I couldn't be more pleased at the degree with which Smorgasburg LA has taken off, and one of the great culinary gems that's emerged with that growth has been the ability to get some pretty solid BBQ in town. Unfortunately, some logistical challenges and a sub-par product have me thinking that there are much better acts worth standing in line for when compared to Stoked California BBQ. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? This star is usually a given, and it's well known that Smorgasburg is and should be associated with lines, but Stoked need to get their act together when it comes to being honest about how long people are likely going to be standing in line. I get that it's hard to turn away business, but myself and just about everyone around me were told our food would be out in between 10 and 15 minutes. A full 35 minutes later I had my one taco, and to add some pain into the mix I had to stay close to hear the numbers being called, which left me and many others without a place to hide from the sun. No Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $4.00 got me a decent sized tri-tip taco, which was fair. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Honestly? I've had some truly stellar BBQ tacos both here in Los Angeles and especially in Texas, and this was a weak taco. There was barely any tri-tip in the mix as you can see from the photo, and the peripherals ended up being distracting versus complimentary given that lack of taco meat. Single Star. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? From Ugly Drum to Moo's, there are much better meat options at Smorgasburg. No Star. read more

Stoked California BBQ - Tri Tip Taco: $4.00 - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

AMAZINGGG BBQ!! Seasoned, cooked and made perfectly. The staff are all amazing, the food is so delicious, what more could be better? If you are in the SoCal area, you MUST try this place out. I promise you it will not disappoint! Make sure to head there early before they sell out! read more

Stoked California BBQ - You MUST Check this place out! - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I wasn't too stoked on the skimpy amount of tri tip in this Taco. $4 for a street taco is quite pricey and this one had almost nothing in it. Despite the promising pictures on the menu what I got was pathetic. If your going to be stingy on the meat at least fill it with some veggies. All I could really taste was the sauce because the tiny little corn tortilla barely had any filler. This was an over priced let down. read more

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Eh, probably a personal thing, but wasn't a fan of the tri-tip platter that I got. The portions were small and I didn't know they put cheese on everything. I don't like cheese. Lol. If I had known, I would've asked for no cheese. It came with side of corn (with cheese), beans (with cheese), cole slaw, salsa, garlic bread (with cheese) and the tri-tip. The meat was a little on the tough side (overcooked) and it was unfortunate that I wasn't a fan of most of the sides and ended up not eating them (cole slaw, beans and cheese garlic bread). I did immensely enjoy their corn though, nicely savory with a nice spicy kick if I remember correctly. Honestly, I just didn't think it was worth the $14.00 I paid for such small portions of everything. I was still hungry after... :/ read more

Stoked California BBQ - Tri Tip Platter: $14.00 - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Stoked cooks up some decent tri tip and some great bread. Another menu that's pretty straight forward. You can choose between a tri tip sandwich or a tri tip plate...sweet and simple. The tri tip is tender and has a good smoked flavor. The stoked sauce and slaw adds sweetness to the meat. The winner of the sandwich however is the cheesy garlic bread. The bread was awesome! I could order the bread alone and would be satisfied. The mix on the sandwich was good but to enjoy the individual flavors, a tri tip plate will be ordered next time. Along with extra bread. Don't miss out on the cheesy garlic bread. Great stuff! Lunch 4/9/2017 read more

Stoked California BBQ - Tri tip sandwich. Lunch 4/9/2017 - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The tri tip taco is just wow! Delicious, filling, and full of flavors/textures. It's located at Smorgasburg on Sundays. This booth is a must visit. They specialize in Santa Maria style bbq. The special refreshing fruit drinks are a must try as well. Don't walk past this booth! You'll regret it! Recommendation: Tri Tip Tacos read more

Stoked California BBQ - Tri tip taco - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I stumbled upon the Stoked California BBQ stand at the 'Smorgasburg LA' Sunday market in downtown Los Angeles. Ordering their Tri Tip Sandwich appeared to be a no brainer. I couldn't resist. Unfortunately, it did not live up what I was hoping for; I wasn't completely stoked. The small Tri Tip portion was sandwiched between garlic bread with melted cheese and excess salt/seasoning. Perhaps a personal distaste. Worth noting: the staff was very friendly and pleasant. read more

Stoked California BBQ - tri tip - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Really tasty Beacon burger according to my boyfriend. The burger was really juicy and the meat melts in your mouth like butter. I don't eat meat so I wouldnt know but my bf loved the burger. However, super rude staff at Smorgasburg. The Asian cashier guy ignored my bf for a good while talking to his coworkers and arranging the forks without saying anything before finally taking our order. The cook called our number and when we came, he gave it to someone else who didnt appear to get their burger earlier. Really bad attitude before getting to enjoy the food. read more

This is way over priced, quality isn't that great... burned the toast and the portions are small... tried to sell it as big portion but you be the judge.. platter was supposed to have pork but again let's look at the picture. Brought it to two peoples attention and they could care less. Yeah... pass up in this. read more

Stoked California BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What's better than california BBQ on a warm Los Angeles Sunday? Walking into Smorg it's the first thing you smell, and the first thing you want to eat. The infectious BBQ smoke that comes from the pit lingers throughout the lot and is too good to ignore. The tri-tip is juicy and and the pork belly is to die for. Their menu is straight and to the point and if you're looking for just a taste, it's the taco you want to order. For $4 you get a quick tri-tip bite that will keep you wanting more. The melon juice is the thing to get! Strawberry lemonade is amazing and they make it from scratch every morning, but the melon juice is a flavor your can't just get anywhere. read more

I have had Santa Maria bbq and their Tri-tip is on point here! I got the platter to have a taste of everything and I did not regret it! Their pork belly is nice and tender. Their corn is delicious with a lil spicy kick! Hot links, beans, coleslaw and cheese bread was delicious as well! Recommend trying their melon juice too! Mario helped us out and is a really cool dude! I give him kudos for grilling up our meat! read more

Stoked California BBQ - Stoked platter! - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came down to BBQ day at Smorgasburg and Stoked was my favorite. We tried a couple BBQ spots but I must say, Stoked is something extra special. I had the sandwich and first off, the toast French bread bun works and the amount of meat they put was plenty. The side of salsa was actually pretty smart, which initially I didn't think it would work. But it was delicious. The wait was long because of the long line but sooooo worth it. Oh and gotta try the lemon juice. AMAZING. read more

Stoked California BBQ - YASSSSSS - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best BBQ at Smorgasburg LA! Don't keep walking around the festival and stop right here. My father loves smoking food and on visiting from out of state he was wowed by the quality of this smoked food. He said it was better than the smoked BBQ he tried in Texas when I lived out there. Try the BBQ sample platter! Also the Lemonade is lovely. read more

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What can I say, other than I'm so stoked to have been able to try them at their launch at Smorgasburg LA! The line never died down, but it was worth the wait! We ordered the plate and the sandwich. The sandwich was astonishing!!! Meaty, crispy, cheesy, creamy, spicy and just flat out delicious! Now the plate, it was perfectly balanced with the strawberry spring mix salad with their lemon vinaigrette, bomb af stoked version of elote, garlic cheese bread, salsa, and the star of the plate, the tri-tip. The tri-tip was so flavorful, juicy, and tender. I really need to have their Stoked Sauce on deck all the time! It had a great kick and wished I had more on my plate. Hope to see them again at Smorgasburg LA!!! They NEED to be there every weekend because I NEED the STOKED SAUCE!!!! read more

Stoked California BBQ - The Stoked Tri-Tip Plate! Tasty, flavorful, and tender tri-tip! - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hope the restaurant isn't as slow as their booth at Smorgasburg. 6th in line and counting, at 10 minutes. Whaaaat? What is MY problem that I'm standing here waiting? read more

Wait time is ridiculous...30 min for 3 nothing special tacos. Cashier telling people 10-15 min wait when clearly it was twice that. Save your time and go to one of the other 50 options here that will serve you better food in a faster time read more

Came in to the market today and was craving some meat....pause....stopped by Stoked and got the tritip sandwich. It was delicious. The meat was cooked perfectly and the toasted baguette is on point. The salsa though.....so damn good. Two thumbs up for presentation as well. It's a definite try. I will get the platter next time. Hope to see them back at the market. read more

I ordered "Tri Tip Sandwich" and "Strawberry Lemonade", I was disappointed. The sandwich portion is very small for the price I paid. I wish they have a picture or display of what's on the menu so you know what to expect. Also, the smoked sauce seems to be little to nothing on the Garlic bread. I am sorry the negative review.... read more

I wasn't familiar with what a "Santa Maria-style" taco was, and maybe I'm still not. But I had two of Stoked's delicious tri-tip tacos on Sunday at Smorgasburg and I was seriously impressed. Great meat, great toppings, good heat and an overall delicious taco experience. read more

Today was the second time I have driven from Orange County to eat Stoked! and it is worth the trip even with 5 freeway traffic. BIG fan of their tri tip sandwiches, the corn, and their melon drink. This week they also had some sausage which was a nice addition from when I had it the first time. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the mood for some unique bbq. I've taken friends from out of state who were here on vacation and my mother/brother all who thanked me afterwards...while going back to order a second tri trip sandwich! read more

Nothing about this was particularly good. I got a really well-done (as in overcooked) piece of meat, the rub is just like a seasoned salt they put on after cooking, and the portion wasn't substantial for the price. The salad had zero dressing, just a mushy strawberry, and the salsa was meh. The garlic bread was cold and the cheese wasn't melty. The only good thing was the corn, and even that was pretty oily somehow. But overall the biggest drawback was the overcooked meat. If it's your specialty, do it right. Oh and I saw people get the sandwiches, and they were hilariously small. read more