7/2/26 I've been to this restaurant three times each time I go I wish I could eat here more often. I cannot believe how big the ribs are especially the beef ribs, they are so tender and the meat falls right off the bone. The owner is an amazing chef. You can tell she puts her heart into it. We spoke for 10 minutes and she was a wonderful person who has a natural passion for cooking. . 5/5 . Would love to be able to go inside and sit down, but for now you have to order to go. There is seating outside for 10 people to eat,. But you're not able to sit inside. Hopefully one day we're able to sit inside read more

Absolutely incredible BBQ! The brisket was incredibly moist with Bourbon flavor. Her sauce is phenomenal. Definitely don't sleep on the Bourbon BBQ and Mango BBQ chicken plate. And the cornbread!!!! Fast, friendly service, too. Will definitely be driving back for more!!! Hands down, some of the best food I've had recently! The freshness of her ingredients and the unique flavors will definitely have you going back for more. read more

Peak BBQ restaurant!!! Just finished trying out the ribs, burnt ends, brisket with potato salad/mac&cheese/beans...OMG in my top 2 BBQ restaurants read more

She knows what she's doing, always sold out.... Portions too small but the ribs & Mac & cheese are delicious . Need better deals & portions

This was our first time trying this spot. Super hole in the wall but delicious food and friendly service!! The moment we walked in, the smell assured us they knew what they were doing. We will definitely be back!! read more

Hip Hop Bbq Shack - Two rib plates with mac n cheese - Barbeque Near Me - San Bruno, California

Great BBQ! Hot links, beans, potato salad are on point! Excellent meal, good service and fun games for the kiddos, without electronics!! Nice outside seating! read more

Hip Hop Bbq Shack - Hot links! So good!! - Barbeque Near Me - San Bruno, California

Amazing food! Each bite brought back fond memories of hanging out with family in the South

We got the snoop dogg special, hit so hard with the coleslaw and the mac n cheese. Lady at the front was super nice and the music was hella vibes. Love the place ! read more

Hip Hop Bbq Shack - Snopp dog dogs special - Barbeque Near Me - San Bruno, California

Oh my! We picked up our son late from the airport and tried this place nearby - well she didn't have much left but told us she would give us what she could - she managed t oget together some baby back ribs, jack daniel ribs, smoked links, corn bread muffins, macaroni salad, and green beans with bacon - it was a small feast! We were so happy with what she had left! We need to go back soon to try the other items. Could not be happier with this find! Can play games while you wait and listen to Hip Hop! Best! read more

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Not sure if it was the owner who helped me, but she was not friendly. No sign that indicates to tap the bell when ready to order and was waiting for more than 15 minutes to order. We ordered Mac n cheese, corn bread, rice and 2 orders of half rack ribs with 2 pieces of links. Total was $60 with ONLY 5 pieces of ribs and NO links in our box even if we ordered it (didn't catch this until we got home UNFORTUNATELY). You could tell she was not wanting to be there & didn't bother writing down the order which is why she probably never added the links. FYI, she never offered an itemized receipt so unsure how much each item costs, but can tell you that the food itself was NOT worth the price. Also kind of irritating that the tip is already included even if we didn't dine in. The rice was too mushy and could barely taste any garlic. The ribs were too salty and although advertised as "sweet" there is not hint of sweetness. The cornbread was overly sweet and Mac & cheese noodles were overcooked. I don't see myself ever returning. read more

Love and care auntie will take care of you Food great spot is unique and different great experience read more

My husband wanted bbq ribs and wanted to go to the chain bbq place at Bridgepointe. Trying to patronize a locally owned business, I found the Bbq Sgack on Yelp. You order from a window in the parking lot, with the menu on a white board inside. Unfortunately, the pork ribs were sold out at 6:30. Mae, the chef/owner, suggested the tips. We said Ok, full order. There is a 20 minute wait while she prepares your order. I don't know what sauce she gave us, but the meat was good, although a bit sweet for my taste. We now know tips are the end cuts and a few well done ribs. the tips came with mac salad and two slices of white bread. We will be back, and call in our order before going. read more

When we got there at 6:30p, everything was sold out. Only thing left was ribs. That's we had. It's good. Meat came off the bone easily. Their Cole slaws were excellent. Taste better than the restaurants that we went to before. Owner, May, was very friendly. I wanted to try briskets. Unfortunately was sold out. May told me next time to call and she would save for us. She told me that they e smoke turkeys, ham, etc for the holidays. We'll definitely go again read more

Come for: the mac and cheese and the brisket! Chef May. Know that: they have a little parking lot but parking on El Camino is easier. There is going to be a ~20-30 min wait between ordering and eating - enjoy the games. A hidden gem! Hip hop BBQ shack is both an homage to hip hop history and to Chef May's culinary lineage. When you walk in, you'll be greeted by classic rap album decor, a bunch of games at each table, and the pit master herself. Ordering is simple enough, read off the written board that can change and order by the meat (they don't do combo plates). I ordered the beef ribs, brisket, collard greens, and the honey rolls. Everything was good but the star of the show was the brisket. Flavorful, tender and just the right amount of fatty. The sausages and beef rib were good too, though part of the beef rib was still a bit tough. The mac and cheese is definitely not your kraft version and you should get it. Collard greens and honey rolls helped give a little flavor break from all the bbq. I should note, our bbq tray had 3 different kinds of bbq/hot sauces drizzled over it and they are all delicious. Let her know if you don't want heat. Chef May also makes an effort to support local community artists and businesses so let her know if you have a collab idea. Come eat some delicious bbq and support a local establishment! read more

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Y'all, this place is such a hidden gem! Hands-down, best barbecue I've had in the Bay Area! Forget Everett & Jones, forget Capelo's. If you want bona fide southern flavor, this place is IT. I'm a former Texan that can happily say I have finally found my new favorite place. I was a dummy and came here on 4th of July without pre-ordering. There was a bit of a wait because people were ahead of me waiting for large catering orders and the chef was a one woman show. She had to bounce between taking orders and cooking. I didn't mind waiting though. There was a working vintage Pac Man arcade game, mini basketball free throw machine for 2 players, a tiny billiards table and board games to keep you entertained. My husband and I were busy playing with everything. Hip Hip Bbq Shack has such a homey and warm ambience that harks to family kitchens that invites patrons to interact like neighbors. The gentleman I was talking to gushed excitedly that he was especially looking forward to the Louisiana red beans and rice. It unfortunately sold out so I didn't get to try any. I ordered brisket, rib tips, collard greens with ham, and honey buttered cornbread. The brisket was a beautiful perfection of flavorful melt-in your mouth meat topped with a barbecue sauce with mustard. Ribs had a light crusting of different herbs and sauce. Rib tips were small sections of meaty flavor bombs. Cornbread was soooo freaking good--my husband kept saying it was the best cornbread ever. I loved that the cornbread had a light texture, was moist but not wet from the honey butter, and had just a touch of sweetness. How did the chef achieve this?! I'm already dreaming of coming back to try burnt ends, pulled pork, gumbo and the chef's other specialties. I cannot recommend this place enough--chef's food is so good that people bring it to their parties. Some pointers: She is occasionally open for lunch time on days that she has large catering orders. Chef updates her business hours on Yelp daily to reflect when she'll be in. She also takes phone in orders ahead of time and can schedule pick up times. If you miss your pick up time, you'll have to wait a bit while she prepares your order fresh. Good barbecue is not made in minutes after all, it takes love and time. read more

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Great BBQ Hands Down The BBQ Was Really Flavorful Also The Owner Had Such A Good Positive Vibe I'll Definitely Be Coming Back.In My Opinion Best BBQ And Soul Food In San Bruno read more

Hip Hop Bbq Shack - Hands Down Best BBQ Ribs Nd Soul Food In San Bruno.Definitely Will Be Coming Back - Barbeque Near Me - San Bruno, California

Mae, Mae, Mae.....wow she is not just a beautiful person inside and out, but her food is phenomenal! I have not gotten so messy in a while as I want every morsel of her food and it's just that good. The flavors are just so yummy. I found Mae's BBQ restaurant through Yelp as I saw there were halal options. I called Mae to confirm and she said that the halal options sell out fast. I came the next day and everything was sold out, halal wise. Mae said that she would make me my own halal, virgin batch without alcohol the next day. Well, she did just that and the food was incredible. Mae made me halal, virgin beef ribs and hot links. My sides were garlic rice and beans. My husband, son and I devoured her food and are going to be regulars at Mae's. If you want delicious food from a kind hearted person that feels like home then Hip Hop BBQ Shack is the place to go! read more

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I never was a brisket fan. Wanting to like it, but never did. That changed when I visited several BBQ restaurants in Austin, Texas. So then started the search for a local BBQ establishment that understood quality. Found it! Hip Hop BBQ Shack is absolutely delicious. They also have very good sides. Mouth watering read more

I had a taste for some good barbecue and Hip Hop Bbq Shack was highly recommended! I am so thankful and grateful I listened and enjoyed every bite! EVERYTHING was so TASTY, EXCELLENT and SATISFYING! I was not disappointed! I had the satisfying pleasure to taste a variety of items on the menu, ribs, brisket chicken, greens, Mac n cheese, potato salad and that sweet tasting corn bread!!! That meat was seasoned and soooo tender it fell off the bones! The sauces were the bomb and complimented the meats very well! They even have games to play for entertainment while you wait for your order and the music was on point! If I could I would add more stars on my review!! I will definitely be back again and again and.......you get the point! Highly recommend! Chef May you did that! You put everything in your food and it's very delicious! read more

We ordered one bbq plate to share and two fried chicken coleslaw tacos. The BBQ ribs were amazing. We loved that you could actually taste the "real" smoked wood, making the meat - smokey, tangy, sweet, and so tender. The honey cornbread was heavy and dense, like it's cooked with butter and cream. The crunchy of the friend chicken and the savory of the coleslaw on the flour tortilla was a delightful treat. FYI - be prepared to wait. The service is good and sometimes depends on the line a little slow. But understand perfection can not be rushed. Ring the bell twice. Sometime the cooks don't hear the first time you push the bell for service. This is a take out restaurant with outdoor dining with all sort of board games to play during your wait. We paid UNO, I bet my husband ... Good food and good games. read more

Hip Hop Bbq Shack - Fried chicken coleslaw tacos - run ‍ and get you some. Wait, call to make sure they are making tacos that night. We went on a Tuesday. - Barbeque Near Me - San Bruno, California

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i got the 20 dollaholla meal and mannn . it was smacking. shout to the women that attended me chef may. very sweet and thoughtful service. best ribs in the bay. highly recommend for ribs read more

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Not your typical bbq atleast the brisket isn't. Its tender its seasoned but that sauce is def unique. It has this sweet yet tangy taste to it and pairs well with the brisket itself. The mac & cheese also was different not just due to using penne pasta instead of, elbow noodles, but also the flavor very different strong flavors cheesy gooey. The potato salad very enjoyable it def what you expect from a bbq joint. The 7-Up cake was moist and dripping with syrup all over when I tell you this is a spot that when it opens at 12 PM, you want to be there at 12 PM This is definitely one of those places. Or you gonna miss out on something but overall good experience good food good customer service someplace I would and will try again read more

Hip Hop Bbq Shack - Green beans with pork - Barbeque Near Me - San Bruno, California

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The food is soooo goood! I got the pork and beef rib, sausage links with small mash potatoes, mac n cheese and beans. The owner is super nice and welcoming. The place is has super cute hip hop theme with arcade games you can play while you wait. Easy parking with a parking lot and indoor and outdoor seating. Definetly will be back and recommend! read more

OM FKing Geee, Hip Hop Bbq Shack is straight smacking on Mommas The jerk Oxtails were next level But my favorite were the Mango Rum Chicken Wings I thought this was just bbq but omg I've found my new therapy & I need a session err week This food is amazing just as the friendly lady who runs it!! read more

Hip Hop Bbq Shack - Mango Rum Chicken Wings - Barbeque Near Me - San Bruno, California

Let me say that my mom who is 80 + years of age is a picky eater - she LOVED THE RIBS AND THE GARLIC RICE !!! Chef May - this was by far a surprise ( a good one ) and thank you !!!! We BOTH enjoyed our meals and will be recommending to friends and family !!! There are tables that are on the outside if you decide to have a bite outside, with the aroma of Bbq in the air - the shack does NOT DISAPPOINT !! read more

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Expensive!! Pork ribs were good. Beef rib, disappointing. For price, will make my own.

The delicious ribs and potato salad were a highlight, as was Chef Mae's service. She made us feel like family. Great flavor, good prices. Will be back, will be hungry, and will be bringing friends! read more

Great good and great customer service! Plan to wait a bit or call in your order because the food takes a little time to make but it's worth the wait! I had the ribs and the Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious! read more

wow so flavorful and tender. need to come back. PHEW. also the lady was so kind. this place is also so fun looking! def a later spot that you can hit up (my neighborhood food spots tend to close by 7pm and they're open until 10) read more

The food is great, southern bbq and the chef is a very nice lady. Highly recommend. Cool spot outdoors too.

We went there on 4/30/2025. Food quality is just okay, actually, the pulled pork has too much sauce and too mushy. Nothing spectacular about the food. You sit on tables/chairs outside the restaurant, so not ideal for rainy, too hot or too windy days. Now, my main gripe -- pricing, I think its way too expensive for the quality and volume of food we ordered. There were 3 of us & we ordered: -- 1 lb of pulled pork plus 1 lb of brisket -- 1 each of potato salad, macaroni salad, kick ass collard green -- 3 corn bread, 3 sodas in can The total charge to my card is $136.98. And no leftovers, in fact, we all felt like we could eat a little bit more. read more

This place used to be Rib Shack but now it's called Hip Hop Bbq Shack. The big sign above still has the old name and the owner, May doesn't intend to change it because it's so popular to many. I thought they shut down after the pandemic but they just did a lot of improvements. We were feeling like BBQ and with no luck at Gorilla's, I found this on Yelp and surprised to see it was the same establishment we visited before. When we got there, the outside parking lot was transformed into an outdoor dining for tacos and quesadillas. They had a guy cooking outside and it was packed. Hip Hop runs the taco dining too. If you want Bbq ribs, you dine inside. We met the owner, May who was very sweet and friendly. Told her that we're glad they reopened. We ordered the Baby Back Bourbon Ribs, Brisket, Cornbread Muffins, and the Brown Sugar Beans. May also gave us 2 free Mac and Cheese samples! The Ribs and Brisket were heavenly and the sauce, superb. I was in bbq heaven! Surpasses the other bbq places we dined at before. May recommended the Brown Sugar Beans and I'm not really into beans but when I tasted it, Omg! I could eat the whole thing! The Mac and Cheese was so creamy and delish. Do come here with a big appetite and wash it down with a cold coke. May told us stories about her family from New Orleans and the Bay Area. It was very nice chatting with her during our dinner with 70s music hits playing. She even gave us a complimentary bottle of rub for steaks, ribs, and everything! Hip Hop Bbq is only open for dinner from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm Wed-Thu and till midnight on Fri-Sat-Sun. On Sundays, she also serves specialty meals like Duck, etc. and does catering too. Thank you May for a delightful evening of excellent bbq! We will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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We found this place on a whim. There weren't many reviews, but the IG page seems to have a decent following. Unfortunately, $68 worth of food left us hungry. Maybe one of us could've been full if we ate it by ourselves. Maybe this was an off night? F O O D The food was just ok.... - The ribs were great. They don't fall entirely off the bone, but it was still tasty. - Mac and Cheese was tasty, although it came in a small cup. - Brisket was cut with the grain and not against the grain making the meat super tough. There wasn't a perfect balance of fatty vs lean -- the entire thing was lean and looked more like scraps vs slices of brisket (what you'd get when cutting the slab against the grain and across). I would definitely skip this one. - The links looked haphazardly cut and didn't seem to really stand out. This was my mother's day dinner and we ended up cooking more food after finishing this one. read more

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The service was great the owner name is May she a lovely individual eith a great vibe she makes it feels as if your at home her food was great and so was the dessert 10/10 read more

Hip Hop Bbq Shack - Ribs chicken Mac n cheese cornbread and bbq bean - Barbeque Near Me - San Bruno, California

This hole-in-the-wall, no frills bbq restaurant serves the best briskets and ribs! The meats are tender and smoky and flavorful! The bourbon-based sauce gave a real nice kick. The sides were delicious too, they'd run out of Mac and cheese at the time, though. The potato salad and coleslaw and collard greens were so tasty. We came for lunch and were treated to an outdoor experience with picnic tables and games that the kids appreciated. A tiny, unassuming place that offers a cozy, homey experience! Will definitely come back! read more

Very good bbq spot on El Camino in Millbrae. Not the kind of place you want to sit and eat, but the owner is super friendly and the bbq is decent. Nice ribs especially. read more

We arrived before she opened, but she greeted us and let us know she was ready to serve as soon as we were ready. We got our food., ribs and brisket with a side of macaroni and cheese and coleslaw and cornbread. It was a little sweeter than we had expected, but the texture of the meat was perfect and everything was delicious. More than just the food, was the owner and the environment. She was very friendly and welcoming. She has a deep understanding of hip-hop culture and soul food. We felt like she was an integral part of the community and saw her setting up activities and toys for the children of her customers. It is more than just a restaurant, it is a hub of community. The only drawback is parking. This is a minor inconvenience for the experience of dining here. If you get the chance, you definitely have to take a look inside. It is a mini hip-hop museum. read more

Owner Chef Mae is HANDS DOWN a true visionary when it comes to BBQ and customer service. We went to pick up the snoop doggy Dee oh double gee platter (modified version ;).) for a friend and were blown away by Mae. She told us "honey when you fall in love with my barbecue, don't be shy to leave a review." Well hot damn here I am smitten and writing this 5 star Yelp review! As a fellow business owner I respect your commitment to service and quality. Thank you Mae for the heavenly bbq we will ABSOLUTELY be back for more! read more

I ate here for the first time yesterday and I loved it! The food, brisket and bourbon rib tips were fantastic! Chef Mae was totally lovely as well. I 10000% recommend. read more

This place changed my perspective on the possibilities of BBQ food in the state of California. The food is top notch, the service is beyond caring, and I CAN'T WAIT to get back. My only complaint is I can't give more than 5 stars!! 10/10 Experience read more