Though I live in Long Beach this place is way across town from where I am - like 12 miles across town - so it isn't in my neck the woods so much. i finally found myself in the area because i scored a sweet '75 Weber kettle just a few blocks away so i had a chance to stop by.
So, let me preface this review of sorts with a few points that i think made this a less than grand experience.
1. It was a Wednesday at 2:30 pm
2. I didn't see smoke.
3. I didn't smell smoke.
4. there was no smoke.
Conclusion -
i was not served bbq. i was served reheated leftovers
Now, had I visited on a smoking day, say a weekend maybe? Probably coulda had some better results because i was not entirely displeased with the experience.
Pros-
Great beans made with leftover brisket
Great "patato" salad (love that spelling
)
nice tasting rib tips - good smoke flavor, tasty rub ( but re-warmed leftovers)
properly served with plain white bread
authentic bbq shack feel
requisite wobbly fan in orderin' area
real smokers in back lot
friendly staff and family run
cons-
shitty, re-warmed brisket
re-warmed leftover bbq on non-smokin' days
not sure what grade meat being served
it took 30 minutes to re-heat the leftover bbq meats
no ice for the lemonade (but there for bbq so suck it up!)
End Game -
I will go back. i found enough flavor there that i have to give it a second chance. it was chili day for sure. like to hit it on an actual smokin' day to see if this place can deliver as promised. i think it has the pedigree for it. i want to believe it can. i'll follow up visit two when i make it happen.
So, let me preface this review of sorts with a few points that i think made this a less than grand experience.
1. It was a Wednesday at 2:30 pm
2. I didn't see smoke.
3. I didn't smell smoke.
4. there was no smoke.
Conclusion -
i was not served bbq. i was served reheated leftovers
Now, had I visited on a smoking day, say a weekend maybe? Probably coulda had some better results because i was not entirely displeased with the experience.
Pros-
Great beans made with leftover brisket
Great "patato" salad (love that spelling
)nice tasting rib tips - good smoke flavor, tasty rub ( but re-warmed leftovers)
properly served with plain white bread
authentic bbq shack feel
requisite wobbly fan in orderin' area
real smokers in back lot
friendly staff and family run
cons-
shitty, re-warmed brisket
re-warmed leftover bbq on non-smokin' days
not sure what grade meat being served
it took 30 minutes to re-heat the leftover bbq meats
no ice for the lemonade (but there for bbq so suck it up!)
End Game -
I will go back. i found enough flavor there that i have to give it a second chance. it was chili day for sure. like to hit it on an actual smokin' day to see if this place can deliver as promised. i think it has the pedigree for it. i want to believe it can. i'll follow up visit two when i make it happen.
