Kitchen’s Corner BBQ

The food and the service were amazing! We got there early enough that there wasn't a long wait for our food. I am in love with their mac n cheese! By far the best that I've had in a while. Parking is limited, but there is a shopping center across the street that has plenty of spaces available.

This is my first time eating from Kitchen Corner BBQ. Overall, the food was eatible, I ordered the Hungry Man's Platter with 3 meats and two sides. I ordered 1 extra side. There were a few things I didn't like. I can't eat anything too spicy. Spicy foods bring on a migraine. 1. I don't like sweet potato salad. It wasn't diabetic sweet. Either sweet pickles or relish were used. 2. Greens was good, but it was too spicy for me. 3. The chicken link was good. Again, it's too spicy for me. I should have asked like I did for my greens. 4. Ribs, brisket was tender. However, it tasted a lot of black pepper. Meat really didn't have a BBQ smoke taste to me. But decent to eat. 5. Mac & cheese was favorable. 6. BBQ sauce was good. If I go back, I'll try something else.

I’d been eyeing Kitchen’s Corner BBQ for a few months now—line always wrapped and buzzing, which usually means something good is cookin’. Finally made it out there on a Sunday around 11:30am (pro tip: that might just be the golden window—everyone was still in church). Now let me say this: be careful where you park. We accidentally pulled up in front of what looked like a regular curb, only to find out it was someone’s gated driveway. Homeowner came out heated and tried to fight us—even with me literally holding my newborn. Whole scene was a mess. Not the restaurant’s fault, just… heads up. The area is a little seedy, but let’s be real, that usually means the food’s gonna hit. We ordered: • 1/2 lb brisket platter ($25) – tender, flavorful, but honestly portion size was a little small. • Dino rib ($35) – absolutely massive. Shared with my daughter and still had leftovers. A win. • Large candied yams ($8) – I’d been craving these since before I gave birth and they did not disappoint. Gave my Nana’s kitchen energy. Still not convinced we got a true “large,” though—it was the same size as the small sides. • Mac and cheese + collard greens w/ turkey – sides are $5 for a small, $8 for a large. The mac was creamy, cheesy, and comforting—definitely had me wishing I got the large. The collard greens had a nice little kick and were perfectly seasoned. I really appreciated that they were made with turkey instead of pork—flavorful without the heaviness. Each meal came with two sides and 2 dinner rolls—honestly solid value. Also, bonus magic: There’s a sweet auntie set up near the line selling desserts—and yes, she offers samples while you wait. Bless her. Banana pudding and pound cake vibes all day. BUT—let’s be real. It’s not quite worth the hype for what you go through. • The line can be hours long • There’s little to no shade while you wait • No seating if you need it • It’s kind of a trek depending on where you’re coming from, tucked in a part of town that’s a little rough around the edges— • And the portion sizes (especially the brisket and sides) felt underwhelming considering the time, energy, and energy it takes to get your hands on them. Overall, it’s very good BBQ—one of the better ones in SoCal—but I wouldn’t camp out again for it. Glad I tried it, Just go early, park smart, say yes to the dessert auntie, and come hungry. Hunt for the ONE continues.

I just got back from ordering my food after standing in the line and sun for 2 hrs. Disappointed to open my trays and realize they cheated me out of one meat and rolls... should have checked them before leaving. $35 for the 3 meat and got 2. $30 for 1 1/2 lbs of briskets.. umm. Food is still good but pls check your orders. They seem overwhelmed with all the customers

Yea I used to like it but last visit was terrible. The crew was cool but after ordering I waited 40 plus mins for my order. Even with all the hype it’s definitely not worth the wait in my eyes. And no heads up given at all about the extended wait time. Overall waiting was 1hr plus for 3 ribs and 2 slices of brisket with 2 small sides and 2 rolls for $30. Yea it taste good but not worth it in my eyes

Supposed to open at 11AM, stood in line until 11:30ish before they opened and started taking orders. Although the service was cool it took about and hour before I got my food. BBQ sauce was bitter and tasted unpleasant. Sides (mac n cheese and greens) were very salty. Sweet potato cornbread was burned and dry. Chicken sausage taste like bologna. They sell Alma's Place Cakes, they were fire! I got 3 pieces. Spent $55 on this mess! Overall Kitchen Corner BBQ in Compton DO BETTER PLEASE!

Cannot rate Atmosphere for a food truck. BBQ is legit! Chicken Sausage link was good with a little spice and not overcooked. Chicken was tasty as well. Food is served as take out in an aluminum tray covered with foil. Macaroni and Cheese was the best away from home I have had in awhile and the greens were good too. Food comes with 2 dinner rolls. I would go again as it is best BBQ I have had in So Cal since I returned in '22.

Honestly, the best meat Plate in town. I’ve had several barbecue platters along, Long Beach & Compton area, This is hands-down, the best yet. Smoked tender meat the greens were delicious. The mac & cheese was amazing. I ended up getting the two meat plate for A great price And the serving was pleasantly satisfying. Next, I will try their oxtail and turkey.

Sat 06/07 hubby treated me to "an anything I want day" got the turkey breast and ox tails 2 additional side but I only got 1.....yall know in coming back on Sun 06/08 to get those bomb beans....everything i did get was amazing.

the Service was very good and also very fast and don't get me started on the meat it was falling apart thats how tender and juicy this meat is. When I took a bit on the Rib It fell apart. And the ambiance is very quiet but there's a lot of people so get there early trust me its wort it.

my job used kitchen's corner to cater today for our a special event for 200+ employees. they were on time, and let me just say the food did not dissapoint! we had ribs, chicken, chicken links, brisket and mac n cheese and potato salad. ribs- tender and fall off the bone and not overcooked with a nice ring from the smoke. didnt need bbq sauce chicken- perfectly grilled, cooked just right and not dry. didnt need bbq sauce either to eat this mac n cheese and potato salad- these sides were made with l o v e.....the key ingredient missing in most of today's food! service- chef lee and his staff were great from beginning to end! even tho we had 200 hungry employees, there were 0 complaints and everyone went back to work happy and full! if you are in the compton area or south la off manchester n western area, stop by and show this business some love!! you will not be disappointed! come early and you will leave happy! if you have to wait, trust me if will be worth it!

Overall it was just ok. Would I return? No. The wait was about 30 minutes. I got two meats ribs and Turkey Al Cart. There was too much peppercorn on both of my meats and the ribs was not done. I bit into them and all you can taste was peppercorn no real season and then I just saw red. The sides did not look good at all.

Ordered brisket, ribs (pork), rib tips, dyno rib, greens, beans, mac and cheese. Received brisket, ribs, rib tips, 2 dyno ribs, greens large amd regular, small beans. This was 150 and dis not received what was ordered Brisket was cut so thin could take the bark mild smoke flavor tender. Spare ribs we seasoned and tender, rib tips were good. Beans were ok basic bbq bean. Dyno rib was dried out at edges, bark was good, tender. Line was not so bad went to the Compton location. Over all I think a 4 star is appropriate. Flavors are good but not over the top.

Manchester Location: Check your order and ask for a receipt . The cashier gave himself a gratuity of five dollars via overcharging me ( paid cash). By the time I realized this, they had closed and moved on. In addition, I ordered a dinner that was supposed to have two sides and I only received one. It was a container with 3 bites of potato salad in it. In regards to the food. It was very good and neatly assembled. Be careful when you check your order though, because the aluminum foil used rips up easily.

Made the drive from Venice today and absolutely loved what they're doing with this side of the road operation. Arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday and there were 4-5 people ahead of us, but the line moved fast. Good thing we arrived when we did because the line started growing quite a bit while we were there. The pork ribs, brisket and chicken we ordered were cooked to absolute perfection. Super tasty bark without being overly salty. The BBQ sauce is super unique with an almost honey-glaze consistency, and our mac & cheese and collard greens were absolutely delicious. There are also some cool stands around it selling super crazy lemonades and homemade baked goods. Everyone running the various tents were so friendly. Worth the visit. We will be back.

I have been wanting to try this place #kitchenscorner bbq for quite some time. I ordered simple stuff #ribtips #dinnerroll #macandcheese #hotlink it was yummy. The rib tips were very tender I tell they were slow cooked for hours, hot link was good too. Service was great the wait wasn't bad yesterday. Its a order and go place, parking can be challenging but I found a parking spot quick. I will definitely go back again and explore other items on the menu. Also wish I would have asked for more bbq sauce. Alma's has yummy lemonade and great desserts #eatlocal...

Food was on point. The brisket ribs and links omg!!! I tried everything without the sauce and it definitely was the real deal. Will be going again.

I went to the Manchester location. Based on the feedback from those standing in line, this somewhat long line was much shorter than the Compton location. I arrived about 1pm, so roughly 2 hours after they open. There were about 10 people ahead of me. I wanted to try this place based on the IG and Tik Tok rave. My intention was to go with their smoked ox tails, ribs and brisket for my daughter and I. By the time I was up to place my order, they were sold out of everything except pork ribs and dino ribs. I went with the pork ribs and 1 side of mac and cheese. They didn't have yams today, they were sold out of collard greens. Hungry and eager to see what all the rave was about. Not bad, but certainly not great. The inconsistency of a few pieces were really dry and others were a bit more like pork chops instead of ribs. There was really no flavor to them. That normal BBQ rib on the grill taste of falling off the bone did not happen. The mac and cheese was actually one I wouldn't pay for again. You could taste salt and pepper, nothing else. Not sure what cheese they used, not sure how it was cooked, but the extra salty was huge no for my daughter and I. It just wasn't what I was expecting after so much hype. For the price (special was sold out), I don't think it was worth the drive nor the cost. The guys' service was great. I think they could use a better system for ordering food that's already cooked just waiting to be prepared. Overall, not sure I'd make a special trip for it again.

I thought getting brisket out of a food truck was crazy work until I actually tried it and I never go anywhere else for bbq now. Hands down so flavorful and seasoned. The brisket is super tender and full of flavor not bland at all, the sides are good the Mac and cheese is so yummy, cheese all through the b! I like how they have deals throughout different days of the week, service is fast and reliable.

This place is a hidden gem. Very good meat. You could tell they know what they're doing with smoking the meat. The seasoning is on point and the sauce is really tasty. The gentleman at the Machester location are very polite too.

Thank you so much For the brisket it was gooood I'll be seeing you soon thanks agin!!!!!

I've been following Kitchen's Corner on social media since it only had one location and was just a solo-operated tent, and I recently had the chance to try it with my friend and girlfriend. We both ordered two 1/2lb fatty brisket plates during their Sunday brisket promotion and it was FIRE. Genuinely some of the best brisket I've had, and the mac was on the same level, if not almost outshined the brisket. Portions were very generous, each plate (which was $17) was enough to feed my girlfriend and I and the service was awesome as well. The owner(s) are really easy going, down to earth people who are serious about putting out some fire food. Highly recommend and will be returning soon!

Excellent food and really good prices. Bbq sauce isn't really good,but the meats are A1.No one can beat their prices

Today I stopped by Kitchens Corner BbQ for the first time, I've been seeing it on the gram for a while and could never just bring myself to travel from Palmdale to Compton for it, well after today I might have to rethink that because everything that I had was great, the brisket was tender juicy, not dry, the pot link was linkin and my chicken was very flavorful. The sides I got Potato salad and baked beans, it was tasty for BBQ it just wasn't mine but good all the same. Overall I loved it and will definitely be back. Also I can't for get Alma's Place her deserts reminded me of Grandma's and Kool-Aide/Lemonades are definitely an accompaniment to any meal whether Kitchens Corner BBQ or your own meal at home.... just get it trust me it won't disappoint ... i would take a photo but i couldn't wait to try it

Top BBQ in the area. They always have a long line during mid-day so before it opens or after 3pm its the best time to come with usually 10+ or so people in line. I always get the 3 meat combo with ribs, hot link and brisket which was excellent. The entire plate was fire! They also have turkey legs, oxtails, chicken and sometimes i see fish on the menu.. The best you'll find around town and davidlee is one of the nicest people i met! Very friendly and helpful. I came from far away to enjoy this. If you come at 4-5pm its risky because they run out of items and its expected due to the volume of customers they get! They take cash, credit card, debit card and are open thursday -sunday only Food rating Brisket 9.0\10 Ribs 8.8\10 Beef Links 8.8\10 BBQ Beans 8.5\10 Potato Salad 8.5\10

This is my second time having the pleasure to eat at kitchens corner , and I must say both times were just amazing. The staff is very welcoming and inviting, it always has this home type of feeling that I love whenever I eat here. I have zero complaints, I guess I missed the train when they used to serve kool aid but big love to kitchens corner !

Instant lifer fan, here! Enjoyed the turkey leg with a side of candy yams... deeee-lish. Great vibe & service.

I had to give 1 Star my Brisket was undercooked and had a Bad Smell to it, I was so Upset! They Need to be Ashamed of themselves Serving Old, Undercooked meat! The times I went before The meat Was thoroughly Cooked and Tender, that day totally turned me off and I'm afraid to come Back. The Sauce is watered Dwn, Mac n Cheese too Garlicy, beans(can), Sides Small, the little bread is Normally Soft n Fresh, line moves fast, not in a desired are but hey, Alma that's the Cake it's Too Sweet, No butter, don't waste your money.

It was good. I went after seeing a reel so I felt I needed to try. Purchased a two meat meal and some oxtail and upgraded to get sides with that since you can't pick oxtail or Dino ribs with the two meat combo. Realized after getting home that my two sides for the two meat meal were missing. No phone number to call so just bad luck for us. For the two meat meal we got ribs and brisket. Both of these meats were our favorite. Brisket was nice and tender and the ribs were flavorful. Didn't love the sauce, it was more sweet and sour than traditional bbq which is not our preference but I'm sure great for those that prefer that flavor. Oxtails were a little overcooked so they were chewy but had decent flavor. Potato salad had a little kick and was ok and the beans were super good. Sucks we didn't get to give the Mac and cheese and greens a try since they were missing. Recommend trying for yourself and glad I got to try.

Cannot rate Ambiance for a food truck. BBQ is legit! Chicken Sausage link was good with a little spice and not overcooked. Chicken was tasty as well. Food is served as take out in an aluminum tray covered with foil. Macaroni and Cheese was the best away from home I have had in awhile and the greens were good too. Food comes with 2 dinner rolls. I would go again as it is best BBQ I have had in So Cal since I returned in '22.

bruhhhhh, why was the bbq that damn bomb??? like i was expecting some dry as none flavorful brisket and it was the complete opposite. The BBQ sauce, OMG made you wanna slap somebody momma it was sooooooooo bombdiggittty. The Mac nd cheese was , the Collard Greens was my personal favorite since my fatass is on a diet. the service was actually not too bad. for being packed and everyone ordering big giant pans full of Food, they got your food out pretty fast. now the area is pretty Sketch tho. i'm from La puente but my family was raised in the 50's so manchester and western can get a little dangerous at any time. but if the food trucks are there people are more accepting and less on yo head about where you from. overall i think this is the best BBq spot around. i will be going back!!!!!! p.s. my only complaint is they need to make the sides bigger, and wish they had some yams on deck tho!

I saw a review that @latryguy recently did from a food truck in Compton, California. So I was recently in Pico Rivera so I decided to drive to Compton and have some barbecue!!! With the traffic it took me approximately 40 minutes to get there and with the line another 15 minutes to place the order. now I will say the gentleman taking the order was super kind and personable. He took his time explaining the different options and when I told him about the review I had saw on social media he even threw in a complementary side. While I was waiting, he offered to have me try a cornbread muffin that was not included with my meal and I will say it was very good. Onto the food ....when the meal was $90 and there was only a Dino rib, three pork ribs, two pieces of chicken, one hotlink, four slices of brisket along with two sides I do think that's a little pricey!!! oh I forgot about the rolls. The sides that we selected were mac & cheese and the greens. The side that was given to me, complementary was the candid yams.. now I will say this.... the mac & cheese was some of i've had!

This BBQ spot hits!! Ordered catering for a baby shower and when I tell you the guests cleaned their plates!! We got the greens, Mac n cheese, potato salad, baked beans, brisket, and chicken. Sooo good.

Food was great, very tender and flavorful. The outside smells like most of La, reeks like urine. People waiting for their food were supper nice as. The employees were nice too. It's a bit pricy for what you get. I'm glad I came and ate here but more than likely won't be coming back.

I had heard about this spot for a while. First thing was the music outside. it was so loud I had to shout to place my order. I got the 2 meat platter with rib tips and a link, along with a side of baked beans and potato salad. The rib tips were mostly gristle and fat. Only one link included. The bbq sauce was thin and terrible as were the beans and potato salad. All the food lacked flavor. This is by far the worse bbq I have ever had and I have been to several spots throughout the states over the years. AND an outrageous price of $30.00 for that disaster of a meal ! Both the L.A. Try Guy and L.A. Food I.E. Guy, who spoke so highly of this spot must have never eaten bbq before or maybe his taste buds were affected by Covid.

I expected more flavor with meat... Sides not great, but if you live in the area it's good to patronize. But I traveled across city and I was disappointed after the travel.

Bomb bbq! I haven't had bbq this good in a while and I consider myself a pretty good judge. The food is straight Crip

Flat out the best BBQ I've had. So I pretty much died and went to heaven. Ordered the hungry man 3 meats 2 sides + rolls and an extra on the side: brisket, beef hot link, pork ribs, and oxtails (on the side), collards, and Mac. Everything was cooked perfectly, falling off the bone, cartilage tender, a perfect crust. The dry rub was so good I forgot there was lots of bbq sauce on the side. There wasn't even a wait once we ordered. We went to a quiet neighborhood park for a picnic (Ralf C Dillard) with butterflies dappled light. Really went to heaven.

I went to the Compton location. I didn't receive all the sides I ordered. Dino rib- WAY too salty Pork rib- not done enough & pink It wasn't the best I've tried and I wouldn't go back.

Went to this very nice food trailer on Thursday 8/1. Heavy social media presence and there always seems to be a long line and the wait can be up to 2 hours. Typical BBQ menu. I chose the full slab of ribs with 4 fresh Hawaiian rolls, 2 sweet potato cornbread. BBQ sauce is a sweet honey based... not my kinda sauce. The meat is seasoned to perfection... no sauce needed. If they address the bbq sauce issue... ill 5 stars...

Came from Garden Grove to try this food. Be wanting to try for a couple of years. I have to say , this food was horrible. The brisket is the cheap brisket point that you use for corn beef and cabbage . It was very dry. The ribs were flavored good but had not meat. The greens tasted season with chicken broth. Much better than these other places. The Mac and cheese was dry. The potato salad was horrid. And the bbq sauce was watered down. The portions sizes are ridiculous.

This place is good the food just melts in your mouth. If you haven't tried it you should at least one's and you will be going back for more

This is a must go to spot for us when we come down from the I.E the b.b.q is on the pitmaster puts it down the right way full of flavor, tender,and the sides on hit,

Best BBQ I've had in a long time!!!! The service was great, but try not go on a Sunday after church the line will long but it's worth the wait! Excellent and delicious BBQ..

The long lines move quickly, the ppl are friendly, food reasonably priced and the food is good. Can't say anything bad about my experience.

Came here on a Friday. Been trying to get this BBQ for a while but the line is usually really long. Luckily I came on Friday at a great time. No line, instantly walked up and ordered. I got the Try Guy meal. Unfortunately they were out of chicken, but I asked if I can replace it with turkey and they did. The gentleman working that day were so nice, helpful and patient. I also got to sample the gumbo for that day which was also good. The meat was tender full of flavor. The worker was honest and said we wouldn't need the sauce, very true! Definitely had leftovers for the next few days. I would definitely recommend this place and come back.

I thought I was going to be blown away. Brisket (point), was ok not very flavorful. Pork ribs, were also ok not flavorful or tender. Mac was not good. Potato salad was very mustardy. Just ok. Baked beans were also just ok. Nothing against anyone. I'm just a fat dude looking for good eats.

The LA Times recently did a review on this place. It is well worth a visit. The best BBQ I have had in California. Frankly, one of the best BBQs I have ever had, and I spend a lot of time in Texas. It is well worth the visit for the food. On weekends, get there early because they run out of menu items early.

Good service. Unfortunately u have to wait in the sun, the food runs out quick and the pork ribs were below average

If you want a plate, get there before the truck pulls up and wait. It's worth it. We pulled up about 15 minutes before the truck arrived and there was already a small line. We got out and people were talking. A man told us he was there yesterday during his lunch break and had to come back for more. Someone else said she was there for 8 plates. The people come and they buy, so most days the truck will run out. That's why I strongly suggest arriving early. The food is so good! Everything comes in a foil pan with a cover that I really liked. The food was seasoned, hot and delicious. Good barbecue can be hard to find, but this place deserves all of the clout it has received so far. The chef is so nice and friendly. He knows his regulars. He knows his barbecue. 10/10 experience.

This is my first time trying this place. I've got the brisket and baked beans. It was so good! . I highly recommend this business. It was a little bit busy today. But I didn't mind waiting which was about 15 to 20 minutes. But you have food that is fresh. This is not fast food. This is soul food.!!

Best bbq I've ever had. However on my last visit and it's been a couple of months because the food was dare I say... not well prepared. It was a Friday plate special that he was running for ribs with brisket, and two sides for $20. I was very disappointed that the ribs were not tender or juicy like they had been in the past, and they cut off the rib tips, and the rub that was put on the ribs and brisket,were not good at all they were it was more like a coarse pepper and some other seasoning I just couldn't figure it out, I'm pretty sure this had to have been a different cook it just wasn't the same. The greens were over salted and so was the mac and cheese.

Omg. The food is heavenly. Service is A+. It's a perfect place for the right food. The ambiance is back yard like.

I ordered the Hurricane Box and it was AMAZING. The brisket is to die for. And don't get me started on the greens. Staff there is super nice and chill. Definitely going back!

Saw the promo for 3 meats and 3 sides for $30 on and decided to check out the LA location. When we arrived, we were told it was actually 3 meats and 2 sides, and the total came out to $35. Just a heads-up for anyone expecting the deal as advertised. The BBQ was decent--not the best I've had but still enjoyable. Hope they can clarify their promotions in the future because transparency builds trust. Wishing them success!

Showed up on a recommendation from a fellow BBQ caterer in the area. Thought the cold would keep the line down... wrong! Highly recommend bringing a chair. Arrived 15 minutes early and still waited 45 mins to order, it's popular but a friendly vibe with music and about 40 other people that had the same idea on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered a half pound of brisket, pork ribs and a pork link along with Mac and cheese and baked beans. All in all, pretty good. Brisket was pretty tender, the ribs however were the highlight, definitely recommend giving them a try if you're into good smoked brisket and meats. On top of that, their prices were great and people were friendly, I'd go back!

FOOD is Amazing!!! The Flavor is like NONE other!!! This place makes Lucille's BBQ to shame! And the GREENS are AMAZING!!!! Once you come here.... You will never go to another!!!!