Bludso's BBQ

The environment of this restaurant is down home country generosity and I loved it! From the greet at the front door to the tremendous attention bestowed by the waiter, the experience was right on point. Definitely a great place to take the entire family for great food, great music, and an overall great experience. Let’s also talk about that Dinosaur Beef Rib! 🤯 I never knew something so great could come from a quiet place centered on a busy street, but they completely lived up to the Texas country generosity with this huge helping of deliciousness!!

Published at 2 months ago

This place really hits the mark. Authentic Texas barbecue, no more, no less. We came on a weekend and shared the brisket and pulled pork with both spicy and non-spicy sauces. It was absolutely phenomenal. Alongside that, we shared fries, a small mac & cheese, coleslaw, and one corn bread. Each side was better than the next. The ambiance is lively and bustling; while I don’t care for massive TVs everywhere, you don’t really notice them once the amazing food is in front of you. The service staff were all friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. What more can I say – I’m already looking forward to returning to LA to come here again.

Published at 6 months ago

Bludso's BBQ in Los Angeles is a fantastic spot for anyone craving some top-notch barbecue. The ribs and brisket are especially noteworthy – both are incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. The ribs are tender and juicy, with a delightful smoky taste, while the brisket is rich and savory, practically melting in your mouth. Beyond the delicious food, the service at Bludso's is also excellent. The staff are friendly, attentive, and make sure you have a great dining experience. Highly recommended for BBQ lovers!

Published at 4 months ago

Food was delicious! The dinosaur rib was so good! The Jumbo chicken wings with the dry rub off the charts so delicious! Brisket on point, get the regular not the lean. There are TVs to catch a game, it was a bit too dark. Overall highly recommend it.

Published at 3 months ago

This restaurant was featured on Diners Drive In & Dives if I’m not mistaken for awesome food. Decided to try a little bit of everything 💯. The staff were extremely polite, excellent atmosphere, bar plus spacious setup. Outdoor dining. SIGNATURE BBQ SAUCE🔥👨‍🍳🍾

Published at 3 months ago

One of the few places in LA to get truly great BBQ. Brisket is the star here, it's incredibly tender and tasty. Sides like mac n cheese, collard greens and corn bread are a must. Oh and that lime pie is awesome. Excellent friendly service as well.

Published at a month ago

Great Texan style bbq... Very friendly staff, plenty seating and nice vibes.

The beef brisket melts in the mouth. The bbq chicken with dry rub was amazing.... Good pork ribs and punchy sauces !!
Must try....

Published at 2 months ago

The restaurant is a great place to enjoy with family friends and whoever you would like to visit. Food is delicious they have great options for you to eat and drink. Alcohol beverages are also delicious and refreshing. It’s a very comfortable place to eat and enjoy your evening also their blackberry cobbler highly recommend it! Trust the review you’ll love it and you’ll be back in to enjoy 😉

Published at 4 months ago

Everything was top-tier.

Published at 23 days ago

For the table order the fried okra. Try the Granny Mae cocktail, and make sure you order the brisket, dinosaur beef, rib, the cornbread, allllll of the sides are worth tasting, and the banana pudding had me weak in the knees. I had a great lunch at Bludso s. The staff was amazing and the food came out quickly. Everything was hot when it arrived at the table and everything seriously tasted really good! I was thoroughly surprised! I m a southern girl, from Louisiana and this IS Texas BBQ. Before today, I had only ever had Bludso s to go, and while it was very good, it s even better to go in the restaurant and eat. They also have a happy hour, we got there before happy hour, and we re hearing about it as we were leaving, but that would be a great thing to save a couple of dollars. I will definitely be back for another dinosaur beef rib. That thing was so moist, juicy, tender, and flavorful. I didn t know what to do with myself. I loved all of the sides. The only thing I need for the greens was a touch of hot sauce. Parking was easy we went on a weekday. Y all, I was in hog heaven. Parking: During the week there s enough parking, on the weekends it may be a little hard. But it s all paid meter to parking right outside of the restaurant.

Published at 24 days ago

Absolutely amazing brisket. Juicy. Tender. Massive chicken wings. All round wonderful experience. A taste of Texas in California.

Published at 25 days ago

First time here, and there were a lot of mixed reviews. I had placed a phone order, and it was easy. The lady who answered the phone was super nice and was super helpful in trying to figure out the time for pick up so that our order was fresh. We were literally driving in from SF and were just going over the grapevine. Timing is always key, especially when the Dodgers were playing their 2nd game of the World Series later that day in LA. You think traffic is bad, Im sure if it were any later that day it would be bananas. I picked up my order, and it was ready to go. I was in and out within minutes. The lady who took my order ended up being the one who helped me with the pickup. She was super nice, and her and a colleague were telling me how nuts it was the night before when the Dodgers won. The place was already a bit busy, considering they just opened. It looks like people were ready to get situated to hang out for the rest of the day. The place seemed a little dark but had a cool vibe. We ordered a beef rib, and it was ginormous and reasonably priced. We literally ordered some rice and mac salad and got our grub on in the hotel. The beef rib came in a tray, and I was in awe. It was so tender and juicy. It was perfectly seasoned and not super fatty like some places. I now know where to go when Im craving a beef rib.

Published at a month ago

If you really want a taste of Texas while in LA then this is the place to be. Food is downright amazing, the brisket literally melts in your mouth and that mac and cheese will remind you of your Grandma s cooking! Staff is super polite and my drink didn t even get halfway down without them bringing me another one. If amazing food and real Southern hospitality is what you re looking for then Bludso s BBQ is the best place to find it in Los Angeles. We will be coming back!

Published at a month ago

The food is always a hit! The service is great and the ambiance is overall exciting to be in.

Published at a month ago

Vegetarian barbeque BBQ jackfruit. That means a lot. This is the best jackfruit I have ever had. Get the sides of Mac and cheese and the coleslaw and stick it all on a potato bun. Amazing feeling being able to enjoy this. Also get a sweet tea. Its worth the wait the drive the parking everything. Vegetarian options: Vegetarian barbeque BBQ jackfruit

Published at a month ago

Overpriced..ribs were dry and tough. Wings were ok.

Published at a month ago

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It has to be one of the best BBQ spots in LA. Consistant, rich, buttery taste. Everything!

Published at a month ago

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One of the few places in LA to get truly great BBQ. Brisket is the star here, its incredibly tender and tasty. Sides like mac n cheese, collard greens and corn bread are a must. Oh and that lime pie is awesome. Excellent friendly service as well.

Published at a month ago

So glad I discovered this gem! We tried almost everything on the menu, and every bite impressed us. Five stars for the delicious food and the fast, friendly service. Can t wait to return soon!

Published at a month ago

This place is sooooo good. Ive never had a dinosaur rib before and I UNDERESTIMATED the size of the it. My boyfriend and I ordered 2 of them, WE SHOULDVE ORDERED ONE Our server was amazing, their greens were flavorful, their bbq i wouldve drank with a straw. Everything was so good!

Published at a month ago

So we were in Southern California for my Grandsons birthday, we went to Universal Studios and we got hungry once we were leaving so my daughter brought up getting BBQ and I remembered Bar Rescue and that one of the friends of Jon Taffer has a very well known BBQ restaurant. So I looked it up and off we went once we arrived we had a little bit of a wait which wasnt an issue. So after we got the alert that out table was ready we sat down and started looking at the menu, I explained to my daughter that Mr. Bludso helps the cooks at the bars they rescue and gives them some really tasty food . I knew that my goal was to try his BBQ after watching, our server was freaking awesome (top notch service) was super helpful with assisting us what would be the best items to try that would be suffice for us to share. We decided on the Dinosaur beef rib ( yes you heard that right, we had some serious Flintstones jumping off here ) , brisket, collard greens and you already know Mac n cheese. Well I can honestly whole heartily say... THAT WAS THE BEST DAMN BBQ PERIODT!!! PUT ALL THE BBQ SPOTS OUT IN THE BAY TO SHAME! MEAT SO TENDER IT LITERALLY FELL APART JUST TRYING TO SLICE AND PICK IT UP AND JUST THE JUICIEST And they have a special sauce to put on the greens that the manager ( he was awesome too) had grabbed for us to try, on everything Ill never use hot sauce on my greens again ( Mr. Bludso please bottle & sell that &i mean that on everything please ) it was so good we ordered more greens to take back so we could enjoy that amazing bottle of magic. I am so so happy I remembered his restaurant and so are my daughter and grandson too, it was packed everyone was in good moods enjoying bomb azz BBQ along with watching sports. Perfect way to end a Sunday night. Cant wait to go back again

Published at 2 months ago

Excellent job!! That was some good food!

Published at 2 months ago

Great customer service The food was good Food

Published at 2 months ago

Ordered a pound of beef ribs, and it was all fat. The sides were collard greens and mac and cheese. The greens were hard, and the mac and cheese were dry. A waste of money.

Published at 2 months ago

This is some good-ass bbq! Highly recommend the brisket! Can t go wrong with the choices. Lunch Special is a steal! Food : 5/5 |

Published at 2 months ago

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There isnt any parking from 4-7 on the street so you have to go into the neighborhood around the corner to find parking in the street. The bbq chicken is good...very tender. Didnt care for the potato salad. It was too mushy like mashed potato. The mac n cheese is yummy and the baked beans are delish. The ribs are okay...just not a lot of meat on them. Wish they had combo meat options. Parking: Cant park at the meters from 4-7pm.

Published at 2 months ago

So good I love the bbq here its definitely some of the best in LA!!!! Getting the brisket is a must

Published at 2 months ago

having lived in TEXAS 45 years and a huge TEXAS BBQ fan, I give this place a solid 5 out of 10 - let s first start with the prices. The average price for a 1/2 pound of brisket (currently) is $18, market price- This place charges $24 for a half pound of brisket That s a little bit of a markup there. . What would most likely cost about $.50 cents for a cup of deep fried hush puppies they charge $10 for. So if you come hungry, bring a truckload of money with you. My 1/2 pound of BBQ brisket was served borderline cold and the quality was just OK. It was nothing the write home about. The hot BBQ sauce added a nice touch. The atmosphere feels like an actual BBQ joint and I was impressed with the spacious dining room. It wasn t cramped like most LA restaurants. The server tried his best to impress, and I gave him an appropriate tip according to my all-inclusive experience, There were a few minor hiccups with the order, but nothing to cry about. no biggie Would I come back? Yes, maybe so because BBQ places are rare in Hollywood.

Published at 2 months ago

Great food Always consistent flavors. Great relaxed atmosphere. All the servers and employees are very nice and have great attitudes I Love this place . Parking: Paid parking until 4pm. Need to move your car after that or you will get towed.

Published at 2 months ago

perfect BBQ, good service for individual customer requests

Published at 2 months ago

Based on my experience: First the wings Second pork ribs Third brisket I wasnt satisfied with that. Next time I will order lean brisket, not the normal one. I got an IPA. That was great too.

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the best brisket i have ever had.

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Very tasty food

Published at 2 months ago

Vegetarian options: Barbecue Jackfruit. Food

Published at 2 months ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Bludsos BBQ in Los Angeles, and it was an unforgettable experience. The BBQ was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that didn t disappoint. I ordered the Dinosaur Rib and Brisket, and both were incredibly tender and packed with rich, smoky flavor truly a delight for the taste buds. My girlfriend, who typically isn t a fan of BBQ, tried the BBQ Chicken Salad and was surprisingly satisfied. The fresh ingredients and perfectly cooked chicken won her over. Our waiter, James, was awesome! He provided excellent service, making sure everything was just right and adding to the positive vibe of our meal. Additionally, the restaurant was clean, including the bathrooms, which is always a plus. If youre in the mood for top-notch BBQ, I highly recommend Bludsos. I ll definitely be returning for another round!

Published at 2 months ago

Bludsos is amazing. We came an hour before close and they still managed to give us fast and great service! The Dino rib is a must try.

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Finally I was able to come here thanks to my son whos been asking for barbecue for a while. It didnt disappoint its pretty good. I will say that the brisket was a little dry, Mac and cheese was good, potato salad was meh, bbq beans were delicious, corn bread was a little disappointing, banana pudding was bomb, beef ribs omg good. Service was wonderful. Definitely recommend and I will come back especially for the Dino ribs.

Published at 2 months ago

The environment of this restaurant is down home country generosity and I loved it! From the greet at the front door to the tremendous attention bestowed by the waiter, the experience was right on point. Definitely a great place to take the entire family for great food, great music, and an overall great experience. Let s also talk about that Dinosaur Beef Rib! I never knew something so great could come from a quiet place centered on a busy street, but they completely lived up to the Texas country generosity with this huge helping of deliciousness!!

Published at 2 months ago

Very good food ! Little pricey but good

Published at 2 months ago

Place frequented by locals, excellent food and attentive and kind staff! We were served by Jackson and it was super!!! The two of us took 2/4 ribs (they are served in quarters and it is indicated on the menu, 1/4 equals 4 ribs) and some pulled pork, with fried potatoes on the side... everything was delicious, very soft meat and perfect smoking . $50 in total, tips not included.. a more than acceptable amount for US and LA standards!! Stop by and you wont regret it!!!!!!

Published at 2 months ago

Great Texan style bbq... Very friendly staff, plenty seating and nice vibes. The beef brisket melts in the mouth. The bbq chicken with dry rub was amazing.... Good pork ribs and punchy sauces !! Must try....

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Ok its not Texas but it is really good bq, before i go further it is imortant to note that is is served family style, they bring out a tray and you help your self to the items you ordered. i had the dinosaur rib, a large beef short rib - fat and meaty and two others helped me eat it. They also had a half chicken which they said was cooked thru but not dried out. We ordered a side of fries - about 3 orders of McDs for reference - cornbread - serves maybe 2, beans - enough for 2 or 3, and sweet tea (really sweet). There were harder drinks but good sweet tea is hard to find. One in our party was from Argentina and they are real meat eaters, he gave the meats a thumbs up and said we will come back

Published at 2 months ago

American barbecue restaurant It was good value for money and tasted good. I ate pulled pork and brisket. The staff were also friendly.

Published at 2 months ago

Definitely awesome shop! The food was really great and the service was just great. Really friendly. At the end we got a second helping, the ribs were so delicious. The Mac & Cheese was also great.

Published at 2 months ago

probably the best smoked meat in the US. i have been to MANY bbq places in TX and NC. they do not top this place. everything is good here: pork ribs, pulled pork, beef ribs, brisket, and the sides. i cannot recommend the place enough. ate this food with a native Texan, and he was beyond impressed. experience top of the craft in BBQ here. Parking: park along La Brea plenty of spots

Published at 2 months ago

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Great food!

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Ive had A LOT of BBQ in my life. I smoke my own meat and know whats good and whats not. This, was really good. The meat was all tender and tasted amazing. We had the fries appetizer, Mac n cheese, chicken, pulled pork, brisket, and the huge beef rib. It was all really really good. The beef rib was probably our least favorite, there was a lot of fat on it. But overall, it was all delicious. So why the 4 stars you may ask? Because it was extremely expensive. $144 for the food I mentioned. Way too much. Like insanely expensive. Would I ever go back? Maybe if it were just me but this was definitely a one time with the family.

Published at 2 months ago

Food was meh, everything else was good. Seems that ppl rave about Bludsos but the food was just ok -- everything I had was bland if Im being honest. I had the mac n cheese, greens, chicken, and some of the other meats. Even my beverage, an Arnold Palmer, was made with flavorless unsweetened tea. If you dont season your food while preparing, at least put some salt and pepper shakers, garlic power or some other flavor enhancers on the tables.

Published at 2 months ago

Absolute delicious. This place is becoming on of my favorite places in LA. Great hush puppies great everything. Even their salads are tasty

Published at 2 months ago

Think this place is the closest to places in Texas. Makes sense because the head chefs from Texas!!! Well at least I believe he is because of the Texas flag inside the restaurant. Great stuff here and prices are fair in my book. 2 grown men eating til explosion for about 60 bucks is a win. We left food!!! Ordered too many sides. Great place. Service is whatever. A must try!!

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Q was ok just alil over priced...

Published at 3 months ago

Published at 3 months ago

The food was very delicious. Dino rib and brisket were amazing. Highly recommended this place

Published at 3 months ago

Awesome place! Everything was on point!

Published at 3 months ago

I am from Thailand And this restaurant is a restaurant that I thought I would have to eat at. And its worth it to fly halfway around the world Recommend to Thai friends traveling to LA that they must stop by and eat at this restaurant.

Published at 3 months ago

Everything was so Delicious best BBQ ive tried in LA. The restaurant had a welcoming atmosphere. Service was great and best of all the Owner is a Dallas Cowboys Fan.

Published at 3 months ago

This restaurant was featured on Diners Drive In & Dives if I m not mistaken for awesome food. Decided to try a little bit of everything . The staff were extremely polite, excellent atmosphere, bar plus spacious setup. Outdoor dining. SIGNATURE BBQ SAUCE

Published at 3 months ago

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My husband and I tried Bludsos over Labor Day weekend and had a great time! The cornbread was FIRE! Id like to go back and try some of the other menu items (my husband and I both ordered racks of ribs). We dined in and also ordered food to go but when we got home, discovered one of the to-go items was missing. I completed the survey and mentioned the missing item without any expectations since we live so far away from the restaurant (I figured wed just chop it up to happen stance). However, we received a full refund for the missing item the next day! Definitely going back the next time were in the area!

Published at 3 months ago

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We didn t dine in we picked up but I have never been so disappointed in a plate of bbq. For the prices I was expecting stellar tasty delectable food but the greens were bland as heck. Just tasted like they had been boiled and nothing else. Mac N Cheese was decent but nothing to write home about. Proteins we had (ribs and pulled pork) were not good. My ribs were tough and I have had way better bbq sauce out of a bottle. If they had been priced appropriately I wouldn t have complained but this stuff was priced like it s top tier and it was far from it!! Extremely disappointed to have paid so much to get so little in return considering the taste.

Published at 3 months ago

Everything was OK, from the food to the atmosphere but nothing special. The chicken links in particular were not good. My major gripe with this place is that it masquerades as a black owned business but its not. I didnt see not one black cook or waiter when I went here. Anyways, wasnt bad, but wouldnt recommend.

Published at 3 months ago

Really had a great time when I went here before, the meat is soft and full of flavor! Its just sad that theyre close right now during labor day, will come back after though!

Published at 3 months ago

The ribs were cold and very dry, the brisket was ok. Mac and cheese, the baked were good. My drink appeared to be watered down. It was ok, was expecting better.

Published at 3 months ago

Incredible! All the way from Sacramento, I wish we lived closer! The dinosaur beef rib, pork ribs and brisket were fire! All the sides are really good too!

Published at 3 months ago

I seem to be in the minority, but I found this place underwhelming. The photos make it look fantastic, but the taste just doesn t measure up, and the service was subpar. Refills were almost nonexistent, and the mac and cheese had that disappointing floury texture if you know, you know. I was hoping for something reminiscent of Terry Black s in Austin, Texas, but this spot, for the price, is only marginally better than Lucille s or other chain BBQ joints. Given the high expectations, I was left desiring more.

Published at 3 months ago

Food was delicious! The dinosaur rib was so good! The Jumbo chicken wings with the dry rub off the charts so delicious! Brisket on point, get the regular not the lean. There are TVs to catch a game, it was a bit too dark. Overall highly recommend it.

Published at 3 months ago

Great Staff, great food! 5*++

Published at 3 months ago

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Pretty good Texas style barbecue, on par with places like Pappas so like decent barbecue for an ordinary day. The service was great and the ambiance seemed authentic

Published at 3 months ago

Negative experience. Disappointing meat, 5 counted ribs and 3 slices of brisket, a sort of braised meat, recommended by the waiter. Inconsistent, probably pre-cooked or pre-boiled, for a total of $60. Served respectively without a side dish and a small bowl with the inevitable BBQ sauce (in the USA they also give you fried potatoes for breakfast). Also a place for families, frequented mainly by locals. Sin!!

Published at 3 months ago

Potato salad was really creamy, not many chunks of potatoes, and I like mustard potato salad, but this had a mustard base. The mac and cheese was cold and stuck together. Got the brisket and hot sausage.. brisket was good but the sausage made me have a nasty burp afterwards. Cornbread was good with butter.. otherwise its dry as hell. Service was fast.. Parking: Parking meter but no parking during peak hours the tow guy be ready to take your car. Read the signs!

Published at 3 months ago

Bludsos BBQ party tray for the win. The Brisket, Ribs, Greens and not so spicy hot links are fantastic. The sides are delicious and plentiful. Cheers!

Published at 3 months ago

Make sure you order those dry rub wings! I m still drooling over them!

Published at 3 months ago

The restaurant is a great place to enjoy with family friends and whoever you would like to visit. Food is delicious they have great options for you to eat and drink. Alcohol beverages are also delicious and refreshing. It s a very comfortable place to eat and enjoy your evening also their blackberry cobbler highly recommend it! Trust the review you ll love it and you ll be back in to enjoy Kid-friendliness: Great place for the family and kids to enjoy comfortable and safe space, clean tables and benches. Wheelchair accessibility: When you get to the restaurant there is plenty of parking in the street obviously you have to pay the meter or go after 6pm There is no stairs which makes it easy for guests to access in with no problem

Published at 3 months ago

It s barbecue and a little expensive for what it is but it s solid. We ordered a half rack of ribs, brisket, hot link, Mac n cheese, beans, a slice of corn bread each, and two Arnold Palmers. The ribs were amazing and I don t even normally like ribs. Brisket for me is just ok, and here it didn t move the MEATer (see what I did) for me but was ok when I got the bark so I really tasted the smoke. The hot link looked dry but wasn t and tasted so good. The mac, beans, and corn bread all hit hard so that part was amazing. The server was on top of our drinks and kept them coming. I d go it again for sure! Ribs 5/5 Hot link 4.5/5 Brisket 3/5 Mac n cheese 4/5 Beans 4/5 Cornbread 5/5 All in all a solid meal even though it s gonna cost you around 40-50 per head so come ready.

Published at 4 months ago

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Best BBQ that has its roots in LA history

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Great food, great service... the only complaint is the benches. You can lean back because you will hit the person behind you and the constant shaking from the people behind you. Other than that the food, service and alcohol was solid.

Published at 4 months ago

Wonderful! I ordered food for my birthday party at a friend s house. It s always tricky when ordering for 20 people, so I got their Willie Mae catering package. My guests were from various nationalities and walks of life, and every one of them went crazy for the food. The Mac n Cheese was the first to go followed by pulled pork and coleslaw. I was looking forward to bringing home leftovers. I couldn t believe I was left with only a small amount of chicken, brisket and baked beans. Definitely a place to remember for your next party.

Published at 4 months ago

Went early no crowds to fight...Ribs were OKAY, HOT link never again, half gallon sweet tea a little expensive not very sweet. but what was most disappointing after catching a Lyft from my hotel to get it was they forgot to put the BRISKET IN THE BAG.......

Published at 4 months ago

Too expensive. Low portion

Published at 4 months ago

I went there for a weekday lunch. Had the BBQ pork ribs. Perfectly fine but nothing exceptional. Sauce was good. Sports bar ambience. Understaffed. Good for groups.

Published at 4 months ago

On vacation from Dallas, TX and I begrudgingly ate here at the request of my wife and kid expecting the worst. I was pleasantly surprised, the BBQ was pretty great.

Published at 4 months ago

The food was amazing, probably the best BBQ in SoCal and weve tried quite a few places. We drove from Riverside county and it was so worth it, even with weekend traffic. The brisket was my favorite, and my husband loved the ribs! We didnt take a pic cause it looked so good at started eating right away but 100% recommend it

Published at 4 months ago

A place where we had a group lunch for 12 people during a business trip. Steamed American style BBQ. I tasted well-seasoned and well-grilled beef, pork and chicken. We ordered a $220 menu (excluding tip) for 10 people, and 12 people ate to their fill. Highly recommended

Published at 4 months ago

Highly recommended if you want to experience authentic American BBQ. Tender brisket and fatty meats are unforgettable.

Published at 4 months ago

Pork ribs are delicious

Published at 4 months ago

Bludsos BBQ in Los Angeles is a fantastic spot for anyone craving some top-notch barbecue. The ribs and brisket are especially noteworthy both are incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. The ribs are tender and juicy, with a delightful smoky taste, while the brisket is rich and savory, practically melting in your mouth. Beyond the delicious food, the service at Bludsos is also excellent. The staff are friendly, attentive, and make sure you have a great dining experience. Highly recommended for BBQ lovers!

Published at 4 months ago

This, the place was a disappointment. Was looking for a good bar b que place, and the reviews said it was pretty good. The food was OK. What makes me say it was OK. Is that the prices were overboard for the portions. I ordered a brisket sandwich, which for 17 or 18 dollars was a joke. A kids burger from Wendys was bigger. Then, to be charged, 7.50 for each side was sad. I have had a better coleslaw from KFC. If the portions matched the prices, no problem. But I am saying this is not a place that serves Texas portions... For the outrageous california prices.. 1 sandwich and 2 sides for almost 40 dollars I felt like it was overpriced.

Published at 4 months ago

Would eat here everyday if I could, part of the rotation! Happily walked out with my stained beater and didnt even care! Even got the homie a meal! The brisket, sausage, ribs and mac n cheese was tremendous and there was more the sweet teas! Refreshing.

Published at 4 months ago

This is truly the best bbq in LA. I got one of their (HUGE) dinosaur ribs and a 1/2 lb of their rib tips with an order of cornbread. I took pics with a fork to help determine scale.

Published at 4 months ago

As a big bbq fan who s travelled and tried bbq in many states I was looking forward to trying bbq in CA for the first time and reading the reviews set the bar high. Unfortunately, I was rather disappointed. The brisket was try and overcooked (as you can see from the pictures) and so was the pulled pork. In addition the pork tasted mostly of the rub, so if you re used to Texas bbq where meats are seasoned only with salt and pepper and the flavor is supposed to come from the oak used to smoke the meats you ll be disappointed too. Overall, sadly I must say the food was very average at best and definitely not worh $70 without drinks

Published at 4 months ago

Great! Food wonderful

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Best BBQ I ve ever eaten!!! Parking: Across the street from your Restaurant!! Food : 5/5 |

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Was so excited to grab food here last night. Have had Bludso s catering with all the key fixins and was previously not disappointed. However last night we took home a slab of inedible fat that was supposed to be beef brisket. It was conveniently hidden under a large hot link and pork ribs when we picked up our order to go. Very sad and disappointing to come home to inedible food. Don t do hardworking people like that. Thats not cool. I hesitate on if I ll go back after that great deception :(

Published at 4 months ago

What a great experience!!! Excellent food,great staff wonderful atmosphere, Only bad thing was the parking,no lot only street, Wheelchair accessibility: Very open concept

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One word. Delicious and if you are lucky enough you can meet mr Bludso who is super kind and open to talk with anyone. Amazing experience I would go again when I m back in LA

Published at 5 months ago

I love you it good food great place to eat there

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Best Texas bbq in town , I came twice in a raw . Deliciousssss

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Always our spot....we followed you from Compton....BUT we ordered the Dino ribs $40 each...NOT!!! Why we get $80 worth of burnt meat??? Naw!!!

Published at 5 months ago

First time trying Bludsos since he moved his Compton location! Bludsos BBQ is good; however, his BBQ is pricey. Everything is Ala Cart on their menu. Do you know what that means? $$$$$. I ordered a half pound of ribs (5 bones) $24.00, a quarter pound of brisket (1 slice thin), $12.00 (crazy as hell). One side of Mac & Cheese is $7.50! My bill was $47 and change! So basically, look forward to spending $50 to $70 bucks per person. . Food is food but too dam high! I probably wont go back. Ijs. Try it for yourself.

Published at 5 months ago

I ordered a platter that feeds 8, it was delicious, it was a take out order, when you go in person and order the platter to go , they will say it will take at least 20 to 25 minutes, but, trust me, it wont take long, more like 15 , the food is already cooked, but dont worry, its fresh and yummy, they wont say , stand outside, but, a nice way, they say it will take 20 to 25 minutes, thats probably a good idea to say 20 to 25 to avoid over crowds from take out orders, people waiting for go order should just automatically go outside Ill be dining inside next visit.

Published at 5 months ago

The best on the West Coast fresh tender season to the top you don t even need the barbecue sauce. Customer service is excellent and the price you would wanna leave a triple tip .

Published at 5 months ago

Best!!!

Published at 5 months ago

I wanted to go to a real American BBQ, so I came here! It was so delicious Of course the meat was delicious, but OKURA was delicious! The staff was also friendly and nice Ill visit you again! Thank you for the meal

Published at 5 months ago

I had a delivery i ordered the rib tips, greens. Banana pudding, and sweet tea. 35.00 dollars. The food was not good and over priced for what I received. Never will I order from them again.

Published at 5 months ago

Published at 5 months ago

Kid-friendliness: The staff was friendly, thoughtful and attentive to customers. Wheelchair accessibility: The place is wheel chair accessible and sufficient room around the eating tables to pull the wheel chair up to comfortably.

Published at 5 months ago

A good place to get some BBQ!

Published at 5 months ago

Beautiful atmosphere, food and great service.

Published at 5 months ago

Ive been here before with a friend of mine and enjoyed it immensely. I took my dad here for lunch, and we were immediately seated but not waited on despite waiting a significant amount of time. Things looked semi busy but nothing inordinate. I made eye contact with what appeared to be the management a few times to see if we could get served, but they decided to keep talking amongst themselves. I am very disappointed in the lack of service this time around.

Published at 5 months ago

Bledsos on South La Brea Ave. Great tasting food. I had pulled pork, pork ribs, chicken, and lean brisket along with Maccaroni and cheese and hush puppies. Was given 2 different versions of spicy BBQ sauce. Everything was tender. The sweet tea was not as sweet as I thought it should be. The ribs were only slightly dry but still tasty. It has a sports bar environment with alcohol and 12 screens showing sporting events. I felt the place was WAY too loud. Waiters were nice and friendly. Also must warn that their food prices are VERY expensive. And parking is practically non-existent.

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For those that think LA doesnt do BBQ right youre sadly mistaken. This is coming from someone thats had BBQ all across the country. Im from the south. But if you dont believe me Bludsos will make you a believer. Highly recommend the fried okra and chicken. Buf you cant go wrong with the Dino rib or the Brisket. Some sides are not its stong point. The deserts were definitely a highlight.

Published at 5 months ago

Horrible idea they charged me $13 for one slice of brisket that was mostly fat. Will never go back again.

Published at 5 months ago

Horrible Customer Service! We are traveling from out of town and found this place on yelp! Worst stop ever! Didnt realizes it was take-out only. No parking. Then the lady thats standing at the front says she cant take our order.. we have to order at the kiosk right in front of her. Five minutes into us placing order ... which was all sandwiches.... she said oh sorry we cant make you sandwiches after 4pm... seriously ... talk about lazy and bad service. They were not busy at all... we walked out and will never return. Dont waste ur time here!

Published at 5 months ago

Amazing food!

Published at 5 months ago

Tasty but overly priced. The iced was great and so were the ribs. But I spent 50$ on what I thought was enough food for two people, but it wasn t :(

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Published at 6 months ago

Excellent! I came from Miami to try this place that was recommended to me. Everything we ate was very delicious. I recommend it

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Love their ribs and Mac n cheese Parking: Street parking in the neighborhood but pay attention to the signs Food : 5/5 |

Published at 6 months ago

Very good food.

Published at 6 months ago

I found hair in the food and bones on my chicken sandwich disgusting and I told them and they did not refund me or exchange it rude and disappointing dont come here!!!

Published at 6 months ago

Ice cold take out that was mediocre at best.

Published at 6 months ago

The BBQ was good, had a nice light smoke flavor, ribs had a nice bite, I think the brisket was just a little too tender no pull to the meat. I had the potatoes salad and baked beans for sides, the flavor is not for me. Just for myself, I spent close to 80.00 for a pound of meat, 2 sides and a beer

Published at 6 months ago

This place really hits the mark. Authentic Texas barbecue, no more, no less. We came on a weekend and shared the brisket and pulled pork with both spicy and non-spicy sauces. It was absolutely phenomenal. Alongside that, we shared fries, a small mac & cheese, coleslaw, and one corn bread. Each side was better than the next. The ambiance is lively and bustling; while I don t care for massive TVs everywhere, you don t really notice them once the amazing food is in front of you. The service staff were all friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. What more can I say I m already looking forward to returning to LA to come here again. Parking: We parked around the corner in a residential area.

Published at 6 months ago

Let me get this straight.... you dont serve sandwiches on the weekend but I can order pulled pork and the Buns to assemble on myself? Wheres the logic in that? Pulled pork was barely warm when I got it, though still edible and tasty enough. Every tv in the joint had the same soccer game on. 0_o Service was fine, restroom was clean enough. Though I wonder what John Taffer would have to say about the almost cold pork.....

Published at 6 months ago

Very tasty brisket and pulled pork, good music and service is fast.

Published at 6 months ago

The rib tips were too salty, too salty to eat. The quantity for the price was awful. Will not go back ever!

Published at 6 months ago

Good spot to put down some piles of BBQ

Published at 6 months ago

Best BBQ I have ever had. Got some amazing Fried Okra alongside a lunch special plate with Brisket and Pulled pork, sides were Baked Beans and Collard Greens. And a Shiner Bock draft beer for my drink. And it was all just amazing, never had such amazing food and friendly service like this before. Will come back everytime I am in LA

Published at 6 months ago

This is one of the best BBQ I have ever had. The brisket was super tender and the pulled pork was phenomenal. Highly recommend to anyone that hasnt tried it!

Published at 6 months ago

The food was Amazing very delicious BBQ! DEFINITELY RECOMMEND. Great price and quality and quantity is great!!

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

Your orders of brisket meat 1 lb needs to be double for 3 people. They charge too much for what you get. Food is easy but overprice.

Published at 6 months ago

My husband and I have been here a few times and received decent service. However today we were disappointed in the service we received. Although it is a holiday weekend the dine in service was not packed or super busy. Our waiter Beto R. checked on our table once within the hour and fifteen minutes that we were here. We had to frequently flag down the table busser, who provided better service than the waiter, to refill drinks and napkins. When we were ready to leave we had also had to flag down the manager Troy for to go boxes and the check. We let Troy know abt the service we received and he didnt apologize or seemed to care that we were dissatisfied with the service. Were not sure where the disconnect was because we watched our waiter Beto check on his other tables but frequently walked passed ours. We love the food at Bludsos but are very disappointed in the lack luster service and response from management.

Published at 6 months ago

I went to Bludsos on LaBrea Ave and the food was cold to room temperature, meat has no salt, but way too much salt in the potatoes salad. Extremely over priced a la cart menu, very disappointed the quality has gone down. No one is checking quality.

Published at 6 months ago

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What we could get... Uhm Yummy Food

Published at 6 months ago

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As a Texas native this is the best BBQ in LA. I would say in California, but I havent been everywhere. Whenever I am feeling homesick, I come here. Dont get me wrong, this place is average for TX but a top-tier place in CA. Meats are good on their own before adding any sauce.

Published at 6 months ago

Published at 6 months ago

As of all the BBQ places Ive been to, Ill say this is - thee premium and the must go-to for anything in this category. The ribs are smoked to perfection, with an amazing dry rub so good - u dont need sauce. And it just falls off the bone good, highly recommend

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

One of my favorites

Published at 7 months ago

The best BBQ ever ! Love pork ribs ! Great customer service

Published at 7 months ago

Very expensive with small portions. Not Very good.

Published at 7 months ago

Nothing like the Compton location will never return YUCK

Published at 7 months ago

Portion are small.....pricey

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Wow, this BBQ is great! The staff went out of their way to provide fantastic service.

Published at 7 months ago

This is a store with a local feel. The fold pork is light and not dry, and the brisket is very tender with the right mix of fat and lean meat! If you visit, be sure to try the folded pork and brisket! I also ordered a lip tip and it was just so-so. Other than that, you can choose the meat you like... The server in charge was so friendly that I felt relieved from the tension I had been feeling all day! Ahhh!!! Be sure to order coleslaw!! A fantastic combination!!!

Published at 7 months ago

I ve not been there yet but by watching the triple Ddd show, it looks great I know barbecue and greens so I m looking forward for visiting this restaurant while in LA

Published at 7 months ago

If you love BBQ and super casual meals served family-style, you will probably love it here. Personally, it was not for me. Drinks were alright but there isnt a lot on the menu for health-conscious eating, and the cafeteria-style dining room felt very unrefined. It wasnt for me personally but my friend who I went with loved it, so its a matter of personal preference.

Published at 7 months ago

The best brisket ever. Great ribs, plenty of smoke. The sides are also done well.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Don t believe the hype The quantity of the food was terrible. I paid $11 for three rib tips my chicken thigh must have been premature. It was a smallest chick I ever seen.

Published at 7 months ago

The best Southern BBQ in town.

Published at 7 months ago

Yes. Pork fries.

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

Delicious! I had the half-chicken and my friend had the pork ribs. Both were juicy and perfectly cooked! We also got the cornbread which was deliciously moist and I loved the honey butter that came with it. Large portions on the entrees and free refills on the drinks as well. Very reasonable prices for the quality of food. Highly recommend!

Published at 7 months ago

Published at 7 months ago

I was really excited that I saw this restaurant on Diners Drives-Ins, Dives. I saw they had collards greens made with smoked turkey. I was disappointed to see at the restaurant the collard greens are made with pork. Make sure next time if you are on tv that what you actually cook and share with viewers that they can actually get what you are advertising. It s misleading to viewers. Since this is a google review you won t be able to delete this comment since you deleted my comment on Facebook and didn t reply.

Published at 7 months ago

Excellent, brisket delicious, fast service, I will order again!!

Published at 8 months ago

My brother and I enjoyed the pork ribs very much. Cornbread was really good too. It was all happy and jolly until the next morning. We both got bad food poisoning. Vomit, diarrhea, chills, severe body aches and stomach pain. It got us out for 3 straight days, agonizing in pain. I had to go to an urgent care. My brother had to change his international flight because he was in no condition to be flying over the pacific. I called the restaurant to let them know but the host who answered my call was pretty nonchalant about it. She mentioned they couldn t know if it was from their food. I left my name and phone number in case the manager wanted to talk to me, but haven t heard anything yet. I checked the leftover I stored in the fridge before throwing away. It looked undercooked so I cut them up. They were all severely undercooked. I m pretty sure it was these ribs that gave me the food poisoning.

Published at 8 months ago

VERY good food but extremely expensive. A standard lunch should not cost $50. I felt robbed. Even added an extra charge for a side I never asked for. But I am not that upset because the food is REALLY good.

Published at 8 months ago

Best BBQ in LA, hands down. Dinosaur ribs are super delicious and the meat just slides right off the bone. Parking is the only drawback, but service is always great!

Published at 8 months ago

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Published at 8 months ago

The pork was falling off da bone

Published at 8 months ago

First time trying this bbq spot and it was 5 stars all around! All of the servers are top notch and work together to make sure all customers are taken care of and the food is amazing. Highly recommend topping your meal off with the banana pudding!

Published at 8 months ago

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Published at 8 months ago

...ok I have a update..went back a week or so ago and took my family..My daughters didnt like it..Ribs were dry and tough and greens were course and under cooked..took it up with management and bottom line it wasnt taken care of to my satisfaction..Maybe cooks have changed therefore food isnt the same who knows but since management didnt take care of me I wpnt be going back..so at this point they get a fail in March 2024..good bye Bludsos

Published at 8 months ago

They have the BEST pulled pork sandwich I ve ever had in my life! Not exaggerating. Hubby had brisket and turkey. They were both cooked to perfection. Kid-friendliness: Spacious and big tables

Published at 8 months ago

Unbelievable food. I uses to live by the Bludsos in Compton. The food never changes

Published at 8 months ago

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i m gonna be honest with you the ribs were not good. The sausage was not good. The beans were not good. The fries were very good. The cornbread was excellent. The barbecue sauce was good to be honest with you. I will not be coming back here, but our waiter was a very nice guy place was empty. I should have seen the red flag that the place was empty, it was Texas food. I m sure it would be busy so I will be sticking to Tony Romas. They are the best this place. I don t recommend it personally unless you want to get some good cornbread or fries. The rest is not Kid-friendliness: our waiter was awesome Wheelchair accessibility: plenty of room for a wheelchair

Published at 8 months ago

I ordered 1/2 lb of brisket to go. While the brisket was tasty, I was disappointed that almost half- 3 oz- of the 8 oz. was pure gristle fat- see pic. At $26 w/tax- so much inedible fat was a real let down. Pic shows the order and 2nd pic shows the fat that was inedible.

Published at 8 months ago

The food was ok and overpriced. Portions were skimpy. $22 for four rib tips was ridiculous. We were seated and only brought plates and utensils after the party that arrived after us was taken care of. I brought this to our servers attention, and he apologized. He ended up being really nice. Unfortunately, I will not return.

Published at 8 months ago

As someone who spent nearly my entire life in NC eating east carolina style bbq Bludsos BBQ is king best Ive ever had and since going home Ive craved it daily stupid good food and that mac n cheese is a national treasure

Published at 8 months ago