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L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints
JR's Barbeque is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

1. JR's Barbeque

8.8
3055 LA Cienega Blvd, Culver City, CA
BBQ Joint · McManus · 45 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Marentes: The food is amazing. But the only thing better than the food is the service. The owner Robert is such a warm man. You can taste the love in his cooking.

Baby Blues BBQ is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

2. Baby Blues BBQ

8.4
444 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA
BBQ Joint · 135 tips and reviews

Cristian J.Cristian Jimenez: The HoundDog! Great, absolutely great pieces of meat. Top it of with their 'XXX' sause.. You wont be able to stop eating. Cool down afterwards with either the banana pudding or key lime pie

Bludso's Bar & Que is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

3. Bludso's Bar & Que

8.9
609 N LA Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · Mid-City West · 100 tips and reviews

Kelly K.Kelly K: Being from the South I wasn't sure what to expect of "LA BBQ". Over the top impressed with the brisket! The ribs are fabulous & the sides are all amazing. Even the sweet tea was great!

Spring Street SmokeHouse is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

4. Spring Street SmokeHouse

8.7
640 N Spring St (at E. Cesar Chavez Ave), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · Chinatown · 40 tips and reviews

Roey C.Roey Chasman: Get the burnt tips. Goes perfectly with a Rocco Red on tap.

The Park's Finest is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

5. The Park's Finest

8.6
1267 W Temple St (at E Edgeware Rd), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · East LA · 59 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: The celebrated tri-tip is carefully flavored with an in-house pepper and pink Himalayan salt blend and served with horseradish crema and a special vinegar soy sauce. Read more.

Maple Block Meat Company is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

6. Maple Block Meat Company

8.5
3973 Sepulveda Blvd (at Washington Pl), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · West Los Angeles · 40 tips and reviews

ReserveReserve: The juicy, signature sliced brisket sandwich comes with tangy red cabbage slaw, pickled shallots, green sauce and fresh pickles. Read more.

Horse Thief is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

7. Horse Thief

324 S Hill St (at 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · 42 tips and reviews

LA WeeklyLA Weekly: Lean and peppery, the oak-smoked meat comes adorned with raw onions, pickles and white bread, laid out on a sheet of brown butcher paper and ready for its Instagram close-up. Read more.

The Hungry Pig is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

8. The Hungry Pig

2920 W Temple St (Reno St.), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · 10 tips and reviews

Kim E.Kim Esguerra: Service is awesome, hands on owner get orders and serves it to you. Food is delish. I love how they cooked the bbq, so tender and juicy.

Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

9. Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill

7.8
189 The Grove Dr (Farmers Market Pl & South Fairfax Ave), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · Mid-City West · 70 tips and reviews

Christina A.Christina Anwar: Chicken breast, come with 2 breasts, best you'll ever have, plump and juicy. Brisket is amazing. Tri tip always has too much fat. Ribs are great. Mac and cheese is amazing. Love the Caesar salad.

Saddle Ranch Chop House is one of L.A.'s Top BBQ Joints.

10. Saddle Ranch Chop House

8.1
8371 W Sunset Blvd (at Kings Rd.), Los Angeles, CA
BBQ Joint · West Los Angeles · 185 tips and reviews