Dr. Hogly Wogly's Tyler Texas BBQ

"This 50-year-old Van Nuys institution serves Texas-style barbecue that won't win any awards, but still holds a place in our nostalgic, kitsch-loving hearts. The wood-paneled dining room and waitresses who call you "hon" while slicing pecan pie will make you feel like you've fallen into a 1970s time warp. The food isn't flashy, but that's not why you're here. You’re at Dr. Hogly Wogly’s because of the famous sweet and smoky sauce, gigantic spare ribs that might’ve come from a T-Rex, and the kitschy, downhome vibe that you can only find at an old-school relic deep in the Valley." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren

"If BBQ is the kind of spread you’re envisioning this Sunday, you have no shortage of excellent spots to choose from in LA these days. That said, our pick for a casual viewing party is Dr. Hogly Wogly’s. This 50-year-old Van Nuys institution serves delicious, old-school BBQ that’ll get everybody off the couch during time outs and keeps them quiet so you can actually hear the commercials. Their famous BBQ sauce is a perfect blend of sweet and smoky, and if someone told us the spare ribs were actually excavated from a T-Rex, we would believe them—they’re that big. All their smoked meats are available a la carte or you can do specialty platters with various sides. For takeout, place your order here. " - brant cox

"This 50-year-old Van Nuys institution doesn’t have the most elevated BBQ in town, but who cares? That’s not why you’re there. You’re at Dr. Hogly Wogly’s because of the famous sweet and smoky BBQ sauce, gigantic spare ribs that might’ve come from a T-Rex, and the feeling that you’ve fallen into a 1960’s time warp and never want to leave." - Brant Cox

"There’s something about stepping onto the astroturf patio at Dr. Hogly Wogly’s that immediately transports one to Texas, or at least to Los Angeles circa 1969. This timeless institution is known for its brisket but don’t skip the thick, sweetened barbecue baked beans. They’re a standout dish worth the drive to Van Nuys." - Eater Staff

"Dr. Hogly Wogly’s Tyler Texas BBQ. The Van Nuys original opened in 1969 and introduced huge swaths of the city to the Central Texas smoke style." - Farley Elliott