I wanted to update my review, because there were some difference today, all of which were positive. Meats - Sausage 5/5: This is first time that we can recall it being scored and basted. It was not nearly as smokey, but it was still delicious still with a great snap. - Ribs 4.5/5: The sauce was sweeter and the bark had a bit more chew, without as much smoke. They were very tender and pulled right off of the bone. Sides - Dirty Rice 5/5: The pieces of pork belly were great, and the black pepper is just the right amount. - Vegetables 5/5: There was a mustard sauce that we did not recall, but it was complimentary. The shishito peppers make this dish. The Cowboy Platter (Friday and Saturday) really is a great deal. Their pick-up process is smooth, and the staff is always kind. I found the self-serve station with the pickles, pickled onions, and banan peppers. The vinegar forward options pair well with all meats and sauces. read more

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Disappointed. We found this place and thought it looked really good, so we decided to give it a try. We went in several hours before closing, but when we got up to order, we were told they were already out of the brisket, ribs, dirty rice, and a few other items. We were definitely bummed, but figured we'd make it work. What made it more disappointing was when we asked if there were any substitutions available for the items they were out of, we were immediately told "no." At that point, our options were pretty limited. The only meats available were pulled pork and chicken. I completely understand that restaurants sell out of popular items, especially BBQ spots, but being out of that many menu items well before closing and not offering any flexibility or substitutions made for a frustrating experience. We were really looking forward to trying this place and unfortunately left disappointed. read more

avengers assemble! we came here about an hour before closing on a Saturday night and parking was super easy, as we parked right out front just past 8:30 PM. basically felt like having a quinjet parking spot waiting just for us lol we walked right up to the counter and asked for suggestions, given the very expensive menu. the nice young gentleman recommended The Cowboy Plate, which is specific to a Saturday special. we saw that they have a different daily specials. this particular one came with brisket, sausage, and ribs. we had a selection of three sides and some Texas toast. the three sides we got were Korean coleslaw, pork, and beans, and seasonal vegetables. you could tell a lot of love and care were taken into all of this, as the sides were even excellent! even something as simple as seasonal vegetables had over a half dozen different vegetables, which gave it a wonderful flavor. the Korean coleslaw was unique and really hit the spot with a slight kick of spice, but not too much,, kinda reminded me of that chaos magic heat from scarlet witch tbh. the pork and beans were very well seasoned and had excellent flavor and texture. of course, all three of the meats were very well smoked and extremely tender. they basically fell apart easier than thanos's army. and they have a separate sauce bar and pickled vegetable bar. we liked all three of the barbecue sauces, but our absolute favorite was the mustard barbecue sauce. the other two were also excellent. seriously that sauce bar is like the infinity gauntlet of flavors the service was super attentive as they came and checked in on us a couple of times. it was like they had actual spidey-sense to know exactly when we needed something. indoor seating was spacious with the tables, not being overly close to one another, and they even have the hand wash station. this is likely to clean your hands after all of the wonderful barbecue that we ate with our hands. the whole place was as roomy and comfortable as hanging at the avengers compound. it definitely five stars and will definitely come back again! read more

Food was good but they forgot the barbecue sauce in our takeout order which made it meh

We had Ribbro Bbq cater my friend's son's 1st birthday...and we are so happy that we did. THEY TOOK CARE OF EVERYTHING. Though for the price, I do believe it should always be like that. They are pricey, but what REAL BBQ spot isn't? It's expensive because it takes time, money, and effort to put out a product that's worthy of being called BBQ. Mama took care of our order, and went over the itemized list with us before we loaded up. Customer service 101. Inside is pretty typical of an OC BBQ Spot, wood/brown; however it was clean and spaced well. All the food was delicious...with my favorite being the burnt ends. The smoke flavor was well absorbed, and the meat not dry at all. That is literally the biggest fear of purchasing large order of smoked meats. The Kim Chi slaw is refreshing, and a new take on an otherwise typical/lackluster side. BBQ beans were nice touch on a classic. Potato salad and Mac n Cheese were also very good. Bread came un-toasted, and we were explained to that, that is not how it is usually done in-house, however with such a large order, it came to us plain. Not a deal breaker really, and honestly the correct way to do this. The side of BBQ sauce, all the utensils came packaged for us. Again, for the price, it should, but its always a nice touch that they actually did. I would love to come back and try some of their other dishes and meats. Thank you again Ribbro for making my friend's son's birthday a hit! read more

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A colleague and I had lunch at Ribbro recently, and I was pretty happy with my lunch. As you would kind of expect with the barbecue place, the food was pretty expensive, but they did have a lunch special with a brisket sandwich and it was pretty damn good. After I had finished my meal, I noticed that they had a pickle and onion bar. I sampled a few of them and they were delicious. It would've gone excellent with my lunch. I mentioned that they needed a big sign to the owners and they were super nice. The ambience was good kind of a dark lit barbecue place. I might come back. I don't know it's pretty expensive. read more

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This place looks like a mom and pop spot owned by Korean family. The vibes were giving ~Texas ~ which was funny bc the cashier was an older Korean lady. We came on a Saturday around 1pm, it was not too busy. The fries were 10/10. It's crispy, well seasoned and I want an entire bag of it. The fried rice was 10/10, sooo good and kinda wish I ordered more of it since I was sharing this with my friends. The pork ribs were honestly forgettable. It's good but not great. However the SAUCES! They were amazinnggggg and I love that they give you pickled vegetables too (very Korean of them haha). We had a lot of fun trying the different sauces. It's a great time read more

Ribbro Bbq - Fries, fried rice and the pork ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

The food here is amazing! We found this restaurant by chance and the meats are so flavorful and tender - you're basically guaranteed to like whatever you order. Co workers and I came here and we ordered a variety of meats from ribs to brisket as well as coleslaw, mac & cheese and their chips. These were so delicious and the price point wasn't bad either. Oh yeah, they also provide free toast with your orders and everything pairs together so well. The servers are super nice and helpful, and you always feel welcomed as soon as you enter the restaurant. If you like meats and/or bbq, this place is for you. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. read more

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I had no idea this was here, and it's 10 minutes from my house. I had to give it a shot once I found it. This isn't your traditional bbq spot like you might find in Texas. I'll be nice. Pork belly burnt ends - cooked well, but not a fan of the Asian(ish) glaze. They were actually really good, but not traditional bbq. Brisket - cooked okay, but they were soggy like they've been just been sitting covered up with pieces stacked on top of each other. They were just okay. Pork ribs(spareribs) - were obviously sitting a while. A little dry, but a decent pull off the bone. Not a fan of the pepper rub. Sausage - tasted like bologna. I like smoked bologna, but these had no smoke to them. Not a fan. Mac 'n cheese - obviously used that packaged creamy cheese. It wasn't bad, though. Beans - not a fan. Pre-made and not good. I'll eat here again just to get the pork belly burnt ends. Unfortunately, this place is about average for California. I hope they do well. The staff here is really friendly. They got 3 stars due to the burnt ends and great staff. I recommend you give this place a shot, but set your expectations to California bbq and not Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas City, or the Carolina's. read more

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The foodie sidekick picked up dinner for us and what I thought was going to be food for two, ended up being food for six. We had leftovers for dayyysss. THE FOOD. Ribbro Sampler (6 Meats + 4 Sides). Because he felt we needed to try almost all the meats and sample a variety of sides. Here's the breakdown... - Andouille Sausage. Smoky with a peppery snap and a mildly spicy finish. - Pork Ribs. These ribs carried a deep hickory aroma with a sweet-savory glaze; the Korean dry rub added a subtle heat that crept in after each bite. It is a bit on the firm side, but remained juicy. - Chicken. Tender and slightly sweet from the bulgogi brine with a gentle smokiness. - Pulled Pork. Juicy and lightly seasoned with smoky undertones. - Pork Belly Burnt Ends. These little cubes of happiness delivered rich, melty pork belly wrapped in a caramelized crust with a spicy-sweet gochujang kick. - Beef Brisket. Smoky and finished with a subtle Korean spice. It was a bit dry, but still good. - Tangy Slaw. Bright and crisp, the slaw gave a sharp vinegar pop that cut beautifully through all the richness. - Cornbread. Soft and lightly sweet, it had the classic crumbly texture that demanded a drizzle of honey. - Potato Salad. Creamy with light seasoning. The soft potatoes & crisp veggies were the perfect contrast that made every bite comforting. - BBQ Beans. Bathed in a rich sweet/tangy sauce, the beans were a hearty side dish that paired well with the meats. THE VERDICT. Ribbro delivered a meat medley of smoky, Korean-influenced BBQ that were all tasty. And, can confirm that leftovers are good over a period of days. read more

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Gave Ribbro BBQ another shot. I was in the area and wanted BBQ, and although I have not had very good experiences at this location, I opted to give it another shot. As every experience I had at this location, the service was incredible, the people working here are always super polite, very helpful and friendly. This time I ordered the Brisket and a big Korean Beef Short Rib (one bone). The Brisket was tender and juicy, I would still have preferred a little more salt, but honestly I am partial to Texas style and this is BBQ with an Asian flair, so I guess that might be why it's just not as salty as I like, not that it wasn't good, it's just my preference. The Korean Beef Short Rib was also very tender and very flavorful, and not dry at all. I did not order sides cause that's just not my thing, when I go to BBQ, I am just there to eat the meat. I am glad that this experience was much better and am gladly raising the experience to a solid 3.5 to 4 stars. read more

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1st time trying RibBros. Food arrived cold and seemed dry; not much meat on the ribs. The cornbread muffin (yes only 1 given but why bother?) was very dense and dry - like 2 day old or something odd going in here plus no butter or honey provided and no sides with the ribs; def could improve food quality and portion sizes for the price. I wished it was better bbq. Maybe I'll try it again for dine in. read more

Amazing food and such a friendly family owned restaurant. Love coming here and splitting a sandwich with my wife. If you're looking for a great barbecue, friendly staff and a nice chill night ribbro's is a great spot to visit. read more

Amazing! This is the third time here and it has not let me down. Ordering at the counter and having it on the table took about 5 minutes. Great and tasty selection. I recommend it all. Great family atmosphere. Lots of room to dine in, outgrowth or to go. Everything is available including a sink to wash your dirty hands before you dig in. Highly Recommended. Thank me later. read more

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American BBQ with a bit of a Korean flair? Sign me up. Truthfully, I think I've been spoiled with BBQ after living in Austin for a couple years. California may have Texas beat in a lot of things, but Texas has the upper hand when it comes to smokehouses. All this to say that I'm used to getting completely blown away from BBQ, and Ribbro didn't quite match that level. We got the Brisket, Pork Belly Ends, Pork Ribs, and Sausage. Brisket and Sausage were great! Pork Ribs had a nice crust but felt a bit dry to me. What Ribbro really has locked down are the sides. Hot damn! I was not expecting to be impressed by "seasonal veggies" but that broccoli may have been the best I've had in a long while. Potato salad was delicious and not heavy. And I absolutely loved the kimchi coleslaw (wasn't spicy for me). Very refreshing side to eat with your BBQ. Service was nice and friendly, and I liked the presentation of their plates too. I do think they're holding back on the heat a bit. For items labeled as "spicy," I was expecting them to pack some kind of punch. Even their red gochujang sauce, albeit very tasty, barely had any spice. One last pro for them: we don't get BBQ like this often because these kind of meals are very heavy. I end up feeling quite sluggish afterwards. I didn't get that feeling after this meal! read more

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Overall, very good experience. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Got a take out order, they thought to explicitly bag the cold items from the hot items. They also told us about the sauces at the side station before we left, would have miss this! Food was great. Had brisket, which tastes amazing. Very tender. Pulled pork was a little dry, but the aforementioned sauces really made it pop! The smoked sausage was really good, too. For sides, onions rings were great, didn't taste premade or frozen. Kimchi slaw was a nice compliment to the smoked meats. Mac and cheese was my least favorite but still decent. Gochujang BBQ sauce was good but a little on the sweet side. Original sauce felt better. Again, a great experience. Only regret was not trying them sooner! read more

Dude this place is amazing, favorite bbq spot in Irvine/ Lake Forrest area. I ordered the kimchi slaw, 1/2 lb of brisket, and bbq beans, and cornbread and toast. I must say everything was super good, brisket was juicy and tender. Beans had great flavor which wasn't too salty, and the slaw had the perfect amount of acidity. This place is such a home run, try it now! I wish I tried the ribs will be back! read more

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Wow! So yummy! We're lucky to have such delicious bbq close by!! First time here after living close by for almost two years! One of the best food places in town! Incredibly tender and smokey bbq! Mac and cheese was divine but these onion rings may be the best I ever had! The onion rings don't fall apart when you bite down and the house made ranch had delicious fresh herbs. This is our new favorite treat! We love the Korean fusion options! Service was incredible! Every staff person was incredibly kind and very helpful. They have great garnishes: pickles, pickled onion and peppers!! Can't wait to come back! read more

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So yummy. The pork belly burnt ends melt in your mouth. The kimchi slaw is packed with flavor. Their sauces, chefs kiss. The loaded fries with brisket...get in my belly. read more

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Great food and service. Cowboy dinner on the weekend is a great deal for the money and value.

Our first experience with this place was fantastic! Even though it was a busy Saturday, we tried their Saturday special and everything was absolutely delicious. To top it off, the service was super friendly, which made us instant fans. Because that first experience was so great, we decided to cater from here to celebrate my son's graduation. While the rest of the food tasted great, we were really disappointed with the loaded potatoes. As you can see from the pictures, there was absolutely nothing "loaded" about them, they were missing quite a few ingredients and just looked sad. It was a huge bummer since this was a special celebration for my son. I'd still give them another chance because the flavor is there, but they definitely missed the mark on attention to detail for our big event. read more

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If you're looking for something different from the typical BBQ spot, this Korean-inspired Texas BBQ joint is absolutely worth checking out. The fusion of flavors is really unique and brings a fresh twist to classic barbecue. The service was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. One of the highlights was the gochujang pork belly. It was incredibly juicy, packed with flavor, and had the perfect balance of smoky BBQ richness with that slightly sweet and spicy Korean kick. You can really tell they put thought into how the flavors come together. Mac and Cheese, potato salad, corn bread, and cole slaw were amazing as well. read more

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I have been here twice. The first time I went, it was an easy 5 stars. The food was delicious and hot. The corn bread was fantastic! The second time I brought my wife and really hyped it up. This was about 7 months after the first time I went by myself. I finally thought there was an amazing bbq place around here. Well our trip that time was disappointing. The food was okay but not hot like the last time. And they changed their cornbread! The first time I had it, you could tell it was homemade and fresh. The second time I got it, you could tell it came from a package and it was smaller and not hot. A real bummer when a place starts off good and then cuts corners to cut costs and still charges the same prices to customers. read more

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Delicious bbq spot and very unique sides and sauces. They have kimchi slaw and gochujang bbq sauce which were both delicious. The Mac and cheese was soooo good! Highly recommend the ribs and brisket 10/10. They have self service water and sodas. Also picked onions pickles and banana peppers on the side. Great for a big group! read more

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This was our 2nd visit, we've been craving good bbq. I had the St. Louis style 1/2 rack ribs with Mac and cheese and he had the stuffed cornbread, beans and a side of cornbread. The food here is really quality and the flavors are awesome. We went at 5:00pm on a Wednesday and we were one of two parties there surprisingly. Only thing this time I wasn't too stoked on my ribs weren't really hot and the Mac and cheese was lukewarm with unmelted shredded cheese sprinkled on top. If I wasn't starving and tired I would have asked for it to be warmed up, but the flavors were so good I just powered through We'll be back!!!!! read more

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My husband was heading home from work and asked if he could pick up something for dinner. We decided to try Ribbro Bbq for the first time. We just chose ala carte and bought brisket, pork belly and a side of beans. The flavors were amazing! The brisket just fell apart and seasoned so perfectly. You can tell they cooked it for a long time. The pork belly was cooked to perfection and had wonderful flavor. We had a large side of baked beans that were very good. My husband said the staff were very welcoming and super helpful. We will be back. read more

Random lunch stop on a hot Friday--so glad we found this place! Service was super friendly and attentive (they'll even warm up your toast!). What we ordered: * Pulled pork - perfectly cooked, super flavorful * Sausage - insanely addictive * Brisket sandwich - tender, buttery, packed with flavor * French fries - thick cut, crispy, MUST ORDER * Slaw & kimchi slaw - decent sides * Sauces - especially the extra spicy one, next-level good Me and my boyfriend loved it here--can't wait to come back! y have Cute free stickers lol!! Also: nice and clean Sauce bar station with outside Sink for convenience Overall, 5/5 ! read more

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Excellent BBQ. Order their Brisket or Brisket Sandwich and you're going to be loving life. Super clean restaurant, great service, and reasonable prices for quality BBQ. FYI - the pork belly and pork beans are awesome, I loved them, but they were too spicy for my wife and son, so don't order them if you can't hang with the heat. read more

Chaotic service tonight. Started with order online saying it would be ready in 2 mins. I gave them 20mins and it still was not ready when I go there. Lots of customers standing around confused as there only one lady working the front. She had a large order and still forgot an item she had to run out to a customers car as they were driving away. Ambiance was nice but it was the previous decor from the previous restaurant I was told by a friend. Brisket seemed like pot roast. I would not order again. I would like to try the ribs if I had to go back. Potato salad was good, cornbread was ok, and banana pudding was great. They forgot my Texas Toast that was supposed to come with my meal. And I was not given any sort of bbq sauce? With places like Wood Ranch around, I will not be returning. read more

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Love this place! it's Texas BBQ with a Korean twist! They have a couple other locations but this was the first for us. We tried a little bit of everything. Got a Friday night special, Cowboy Dinner, a pork belly sandwich, 1/2 chicken, peach cobbler, banana pudding and a bunch of sides. Standouts for us were the brisket, chicken, pork belly, Mac n cheese, fries, kimchi slaw, beans and their 2 bbq sauces. My top pick would be the Gochujang pork belly. It was so tender, not too spicy and just overall melted in my mouth. My favorite side would be their crispy fries (whole family loved it). Another top pick would be their chicken with their Gochujang bbq sauce. Yum! My least favorite thing would be their seasonal veggies and banana pudding. Veggies were just ok in my opinion and my husband didn't like it at all because it was too much mayo and seasoning. The banana pudding was just ok. A bit too liquidy to be pudding. Some people may like these though. Just wasn't our faves. We ordered takeout and the lady on the phone was super friendly. Order was ready right when we got there. They have a condiments bar with bbq sauces, pickled onions (which were ahhhmazzzing!), pickle slices and peppercinis. They even have sliced bread available for self service. Interior was clean and had that rustic Texas vibe. We were talking about what we wanted to try on our next visit during our meal. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Food was fantastic, can't wait to return with the family to treat them to this masterpiece BBQ restaurant!

Great /unique bbq , pulled pork sandwich and brisket, sweet and spicy bbq sauce and all around great food Highly recommended read more

We order from here frequently and it's always delicious but tonight, the brisket was the best ever! Please support this place. If you love barbecue, This barbecue is above and beyond. The cornbread was spectacular and the macaroni and cheese is amazing. They used to charge extra for things like macaroni and cheese or onion rings but hopefully have gotten the hint that a $30 meal should include whatever you want. read more

Great food. Great Service. Best BBQ you'll find in the area. Definitely coming back. I went here on Memorial day and stuff. More stuff. 85 characters coming. Almost there. read more

Ordered delivery through their site. Was first time trying after we had heard some good things from friends. It was pretty darn good. Brisket was not dry at all and had a great taste. We'll be coming back again! read more

Delicious little bbq spot hidden in Foothill Ranch. Has no idea this place existed but man am I impressed! Flavorful and tender brisket with some pretty delicious bbq sauces and BBQ mustard! The sauce bar over the drink station was perfect with pickles and pickled onions! The service was quick and pleasant! Just wish the food was a smidge hotter! The restaurant had a neat homey feel to it with the vibes to fit a rad BBQ spot! Would def recommend! Portions are a little bit on the bigger side! I ordered the two meat combo while two others in my party ordered the Cowboy Dinner! read more

Ribbro Bbq - Two Meat Combo - pulled pork & brisket with Mac/Cheese and Kimchi - Barbeque Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California

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The food is yummy and we enjoyed their daily special . We had barbecue chicken and it was juicy and tasty .

Everything was delicious! My husband and I both got the brisket. Charred on the outside, and even though we don't like fat, this fat was GOOD! Potato salad was great and I was dreaming when I bit into that mac and cheese. Delicious. Loved that nothing was overdone, just the basics being delicious! Will be back. Side note: the workers/ owner was very nice and friendly. Also patient when we couldn't decide. read more

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We finally tried this place after months of it being on our list. The one time we finally came to try it they were closed I think because of the incident at the Chase branch. Soo 2nd attempt we ordered out for dinner and the special was the cowboy dinner. This one was a great sampler and was great! They have sauces and a couple sides to load up on included. I liked their house sauces the best and the Korean infused one was interesting. I think the sausage definitely needed the mustard sauce with it and overall we'll definitely be coming back. The brisket and pulled pork were two of our favorite meats. We just wish this place was on the Lake Forest gift card list! read more

Wow! This place is absolutely amazing! By far the best barbecue I've had in California hands-down! I'm surprised this place hasn't gone viral online. I got the two meat platter brisket and pork belly burn ends. The kimchi, slaw and coleslaw. I am beyond impressed.! The brisket was perfectly smoked beautiful smoke ring, tender, and juicy. The pork belly burnt ends were cooked to perfection. This place is a must great friendly service as well. I'll definitely be back. read more

Ribbro Bbq - Barbeque Near Me - Foothill Ranch, California