Ray's Texas Bbq
Barbecue restaurant · Huntington Park
6038 Santa Fe Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Highlights
Texas-style BBQ with tender brisket & ribs, mac & cheese
Texas-style BBQ with tender brisket & ribs, mac & cheese
"It's impossible to mention Ray's in Huntington Park without highlighting the challenges of the family behind it. After founder Rene “Ray” Ramirez passed away unexpectedly in 2022, his wife and children took the lead and kept this strip mall spot's dedication to Texas barbecue alive. Our go-to here is the well-marbled brisket encrusted in pepper and cooked in an oak-powdered cabinet smoker in back—order it by the pound with a side of their sweet-spicy sauce, or get it in the Pitmaster's Sandwich with cheese, slaw, pickles, and a whole roasted jalapeño. The dining room is small, but expect to see utility workers on their lunch break and others subtly undoing a pants button after consuming one too many jalapeño-cheddar sausages." - brant cox, sylvio martins
"Though founder “Ray” Rene Ramirez died in 2022, his memory lives on at his Huntington Park restaurant, Ray’s BBQ. Central Texas-style barbecue is Ray’s specialty; his sons, wife, and longtime employees run the spot. Load up on meat by the pound with brisket, spare ribs, or pulled pork. The smoky sandwiches are especially juicy and pair perfectly with macaroni and cheese, barbecue beans, coleslaw, and potato salad. Keep in mind that this is a daytime operation and mostly takeout — you can order ahead online." - Matthew Kang
"Although Rene “Ray” Ramirez, the founder of Ray’s BBQ, passed away in 2022, his legacy lives on through his surviving wife Anabell, and sons Sebastian and Raul The team managed to preserve the same quality and distinct smokiness that kept Ray’s BBQ in business long before the newer wave of custom pit smokers became the norm. The marbled brisket is a must; the ribs have a wonderfully peppery crust that can be gently pulled apart by fingers or teeth. The baked beans are a meal on their own, while coleslaw detractors might be converted by Ray’s crunchy, lightly dressed version. The room is as casual as it gets with, many diners opting for a massive takeout box with various selections that are sure to impress their guests. — Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest Must-try dish: Brisket" - Mona Holmes
"Though founder “Ray” Rene Ramirez died in 2022, his memory lives on at his Huntington Park restaurant Ray’s BBQ. Central Texas-style barbecue is Ray’s specialty and is carried out by his family. Load up on meat by the pound with brisket, spare ribs, or pulled pork. The smoky sandwiches are especially juicy and paired perfectly with mac and cheese, barbecued beans, coleslaw, and potato salad." - Mona Holmes, Matthew Kang
"Ray’s BBQ in Huntington Park serves Texas-style smoked meats that rival ones made in the Lone Star state. Here, you’ll eat pulled pork cut to order and an extra-fatty brisket encrusted in black pepper that tastes like it was smooched by a big ol’ pillar of smoke. For those who have spent their formative years planted next to the biggest speaker at raves, there’s a nice breezy patio that’s usually filled with the sounds of children and cars whizzing past. Voices seem to get drowned out by everything else around it, so there’s no need to break a sweat when your friend inevitably starts shouting about their latest traumatic Airbnb experience." - kat hong
