Bludso's BBQ

Restaurant · Panorama City

Bludso's BBQ

Restaurant · Panorama City

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13631 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91405

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Texas-style BBQ from James Beard award winner Kevin Bludso  

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13631 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Get directions

bludsosbbq.com
@bludsosbbq

$30–50 · Menu

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13631 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91405 Get directions

+1 818 849 5237
bludsosbbq.com
@bludsosbbq

$30–50 · Menu

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Acclaimed LA Pitmaster Kevin Bludso Is Hosting a Huge Barbecue Festival in Compton - Eater LA

"Compton native Kevin Bludso, a James Beard award-winning cookbook author and owner of Bludso’s BBQs (which just opened a takeout and delivery location in Van Nuys on June 15), will host his first barbecue festival on July 26 and 27." - Mona Holmes

https://la.eater.com/2024/7/1/24173258/kevin-bludso-pitmaster-bludsos-bbq-restaurant-ownerbarbecue-festival-compton
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Bludso’s Review - Fairfax - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"Let’s face it cowboys, this town ain’t ever gonna be a barbecue town. But that’s OK because, believe it or not, we actually still have some damn good barbecue. From Venice Beach to Van Nuys, Los Angeles’s local BBQ joints are still kicking out quality meals. For years, Kevin Bludso had been selling what many consider to be the best BBQ in SoCal out of a glorified window in central Compton (RIP). But in 2013, he decided to bring the magic North to some shiny new digs at La Brea and Melrose. Teaming up with the Golden State crew, Bludso created an easy, flexible space perfect for anything from a casual first date to a good ol’ fashioned drunken birthday bash. If you order right, for about $18 you can have enough glistening brisket, pork ribs and potato salad for your entire apartment complex. And in our books, that makes you the most popular person in town. The menu is set up in a way that allows you to order several different things and that’s definitely by design. Because although the brisket is the unspoken favorite, you can’t go wrong with whatever is put down in front of you. Sure, Bludso’s got a big Hollywood makeover but luckily, it didn’t change it. At the end of the day, it’s still about what’s important: that sweet, sweet tray of BBQ. Food Rundown Brisket Bludso’s signature meat and it’s for a reason. Charred to perfection, this is the type of thing you wake up in the middle of the night shaking for because you want it so bad. Pork Ribs If brisket is king, pork ribs are the queen with more power. If you get to Bludso’s too late in the day, chances are they will already be sold out. We personally ate them all. Pulled Pork Some other places around town claim to be pulled pork champions, but Bludso’s is still worthy of a side order. Hot Link The poor sausage always gets the sht end of the stick at any BBQ but we encourage you go for it. It’s got that perfect crunch and kick of heat right at the end. Mac and Cheese One of the more surprising revelations about this city is our obsession with mac and cheese. And who’s to blame us? It’s one of the world’s great foods. Add Bludso’s to the list of must-trys. Gooey, cheesy, homemade goodness. Collard Greens YOU GOTTA GET YO VEGETABLES GIRL Cornbread With the Rocky Mountains of meat sitting in front of you, you’re gonna need some carbs to change it up a bit, and their cornbread is everything you want. Potato Salad Sweet Lord in Mayonnaise Heaven. This is the good stuff right here. Don’t be ashamed to order two. Peach Cobbler Listen, you aren’t gonna be able to even see straight by the time desserts get brought up, but power through and get this Southern delicacy. You can nap after." - Brant Cox

https://www.theinfatuation.com/los-angeles/reviews/bludsos-bbq-fairfax
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Larry McClements

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I know barbecue and I know Bludso's going all the way back to Compton many years ago. I was a little concerned ordering because I see people complaining about the price and small portions. We ordered extra food just to be on the safe side. For $100, we got plenty of food to feed four people with leftovers for another meal. Not a bad value at all! But it all comes down to how good the food is. The food was absolutely superb. The ribs were on point. The chicken was moist and super tasty. You can't get better hot links. The sides were wonderful as well. Just like they've always been. Initially I only had one complaint and that was that they need to mark which barbecue sauces are hot and which are mild. Keep in mind, the hot barbecue sauce is actually hot. But, once I turned up the lights I see they had actually marked the lids. Wonderful. There are so few good barbecue places in Los Angeles and not many in the San Fernando Valley. Super stoked to see this legendary barbecue place have an outlet in Van nuys.

Barbara Lilenfeld

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First time to the van nuys takeout. I miss the original Compton location but this is so convenient! And great bbq. I had brisket, pork ribs, baked beans and potato salad. The brisket was perfect ( I like the regular nor the extra lean). The ribs did not disappoint. I am not big on bbq sauce, and the meats had a great flavor and bark without sauce. I'm fussy about baked beans and these are great. I am planning for my next splurge now that I know where it is.

Jeff Friedland

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Ordered this through Uber Eats. The barbecue is legit. The beef rib was absolutely amazing, nice smoky flavor cooked perfection. Huge, The chicken flavored beautifully. Perfect smokyTaste…. I highly recommend this place for quality barbecue.

Morgan Walston

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We got the family meal which is a good deal for what you get AND the chicken was the best I have ever had. Brisket was great, albeit slightly over cooked but I feel like that’s a downside of delivery. Stoked on our meal from here tonight, can’t wait to try the desserts and yummy looking salads! The BBQ beans and Mac and cheese were awesome. The pickles crispy and fresh.

Sam Diaz

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Just ordered some excellent BBQ.The Dino rib 😋, brisket, ribs and wings we're all delicious. Definitely be back . Glad to have a legit BBQ in our area now !!!

S Fuentes

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Way overpriced for the amount of food you get. Rib tips were kinda tough but had decent flavor, brisket had no smoke flavor (taste like roast beef made in an oven) and was not cut against the grain of the meat. Honestly, the best tasting thing was the $4 single piece of corn bread. Phillips in LA blows this place out of the water for price, flavor and quantities

Tina Weiss

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I wish I could give them zero stars. Order was wrong and the food we did get was not good. Also the parking is non existent and so is the service.

Dennis D

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I ordered delivery and when the food came for $40, I couldn’t believe the tiny amount of food I received the rib tips were literally tiny little tough tips and sausage was $12 for one piece. I’ve gotten way better cornbread at a fast food outfit. The only thing that was OK was the collard greens if you want really good barbecue, there is no reason that you can’t make it to Dr Hogley Wogley Texas Tyler barbecue they are the best hands-down they blow this place away!!