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    Maple Block Meat Co

    4.1 (236 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Welcome to Maple Block Meat Co.
    Carl N.

    Maple Block Meat Co. is a casual bbq neighborhood spot on DTLA in GCM. They have other non-meat food items on their menu like salad. I ordered a Chicken club on a sourdough sandwich, and it was very scrumptious. However, the price of this sandwich was a bit above market value like their other food menu. Service staff were cordial and competent. Atmosphere was very outdoorsy kinda vibe with Tele set. Overall, as a first time visit I had a pleasant visit and enjoyed their sandwich. I recommend them.

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    Jacquelyn R.

    It's a chill spot to get a drink after a long walk in the sun . It's an outdoor setting so you are dealing with it h some sun and heat . Food looks good but didn't try

    Ribs plate, brisket plate, corn bread & mac and cheese
    Alvin H.

    If you're looking for a strictly good BBQ spot in the area, keep looking. But if you're looking for above average BBQ with great vibes and amazing service, then this is your spot! 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.

    Chopped brisket sandwich
    Kimmi C.

    I tried the chopped brisket sandwich and it had coleslaw and butter pickles on a pillowy bun. Very good. They have outdoor seating and sell alcohol

    One meat plate with baby back ribs and fries
    Alicia N.

    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.

    Birria Dine LA
    Brigitte M.

    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. Cute outdoor space and quick service.

    Famous Beef Brisket 1/2lb
    Estela V.

    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!

    Combo Plate 1 Meat 2 Sides
    Josh H.

    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.

    Tri Tip Sandwich
    Linda H.

    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.

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    Jennifer D.

    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.

    Ribs
    Tamarah J.

    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! It is outdoor seating but they have music on, and sports playing on their TVs. It's a super awesome vibe. This is my second time here...I had to come back!

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    1 year ago

    The vibes are amazing! Friendly staff! 100% recommend if you're looking for a good time in DTLA

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    Love love love--l Great Atmosphere, friendly staff and drinks! Great time for a friends gathering

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    Good vibes out here in the DTLA location come out here grab a brew and some tacos maybe even some shots

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    1 year ago

    Came to Maple Block and Ariel helped us out. Great food great environment. 10/10 definitely recommend coming here

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    1 year ago

    Fantastic customer service! They're respectful and do things very quickly yet effectively!

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    Excellent food and customer service, and and the prices are reasonable with a Great ambiance

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    Good service good food. maria was good help .the food was excellent and delicious people had good energy and positive aditude.

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    Excellent customer service by bartender Hugo! Drinks are great, music is cool, and food is great!

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    1 year ago

    Great spot. Great drinks Great service. Great outside area with plenty of tables and a great video with great music

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    1 year ago

    Love maple block! Perfect place to go over the weekend. Lots of outdoor seating and playlist is dope. Cool outdoor vibes!

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    Amazing service and amazing ambience. You need to try if your looking for good food and drink!

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    1 year ago

    Great ambiance- music is a complement to the food and bar and customer service is great!

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    This place is suck a vibe. The bartenders are super friendly and the music is what really keeps me here. Recommend this place fully!

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    Amazing customer service! food was delicious great place to watch the game and enjoy a cold one.

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    Best food and service! Hugo is very welcoming. Great music and atmosphere and watch the game. great selection in tap

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    1 year ago

    Good beer, good food, good music, staff is welcoming. Great ambience, highly recommend if you're in downtown Los Angeles.

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    Got the brisket sandwich. It was super juicy and fall apart tender 9/10. Its got a cool bar/ outdoor eating area . Cool vibe

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    great tacos and service!! awesome space to hang out in the afternoon with your friends!!

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    love the service here and the micheladas, whenever i am at grand central market i always sit outside and enjoy my food and drinks.

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    I've never had to fight so hard getting meat off a rib. The sauce was ok. The coleslaw was good though.

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    Great food, but not sure what happened to the beer selections. Use to be able to get a good beer here before Dodgers game.

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    the service was great, super friendly and attentive. food was delicious, totally recommend it!!

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