DO NOT go there when they first open or they'll sell you Old food! We paid $95.00 for day old food. I'm a cook so I know how freshly cooked meat should look. The chicken, ribs and brisket have a grayish tint to the meat with an ammonia smell. The food is old. Customer service is lacking. Very unfriendly owner. Like dude, you're selling food in the COMPTON! Your customers literally have to walk through mud to patronize your food truck. Get over yourself! We won't be going back!!! read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Old meat - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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bruhhhhh, why was the bbq that damn bomb??? like i was expecting some dry as none flavorful brisket and it was the complete opposite. The BBQ sauce, OMG made you wanna slap somebody momma it was sooooooooo bombdiggittty. The Mac nd cheese was , the Collard Greens was my personal favorite since my fatass is on a diet. the service was actually not too bad. for being packed and everyone ordering big giant pans full of Food, they got your food out pretty fast. now the area is pretty Sketch tho. i'm from La puente but my family was raised in the 50's so manchester and western can get a little dangerous at any time. but if the food trucks are there people are more accepting and less on yo head about where you from. overall i think this is the best BBq spot around. i will be going back!!!!!! p.s. my only complaint is they need to make the sides bigger, and wish they had some yams on deck tho! read more

I'll just say the food was unsatisfying and the portion of meat was disappointing. The guy that prepared my order, I believe on purpose put an empty 8oz container with no lid in my meal. The gentleman that took my order was very professional. read more

I saw a review that @latryguy recently did from a food truck in Compton, California. So I was recently in Pico Rivera so I decided to drive to Compton and have some barbecue!!! With the traffic it took me approximately 40 minutes to get there and with the line another 15 minutes to place the order. now I will say the gentleman taking the order was super kind and personable. He took his time explaining the different options and when I told him about the review I had saw on social media he even threw in a complementary side. While I was waiting, he offered to have me try a cornbread muffin that was not included with my meal and I will say it was very good. Onto the food ....when the meal was $90 and there was only a Dino rib, three pork ribs, two pieces of chicken, one hotlink, four slices of brisket along with two sides I do think that's a little pricey!!! oh I forgot about the rolls. The sides that we selected were mac & cheese and the greens. The side that was given to me, complementary was the candid yams.. now I will say this.... the mac & cheese was some of i've had! read more

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It was good. I went after seeing a reel so I felt I needed to try. Purchased a two meat meal and some oxtail and upgraded to get sides with that since you can't pick oxtail or Dino ribs with the two meat combo. Realized after getting home that my two sides for the two meat meal were missing. No phone number to call so just bad luck for us. For the two meat meal we got ribs and brisket. Both of these meats were our favorite. Brisket was nice and tender and the ribs were flavorful. Didn't love the sauce, it was more sweet and sour than traditional bbq which is not our preference but I'm sure great for those that prefer that flavor. Oxtails were a little overcooked so they were chewy but had decent flavor. Potato salad had a little kick and was ok and the beans were super good. Sucks we didn't get to give the Mac and cheese and greens a try since they were missing. Recommend trying for yourself and glad I got to try. read more

This is my second time having the pleasure to eat at kitchens corner , and I must say both times were just amazing. The staff is very welcoming and inviting, it always has this home type of feeling that I love whenever I eat here. I have zero complaints, I guess I missed the train when they used to serve kool aid but big love to kitchens corner ! read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Ribs , Beef Link , Mac & Cheese , Baked Beans , Greens , Oxtails , Brisket , Potato Salad - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Food was on point. The brisket ribs and links omg!!! I tried everything without the sauce and it definitely was the real deal. Will be going again. read more

Manchester Location: Check your order and ask for a receipt . The cashier gave himself a gratuity of five dollars via overcharging me ( paid cash). By the time I realized this, they had closed and moved on. In addition, I ordered a dinner that was supposed to have two sides and I only received one. It was a container with 3 bites of potato salad in it. In regards to the food. It was very good and neatly assembled. Be careful when you check your order though, because the aluminum foil used rips up easily. read more

I had to give 1 Star my Brisket was undercooked and had a Bad Smell to it, I was so Upset! They Need to be Ashamed of themselves Serving Old, Undercooked meat! The times I went before The meat Was thoroughly Cooked and Tender, that day totally turned me off and I'm afraid to come Back. The Sauce is watered Dwn, Mac n Cheese too Garlicy, beans(can), Sides Small, the little bread is Normally Soft n Fresh, line moves fast, not in a desired are but hey, Alma that's the Cake it's Too Sweet, No butter, don't waste your money. read more

Got to the truck at 11:18 ordered at 11:51 and it's now 12:31 without our food, plus 2 others in front of us who still need their order all while standing in the 90 degree heat. I don't care how good the food is, this kind of wait is completely unacceptable.I don't care about the food at this point. We ordered 50 minutes ago. I will never come back here again. We finally got our food at 12:43. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Very good meat. You could tell they know what they're doing with smoking the meat. The seasoning is on point and the sauce is really tasty. The gentleman at the Machester location are very polite too. read more

Everything is fire, it's the whole rib,an u can see the seasoning on the rib and taste it,and the sides the greens mac&cheese off the chain, and the staff on point,but the most important person is the pitmaster, the bro got skills, and great people skills,,,we travel from riverside to kitchen corner to got our b.b.q, read more

my job used kitchen's corner to cater today for our a special event for 200+ employees. they were on time, and let me just say the food did not dissapoint! we had ribs, chicken, chicken links, brisket and mac n cheese and potato salad. ribs- tender and fall off the bone and not overcooked with a nice ring from the smoke. didnt need bbq sauce chicken- perfectly grilled, cooked just right and not dry. didnt need bbq sauce either to eat this mac n cheese and potato salad- these sides were made with l o v e.....the key ingredient missing in most of today's food! service- chef lee and his staff were great from beginning to end! even tho we had 200 hungry employees, there were 0 complaints and everyone went back to work happy and full! if you are in the compton area or south la off manchester n western area, stop by and show this business some love!! you will not be disappointed! come early and you will leave happy! if you have to wait, trust me if will be worth it! read more

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Went at 6pm on a Friday to the Compton location and there was no line. I did the insta special 3 meats for $30 (w/ 2 sides included) and it was so delicious! Definitely worth the drive and the service was amazing. I'm from Texas so I love bbq and was surprised by the juiciness of the meats. Highly recommend the beans and brisket! Try to bring cash as well, but they do accept card. Devoured it super fast, food coma speedrun. They really know how to cook soul food read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - 3 for $30, brisket, pork ribs, beef sausage, beans, Mac and cheese, rolls. - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Cannot rate Ambiance for a food truck. BBQ is legit! Chicken Sausage link was good with a little spice and not overcooked. Chicken was tasty as well. Food is served as take out in an aluminum tray covered with foil. Macaroni and Cheese was the best away from home I have had in awhile and the greens were good too. Food comes with 2 dinner rolls. I would go again as it is best BBQ I have had in So Cal since I returned in '22. read more

Came here on a Friday. Been trying to get this BBQ for a while but the line is usually really long. Luckily I came on Friday at a great time. No line, instantly walked up and ordered. I got the Try Guy meal. Unfortunately they were out of chicken, but I asked if I can replace it with turkey and they did. The gentleman working that day were so nice, helpful and patient. I also got to sample the gumbo for that day which was also good. The meat was tender full of flavor. The worker was honest and said we wouldn't need the sauce, very true! Definitely had leftovers for the next few days. I would definitely recommend this place and come back. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - No line! Perfect timing!! - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Today I stopped by Kitchens Corner BbQ for the first time, I've been seeing it on the gram for a while and could never just bring myself to travel from Palmdale to Compton for it, well after today I might have to rethink that because everything that I had was great, the brisket was tender juicy, not dry, the pot link was linkin and my chicken was very flavorful. The sides I got Potato salad and baked beans, it was tasty for BBQ it just wasn't mine but good all the same. Overall I loved it and will definitely be back. Also I can't for get Alma's Place her deserts reminded me of Grandma's and Kool-Aide/Lemonades are definitely an accompaniment to any meal whether Kitchens Corner BBQ or your own meal at home.... just get it trust me it won't disappoint ... i would take a photo but i couldn't wait to try it read more

If you want a plate, get there before the truck pulls up and wait. It's worth it. We pulled up about 15 minutes before the truck arrived and there was already a small line. We got out and people were talking. A man told us he was there yesterday during his lunch break and had to come back for more. Someone else said she was there for 8 plates. The people come and they buy, so most days the truck will run out. That's why I strongly suggest arriving early. The food is so good! Everything comes in a foil pan with a cover that I really liked. The food was seasoned, hot and delicious. Good barbecue can be hard to find, but this place deserves all of the clout it has received so far. The chef is so nice and friendly. He knows his regulars. He knows his barbecue. 10/10 experience. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Brisket, beef link, greens and macaroni and cheese. - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

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This place is good the food just melts in your mouth. If you haven't tried it you should at least one's and you will be going back for more read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - Full Manu with Price's - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

After feeding into the hype wife and I went to this place and the mistake was being the 1st ones there at open. Price of meat tray was $30-$35 online however upon arrival was told by I suppose by a manager or owner that its $40. To make matters worst we spent $85.00 and was given meat that was not cooked on the spot but instead given ribs, chicken and brisket that was with grey texture that appeared to be old and not the freshest. Also had an ammonia smell. Customer service was dry and off putting from person taking order and just not a good experience. Got home and thoroughly disappointed with the almost $100 purchase of day before old cooked meat we were sold. I wouldn't recommend this place to a starving dog. Maybe they hype has went to their head that they think it's ok to serve and sale precooked old meat. MEAT WAS ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!!! We wanted to call and complain but there is no number listed to call as we live way out. This place is a joke!! read more

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I thought getting brisket out of a food truck was crazy work until I actually tried it and I never go anywhere else for bbq now. Hands down so flavorful and seasoned. The brisket is super tender and full of flavor not bland at all, the sides are good the Mac and cheese is so yummy, cheese all through the b! I like how they have deals throughout different days of the week, service is fast and reliable. read more

I had heard about this spot for a while. First thing was the music outside. it was so loud I had to shout to place my order. I got the 2 meat platter with rib tips and a link, along with a side of baked beans and potato salad. The rib tips were mostly gristle and fat. Only one link included. The bbq sauce was thin and terrible as were the beans and potato salad. All the food lacked flavor. This is by far the worse bbq I have ever had and I have been to several spots throughout the states over the years. AND an outrageous price of $30.00 for that disaster of a meal ! Both the L.A. Try Guy and L.A. Food I.E. Guy, who spoke so highly of this spot must have never eaten bbq before or maybe his taste buds were affected by Covid. read more

Service was quick and the food is fire . This was my second time here and each time was good. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - 3 meat plate... ribs, rib tips, and brisket with Mac and greens. - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Came from Garden Grove to try this food. Be wanting to try for a couple of years. I have to say , this food was horrible. The brisket is the cheap brisket point that you use for corn beef and cabbage . It was very dry. The ribs were flavored good but had not meat. The greens tasted season with chicken broth. Much better than these other places. The Mac and cheese was dry. The potato salad was horrid. And the bbq sauce was watered down. The portions sizes are ridiculous. read more

Best bbq I've ever had. However on my last visit and it's been a couple of months because the food was dare I say... not well prepared. It was a Friday plate special that he was running for ribs with brisket, and two sides for $20. I was very disappointed that the ribs were not tender or juicy like they had been in the past, and they cut off the rib tips, and the rub that was put on the ribs and brisket,were not good at all they were it was more like a coarse pepper and some other seasoning I just couldn't figure it out, I'm pretty sure this had to have been a different cook it just wasn't the same. The greens were over salted and so was the mac and cheese. read more

Showed up on a recommendation from a fellow BBQ caterer in the area. Thought the cold would keep the line down... wrong! Highly recommend bringing a chair. Arrived 15 minutes early and still waited 45 mins to order, it's popular but a friendly vibe with music and about 40 other people that had the same idea on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered a half pound of brisket, pork ribs and a pork link along with Mac and cheese and baked beans. All in all, pretty good. Brisket was pretty tender, the ribs however were the highlight, definitely recommend giving them a try if you're into good smoked brisket and meats. On top of that, their prices were great and people were friendly, I'd go back! read more

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Food was great, very tender and flavorful. The outside smells like most of La, reeks like urine. People waiting for their food were supper nice as. The employees were nice too. It's a bit pricy for what you get. I'm glad I came and ate here but more than likely won't be coming back. read more

I expected more flavor with meat... Sides not great, but if you live in the area it's good to patronize. But I traveled across city and I was disappointed after the travel. read more

This is my first time trying this place. I've got the brisket and baked beans. It was so good! . I highly recommend this business. It was a little bit busy today. But I didn't mind waiting which was about 15 to 20 minutes. But you have food that is fresh. This is not fast food. This is soul food.!! read more

I went to the Compton location. I didn't receive all the sides I ordered. Dino rib- WAY too salty Pork rib- not done enough & pink It wasn't the best I've tried and I wouldn't go back. read more

I thought I was going to be blown away. Brisket (point), was ok not very flavorful. Pork ribs, were also ok not flavorful or tender. Mac was not good. Potato salad was very mustardy. Just ok. Baked beans were also just ok. Nothing against anyone. I'm just a fat dude looking for good eats. read more

Omg. The food is heavenly. Service is A+. It's a perfect place for the right food. The ambiance is back yard like. read more

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Good service. Unfortunately u have to wait in the sun, the food runs out quick and the pork ribs were below average

First time trying this place.. mac and cheese salty, yams cold. It's over rated, greens taste okay . I like my food hot no cold. Never go back again. MEAT IS NOT HOT IT'S was warm. read more

Saw the promo for 3 meats and 3 sides for $30 on and decided to check out the LA location. When we arrived, we were told it was actually 3 meats and 2 sides, and the total came out to $35. Just a heads-up for anyone expecting the deal as advertised. The BBQ was decent--not the best I've had but still enjoyable. Hope they can clarify their promotions in the future because transparency builds trust. Wishing them success! read more

Went to this very nice food trailer on Thursday 8/1. Heavy social media presence and there always seems to be a long line and the wait can be up to 2 hours. Typical BBQ menu. I chose the full slab of ribs with 4 fresh Hawaiian rolls, 2 sweet potato cornbread. BBQ sauce is a sweet honey based... not my kinda sauce. The meat is seasoned to perfection... no sauce needed. If they address the bbq sauce issue... ill 5 stars... read more

The long lines move quickly, the ppl are friendly, food reasonably priced and the food is good. Can't say anything bad about my experience.

Unimpressed! When I read the LA Times article listing Kitchens Corner, and having lived and participated in Texas BBQ cook offs, I was excited to drive the hour and give it a try. While the article stated "Texas BBQ" it's far from it! The chicken was tasteless, the pork ribs had a good rub but were dry and overcooked, and the brisket was only a "C". The mac&cheese was salty, greens were just okay, and rolls were packaged. Definitely not worth the drive or price, if in the neighborhood and had a taste for BBQ okay, but not worth any extra effort. read more

The tastiest BBQ you can find around these parts! The crew is helpful and do their best getting the orders out. The line is typically really long and the wait can be a lot if you aren't prepared. But, if you ask me it is WELL worth the wait and Black owned so give it a try. I recommend coming about 30mins to an hour early, bring a chair & be one of the first in line. This is a curbside pickup experience so don't expect to sit down & eat. read more

Kitchens Corner bbq - The Truck and Counter - Pop-Up Restaurants Near Me - Compton, California

Yesterday my fiancé and I went out to Compton's Kitchen Corner BBQ. This place never disappoints. The service is great, on hot days the guys passes out cold waters if you're thirsty, and the peach cobbler guy is always giving out samples of the cobbler. The only thing is that they are open from Thursday - Sunday from 1pm-4pm so whoever is reading this the line be kinda long. so you should get there before they open because the line gets long real fast. Now my fiancé got the pork ribs, 1 beef link, potato salad, greens And as for me I always get the brisket, greens, mac & cheese, lemon cake, with a beef link on the side, and I must say so far they have always been on point. The links are juicy with a little bit of kick, brisket has a great smoked char flavor to it, plus well seasoned. Pork ribs are good too, same Smokey flavor. Can't wait to try the DINO RIBS next time. Here are the pictures of our food. The total was $60.00 for all that you see posted. read more

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