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    Brothers Keeper BBQ

    4.5 (170 reviews)

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    Grace C.

    Still consistently amazing bbq. Out to go to and we are lucky to be living across from them. Consistently juicy and perfect smoked. Mac and cheese is crack. Greens got a little kicked to it but flavorful. Surely we will be back for more.

    Jackson S.

    Great BBQ, but the hidden gem for me was the jalapeños cheddar sausage. Cheesy, meaty with a little spice kick - awesome. Add a brisket sandwich on to that and that was a filling lunch! Next time I'll ask for a sausage sandwich!

    Two meat two side combo: ribs, brisket, potato salad, baked beans, and two corn bread (paid extra for one corn bread)
    Claire G.

    An absolute keeper! My Brothers Keeper BBQ will definitely be my forever bbq spot! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Can't miss this spot because there is a huge BBQ smoker in front of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Visited on a Sunday afternoon and even though the line was long, the wait is totally worth it! Ordered the combo with 2 meats: ribs and brisket with 2 sides: baked beans with bacon and potato salad, extra corn bread because you can't just have one, and lemonade. The ribs were seasoned perfectly and fell off the bone! The brisket was juicy and flavorful! The potato salad and baked beans hit the spot! Lastly, the corn bread was moist and delicious! The lemonade was fresh and not too sweet, just the way I like it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the picnic benches that provided an opportunity for strangers, neighbors, and friends to meet and talk and enjoy the best bbq, weather, and music; all of it brought back memories from good times![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Street and neighborhood parking was no problem. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat next to a couple who had a dog (Ruby) and staff from the Brothers Keeper BBQ gave her a real doggy bone treat! By the looks of it, she enjoyed it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    The Mess fries
    Tiffany N.

    This place is amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious! Highly recommend The Mess fries as a sampler to everything they do well. The burnt ends are candy; brisket is mouth watering, baked beans and gouda mac are memorable. Cannot wait to go back!

    Kitchen widow. Everything was clean
    Shelly S.

    After bookmarking the pop-up during the quarantine, we finally made it, only this time he has his own spot! Facility: A: [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is the old MVP location but much better. Clean and simple. Bathroom to wash hands is conveniently located.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - clean covered picnic tables Food: A: Beef Rib - We don't eat pork so we were so glad he had beef. It was flavorful and tender. It was pricey though. The Mac and cheese was so good. Something about the seasoning!!! A+: Service. Everyone was nice and we even got a free sample to try while we waited. We can't wait to go back again, and this will be our go-to bbq spot in Long Beach.

    Brisket
    Stephen P.

    Living one block from here, I was excited to support a local business! The spot is cool, it's the original MVP location in front of the house on 4th street. Street parking only, picnic table seating. FOOD** It wasn't bad food, but not too great by any means either. The Brisket was dense and dry inside. Also a bit too salty. 2.5/5 stars The Mac&Cheese and Potato Salad were 3.5/5 stars Also pretty good but nothing amazing here Sitting here disappointed after paying $39.79 for a one person meal With these premium prices I expected much more Next time I want BBQ I'll be heading to LALC in Seal Beach like usual

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    Lawrence H.

    Got a side of Grammy"s Potato Salad and 1 lb of Pork Spareribs. Wow, everything was delicious. The potato salad was creamy and smooth. I think I tasted a little bit of mustard in the potato salad? The rib seasoning was flavorful and well balanced. The meat was tender with good smokiness. The sauce had the right amount of tanginess. Service was very friendly. There was a limited amount of street parking. I opted to park around the corner in the residential area.

    Ribs  Brisket  Mac & Cheese Greens  Candied Yams
    Timothy J.

    All the make up of a good time bound to happen. For starters I heard about Brothers Keeper BBQ by word of mouth. The biggest compliment is for someone you trust to rave about how good food is. The second thing was promising smell in the air. The unmistakable aroma of BBQ, smoke and above all Flavor! Third, it was 2pm in the afternoon and people were walking away with to-go plates, big grins and thanking the workers. And before I could think of a fourth thing the server asked me if she could help me and before I could make up my mind the owner passed me a cup of ice water stating "you look thirsty". You can't make that level of customer service up. So how did it taste?! Ribs - The owner said I wouldn't need any sauce and I appreciate his confidence. Nice smoke ring, beautiful glimmer and well seasoned. No complaints. Brisket- Sliced, well portioned, and yes they were tender. A little too thick of a slice but no issues here. Greens - if you were looking for the scraps of pork I must tell you to look no further. The meat to greens ratios was almost embarrassing. You could literally eat it as a full meal not to mention it had great flavor. A bit too much vinegar but that's just a preference. Mac & Cheese - listen anyone who dares to make a rue and their own cheese sauce is starting off in high regard! Where they lacked in seasoning is ok because you can always add more. The real treat is how well it warmed up the next day! Candied Yams - Good, not great. Throughly cooked, buttery and flavorful. Just not a fan of the cooking method. All the cinnamon floated to the top. Lemonade - It was the healthiest fresh squeezed lemonade i ever had. Unfortunately it was giving Minute Maid. Pickled Onions - they pickle their own onions! It's the little things that make the difference! Pros - Good Food! Great portions! Amazing customer service! Cons - ONLY one BBQ Sauce option and it was basic. I really could have skipped the lemonade.

    burnt ends, mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, brisket, jalapeño cheddar sausage
    Jaina T.

    literally insanely good food all around, brisket is so tender, the burnt ends are so flavorful, mac and cheese, collard greens, chili, cornbread all smack. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE BANANA PUDDING IT IS SO GOOD. will be back. Great service as well.

    Sally W.

    Absolutely amazing BBQ! I previously stopped by after work and everything was sold out. So I came back the next day an hour earlier and got lucky to order what I wanted: ribs, spicy collard greens, baked beans, and corn bread. Everything was absolutely amazing. The ribs were incredibly flavorful. They were tender, smoky, and the top almost tasted like candied meat in a way. Half a pound came out to be two ribs, and since I was so hungry I didn't know if that would be enough, but the ribs had more meat on them than past ribs I've tried. They were absolutely delicious! The spicy greens were fresh and flavorful, and I loved that it had meat in it. The baked beans were delicious with the bacon, though a bit more on the sweeter side which is good depending on how you like your baked beans. And pro tip: definitely don't pass up the corn bread! I need to come back and try all the other menu items.

    Brisket, pork ribs, macaroni, and cheese, coleslaw, and corn muffins
    Dana A.

    Mmmmmmm! I don't eat barbecue that often but when I came across the page on Instagram, it looked so good and I always love to eat at these small local businesses. I just move back from the Bay Area to SoCal and I used to live in Long Beach very close to this restaurant, very cool neighborhood! The brisket was so tender, the ribs fell off the bone and to be honest I could eat like 10 corn muffins thank God we only got two they were so delicious! Everything was great. I can't wait to come back here and try some other items. I really wanted the collard greens but we got coleslaw instead, and it was also really good. It's a little bit of a wait obviously because it's so good so maybe get there a little bit earlier right when they open if possible but still wasn't too bad maybe about 25 minutes. Also they have great pink lemonade. Can't wait to go back!

    BBQ Sampler Platter
    Yasmin F.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly, hospitable staff, awesome outdoor vibe with feel-good tunes, accompanied by great bbq and sides![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We tried the BBQ Sampler which was perfect for us because we are usually pretty indecisive and want to try a little of everything. We were able to sample the collards prior to committing, which was a great touch. They were on the spicy side, but I really liked them. They were too spicy for the rest of my party, but they are all pretty sensitive to heat. I have some allergies and one of the employees was gracious enough to come out to our table to let me know what ingredients were used and that I could safely enjoy everything our group ordered. I appreciated the table visit and that the front of house staff inquired properly about my allergy concerns. My favorites were the spare ribs and the potato salad. Honorable mention for the burnt ends and the banana pudding. The house-made lemonade was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. The mustard dipping sauce was also FIRE. I was happy to accept the offer to take an extra side home when I requested a take out box. The only thing that I think we should have tried was the cornbread and honey butter. I thought it came with the sampler, but I believe we were supposed to add it on. I think the price point for the value of the labor and love that goes into smoking meats was fair. I am looking forward to going back the next time we are on that side of town!

    Annie B.

    First time here I ordered beef brisket sandwich with potato salad it was yummy. The bbq was tender had a good taste along with a Pepsi to wash it all down. Met the owner Mo he was very nice told him I would write a review he stated hope it's good I will definitely return soon..

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    7 years ago

    Hands down the best BBQ around town! My guys Mo and brandon sure know what they're doing. Keep it up fellas!

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    7 years ago

    Delicious and friendly. We enjoyed their bbq at Ten Mile Brewery. I would definitely recommend their pulled pork. Yum.

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    Just got to enjoy their food at Ten Mile Brewery. It is amazing!! The baked beans are a MUST!!

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    Ask the Community - Brothers Keeper BBQ

    How do we find out about scheduled pop ups? Also, I only know about the pop ups from comments. It would help if that was part of the bio.

    Where yall gone be located May 4th? I'm trying to see what it do

    Where is your next pop up location?

    Hi Karen, we’ll be taking over Tennessee jacks July 23rd. Hope to see you then

    Where will you be located on Friday the 17th?

    Hi, our next pop up is next Friday the 24th at Trademark brewery, located at 233 E Anaheim St. LB. Hope to see you there!

    Looking forward to tomorrow. Will you have the pork belly burnt ends??? I'm so looking forward to a pound or two ....

    Hey Gloria, Thanks for reaching out. I believe I spoke to your sister today. Unfortunately, we will… 

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