over season my dishes. But all these meats were at a whole another level. Not salty but aggressively peppery and just ham handed. The rub was flavorful but it blew out my palette instantly. Please take this to heart: less is more. In terms of meat quality? Cheap. My Dad is a butcher, I can tell. Everything being reheated did the meat quality no favors either. The seasoning was further exacerbated because the ribs, both dino and pork, were almost entirely bone. So you have a ton of seasoning on a lick of meat. It was a recipe for disaster. And price? Expensive, especially for what I received. Insulting for what I received. I'll end it here. I don't want to waste your time like this place wasted mine.

I thought the food was really good, especially the mac and cheese. It's hard to find truly good mac…read moreand cheese, and this one did not disappoint. It was rich, flavorful, and actually tasted homemade. The BBQ was impressive, smoky, tender, and seasoned just right. I really enjoyed it. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor. Good BBQ is hard to find in LA, but this spot gives you that "Dad or your uncle in the backyard on the grill" kind of vibe. Real, comforting, home-style food. Stop by and support a brother!

Whatever you do don't order from this place ONLINE! I had…read moreordered from Robert Earl"s earlier and got ribs with baked beans. They were out of Mac and cheese so I thought I would get Mac and cheese from Johnson's on my way home. I called them to ask if they took online orders and explained to the guy who answered that I had an electronic debit card as to explain why I asked . He said yes I could order online or over the phone . In the interim he gave the phone to some woman who kept me on hold so long that by the time she got back on the phone I had already ordered online. She confirmed my order but after hanging up I noticed the online app they use predicted a ridiculous amount of time to prepare the order (45 minutes). I was only 5 minutes away but stationary. So I called back and asked the lady how long it would take she said 15 minutes, I gave them 20 . When I got there and explained that I ordered online. Not only did I learn that the order wasn't ready but the guy at the window had the audacity to say if I had placed a phone order it would have been 15 minutes but otherwise they go by the app's time. And what his staff person told me when I called "was In error". How stupid is that? The whole premise of fast food is that it's fast. Secondly, you are willing to put online customers on the back burner based on an apps time and not real time? I looked at this man as if to say'Is that your final answer?" I don't see a line out here? Bruh it's your business, stand on it, I'm going to be about mine's. I had ordered extra food to support Black business, because remember I already had a plate in the car from Robert Earls. I pulled off and left without the food and didn't look back. Its bought sense for me. Buyer BEWARE.

Ohhh man, if you're craving perfectly made BBQ, Robert Earls is the place. Top-tier quality,…read moreincredible flavor, and genuinely friendly service. I was highly recommended to check it out, and let me tell you... I was not disappointed.

I saw they have moved to 6050 Atlantic ave next to the CVS. They are currently working out of their…read morefood truck until the storefront opens. I wanted to try again and got the brisket, rib and sausage. Still just average BBQ and the brisket was pretty tough, and no favor, sausage and ribs were ok but again i won't be back. To many better places to try. The owner is always nice but the 3-meat plate for $40 is not worth it.

Really liked this place. Wish they hadn't changed the menu; still sad they closed already…read more Found a brand new place in compton called 'City BBQ & Catering' on 1001 rosecranse. Been twice now cuz that smoked brisket is , in my opinion, pretty damn good.

Not too many veggie options even though post says vegetarian friendly…read more The food looks alright. The menu didn't attract me.

I was in the mood for some good bbq when I saw a post on Facebook promoting 2 brothas. The set up…read moreis just as the name says, 2 brothas and a pit lol. It's placed in the front of a house and man oh man, this is by far the best bbq I've ever tasted! Food is damn good. I ordered the rib plate, rib tips, and hot links plates. Everything was seasoned really well, ribs were fall off the bone fantastic and the rib tips were outstanding. Links were really good, not too spicy just the right amount of spice and flavor. I will definitely be back.

Love there BBQ nice smoke favor, real tender meat, and just good food! Loved it. Must go back!read more

I'd highly recommend Rena G's. They have some of the best barbecue in the area. I had the beef…read morebarbecue ribs with a side of mac and cheese and some yams. The ribs were tender and have an amazing sauce paired with the them. The yam were also fantastic. It was so good that I don't even have a picture to upload here because I blew through it so fast. If you haven't been, I suggest you go soon!

Excellent food and service. Had the $10 special…read more Ordered pork ribs, beans and & cheese. Good flavor and tender. Spicy bbq sauce. Will definitely return.

At first glance, it looked like parking was limited to the street, but after calling, I found out…read morethere is a parking lot on the corner, which made things much easier. The restaurant itself is small but mighty, with a cozy feel and a menu that delivers. Everything is made to order, and they offer a rotating selection of local craft beers, which is a nice touch if you like trying something new. We ordered the spicy Korean wings, and thankfully they were not overly spicy, making them easy to enjoy. The real standout, though, was the Blvd burger. It was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. I will definitely be coming back to try more of their burgers. Overall, the prices were better than most places, especially considering the quality. Definitely worth a visit.

It's a local gem with a lot of friendly locals in the community! We came on a Thursday and there…read morewere plenty of open tables! PARKING There's a parking lot on the east side, about 1-2 addresses down. I could see how it could fill up, but there was plenty of parking on a Thursday night! SERVICE Tbh service was a bit slow with limited workers, but it didn't bother us. The worker did come up multiple times to place orders, clear out dishes, and bring out boxes. DRINKS Pleasantly surprised by number of local draft beer options, soju cocktails, and a few wines. The soju cocktails taste good and surprisingly creeps up to you.. it doesn't taste that strong! FOOD Fantastic!! Surprised at such great quality for a gastropub. The Guacho Grinder is a steak sandwich w/ Chimichurri on a soft french roll - beware the sandwich does fall apart when eating but it's so worth it! Very clean and friendly community! Highly recommend!

I really liked Pop's Chicken! We got the #3 special which included 2 chickens + rice + beans + 2…read moresalads (we chose cole slaw and nopales) which came to around $38. It also came with some warm corn tortillas as well as some fresh and spicy salsa. They also gifted 2 cans of orange Fanta. This meal turned into 4 amazing meals for us...and the chicken tasted even better the next day. This is a family business with two locations - we went to the one on Rosecrans (the other is nearby on Long Beach Blvd). Upon parking in their lot, we could see the smoke from their grill... we knew this was gonna be good! There are a few tables inside but we noticed that most take it "to go". We stood in line and then we were promptly helped by their efficient staff. In addition to chicken, there are also fish and beef items. There is also macaroni and potato salad for salad choices. Next time I wanna try the potato salad. We took our order home and thoroughly enjoyed the taste and quality of their grilled chicken. Although it is similar to El Pollo Loco, it is somehow different...it's weird but I can't explain it. As we left the restaurant with our very full bag of items, we noticed that the line grew and was snaking out the door. Definitely a testament to this great neighborhood gem!

We ordered lunch for our field staff from this establishment and food was very good especially for…read morethe price. We received a whole chicken, rice, beans and potato salad all for 40 bucks. They hook up the sides and are not tight with anything including jalapeños and salsas. The price makes the food taste so much better especially nowadays what everyone is charging even if the food is good the price is ridiculous.

Love this place! Service was great and the food reminds me of the BBQ I ate growing up!read more

Best bbq spots I've been to in a while. The two guys are…read moresuper friendly and will answer any questions you have. I'm definitely going back again, and i recommend going on sunday for their meatballs

I wish I had read the recent (2026) reviews before I went and bought two large pork rib dinners…read morefrom JB's. It's been a few years since I last visited JB's and it was sad to see how run down the exterior of the building was. My visit was around 12:30 PM on a Saturday and there were no other customers. With that in mind, I think the ribs that were served to me were probably leftovers from Friday or Thursday because all though they peeled off the bone ok, they were dry as Bee Jerkey!! Even though they were dry as hell, I still ate them. On the other hand, my girlfriend took two bites and called it quits. So sad to see a BBQ restaurant that used to be so good be so BAD.

Their St. Louis style pork ribs are absolutely phenomenal! And unlike a lot of barbecue places,…read morethey have also dialed in their side dishes. It's just an overall great experience. For me it's a little bit of a drive, but worth it.