I'm a regular at GCM, and while I don't stop by every single day, Maple Block is always one of the first spots I look forward to visiting. It's a staple in my rotation, and over time I've really gotten to know the people there--especially at the bar. One person who truly stands out is Becca. She's usually one of the first people I see when I go to GCM, She is an absolute delight. because she greets me with a such enthusiasm or a friendly wave and a genuinely beautiful smile. Honestly, it almost makes me feel guilty that I don't come by more often! Recently, I saw a review about an incident involving a customer and one of the people who work here, so I feel compelled to speak up. If you come across any negative review about anyone here at the bar, I can confidently say it does not reflect the people I--and many others--have experienced. In all my visits, I've never once seen her or the staff handle anything with anything less than professionalism and kindness. As a patron, one of the main reasons I keep coming back to Maple Block is because of the people. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The staff creates such a welcoming, positive atmosphere, which really stands out--especially in an area where you can occasionally encounter challenging situations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Take any negative reviews with a grain of salt and urge you to go see for yourself!!!! Maple Block has consistently been a great experience for me, and I highly recommend stopping by. 10/10 will come again read more

If you're looking for a strictly good BBQ spot in the area, keep looking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]But if you're looking for above average BBQ with great vibes and amazing service, then this is your spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was pretty good, the brisket was on the drier side but the ribs were delicious. The mac and cheese looked amazing but unfortunately tasted watered down. Cornbread was amazing (or so I heard, I didn't eat it myself). Overall, I'd come again if I'm in the area but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Ribs plate, brisket plate, corn bread & mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I used to frequent their culver city location before moving out of west LA and towards DTLA. I was very happy to find out that a location opened in Grand Central Market. First thing I noticed was that the menu differs from their original culver city location, with my favorite brisket sandwich + side option not being available. I ended up opting for just a pulled pork sandwich. The meat was flavorful and juicy, pairing well with the bbq sauce used. Even with all the wetness, the buns held the sandwich together without falling apart. Overall, good pulled pork sandwich. Still disapponted that the menu differed so much and I would have to travel all the way to culver city for my OG orders. Still, it's nice to get something similar closeby. read more

Located on an outside patio of the Grand Central Market, Maple Block Meat Co is a solid BBQ restaurant. When you are ready to order, you order at the bar. When your food is ready, you can pick up your food at the pick up window. There is no table service. The tables are predominantly picnic style tables with communal seating. The food is good, but the tables are sticky and need to be wiped down. You bus your own tables when you're done eating. I had the one meat and one side plate with the baby back ribs and the french fries. The baby rack ribs were very good and the fries were nice and crispy. I would definitely come back for the food, but I might take the food to a different seating area in the market just so that I don't have to sit at a sticky table. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - One meat plate with baby back ribs and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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A well-regarded wood-smoked barbecue spot specializing in Central Texas-style barbecue. Place emphasizes butchery, smoking over peach wood, and quality meats. The Block Burger is their signature burger with an 8oz smoked beef patty typically served with American cheese, and available with add-ons like onion rings, bacon sauce, or brisket. Burger is thick (not smashed) and has a smoky profile from the smoked patty. They offer a selection of beers on draft/cans (including lagers like Mexican-style or others from local/regional breweries), wine, and sodas. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This Grand Central Market spot has a beer garden with 12 drafts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pairing beer with their smoked meats (including the Block Burger) would be my recommendation. Great location if you're seeking quality smoked brisket, ribs, and a standout smoky burger in LA. Expect solid execution on classics, friendly service. read more

Final Dine LA deal at grand central market of the day. We got the birria tacos, and they were super flavorful and (hate to use this word, but) juicy. Not too salty, just a tad wet. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute outdoor space and quick service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Birria Dine LA - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am incredibly disappointed by the service here. While I understand some bars allow bartenders to have occasional drink, the female bartender working the Maple Block Meat bar was completely belligerent drunk. She spent her shift drinking heavily and hanging out on the other side of Golden Brewery with a coworker, making a total fool of herself. When asked if we could order margaritas from her while she was taking her coworker's order, she flat out told us no. As the night went on, she got more intoxicated, she became actively rude to us. I didn't catch her name, but she was a girl with long black hair and huge diamond ring. Management really needs to watch their staff and do better. Having a visibly drunk, unprofessional worker representing your business looks terrible. read more

I was in need of a quick lunch and decided to check out this barbecue spot. There was a lunch menu with a great deal of $20 and I ordered the Bbq Chicken Club with your choice of side dish. I asked which side was the most popular and the cashier said they were all good lol unfortunately, he wasn't too excited to provide details so I went with the Mac n cheese. The service is not efficient, it took about 15-20 minutes to get my order. The group I was with ordered the same special I did and we found that the ingredients in the club sandwich were not consistent. One sandwich had green tomatoes and avocado and another had no avocado or green tomato at all. The chicken breast was smoked and had great flavor however, it was over cooked! The sourdough bread was too toasty and extremely hard to bite into and fell apart too easily. I wasn't impressed with anything except that the Mac n cheese was decent. I definitely won't be back . If you're looking for a great barbecue meal go to Moos Craft in Lincoln Heights! read more

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I'm from the south where BBQ is a staple, but this was pretty good. The fries were delicious- I don't know what's in their seasoning but I want it. The cornbread was definitely a dessert- it's glazed and sweet. Service was fast despite the area being packed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool little spot to hang outside![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would visit again for sure! read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Pulled pork, fries, cornbread, Maple Block Mexican Lager - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I ordered the Combo Plate #1 with Brisket, Mac N Cheese, and Fries. The Brisket was amazing, super soft and tender with great flavor. The bbq sauce is also very good, I would recommend to ask for extra since the meat doesn't come with bbq sauce on top already. The Mac N Cheese was good, I wish it was more thick and creamy, but mine was a bit more watery than cheesy. That being said it was still a good choice for a side. The Fries had a good crunch and well seasoned, another great choice for a side. The Corn bread was pretty average, I wouldn't go out of my way for it. That being said it wasn't a super dry corn bread either, it was a bit moist with some flavor, but still pretty basic. It comes with the combo and it's a nice shareable size. The ambiance is nice and casual with good music, definitely a good hangout spot. They have a good bar with a nice selection of beer. I came when there were only a couple people so I got fast service. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Combo Plate 1 Meat 2 Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Oh goodness. I am not a fan of BBQ meats but for Dine In LA summer 2025, Maple Block featured a Tri-Tip Sando and drink for $15! That tri-tip was so succulent, juicy, melt-in-your mouth that I ordered another for dinner! This is a special menu for Dine In LA only and it had a brioche bun, tri-tip, with onion rings, spicy BBQ sauce, and pickles inside the sando. The whole thing came together for a delicious combo. Outside of Dine In LA, the closest to this would be the brisket. There is plenty of tables on the patio and when I was there, the LAFD ladder truck was also there. Where LAFD eats is a good indicator of good food. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Tri Tip Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place was delicious and fantastic to eat at. Not only are they situated right in downtown LA across from Angels flight. But they have a wonderful outdoor seating area and fantastic food. My husband and I had the unexpected pleasure of dining here before an event. The service was fantastic, and the food was way better than we had anticipated. Great place to go with friends for a casual evening. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Drinks - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The food was DELICIOUS. I tried a 1/4 rack of the baby back ribs with their spicy honey glaze. And tried a side of their mac n cheese. The cheese crumbles on top were delicious! The bar tender that took my order was super friendly and helpful. The food came out rarely quick, hot, and fresh! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is outdoor seating but they have music on, and sports playing on their TVs. It's a super awesome vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is my second time here...I had to come back! read more

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I visited this place yesterday (Friday) night because my friend was craving Southern BBQ. This eatery is part of Grand Central Market, which makes it a fun place to visit. Seating is all outdoors. Grand Central Market has a parking garage that charges $7 for the first 90 minutes; which isn't too bad. I thought the food was just okay though. Everything came out cold. My friend and I shared a combo plate consisting of tri tip, beef brisket, ranch beans, and mac and cheese. We also ordered an addition 1/4 rack of ribs. The tri tip was the best meat. It was soft and well-flavored. The beef brisket was super fatty, like 70% fat and 30% muscle; I did not like it. The ribs were overly seasoned, tough, and sooooo salty. The ranch beans were pretty good and spicy. The Mac and cheese did not stand out. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Combo plate (2 meats - tri tip and beef brisket & 2 sides - ranch beans and Mac and cheese) - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was hoping for some BBQ that slapped but I was met with a dry taco. Seeing a sign for $3 brisket tacos on a Tuesday, I decided to give it a shot. While I waited for my order, I sat outside in the patio area where it wasn't too crowded and relaxing with shading provided by umbrellas. Tables were clean as well. After a few minutes, I received the taco I was promised. Upon first look, it looks good and clean. But looking at the meat, there was just none of the fatty juicy parts of brisket to truly make it that brisket experience. My suspicions were confirmed when I took one bite. All dry. I ended up drowning the entire taco in salsa Verde to make it paletable. What an unfortunate let down. Maybe their other cuts are good but this one tiny brisket taco experience was not. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Maple Block continues to serve up good Texas BBQ. It is on the cusp of commercial and craft. Meats are hinted with smoke and tenderness is shy or an hour or two to perfection. Cuts are usually delivered with care. End pieces are not too dried out or taste like it was reheated. Service is quick and dependent on availability and crowd. Order from the bar and wait for your pager to shake while sipping a good beer. Seating is outdoor only unless you find yourself inside the market. It's noisy and sometimes the music is a bit unsavory. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Spareribs - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I forgot they had this location at Grand Central Market! Speedy service & tasty bbq that's sooo much closer to me than their west side location. We ordered the brisket plate with fries & Mac & cheese on the side. Brisket was great but maybe a little too lean which dried it out a bit. Bludso's brisket remains the best in town IMO! But the Mac & cheese here tops theirs so it balances out a bit. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Brisket, Mac & cheese, fries - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely wonderful! Staff is nice, and the food came out quick. They added chairs outside so plenty of seating in chairs. I got the brisket plate and it was so yummy. Will def come back on my lunch break! read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Brisket Combo Plate 1 Meat 2 Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I crave a thick juicy burger from time to time and so I wander to this Maple Block Meat Co. from time to time. The smashburgers get old for me sometimes. Unfortunately, they're inconsistent with their burger and service here is absent minded and they lack any care. The Block Burger.. 8 oz burger, thick not smashed, with American cheese, onion, pickles on a sesame potato bun has potential. You just don't know how over or undercooked this burger is but overall, the flavor is good at best. The service here is bad. On a recent visit on a slow and cold evening, I waited 30 minutes for a burger only to ask while others were waiting around. Until I saw others receive their order before me, I started to inquire and the burger was ready a while back. The chef indicated I was fob was buzzed and said he knew it was broken. If there was a bit of care, he should of called it out. I complained to the manager who is also the bartender who gave no apology and made an excuse that the buzzer was broken with a bit of arrogance. Honestly, this guy here is a piece of work. Every time I've been here, he ignores patrons who want to order and he cares more to finish off his conversations at the bar rather than take orders (on every occasion). Not even sure why I tip. This was my last visit. read more

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Sitting in the hot sun to wait for good and because the few indoor tables were filled outside as well They have no chicken dishes so I settled for a two meat without being able to compare chicken with other places.The price was 43 bucks for one slice of brisket,three pork ribs and a coke I always compare bbq without sauce as you can taste the meat and smoke otherwise covered up. The ribs were tender with a minimal smoke taste while the one slice of brisket was half fat and other half heavily salted and no smoke taste..Ill pass on this place read more

Thank you Alberto for the great service and being so attentive to us! Amazing ambiance watching the Canelo fight!! read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Walked to his place from my hotel in DTLA while in town for a conference. It was a 15 minute walk that I thought was doable, however I soon found myself going down some streets that made me feel uncomfortable. I'd recommend taking an Uber or Lyft (which I did on the return trip). You order at the bar and pickup at the window. There's a big neon sign over the bar that says "Order here ya'll". So I did. Maybe I'm getting too old, but there was loud music playing which made it difficult to order (and talk). Ordered the 1/4 ribs, 6 smoked wings, and the creamy coleslaw. I was particularly interested in their white sauce that comes with the smoked wings. I picked up my order and brought it back to my hotel to eat. The ribs were fantastic. Super meaty and tender. Their mild barbecue sauce added a nice touch. The coleslaw was sweet, tangy and wonderful. Turns out I was not a fan of the smoked wings as the skin was a little rubbery, and the white barbecue sauce tasted more like ranch than the traditional Alabama white sauce I expected. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - 1/4 slab ribs, smoked wings, and creamy coleslaw. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We walked around Grand Central Market but decided we wanted some BBQ. Maple block was right outside. I wanted ribs and my friend wanted brisket but they were out so we got so we got the combo with tri tip and side of ribs to share. Ribs were good. I didn't need any sauce. It was tender. My friend enjoyed the Tri tip. The Mac, Cole slaw and cornbread were "Meh". If you love creamy Mac you'll love this. It was thick. I'm more of a baked, cheesy pull Mac girl. If I could have done it again I would have Just gotten the ribs and she would have just gotten the tri tip. The seating was outside across from the Angel flights tram. Nice day to sit outside. I'm not sure if there was inside seating. We ordered at the counter and picked up from a side window. The young Lady who took our order was kind. Overall it was good. I would get again But I personally would only get the BBQ without any sides. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Located to the right side of the Grand Central Market Hill St. Entrance. I ordered the loaded brisket fries. They were a decent portion with fries, pico de gallo, brisket, cheese sauce and a giant jalapeño on top. They were really good. The service was ok. You order at the bar and get your food at a pickup window. It comes in a to-go container and they have canned soda/bottled water yet we were still asked for tip when paying.. what's up with that?!? We had to get our own food and even cleared our own trash. I don't mind picking up my own trash and serving myself but I am not going to tip you for just handing me my food. There is only outside seating and the trees provide a nice shade, but flowers do fall from the trees so you have to keep your food covered our else flowers will fly into it. It did have a smell but it's DTLA so it is what it is. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Outdoor patio - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Love the original location in Culver City but the last few times we came to DTLA the bartender BLASTED the music at ear splitting levels so you can't even hear the person right next to you. There is only outdoor seating so you can't escape the noise. Best thing about Maple Block is their outdoor patio (or "was" the best part). I guess they want to have a party atmosphere but on Sunday afternoon? Sorry, but we'll be dining elsewhere at Grand Central until they focus on the food rather than turning the place into a night club. read more

Used to LOVE this place. Fabulous food. Shiner Boch on tap. Sounds 5 star, right? But ... they play the sports game LOUDLY over the speakers. So loud! Difficult to have a conversation. We asked nicely for volume to be turned down a tad, but the staff wouldn't. Love the other location read more

It was a Saturday night and my wife and I were headed to the Grand Central Market for some dinner. We usually walk in blindly having no idea where we are going to eat, but my wife caught the scent of BBQ so we headed over to the Maple Block Meat Co to give this place a shot. Located right outside of the main food haul, this place has a large bar area with stools along with large wooden tables with seats to give some seating variety. The menu here has a lot of different BBQ options as well as sandwiches, appetizers, and even some other random goods to fill you up. I ended up ordering the Cali-Wrap which was grilled chicken, lettuce, some sauces for flavour. We also ended up splitting an order of the loaded brisket fries. I'll be honest here, the Cali-Wrap was a bit of a disappointment to me. The wrap itself was a decent size, but the taste just wasn't a home run and it was just kind of subpar. The loaded brisket fries on the other hand were really good. The flavour of the wood smoked brisket was really good mixed with the french fries and veggies, and were definitely the best part of the meal. Overall, Maple Block Meat Co is a solid enough BBQ spot and a solid addition to the Grand Central Market. Although my experience here wasn't amazing, it was still solid enough and definitely a place I would suggest giving a go. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Loaded brisket fries and a Cali-Wrap - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Was a solid place for bbq and beverages, the brisket was good, portion was small, but cornbread was awesome. Drinks and waiters were great. Mac n cheese was heavy but great. Be a fun place to grab drinks and a few heavier apps before night out. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I've been to Maple Block Meat Co a few times now on my lunch break and it's not too shabby. Located at Grand Central Market, it's just outside the main entrance on Hill Street (directly across the street from the Angels Flight Railway). You order at the bar, they give you a pager, then you go to the window to pick up your order when it's ready. Seating is purely outside in a shaded patio, so when it rains get it to-go (or eat inside GCM). The patio is nice but there's lots of falling leaves so expect to play goalie for your food/drink or you'll get an extra ingredient. The tables vary from private to communal so expect to rub shoulders when it's busy. They also don't really clean the tables much so you're at the mercy of the kindness of whoever ate before you. My go-to order is the Loaded Brisket Fries - pure bliss! The Brisket Sandwich is also good but bring your appetite as it's pretty big! Brisket... brisket... yeah I'm sensing a pattern here - just order the brisket! If you're near GCM and looking for some good BBQ, get your grub on at Maple Block Meat Co! They have Happy Hour Monday-Friday from 4PM-6PM. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Loaded Brisket Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

this is a perfect restaurant and excellent bbq. I have many years experience reviewing restaurants and this place earns a 5 star rating. In my system to achieve 5 stars you have to have 5 star food which they did. The biscuits are amazing and such a perfect choice for the menu along with delicious guac as a change up. All of the sides were amazing and handcrafted like you can tell someone made it from straight up ingredients not frozen. The bbq was terrific and an excellent sauce. The service was completely perfect as well. We were always waited on and got seated immediately.[[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance is incredible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is a bar and a part where you can watch them cut the meat or even sit outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But to rewrite my review as a note to anyone reading: this place produces incredibly good bbq (not saying this is the worlds greatest but i promise you will be happy) incredibly quickly and with incredibly good ambiance. I will definitely be taking people here in the future. read more

Im a local and have been a regular at Maple Block since they replaced Horse Thief and have thoroughly enjoyed their food and service immensely. The manager Hugo was always conscientious and provided excellent service. The reason I have to give a one star review because the new bartender, Becca, is completely unprofessional. The first few times we interacted she appeared personable and present! However, since then she's made a habit of letting her personal life affect the way she handles customers. She brings her boyfriend to the bar and they often fight and as a result she has a bad attitude with the customers. It's incredibly clear and frankly unsettling when she's in a bad mood because she's either lethargic or just plain rude towards the customers. Not only has this happened to myself but I've witnessed this treatment to numerous others. I let it slide the first few times because we all have bad days. But this has become a consistent pattern and it is completely unacceptable. I hope this type of customer service doesn't become the standard for Maple Block. read more

We slept on the place for a while! If you're looking for BBQ in DTLA swing by. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Located at Grand Central market, they have a nice outdoor area right on Hill st.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is good and so is the service. We've had great service from the GM (didn't get his name) as well as Alberto. Food we've tried so far are the brisket tacos (on happy hour), the club sandwich (surprisingly so good), Mac and cheese, fries (soooooo good) and the brisket sandwich. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also a good spot to watch sporting events. They play with sound![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall a 10/10! read more

Maple Block Meat Co - October Fest (rotating tap) and a white claw! - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came by after the dodger parade and this was the best barbecue in LA! Service and manger were very nice and fast. The plater serves 4 people even though advertised 2-3. Will came again! read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Pitmaster feast - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing drink selection and the GM Hugo is super friendly, good vibes. Brisket Tacos were so good! let's go Dodgers read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Bar area - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I believe this location was "Horse Thief BBQ" before the Covid-19 pandemic. Still the same menu and the meats taste similar, meaning they're very flavorful but on the salty side. My favorite is the brisket, very tender with good meat-to-fat ratio. The pork ribs are just ok. I never order tri-tip because it's usually dry cheap cut of meat. The sides are good especially the cornbread. Pricey but even as a local you're paying the tourist tax here in GCM. $26 1-meat item combo + $14 one a' la carte meat (compared to $24 3-meats combo + $6 one a' la carte meat in Dallas) IMO the best American BBQ I've had was not in Calif, not in Texas, but in Denver Colorado. read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Combo plate with brisket $26 + quarter ribs $14 - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing service! Such a vibe Really enjoy eating and drinking hear Great patio! We really like coming here and grabbing food and drinks read more

Stopped in for a beer and was warmly greeted. The bartender gave great recommendations, a sample, and made it a fun experience. Highly recommend for a Saturday hangout! read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Beer and Coke - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Excellent and delicious bbq food! Tender meat and flavorful. Definitely a must try here! read more

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Such a great spot to grab a beer! The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the service is top notch. Maria was amazing, friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Definitely coming back! read more

Maple Block Meat Co - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hi --so I've eaten in the restaurant and that was great. Was craving good BBQ so I got takeout --the one meat plate with pork ribs (which by the way is an extra $5 to order). It cost 31.59 without tax/tip and all that... and I got exactly two ribs. TWO. I can't get past that no matter how good nor measured/weighed out it is. No one is ordering this meal for the sides, so this was essentially $15 bucks a rib. I will not eat here again. read more