Good BBQ anywhere in LA?

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Please, I lived in Texas for over 20 years. Don’t bore with with tales about lame CA BBQ.

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We need to hit Scotty’s in Orange and Burrell’s in Santa Ana. Burrell’s is real old school complete with being in an old house and a picnic bench out back to eat on.

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+1. I forgot I’d been here. Really good stuff … great homemade sauces on the table … and a very nice (albeit small) selection of beers on tap. I’ve always thought this could be a nice place for a small OL.

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And a hearty [middle-finger.gif] to you sir!

Seriously, I’m skeptical as well, but the source is strong with this one.

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HA! I appreciate the spirit Brett, but try the BBQ in Austin, or Bastrop, or Uvalde or even Houston.

It’s like some knucklehead from Bryan TX saying his Merlot is the equivalent of Petrus. [whistle.gif]

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Mike,

I’ve eaten real Texas cue, I’ve eaten plenty of real bbq outside of LA (I went to college in the South) and I’m WELL aware that LA is SERIOUSLY lacking in the bbq department.

However, putting aside the chatter on foodie sites about this bbq joint, when J Gold recommends a place I listen. Plus, the owner is from Texas.

Sounds like a win win and worth checking out for us bbq depraved souls in LA.

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Fair enough Brett. But if you’re like me, you tolerate the faux CA fare until you can sample the real thing in TEXAS!

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Had my driver pick up from there today. DE-licious! The real deal.

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So, unless I’m standing in Texas, the bbq is faux?

Does this hold true for wine too? [tease.gif]

I think we’ve beaten the deadhorse now.

[cheers.gif]

Brett

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I think you have Brett! [tease.gif]

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Leslie, I realize I blew it last time by bopping off to Napa to cook for Dildine (who didn’t appreciate it one bit neener ) but when you’re in PTown next, we’ll go to Podnah’s. Rodney’s a real Texan.

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I can say unequivocably that Bob Wood has superb skills with a grill, and would have made a fine Texan! [wink.gif]

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Nice map. How come the capital is indicated to be in Midland? [scratch.gif]

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I lived in Midland for a summer when I was 19. I chased girls and worked as a roustabout in a Getty Oil gasoline plant (in that order).

Midland’s BBQ beats anything in LA. The girls are better than you would expect as well. [swoon.gif]

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Say when.

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+1 for burrell’s. Just make sure you go when it’s fresh. Sometimes they just let it sit and it gets cold and dry =(

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The best BBQ in LA I’ve had is Woody’s BBQ, down on Crenshaw st. (think Rodney King). Killer southern style BBQ ribs, brisket and hot links, bathing in a most delectable house made sauce. Get some collard greens and a loaf of white bread, and you’ll be in heaven. For the real experience, go down there on a sunday afternoon and everyone (100% african american peeps) is all dressed in their sunday-go-meetin’ finery. A don’t miss experience in downtown LA.

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Bludso’s BBQ
811 S Long Beach Blvd
Compton, CA 90221

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Especially if you’re used to the girls in NoCal.

Agree that good LA bbq is not very bountiful, and in fact scarce. I’d say the best might be Phillip’s (Leimert Park) or Dr. Hoggly Woggly (Van Nuys), though neither is great.
I used to go to BBQ King on Figueroa a lot as it was ultra-convenient to take to the Dodger game. They went Joni Mitchell on it and tore it down to put up a big apartment building. Baby Blues in Venice is OK. At least it is a decent sit-down spot and allows corkage. It isn’t that authentic and can be saucy. The shrimp might be the best thing. Mr. Cecil’s which opened near us started out pretty good, but has gone downhill. I’ve heard Eastsiders talk up Zeke’s, but I’ve never been.