came here opening weekend. we have had bludso’s on our list (the compton location) but have never tried it. we obviously expected a long wait and huge crowds. we were sat in 45 minutes. not bad. the meat came out fast and piled on a tray. oh yeah, it’s amazing. we were not disappointed. they have some pretty dang good bbq here. we liked the ribs (especially with the spicy bbq sauce) and the mac and cheese.
not fans of the corn bread and the brisket is definitely a hit or miss. some of the pieces were uber soft…others were very dry. our damage:
- pros: wait was long but food came out fast. we loved our waitress. great service – prompt, enthusiastic, great water service, and great recommendations.
- cons: parking isnt the greatest. the bartender is extremely slow.
bbq is definitely good here. in my opinion, better than baby blue’s bbq and gus’. fall off the bone? No, not really. are you going to be mind blown? no. is your tummy going to be happy? we think yes.
Bludso’s Bar & Que
609 north la brea ave
los angeles, ca 90036
I guess the long wait for the food was worth it!
Fall off the bone is never a sign of good BBQ: http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2013/04/01/55-busting-barbecue-myths/ (per @bbqsnob).
Until Bludso smokes in 3 shifts, best to hit it right when it opens for dinner, or still trek out to Compton.
great read. thanks for the link! and i havent been to the one in compton!
Agree w/ Sinosou, gotta get it Straight Outta Compton.
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