First, the meat was super juicy and DELICIOUS. Loved the drink "Duck around and Find out" (Which…read moreentertained the kids) and the drink tasted good. We got the the "All the smoke" family platter and it was perfect. MALIKA made our first time here great and we know we will definitely come back! RECCOMEND THIS PLACE!

Awesome good. Great variety and large portions... Our waitress Malika was great. We will be back…read moresoon

Delicious smoked bbq! Service was great, and her…read morerecommendation for drinks was also great! Awesome place to bring family and friends together. Would recommend this establishment

Honestly shocked at the 4.1 rating. I'd eaten at their Irvine location and it was decent enough to…read moreeat here again when kings told me it was a 45 minute wait. This time wasn't even decent. Food was at best mediocre. Almost $50 for a three meat plate- I love the additional cost for the burnt ends which were horrible, completely tough and dry as a bone. Sausage was average and the 4 tiny slices of brisket were good but half of it was fat. Sides were tiny considering price. Service was also mediocre, the place isn't at all Busy but drinks took forever and nothing else about it was memorable. Definitely my last stop at this chain.

5 stars all around for me! The seating area is so much more than I thought. Everything exceeded my…read moreexpectations, I was pleasantly surprised since I haven't had as good of bbq on the west coast. The cornbread was moist and paired well with their butter. The fusion flavors were great and everything was tender. Service was super nice and quick! Thank you.

I love bbq and I love Chinese food so was excited to try Smoke Queen fusion bbq. The restaurant is…read moreonly for ordering. The seating area is outside and set up with giant picnic tables so you feel like you're in a park at a bbq party. Luckily the entire area is shaded because it was 95 degrees that day! Restrooms are also outside. We ordered the 6 meats and 6 sides. We got the brisket, tri tip, the gochujang beef rib, pork char Siu, pork Siu yuk, and burnt ends. They were all tasty and tender but my absolute favorite was the Siu yuk. The meat was tender and juicy with the crispy rind combo was just fabulous. I also really liked the burnt ends and the beef rib. The beef rib is only on Sundays though. The sides were all good as well but I especially liked the spicy cucumbers and Mapo chili. The quantity you receive for the value is pretty good compared to other restaurants. I liked the food so much I ordered extra to take home. I will definitely be back but probably when the weather is a little cooler!

Haven't been here in a while and it still hits…read more I got here late (7pm they close 8pm) and they were sold out of most things but I got brisket and short rib with that colossal bone. After trying the neighboring new bbq spot I won't name.. this places brisket is so much better. I love it here, juicy and great flavor. Some fatty bits but that's where the flavor comes from. and this short rib was bomb! The edges were a bit dry but I'm coming at closing time so I get it. FYI short rib is by weight $40/lb so it was about $50 for it. The sides I got were their macaroni and cheese 10/10 tastes home made! Onion rings were ok. Coleslaw is alright. Good for fiber! lol. I do like their beans and the blueberry bread. I love their nachos but they ran out of nacho cheese. Sad! I gota come back!

Sometimes when I order the Pulled Pork sandwich it's on a brioche bun, sometimes it's on sliced…read moresandwich bread. This kind of sums up the level of excitement you get when you come here. This time they were out of beef and spare ribs, but they still had baby back. (We got the last full rack) Sides are $7. Mac n cheese, blueberry cornbread muffins and onion rings are some of our favorites. You get 2 sides with the full rack, no sides with sandwiches. Today they were also out of nacho cheese but I'm not sure what that goes on? There's a dry erase board when you come in that tells you what's sold out. It's fun to chat with the other guests about what they came for and what they settled for. We always get it To Go now although they do have tables available.

Today was our first time eating there and oh my god it is so worth the money. my wife and I had the…read moresandwich sampler and absolutely loved it. The sausage was so juicy and flavorful as well as the turkey and brisket. My son had the turkey sandwich with avocado and loved every bite. The half onion rings/fries and the Mac and cheese were so delicious. But the stars of the show were there banana bread pudding and peach cobbler. Highly recommend if you are in the mood for great BBQ!! The staff were absolutely amazing and so very helpful. If you decide to eat in like we didn't, they have plenty of seating and the atmosphere is very peaceful.

The food was fantastic! The service was amazing…read more The atmosphere is a little cramped but worth it

Good, but pricey for the portions. The sandwich was $20 and was just the sandwich, no sides…read more The cornbread was $6 and a large slice, but a bit dry. Some butter on the side would have been nice. The mac and cheese was fine, but was heavier on the cheese than the mac for my taste. It was $3 for a can of Coca Cola that was cool, but not cold. Picnic benches outside were cute, some shade, but finding an available spot without bird droppings was tricky. You order on a computer screen that isn't easy to view in sunlight and they call your name when ready. Free parking structure nearby was helpful since there is limited street parking. Glad we went once, but probably won't go again.

First time trying Evan's BBQ and now I'm sad... Sad I don't live closer. The food is amazing. We…read moreordered their pulled pork sandwich, the brisket sandwich, Mac and cheese, baked beans and cornbread. Everything was full of flavor and the portions are enough to share. (Which we did) Definitely recommend coming here if you're looking for good BBQ, great people and a nice outdoor comfy atmosphere. Thank you to Q for the recommendation!

Food and service was good. I have no complaints. We will definitely be coming back. My favorite was…read morethe garlic noodles!

Love this place the food is so good! It used to be my go to when I was in the area more often.read more

Got to try this food truck at Frisby winery in Rancho Mission Viejo. We enjoyed the food so much…read morethat we returned again the following week! I ordered the Prime Brisket Taco for $13. It's a bit pricey and it didn't quite fill me up, so hubby & I ordered a Mac & cheese to split. The brisket was super tender and tasty! I love that they add cheese to the taco. Hubby ordered the pulled pork taco and liked it as well. I also ordered a cornbread muffin with smoked apricot jam. That was just okay. May have been better if it was warmed up. The lady and guy working at the truck were super friendly and customer-service oriented. 5 stars for the service! Check them out on IG at @orangepigsmokehouse to see their schedule of where they'll be at each day.

I had the brisket melt! And let me tell you!! Legit 10/10! Customer service amazing as well. I was…read moretorn between two completely different items and they asked what drawn me to one item and then added it to my sandwich! Legit so good!

This is one of my favorite restaurants. Whether we eat at the restaurant or get to go, I'm usually…read morealways happy. So when I order, I usually get the pick three or the feast. It's always more food than one sitting, so I'm able to enjoy it for a while I can't get enough of the biscuits and apple butter, so I buy like a little tub of the apple butter and extra biscuits. You can't beat that! My other thing that I love is their a strawberry lemonade. It's really good and it's not too sweet and not too sour. Then comes to barbecue I love the brisket. I love the pork belly and my favorite is always the baby back ribs. They're very generous with their sauce, but just in case a bottle of sauce is totally worth it and available to purchase. I think one time I've been here three times in in one weekend and the service and quality never waivers. There are times the wait is a little longer than usual, but the servers are very communicative of anywait. The restaurant is a little smaller. It's not fit for super large groups maybe like 8 to 10 would be good At most. It does have that old timer feel. So cute!

Good place to get some tasty bbq. I like coming to this location as it's close to the Orange…read moreOutlets. We like coming here to dine right after a long day of shopping. I like getting their trip tip, pork belly burnt ends, and half chicken. Their chicken is quite tasty and juicy. I've never had a dry chicken piece here. I also like to get their lemonade while I munch on my bbq. Their cornbread and apple butter are quite tasty as well. I always get some to take home and enjoy it at a later time. Overall good time here. Our waitress did take while to place our order and the food took forever but we were definitely hungry by then and engulfed our bbq. Will be back again soon!

Deliciousness BBQ beef brisket with fried cauliflower. Spicy & mild BBQ sauce with pickled onions…read morewith jalapeños balance the sweet/spicy/rich meaty flavors. Fast service and friendly folks. Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) wings with garlic soy was great, but I forgot to take a photo ‍

Yesterday, my wife made some black-eyed peas--but nothing to go with them. That was my cue to find…read moresome meat and cornbread. On the way home, I stumbled across Wholly Smokes. I'd never been there before, so this review is all about first impressions. As we approached, the sign caught my attention: "Under New Ownership." Outside, an employee sat scrolling on his phone. It was a quiet Sunday around 3 PM, and we were the only patrons in sight. Checking Yelp beforehand had been a bit of a letdown, as their menu featured items they no longer offer. No links were available either. We ordered half a pound of pulled pork, half a pound of brisket, and four pieces of cornbread--all priced reasonably. Their tap selection turned out to be decent. The Cali Squeeze Blood Orange was a standout, and they also seemed to carry Firestone Walker products, including 805. The staff were friendly and responsive, which was refreshing. While the brisket had cooled by the time we got home, it was still tender and flavorful--just like the pulled pork. The real surprise? The chimichurri that accompanied the brisket--an unexpected and delightful touch. Overall, I'd rate the experience as average. While it's clear they've got potential, a bit more effort could turn Wholly Smokes into a go-to spot. Leaning in on those small details would really elevate the experience.