Not just great BBQ but a total BBQ Experience. The best BBQ Brisket and Pulled Pork I’ve ever had and super nice people too. Go online, order ahead and go pickup. It’s a Barbecue Adventure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket, Pulled Pork
Paul de Leon
Jesse is a master smoker. Make sure to check the IG to make sure the pop up is open.
Best BBQ in Cali hands down. Certainly in socal. They do popups about once a week or two. Follow them on Instagram for details and how to order. You will not get better BBQ around here, I promise. Totally worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerry Fernholz
Brisket and ribs were perfectly tender. Smoke and seasoning was spot on. Kansas City's got nothing on Cuckoo's Nest BBQ. The mustard sauce needs to come in a jar ?.
Parking: Park on Mulholland and a short walk up the driveway.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Pulled Pork
Colin Flynn
Nothing is better! N-O-T-H-I-N-G! Seriously, wait are you waiting for, GO NOW!!
Kevin W
We tried the 14hr slow cooled Wagyu Beef Brisket and it was not only melt in your mouth tender but the spice rub on it was also perfect!! The BBQ chicken was equally amazing and the owners are very personable. We'll be back! Note, that while they have tables and chairs in their driveway, the place isn't really a restaurant so takeout is recommended.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Brett Kopitz
Best bbq in the world.
Suzzanne Katz
I found Cuckoos Nest on Google maps 1st time trying them...and I can't tell you how authentically great this gem is! Tried full slab BBback ribs unbelievable mouth watering fall off the bone goodness and Jesse and Pam are truly Great hosts
Daniel Klein
Just absolutely incredible barbecue. We randomly found this place on google maps and I exchanged some emails with the pit master to figure out how ordering works (replied right away to everything) and today we went to pick up our food. I'm still in a food coma. We got a pound of lean brisket, a pound of fatty brisket, two racks of ribs, the loaded mashed potatoes and the coleslaw, and everything was incredible; but especially the brisket. I usually prefer the lean cuts of brisket because I don't like the texture of the fatty bits, but whatever this pitmaster did, the fatty brisket was incredible and I couldn't get enough. Definitely getting more brisket next time.This is just incredible. If you're in the area and enjoy barbecue, check this place out. Popups usually on Saturdays, but the website has all the info.
Mehrzad
If you’re looking for amazing food and more importantly, amazing EXPERIENCE this is your one and only stop. Jesse and Pam won’t disappoint you! Check their Instagram for upcoming pop-ups. You can thank me later!
So, first time in LA and I’m on my own. I find a great place to go hiking in the canyons and when I’m done I happened upon cuckoos nest barbecue. Jesse and his family are delightful and the food is some of the best barbecue I’ve ever had. I come from Virginia which is well known for this stuff so that is saying some thing. Perfect! Thank you for your welcoming manner and your excellent food. It made my lovely day even better
Chris Demas
This has to be THE best BBQ in California. The brisket is tender and very moist. The pulled pork is the same. The Hungarian sausage has amazing flavor. Jesse and Pam are great hosts. It is definitely a must go to place!
Kristi Isaac
Giddyup and get down to this Old Town road for some of THE best BBQ in So Cal! Pulled pork and Brisket are a must!
Eltra Moody Jr
Best meat selection. Smoked to perfection!
WorldBeat Productions
I happen to be one of the biggest smoked everything lover, and I’m always looking for the best BBQ chicken, and have found only over the years a few places in LA that I like, then I heard about Cuckoos Nest and immediately tried it, picked up a bag full of chicken and fresh coleslaw and potato salad and their amazing cobbler too! It is really amazing, smoked and so flavorful! The baked beans w pulled pork are also incredible! And we get to meet more friends in our community every time we go!! Thanks Jesse and crew!
Not just great BBQ but a total BBQ Experience. The best BBQ Brisket and Pulled Pork I’ve ever had and super nice people too. Go online, order ahead and go pickup. It’s a Barbecue Adventure!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket, Pulled Pork
Jesse is a master smoker. Make sure to check the IG to make sure the pop up is open.
Parking: Park in the street and walk up the road.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rice & Spicy Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Ribs, Pork Ribs, Tri Tip, Watermelon Salad, Beef Rib, Brisket, Hungarian Sausage
Best BBQ in Cali hands down. Certainly in socal. They do popups about once a week or two. Follow them on Instagram for details and how to order. You will not get better BBQ around here, I promise. Totally worth it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brisket and ribs were perfectly tender. Smoke and seasoning was spot on. Kansas City's got nothing on Cuckoo's Nest BBQ. The mustard sauce needs to come in a jar ?.
Parking: Park on Mulholland and a short walk up the driveway.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ribs, Pulled Pork
Nothing is better! N-O-T-H-I-N-G! Seriously, wait are you waiting for, GO NOW!!
We tried the 14hr slow cooled Wagyu Beef Brisket and it was not only melt in your mouth tender but the spice rub on it was also perfect!! The BBQ chicken was equally amazing and the owners are very personable. We'll be back! Note, that while they have tables and chairs in their driveway, the place isn't really a restaurant so takeout is recommended.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork
Best bbq in the world.
I found Cuckoos Nest on Google maps 1st time trying them...and I can't tell you how authentically great this gem is! Tried full slab BBback ribs unbelievable mouth watering fall off the bone goodness and Jesse and Pam are truly Great hosts
Just absolutely incredible barbecue. We randomly found this place on google maps and I exchanged some emails with the pit master to figure out how ordering works (replied right away to everything) and today we went to pick up our food. I'm still in a food coma. We got a pound of lean brisket, a pound of fatty brisket, two racks of ribs, the loaded mashed potatoes and the coleslaw, and everything was incredible; but especially the brisket. I usually prefer the lean cuts of brisket because I don't like the texture of the fatty bits, but whatever this pitmaster did, the fatty brisket was incredible and I couldn't get enough. Definitely getting more brisket next time.This is just incredible. If you're in the area and enjoy barbecue, check this place out. Popups usually on Saturdays, but the website has all the info.
If you’re looking for amazing food and more importantly, amazing EXPERIENCE this is your one and only stop. Jesse and Pam won’t disappoint you! Check their Instagram for upcoming pop-ups. You can thank me later!
Restaurantji Recommends
So, first time in LA and I’m on my own. I find a great place to go hiking in the canyons and when I’m done I happened upon cuckoos nest barbecue. Jesse and his family are delightful and the food is some of the best barbecue I’ve ever had. I come from Virginia which is well known for this stuff so that is saying some thing. Perfect! Thank you for your welcoming manner and your excellent food. It made my lovely day even better
This has to be THE best BBQ in California. The brisket is tender and very moist. The pulled pork is the same. The Hungarian sausage has amazing flavor. Jesse and Pam are great hosts. It is definitely a must go to place!
Giddyup and get down to this Old Town road for some of THE best BBQ in So Cal! Pulled pork and Brisket are a must!
Best meat selection. Smoked to perfection!
I happen to be one of the biggest smoked everything lover, and I’m always looking for the best BBQ chicken, and have found only over the years a few places in LA that I like, then I heard about Cuckoos Nest and immediately tried it, picked up a bag full of chicken and fresh coleslaw and potato salad and their amazing cobbler too! It is really amazing, smoked and so flavorful! The baked beans w pulled pork are also incredible! And we get to meet more friends in our community every time we go!! Thanks Jesse and crew!
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