Long Beach BBQ Festival: 05/23/2026 This was one of my favorite spots during the day. - Prime Brisket (Fatty vs Lean) 5/5: Sooo juicy and (plastic) fork tender, with a great smoke ring and flavorful bark. It was wobderful by itself, but the sauce added a great kick/tang. - Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese 4.5/5: Cheesey and almost buttery/nutty from the Gouda. A good texture, too. The portions were well worth the price, and the food came out quickly. They seemed more organized than others, which was appreciated. They were super nice, and answered our questions when we ordered. I will be checking for them at future events. I will grab one of their "Eat Brisket, Live Forever" shirts, too, haha. read more

El Guero y La Flaca - Prime Brisket (1/4 lb, Fatty) w/ Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Corona, California

This place was awesome. The customer service was great! Everyone was super friendly, checked on us, and made sure we were satisfied. The BBQ was really good. We had brisket, spare ribs, alpastor porkbelly, mac and cheese, and coleslaw. The brisket had good flavor and it was so tender, the ribs were tender and very well seasoned, and the alpastor porkbelly were my favorite. The mac and cheese was creamy and not overwhelmed by cheese, and the mango habanero coleslaw was flavorful and a nice little break from all the meat. And those churro cheesecake bites? So good. Sweet, creamy, flaky, cinnamon-y... basically dangerous because I could've kept eating them. Overall, great food, great service, and definitely a place I will be coming back to. read more

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Top notch BBQ some of the best around! Brisket, Pork Belly and Ribs are fire if you haven't tried yet then you Need to!!

I found their stand at Benny Boys Brewery in LA and IMO it was decent but nothing I haven't had before. I got the brisket and tri tip lb with Mac and cheese and street corn. The meat flavors were good but they were a bit dry. The street corn had too much lemon or something because it was sour. Might be intended but if you're not into super sour you may not like it. Mac cheese was good. Overall it was aite for me, prices are kind of up there too but it's a stand so that's pretty expected. read more

El Guero y La Flaca - One pound tri tip / brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Corona, California

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If you spot a black pop up sitting in a parking lot, next to a monster Red Silverado truck, next to a custom trailer hauling one of those hefty, industrial Titus smokers, you have come to the right place. Friday night's spot, usually at El Cerrito Cafe in Corona (a tiny breakfast/ lunch local cafe) is one of their more favorite spots to set up. Or so I'm told. Since they don't set up until 4 pm here, they have the entire parking lot of El Cerrito Cafe to themselves. Late to the party, I had no idea that we had such a popular foodie magnet almost in our own backyard! We had been chasing this pop-up barbeque for well over a month and finally struck it rich a couple weeks ago at the Norco Brewery. If you haven't already guessed, one time was all it took to make us drooling fools. The line starts swelling shortly after they set up, people obviously familiar that the reward is so great. I am embarrassed to admit, we have made it a point to be the first in line both times we came. Maybe a bit overzealous, but we wouldn't want them to run out, now, would we? You'll not find them, unless you log into their Instagram account first. Besides our two locations, I have seen posts for the Los Angeles area, Upland, and San Diego. They post their schedule, menu, and any specials several days in advance. It seems the weekends are most likely when they are active. I specifically came for the popular brisket point after watching a few videos. It did not disappoint. It's darn near perfect. Tender, juicy, a beautiful smokey flavor, with just the right amount of fat. The rub may make your lips tingle a bit from the blend of spices, but the flavor is divine. IMHO, Justin has perfected his craft. The pork ribs are also amazing. They are big, quite meaty and fall-off-the-bone delicious. He uses the same zingy rub and pairs it with a sweet bbq sauce at the end. You will definitely enjoy them. As for sides, I only had eyes for their Mexican corn and Mac n cheese. Both were possibly the best ever, until I noticed that Mr. B's bbq beans were not those vile canned excuses for beans. Jessica has a family recipe that starts by cooking her own mix of beans. She develops rich levels of flavor until it becomes irresistable. Finding some little chunks of their smoked meat mixed in made it orgasmic. 3 picnic tables at El Cerrito Cafe. Most people grab and go. The Norco Brewery has an advantage of nice outdoor seating in their patio, multiple tables, and the extra lure of serving an interesting collection of craft beers. My only complaint is, this is a pop up. Meaning, getting there too early means having to wait for them to set up first. It doesn't help that they have been "late" setting up their tent both times we have had a freakin' bbq craving. I know their dream is to graduate into a food truck. I really hope they can work this out, it would be so awesome and much less labor intensive for them. read more

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Plated with Love! What a great spot to find after seeing a video on TikTok! Unfortunately, it was 15 minutes till closing but luckily they still had some items available! Hubby ordered the brisket sandwich and coleslaw while I ordered the chicken and Mac n cheese. Guys when I say this place is legit.. believe me! Texas girl here, and from the moment I pulled into the parking lot, I could smell the bbq. It was divine! We live about 5 minutes up the street so the drive back home with the "goods" wasn't too bad. As we open the bag and took the goods out of the containers, I started to get giggly! It looked incredible! It smelled incredible! My mouth was drooling! The first bite .... "OMG this is good." And then.. Mic drop. We ate it all! We will see you next week with the whole family! read more

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The churro cheese cake bites are delicious and a must have with your meal. I've been meaning to try to bbq here, and can't believe it took me this long!! I got the brisket with cole slaw and barbecue baked beans First, what I appreciate most about the barbecue sauce is the flavor, consistency, and taste of fresh cracked peppers. It's sooo good. I opened the bbq sauce in the car, licked the lid, and that was my first impression!! The barbecue baked beans are chefs kiss. Probably my favorite part because it's not everyday you get good barbecue baked beans. The coleslaw is comparable to KFC -- but it's with more depth and just elevated. I love the way the veggies were cut, makes a huge difference and makes it taste so fresh and flavorful. The brisket was so goood!!! I feel like I have to come back to try the spare ribs, sausages and tri tip. It makes such a huge difference when you are getting smoked bbq. It's certainly not just a glaze. It's held together in a blanket of flavor. read more

Hands down the best tasting bbq in the IE Great vibes from the husband and wife team and the desserts ARE SO DAMN GOOD! I highly suggest to not think but just go and try them out you will not be disappointed from the brisket to the ribs to the chicken which typically is hit or miss but their chicken is moist flavorful and a perfect balance of smoke. Guero takes pride in his work and it shows ! God bless you guys and your continued success! Like I said hands down BEST BBQ IN CORONA / TEMESCAL VALLEY AREA read more

Came to try them for the first time, I tried " El Charro" on their menu and it was soooooo good! I also tried their Mac & cheese , along with the coleslaw and it was super delicious! Highly recommend read more

Very very good, definitely recommend. Best bbq in the IE no one even competes. Cheesecakes are fire too, must buy if they have any. Oreo cheesecake are my favorite. read more

El Guero y La Flaca - M - Barbeque Near Me - Corona, California

One of the best bbq spot around drove from Ontario ca to get my fix !! food was delicious Great customer service come try it out you won't regret it. read more

got a pound combo plate with tritip and brisket sides was mac and cheese and bacon beans. Everything was very flavorful, the meat was tender and juicy. I got the Jefe sandwich which had pulled pork I got the side of mac and cheese and Latin corn. Latin corn was delicious, roasted corn with nice spices almost like a salsa corn. The pulled pork sandwich was loaded with meat and there bbq was homemade which had a nice sweetness to it read more

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The BBQ here is simply the best! My husband and I have driven out from Orange twice now, and the food never disappoints. The brisket is my absolute favorite--so flavorful and juicy! The owners are incredibly friendly and down-to-earth. I also love the fusion of Latin flavors into the food. I usually hate coleslaw, but their mango habanero coleslaw is refreshingly unique. read more

Super yummy brisket and chicken! We had a work function and the planning team catered w El Guero y la Flaca and wow! It was so yummy and delicious! I had the brisket, chicken w the whiskey bbq sauce, mac n cheese and the mango coleslaw. I'm not a coleslaw fan but it was really tasty. I will definitely be using this company for a future event! Highly recommend! read more

This place makes some amazing Mexican infused Texas style BBQ. You typically see them next to El Ceriito Cafe on Temscal Canyon Rd off Foothill Rd. They have super juicy sandwiches and unique side dishes. read more

The food is so good. I had them at a car show, but the problem is they barely gave any brisket in the bowl with mac and cheese. That was disappointing. read more

Amaaaaaaaaazing fooooooooood. Husband and wife team with a great flare of 2 cultures to make amazing bbq. Love there food and sauces and service read more

From one business owner to another -Justin and Jess have nailed it! Some of the best bbq I've ever had in my entire life. Amazing work, ethic, amazing vibes, and some of the best barbecue I've ever had. If you get a chance to eat their food... DO IT! read more

Oh man where do I start......The cubano is our absolute favorite. It's a must. The cheesecake bites are to die for. Justin and Jessica are the most amazing people. They have become family to us. They both put so much love and flavor into every bite! That Mac and cheese is one of our (picky) daughter's favorites. The brisket is out of this world as well. We need to go back and try all the new stuff as well. We highly recommend you come here asap! read more

Ordered from Jessica & Justin for my husband's birthday and my whole family loved it!! The bbq sauce was a hit also. 10/10 for food and service. They are very professional and the food is amazing!! You won't regret ordering from them. read more

The team is Crushing it. On Point brisket, pulled pork, Tri tip and More. The sides are Spectacular and the crew want to bless you with a full and satisfied tummy. Check the calendar & get there early before they sell out. Bamm!! read more

Tried out El Guero y Flaca's bbq at Norco's brewery and it was tasty! They do a Latin fusion of Cuban & Mexican flavors on their bbq which is unique. It's a husband and wife duo and they do pop ups there every other week. But to know for sure, you should follow them on Instagram @elgueroylaflaca to make sure they are there. I had their brisket, tri-tip, chicken, cafecito spare ribs, lechon (Cuban style pulled pork), and jalapeño cheddar links. For the sides I got their street corn, habanero cole slaw, mac n cheese, and bbq bacon beans. And I got to try their banana pudding for dessert, so yummy! My favorites were the spare ribs, tri-tip, and all the sides. They are so friendly and you can tell they are passionate about the food they make. They also make bbq sandwiches. That's on my list to try out next time. Happy there are more bbq spots popping up in the Inland Empire. Definitely check them out if you're craving some good BBQ! read more

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Pulled Chicken sandwich was great! Glad I listened to LA TACO they were right this was great!

Five stars across the board, my girl friend and I enjoyed the mouth watering half pound of lean brisket, the flavorful corn, and savory Mac and cheese. It was hands down a ten out of ten, from the customer service to the food. Enjoy! read more

great food and great people. i recommend this place to all who pass by el Cerrito. The ribs are soooooo good. Brisket is te der and juicy. Chicken is well seasoned and moist. Will be back soon to feed the family again! read more

I really love their barbecue, big plus was that they were at the brewery in Norco. i'm just mad that I didn't take a picture of the platter that we got last week! I didn't know they had a yelp! Til today! This is my 2nd time trying it a week apart! For sure today I will take a picture of the tray when I go. they are going to be at Evans brewery and definitely DEFINITELY will take a picture of the tray and everything else I get when I get it. I will add those pictures!!!!! read more

El Guero y La Flaca - Brisket bbq beans mac'n'cheese texas size bread - Barbeque Near Me - Corona, California

I discovered this truck at the community trunk or treat last month and tried their food. My husband LOVES bbq, and me I'm not crazy about it... but let me tell you, this food is the real deal, I've been talking about it since eating it. Their meat is so flavorful and tender, their Mac and cheese is chefs kiss. A must try! read more

These guys are amazing & so accommodating. Added bonus... The food is always phenomenal!!!! We've made a point to go to Norco Brewery when we know they'll be there. read more

They have the best food here I'm in love!! The service is great too!! the rest of our family also buy theirs too!!

Talk about food made with love , you can just taste how much care went into the cook. If you ever get a chance to get a plate it's well worth it, I'm trying to get my company to cater our next big lunch. read more

The service was amazing! They allowed us to sample their meats and the sides at their poop up! The food was amazing! The meats were perfectly seasoned and it was fall of the bone tender! We will definitely be coming back! As a pop-up they definitely chose the perfect shopping center in Rancho Cucamonga that gave a great ambiance with the mountains in the back ground. Thank you again and we look forward to trying the BBQ again! read more

MUST TRY the Amazing Latin BBQ, delicious sides and deserts. You will not be disappointed. All my group of friends have raved about it. Pop-ups are usually in Corona, Norco and occasionally in Los Angeles. Follow them on Instagram @elgueroylaflaca for upcoming locations. Finger licking good! read more

This place is so good. I kid you not the tri-tip was delicious. The brisket was delicious and juicy with so many flavors. Barbecue sauce was phenomenal. I would truly recommend this place or even for catering, please get this. You don't know what you're missing out. read more

Soooo delicious! I'm obsessed with the churro cheesecake...both the original & seasonal pumpkin. I have taken it to family gatherings & everyone else loves them too! The bbq is really high quality meat and the homemade bbq sauce is extra special. You can taste the smoke, but it's not overwhelming... perfect balance! Apart from how good everything is, the owners Justin & Jessica are really great people. They put so much love into what they do & it totally shows! If you're thinking of hiring them to cater your event, do it! You won't regret it. read more

They have the best BBQ! Great communication, really worked with us for my son's birthday. Food was on time, had no issues at all!

Probably some of the best bbq I've ever had in a cool minute. Super juicy and saucy in the best way, love them. A returning customer forsure. read more

El Guero y La Flaca - Pulled pork, chicken, tri-tip, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, cheesecake, topped with bbq sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Corona, California

They catered my bday party and it was absolutely amazing! Great service and delicious food!

Honestly, best BBQ and cheesecake bites I've had! My husband always bbqs for us and his cooking is so good but Justin and Jessica are giving him a run for his money. SUCH great food and I would recommend them to anyone!! Spent days after talking about their food! read more

I left out the ribs on my review the ribs, especially the Al Pastor ribs are incredible and Justin and Jessica are amazing people. Everything they serve is great from the Brisket, chicken, Ribs, Tri-Tip, pulled pork, and sides that come with the meal. habanero Cole slaw is my favorite but the beans, the Mexican style corn and Mac n cheese are the best and they have desserts try them out you will be glad you did read more

This review is long overdue! Justin makes the best BBQ sauce and Jessica is off the charts with all the different flavor churro cheesecakes she makes. If their pop up is local to me, I'm in their line to get my bbq and churro cheesecake fix. read more