Rodney's Ribs Food Truck

It was authentic! There’s just something special about when small business owners pour their heart and soul into what they do—and you can taste the difference! We had the ribs and brisket—yum, yum, and yum! We also enjoyed the potato salad and collard greens (they had already sold out of the other sides, which tells you something!). Everything was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. A big thank you to Rodney and Andre—the Dynamic Duo! Your love for food and your passion for sharing it with others really shines through. My husband told me, “You need to write a review!”—and he gave it 10 out of 10 stars (and he’s pickier than I am!). We’ll definitely be back.Until next time! ~ Sandra

Amazing barbecue food truck that specializes in ribs. We ordered Rodney’s dinner that came with 5 juicy, fall of the bone ribs and 2 sides, as well as 2 extra ribs a la carte. The food was very tasty and satisfying. The ribs were drenched in sauce but surprisingly not uber sweet. The beans and potato salad were great complements to the ribs.

Dude, this guy has the best brisket I have ever tasted. There is no comparison. Super Impressive! Hosted a party and the brisket didn’t even make it to the dinner table. The ribs were great. The baked beans were fantastic. Thank you sir!

1st time trying Rodney's Ribs Food Truck, got the beef brisket plate. It's delicious brisket is soft u can taste the smokeyness from the mesquite great b.b.q. sauce and baked beans our good. Met Mr Rodney nice guy I will be back soon to get the Ribs.

The ribs are delicious, the only reason I don't give it 5 starts is because they ran out of brisket, which apparently is very popular. Tuttie's tips were really good but if you eat a lot, and from this place you probably will, I recommend Rodney's Dinner instead. Furthermore, the hot link is a must!

A super-good place. Traditional and authentic. You can taste the natural smoke in the ribs and brisket. The BBQ sauce is homemade and delicious. The sides are highly recommended. You can really tell when the owner himself serves you and prepares his authentic menu. Well served and packaged. You have to try it!

Delicious, worth the wait & worth every penny. Easy ordering easy payment and super friendly service. Came here just because it was bbq near where we were and we will definitely be coming back. The brisket sandwich was tender and tasty and enough for two huge servings. The rib tips were huge & so tender and tasty.

Hey Rod it’s Alex, the ribs and brisket were f*****ng bomb! I’m glad I Finally had a chance to stop by and try it! The brisket was perfectly juicy, soft, and tender. The ribs were soft and just came right off the bone 🍖! I’m often smoking ribs and Tri-tip at home, so I don’t typically like getting smoked bbq from anywhere else because I know what Home-smoked done right tastes like. Now that I’ve tried your truck, I know where to get good barbecue that tastes better than at home. 👍🏽 will definitely recommend to friends and family! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Love this food truck so much that we visited 2x in 2 weeks! The meat is tender, the bbq sauce isn't too sweet or overwhelming, the sides are delicious and the prices aren't ridiculous. The truck is parked in the corner of the CVS parking lot Tuesdays-Saturdays. I suggest calling ahead to make sure he's there and to see what meats he has left. On our first visit he only had brisket left BUT it was one of the best bbq briskets i've had so no regrets. I haven't had a bad dish yet and the order of faves so far: 1) Brisket 2) Ribs 3) Potato salad with eggs in it =) 4) Mac n' cheese 5) Rib tips 6) Coleslaw 7) the white bread lolz i mean, it's bread. i made a potato salad + meat sammich with it

Food: - brisket/brisket sandwich: 6.5/10, would love to have the sauce on the side - ribs: 7.5/10, pretty good, would get again - Mac n cheese and potato salad were not stellar but they were tasty Service: - expect a wait time, we waited for 50 minutes - we weren't sure if we had to wait bc we came in the middle of the afternoon/not during peak lunch time, or we were just waiting for a fresh batch of meats - Rodney was super friendly! Ambiance: - no seating outside - spacious lot

To all Pasadena residents, Rodney's Ribs is an absolute institution. Rodney has parked his truck there for decades and it has been consistently delicious all this time. If you're looking for "fall off the bone ribs" (this generation calls it "tendernism") or ribs that taste like smoke, then Rodney's is not for you. If you're looking for tender ribs with that perfect amount of chew and a fabulous bbq sauce with just the right sweetness-to-spicy kick ratio, then this is THE spot. I usually ask for the sauce on the side but when Rodney forgets and lays it on, I'm not going to complain because the sauce is damn tasty and he gives you so much bread that I can just use the top layer of sauce as my personal dip. The ribs are the star no doubt but don't miss the brisket and hot links because they can hold their own as well. But what makes it complete is Rodney himself. The man is a true gentleman and his love of bbq and his creations are infectious and we can't help but feel like we're guests at his backyard barbecue.

Rodney makes my favorite brisket sandwich in all of LA. The food here is fantastic. The meat is always juicy and tender and full of flavor. The portions here are massive. I still can't believe how good his sandwich is! He service is great as Rodney is always super nice!! He usually parks his truck in a parking lot on Lake street.

Amazing barbecue food truck that specializes in ribs. We ordered Rodney's dinner that came with 5 juicy, fall of the bone ribs and 2 sides, as well as 2 extra ribs a la carte. The food was very tasty and satisfying. The ribs were drenched in sauce but surprisingly not uber sweet. The beans and potato salad were great complements to the ribs. Friendly service in a large parking lot.

I love Rodney's Ribs! His lean BBQ Brisket Sandwich is delicious! It's thinly sliced, but he is generous on portion of food. The Pork ribs have a nice bite to them, yet tender. The homemade side dishes are delicious as well. His BBQ are lightly smoked and are perfectly sauced. Rodney's mobile BBQ isn't fancy and the menu is straight forward. You can find him at the CVS parking lot on Lake Ave and Mountain St , access from Roma Market. If you plan on stopping by, I would call ahead to see if he is there, sometimes he sells out for the day or running behind. His food are delicious and made with care. Credit Credit and Cash accepted.

This review I not normal as Mr Rodney was serving food while the Eaton fires were still burning in Altadena. I appreciate so much that he was still serving his amazing bbq in the middle of such a devastating time. When I went they didn't have all of the meat options nd veggie. But what he do have was delicious! I got the rib tip and brisket. They were tender and top quality. He is in a truck in the cvs parking lot on Lake. Please go out and support this business and know you will be getting great food in re

It was authentic! There's just something special about when small business owners pour their heart and soul into what they do--and you can taste the difference! We had the ribs and brisket--yum, yum, and yum! We also enjoyed the potato salad and the green beans (they had already sold out of the other sides, which tells you something!). Everything was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. A big thank you to Rodney and Andre--the Dynamic Duo! Your love for food and your passion for sharing it with others really shines through. My husband told me, "You need to write a review!"--and he gave it 10 out of 10 stars (and he's pickier than I am!). We'll definitely be back. Until next time! ~ Sandra

If I'm in the area, I will make it a point to stop by. The brisket sandwich is my favorite dish. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't be disappointed.

As I walked up I was told to wait since the computer wasn't working. I ordered a brisket sandwich with a side of green beans. The menu reads $4.10 for sides. I was charged $500 for green beans . I asked for the sauce on the side which ended up with a sloppy brisket sandwich

I tried Rodney's special, and it was great. The ribs were flavorful and saucy, and the food came out quickly with minimal wait time. They accept both card and cash. I didn't get a chance to try the mac and cheese this time, but I'm looking forward to it on my next visit. Rodney was friendly, and overall, I really enjoyed my experience.

Wanted to good ol ribs and found the spot! My ribs were so tender and juicy. Servers couldn't be more welcoming and thrilled to help. Definitely coming back for more!

OOH EMM GEE! mmmm, mmm, mmm! You have to have Rodney's Ribs. If you have not, you must. No matter what plate you get, you WILL-BE-SATISFIED.

Rodney's did not disappoint for Christmas Dinner. I ordered Ribs, Brisket, Links, Potato Salas, Baked Beans, Green Beans for a party of 10 people. His portions were more than enough and more. His Ribs were tender and BBQ sauce was full of flavor. Briskets were my favorite, tender, smokey, slabbed with his BBQ sauce. His links were juicy and had a nice snap to the skin. His sides were also amazing. Rodney was also extremely friendly and helpful when helping me what to order for 10 people. I would definitely stop by his truck for a personal serving next time I'm in the area.

So I'll star with this, unassuming small food truck type trailer. The smell when I pulled up was making my mouth water. With my luck they had received a couple big phone orders prior to my arrival so I had to wait for my turn, not a big deal at all. Brisket was good, not the best I've ever had but better than most in CA. Great balance of smoke and seasoning. Very tender but sliced very thin, my opinion brisket should be no less than a 1/4" thick and should bend gently around your finger. Overall I give it a 8. 0 The hot link was delicious, great smoke balance with the spiciness of the seasoning and the snap of the casing, outstanding. Not sure if these are store bought and smoked right or if they are proprietary to Rodney but damm it was good. 9.0 Last but not least are the ribs. Spoke with Rodney briefly as I waited for my food and this guy knows his shit. I knew the ribs would be fire after talking to him and by god they were. Perfect balance of flavors, tender and juicy with the perfect texture, these ribs were up there on my list of ribs I will eat. Great job Rodney. 9.0 Do yourself a favor and hit them up, you won't be disappointed, I promise!!

Stopped here with my boyfriend for lunch. It's tucked in the corner of the parking lot of the CVS on Lake. Not sure if it was Rodney himself, but whoever helped us was super nice and personable, even complimenting my shirt. We each got a brisket sandwich + a side of mac'n'cheese. Ate it at home, it was sooo yummy honestly some of the best mac I've had! Such a cute little spot. Def coming back!

Best barbecue from the Inland Empire all the way to Inglewood. This place was reccomended to me by someone who's relentless about quality and flavour of food. And when you meet Rodney you know he's passionate about what he does. He's a happy man doing what he loves everyday in his life. I'm going there today again . Thank you for existing

A local fixture for Pasadena, Rodney's Ribs brings mobile smokey BBQ to a CVS parking lot. When open, you can see his smoking setup working. A commercial smoker in a trailer. The menu is simple and you'll find the usual fixings for Brisket, Spareribs, and Pulled Pork. Both Sandwiches and entree orders are available and everything is laden with sauce unless you ask otherwise. All of the BBQ is well to heavily smoked. Depending on the time and day there are shortages and inconsistencies. I found the brisket to be sliced too thin but may work well in a sandwich. Ribs were not always consistent and certainly dry if not consumed right away and/or reheated. Kudos and credit are given for the mobile setup. When it's good it's great.

Been debating this review and what level of stars to give. Sometimes I get on bbq/brisket kicks. I had brisket the day before and wanted more. I was going to make a salad and throw some on. I like the brisket at Craft & Fire, 1/2 lb is $14. I used this as the baseline. I wanted to support black and local business and try this place. I called close to closing and was told it was $17 and they'd have it ready. I figured $3 wasn't too much more to support the business. I got there and was told my total was $21! Excuse you?! He said the other guy made a mistake and it was $19! I was less than impressed. I had just called, they could've honored what I was told. I begrudgingly paid and left. Strike 1. I tried the meat. It's ok. Nothing to write home about. I actually had a number of hard, inedible pieces. I'm not sure I cared for the sauce being on it either. $14 is doable, for $19 it better be AMAZING and it wasn't. The experience w the money and the meat not being fab all left a taste in my mouth. I talked to my chiro (also a black small business owner) and he said he'd been there and said they were pricey but that he enjoyed the ribs. He understood my reluctance but wasn't shocked by my experience. Would I go back? Not sure honestly. I can't think of anything redeeming with the meat or my customer service experience.

It always smells so good when we have to go to CVS. We decided to stop by one time. We got the rodney special (spare ribs, potato salad, bread) for about $15. For bbq, this is a a pretty good deal. Smoked ribs are always so expensive. Very smoky flavor. Tender fatty pieces of meat that falls off the bone. Sauce was decent. Overall a solid 4. I would go again

Rodney's ribs will knock your socks off! So delicious and mouthwatering BBQ! This man knows how to cook, try them out when you have a craving for some good home cooked style meats!

This spot is a gem in the SGV. These ribs are some of the best I've had easily better than most bbq restaurants in socal. Although some of the sides may lack in wow factor overall this place is killing it. I would definitely try to order ahead. Service will take about 10-15 minutes. There is ample parking so no hassle to come and pick up. The ribs here are the main thing you should be coming for. Definitely one of those spots that is a go to in the community.

Great guys and awesome food! They came for our event at a local park and did not dissapoint.

Yummy. Best BBQ I've ever had. They were at an event we organized, and the scent of BBQ smoke drew you to the truck. Very generous portions. Everything from ribs to brisket with traditional sides. Some of the best coleslaw I've ever had which can sometimes be bland. Friendly service. All round great experience. Definitely try it if you're in the area.

Incredible barbecue with fast service. A good variety of choices with great side dishes

Great bbq food truck! Have been waning to try for years, and glad I finally did. Rodney serves it up well & the location is convenient. We especially loved the ribs, brisket & Mac n cheese. I'll definitely go back again!

For California? Sure. For real BBQ? A disappointment. I saw the reviews and decided to try it. I got Rodney's Special (ribs) and a side of mac. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't expect much in CA, but after talking to Rodney (a likable fellow), I found myself cautiously optimistic. While the ribs came with a slice of white bread there were no pickles (both are traditional), but I can overlook that. The real test is in the meal and it was typical CA BBQ; dry, overcooked, lack of love and lack of smoke. The mac n cheese was bland and coated with a flimsy sauce. If you don't know better, you'll probably enjoy it. If you're a student of smoked meat, the only place that rocks is Moo's BBQ in LA. Lastly, it's entirely possible the brisket is much better, but I didn't try it and can only speculate.

This BBQ is crazy good. I've have several dishes, the brisket sandwich, Rodney's Special and the Rodney's dinner plate are my favorite.

Simply the best, better than all the rest. Rodney Of The Rib is the king of bbq ribs in Altadena and all of Los Angeles.

The other night was Art Night in Pasadena. We picked up a brochure which stated, "Enjoy an evening of art, music, and entertainment as Pasadena's most prominent arts and cultural institutions provide special programming." We excitedly headed out for one of Pasadena's most prominent institutions to take in some incredible art. Rodney's Ribs reminds us of a quote we saw once, "Food is where creativity and taste collide, leaving a masterpiece on your tongue." Yay art!!!! We found a short line and we debated which of the options we would order ultimately settling on the Rodney's Dinner which includes 4 - 5 large ribs with 2 sides and bread. Our chosen sides were the Cole Slaw and the Mac and Cheese. When our order was ready we stood back and admired the exquisite culinary canvas before us. These were the most gorgeous delectable ribs! The sauce was perfect with a smooth sweetness of the underlying base with flavors of tomato sauce, brown sugar/molasses, and some hints of vinegar. The ribs were flawlessly smoked and cooked so that the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. All of these tastes blended in a thoroughly satisfying way. True art! The cole slaw included crispy cabbage with a slightly sweet/tangy creamy sauce. Really tasty! The mac and cheese was so cheesy and very yummy! We were so happy that we ventured out for Art Night in Pasadena and after our memorable visit to Rodney's Ribs we vowed to return many times to eat more art!

Wow, first timer - the bbq brisket sandwich is fantastic, and big enough for two meals. I will be going back when I get an urge for bbq again.

Well, the rib tips were lukewarm to cold and the sides the same. I can definitely find a better rib place for the price point. Sorry

Maybe I'm not lucky or what, The truck is either not open or not there. The owner needs to update his hour, even a quick post on a social media would be good. I even confirmed with them their operating hours before . Today Saturday 2pm is my 4th attempt to find out the truck is not there during the opening hour posted on yelp or website.... Very disappointing!

The ribs were a welcome surprise we were driving from remainder's thrift shop and we saw it in the CVS parking lot and decided to try it it turned out to be really good for a random food truck the brisket was sweet and juicy We would go again

Rodney's brisket is the bomb!! If you haven't tried this hidden gem up on Lake in Pasadena- go now!! Soooo tasty!!

Holy smokes! The ribs and sauce stand out! Hot link sandwich was on point as well! Thank you for doing BBQ right. I'll be back for more deliciousness!

There exists a scarcity of good bbq in Pasadena, and this place doesn't help to remediate this. A bit on the pricy side for a truck, and the ribs sorely lacked tenderness and succulence. Ended up throwing half of them away. Additionally, they were out of the the first two sides I chose, so I chose a third, and he up-charged me for this supposed "premium" side, mac and cheese. So, on the business etiquette front, also shockingly poor. Apart from charging me, I'm also just bewildered as to how mac and cheese, literally cheap pasta and cheese, is premium. There had better be some lobster and truffle oil thrown in there for a premium up-charge. Lastly it took a extremely long time, and the owner was as acting a little strange. Would avoid.

The most amazing brisket I've ever tasted. We ordered the brisket plate, ribs, and rib tips. The brisket was smokey, tender, fatty, and flavorful. My friend and I were craving BBQ and decided to find any place nearby off of Yelp. We didn't really have any expectations since we don't eat American BBQ that often. However, we were blown away by how delicious the brisket was. The ribs are also fall-off-the-bone tender. The rib tips were not as good because they were dry but some pieces were good. They had just run out of mac n cheese when we got there but we had the potato salad which was pretty good. Their potato salad is chunky and the taste is reminiscent of tuna salad. We will definitely be back for the brisket and the ribs because they were amazing. Check them out!

Everything.. the ribs r so tasty the potato salad is the best.. the prices great.... Enjoy

Food truck foods are usually expensive and too fusion heavy. Rodney's is anything but. Located inside the CVS parking lot, Rodney's truck is very low key and barely noticeable unless you're already on the lot. The flavor of the smoked meat is intense the closer you get to the truck. For my first visit, I bought the rib tips, ribs, and brisket sandwich. All three are excellent but if I were to choose a favorite, I'd have to go with the brisket sandwich. It is simply superb and there's no other words to describe it. The brisket is so flavorful and tender it almost melts in the mouth. The sides are not too shabby either. I especially liked the baked beans. Would've loved to try the mac-n-cheese but it was already sold out. I can see myself coming back here the next time I crave for smoked meats (very soon). The portion is good and the price is very reasonable. Highly recommend!

Just walked over to Rodney's. New to the neighborhood and love bbq, but i am picky. My first test is always a Hot Link. This shakes out the pretenders. Well it was very good for $6.95. The hotlink was nice and spicy and cooked perfectly. Just a regular hot dog bun. The bbq sauce was a little sweet for me so next time i will ask no sauce. I thought it was great and i will go back but ask for sauce on the side

I read about Rodney's ribs on eater LA food blog. I dragged my hubby to north Pasadena to pick up dinner on a Sunday afternoon in early February. It is in the CVS parking next to Roscoe fried chicken. There was only one person waiting for his food. The menu is basic and easy to read. I ordered beef brisket sandwich and hubby ordered Rodney special w/ribs and 2 sides and white bread. We didn't wait too long at all. The brisket was piled high that I could split it into 2sandwiches. It is covered in their yummy bbq sauce and the meat was so tender. Hubby loved the ribs which was off the bone and tender dripping the bbq sauce. I would come back again.

Amazing!! I should've taken pics but the food was so good, you're just gonna have to take my word for it, lmao. I went on a Friday evening (around 6:30) and the line was small. I mean super small; it was me and maybe two other people. I ordered the brisket sandwich for myself and the rib plate for my hubby. I'll break this review down into two parts: 1. Rib plate: hubby said the meat fell off the bone (that tender!) and the potato salad side was just about perfect! 2. The brisket sandwich: It was a lot of meat! I mean, this could've been a sandwich for two! That's how big it was! The brisket was super tender and the sauce was just the bee's knees! Perfect! You can't go wrong! Professional service and quick! I highly recommend!!

Pasadenas best bbq is a small food truck that can be found in the parking lot of a CVS (Lake and Mountain). I had read an article about this months ago and just never got around to finding the truck. I think there was a christmas tree lot here and no bbq to be found. And then periodically I might stop by not realizing that the truck is only here six days a week? And they sell out and maybe the truck doesn't stick around to sell soda and without smoked meats. Anyways I stopped by today and actually found the truck. It was the late afternoon so some of my first choices were out. I was able to try the ribs and I got the cole slaw. Saucy with that smoke flavor I knew from the first bite that I would need to come back regularly. Cole slaw was decent but I must try the potato salad and the green beans and maybe if I shed some winter weight the mac and cheese. I need to set an alarm next weekend to come by early for some brisket. I will probably be thinking about this food for the next week.

Ill start by saving the food is good, the guy seems cool.. so i call one day during business hours. Three calls no answer, ok so I eat something else. I still want bbq so i call the next day to see if he is open. He answers, yes i am open, great! Let me get everyones order and ill call right back. I call back another three times within a 15 minute span... guess hes too busy to answer the phone, or call back.. a shame.

Rodney's Ribs is located at or near 900 N. Lake Ave, sometimes in the CVS Parking lot, sometimes on the street nearby it all depends on the parking situation. I don't know if the schedule on Yelp is current, I kinda doubt he's there until 8PM, but I could be wrong, I suggest calling first before you head on over. The guy smokes his meats right on this trailer, I have heard he sometimes run's out of a certain meat thankfully I didn't have that issue. Cash & CC Accepted. It's a trailer so not much else to say except the guy who I assume was Rodney https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rodneys-ribs-pasadena-2?start=60 was friendly. Bobbies Brisket Sandwich ($14.90) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rodneys-ribs-pasadena-2?select=0WRqM7Yf6DY5GTGHvMvNYg Nice bun loaded with plenty of Brisket pre-sauced and a side of Baked Beans. This was the wife's sandwich, I always hesitate ordering Brisket especially when I'm visiting a new place, why, most places serve it with way too much fat for my liking! NOT at Rodney's https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rodneys-ribs-pasadena-2?select=cwNdwovMuJ6CNCKIyjK-Og nice and lean, great smoke flavor and sauce was good too. 5-Stars Baked Beans https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rodneys-ribs-pasadena-2?select=zqcfJrWC0hrvKDKy8JJVXA Very good Tutties Tips aka Rib Tips ($13.50) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rodneys-ribs-pasadena-2?select=LrgokRJhn4X2pxvUBVxTiA Plenty of real nice smoky meat on these rib tips https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rodneys-ribs-pasadena-2?select=gLUCM3oGfMfHCJvgsQwXoA and same sauce as on Brisket, I forgot to ask if he has various sauces or spice levels. 5-Stars Potato Salad https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/rodneys-ribs-pasadena-2?select=OcfrUaqeGvU2aJpQU-g2RA Very good. If you're anywhere in the Pasadena area and like BBQ come check this truck out, my ONLY complaint from the food I did get was while the service was friendly....it was also s-l-o-w. Be patient the food was worth it.

Hey, If you're NOT going to be @ your location POST IT ON YOUR WEBSITE!!! Drove ALL the way from the OC WASTING MY TIME AND GAS !!! Only to find out that he was doing a private event!!! Common sense!!!

Decided to give him another try after a few years. Today March 15th 2024 I ordered 2 brisket sandwiches 1 with sides and a Rodney's special. The brisket was smokey very tender and that's it! The barbque sauce was extremely sweet and that's it. I've never had a bland blank barbque sauce, where do they do that? My sides were baked beans and again extremely sweet blank and bland. I couldn't the beans they must've come out of a can with a black n white label that said "beans" Generic flavorless tasteless bland blank beans, and my other side was potato salad which was your basic store brand. Several current reviews praised him on the smokiness of the meat and I agree, they also praised him on the great flavor of his sides, perhaps I ordered the wrong 2 out of 5 or their tastebuds need to be resuscitated or empathetic and forgiving. Lastly my sides for $4.50 should've been put in a separate container and not put in the small compartments in my take out container. Not only was the tiny portion $4.50 price on the menu but he charges and additional .$50 per sides? My only choices at this point is to DIY or continue going across the 110 freeway.

BRUH. I have had a lot of great barbecue in my life, and LA always leaves me wanting more and unsatisfied in that regard. Except this time. I took one bite into the brisket sandwich here and knew I had found that good good. The meat was moist and delicious, you could taste the wood smoke deeply in ever single bite, it was fantastic. Will definitely be back!