Baby Blues BBQ

I'm not typically going for a BBQ joint but I think the warm weather or the moon position sort gave me the feeling of trying Baby Blues. Honestly I'm happy I went and it for sure didn't give me the blues. Yes the place is rustic some might call it funky but it works. I like the big L shaped bar in the middle on which you can sit from both sides. That somehow gives you the opportunity to strike up conversations with random other guests or just enjoy the moment by yourself. I tried their Cesar salad Mac and Cheese and pulled pork shoulder sandwich. I like that the pork wasn't smothered in sauce . Sauces came on the side so to each its own. You can bathe in them, simply dip or forgo them. The presentation is rather smartly done. The Caesar , oh well it's a Caesar not much to say about it. The mac and cheese was rather tasty but could have stayed in the oven a bit longer to make it a bit less saucy. The pulled pork was tasty. I didn't care for the brioche as it loses its texture too quickly. I'd love to try it on a French baguette or a sourdough roll with a crust and id add gruyere. Again the sandwich was good it just gave me ideas on how I'd try to enhance it. Well done thanks chef

Being from Austin, TX, I know good BBQ—and I’ll admit, I was skeptical about trying it away from home. But the craving hit hard, so I ordered ¼ lb pulled pork, ½ lb brisket, the Texas beef rib, and their mac & cheese. Everything was delicious! The brisket stole the show: smoky, flavorful, and so tender I regretted not ordering a full pound. The Texas beef rib was a fun adventure—huge, meaty, and nicely smoked. I don’t usually eat beef ribs back home, but the Texan in me had to try it. Leftovers even made the perfect breakfast with eggs. Pulled pork was flavorful and juicy—I skipped the sandwich so I could taste the meat on its own. (Pro tip: it’s just as good the next day in a quick sandwich.) And the mac & cheese? Creamy, cheesy perfection; true to the South. It could have been my #1, but I didn’t want to overshadow the BBQ. Leftovers from this meal fed me two more times—I basically walked out feeling like I got away with a steal. A special shoutout to Jackie, the manager that night. She had the kind of warmth and hospitality that makes you feel like you’ve known her forever. She even indulged my Texan request for pickles with my BBQ (no judgment here!) and walked me through their sauces—each one worth trying, especially if you mix them for fun flavor combos. Bottom line: I’ll be back. Next time I’ll try more of their menu (and fingers crossed for peach cobbler!). If you’re anywhere nearby, it’s worth the trip. They blend Southern BBQ beautifully—and yes, this Texas girl gives it a thumbs up. Also, the atmosphere/ambiance of the restaurant is through and through a Southern vibe! IYKYK

What a surprise , stumble upon this quirky restaurant. So happy we did the food was amazing and service was fantastic. Very interesting layout and design. The root beer was the best I’ve had . Have to order pig candy bacon . If you in San Francisco you have give this place a go. Thank you chef and waitress 🙏🏻. If this review has been a help let me know ❤️

So I finally decided to try this place. I tried out the sausage plate with a chile verde cheddar pork sausage that comes with rice & beans and cornbread. The flavor of the sausage was delicious but some of my beans were undercooked and hard. I thought the cornbread was horrible and lacked that cornbread texture and flavor. For a $27.16 price tag with a drink I was highly disappointed with only two small sausages. That was definitely not $30 worth of food or service when the guy played dominoes the whole time I was there with a customer. I highly doubt I will try anything else from here again!

I really like this place. I learned about them from the SF locals so during breaks from work I will find a park and come here and throw down. The food is always fresh and the staff is always friendly. I’ve tried multiple items here including the blackened catfish and the brisket which is awesome also. I like the beef links to. This is a laidback gem in the mission.

GOOD EATS! LOVED the Mac and cheese! Also loved that they had homemade sauces of every spice level. Baby back ribs are really good. The spice of the Hot Link added a nice kick. Great music selection with nice and welcoming servers. Bathrooms were clean and stocked with toilet paper. Overall I would most definitely go back!

This is really excellent barbecue space near the Bernal Heights area of San Francisco. Special shout out for the amazing meet and side dishes that they have here. Parking isn’t even that bad and there’s plenty of side street parking. Should you find it. The food here is excellent. They have a good variety of sandwiches and smoked meats and also barbecue plates. It’s a pretty good value proposition for what it is and we didn’t feel like it was overly expensive at all. I ended up getting smoked beef ribs with a side of macaroni and it was some of the best barbecue I’ve had in a very long time. It was actually enough to feed three people surprisingly. The brisket sandwiches were also amazing. The restaurant also has a really cool vibe to it. Everything looks very rustic in the outdoor of the restaurant looks like it belongs in San Francisco. It seems like it has a lot of history. Everything was very clean, they have a bar, and the seating was well organized, and easy to find. I had to take some stars off because there was an older gentleman that received us and was extremely rude. Our actual server was much nicer and enjoyable. Other than the initial service, this is a great place if you want some good barbecue

We visited here for the first time to celebrate a birthday. Generous servings! My daughter loved the smoked chicken (we even ordered extra to bring home)! Everything was so delicious: fantastic mac n cheese, collard greens, coleslaw, ribs, sausages! We're always looking for great BBQ, and Baby Blues is just that. Friendly service and cool atmosphere. We'll definitely return [my daughter said tomorrow :) !]

Great food. Loved the ribs, cole slaw, greens. But the owner started smoking in front of me while I was eating. I complained. He asked if I smoked. I said No. He said sorry and kept smoking. I walked out and said I would not be back. Rude and illegal. PS Owner reversed my $45 credit card charge so my meal was free. I will take that as an apology.

I've heard this place is inconsistent, I've eaten here a few time and sometimes the brisket has been slightly dry? I think that was a weekday evening? But I ordered delivery on a Saturday today and it might be the best, hottest, smokiest and juiciest ribs I've had anywhere in California. Hoooo boy. The beans? Excellent. The collard greens? Tender and still have a bit of that greens taste, it's not just pork. I'm reviewing the meal I just had and I have to give 5 stars for this. Good god.

Such a gem in the city but I had to take off 2 stars for what I witnessed. The service and food has always been great whenever I come in. I love their grilled chicken wings. They're really meaty and have so much flavor. I'm usually a fried chicken wing girl but these are top tier. I recently tried the Baby Back Ribs (1/4 order) and it came with 3 ribs. The server told us they serve them by weight. 3 was enough for my partner and I to share cuz we actually ordered a lot of food. We had fries, mac and cheese, caesar salad and a Texas rolled taco. Everything is great. I didn't love the caesar salad but that's okay, I just wanted to try it. I wasn't expecting the best caesar salad. The Texas rolled taco was more like a burrito with how huge it was. I liked it but I don't think I would order it again. I would highly suggest the chicken wings, baby back ribs, fries and mac and cheese. My reason for giving 3 stars is because I saw some unsanitary behavior in the kitchen last night. I sat in the far back wall and I noticed the female server and male cook let an older woman, who was not a worker, reach over and get fries for herself and put them into a togo box. She used her bare hands to get fries from a big bowl of fries that they were serving to the rest of the restaurant. It was really uncomfortable to see because I think it's very unsanitary to just let someone, who doesn't even work there to handle food. I guess she seemed like a regular but even then, I would hope that any establishment would be careful about the food they are serving. I hope they don't allow this kind of thing to happen in the future.

5 stars because food and service was wonderful!! Our server Jackie was so tentative and fun to interact with even when we came near closing hours. THAT BBQ HITSSS. Like most review say, you won't find a decent spot in SF for bbq anymore so when you get that craving, Baby blues is where to go to just EATTT. They have been standing for 17 years and made it through covid for a reason. Everyone there is very friendly and makes you feel like family. There is a vibe! The sodas are amazing, and I've heard the beers are good too! 5 stars because it's the best spot I can find for SF, I can't leave a bad review just because i might've had better BBQ outside of SF. Though I haven't had such a good cornbread :)) also Paul, I really like your motorcycle, I'll see you guys again!

Came here on a Sunday afternoon with my family and we got a family meal 5 meats 5 sides and also got a couple appetizers. The brisket, chicken, pulled pork and ribs were all pretty juicy and good. We also tried the bacon and chicken tenders which my kids loved. They had a few options of sauces and our super nice waitress explained them all to us. She was very attentive and kind, even took a picture for us. I grew up here and been to so many places nearby but never ate here not sure why. I've been here to drink and watch games but I'm glad I finally got to try the food. Everyone left full and happy. Sad there aren't many bbq places in the city anymore but we will be coming back here.

This place has rustic feel , makes you think you are down south, very friendly staff , and the beef ribs are great, if you're craving bbq in the city this is the place

This review come a little late. Our VP took our skeleton crew to lunch on a Friday. Most of the company were not in the office that day.--their loss. BBQ lunch for those that came in. I'll cut to the chase: the food was quite decent. There are too many BBQ places in the City anymore. So finding one is like finding a parking spot. Thankfully, this is good spot. Everything was good, tender, juicy and flavorful. Portions were good-sized. Service was also decent. I'll definitely go back. Time to cut to the photos.

We called for a catering request and the staff were helpful and friendly trying to help us figure out just how much to order. We ordered 5 lbs of the brisket and 5 full racks of the memphis ribs for a party of 20 people. We definitely had a ton of leftovers. Here are my ratings: - brisket a solid 5 stars- it was pretty moist and tender - memphis ribs- 4 stars- a little too smoky for my preference, but each rib was moist no matter if you got a thinner or thicker cut. We also got a complimentary tray of coleslaw which was a nice surprise!

Food is delicious/tender, I did like the ambiance inside. It has a little western vibes. I would recommend this place to any of my friends and family (The only thing is that the Prices are different from the menu and the bill)

Beyond delicious! And Paul is a great host. Went in there the other day. Three of us split a ribeye that was insane! He served it with three sides: green beans with garlic (awesome!), side salad (even that was particularly yummy), and an au gratin that Paul literally just made up on the spot with sweet potatoes and I think it had some crab meat but don't quote me on that. Baby Blues is a new fave in the San Francisco.

I'm writing this review because me and my boyfriend went to go eat here on Friday night, and there was only one lady in there providing servicing. As soon as we got in the door she greeted us and gave us menus, so that was great. It took her a while to see if we were ready to order, she came over when she saw me getting irritated. Our food came out fairly fast. I wish it had more of a soul food taste that I was expecting. I didn't really get any seasonings. The greens only had tomato in it no meat I've never had greens with no meat. The mac & cheese was not that cheesy. It was actually pretty watery and I just tasted a bunch of whatever the green stuff was they put in there. My cornbread was damn near burnt half of it was dark brown It was also spicy ?? The brisket was super dry. The barbecue sauce wasn't even helping and as for the ribs they were OK I guess. And to make matters worse, I witnessed the lady picking up barbecue sauce bottles from a previous table that was still dirty and it was dirty the entire time I was there and put them in their container things and give them to me and my boyfriend. I work in food service and that's disgusting. We touched the bottles seconds later our hands got all sticky I was so upset. My boyfriend licked his fingers and proceeded to pick up the bottle I can't imagine what the last table did. I would not have minded waiting, one more minute for clean barbecue sauce bottles. I would say that her customers at the door we're keeping her busy, but the more I looked over I only seen her talking to them and giving them beers. None of them had food. I had to make my boyfriend go up to her and tell her we were ready to pay after about 15 minutes of being done with our food. I definitely got the blues after leaving this place.

AYE YO, Let's talk about some BBQ! If you like delicious smoked tender meats like me, then here's a place to peep! It has such a chill vibe inside that it's perfect if you're trying to eat, chill out or turn up and vibe to some good bbq. You can get brisket bowls, chipotle corn, sliders, ribs, burgers, million dollarlemonade, alcoholic drinks all kinds of bbq sauce from sweet to spicy and yes, vegetarian options too! So dont worry if you're not looking for meat! They put a lot of care into their menu and their service so head over and get yo self sauced up on this amazing food!

Horrible Service: The waiter was unfriendly and unprofessional . The restaurant had two people and a waiter, completely ignoring the client. The cook had to call him to attend me. When he came, the first thing that he did was to "interrogate" me, asking where I was from. I was stunt. The waiter looked mideastern. After I told him that I'm Italian, he handed the menu. In return, I asked him where he was from, and he walked away. When he came back, I insisted on asking where he was from, and he said he was from San Francisco. I did not believe him. He obviously did not like my question and continued to be cold and unfriendly. I asked him for he suggestions, and he angrily asked what I like. I had to remind him that was my first time at the restaurant. The experience continued to be horrible. The food was average, but the cook was very nice. I certainly don't recommend this restaurant.

I've been paying attention to this bbq place for a long time and have been dying to dry them out, I've seen it on Guy Fiery's show and stuff so definitely give me more reasons to want to try it also since American bbq is like one of my fav kinds of food in the world. So today after I woke up and saw a TikTok video about bbq ribs I know that I have to try this place out. I got the Memphis ribs since it's literally the same price as baby back ribs but looks way bigger and meatier, and I was legit super impressed, I can't even tell which part of pork you can get this cut of meat cuz it's so huge and meaty, as an Asian I can normally chew through the cartilage parts and enjoy it but for this? I can't and I feel ashamed for myself but it's just too big and hard. However it got such a great flavor that you basically don't even need any extra sauces. It's so delicious and and have a perfect balance of fatty and lean meats. For the sausage/second meat I got the Chile verde/,cheddar cheese sausage imma have to say it's not as good as most of the other bbq restaurants places I've tried from the city cuz the cheese is always melting from the other places instead of this place, so I feel like the sausage is kinda mid. Same as the sauce too, they don't have any sauce options on their UberEats menu so I asked for a hot and sour sauce and the one they gave me it's more like an bbq sauce that's pretty sweet which I don't really like. Generally solid 4 stars for me but they can definitely do better on my opinion.

The atmosphere of the venue was great and brought people together for delicious food and beverages. Couldn't really find more BBQ places in SF and when I found this place, I was so glad afterwards I chose this place. Really looking forward to the next time I visit again!

I love this place every time I go there never lets me down. Do you want some good barbecue now this is the place to go. The ribs are fire. I had the brisket this time. Oh my God I will be ordering it from here on out so juicy, the service is great they explain the four different sauces that they bring you before your meat comes out. And they had a live band playing this weekend inside the restaurant. You won't be let down go to baby blues barbecue if you want some good barbecue.

How is this place not out of business? I'm leaving this review here, just so I remember not to repeat my offense. Every time we're craving BBQ, Google recommends this place. We order takeout, forgetting just how bad our previous experience was. Fool me thrice ... Worst BBQ I've had. Brisket was dry, tough and overdone. Baby back ribs were sinewy. Everything felt like leftovers that had been reheated in the microwave. Unsatisfying at best, inedible at worst. We ate a third of what we ordered and tossed the rest. The ultimate affront was their sauce. Spicy but without much flavor. Even the cornbread was spicy, without a hint of sweet. Do yourself a favor and treat this place like the plague.

My first indication this wasn't going to be good was the white potato salad. IYKYK. The brisket was DRYYYY. The "corn bread" was orange?? Did not taste like corn bread. Not sure what it was? I'm stumped. For the price, do not recommend. My child said their chicken sandwich was bomb, tho. Maybe just order that instead...

Ok y'all, we stayed by the pier and decided on BBQ. It felt like on the other side of SF but we decided to try it regardless. We rode scooters over and even ended having to walk because they died. IT WAS ALL WORTH IT! Holy fall-off-the-bone!!! Everything was crispy and smokey but still so moist and delicious. So many flavors. Wow!! The staff were so nice and friendly.

The ambience and the service are great. There are good beers and good vibes. The food is frankly only good by Californians trying to duplicate bbq standards. Their house sauces with the pulled pork were the best thing we had and the mac and cheese is respectable. However the corn bread and "baked beans" were personal affronts on me as a southerner. It's a perfectly fine place to go but anyone who says it's great barbecue has never had great barbecue.

What a great find! My mom saw this place on a walk and recommended we try it out. It was easy to get a table on a Friday night. Service was amazing and food was even better. Felt like we were in Texas. Highly recommend!

Wife was down at Hospital getting swapped for a Covid test... its still going around thats why we are always masked and still do take out when we can. Parked a few blocks away and I had a hankering for BBQ. I heard about Baby Blues, but never had the opportunity to come down to this area. The restaurant is right at the corner where an old drug store was located. The interior decor is awesome with dark lacquered wood counters and seats. The smell of BBQ is enticing. The person that my order, I think was the owner, he was a friendly personable fellow. Smoked brisket sandwich ($17) Tender juicy and smokey. Liked the arugula...gives a bit of pepperiness. Perfect smoke ring and bark. Just enough fat to make it interesting . I recommend a little of their BBQ sauce for added flavor and complexity. The pulled pork sandwich ($16). Sweet tender hand pulled pork. Does not need any extra sauce in my opinion. Also topped with a mountain of peppery arugula. My suggestion is to eat as soon as you can. The juices gets soaked up by the bun so it becomes really messy.

Baby Blue's BBQ has decent BBQ. I've had much better though. This is good for Bernal Heights at least. My Texas beef rib $45 was served on a bed of arugula, beans and rice. This was too small to be considered the "Dino Bone" type. It was cooked for 12 hours. The meat retained its moisture and easily came off the bone. It had a nice glaze but I was expecting more of a smokey flavor. The highlight for me were the four sauces available. This made the meat less monotonous. It came with one side dish although it was not listed on the menu as such. My side selection was the sauteed okra which was over cooked turning it mushy and missing that okra snap. Other thoughts: They serve Standard Deviant beer, a local beer, which is brewed down the next neighborhood over on 14th St. 12oz Hefeweizen $5, ice cold in a can. The bartender/waiter was a older gentleman playing dominoes with the bar patrons. I thought that was cool. Good job everyone at Baby Blues BBQ.

I just wanted to say that this little gem has the best bbq I've had in a long time. We went on a Monday night so it wasn't too busy. We walked in and were greeted by friendly people. A little bit of a bike bat feel, but hey it's right across the street from a Harley shop. I had brisket and Memphis ribs. Momma had ribs to. The Mac n cheese was awesome and we had side of baked beans to share. It's on mission and parking is at a premium but the meters are free during weekday. The vibe is low lit easy feeling and very friendly. 2 beautiful Harley's graced the presence of this bar and eatery. Try it you won't be sorry.

First time there and I got to speak with the owner about the hybrid menu. As someone who has worked in the BBQ industry for a couple of years, it was great to share experiences, and try the excellent food and sauces. There's a sweet sauce I'd never heard about -- a must-try! This very casual place has me wanting to go back. And as someone with sensitive ears, the crowd was spread out enough that everyone could hear themselves talk.

We were excited to get out after all the rain, get some good food and have some laughs. The food is mid, it was served luke warm pre prepared and the Beef Ribs were somewhat overcooked and a very small serving for a "slab". The interior is drab and uneven so we decided to eat outdoors and get some Sun. The tables were dirty, the padded chairs shredded, and service from the owner confrontational and grumpy. The waitress was nicer and introduced their sauces which are delicious. It's a good spot to grab a beer and mid food, but for the price - we spent over $100 for 2 w/ 3 sides and 2 drinks, the poor attitude by the owner Paul, and ambiance I will not be returning. It's a shame because we really want to support our local restaurants, but respect and courtesy come before anything.

Came here for my second visit after a 2-year absence and they were nice to me, which is awesome, and the food is absolutely awesome, and I will definitely be back here. By the way, why am I so shocked somebody was nice to me? Lol, this timeline sucks.

Mid-tier BBQ, thought the brisket was fatty. Baby back ribs were pretty good, not tough and light on BBQ. Enjoyed the Mac and cheese, also liked the cornbread. Pretty expensive but it's bbq. Staff nice and quick. Divy and seems dirty on the inside... this place is a pass.

Delicious authentic bbq! Great neighborhood spot with nice vintage decor! We ordered the brisket, baby back ribs, Mac and cheese, cornbread and Rubbed fries. 4 different bbq sauces were offered and all were delicious. Nice owner. Recommend and would dine here again!!!!

How is that I've never been here? By the by, the bbq here is litttttt! First, let's start with the service. I felt super welcomed, kinda felt like walking in to your aunts house and everyone's telling you to come in and sit down. On to the menu: Before going in I highly suggest getting your sauces ready. My favorite is the sweet and tangy. Trust me, these sauces come with the heat, so prepare yourself. Memphis style ribs - Bruuuuhhhh *eyes roll back* The meat falls right off the bone! Smokey, tender and worth every penny. Oh the joys and love of ribs. Man n cheese was smackin! The Mac was a little over done, but I'd rather have Mac cooked then crunchy. The cheese caressed the Mac like a jacket on a cold winters night. Cornbread - slightly overdone, yet still worth scarfing down. I'm pretty sure it lasted like 10 seconds. However, I can't quiet put my finger on it, there's a peculiar taste to it. Beef Brisket- Yo! This is it! Tender and melts in your mouth like cotton candy. The smokey taste brings me to that cookout I've been craving. All in all, this is the one, you'll see me again fam!

Meat is tough, chewy and dry, only gave 2 small cups of sauce of 1 pound of meat. I prefer my meat tender and juicy and fall off the bone with lots of sauce on the side.

Undoubtedly the best barbecue on this side of the Bay. As a fat man and a burger aficionado, this burger belongs in the "best of SF" conversation.

We ordered through GrubHub and when the delivery arrived, we were missing an item. Then we called the restaurant and they said they could not do anything about it and I needed to complain about GrubHub and then hung up on me! News flash...the restaurant needs to be more accountable, it is how you deal with your customers. Have better service, otherwise you lose customers. NEVER ORDERING HERE AGAIN.

Got the 2 meat 1 side combo with pulled pork, baby back ribs, Mac-n-cheese, and it came with a corn bread muffin. Everything was delicious. There's four bbq sauces the waiter arranged from sweet to hot. We only used the first two. The Mac-n-cheese was very good. The ribs were excellent with a lot of meat on them. Will definitely be back.

Honestly wasn't super impressed with this place after one visit. The bar is actually pretty cool inside, I like the decor and the bartender I remember being nice. The Mac and cheese was interesting, not sure how to describe it. The meats didn't feel properly smoked to me though (tough to find places in SF with a proper smoker), but it's been some time since I went there and due to not being that impressed the first time I haven't been back. It's also a bit south of the main city area which is probably why I haven't been back since. Could maybe be a good option to switch it up from my usual Memphis Minnie's, but I still haven't made the journey back yet and not sure I will tbh.

Stopped by for some BBQ was so good - the server was really friendly and took the time to walk through the homemade sauces as well as the different rib options - nice local spot and always busy for football games!

Delicious barbecue and lots of yummy side options. Had the brisket and hot link, both so good. Their Mac and cheese was a little runnier than I'm used to but it was delicious anyhow. Not sure if it's always the case or if it's a COVID thing but they had no beers on tap, but they had a ton of canned choices. If you're in the area it's definitely worth a try!

I must be restaurant blind because I swear I've never seen this place before. I was hungry and impulsively walked in. It was really good and SO much food! They also had a huge assortment of beers.

Went here with a party of 7 before a show in the area. The BBQ is fantastic, I really enjoyed the whole short ribs and brisket. My friends swear the pig candy was amazing. I enjoyed everything and would absolutely return. Waitstaff was super nice as well.

Really great pulled pork plate. Best cornbread in town. It's expensive, hidden fees. 2 plates with 1 meat and 1 side with 1muffin. $50. With fees $67, before tip. Good product, but barely enough meat to make a sandwich. I didn't see if they actually weighed the meat ,so not sure if it was my bad. It was not a full meal. More like a student lunch size. Good food , almost real Memphis sauce. Memphis is not so vinegar present, but very good. For the money, I think 4505 is a better choice.

My husband and myself are bbq fans. This place has great bbq and brisket. It's our first time here and I remember when we walked into the restaurant, there was a nice smoky aroma that could almost make you taste their bbq right away. The place has an old western feel but was very clean and the customer service was excellent. We will be coming back for our bbq fix

The ribs are always so thick and juicy. This is one of the few places I go to solely for the ribs. The location is great, and the vibes are chill especially at night.

Ordered out Didn't get my potato salad, slaw was flat tasting, had an ok savory flavor but no tang, ribs were way over cooked and mushy. If I was dining in I would have returned everything. Will not try again...

I ate here a few years ago and there were roaches crawling on the table top. Gross.

Your brother in Echo Park is kicking your butt! I love me some good BBQ! I loved the food from the location at Echo Park. I am sad to say the SF location is a shadow of the brothers place in LA. I challenge you to up your game! I judge a place by their Beef Brisket; if they offer it. The brisket had a strong smoke flavor but was not juicy and almost dry. I'm a betting man, my guess by 70% that the brisket was from yesterday and reheated. I was so disappointed by the brisket. I was raving to my wife that the brisket was almost orgasmic in LA. I was so hoping for a repeat in SF. Sadly, No. The Rack of Baby Backs were flavorful but also kinda dry. We tried several sausages. The green Chile and cheese sausage was great! Full of flavor and was juicy! You can taste the green chiles, the cumin, and cheese. If I could buy those in a store I would cook them once every other week for my house! The spicy beef sausage and wild boar sausage was good. My wife liked the spicy sausage. Corn bread muffin, meh. The monster Texas beef rib was chewy. This item is also a shadow of your brothers location in LA. Overall conclusion: mediocre. To compare the Echo Park location to here; Echo Park served me competition level food, SF served me reheated food from yesterday.

We are working through take-out barbecue places and this was our try this week. As one would expect, the meat was the highlight of the meal. We ordered pulled pork and brisket, both of which were thick, juicy, and full of smoky flavor. They were plenty good on their own, but the barbecue sauce that came with the order upped the flavor substantially. It was bright, with just enough sweetness and tang to complement the smokiness of the meat. There was plenty of meat (and to a lesser extend sauce), too, and it kept well enough for breakfast (of champions) the next day. The sides definitely took second place. We got beans, mac'n'cheese, and sautéed okra. Of these, the latter was the dark horse winner - it was well cooked and had a tangy pizzazz (in a different way from the barbecue sauce). The mac'n'cheese was least preferred because of an undertone of horseradish (which might be good if you're into that, but I just happen not to be). All in all, this was a lovely meal (that went well with German smoked beer, if you're looking for a complement) and if you like what you read above, I recommend it.

I got takeout from here and ordered the Cole slaw the mac-n-hella-cheese, the beef brisket, chicken sandwich, and smoked chicken. I was very impressed with the smoked chicken. The chicken sandwich was great as well. Unfortunately don't have any pictures because we ate it so fast

Wow!!! Got dinner to go for the family, and once again was over the top appreciating the best bbq in town. Hands down, best bbq in the city. If that wasn't enough, the staff is attentive, really personable, and overall a "10". See ya soon Baby Blues and Thank you.

Extremely overpriced and not great portions on certain items. The ribs and chicken are good, but the brisket was not great. The sauce is also decent, but not really the classic bbq sauce I was looking for. I have come here a number of times, and the chicken is always a great portion, the ribs are sometimes good, but the brisket portion is insulting. If they were consistent with portions and had reasonable prices I would come here more often.