Brothers Keeper BBQ

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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! Can't miss this spot because there is a huge BBQ smoker in front of the restaurant. 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! 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! Street and neighborhood parking was no problem. 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!

Shelly S.

After bookmarking the pop-up during the quarantine, we finally made it, only this time he has his own spot! Facility: A: This is the old MVP location but much better. Clean and simple. Bathroom to wash hands is conveniently located. - 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.

Ribs, burnt ends, pulled pork, brisket, honey cornbread

I hate to leave bad reviews, I hate it, sincerely ! But I just spent $138 for some of the worst food I've ever eaten! I ordered the bk sampler $65, which comes with 4 meats and 4 sides (no repeat meats or sides) , and I also ordered 1/2lb of brisket $20, 1/2lb burnt ends $18, an extra side of Mac and cheese $8 and an extra side of beans $8 (there's a reason I had to order extra sides) 2 honey cornbreads $8 Remember those 4 sides, well they're not actually sides that could possibly satiate a human adult. They give you bbq sauce cups filled with sides (because it's only meant to be a sample of the side lmao) and because you can't pick your sides you're forced to get their slew of cafeteria sides. (Potato salad, brisket beans, Mac and cheese, and bbq beans) is what I was forced to get lmao The bbq beans are topped with sour cream and are mainly finely ground beef, and few beans, the beans are sweet and the sour cream blends horribly with these sloppy Joe style beans. The fresh cut onions added a horrible aftertaste btw The potato salad is a runny mustardy saucy mess, the potatoes were severely undercooked and the flavor was exactly what you don't want in your mouth. Avoid this! The brisket beans were literally Busch's sweet beans with fatty pieces of brisket shavings The Mac and cheese some of the worst Mac and cheese I've ever ! This is an insult to anyone who pays for this! It's like they're using a powder for the cheese and the flavor was non existent ! This isn't authentic or even remotely good! (Avoid this) The pulled pork was dry and flavorless The ribs were tough and hard to eat The brisket was not just fatty but it was flavorless The burnt ends were actually palatable but the store bought bbq sauce was a blatant reminder of the quality that I was consuming! The cornbread was as the best thing I had and a that was just ok . The drown the top in honey butter so it's hard not to like it after tasting such tasteless food! I was shocked and actually sad! The customer service was great which also makes this review hard to write! I'll attach pictures but I really believe this isn't a business that is worthy of this price and I think they need to close down and workshop their menu! This is not restaurant quality and I want a refund lmao but that will never happen! Once again nice people and bad food often make it hard for people to be honest about the food only! But this is the honest to gods truth!

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.

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

Yasmin F.

Friendly, hospitable staff, awesome outdoor vibe with feel-good tunes, accompanied by great bbq and sides! 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!

Sampler platter with chicken, ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Just enough for two to share.

Laura N.

I surveyed some folks on Next Door for a local business to support for Juneteenth. Dozens of people recommended Brothers Keeper BBQ, and for good reason. It has a great neighborhood vibe with picnic tables and canopies, sweet tea and lemonade. My husband and I tried the sampler tray. You get four meats and four sides. We tried the barbecued chicken, the brisket, the ribs, and the pulled pork. For sides, we had the collard greens, the baked beans, the chili, and the crunchy coleslaw. It comes with one piece of cornbread, but we ordered a second because there was two of us and I don't share cornbread. Sounds like a lot of food. But perfect for sharing. Everything was absolutely excellent, fall off the bone, slow roasted, smoky goodness. I think my favorite side was the collard greens. Usually when I order it at other restaurants, it's very salty with ham, bacon and/or neckbones. But these collard greens had a spicy/pickled flavor with peppered pizzazz that left my lips sizzling. (Gave my husband a little rattlesnake bite kiss after eating the whole cup.) It's currently a small business that opens at noon and serves until it's all gone. But I'm going to keep my eye on it because it would be awesome for catering. Keep up the fantastic work BK-BBQ!!Definitely going back!

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!

Emma M.

First time at this local spot . You can smell the barbecue from the street. Brisket and pork ribs were tender and delicious. The best corn bread I've ever tasted also. Welcoming staff. Menu fairly priced . Went on a Wednesday around lunch time and was not busy . The weekends they said usually a line and sells the meat until it's gone. The street parking was not bad but we also went in the middle of the week. Definitely will be back ! Kudos to the chef for a great meal !

Karina G.

I don't even have many words for what we orderedb other than, Great food! My partner had two bites and immediately said oh yeah this is good, we'll be back and then mentioned a friend to bring next time. He has NEVER in 10 years said those words lol! He had brisket and gouda Mac n cheese. I had pork belly burnt ends and some gouda mac n cheese + a lil treat: brown honey butter on corn bread. Yum yum and yum!

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Nick L.

4 months ago

I tried this spot yesterday hoping it would be great but I was disappointed I order a pound of brisket and a pound of ribs and all the side the sides were great and the ribs too but the brisket was tough and dry for the priced I payed I'm disappointed I was expecting great things from here. Service was great the only disappointment was the brisket for $100 plus read more

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Kalyan R.

4 months ago

I don't have a history of actually doing reviews. I'll leave a star rating, but that's about it. But wow. Hospitality - top-tier. I ordered the burnt ends, but she let me know that they had just pulled the spareribs out.i went too late in the day, so I only had cornbread, greens and potato salad as an option. The collard greens are bomb. Perfect amount of acid to balance the flavors. The cornbread is sublime and I'm so happy they do mustard based potato salad. Not a huge mayo fan. This place is so good, I was compelled to leave a review. read more

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JayeBrownBrown B.

3 months ago

Not what I expected. Disappointed. Overpriced , greasy, small portions. I miss Chicago EVERY DAY!!! I really wish this place was better because I would be a regular. read more

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Troy R.

3 months ago

Wow, what a cool place! The food was amazing and the staff was super friendly, the owner visited every table to make sure everyone was enjoying their experience...y'all need to check it out, you won't be disappointed read more

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Michael C.

3 months ago

The best BBQ in Long Beach period. A much needed addition to the neighborhood. Order everything, but definitely order the burnt ends. Talk with Mo. Talk to the other customers. The way this place blends top quality food and community makes me feel lucky to live in Long Beach. read more

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Barbara P.

3 months ago

We wanted to try the ribs at this restaurant so being only 2 of us we opted to purchase a pound to take home. Our pound was 3 ribs which had a large bone in each thus not much meat. These 3 ribs cost $36! We went ahead and bought them because we wanted to try their ribs. We don't think we will go back. read more

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Spencer A.

3 months ago

10/10 The food was amazing! We had the chance to meet the owner and he was so welcoming and so appreciative of our business! You can tell that the food is his passion and that is immediately apparent in the fantastic meal we enjoyed! He visited us while we were eating, it didn't feel like it was a chore for him. It felt like he truly wanted to make sure we were enjoying what we were served! Make sure you get there early, once they sell out of a food item, they will be out for the day! My fiancé and I will definitely be back to try out more items on the menu! During our visit, we ordered brisket, pulled pork, cornbread, potato salad, and the amazing baked beans! read more

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Les S.

4 months ago

So far, this is the best BBQ spot. Highly recommend it. I've had brisket from other places but not like this one. So tender that the meat just comes apart so easily and that bark . Their cornbread is also delicious. The Mac n cheese, so smooth. Don't forget to get the beans and their banana pudding. Staff were very nice and friendly. Will come back again and again read more

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Shana S.

4 months ago

Best collard greens I've ever had which granted might not be a lot, but still. They, along with the meat options we had (pulled pork, spareribs) were perfections. Excellent service. You will not regret it! read more

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Dana R.

4 months ago

Food not no good prices to high meat was salty the beans no taste yams tasted like wood read more

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Krista

4 months ago

We had such an amazing experience at Brothers Keeper BBQ. This place is truly something special. The BBQ itself was outstanding. You can taste the quality in every bite. The meat was tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked, with that deep, rich smoky flavor that only comes from doing things the right way. The bark, the seasoning, the balance of smoke. It was all on point. Nothing felt rushed or mass-produced; everything tasted intentional and crafted with care. What really stood out, though, was the customer service. Everything was spotless, and from the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. The team went above and beyond. One of the staff members who was cleaning tables even brought our kids Red Vines, which was such a thoughtful touch. We've been practicing Spanish at home, and when my oldest said "gracias," he warmly replied, "de nada, mijo." It meant so much to us. The owner also came by to talk with us about their concept and asked what we thought of the food, which shows how much they care about their customers' experience. You can tell they're very detail-oriented and take pride in what they're building. S was also incredible. So attentive and kind. She checked in on us, made sure we had everything we needed, helped clean up, and even asked if we needed boxes. Just genuinely sweet and thoughtful service all around. This is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again and again. Highly recommend! read more

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Ruby C.

2 months ago

My kids picked this up and surprised me on Mother's Day when I got home from work. I was ready, I had been craving some good sloppy soul food bbq. Food was great but we got a tray of meat , and only got two , I repeat 2, 2oz sauce cups of bbq sauce . When you bought a couple of hundred for meat and sides. I should t have to send someone out for store bought sauce . Let's talk sides . Favors hit the spot. The size of sides were disappointing. Maybe 3 oz a person, there was 4 adults and 1 kid, Not enough to share for sure. We honestly didn't have a meal it was more like we nibbled smoked meat and sampled the sides. Great favors but not the best for a get together, portions weren't the best for the cost. If you order don't forget the extra sauce lol read more

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Lucas P.

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4 months ago

Stopped here for a late lunch with friends after seeing the buzz online. I hardly ever write reviews, but this place and employees deserve 5+ stars!! Our platter came out quickly and everything was delicious, tender, and packed with flavor. We got the Dino beef rib and it was fall off the bone goodness. Brisket was also amazing! However, the employees really sealed the deal. They checked up on us multiple times, told us the story of how the place came to be, and even gave us a small sample of the burnt ends after they had sold out. Thank you, can't wait to come back and bring more friends! read more

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Henry Johanna M.

9 months ago

(Friendly & Honest) Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere! The food was just okay--not bad, but not quite as flavorful as we hoped. Still, the service and vibe made it an enjoyable visit overall. read more

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Sierra G.

4 months ago

Long Beach's BBQ spot! Hands down wonderful experience and KILLER BBQ. ordered: spicy collard greens, pulled pork, pork belly, fat burnt ends, Gouda, mac & cheese, and topped it all off with the German chocolate Bundt cake! Amazing!! read more

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Elie E.

4 months ago

My wife had the brisket with spare r In's mc cheese and beans with biscuits the best bbq we guys got to try it we when to Austin Texas try terry blacks this is upper flavor bbq read more

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Bj H.

4 months ago

My dad BBQed in a 55 gallon drum pit conversion. He passed in 2005, and everyone who ever had his barbecue said they never found anything comparable to it. Today... I found his closest match. Clean, trimmed, cooked to perfection brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs. They're right. It's didn't need sauce but a drizzle of the sauce he gave me just enhanced the flavor. On top of that, the customer service was everything. The owner, Mo, took my order, and the whole team was warm and welcoming. read more

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Ryan D.

3 months ago

Fantastic flavor before even trying the bbq sauce. I ordered the Spareribs, Brisket, & Jalapeño Cheddar Sausage. I travel to and work in Kansas City and Texas State multiple times during the year and would put this Brisket & Spareribs against any of them. Just as Good if not Better. Rib meet was perfectly tender and flavorful. Brisket stayed juicy throughout the meal and didn't dry out. This is before even using the bbq sauce... After trying it, it took everything to the next level. Outstanding flavor. Looking forward to going back. read more

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Matt D.

2 months ago

Hands down, THE best BBQ spot in Long Beach! So glad to have Brother's Keeper in the old MVPs location! The brisket was fall apart juicy goodness. The pork belly burnt ends were amazing! (I got a sample when I was waiting for my food, straight from the smoker!) The sides were so good, I got the beans and coleslaw. Honestly, the meat needed no sauce it was that flavorful! I will be a regular here for sure!!!! read more

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Dennis M.

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Ordered a little of everything. The brisket was juicy and tender, the ribs had just the right pull, the pulled pork was so flavorful. The burnt ends stole the show. The layers of flavor were so delicious. Coming back again and again. read more

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Kristopher S.

2 months ago

This is the best BBQ I have had in a very long time, the brisket chili was so delicious , the pork belly ends are absolute fire , truffled deviled eggs and the mess fries as well. Brisket is so tender and perfectly smoked. read more

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Joseph V.

3 months ago

What?! $17 for chili fries? Yes that's correct... $17 brisket chili fries to be exact, and it was worth every penny. You don't come to this place to save a few dollars while satisfying your barbecue craving. You come here for delicious bbq and great vibes. Both were served up at this, spotless, wonderful place. Burnt ends were also delicious. And for what it's worth, I can't have my bbq without a well carbonated soft drink. Even that was served up! read more

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Trust G.

3 months ago

Best bbq in the city was much needed and the yams where to die for will always be back to this location

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Emily G.

3 months ago

Just went here with my husband. It was excellent! Got the pulled pork sando, burnt ends, Mac and cheese, potato salad and cornbread. Some of the best BBQ we've had! The prices were a little high for the portions, but it was still excellent, and we'll definitely be going again. Would recommend! read more

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Gregg D.

3 months ago

Great food! I tried a little bit of everything! The brisket chili fries were so good! The brisket, sausage and mac and cheese were all delicious! The owner came out and checked on us and made sure we were taken care of and he was great too! read more

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Hesher J. M.

3 months ago

Place was packed when I drove up and for good reason. Wings were top notch, brisket was incredible, and the baked beans were amazing. Mac n Cheese was good but could have used a little more of it. read more

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Eliana C.

4 months ago

Happy to support a local business here in Long Beach. It was not bad, but not great. The standout star for me was the gouda mac and cheese - a must have! But in terms of the BBQ I feel like it missed the mark a little bit. The pulled pork was dry and the brisket was mainly fat and there was no smoke ring in sight. The saving grace for the meat was their sauces, which were delicious. read more

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Jess L.

4 months ago

Literally has the best brisket I've had in my whole life. The flavor and quality is consistent. This is how brisket is supposed to be. The fat has flavor and the meat just melts in your mouth. The Mac, corn bread and banana pudding are just as good. I have to stop myself from eating the whole tray. I can't get over how good the food is, I can see why the owner has trophies on display. read more

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Carla N.

4 months ago

This place is the real deal. We had the brisket and spare ribs with a side of potato salad. Everything was cooked to perfection. Smoky and tender. Truly delicious. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Picked BK over the many BBQ booths at the 2nd Annual Long Beach BBQ Fest by asking people in the longest line why. They said things like they came from other states and claimed this was thee best, one said he picked the one with the largest smoke stack, while others like myself stood in the long line bc it must be good. By the time I got to the front, I ordered their last rib, the highly popular burnt ends and a couple of sides. And yes, it was all that!! Perfectly tender, full of flavor, perfectly spiced and prepared. Since they're only a pop-up, meaning not brick-and-mortar, I highly recommend waiting in the long line. It's definitely worth the wait, the people in line are fun and the folks taking orders will make awesome recommendations to ensure you enjoy their delicious bbq. I'll keep my eyes open to see where you are next. Thank you and keep up the great work!! read more

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Racquel T.

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1 year ago

I've been hearing nothing but great things about this BBQ and finally got to check them out at the Long Beach BBQ Festival. That was by far the tastiest barbecue I've ever had. The meat was so flavorful and tender and falling off the bone. The greens and the Gouda mac & cheese were delicious. I loved the burnt ends. I think those were my favorite but all around that was the absolute best barbecue I've ever had in my life read more

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Brothers K.

Thank you so much, Racquel! Means a lot to hear that—especially after…

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Jessica A.

1 year ago

Hands down some of the best barbecue I've ever had in my entire life!! Mo and His team are true professionals and worth it every single time. He also loves to get back to his community, and that says a lot about a person.. if, and when brothers keeper has a pop up, you should absolutely go. read more

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Brothers K.

Wow!!! thank you so much for the incredible review! Truly humbled by…

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Josh K.

11 months ago

Have the pleasure of eating some BBQ this week and by far the best I have had. I am an huge BBQ lacked finding an amazing home style great BBQ. Definitely worth trying and can't wait until I am able to have it again!! read more

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Kimber H.

1 year ago

Amazing food, the burnt ends, ribs, pulled pork and sides are amazing. Oh and I can't leave out the brisket,, Amazing!! read more

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Brothers K.

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! We’re so glad you…

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Michelle M.

2 years ago

I am a big fan of Brothers Keeper BBQ. I hired Mo to cater a family reunion and everyone was super impressed with the food. Everything was delicious . I think he even converted a few of my vegetarian family members into meat eaters! I picked up on Long Beach and delivered to Temecula and food was packaged perfect, still hot and nice sized portions. I highly recommend! read more

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Clara D.

1 year ago

Great customer service, but most importantly, SUPERB baguettes and sourdough loaf--the aroma is simply exquisite. And their crunchy, buttery croissants? Oh là là! I can't wait for their bakery café to open up in June! read more

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Can we all finally just admit we found the best BBQ spot??? I think we can! The lines are always long but it's worth it. I love their bbq sauce and their meats are always done just right! On my last visit, I got the brisket, loaded Gouda mac n cheese, and the honey butter biscuits. Brisket was very tender and juicy. Mac and cheese was a great portion size and had lots of pulled chicken on top. And can't go wrong with some good biscuits! Always a pleasure to enjoy their food and happily coming back for another taste soon! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - 1/2 brisket, honey butter biscuits, and pulled chicken mac n cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Mason C.

1 year ago

Mo at Brothers Keeper Has the Best BBQ in Southern California. We found him at a local brewery where he was doing a series of back to back to back weekend popups this is when we were introduced to those delicious pork belly burnt ends. Fast forward a few years my fiance and i asked Mo to cater our wedding of 110 people. Him and his team delivered a meal that will never be forgotten. If you get the chance, stand in line for however long it takes to get some Brothers keeper Bbq, guaranteed next time you will get there earlier. Cheers read more

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Mason!!!… this really means a lot. From those brewery pop-ups to…

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Amy J.

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What an awesome treat to have them at Ambitious Brewery! Customer service was very friendly. Food was delicious. I will say that it is a little on the sweet end. I like sweet things but when I want bbq, my personal go to flavors are the smokey spicy flavors. The honey biscuit was amazing. I can eat that all day. My toddler devoured the pulled pork. And my 15mo old stole the ribs. I couldn't get any photos of the food. It was all good! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Fall off the bones type of ribs. Baby approved. - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Amy, thanks for the awesome review! We’re glad you and the boys…

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Frida I.

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Parking was fairly easy at the trademark location Service was awesome. Super hospitable and professional. Food : * The brisket is by far the best brisket I've had. Melts in your mouth. Extremely flavorful and honestly I placed an order to go. * Pork ribs were not too fatty. Flavorful seasoning (dry rub). It doesn't need any bbq sauce but it would complement it well. * biscuits were good, they have a cheesy flavor to them. Portion size was good and they weren't super dry. *Mac and cheese. Real cheese. Not super saucy. The noodles were cooked perfectly. (My boyfriend and I had different in opinions on how we like it. He loved it. I wasn't a fan) WE BOTH agreed that the noodles were cooked really well, that it wasn't saucy, and that it was probably be made with real cheese. The flavor of if someone will like it or not is dependent on their palette. *bacon baked beans. Classic flavor, cooked well. The bacon only improved and combined everything. We got the pulled pork to go. Very excited! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE BRISKET!!! read more

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Menu - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

Brothers Keeper BBQ - Bacon baked beans Gouda Max and cheese Biscuits Pork ribs Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Long Beach, California

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3701 E 4th St
Long Beach, CA 90815
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(562) 264-5955
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Hours

What time does Brothers Keeper BBQ open?

What time does Brothers Keeper BBQ close?

Payment methods

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ take Bitcoin?

No, Brothers Keeper BBQ does not take Bitcoin.

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ take credit cards?

Yes, Brothers Keeper BBQ takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ have catering options?

Yes, Brothers Keeper BBQ does have catering options.

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ have a drive thru?

No, Brothers Keeper BBQ does not have a drive thru.

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ have a happy hour?

No, Brothers Keeper BBQ does not have a happy hour.

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ serve alcohol?

No, Brothers Keeper BBQ does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ allow dogs?

Yes, Brothers Keeper BBQ allows dogs.

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ have TVs?

No, Brothers Keeper BBQ does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ have bike parking?

Yes, Brothers Keeper BBQ has bike parking.

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ have outdoor seating?

Yes, Brothers Keeper BBQ has outdoor seating options.

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ have parking?

Yes, Brothers Keeper BBQ has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Brothers Keeper BBQ wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Brothers Keeper BBQ is wheelchair accessible.

Does Brothers Keeper BBQ have free WiFi?

No, Brothers Keeper BBQ does not have free WiFi.

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West Coast BBQ with a central Texas flavor.

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.

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

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When's the next pop up?

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Where is your next pop up location?

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

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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!

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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… Read more

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Review Highlights - Brothers Keeper BBQ

“Burnt ends, brisket, ribs, jalapeño cheddar sausage, Mac and cheese, beans and corn bread!!!!”

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Raffy M.

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3 months ago

Holy smokes!!! This is the best BBQ I've had in a very long time and I'd dare say BEST in all of LA! I normally hate getting brisket because at most places it's very dry. This place had the moistest brisket ever. It dissolved in my mouth. I didn't even have to chew it. The baby back ribs were dry rubbed, and NOT soaked and drenched in a ton of bbq sauce. Crispy crunchy outer layer with moist juicy meat underneath it. Hands down the best part was the burnt ends. A MUST GET!! If I didn't care about my weight I'd eat the burnt ends every single day of my life. Most other bbq places use fake "liquid smoke" to give the meat flavor and that always leads to me getting a gut bomb. Mo, the owner, painstakingly and meticulously smokes the meats so they have a more subtle natural smoky flavor. This man sets an alarm at midnight to smoke the meat after getting home at 9 PM from work. Talk about dedication to his craft. You can literally taste his passion in every bite you take. I've been eating the leftovers for the last 3 days and not once have I been gut bombed. I cannot forget to mention the sides - oh yes, THE SIDES. They could all be main courses. Absolutely delicious. The cornbread was like a dessert. Ok I can go on for days but clearly I loved this place and can't wait to go back. read more

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Andrew F.

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Ardis J.

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I had a pretty nice size to go order that included a dinosaur beef rib, pork belly, chili, pork ribs, brisket, mac & cheese, potato salad, corn bread, sausages and a few other items I can't remember right now. Everything taste great and I didn't have to wait long for my order to be ready! The employees were fantastic as well and the owner even spoke with us for a while outside. I'm happy to have a BBQ spot I feel comfortable with in Long Beach, can't wait to go back! read more

Grant W.

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11 months ago

I recently had the pleasure of dining at brothers keeper, and I must say, I have never had BBQ as good as this! The ribs were absolutely phenomenal--they just melted in my mouth, bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. Equally impressive was the mac and cheese. It wasn't just good; it was beyond good, creamy, rich, and perfectly cheesy, complementing the smoky BBQ flavors beautifully. This meal set a new standard for BBQ read more

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Unbelievably good. I'm only writing more than that because I have to to post it. So I guess I'll write that it was really really really really really really good. read more

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Great BBQ, but the jalapeño cheddar sausage stole the show--cheesy, meaty, and perfectly spicy. Paired with brisket, it made a fantastic lunch! read more

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The food and service were above our expectations. I really loved the ambience of this place. Nice restaurant to take my family out for dinner. read more