I'm from the South so I'm picky about my bbq and my soul food. I think this is really great food. Period. I don't order it as much as I'd like for delivery because they don't offer cokes, teas, etc. wish they would. read more

I ordered a half baby back ribs dinner (half rack, 2 sides) with mac and cheese and baked beans over the phone. The food was ready very quickly (20 minutes) and the ribs were great!! They weren't overdressed with sauce which I liked! The mac and cheese and baked beans fell flat to me, but I would definitely order the ribs a la carte next time! :) read more

Uncle Andre's BBQ - Half Baby Back Ribs Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Studio City, California

1 star is because this business is flakey as FU$@. Rarely open advertised business hours are inaccurate. No one answers the phone. Horrible business practice. read more

Love this place. Fair prices and real fried chicken. Go to spot for catering or small party. Also Friday specials start at 6.99$ unheard of in LA. read more

This guy crushes it. Friday Gumbo is legit! BBQ is some of the best I've had in LA. Don't miss out.

Been a customer of Uncle Andre's for quite some time now and let me tell you- one thing Andre doesn't do is disappoint!!!! From the service to every meal I've ever had has been nothing short of absolute excellence! You can tell he cares about his food, it definitely shows in every bite. Thank you for always satisfying my taste buds! read more

Staff is nice and prices are inexpensive, parking is minimal and compact (in a small strip mall plaza). I've been here twice, first time in 2014 and last time 11/2017...both times, WAY too salty for me! That being said, a lot of people eat here so it just depends on your salt intake preference and daily dose. Chicken wing combo/plate are party wings with two sides; I added an additional side and corn bread. Greens are cooked without meat for those wondering and on no-meat diets. Chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. ***tip: CASH ONLY, ATM inside charges $1.25*** read more

Uncle Andre's BBQ - 7 piece wing plate with two sides included...additional side and cornbread extra - Barbeque Near Me - Studio City, California

I've been coming here since I was in high school in the early 2000s and it's one of my favorite restaurants in Los Angeles. I've never had hot links that come close to theirs and the tangy BBQ sauce is incredible. They've always been super friendly to my friends and I as well. I would highly recommend to anyone, the baked beans and corn bread are my favorite sides. Great fries too. Definitely worth your time and money, you won't regret it. In fact, I just had it for lunch today! read more

My friends have been raving about this spot so I had to give it a try. I must say the food is pretty good! It has the flavor that I'd expect. I just wish the portions were a little bigger. I had the fried shrimp, wish there were more or larger shrimp. Fried chicken was good. Sides. Mac and cheese could be better, but it is what I expected. Overall good just a little over priced. That's the only thing that has stopped me from going. read more

This "should" be a 2 star review BUT - They are really lovely people. Sadly, not great BBQ. Pricing isn't great and the Pork Ribs were dry and tough. I could taste a very tiny amount of smoke. They need to cook their ribs on a slower heat, for longer time and until they hit a temp past 200. Very disappointing. Won't be back. read more

Really rude ! Walked in order what was on chuck board , the guy right away loudly" These are lunch specials ,is already passed the time " I didn't even care about the price ,I just thought that's the menu ! Right away he assumed I am trying to get a deal ! Sad ! So I just walked away ! How could you eat food from some where the guys shows he doesn't like you right at the get go ?!! God knows what he would have served me ! So to be safe I just went elsewhere ! No thanks ! Keep the attitude ! The soup nazi was just a joke ,to have attitude doesn't make your business more popular or maybe is just your nature at that place read more

Wow ... uncle Andres .. a LA sleeper ... best fried chicken in LA not just the best fried chicken in the valley not just the best fried chicken in north Hollywood but I would have to say that uncle Andres is the best fried chicken in the entire Los Angeles area read more

BEWARE! Very disorganized and poorly run. I would often call or come by to place an order but either they didn't pick up or were unexpectedly closed during normal posted business hours. My first order was a couple of years ago when I ordered fried chicken and paid for it but after 20 minutes was given BBQ chicken claiming they ran out of fried chicken earlier in the day. Why would you not tell me this when I ordered instead of substituting without consent? Today, I thought I would try again and asked specifically if he had everything in the Combo meal. He said yes, and I ordered it with fried chicken. First I was charged more than $28 instead of the $22 on the menu + tax. If prices changed, then it should be posted or explained. Then the combo had a couple of thin pieces of sliced beef instead of the expected beef rib. Another bait and switch. Fried chicken was moist but lacked any seasoning. Pork ribs were tough and tasteless. Hot link was "meh". Not coming here ever again. read more

This is the best soul food in LA..the fried chicken, candied yams, and mac n cheese are just bussin'! 10/10, bomb delicious

Very unassuming restaurant with minimal seating, but don't let the strip mall location or size deter you, these artists know what they're doing. I usually get the quarter chicken with two sides and it's plenty of good. They recently switched from styrofoam containers to re-useable containers (the chicken sometimes melted the styrofoam). They're always busy so my recommendation is to call ahead with your order, or bring your patience... but you'll be well rewarded. And try not to inhale their mac&cheese. read more

I found uncle andre's in the late 90's, this was my spot for bbq. It is its own thing, but well worth it. I live in Nashville now and I've tried so many different places in the south being in the road. Andre's is still very unique and amazing, I can't say enough. What's better is the boys are from my home town San Diego and they show the love for our city. Go pointers!!! The sides are so good and I love their fried chicken, I usually get the beef ribs, baby backs and hot link sausage with greens and that amazing potato salad. I miss this spot, I haven't been in about 4 years. I can't wait to come back and hang with y'all! read more

Cant say anything about the food because even though they say they are open until 9pm I am sitting in parking lot at 8:10 pm after placing an online order! Complete waste of time! I won't come back for free Update 10/8/2018. Fool me once shame on you Fool me twice shame on me. Guess this shame is in me! This POS joint took my online order, charged my xard, accepted the order and then was CLOSED AGAIN 15 minutes later at 7:15pm Hey OWNER! Fix your hours and stop wasting peoples time!!!!! read more

The food is great, all around, from meats to sides. No complaints. 5 Star even. (Which is the only reason this gets 2 stars instead of 1) When you can get it. This might be one of the most unreliable food establishments I've ever been to. The hours they post online, and on their door, seem to mean absolutely nothing. I've tried to order (via phone or in person) on multiple occasions, during posted business hours, and they were just closed. Priced on the high side but not unreasonable (the norm for BBQ), but what's the point if you can't even get the food? There's a lot of better options in the valley. read more

I was fiending for fried chicken. Thought i'd try these guys out because of their reviews and drove over the hill from Hollywood. Arrived at 7:50p on a Thursday night. wouldn't take mu order because they said they were closing early, and there were two people sitting there waiting for their food which was cooking. I told him how far i drove just to try their chicken, and dude straight told me "we ain't got chicken tonight". There's a neon sign in their window that says "Chicken And Waffles". Went home hungry. Not coming back. read more

I had an unfortunate mishap with my meal. Initially, I was unsatisfied with how it was handled, but Joseph stepped in and unexpectedly comped my meal! Prior to the "mishap," the little bit I did taste was amazing! I got the fried shrimp with greens, Mac & cheese & fries. Flavor of everything was on point! Portions aren't the largest, but it's enough - that's not what you're paying for! Possibly the best tasting soul food I've had in LA - tied with Simply D' Licious in Mid City. It's not the closest, but if I'm ever back in the area they will get their money back! If Joseph didn't step in this review would've been totally different and I never would've looked back. Now, I will definitely be coming back! A happy customer is a returning customer . read more

Really like the food. Its our goto for Hollywood Bowl events. Really like the chicken and fish.

I'm always in the hunt for a good mom and pop BBQ place. This popped up Yelp. Pictures alone were enough to entice my visit. Parking - the lot isn't too small, but does get crowded. Studio City is notorious for parking enforcers so be careful with street parking. Bathroom - none! Drops a star. Being that BBQ is basically a finger food, I would prefer to wash my before the meal as well. How on Earth are you going to eat BBQ, get your fingers all sticky from sauce and not have a bathroom to wash up? No hand wipes offered either. So either you'll have to rely on their napkins or bring some hand wipes. BBQ beef ribs - Best part is they are boneless! I believe this place uses a dry rub, because the meat was so overly seasoned and salty that I couldn't get past two bites. I tried pouring extra BBQ sauce but that was way too vinegary. My stomach was getting pissed off, and I didn't want to have any stomach problems at a place WITHOUT a bathroom! BBQ chicken - this was really good. Juicy and tender. Collard greens - It taste like it was boiled in vinegar and Tabasco. It stripped my tongue of any living taste buds. Mac and cheese - This was pretty good. It was very cheesy, and gooey. Sweet potatoes - it honestly tasted like they were from the can and just microwaved. Banana pudding - no bananas in the pudding. How are you going to call this banana pudding and not put any bananas? The pudding itself was just overall lacking. Peach cobbler - "We don't have any today." When I asked if they had them on specific days. The cashier frustratedly replied, "We don't have any today." Why two stars versus one? Because I'm hoping I came on an off day. Maybe it just my ribs that were heavily seasoned. I'd like to give this place another shot and try their fried catfish. read more

Uncle Andre's BBQ - Top left; BBQ Beef rib combo with Mac & cheese and collards. Right: yams and potato salad. Bottom: combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - Studio City, California

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Had uncle Andres first at a friends party. Was very good for local BBQ. Every-time I try to order I seem to have a hard time getting through. I wish it was a little more accessible but it is def worth it if you want to get your BBQ fix. read more

We just moved to the area and have been hitting up all of the local BBQ joints. Boyfriend stopped here after work and picked up our dinner to go. He said the service was very friendly. The food took a while, but thats because they cooked it fresh. The trip tip was put on when it was ordered. 20 minutes later and a short drive we were good to go. I thought the tri tip had nice flavor and was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The seasoning was decent and the accompany sauce was just ok. We also had the baby back ribs half slab ( wanted a full slab but there was a mix up). Sauce on the side helped keep it low carb. The ribs were average. Slightly tender and with a good char. Garlic broccoli was fresh and nicely buttered. read more

I have to admit that after reading the reviews about rudeness and inconsistent business hours, my husband and I were reluctant to try this place, but a strong craving for fried chicken took over whatever logical arguments my mind was making to avoid it, and after mentally reassuring myself that I could take some abuse for a good fried chicken, we gathered enough courage and off we went....now...if it could only be open. Well, it was open and there was parking available!! I am so glad we went with our gut feeling (literally!). The place is clean, the place is graded "A", and the guys cooking and serving the food are not trained waiters but they are efficient and their food is delicious. I will keep coming back, every time I crave fried chicken, this is my go-to-place in the Valley. read more

Having a craving for some BBQ and searching for somewhere new I ended up here at Uncle Andre's in the afternoon somewhere after lunch and before dinner time. Located in a strip plaza Uncle Andre's is a small place, as we enter we seat ourselves as the waitress was "MIA", when she finally popped out of the back she was very friendly, but her waitress skills were sketchy *(she was very forgetful as we had to remind her for things numerous times). As were ordering they were out of a couple items we wanted, how can you run out when you're open like seven more hours, Oh well......here's a rundown of what we did have. Fried Wings - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2b0t01mATtzhY3s-o-TxvA?select=o8iyiYfAdvMqSGaZLtUekg NO I didn't mean Hot Wings they have NO sauce, BUT....... they are about the size of a Volkswagen Bug and you get (7) for like $7.25, the ONLY Hot? sauce they have is a Louisiana style hot sauce, which is a vinegar based sauce that's a little spicy not hot although I used it http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2b0t01mATtzhY3s-o-TxvA?select=_f7RaxKwMbZ76aGjedK2Lg I didn't really care for it. Wings were cooked nicely, had a beautiful crunch and plenty of meat on these LARGE wings, two thumbs up just wish you had a better hot sauce. 5-Stars Pulled Pork Sandwich w/Side (fries) - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2b0t01mATtzhY3s-o-TxvA?select=5A1UJfmAxnAn9kdrqvnDAA The pork itself was pretty good though I didn't care for the sauce and the meat comes pre-sauced http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2b0t01mATtzhY3s-o-TxvA?select=MoEPIN0fD1z3BspM6Azjgw fries would have been better with some seasoning but were good. 3.5-Stars Tri-Tip plate w/2-Sides - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2b0t01mATtzhY3s-o-TxvA?select=SHvp0UUnM8pVqm5ULMZvRQ I'd highly recommend you ask for sauce on the side as they drench the meat in sauce, unfortunately I didn't know this nor did I like their sauce, http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2b0t01mATtzhY3s-o-TxvA?select=AUvqyD8biFKVWYeFb1Z4pg it tasted heavy in some spice maybe clove? but didn't really love the flavor, meat though was great too bad it was sauced to hell. 3-Stars Mac n Cheese - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2b0t01mATtzhY3s-o-TxvA?select=ogtfNG2iPfkj5xw1v9q7hQ Nice and moist, mac was cooked nicely and a good amount of cheese though I wished it had more cheese it was good. 4-Star Cole Slaw - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/2b0t01mATtzhY3s-o-TxvA?select=GwG6jHaKTrhvkps6GysTig I like cole slaw but I'm picky, but Uncle Andre knows how to make some cole slaw it's DELICIOUS. 5-Stars Sides seemed to be better that main dishes or maybe I'd liked it better if sauce was on the side, but it is what it is and how I got it....3-Stars read more

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Perfect neighborhood spot with very good comfort food. Always a nice vibe at Uncle Andre's BBQ.

BBQ isn't very good but I'm from Kansas City so my standard is way too high.. yams and fried chicken are good, Mac is bland kinda like box, bbq I won't judge because it's unfair but it's always hot and fresh ... every time I go there they are out of something this time it was cornbread because (and I quote from the older lady at the register) it's too close to closing" wtf ppl gotta learn how to business read more

They have signed celebrities photos all over the place, including a picture of Usher with his shirt open. Sort of weird for a bbq place, but whatever. The food was amazing. We got several combo plates which included, pork ribs, chicken, sausage and beef. Everything was delicious, although the beef could have been a bit juicier. They also have a ton of sides, including mac n' cheese (my favorite), baked beans, red beans and rice, etc... I think one of these combos could feed 2 people with no problem, and probably 3. But that's just me. read more

This is a cool little whole in the wall type of place located in a small strip mall in a mostly residential area of Studio City. This is mostly a take-out place that caterers to the local studio crowd, but they do have some seating if you cannot resist the urge to chowdown on your food. Like the previous reviews of this place, if you're planning on frequenting this place during the high traffic hours of lunch or dinner, order your food prior to arrival to minimize your wait time as everything here is made to order, but still be prepared to wait upon arrival. Unlike others, I don't see this as a detriment as I prefer my food to be cooked with the passion that these guys have for their BBQ. They have a pretty simple menu of traditional southern BBQ favorites. BBQ Chicken, Fried Chicken, Hot Links, Ribs, sides of red beans and rice, collard greens, mac & cheese, etc... For me, the stand by's here are its BBQ chicken which as previously stated is grilled to order. The sauce and seasoning is on par and they apparently marinate these bad boys for some time prior to use. The one special they have on Fridays is gumbo, but you definitely need to order that before hand as they have a tendency to run out, and once they run out, they run out...so reserve yours before hand. read more

Was looking to support and local black business and also satisfy my hankering for some good BBQ! The man at the register, who I'm assuming is the owner, was very warm and friendly. The food was AMAZING I ordered the Tri tip & baby back ribs. TO. DIE. FOR. The sides are are all amazing and well seasoned! Will definitely be coming back. Thank you Uncle Andre's! read more

Just tried this place for the first time - SO GOOD! The fried chicken was tender and crispy, the mac n cheese is the best side of mac n cheese you'll find anywhere, and let me please call your attention to the candied yams...do not sleep on those they are absolute heaven. I'll be back soon for sure! read more

I wanted to place an order for delivery through Postmates. Postmates listed the restaurant as being closed, despite it being 5:30pm on a Tuesday. I decided to give Uncle Andre's a call and sure enough, they were open. I tried to politely inform the gentleman on the phone that Postmates mistakenly had them listed as closed. He said, and I quote, "they're a separate company, that has nothing to do with us and I don't know anything about that" and abruptly hung up on me. Yikes, I was just trying to let you know you were missing out on business because of an error. The food may be great, but the people here are breathtakingly rude and I've since moved on to Holy Cow for my BBQ needs. read more

I loooooove Uncle Andre's, everything I've had from here has been fire! I usually get the ribs and they're so tasty. Always really friendly staff and fast service! It always satisfies my craving for some good southern food read more

I decided to order takeout from Andre's for the first time myself. It is close by and seemed like a good option. I've tried some of their other dishes ordered by family in the past. I ordered the ribs, which were fairly good. Not the best in LA and not the best price, but they hit the spot. What was disappointing was the customer service. The brunette/dark haired lady working the register could stand to learn a thing or two about customer service. Look, I understand that it's been a long day and you want to go home, but there's no need to cop a salty attitude when a first time customer asks you simple questions. Apparently other reviewers have taken notice of their end of day rudeness as well. Personally, the experience left a sour taste in my mouth. I will take my business elsewhere when I'm in the mood for this type of food. It'd rather travel a little further for better food at a better price and employees that are more welcoming and appreciate the business you bring as a customer. read more

I was surprisingly impressed! My family is from the south, so I'm big on flavor. Especially my soul food! I had catfish and Mac n cheese and WOW was it delicious! The Mac and cheese is BANGINNNN!!! (I'd say better than my moms, but I'm not that crazy ). Black Owned, very kind and respectful. I'll absolutely be back read more

I really enjoyed the food when I'm actually able to order. I've ordered food from here at least three times in 2020. I love the fried chicken dinner. I enjoy the Mac and cheese. Collard greens are delicious. BUT it has been nearly impossible to order in the last couple months. It was hard before but now...No one answers the phone. They don't follow their listed business hours so you call to make sure they're open and order, busy tone every time. The food is good and I like supporting a black owned business. I just wish they were more consistent with answering the phone. read more

So it was one of those days when you wake up craving REAL bbq... I lazed around a while then hopped on here to see what Los Angeleites had to offer up on the subject. One hour later I arrive at this EXTREMELY unassuming little joint. Strip mall, semi residential area, VALLEY!!!! AMAZING!!!!! Um, AMAZING!!! The place is itty bitty, and the decor could be improved although the signed photos of Mary J Blige and Dolly Parton on the wall need to stay. The bbq chicken was maybe the moistest chicken Ive ever had in my mouth. It made a squishy kissing sound when ripped open. The beef ribs were FANTASTIC, no bones!!!!!!!! The sides were yum as well, I had collard greens, mac n cheese, red beans and rice and corn on the cob. Please do yourselves a favor and go...now...go! read more

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I'm a fried chicken connoisseur and rarely order it to avoid disappointment. Let me just say "DAMN" that was excellent. Sweet, crispy, well seasoned and moist! The mac & cheese was good too. Coleslaw was meh. Back to the chicken... don't skip it. Wow. read more

Amazing delicious food. The service is definitely amazing but the wait time can be a factor, when deciding where to spend my money. Definitely the best bbq spot in the valley. I will definitely visit back, just not as often as I would like because of the wait time. read more

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