Moo’s Craft BBQ in Lincoln Heights serves some of the best BBQ not just in LA, but all of California.

Phillips Bar-B-Que is a super-popular takeout joint in West Adams. Get the chicken sausage.

A’s BBQ is an excellent Chicano pop-up serving smoked meats, smashburgers, and fried chicken sandwiches.

Ray’s BBQ in Huntington Park serves Texas-style smoked meats that rival the ones in the Lone State.

My Father’s BBQ is an incredible Texas/Alabama-style smoked meats spot in Carson.

River Street BBQ is a roaming pop-up with some of our favorite pulled pork in LA.

Ugly Drum is home to some of the best pastrami you'll find in LA.

Memphis Grill in North Hollywood serves delicious Memphis-style BBQ in a low-key atmosphere.

Max City BBQ in Eagle Rock has good all-around BBQ - particularly their St. Louis-style ribs.

Horse Thief is an excellent place to eat BBQ and dodge the crowds at Grand Central Market.

Flatpoint BBQ is a roaming pop-up with some of the best pastrami in town.

Birdeye is a Venice-based bird pop-up (try saying that ten times fast) operating out of Dudley Market.

Neighborhood BBQ is the incredible Griffith Park BBQ pop-up born straight from a pandemic closure.

L.A. Brisket is a shop in Chinatown that specializes in all things barbecue - if the name didn't already clue you in to that fact.

This roaming pop-up is serving excellent Santa Maria-style BBQ.

Soh Grill House is a very solid Korean BBQ spot in Pasadena.