50 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Monrovia

“We enjoyed my birthday dinner tonight at Jakes Roadhouse. The food is delicious and the friendly service was great.“

“Food is the best thing I've had in Monrovia in years. They were so nice as well. I forgot the sauce for my food and they walked to my car to hand it to me. Best customer service ever. Genuinely a hidden gem. Can't wait to try the fried rice next“

“Highly commendable service and absolutely stunning set menu! we went here for dinner last night for our Halloween date night! Their wagyu cuts are 100% top-grade and not just random "wagyu" that are below the marks. We tried their A5 and M9 meats, not to mention their salmon carpaccio that is to die for. Their sides are absolutely delicious and smart, one great example is their fried pork buns that is like a spin on soup dumplings. To top it off, you get premium ice cream in the end. Their salad is so good with yuzu and smokey salt, plus you get a chili mix too. They serve the meats fast plus your tablet menu is in front of you so you don't have to keep calling the staff to refill. I give them 9 stars! 🌟 🐄 🥩“

“Meet quality really nice to me Good service!“

“Absolutely amazing BBQ!!! Nothing was regular or ordinary. The brisket was so tender and tasty and the Blue Masa Cornbread was to die for! Melts in your mouth! And don’t forget the Cole Slaw which deserves capital letters!! The Mac and Cheese (not like any you’ve ever had!) was comped by our new friend who was our ordering coach and it stole the show!! This place is new and Jensen is a class act and his food is BBQ but kicked up a notch !! Congrats Jensen!!!“

“Miss Gloria is wonderful and her staff is amazing! Some of the best brisket I’ve ever had, very tender and flavorful. Potato salad and Mac n cheese were very delicious as well. Miss Gloria is a sweetheart of a person; I had the pleasure of conversing with her about life and family, while my food was being prepared. Her golden tips on a happy marriage (just got married last year) will stay with me forever. I will be back on future trips to Pasadena!

Congratulations on 62 years of marriage!“

“I went here for the first time on a Monday evening. The service was really good and on point on this day. Staff was always checking on us, always making sure our stove was clean or removing finished dishes. I got us the Deluxe meal. The spicy baby octopus was good. The gyōza dumplings and egg rolls were really good. They have sushi as well. Their menu can be accessed by QR code or you can ask for a physical menu.“

“Great service, and very good BBQ. Didn't get to try the beef ribs (only available day &sun), but the brisket and riblets are tender and juicy so so good 😁“

“Rodney's ribs are the Truth. I moved to Pasadena recently. I've had Q at Dreamland in Alabama, 12 Bones in North Carolina, Franklin's in Austin, Corky's in Memphis and Hecky's in Chicago, and this is some of the most righteously smoked meat I've ever had. Thank you, Rodney.“

“Absolutely delicious! I decided to try this place today and I'm immediately reviewing to get people to support this local gem. I had the tofu vegetable combo plate and it was tasty as hell. The tofu was soft, the veggies had the perfect bite, and the brown sauce was well seasoned. The entire dish was warm and light enough that I almost cleaned my plate despite it being so satisfying. I'm happy I was able to bring some home for later and will be going back regularly now!“

“They used a heart-shaped rainbow sticker to attach a receipt to some old man's bag and he had an absolute epic meltdown on facebook. 5 out of 5 stars. Keep up the good work.“

“Excellence Test is seriously one of the BEST Hong Kong–style cafés in the entire SGV — maybe even all of SoCal! The moment you walk in, it feels like stepping straight back into Hong Kong. The flavors, the vibe, the comfort food… everything hits perfectly.
And the BBQ duck? Absolute showstopper. Crispy skin, juicy meat, packed with flavor — easily one of the best I’ve had outside of Hong Kong. If you love authentic Hong Kong café classics, this place is a MUST. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!“

“Great ihaw ihaw and crew are very friendly“

“Great Hawaiian and Indonesian BBQ spot on East Colorado Blvd in Pasadena.

Flavorful, smoky BBQ with generous

portions and friendly service. Easy to find and definitely worth stopping by if you're craving BBQ in Pasadena. Highly

recommend.“

“me gustó la sopa y los apps“

“The food is fantastic, the staff is friendly, welcoming and efficient. What's not to love?“

“We had a wedding rehearsal dinner on Saturday July 2nd. Included Ribs, Chicken and Tri-Tip! Wow, did that go fast and I asked how was the food..... 5 stars especially the thin sliced Tri-Tip (made great sandwiches). Thank you Diane and crew. We will be back.“

“Stopped by T-Kebob for a late dinner after work and it hit the spot perfectly. The food was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying — exactly what you want at the end of a long day. The kebabs were well-seasoned and cooked just right, and the portions were generous.

Paired the meal with a cold beer, which made the experience even better. Relaxed atmosphere, not rushed, and a great place to unwind after work. Staff was friendly and welcoming, even late in the evening.“

“There was such a long wait here on a Sunday night, but it was totally worth it. Little Skewer is my favorite place to get skewers. Once you step inside, you’ll understand why it takes forever to get a table - you won’t want to leave! The atmosphere of the restaurant seems specifically curated to create the perfect environment for eating and drinking. Beers were BOGO. Chinese wines were served in tea pots and dainty little saucers. Beneath the tavern lights, a lounge singer sweetly serenades the diners through the huge karaoke machine at the front of the store.

Service is mostly done yourself through an iPad. You place your own order through the system and workers bring the food out to you.

Meats such as beef and lamb skewers are ordered in batches of 10 and will most likely make up the bulk of your skewers, but there are many other types of additional skewers to choose from. An unexpected favorite for me was the king oyster mushroom skewers. I don’t even like mushrooms, but these king oyster mushrooms were irresistible. Biting into the springy flesh was so satisfying. The spicy, vibrant flavors and juiciness made my mouth water and crave more. The scallops, served in their shells with glass noodles, garlic, scallions, and chili paste, were addictive enough to pound back like shots. I also really liked the chicken skin skewers because the crispiness provided a nice contrast to the other dishes. And I liked the pineapple sausage so much that I ordered two.

I would totally recommend Little Skewer for dinner, catching up with friends, and a good time.“

“best pulled pork & barbecue chicken! it was just a bummer they ran out of ribs🙄 i will catch on next time.“

“The Hainan chicken was tender and juicy, and the skewers were wel-seasoned!
The restaurant's interior is very cozy, decorated with plants and Chinese-themed items.
Ordering is easy with the QR code on each table, which is convenient.
This spot specializes in potato noodles, skewers, and Hainan chicken.
Combo #1 comes with two bowls of rice and soup, a plate of chicken, cucumber salad, and fried peanut. The rice is very fragrant and the chicken was tasty with the sweet and spicy sauces.
The potato noodles is very tasty. I will say the best one in LA. If you want to add more protein to the soup that’s good. It is also good for the original recipe. I absolutely love the numbing, peppery flavor of Sichuan pepper in potato noodles.“

“Great selection! Very clean, tasted really good. So happy they are close by!“

“Thank you very delicious Margarita and family“

“Tasty food, generous servings, below average prices. My wife and I had the roast duck noodle soup. Tasty duck, lots of nice noodles, I think it was Chinese broccoli cooked tender. Broth was okay. Lots of takeout traffic. Not where I would take a first date, run down. Service was okay. Decent parking in the lot. I'd go again for the food. Takeout is ideal. Lots of other menu choices to try. Discovered this through Vic and Jeff's food blog on YouTube.“

“10/10 hands down the best BBQ!“

“Flavorful & JuicyStopped over to pick up a little BBQ. Yum, yum.Tri tip, ribs and chicken.Yes, try the chicken it falls off the bone totally juicy and has an excellent flavor (tip: you don't need any sauce) it's great.Tri tip is juicy and you get good chunks.We got 2 sides mac n' cheese (thumb size noodles and plenty of cheese. Also a side of potatoe salad, its chunky with black olive pieces, egg pieces and quite creamy. I don't know the recipe but it's good and home made.Giant barrel smoker. They park at the cross streets of Francisquito blvd. and are off of Puente Ave. (Look past the O'Reilly Auto parts) Follow the smoky smell!“

“Didn't know they had more than one restaurant in the L.A. area. This is the second one we tried and it didn't disappoint, it was just as good as the first time and second times we visited the Koreatown location. The service, the food, everything is great.“

“Every dish was delectable, and great service! We all had a fantastic time there! Definitely will be back, and for celebrations.“

“The curry and masala are amazing at the Fullerton location! I will be back this week for lunch. Oh, and ordering online was so easy :) thank you!!“

“The food is always Delicious!!! Staff is Great. Always Worth the Visit .“

“I’m a weekly regular at Hungry Bird — and honestly, it’s earned every single visit. The hand-pulled noodles are incredibly satisfying, and the charcoal-grilled skewers are some of the best I’ve had. Everything I’ve tried has been consistently great. Highly recommend — just go!“

“This has become my favorite Chinese BBQ place recently! Very authentic and their skewers are always fresh and fragant with their charcoal grilled fumes. Their grilled fish is one of my favorite dish as well, comes with sorted veggies in it, fish was very fresh.“

“We found this place by chance and what a hidden gem!

We ordered the clams, oysters, scallops, quail eggs and they blew us away. Service at atmosphere were both great and the beer was perfectly cold. Will 100% be coming back again.

10/10 from us!“

“it's a friendly place with alot of happy smiles, it's food is great! best Hawaiian food I've tasted in a while... u can usually catch the owner at the shop and is always willing to talk to u as if u are part of the family.“

“Got seated around 16:50, wanted to get the Lunch special but I was worried since it was getting close to 5pm. However, the lady was really nice and let me get the lunch special so I was quite pleased. Great service! The food also tasted great and was of great quality. I would definitely recommend others to come dine here, especially during the weekday lunch special (11am-5pm).“

“Had the shrimp vermicelli shanghai style noodles, which I highly recommend. The service was good, the food is yummy and inexpensive. We dined in. The restaurant is non-descript and they accept cash only, so just be prepared! Perfect Chinese food!“

“The best skewers ever. We drove seven or eight hours from Northern California to eat. The ingredients are fresh and taste great. There is a man who looks like the boss and is very nice. We were served quickly knowing we were hungry. Thank you for the delicious food. See you next month.“

“Saw this place while looking for thrift stores to explore. My boyfriend and I decided to go in and it was a great choice! Nice, quiet, with very friendly staff. Waited such a short time for the food and it was soooo good. Would definitely come back if I’m ever in the area again :)“

“The roast duck is juicy, Char Siu is tender and juicy. It’s under new management and Beef Stir Fry rice noodles is most popular. Prices are very reasonable. No pictures because before I can do so… food are mostly gone 🤣 will come back for sure“

“This Northeastern Chinese BBQ spot was seriously a great find. The ingredients are fresh and everything off the grill is packed with flavor. The lamb skewers are the highlight—perfectly charred on the outside, juicy and tender inside, super authentic. The seasoning hits just right, savory with a nice kick. The vibe is lively, kind of like a street night market back in Northeast China. Service is quick and friendly. Great value overall and perfect for hanging out with friends—definitely coming back.“

“One of my favorite restaurants in San Gabriel! They offer several all-you-can-eat options, including Hot Pot AYCE, Premium Hot Pot AYCE, BBQ AYCE, and their Luxury AYCE. My personal favorite is the Luxury AYCE, which includes both premium hot pot and BBQ skewers. This option is available for dinner only.

For hot pot, you can choose up to three broths and then order from a huge selection of meats, seafood, vegetables, and other hot pot items, along with Chinese BBQ skewers. Desserts are also included and available at the self-serve station. I usually grab the roll cakes. There’s a huge variety overall, so there’s something for everyone!

Parking is easy since there’s a parking lot, and the service is great. The servers are attentive and happy to answer any questions we have about the menu. Always a great experience here!“

“I really cannot say enough good things about this place.

Let’s start by saying the Maria, the Chef knows exactly what she’s doing.
The food was amazzzziiiinnngggg!

If you like hot, Nashville hot is the way to go.

The Gentleman serving the food was just amazing.
Sincere respectful and very caring.

The portions are big and the flavor is epic.

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Bonus Tip: They have the best banana pudding on planet earth!!!!

Will come back here again and again and again !!!!“

“(Translated by Google) This could be the best Duck, Pork BBQ place in LA!Excellent service! Lots of varieties of BBQ items. Reasonable prices.Food are fresh & taste great!My husband is picky, he is not a big fan of BBQ pork & the BBQ pork belly, he can finish most of the dish from this place.This ? may be the most delicious roast meat restaurant in Luo Province!Service and food quality top notch! The price is reasonable!Roasted duck, roasted pork belly, char siew, oily chicken and other roast flavors are all available! The food is still very fresh and delicious after takeaway home.Recommended!(Original)This could be the best Duck, Pork BBQ place in LA!Excellent service! Lots of varieties of BBQ items. Reasonable prices.Food are fresh & taste great!My husband is picky, he is not a big fan of BBQ pork & the BBQ pork belly, he can finish most of the dish from this place.這?可能係羅省最美味的燒臘店！服務及食物質素一流！價格合理！燒鴨，燒腩肉，叉燒， 油鷄等燒味一應俱全！ 外賣回家後食物還是非常新鮮好吃。值得推薦！“

“If only baby corn was made available, this place would be an easy 5-Star eatery. Fortunately, there are mushrooms upon request hidden in the back and priced as an add-on, which I'm okay with. Srsly tho, if they did the same with baby corn it'd be heavenly. Go ahead, charge a premium for it, too - totally worth it for the awesome medley of bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, carrots, and broccoli. I recommend a split of 70% lamb, mostly slices but with a quarter tiny bits and 30% chicken, mostly tiny bits and broken pieces. The combination ensures meat in every bite with larger succulent lamb still hogging the spotlight and the tiny bits acting like a flavor-packed substrate for the aggregated vegetables. Arrive hungry and aim for the sweet spot either side of the lunch hour rush. Insanely good food at an insanely good price. The staff are just as good, efficiently ferrying drinks and soup, rice and pocket bread. There aren't many old school Mongolian feast balls these days so I'm glad to know if this one. All-you-can-eat, unlike the janky single serve mall flops. Love this place, despite the missing baby corn. I sometimes consider bringing my own and offering to pay a corkage fee. Ha!

No, but yeah - so close to perfection.. and now I want some. Haha!!“

“Happy Hour prices and all day long.“

“Had an unexpectedly wonderful lunch by picking this place on a whim! The owner of the Greek Cafe was very engaging and polite. The food was ALL freshly made and absolutely delicious. All the dishes are freshly made to order and was willing to make accomodations for food allergies. If you are looking for authentic and a true taste delight THIS is the place. Strongly recommend it!“

“They were not joking when they called this comfort food. I was sick, and it was raining, so I wanted something warm and hearty. This place seemed like the obvious choice, and far exceeded my expectations. Food came out fast and blistering hot, but still perfect temperature to eat right away. It was somehow nostalgic, even though it was my first time trying this dish. The tofu was extremely soft, but held its shape well, and very flavorful from absorbing the liquid. It really felt like it cured by illness.

Portion size was also very generous, which is always important. The menu was also pretty varied, I could imagine coming back multiple times and trying something new each time.“

“Been going here for 10 years. Missed when GameStop was right next to it, absolute perfect serotonin pairing with Ono. Love the bbq chicken, slaps every time! Also make sure you ask for more scoops of macaroni salad if you have rice at home.“

“delicious food, great customer service, drinks are also great“