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    Emberz BBQ

    4.9 (122 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Pete F.

    Emberz is a food shack located in the commercial part of town. The menu is simple - brisket and elk sausage, plus sides of corn bread, baked beans and mac n cheese. For the 2 of us, we ordered the 2 item plate, and sides of corn bread and baked beans. The portion was plenty to satisfy the both of us. The brisket was tender and the sausages were tasty. The corn bread was moist and topped with a butter/honey spread. The baked beans were tangy and not overly sweet. There are a few picnic benches but there is no ambiance to speak of. This is a take out place. Overall it's good food and good value. If you're looking for BBQ, this is a great option.

    After a wonderful time at Devils Creek distillery, we stopped here for a plate of goodness. Unfortunately we arrived after the elk sausage was gone. Next time we'll have to reverse the order of business! The brisket was delicious. Though I love my BBQ dry, the sauce was tasty too. We enjoyed the sides (cabbage slaw, corn bread, mac & cheese). Next time, I'll try the beans.

    Brisket plate with beans and potato salad + 1 elk sausage
    George C.

    Came by after doing 10 miles of hiking. I was excited to see such a well reviewed restaurant serving bbq in mammoth! The yelp hours are a little misleading since it shows 24/7 but they close by 7pm. This is a small shack next to an industrial complex. Based on other yelp reviews I ordered the following: - 3/5 - brisket plate with 2 sides, brisket was pretty dry and not moist at all Elk sausage - lots of reviews mentioned this but it seemed pretty similar to any other pork or beef sausage Probably wouldn't come back for this again. A couple of my friends also had their order forgotten until they checked in again 15 minutes later.

    Jaypee W.

    If you read my reviews at yelp. I only have 1 star or 5 stars review. Only the worst or the best. Which actually help a business to go up or down. Embers BBQ definitely deserve a 5 star review. 1. Food = briskets are smoked perfectly, seasoned great and really tender. It is juicy and tasty just like the chickens. I believe he uses boneless chicken thigh, which i think is better. Dark meat have more flavor. Lastly the elk sausage, deep it on the bbq sauce and it will escalate the taste. Sides = mac and cheese, i loved it cause it is creamy. Chili bean, is on the sweet side and really good. 2. Ambiance = nothing really special since it is a mom and pop food truck. But i tell that the food truck looks clean inside and out. 3. Service = friendly and helpful. Got some samples even if it is a 1 man show, he was able to provide good service. If people knows how hard to run a restaurant they will appreciate the person running the show behind that truck. Keep up the good job..

    Kaitlyn Y.

    I'm so glad I was able to find this place on yelp just a few hours before they closed on Saturday! embers is a food truck parked next to a distillery and has a relatively small menu. despite looking pretty unassuming, there's a lot of flavor and personality coming from embers! the truck is run by a super friendly guy named Drake who helped us with our pretty big order! he was extremely kind and patient with us and kept a smile on everyone's faces while we were ordering and waiting. the food itself is amazing! the meat was tender and flavorful and the sides went perfectly with the mains. the truck itself is only open on Fridays and Saturday's so I'm so glad that we were able to try it during our trip and I definitely recommend for a satisfying meal in mammoth if you're ever able to catch it!

    Brisket plate, chili beans. Brisket mac and cheese with cornbread.

    Brisket was tender and smoky. Cornbread was delicious! This is going to be a go to when I'm visiting mammoth. It's a little out of the way and the current google map hours are wrong.

    Embers bbq truck, Mammoth Lakes Ca
    Annabella R.

    Oh my goodness, what a find, this place is amazing! The food is outstanding, the service is amazing and the food truck is so clean and organized, I'm very impressed!!! Honestly I don't eat a lot of meat, but I tried the chicken and it is out of this world. I love the shredded cabbage, it's gourmet. And the potato salad is great too. And one of my favorite things are the pickled red onions... Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum!!!! This is one of those places that you wish you found out about earlier. Thanks Drake, you're a culinary genius! Wishing you many years of great success!

    The food is amazing!!! I will always recommended this place for whoever is coming or will come to Mammoth. Drake is super friendly and he is the best chef. You will have to be patient since he is the only one working, but his work with care and detail will make your heart full when you eat the meal. Worth the wait for sure, me and my friends came 2times for only 2days we in town. Highly recommend to get the grilled chicken and bean on the side. I tried all his food and all the side but those two are my favorite. The rest is all very delicious too. As a person never eat bean, his bean is one of the best thing I've tried omg, you need to try it!!!

    Brisket + Spareribs Plate
    Stephanie K.

    We visited Embers BBQ at the brewery and ordered the plate with spare ribs and cosmic chicken, along with sides of cornbread and chili. The food came out quickly, and there was plenty of outdoor seating available. The cosmic chicken was incredibly moist, and I appreciated that they offered a choice between breast or thigh. The cornbread was also a standout--super moist and full of flavor. I wasn't the biggest fan of the chili, but overall, I really enjoyed the meal. Great spot to grab lunch!

    Cosmic chicken, spicy chili beans, cornbread, homemade lemonade.
    susan h.

    10/10 -- A Hidden BBQ Gem in Mammoth Lakes! Don't let the tiny shack in the industrial part of town fool you -- Ember's BBQ is a must-visit for real barbecue lovers. My husband and I know our BBQ (we smoke meats on our Traeger at home), so we rolled up skeptical... and left completely wowed. The owner greeted us immediately with a smile and genuine gratitude that we'd sought them out -- a great start. We ordered the brisket plate and the Cosmic Chicken, and both were absolutely phenomenal. The brisket had a perfect smoke ring, was incredibly juicy, and melted in our mouths. It came with spicy chili beans, sweet cornbread, and that unmistakable homemade touch -- all for just $19. Honestly, one of the best briskets we've ever had. Then came the Cosmic Chicken, which is brined in a special beer bath before being smoked to perfection. The skin was flavorful and crisp, and the inside was unbelievably juicy. It totally lived up to its name -- Cosmic. Half chicken with two sides $15 And we can't forget the lemonade -- truly fantastic. He infuses his simple syrup with lemon extract, and you can actually see the grated lemon peel floating in the drink. It was refreshing, balanced, and clearly crafted with care. Total for the entire meal with drinks $42. Incredible value, unforgettable flavors, and heartfelt hospitality. 10 out of 10 -- we'll be back. Go say hi to Drake owner/operator/BBQ master and support this local business.

    Brittney F.

    Drake and Lady were so welcoming. And the brisket was amazing! 10/10 would stop here again.

    I will always say thank you for using sustainable products.
    Buzzy Z.

    This place was easy to find thanks to Yelp. We wanted BBQ and found this little gem off the beaten path. Just a couple of guys serving up some amazing brisket and chicken. Our sandwiches were delicious as they had a great mix of sauce and crust. Really enjoyed the sandwiches. Go for the honey butter corn bread. I wish there were some treats on the menu. You're not going to find anything like this. It's like hand crafted smoked food. I will be back!

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    The guy was really nice and funny and the food was great, you got a lot of food for what you pay for and I would come here again

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    Everything is delicious.If you are a meat eater this is the place to go. We especially loved the brisket and elk sausage.

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    The bbq is amazing. Loved the ribs and the brisket sandwich best ever. All the side are great especially the corn. It's a must for lunch

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    Amazing. Must stop! Had the brisket, ribs, and sausage in a you-pick-3. Will have again the next time I'm up in Mammoth!

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    The brisket sandwich is AMAZING. The pickled red onions and jalapeños really enhanced the sandwich. Definitely recommend.

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