We went on a Friday evening with another couple. It was great that we were seated right away and our drink orders taken. The restaurant is 'open' and "cheery", a bar to sit at and tables of different sizes. Nice selection of 'on tap' beers. Family style in the name of the game. We ordered the two protein and side. The brisket and pulled pork were amazing. The potato salad had a wonderful flavor. Coleslaw was ok. We also ordered the Garlic Parmesan Fries that I couldn't stop eating. All in all a great little place read more

Every restaurant that I patronage , start with a 5 star. Ambience/ Vibe - very warm and inviting. You had young, old , couples no kids , couples with kids, nice mix of people. About 4 TVs and they had different sporting events showing Service- this is where it started to go south. Your front of the house and those few minutes that a new customer has is crucial. Not very friendly and not really acknowledging the people that were standing waiting to be seated. Finally got a table, gave us menus and then 15 minutes go by and they haven't taken our order for drinks. As I look around there were 4 tables that had been seated, as well and no drink orders. We all waited about the same amount of time to get our drink orders. This unfortunately is why i took off 2 stars. To me, this unacceptable. After being seated and food came out, no one checked in until I needed a box and to pay. Did not feel welcomed and /or appreciated that I was supporting a small local business. Food- Brisket without the BBQ didn't have enough flavor. These types of meat don't need a hype man- the BBQ sauce. They need to be good on their own. Buuut Meat was tender. I read that their sausage is not great it's quite dry so I skipped it, my son had ordered ribs so I was going to steal from him, so I decided to get chicken- dark meat options. Chicken was very tasty, juicy and tender. It was the star of the dinner plate!!! Whaat!!! Their coleslaw- loved how everything was chopped nice and consistent- loved the Julienned green apples- again missing seasoning. DINNER ROLLS- Soooo fucken dry and not warmed up. I expect that level of hardness on my rolls when they are about to expire. Warm them up put them in a basket and give me butter. Such a small - perhaps minute action- but it was a huge miss. Other patrons were also commenting how bad the rolls were. We even joked, "death by dinner roll! " LOL. Cornbread- small portion but packed with flavor. I would say ease up on the Honey. I want to taste the corn bread too. It's unfortunate, I didn't have the experience others have had. Most likely not going to add it to my new restaurant rotation. There are other better options with better customer service. read more

Domestic is a bbq spot my husband and I frequent. They always deliver on their food and service. We came here to redeem an offer from the SGV passport: 1 free order of flautas. We've ordered this in the past and it's one of our favorite items to get here. The sweet, smokey brisket rolled in their deep fried tortilla topped with chives is incredibly delicious! I love the way they cut them in halves so we could see the brisket. They're crunchy and crispy, it is one of their best appetizers. As for the cauliflower tacos, they were surprisingly good for a vegan dish. Very flavorful and another item we would reorder on our next visit. We also got their grilled vegetables (asparagus). They were cooked perfectly and I liked the sauce they used. It added a bit of sweetness to it. Domestic offers indoor/outdoor seating, there's a bar, and multiple televisions that broadcast sports. Overall, this is a bbq spot my husband and I will continue to visit and support. read more

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Went for a weekday lunch so it wasn't busy and more quiet. I got the miso steak and a ginger ale soda. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the soda refills were free and on tap. The miso steak was cooked exactly to how I asked, the shishito peppers were fortunately not spicy at all, and the smashed potatoes were roasted nicely. The miso taste was more subtle and hard to notice but it wasn't an issue. This was a really solid meal. read more

This place has great barbecue great customer service. It's a hidden gym. I'm still trying to figure out why they call it domestic barbecue. I asked both of the employees and neither one of them had an answer, but that's OK. I'll still go back. read more

If you're anywhere near Covina and craving barbecue that doesn't require you to balance a tray on a splintery picnic table, Domestic is your move. This isn't a roll of paper towels and a squeeze bottle of sauce on the table kind of BBQ joint. It's a real deal restaurant experience-- casual and fun, but polished enough to feel like an actual night out. They've absolutely earned their reputation as one of the best spots in the area, and the consistency alone deserves a slow clap. the barbecue and sandwiches are always on point, but what I really appreciate is the little creative flexes on the menu like brisket flautas and deviled eggs. There's enough great appetizers to make you consider building a whole meal out of them. Or you can get a ribeye steak. The bar is no afterthought either. The craft beer selection is top tier, and they've got a full bar with genuinely good mixed drinks -- call your shot or pick from their specials. There's a solid patio out front if you want to soak in Old Town Covina, or you can stay inside and enjoy the AC like a civilized person. Service is consistently on point, and I truly can't remember leaving disappointed. It's reliable, it's tasty, and it's the kind of place you confidently drop in the group chat without fear of being blamed later. read more

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Fantastic BBQ and bar! If you are into baseball and smoked meat dishes, this is the place to get it. I was immediately greeted and instructed to self-seat. There's high and low tables, inside and outdoor seating. Service was fantastic end to end. I tried the combo for $27, which comes with 2 meats and one side - I got the brisket, tri tip, and bacon mac and cheese. The combo comes with bread, pickles, bbq sauce, and consume. It's shareable with maybe two people max and was delicious. I also got the half chicken for $12, which was also a 10 out of 10 in presentation and flavor. They have a wide selection of drinks, including beers from local brewery brands. Overall, I'd 100% come back the next time I want BBQ. read more

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I was craving bbq & a good burger been wanting to come since I live in Covina, waited for a hostess she finally came and told me I can sit anywhere. I did and waited ,waited and waited . I picked outside since it was a nice evening. No one approached us for a while I had to grab my own menu from the hostess stand. Still no one came at least some water. I finally walked out ,I saw a waiter pass me serval times he never greeted us or got someone to help us. It to bad cause I won't be back. I tired to support my community. read more

The Domestic in Covina is a solid spot for anyone craving quality Tri-tip in a space that feels casual and fun, yet polished and slightly more upscale than your typical roadside joint. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful; I called in an order for a Tri-tip sandwich & fries, and they had it ready for a quick and seamless pickup the moment I arrived. The portions are very generous--I easily could have made two meals out of it. The fries were perfectly crispy and well-seasoned, and while the Tri-tip was good, the meat was unfortunately closer to well-done than the preferred medium-rare and it lacked a bit of smokiness. However, both the au jus and the BBQ sauce were excellent accompaniments that made for a very heavy but satisfying meal. It is hard to find a solid Tri-tip sandwich at a decent price, so I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. read more

This review is really for the drinks only. Came here on a Friday around 2:30 pm for a quick lunch and the restaurant was pretty empty. We sat in their patio since they welcomed dogs as we had our little pup with us. Server kindly gave her a bowl of water, which is always appreciated. We ordered the 2 meat combo with bacon mac & cheese - which came with pickled veggies and a brioche roll - as well as brisket fries. Not sure if they were having an off day, but overall, food was a 2.3/5. Everything was pretty cold and dry, nothing really stood out. The fries were really mid, seemed like frozen fries and chopped up meat pieces... they even forgot our brioche roll. However, the drinks really made it for us! $13 for an old fashion and margarita with forteleza?! and I believe $11 or $13 shots??? You really cannot beat that. Also, our server was great -- he checked up on us a lot. read more

Domestic - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

Domestic (Covina) offers charming, bright service & a comfortable, sleek atmosphere. I ordered the Surf N Turf ($32). It's salad, fries, shrimp scampi, and a USDA prime hand cut steak. Although they overcooked the steak, I still had a pleasant experience. (Quick Note: A 3% Service Charge is automatically added to the bill as "Kitchen Gratuity." Guests can have this charge removed by informing staff.) I arrived at Domestic (Covina) on Sunday (around 11:45AM). There's limited street parking, but Downtown Covina has plentiful public parking at walking distance. I was immediately sat down. There's no wait. Staff (receipt said Juan) is very professional, courteous, and hardworking. Juan commonly used phrases like "Thank you, sir." Juan quickly fetched clean water, and Juan regularly shared a bright smile. Juan regularly checked in on me. When Juan discovered the cook overcooked the steak, Juan quickly offered an "I'm sorry." As mentioned, I ordered the Surf N Turf ($32). The food was served in courses. The Salad w/ Caesar Dressing arrived at four minutes and 30 seconds. The Crispy Fries with ketchup arrived at 13 minutes and 10 seconds. And the USDA prime hand cut steak and shrimp scampi arrived in 19 minutes and 28 seconds. It's a good pace. I enjoyed the salad. It's a surprisingly messy salad since the small plate was overflowing with fresh leafy greens. I had selected Caesar salad dressing, and I like how it complimented the salad's sprinkled cheese. Then, its thick croutons tasted fresh with a slight, welcomed crispness. The fries were also pleasant. It's a mountain of fries! They were thin & crisp. Dipping these golden, dry sticks into the ketchup added a much needed wetness. When the main entree arrived, I felt stuffed. The main dish came with eight tiny shrimp, but they were well-buttered and plump. The steak was also well-seasoned. Unfortunately, as mentioned, although I ordered the "medium rare," this steak came "medium well-done" and very chewy. It had unpleasant, rubbery bites. It was somewhat disappointing how the meat at Domestic (Covina) was the worst part of the meal. Concerning ambiance, Domestic (Covina) is gorgeous, clean, and very comfortable. This is an ideal location to take a date or family gathering. There's many tables inside and outside. Also, the many flat screen TVs (i.e. six inside & two outside) make it ideal for watching sports. I also appreciated the energetic, upbeat music in the background. Overall, I had a pleasant experience at Domestic (Covina). Although its steak was somewhat unpleasant and poorly prepared, I truly enjoyed every other aspect of this establishment. I left full. 4.5 out of 5 read more

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If your looking for bbq, it's a solid choice to eat. Brisket flautas were great with its smoky taste. Brisket was amazing and juicy, Sandwiches bit messy but were great. Only really were the sides that came along which were underwhelming. read more

My wife and I came in to dine at Domestic on a Friday night. Domestic is still of my favorite BBQ spots to eat at. The moment you walk in you are greeted and seated very quickly. The staff here has always been kind and welcoming each visit. The service is top notch and they treat you like family. The menu items options are abundant and there's plenty to choose from wherever you are sharing or getting you own plates. This recent visit we shared the 2 meat + 1 side combo which is $27. We also ordered the brisket flautas and the crispy brussels. The meats we choose were the 2 ribs and and brisket with the bacon mac and cheese. The flautas are A MUST in our book. It's crispiness and the tenderness of the brisket is a solid combination. The brussels sprouts were tremendous as well. We never ordered it before but we will from now on. The flavor on them was heavenly. Overall, Domestic is one of best BBQ spots here in the SGV and they continue to prove to us why they are. Thanks, Domestic! read more

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Needed a fix for our BBQ craving and this place definitely delivered. We were impressed with both the food and the service. The $10 kids value meal with two ribs and mac and cheese was an absolute hit with both kids -- great value and surprisingly generous portions. Looking forward to coming back and trying more dishes! read more

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Stopped in for lunch and tried the Pastrami burger with a side of coleslaw. My order was take right away along with my beer choice, a cold ale. The burger was juicy with a pile of tasty pastrami and a crisp slice of pickle. The soft bun is encrusted with sesame seeds . Coleslaw is sweet and tart with a nice crunch. The side of house made BBQ sauce is Smokey and tart! Great art on the walls with country music playlist that day. Perfect lunch spot in Covina! read more

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I came here on a whim alone on a Sunday afternoon after seeing the overall positive reviews on yelp. I was expecting good food and top notch service based on those reviews, but unfortunately I did not receive either. For service, I did have 2 servers in total. The first server was fairly attentive and was happy to give me some recommendations when I asked, but overall the service quality wasn't what I would describe as top notch. After getting my food, my server left for a lunch break and introduced me to a 2nd server who will be attending me on their behalf. For context, I was sitting in the outside patio area. The new server did check on me once, but for 20-25 minutes, the server did not come over to my table or any of the other customers. Once I saw him come outside, I had to call him over to get my check and a to-go box. I can forgive bad service if the food made up for it. I ordered the 2 meat combo and the brisket sammy. Altogether, I tried their pulled pork, brisket, St Louis ribs, coleslaw, and bacon Mac and cheese. The combo also came with a butter brioche roll and some pickles. BBQ Sauce, 1.5/5: It honestly tasted like something you could buy at a supermarket. The flavor had little smokiness or much nuance from spices. Best way to describe it is "spicy" ketchup. Coleslaw, 2.5/5: Tasted refreshing and better than fast food coleslaw (e.g. Raising Cane's) but otherwise nothing remarkable. Pickled veggies, 2/5: Forgettable. The pickled jalapenos had no heat. They had mild tang, which wasn't enough to balance the fatty meats. Bacon Mac n cheese, 2.25/5: The sauce was creamy but quickly tasted one note. Most likely the sauce only used cheddar. The noodles had good texture, and the sauce clinged to them well. There was so little bacon I almost forgot it was supposed to be included. If it was just regular Mac and cheese, I would give it a 2.5 or 3 out of 5. Buttered brioche roll, 0/5: Wasn't buttered at all. Dry. Tasted like something you would expect from a wholesale bakery. Brisket sandwich, 1/5: Like the roll, the brioche bun tasted was dry. No buttery rich taste from the bread. The brisket was covered in BBQ sauce, which I already described my disappointment with. The pickle and onions added texture, but their flavors were too mild to notice. There was a generous amount of meat, and some fell off while eating, but that also made eating messy. The meat itself was honestly bland. If there was any flavor, it was covered in the BBQ sauce. The texture and taste is comparable to brisket from a grocery store freezer aisle. This sandwich is effectively a grown up version of a McRib, and I don't mean that as a compliment. St. Louis ribs, 2.75/5: The best thing I had here at Domestic, which isn't saying much. It wasn't literally "fall off the bone," but the meat came off the bone fairly easily with my mouth. The ribs had flavor and were moderately savory and smokey. There were different textures thanks to the bark. There were, however, some unpleasant, overly salty bites, and the fatty portions were grease bombs. Pulled pork, 2/5: Greasy and came with BBQ sauce on top. The BBQ sauce did not do enough to balance the grease. The bites were inconsistent. Some were decently moist and savory while others were dry and bland. Proportion wise, the combo didn't feel like a lot of food. If it weren't for the flavor fatigue, despite the variety of options I had, I could've finished everything. To add insult to injury, when I did get my bill, I found they charged an "Optional Kitchen Gratuity." It was a small amount, and after I left the restaurant, I found out this gratuity is technically mentioned in the menu's fine print and could be asked to be removed. But I was not aware of the find print when I paid, and neither of my servers mentioned this gratuity fee earlier to me. As a result, I felt "tricked" into paying the fee. Shortly after I left, I felt my mood dropped and felt exhausted. I attributed this mood swing due to how greasy the pulled ribs were and the highly processed carbs. Tl;dr: This meal has convinced me to go vegetarian for the next few days. read more

Domestic - Classic brisket sammy - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

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Feels like a 3.5 but pretty solid nonetheless. In downtown Covina and really loved how convenient it was to find parking around and right in front. Always feels like a good combo when you have bbq and beers and sports. Between the two of us, we got the 2 meat 1 side combo and the sausage platter. It was just the right amount but we could've got a bit more. The brisket was solid and I would recommend that. The ribs were ok. Felt like it didn't actually have a lot of meat. The sausages were also ok and liked the snap of all of them but didn't feel too unique and the flavors didn't pack as much of a punch as I would've expected. We got the mac and cheese and it felt a bit one textured and could've been creamier but also decent. Service was very attentive and the servers came by often but what makes this place is the cool chill neighborhood vibe with the beers and sports. The food and the vibe make it a place for a great place to hang out and catch a game or chill with some buddies. read more

Domestic - Sausage Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

Obsessed with the barbecue here! I usually order the 2 meats + 1 side combo for $27 and get the ribs and brisket. Ribs are fall off the bone and the brisket just melts in your mouth! Every time I come here, I have to get one of the locally brewed beers on tap. I opted for El Segundo Brewing, the IPA was crisp and delicious! Paired perfectly with the barbecue. Be sure to ask your server for the spicy barbecue sauce if you enjoy a tangy twist. It's delicious! Service is prompt and incredibly friendly. read more

Domestic - 2 Meats & 1 Side - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

First time visit after reading recommendations. Sadly, my order didn't live up to the hype. Meat was dry and lukewarm. Tri tip didn't have much flavor without the accompanying jus Service was attentive but restaurant was surprisingly empty on a Saturday lunch period. There were only two other customers at one table in the entire restaurant. Maybe that should have been a sign of how the food might turn out? Went the following week to a frequently mentioned competitor not too far away. Moister, and more tender and flavorful meats at the other place read more

Domestic - Tri Tip - 1/2 lb. Brisket - 1/2 lb. - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

The meat is GOOD!! I came during lunch on a weekday and it was not busy. There were a lot of seats opened! Service was also good! The only thing is that the lighting can be harsh during lunch time when the sun is shining. The miso steak was absolutely delicious. The potatoes were crunchy which added a great texture. Ribs were tender and came with a side of bbq sauce. I personally like the miso steak more! Cornbread was decent (it was a good first try) and the cole slaw was just like any other cole slaw I've had at any other place. read more

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all in all a solid spot for some good barbecue and some more. pretty heavy meal but very satisfying hahaha service is awesome too read more

Domestic - Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

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The standout here is absolutely the brisket! exceptionally tender with a perfect balance of lean and fatty cuts that melt in your mouth. Equally impressive is the bone marrow, generously portioned and luxuriously creamy, especially when paired with their thinly sliced sourdough bread. For groups, the family meal is a great option. Ideal for 4 to 5 people, it offers a little of everything on the menu, making it perfect for sampling a variety of dishes. Another surprise hit is the salad, fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can tell the chef takes pride in every detail, from seasoning to plating. While the food did take a little longer to arrive, it was absolutely worth the wait. The beer selection is broad, The space is clean, open, and has a relaxed beer-bar vibe. read more

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Im not a big fan of BBQ but they really recommend this place and it was exceptional Food was delicious, service was fantastic, friendly and attentive, the ambiance it's perfect to go have a beer and enjoy a game read more

Domestic - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

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Had lunch with a few friends to try this place out. It's a small place not a lot of seating but does have a few tables outdoors. Service was nice and quick. I ordered 2 meat plates with Mac n cheese. My 2 meats were chicken the dark portion and brisket. Mac n cheese was ok. Chicken was too peppery as was the brisket. Although the brisket was tender. My son order the bbq chicken sandwich which he said was good. Our table also had garlic fries and brisket taquitos for appetizers. The garlic fries were ok, did taste a lot of garlic. But the brisket taquitos were delicious. Bbq was just okay for me but others in my party enjoyed it. May come back to try brisket grilled cheese that my friend said was delicious. read more

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First of all, the service was amazing. Our table was checked on very frequently, although we did not go during busy times. It was maybe 3PM. I'm not picky at all, and I thought the food was 8/10, really good. But I kind of wish there was some smokiness to it. There was essentially none. (But nonetheless still good) I especially loved the garlic fries - sooo crispy and full of flavor. The cornbread seems to be a hit or miss. I have eaten here 3 times total and 2/3 times, it was a little bit dry and did not have enough honey. Although, if you ask, they will provide more for you. One thing I noticed during my last visit that prompted me to write this review was that I feel like we should be calling restaurants out for their BS, no matter how "family owned" or how much I like the restaurant. They added a new 3% automatic "kitchen gratuity". I'm sure everyone is so tired of all the extra fees and tipping fatigue. Pleaseeeee just update the menu prices by 3% instead. Don't do this whole % fees at the end thing. We already have tips for the wait staff to think about. We don't like to be surprised with more unexpected fees when the bill comes! This is an optional charge, but it was automatically tacked on to the receipt and we have to notify the staff to take if off and then they have to print us a new receipt. read more

I need to go back!!? Okay it's been I minute since I first came to Domestic and I'm still thinking about those delicious, flaky and tender brisket flautas. As I'm typing this I'm drooling that's how good their BBQ is!!! We did the family platter and got a little bit of everything and let me tell you my kids (5 and 3) can EAT! They did half a chicken, brisket, pulled pork, ribs, sausage, Mac and cheese; the fam got the works and it was worth it!!! I love the seating in or out, parking can get hectic but we came during lunch on a Saturday. TVs were on, people were chatting and the chefs and staff were cooking! It was busy, fun and a good feel for us. Definitely recommend this spot! I hope we go back soon, like the next two weeks because I'm craving those flautas and the desserts... omg so delicious! How could I forget their desserts. Definitely check them out, they are popping all day on the weekend. read more

Domestic - Holy moly this place is legit Texas BBQ *chef's kiss* - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

Been here many times and everything is delicious!!! but today I had their banana pudding and as you can see it's empty! And that's because it was the best I've ever had! read more

Domestic - It was banana pudding - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

Amazing customer service as I entered and stood in line to make a to-go order. The server took my order right after he finished taking another person order. The location is very roomy and located next to prime time old town Covina. Parking is difficult because of the prime restaurant down Citrus. Worth the wait and search for parking. I got the tri-tip and brisket combo and it was delicious and had so much in it. The pickles and the fried onions gave the meat added flavors. The barbecue sauce wasn't too over powering and the au jus sauce (I think?) was flavorful. The meats were tender and meaty with some good marbled fatty area to give it that rich flavor. The bacon Mac and cheese was obviously cheesy and helps give the meat a balance to its saltiness. The coleslaw was refreshing and cleanse your palette of the bbq taste after each bite. I am excited to come back and try their sausages and other menu items. read more

Domestic - Bacon Mac N Cheese and Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

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The food and the service are always on point. My go to, every time, pulled pork sandwich with Cajun rice. Today the pulled pork was so moist and tender and there was a lot piled high on the bun. Love love love the Cajun rice,, so much flavor and a spicy kick too. Thank you Ximena for the fantastic service today. She was so sweet and welcoming. read more

Domestic - Brisket sandwich with side of corn bread. - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

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The barbecued meats were tasty but the Mac and Cheese was lacking flavor. I had to add pepper and salt which I never ever do. I was also surprised that for a barbecue spot they didn't provide wet wipes. read more

I've been here a few times thus far. The staff were always nice and helpful. The food arrives at a good pace. It's dog friendly too! It has a casual atmosphere that is a bit on the loud side. The restrooms are fairly clean with the occasional sticky floors. We got the 2 meat combo. The brisket and pulled pork. And our side was the mac and cheese, which was just okay. I'm likely going to try a different side next time. The bread roll was a bit dry. The meat was good though. This combo was great for sharing with another. Although pay extra for a third meat might be better to truly fill up with two people. read more

Domestic - The 2 meat + 1 side combo. - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

The BBQ platter with two meats, a side, and a roll is just about enough to share between two people. I wish they offered an option with three meats of the same portion size, that would be perfect! When we visited on a Saturday, it was an extremely busy day. We did have to wait quite awhile for the check, then get rung out at the front register. This BBQ joint is very casual and comfortable. While they do offer an extensive alcohol list, including some impressive house made cocktails, it's a very family friendly joint. read more

Domestic - Seating, back wall, and door to bathrooms - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

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Super delicious, super friendly, cool atmosphere. Everything here is delicious and the portions are huge. read more

Domestic - Barbeque Near Me - Covina, California

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Food: - brisket: 9.5/10, really good bbq sauce, passed the fold test, pickles were a mix of jalapeño/onions/cucumbers - Mac n cheese: 8.5/10, fun noodle shapes - potato salad: 7/10, not too flavorful - coleslaw: 6/10, not too flavorful and kinda watery - sausage sampler appetizer: 8.9/10, all three sausages were so good! - banana pudding: 10000/10, amazing texture, so so so good! Definitely star of the dinner - loaded brownie: 6/10, made with semi-sweet chocolate Service: - friendly staff - we were seated quickly - food came out quick Ambiance: - great location - not too difficult to find parking - lots of dessert places nearby - good music read more

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Great local bbq spot, amazing service while picking up to go. I love that they take the IN KIND app! if you know you knowww. would go back to try more items, a star down just becuase of some pricing was a bit out of whack. read more

Best bbq spot! My kids love the pulled pork Sammy. Great service we usually go to the restaurant on old town La puente read more

Came here on the 4th of July with my friends and all i can say was that it was a fun yummy spot to start our pregame of the night. Some drinks were strong and some were very refreshing. The food was also delicious! Service was attentive and patient with our party. Would return back here again :) definitely to get pineapple cider! read more

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I really wanted to love this place. It's newer so we'll definitely go back. We came on a Sunday afternoon and they were out of 2 things we ordered so bummer there. This place promotes smoked meats but the meats didn't really taste so smoked. The greens were good though. I hope I can come back and give them another shot. It would be great to have some good bbq locally. read more

Great bbq!! The meats I tried were the brisket, ribs, and wings. Everything was seasoned well, tender, and melts in your mouth. I was impressed with the quality. The sides were got were coleslaw, bacon Mac n cheese, and banana pudding. The portion sizes for the sides were a bit small so if you have a big group you'll probably have to double up. The banana pudding was suuuper sweet so if you don't have a sweet tooth it's not for you. It was very unique as it was topped with marshmallow! There is ample seating inside and outside so it's great to visit with multiple people. read more

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What god awful food! I went to their original location in La Puente more than six years ago and gave them a very good review, cause I remember the bbq being quite good. So, after seeing a movie, decided to try the closer, newer branch in Covina. What a mistake. The best thing I can say is that thankfully we didn't order the family combo for $100 because we would've been throwing the leftovers away. None of the three of us who dined enjoyed their food at all. Parking was luckily easily, with a space available right out front, but it looks like this trendy restaurant strip can probably get crowded on a weekend night, so I think we were lucky. Service started out okay, but our waitress understandably went on break just before we ordered. The host/manager took care of our ordering. When we asked if they could give us the leaner cut of the brisket even if it cost more, he said he thought they could do it. They didn't. Out of our 1 lb. of brisket, easily 1/4 of it was fat, and what was meat was still a honeycomb of fat. If they knew they wouldn't be able to give us lean meat, they should've just said so and maybe we would've ordered something else. The taste was pretty bad. The 1/2 slab of St. Louis Pork ribs weren't any better. And this was where the service with another waitress got wonky. When she dropped off our plates, there were two small take out sauce containers of sauce. I asked if either was hot bbq sauce and was told they didn't have hot bbq sauce. I guess she is new, because after I had poured the mild sauce on my meat, she came back with a small container of the spicy bbq sauce, which they had after all. Didn't matter, the ribs had a bizarre smell of dish soap, as if they had been washed in dish soap before cooking. I know that's not possible, but that was the smell. The kitchen didn't even bother to slice apart all the ribs, leaving a couple uncut in giant ribs I had to saw through myself. The kid got a 2 meat +1 side combo with pulled pork, which he said was oddly watery and gross, and 1 hotlink which he was said was the one good thing besides his side, which was fries. The fries were in fact good. The corn bread we each got on the side was okay but not great. I don't know why they had to pour honey on it instead of just giving us plain cornbread and butter to fix it up the way we want. My cocktail, a gin drink called the Riot Punch was decent but not really worth $15. It was pretty light on the alcohol. When we got the bill there was an "optional kitchen charge" for nearly $4.00. Sorry, but that had to go. If you can't give me lean brisket, you don't get a reward. Get how that works? Not only won't I be going back ever, but despite my previous review of La Puente, I will never visit that location again either. I strongly recommend you avoid this place like the plague if you know anything about good bbq. From now on, I'm sticking with Bludso's in Hollywood or Dr. Hoglyl Wogly's in Van Nuys. Most Bbq joints in L.A. are pure disappointment. This was one of the worst I've had. read more

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