I just picked up his seasonal stash of Tamales. He had 4 kinds of flavors running this year:…read morebrisket, green chili chicken, and red and green pork. Now, I'm from San Diego and spoiled with great Mexican food. After moving to Irvine, I have had trouble finding legit Mexican food. I just stuffed each flavor into my mouth and omg, they are sooooo good. Meats are so flavorful. No salsa/hot sauce needed. The meat to masa ratio, you're getting the meat that you paid for. I mean each and every one is just filled with meat. I've tried his regular bbq at his 1 year anniversary and ya'll are sleeping on this. Fall off the bone ribs, brisket sandwich was so yums, and you can't ever go wrong with Mac and cheese. They do weekend pop ups at Syncopated Brewing in Long Beach. Be sure to check em out.

Nothin' but friggin goodness and quality ingredients. Brisket is a favorite of mine, but so are his…read moreribs!

Fantastic smoked meats thoughtfully prepared. Definitely a cut above most local BBQ places. It is…read morebasically take-out and certainly not the cheapest around, but good value when the quality is factored in. Quite a variety of items offered. Their hours can be a bit challenging, think they are currently open around 30hrs/week. Heard there may be a change of ownership in the works.

This is really more of a grab and go establishment with no where to sit inside and two small patio…read moretables outside. The inside was hot and thick and all of the meats in the case were vacuum sealed. They have a paper menu on the counter and sides listed on a chalkboard to the side. I thought it was humid in there but this couple came in after me and they were gushing about how smokey the air was so I think maybe I didnt appreciate the atmosphere for what it was. I got a brisket sandwich (add pickles) and when I asked about sides, he told me mac salad or potato with a preference on the potato so that's what I got. He then gave me a sampler of their smoked dips on crackers and I gotta say the chicken was the best one, but it was pretty expensive. I think it was like 22 dollars for 8 ounces, so I passed. While I was waiting for my food, that other couple came in and they were ordering a LOT. When they asked about sides, the guy gestured to the menu and told them all were available. I was like wait what, I thought (based on the time of day) they only had the two he offered to me. He was like, nah we have more. So then I put in a second transaction to get a side of their chili and red beans and rice. I felt a little weird about it because it was served in the same plastic containers as the cold items, but heated so the sides and lid were all suctioned in. Overall I thought the sides were delicious and service was very kind despite the previous lack of clear communication but my sandwich was just kind of whatever. Plus the menus didnt have any prices so I didnt know how much anything was until it was time to tap my card so it was a little $$$.

My father in law born in '58 was raised in West Grove and before moving closer to main street, grew…read moreup going to this family owned business here (he claimed he remembered seeing the original family members who started it all) with his mother and grandmother. My own parents lived around the corner for 30 years before recently moving. My dad and I always used to race here to get our weekend dinner supplies. All in all, this is a great shop. Personable people (family owned for sure), affordable prices, GREAT quality food, clean and full of history. I've even heard from other people who grew up in the area all the way at my work in LA county who rave about that store. My folks may have moved to another state and my father in law is no longer with us, but I for one will keep getting my best meats at this butcher's shop!

I've been going to Brees' on and off for over a decade. I'm honestly surprised I hadn't 5 stars…read morethem sooner. All sandwiches are $12-15 depending on what you order. I got the $15 Italian with everything and it was loaded with fresh veggies, Boar's Head meats and cheese, mayo, mustard, etc. Previously I've gotten sliced meat by the pound as well. Staff is helpful and if you aren't sure what cut you want to buy on the raw meats...just ask! The customer behind me said his Dad wanted pork chops to smoke on the Traeger. They helped him pick the right cut & optional if you want it seasoned or as is. There's a few potatoes, onions, and seasoning in the shelves. A great one stop shop option! (The Char crust brand is great.)

As an Asian girl who knows nothing about making tacos and yet needed to buy 40+ lbs of taco meat…read moreand 500+ tortillas for a party, the employees here were SO helpful and patient in helping me figure out what cuts to purchase and whether it should be premarinated. One of the guys even offered and helped me carry everything to my trunk. On top of that, the meat was delicious AND affordable. Having the option for precut and premarinated meat was such a game changer for food prep. Our tacos got rave reviews. Will definitely be back for the taco Tuesday deals!! The store was also impeccably clean. FYI for 75 people (46 adults and 29 little kids), 38 lbs of meat and 350 tortillas were enough with some extra. The corn tortillas there were thick enough not to need double layering and didn't fall apart. For our carne asada tacos, we purchased carne picada since I learned it was the same as diezmillo, except pre-chopped. Even if the cut you're looking for doesn't come pre-marinated, they will marinate it for you if you ask! We ended up purchasing the La Carniceria Meat Market brand meat seasoning to use on the carne picada while grilling and it was superb. In the future I might also take them up on the offer to get the marinade on the side, and marinate it an hour before so it's not too mushy on the grill. 5 STARS for flavor, value, and service!!

I've been here a couple of times, but this was my first time using their online ordering system…read more The instructions say to go directly to the cashier and skip the line to pick up your order faster, so that's exactly what I did. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. When I went to the cashier, the employee with the black hair completely ignored me and continued helping other customers who walked around me. I don't like being put in awkward situations, but I eventually had to speak up and let her know I was there to pick up an online order before she acknowledged me. After confirming my order, she asked one of the carniceros to retrieve it. He was the only employee who thanked me and made me feel welcomed. The cashier, on the other hand, rang me up with a noticeable attitude. I understand that busy times can be stressful, but I don't understand why I was met with such negativity when I approached with a positive attitude and simply followed the pickup instructions. To make matters worse, one of the black gloves the cashier had been using while handling the cheese somehow ended up inside my bag with my shrimp. That was very concerning from a food safety standpoint. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. A friendly acknowledgment and better attention to food handling would make a big difference in the customer experience.

Good service, fast.Meating is an absolute standout in the KBBQ scene! They've masterfully blended…read moreKorean barbecue traditions with unique Chinese flavors, creating a truly unforgettable dining experience. The quality of the meat is top-notch, and the variety of cuts is impressive. I recently tried their lunch special, and I was blown away by the value. It's the perfect way to enjoy their delicious food without breaking the bank. If you're a fan of KBBQ or simply looking for something different, Meating is a must-try!

The food was great and the meat quality was pretty top notch! I love the self serve all you can eat…read morechoice but having them come to the table to cook for us wasn't bad! Ok, so the reason why I am giving this place a 4 star review is because of the bathroom situation. The bathroom was inside an abandoned bowling ally? and it was very dirty.

Ham was amazing EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE the butcher answered all questions and let us taste the…read moreham

Ordered a box of game hens with delivery. They delivered the box right at the time they said they…read morewould and it was a far delivery. I will definitely be ordering from them again.

Rigo is the best waiter at meat! He helped us immediately and was so helpful and kind. He was…read moreknowledgeable in the menu and gave the best recommendations for drinks and food. I absolutely loved everything! I highly recommend coming here and asking for him. Best service by far.

Visiting from out of town and was very impressed with our first time to this restaurant. Great…read morelocation to the pier, food was outstanding (highlights: scallops and ribeye) and decor was beautiful, perfect for a date night. I liked that the manager Brian stopped by and checked in on our food and the bottle of red I ordered. Will definitely be back.