Brisket and Mac and cheese are fire The spicy bbq sauce was…read morem favorite Order ahead of time and eat inside or on the patio.

...I'm at a loss for words by how horrible this was. I don't normally write reviews but I had to…read moremake an exception for this place. I'll try to be concise. This review is for the Paramount location. I got a few items: Dino rib, pork ribs, brisket, sausage, mac and cheese and corn bread. I'll start with the positives. The mac and cheese and corn bread were decent. Also they took 15 minutes to give me all the varied food I ordered which should have been my red flag to run, but I decided to live dangerously and was punished severely for it. Now on to the travesty, the meat. The theme for today was dry, old and shameless. The pork was somehow undercooked and dry. Which if you can endure the cruelty, is actually kind of impressive. The brisket resembled beef jerky. I'm including pictures of the brisket since those speak much more eloquently than I can. I love to cook and I infamously over season my dishes. But all these meats were at a whole another level. Not salty but aggressively peppery and just ham handed. The rub was flavorful but it blew out my palette instantly. Please take this to heart: less is more. In terms of meat quality? Cheap. My Dad is a butcher, I can tell. Everything being reheated did the meat quality no favors either. The seasoning was further exacerbated because the ribs, both dino and pork, were almost entirely bone. So you have a ton of seasoning on a lick of meat. It was a recipe for disaster. And price? Expensive, especially for what I received. Insulting for what I received. I'll end it here. I don't want to waste your time like this place wasted mine.

I felt as if the venue was too small for the amount of advertising they made. The drinks were very…read moreexpensive, but the ambiance was cool. The line was too long, I think there should be a better system for reserving tickets to enter.

Bought tickets for an 8pm entry on a Saturday. Reading the reviews made me a little worried about…read moreour experience but our experience was nothing like what I've read here. I'll start off with the parking. There's plenty of parking in the shopping center if you get there early enough. The decor was on par with the theme. The place is not big but every inch of this place was decorated. Definitely gave a Halloween vibe. My husband and I wanted to try the food. At the entrance I was told to ask a waitress about a table. Some were reserved already so we waited a little while. Paola hooked us up with a table about 10 minutes later. We ordered our food and some drinks and within 10 minutes we were eating. We ordered some wings a burger and Cajun fries. Everything was delicious and although the drinks are kind of pricey they were delicious. Paola kept checking in on us and once we were ready to close the tab, she got us a high top table by the area where people were dancing. She still would check in on us from time to time and even brought us some water. So shout out to her! The dj played good music and the whole place was vibing. Everyone was having a good time. They played music that made me reminisce of my high school days as well as current music. The only thing I was not to fond of was the bathroom. Only two stalls for the women's restroom and a bathroom for either gender. At times the line would be long. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves very much and would definitely go back next year if they do it again.

Got the chance to finally get some APL bbq out in Venice. Perfect weather, chill outdoor venue, 4…read morehuge smokers out back, and a long line of patrons excited to get some bbq. What an amazing way to enjoy a nice weekend. The bbq was awesome. Tender, smoky, and tasty. We got to try these items. Lamb rack - very tender not gamey at all. Peking Duck - came with a very interesting fun blackberry sauce. Taste foie gras like yums. Crispy Pork Belly - super crunchy and basically melts in your mouth ooooweee! Favorite bite of the day. Short ribs - super beefy and tender Pork ribs - Smokey and tender Corn bread - soft, crumbly, and sweet. Yums had like 3 pieces. Baguette - crispy crust, soft airy interior with a nice chew (reminds me of sour dough) Paired the bbq with some beer and cocktails. Super fun dining experience. So close to the beach so we got to check that out as well. Heads up the lot next door is $20. Should Carpool.

I've only been to two of Adam's pop-ups so far -- two different times, two different locations --…read moreand both were unreal. The first one was at a bar in El Segundo. My wife and I went with friends and had NO idea what we were walking into. We got there early and ended up waiting almost two hours before they even opened. I was hungry hungry and getting close to hangry... but the wild part? Everyone in line was in a good mood. People were excited. You could tell we were all about to experience something special. When the doors finally opened and we walked in, it felt like a show. You've got Adam at this huge cutting board, chopping smoked meat right in front of everyone. The smell, the energy, the sound of the knife hitting the board -- it's dinner and entertainment. We had the pork belly and ribs. Each plate came with a solid handful of pickles and peppers that cut through the richness perfectly. The pork belly had insane texture -- tender, flavorful, with that little bit of crunch that takes it over the top. Then he drips that mop sauce over it... I was in heaven. The two pieces of Texas toast underneath just soak everything up like a blanket for the meat. No joke, my whole group went quiet while eating. That's how good it was. That meal actually inspired me to buy a smoker and start trying to smoke meat myself. I try... but Adam is out here making magic. Second time was in Venice at Gin Rummy Bar. This time we had ribs again and the Dino beef ribs. Those Dino ribs? Ridiculous. So tender, so rich -- straight meat heaven. The kind of food that makes you close your eyes for a second. Now I literally look for excuses to be near Venice just to see if I can catch the pop-up, even though he sells out all the time. Big thank you to Adam and the crew. This isn't just great BBQ -- it's an experience.

At an event and needed some lunch. Never pass up a chance to try BBQ. Osos was set up serving. I…read moreordered the pulled pork sandwich. While I was waiting and talking to the owner he let me sample some brisket it was seasoned well with great taste. The pulled pork was delicious and needed no sauce the flavor was so good. I tried the beans and they were very good. Follow them on instagram and facebook if you're in so cal. They offer private event service too Good stuff

Wanted a lazy brewery with a good food truck, so we searched and found that Oso's was at Far Field…read more Headed over there, not knowing what to expect. WOW. We should've known it'd be good when so much was sold out. We still got ribs, a pulled pork sandwich (homemade pickles!), potato salad, and smoked mac. We even went back for the peach cobbler. Everything was homemade, except for the bread for the sandwiches -- even the bbq sauce! They do a killer habanero bbq sauce. Follow them and go find them!!

My friends and I had a Christmas tamale potluck and I got my bunch at Olmeca because they were one…read moreof the ones featured in Eater. I ordered the green pork and the birriria ones. We tasted each of tamales That everyone bought and we all voted for the 7 dollar each tamale! ( 5 dollars would of been more the price point I would expect for upscale tamales when you get get some for 2 bucks)As pricey as they were for tamales, it was the perfect bite with the masa and meat combination. I don't like when lots of masa and barely any stuffing. These tamales were made very well, masa was moist and the insides were well season. Super tasty! Wish it was spicier but I like my food spicy, just a preference. A must try if you have the money to splurge

Found Olmeca on several best tamales of LA lists (e.g., Thrillist, Eater LA) - it's a pop-up (IG…read more@olmeca.__. I pre-ordered some tamales and picked them up at Holy Grounds in El Sereno. The tamales were 6 for $40 ($7 for one) with a choice of three kinds. I wish the mole ones were offered but I'll have to get them another time. Duck mole tamales! The tamales were moist and soft (but not mushy). The layer of masa was thin and there was plenty of well-seasoned meat. The meat wasn't dry either. And the tamales came with various toppings (cheese, salsa, crema). You could tell that the tamales were made with love. They're also free of pork lard. The woman behind the pop-up, Yunia Fumes Mata, works at Bestia, one of the best restaurants in LA.

Eat at his pop-up for the first time today and everything exceeded my expectations. This was the…read morebest vegan bbq I've ever had. Can't wait for the next pop-up.

This was really good. I am not a vegan and did not think I liked vegan food. After eating this I do.read more

Phenomenal brisket, really phenomenal everything. Excellent, friendly service and great vibes all…read morearound from P2. Try this BBQ if you get the chance!

From the owner: Southern craft BBQ with an Australasian twist! Popping up at Miracle Bakery on Sunday, Dec 15th…read morefrom 4pm til sold out.

Most warm and welcoming home EVER!! Filled with love, food, uplifting conversations, laughter and…read morefun! Went to hot springs and came back to Joanne and Rakesh's place and Rakesh had made a heaping tower of gourmet pasta, soup and salad! Deeeelicious!!! Then in the morning a scrumptious breakfast of baby Dutch babies with blackberries, raspberries and blueberries topped with whipped cream awaited me as well as a cup of fresh coffee! After breakfast I went streaking in the rain with Joanne in their backyard. Best of times!!!

Jo and Rakesh really know how to make you feel at home. This is the best home cooking in all of…read moreCalifornia.

I really want to gatekeep this spot but I'm not bc these guys deserve the love. The food here is…read morephenomenal! The tacos, burritos, quesadillas, papa loca, tortas etc. all their ingredients are spot on. The meat is charred and grilled to perfection. Even the agua frescas are bomb! Great service, nice guys. Great spot, my spot! Always going here

Some of the most delicious tacos I have ever had in Long Beach and this is a city rife with places…read moreget tacos. My friend told me there is always a line to order food here and sure enough, there was when we arrived and it was even longer when we left with our food. But damn these tacos were so tasty. I am already thinking of coming back on taco Tuesday when they are only 1$ or maybe trying their burrito next time I come by. These are an absolute must try!