It has a bit of an odd set up and maybe it was busy but the two ladies working the desk weren't too helpful. Here is a run down on the process, review the menu, order at the desk and sit wherever you like. The place is pretty small compared to the Domestic location in Covina, Covina is a lot larger and seemed friendliest. The food was very good, I haven't had their entire menu but the brisket was tender and tasty. So were the ribs and sides but I personally would skip on the coleslaw. read more

Met a business partner here to talk shop and could not be happier we did! Iris, our server, was the best hire this place could have done for her position! Great attitude and energy, very helpful and conversational and continued to keep the glasses full! All this while tending the bar as well! She could not be a better pick for this establishment! Domestic is a little mom n pop smokehouse that does not disappoint! It doesn't look like much if you are looking for a romantic or well designed upscale experience! That's not why you go to a smokehouse! You go to a smokehouse to get meat prepared the BEST possible way! And Domestic gets it right! I had the brisket after starting with the flautas. Did not disappoint! So good! I will be returning to enjoy this place again, as it is one of the only smokehouses around. read more

DOMESTIC - Classic Brisket, Coleslaw - Pint, Brisket Flautas (not shown). - Barbeque Near Me - La Puente, California

Service : was amazing young lady helping was so knowledgeable and had great suggestions. Ambiance it's cosy but with enough room to have space from other diners. Very clean inside. I'm definitely returning and letting people know about this establishment. Food: everything I tried was amazing enjoyed read more

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Best wedge salad West of the Mississippi. Tator tots cooked to the order with just the right crunch and slight creamy in the middle. Cheddar link was a bit dry, but still had all the flavor. I would pass on the wing's next time. Maybe some brining could put some moisture into them wings. read more

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Place is nice, decently sized, with a few tables, friendly. Order at the counter and they'll bring you your food. Husband got a pulled pork sandwich and I got the brisket sandwich (pictured). I wish I got the pulled pork. I tried my husband's sandwich and it was amazing. I thought my brisket sandwich was dry and a bit flavorless. The fries were good. Although, I didn't care for my food, I'd come back and try others from their menu because it looked and sounded amazing. read more

DOMESTIC - Brisket sandwich and fries - Barbeque Near Me - La Puente, California

Domestic is located in downtown Covina, and is amongst many other dining options including walkable bars and dessert options. I'm bummed I haven't tried Domestic sooner because their barbecue is undeniably delicious. Our family of five (with one little one), opted for the family plate which included chicken, ribs, sausage link, and tri-tip - and amongst sides - was PLENTY to share but also so damn delicious!! There is both indoor/patio covered seating as well as bar and bar top options. The restaurant is quaint but the outdoor space adds plenty of tables for dining flow. We did not have to wait around 5pm on a Friday but was fairly full when we were done. The service was... awkward? The server took our order at least three times because there was an issue with the device but didn't really say that and kept asking for our selected options. It was a little challenging to get his attention for drink refills and napkin requests. Overall, a really good experience and I'd chalk up the server to being flustered in the moment. Regardless, we want to come back to have more delicious bbq! read more

Overall, we had a good experience at Domestic. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared, and the atmosphere was welcoming. The staff was friendly and attentive, which made our visit enjoyable. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is that the mac and cheese didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. It lacked the flavor and creaminess we were expecting. Everything else was excellent, though, and we'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu. Definitely worth a visit! read more

Dropped in to have a burger for lunch. Ordered the bacon jam burger and was very satisfied. Next time I will order it cooked medium but everything else about the burger was great. Especially the sesame bun. The tots were super crunchy and well salted. The ladies doing the serving were very nice and even provided some craft beer samples on request. I will definitely be back. read more

DOMESTIC - Bacon jam burger w/ tots - Barbeque Near Me - La Puente, California

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A bit overpriced, good service, casual atmosphere. We wanted to order multiple items and ran out; sausage platter, one burger, another banana pudding. Bbq sauce given upon request. My son order bacon jam burger and as we were waiting, the server told us they ran out, so it was replaced with cheeseburger. read more

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這一家店我來過幾次了，真的該給他寫個review,他們家服務生的態度是不錯，啤酒好像選擇也不少，但是我每一次來，我都覺得他某一些肉做得太乾了，例如這一次來雞翅很趕，豬肉小排骨也還好，唯一好吃的是牛肉跟他們的薯條做得很飽，希望他們在烤肉的方面可以做得更精緻一些 read more

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This place is so unexpecting and tucked within the industrial parts of La Puente. It's a great spot to just hang out. Maybe because it was during a slow weekday, but we went for dinner on a Tues evening and they only had 1 outdoor patio on the sidewalk. We had our dog so that was our only option. Inside has plenty seating though. We ordered inside with the nice young lady and she was very helpful and even brought out our food to us. She helped pick beers and service was great. Food itself was overall pretty good. My favorite from all that we ordered were the brisket flautas. I wanted to like the bread pudding more, but it needed a little oomph added to it. But the flavor was great. All else kind of was expected bbq food. Brisket was good though. Good spot if you're in the area and want bbq read more

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This place is worth the visit. If you are looking for great bbq, meat quality, smokiness and a variety of draft beers, you need to stop by. The St. Louis ribs were tender, nicely charred and bbq sauce made for a pleasant bite each time. Orders the bacon Mac n cheese, gooey, cheesy and satisfying. Brisket fries with a variety of salsas, breaks the meat options. Service is amazing, everyone appears to be hustling to ensure you are enjoying your dinner. Small place but glad we made it out in a Friday. We had been wanting to come but they close on Saturdays. Will make thus a regular spot. read more

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Who would have thought that La Puente would have such good bbq. This place hits all the smoke flavors and was tender to the bone. I got the D plate with pork ribs and upgraded to bbq chicken, cornbread, pork rinds, and a beer to wash it down. You order your food and they drop it off to you where you sit. The service was fast and friendly. The decor was nice too. I live in the South Bay so hopefully they build one close by soon. read more

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Went here last night with a friend and it was solid. I got the brisket and it was thick cut and some parts were a bit dry. I had to cover it in the sauce! The Mac and cheese was solid-- I like how creamy it is! I also loooove cornbread and these ones I don't recommend. They are soooo dry. Overall, the service was really good but the food was just okay! read more

This place rocks barbecue is delicious. Had the brisket and chicken. It was yummy. Great atmosphere good customer service nice clean establishment.. but I did have one question that the employees were unable to answer. Why is it called domestic if the owner reads this review can you please tell me and then tell your employees they need to know as well? read more

If you want a place to sit down, listen to some good music, chill, and have a drink with some delicious food! This is the place to go! The food, drinks, ambience and service were all spot on! Parking: there is a public parking lot and street parking right in front. They have indoor & bar seating , along with a small outdoor patio seating area. We ordered the TRI TIP FRIES with some BBQ sauce and that definitely hit the spot! Will definitely be back to try the other menu items! read more

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The ribs & potato salad are ahhhhmazing! I didnt even know about this place until i got lost and drove by it and figured id try it out ! Great customer service they were about to close and still were more then happy to seat me and serve me . They make you feel super comfortable and its such a cute place you have to come check it out they also have several other things to choose from! I like how the menu is super simple they have the smoker in the back makes you feel like your at a family bbq! read more

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Really good food, decent price friendly service I would recommend this place Quant and cozy read more

Took a few people from work to enjoy an end of the year celebration! It was just easier for each of us to get the "D" plate. $22 per plate (Dec 23, 2024). That way no fighting and the boys were hungry! I also got a full rack of rib ala carte to share. It was a hit! I got the brisket w bacon mac n cheese. I love the fatty brisket! Ribs were great! But they either need sauce bottles at the table or give you more in the sauce container. I'm sure I could have asked for more. I didn't see any hot sauce or spicy bbq sauce. They just gave you one sauce per plate. The cashier was very helpful. You order and pay, then sit. The only thing I thought was weird was when I went to pay w credit card, she didn't turn the tablet around and/or the kiosk didn't ask for tip. I would have tipped at the table, but I didn't have cash. At the beginning of downtown la puente, on a corner. Can't miss it. read more

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Great spot in Old Town La Punte. Had the tri tip sando with slaw. Pretty tasty. The craft beer selection is great!

The food was amazing! I was hesitant at first to get the chicken because in the past I've hadn't had a good bbq chicken yet, but today they proved me wrong. The chicken was so juicy and tender and the sauce was sooo good. The fries were perfectly crispy just the way that I like them read more

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Was in the area to stop by 99 Ranch Market and my husband was getting hangry so I looked to my buddy, Yelp, for an assist! Found this place based on the high ratings and we are so glad to have tried it out. We got the sliders with potato salad plus a side order of the mac and cheese. Food was so delicious, not greasy and was fresh! It seems like a family owned business, super friendly folks. When you walk inside the restaurant, the aroma of the bbq is so mouth-watering lol. Great spot! read more

DOMESTIC - Sliders, potato salad and mac & Bacon Mac N Cheese - 1/2 Pint - Barbeque Near Me - La Puente, California

A colleague and I were in the area for a business meeting that ended around lunch time. We quickly looked for a place nearby to eat lunch. DOMESTIC was like 4th on the list and somehow drew us to it, we took a flyer and headed over. It's a small place but smells delicious. Lots of beers on tap and extremely friendly service. I ordered the Cheesy Brisket with a side of bacon Mac n cheese. 5 stars on all of it. Literally some of the best meat I've had in CA. The bread was great and the meal as a whole was phenomenal. My colleague got the standard brisket and fries and raved about it as well. I don't live near this restaurant and neither does my colleague but we both said that we will be back and bringing more people to experience this heavenly food. Well done DOMESTIC! read more

Excellent service. Food is great. Good variety of menu options. Creative menu. Only complaint is the hours of operation. Would be a nice place for weekend meals but it's closed. read more

Stopped for takeout at the La Puente location today for lunch. Pulled pork, half chicken, bacon mac and cornbread to go. Sooo yummy! Staff is always so friendly and welcoming. read more

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Briskey flautas were a flavor explosion in your mouth! Crispy outside with a tender, flavorful chopped brisket inside. Could probably eat 3 of these. Server was friendly. read more

DOMESTIC - Brisket Flautas - Barbeque Near Me - La Puente, California

We came in with a big group last minute, and the girls behind the counter were very accommodating and sweet. Food was good.

Had been hearing great things about Domestic for a while and glad I got the chance to check it out for myself! Brisket - smokey and tender are the first adjectives that come to mind. Pulled Pork - suuuuper soft and ~very~ juicy. Ribs - not the meatiest pieces, but the flavor was delicious Potato Salad - really refreshing and bright; went well between the meat heavy bites Bacon Mac & Cheese - super creamy, well seasoned. Michelle helped us out and was very attentive and made sure we always had our choice of sweet or spicy bbq ready to go with our meal. She was awesome! Got to sit by a huge window right before sunset and it was a pretty picturesque dinner with crisp cold beer, delicious bbq, and great service. read more

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I thought I'd be overwhelmed but I was guided by the help at the front counter to make my choices for today (I'll be back FOR SURE). It turns out the awesome friendly help was one of the owners. Thanks, Erika, for letting me know what's good! I ordered and greatly enjoyed the Bacon Jam burger. It is a CLASSIC burg with American cheese, lettuce of the shredded variety, pickles and tomatoes and house spread. The juiciness and size of the overall burger was just right. I upgraded my side from fries to the potato salad. I also had to try the bacon mac and cheese. At this point, this is too much food for one person and I was stuffed... for dessert I had the banana pudding! The pudding is elevated by that sweet bruleed marshmallow puff and the vanilla wafers. No morsel left behind. Tables and bar seating were aplenty. Great table service, too checking in, and bringing condiments or anything else you need. Parking = no problems with that because there's street parking everywhere and a parking lot. read more

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The food and ambiance was amazing but the kitchen was not staffed enough at all,the saddest thing was the restaurant was not super busy,there were tables available,it took about a hour to get our food, my son who was watching the window, watched servers shuffling food around that was there for other tables for quite a while as well, and the only reason we got our food was because there is no other place to put food under the heater at the window,so high for that restaurants in hotels, and I know there is a person standing at the window and their title is expediter. You make sure the food goes out as soon as it is placed at the window, then to add insult to injury, our server told us my meal, which was a tease sandwich I could get the meat that was in is taking a little bit longer because cheese sandwiches take longer, then the lead server proceeded to give excuses as well and said that he was not going to take responsibility because he was just the lead server and he also gave excuses as well. If there is anything to get out of this teach your style don't give excuses just give reasons why things are taking longer we are human we understand things, but don't just give lies as a reason for food taking so long to be served. read more

Food n service ...Definitely 5 stars If u like smoke flavored a must try... Will be back... read more

Nice local BBQ joint. Brisket and ribs. We get company catering done here. Support your local business

Stopped here for lunch with coworkers. Food was excellent and great service! Brisket Flautas were a great appetizer. The Brisket Sandwich was a big portion. read more

i never ever visit this area nor heard of this spot until recently! lots of space for large parties and parking on the street. we got the d plate which consisted of 2 dark meats; 2 ribs and 2 pieces of chicken (leg/ thigh) and garlic fries as the side. we also got the cheesy brisket (burger) with cajun rice. i was famished so everything tasted sooo yommy. but to be transparent i've had better barbecue (texas lol, mebbe la) but good vibes! read more

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I arrived early and waited outside for the others from my group, our server came out and asked if she should bring out menus so we could order and eat there! So kind and attentive! We went inside to order and eat! It was busy with several parties! One A Birthday! But we were still seated, and given menus. You order at the counter and your food is brought to you. Its a wonderful bbq setting, homestyle and the meats are done perfectly! So tender and well seasoned! That's what we came for!!! read more

Brisket was the best ever! Sausage was the best ever! Service was excellent. The two girls working, jennika and michelle were so friendly and helpful. Will come back again!! read more

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4++ a smallish barbecue spot located on the edge of old town La Puente. This place has a very hometown-y familiar vibe to it. When you walk in, it feels very warm and welcoming. The folks here super friendly and helpful. The process is - you walk in, stand in line to order, finds seat, and wait for them to bring you your food. I ordered some brisket, sausage, and the cornbread. The brisket was very good. It was tender and flavorful. Nice smoke to it. The sausage was great and so was the cornbread. I liked that they already drizzled honey over it. The food comes with some pickles and some sauce of your choice. I was here for lunch during the workday so I didn't order any of the beers. They do have a pretty nice selection, especially in what feels like a small spot. They have Pliney the elder on tap, which is always a good sign. I definitely would love to come back. Possibly after work so I can have some beer with my meal as well. Also, it would be nice to try some more items on the menu as well. read more

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Loveeeee yummmmmmmmmm will be returning I recommend . I really wanted the Barbecue chicken but they were out of): read more

DOMESTIC - The "D" Plate I believe. Tri tip, ribs. Mac and cheese was so good and the cute girl with the tattoos was so sweet and helpful. - Barbeque Near Me - La Puente, California

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Great BBQ and the service was very good. Thank you for the good food and beer. Nice ambiance.

Can't go wrong here. Great local place for BBQ platters and beer. I would say the wait time for your food is pretty average. Great place to watch sports with friends. read more