The ribs are good. My only complaint is that they messed up my order. I ordered a pint size pasta salad to go so that I could share with my family, but instead got a small. A pint size wouldn't have been enough, but now some sacrifice will be needed! I suspect the guy who got a combo and was supposed to have a small ended up getting my pint. *cry* Update: Owner offered on yelp immediately to fix the error plus more. Did not take offer but I am thankful. :) Will be back again for more ribs. read more

And once again, looks can be very deceiving. I tried this place with some family a while back. We were craving some BBQ and found this place. Although the restaurant does not look like a whole lot the food is fantastic. I got the order of the ribs with beans, a roll, and fries. The ribs were very flavorful without any sauce and made me regret only ordering the half slab. Not a whole lot of chewing needed here, the meat simply fell right off the bone. I was able to try some of the chicken also. Besides the ribs I would highly recommend the chicken. The chicken had that lightly burnt bbq taste on the outside that protected juicy white meat perfection on the inside. Beans were nothing special and I will switch them out next time for something else. The roll was very light and fluffy and was a great sponge to soak up the extra sauce. And the fries were the salty compliment that I was looking for that tied this meal together. My favorite part though of the whole meal was the sauce that comes with the meal. This sauce was truly amazing! It was a great blend of spicy and tangy that went great with the ribs and ended up being my dipping sauce of choice for my french fries. This place is a bit expensive but does deliver. I left full and happy that I found a great bbq joint in Fullerton. Go check this place out and be the judge for yourself. read more

Best ribs and chicken anywhere in north oc. We always get the order to go as they don't have much of a dining room. Sides we love-fried zucchini, fries, onion rings, bbq baked beans. The chicken breast sandwich is also very tasty. Finger licken good!!! We also ask for extra bbq sauce for dipping. Mmmm!! read more

This is a great place to get down with some tender chicken, flavorful beans, and fresh tomatoes. The BBQ sauce and rolls are not bad, either. I'm not an avid rib fan, so I can't speak to that part from personal experience, but I've heard pretty solid reviews from most of my fellow diners on that front. If you're 21+ and ready for some good dive bar action, head next door to Brian's where you can eat Big B's food and drown yourself in numerous pints of whatever is on tap. Mmmm... delicious! read more

I went here after reading about this place on the food blog Eating my Way Through OC: http://eatingmywaythroughoc.blogspot.com/. I just moved to Fullerton from San Luis Obispo (big BBQ town) so I can't say that it was the best I had ever had, but it was still pretty good. The blog had some complaints about the BBQ sauce but I thought it was fine. The best part is that it is within walking distance of my new place (and CSUF). I will definitely try it again. read more

Wow is all I can say! Tried Big B's for the first time as a take out quick dinner. I ordered the b-b-q pork sandwich and couldn't wait to get home, it smelled that good. I was delighted at the first bite. The pork was tender and slathered in a perfectly balanced sauce. They add dill pickles and onions (I asked for mine grilled) to the sandwich which make the flavors 'pop'. Had the cole slaw as my side and it was rich and creamy, not too sweet, and a great generous portion. All for less then eight bucks. What a delicious deal. Can't wait to go back and try their ribs. read more

Amazingly delicious ribs! There's not many really good rib joints in Orange County but Big B's stands out as one of my favorites. It's a little hole in the wall spot located between a barber shop and a sports bar. The inside is small with only 2 tables and a few bar stools. The walls are covered with old timey news paper and farming tools and a gun! It's been a institution in Placentia for over 20 years. I remember coming here when I was a kid and to this day 20+ years later this place is still as good as I remember. Here's what you need to know: Simple menu, BBQ ribs, Chicken, and all the usually sides. But the only reason you come here is for the ribs. Slow cooked, tender fall off the bone meat. Glazed with a tangy bbq sauce. Each bite is sooo good and will leave you wanting more. All the sides are pretty standard, nothing really stands out to me beyond the ribs. But I do like the fries. Service is super friendly. Ribs take a little bit of time to come out but it's totally worth it. It helps to order before hand and come in to pick it up. Price is excellent, considering the quality food you get I think it's a great deal and better then more other places. Overall, this place is great, if you love BBQ then you gotta try it at least once and if you're a local then this is a regular stop for you. read more

This place is great. I get the beans as a side and the potato salad. Chicken or Ribs as a main. Perfect for a college student bachelor. read more

My friends and I come here every Friday for lunch. I can't think of anything here that isn't good. The barbecue sauce has a really unique flavor, and Big B's isn't shy about using it liberally. If you're man enough, put down a rib & chicken combo. It's a big meal, but believe me you won't regret it. read more

I give their chicken sandwich 5 stars. There BBQ IS solid, but does not make the coveted 5 star category. Good place to watch game and enjoy some really food food. read more

Brian and his team never disappoint. Thank you guys for another great wedding. The food was amazing and your service was outstanding. I highly recommend Big B's for all your catering needs and of course daily grub! Thank you Brian! read more

Good service and great ribs, fell right off the bone. Plus the side dishes are pretty good too. Overall I had a great lunch. read more

Big B's Barbecue - Barbeque Near Me - Fullerton, California

my girlfriend and i have eaten there 3 times and got take out twice. great food and good times ufc fights are great fun there. tvs everywhere even outside for the smokers. brian is a great owner and very involved with his place. gotta try those pickled eggs. great. read more

Still the best ribs in O C. Have been going here for ever. Don't even think about dining for BBQ any where else .

Best ribs and Buffalo wings in town .have a beer next door and your food comes to you thru a window .love this place !!great food and service read more

Big B's Barbecue - Mel served my excellent wings and coleslaw today - Barbeque Near Me - Fullerton, California

Super tiny Mom and Pop restaurant. I got some take out a month ago, we ordered the pork ribs, beans, potato salad, and cornbread. The only side I liked was the beans. However, I wasn't very impressed, and the barbeque sauce had too much vinegar. Which, is saying a lot, since I love vinegar in foods. Salt & vinegar chips, A1 sauce, Tabasco. Anyway, I say, try it out for yourself, maybe you will like it. read more

This place is the go-2 spot if your in Fullerton CA for BBQ and Sandwiches. The Place has a small town feel to it. Just a bit more on the expensive side but worth it. Servings are nice size. read more

Big B's Barbecue - Turkey Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Fullerton, California

I placed and prepaid for a large order of ribs and chicken for Father's Day the Friday before. When I arrived Sunday for pick up, they said it would be 20 minutes longer than they originally said. After twenty minutes they informed me they were out of ribs and were sorry, but they over sold. The food they ended up giving me after an hour of waiting was good, just don't count on them actually having what you paid for when you pick it up at the time they gave you. The chicken was suppose to be plain with bbq sauce on the side and what I got was lathered in bbq sauce. No ribs, so instead they gave me bbq beef cut up, like the kind you make sliders with. Bummer this happened on Father's Day when my family was waiting. read more

I don't think so Big B's. After a long day of golf, my golf nazi friend wanted ribs so I yelped on my phone and this place popped up. I really think Phil's has ruined my bbq life unless I become more worldly. (not sure what that meant but everything sounds better in my head) Moving along, this place is fast, small and cheap (sounds like someone i know). Not somewhere I would recommend to anyone. read more

what took me so long to find this place? it's tiny inside.. don't come with a large group cuz you won't have a place to sit. about 20 people came in while we were waiting for our food to pick up phone orders. definitely recommend you go that route, too. bonus: you can eat it next door at brian's.. big b's has a joint venture with them where you can order from inside the bar. read more

Not sure what all the hype is about, as I've definitely had better BBQ than Big B's. I tend to like my barbeque sauce a little more on the sweet side, and the stuff they serve here is slightly more tangy, with a vinegary taste. It's also thin and a bit on the watery side. I guess it depends on your personal taste, but I know that my boyfriend and I left hungry (the portions were too small) and fairly unsatisfied. The two workers seemed more interested in holding a conversation than preparing our meals. read more

I live just a few blocks away from Big B's and at times, I can smell the chicken & ribs cooking through my open windows. Yummy! I am a big fan of the BBQ chicken breast dinner, which is a nicely char-broiled split breast, always tender and juicy. The dinners come with a roll and 2 sides and I usually stick with the beans and fries. The macaroni salad is pretty tasty but the jalapeno poppers are the BOMB! Crispy deep fried, golden brown balls of spicy, cheesy heaven, with ranch and celery sticks on the side. read more

Awesome BBQ spot! I had the chicken and rib combo with potato salad. The ribs were so thick and literally falling off the bone, my mouth is watering thinking about it now. The chicken was also super good with just the right amount of smokiness. The baked beans are good, but I think it would be better w more bacon rather than jalapeño. I've tried all the other sides too and they don't disappoint. Great lil hole in the wall! read more

Not a fan of the oven cooked and grill finished ribs. I think the only reason people like these ribs it because they don't know any better. When the meat falls off the rib, it means the rib were overcooked. Plus I did not see a pit only an oven and grill. read more

I have been to this place a bunch of time for beers and to play darts. I have only eaten at this place one time. It was ok i have had better bbq at other places if you want cheap bbq go to chris in pitts. this is not a bad place to go grab a beer read more

Went there for the first time today, and ordered the whole rack of ribs dinner with beans and fries. Decent price at $18 after tax. Wow. Better than Lucille's by FAR. I'll tell you though, Lucille's is hit or miss... sometimes they're good and sometimes they suck... and maybe I went to Big B's on a good day... but I will surely be back to find out. Excellent sauce, spicy and vinegary... the ribs were meaty and tender, with just the right amount of char. As one poster mentioned, they were really lean and not oily and fatty like Lucille's. I swear to god, pigs are the most delicious animal. read more

Big B's is a take-out/eat-in BBQ place in a strip mall in Fullerton. Its right next to and owned by the same people as Brian's Bar. You can go into the bar and order beer and BBQ from Big B's next door or you can take out, or eat at a little plastic table in Big B's. The menu has baby back ribs, BBQ chicken, pulled pork sandwiches and the usual. Prices are pretty good, especially for lunch. I had the Ribs/Chicken combo for $10.25 for lunch, which was pretty filling. Ribs - the baby back ribs were good, not great, but decent. They came slathered in a BBQ sauce which was a little tangy for my taste. But the ribs were cooked right, the meat came off the bone well, and generally these were pretty decent ribs for Southern Cal. Chicken - the BBQ was excellent - some of the best I've had. The chicken was cooked perfectly - not dry at all, tender and tasty. The sauce seemed less tangy and complemented the chicken well. A good BBQ choice for North Orange County. Some of the better BBQ I've had around here. read more

No restrooms and it's BBQ! We had a baby n the bitch of a waitress in the bar connected gave us a hard time for having the baby close to the door since he was not 21. What a hassle. Beef sandwich sucked chkn was pretty good . Won't go back because of the rude waitress read more

I was craving some "Q" and it had been many a year since I went into Big B's BBQ even though they are close by. The sliced pork was pretty good, we have all had better, but it took way too long to serve the pork that had been sliced and refrigerated. It only needed to be heated and sauced. I waited more than 20 minutes for the sandwich...and I was the only one in the place though they have a connection to Brian's Beer and Billiards next door. Maybe I am impatient but I guess this is why I have not been there in years. If you need "Q" NOW, Go! Otherwise head out to your favorite place...like Lucille's, and wait for the good stuff. read more

Good place to eat on Tuesdays... the HALF-PRICE is more than worth it. Good quality meat and cooking technique... not as good as Lucille's... but good nonetheless, read more

I've been coming to big b's for years and the staff is always friendly, but it appears that recently b's has hired a great big fat old lady with Maroon hair to play door monitor! Who preceded to order me around and close the door! I'll never come here again! read more

Great food, not the best tasting but delicious nonetheless. Fair prices.

Love their Baby Backs and their Onion Rings!!! Great food.

The last couple times I got the ribs, and they were absolutely spot on. Better than any local restaurants by far

As local east side Fullerton residents we've been enjoying Big B BBQ ribs and chicken takeout meals for many years. So when we decided to have a catered backyard Bbq for about 50 people recently, we chose this local small business to supply the entree items. And we are so happy with that decision. This party was to celebrate my mother-in-law's 90th birthday. And she loves baby backs, so these were the star of the show, along with chicken and bbq'd tri-tip. MIL and many of our guests are from out of the area and unfamiliar with Big B's, including said MIL. And to a person we heard nothing but raves for these entrees, especially from her. As a personal touch, we opted to supply our own homemade side dishes of items she especially loves. Since we did not order these sides from the caterer, our food quantities were charged as a per-unit price rather than by the number of persons. This helped us manage cost as we could order more of the less expensive chicken and less of the costlier ribs and tri tip. Rest assured we had more than enough of everything. Indeed, my one concern is that we did end up with a ton of leftover ribs and chicken. Thank goodness for my giant freezer; MIL and we are still enjoying these leftovers and will through the rest of summer at least. But equally if not more important as the food, to my husband and me as hosts was the outstanding service and value provided by Brian and Liz, the owners and catering coordinators, and by their staff. Brian was extremely helpful in advising us on quantities to order and completely cooperative in fulfilling my specific requests for how I wanted the ribs and chicken portioned. All went exactly as promised. Even though ours was a pick up order, they supplied everything we needed, including serving utensils, chafing pans with sterno, even the carving knife and board to slice the tri tips. (They supply these unsliced to prevent the meat drying out). No detail was missed. Thank you Big B's for helping us throw a fabulous party and, most importantly, making our mom's 90th birthday such a memorable occasion for our family and lifelong friends. read more

I grew up eating ribs at this place. Best ribs around, they beat any place. The winning combo is the ribs with fries and a roll. Enjoy!!!!

Went here for the first time with Wifey, who loves ribs. I can take them or leave them. ATMOSPHERE: GREAT, it is a beer bar with plenty of character. Pictures from local sports team adorn the walls, Angels, Titans, Rams, New York teams, autographed memorabilia, etc. Good stuff. Plenty of TVs, the bar and tables made of solid sturdy wood. The bartender was great and the service the same. FOOD: OK Wifey ordered the BB Ribs a la cart with a side of cole slaw. The ribs were very good, smoky flavor and very tender, she loved them, she would know. The cole slaw, on the other hand, was nondescript, bland and tasteless, like something you would get from Ralphs for a quickie picnic. Could be way better, if they make it there then shame on them. I'm hoping it's brought in. Me ordered the "oven roasted turkey breast" with swiss cheese. It was cold. Silly me was thinking freshly carved oven roasted turkey breast ( instead Buddig, or another prepacked ziplock turkey just like I have at home for lunch when all else is gone ), swiss cheese has holes, right? ( instead individually wrapped Kraft swiss cheese food, disgusting, even to look at) on a toasted roll? ( cold Ralphs bun ). I was expecting a good roll with hand carved meat, real swiss cheese toasted, with lettuce and tomato, not so, oh well. The onion rings were the real deal though. SUMMERY: Thumbs up on the Ribs and Onion rings. Thumbs down on the cole slaw and "oven roasted" turkey sandwich. On the flipside, if you get it to go, the aluminum foil is very heavy duty, you can use it again. A far better bargain then the cole slaw. There You Go! read more

If you want BBQ, then is is the place!!! OMG I had a beef rib and no one has these. I need to eat here more often. Just in a weird place, tucked in with commercial businesses. I could only imagine if this place was in a food court area. BOOM. Game over read more

Looking for a great BBQ place in OC that serves a great rib plate for a reasonable price? This is that place! Other places in OC are either too expensive or the ribs just don't make the cut. I come here at least once a month for lunch, and it never fails! read more

Hands down the best BBQ place in town. The ribs are the best and are a goto for my family at least 2-3 times a month. My advice order from home, usually about 15-20 they are ready for you. read more