Smokehouses near Orange, CA

“I was in a bind on the day before Memorial Day. Hubby didn't feel like grilling. We were supposed to bring ribs to a potluck w/hungry after church people. Lol I went online to find a BBQ place. I saw these over the top ratings about Hickory and Spice BBQ. I didn't have a choice. I was asking all the customers that were coming out of the restaurant and goiing in, how were the ribs? Nothing but outstanding reviews. I bought 2 racks and everyone one at the pot luck went crazy over them. Praise the Lord!!! or I would have been a dead Sista. Lol Everything was almost perfect on this side of Heaven. The wait was a little long but it was worth it. The ribs were so good I emailed Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive in and Dives and raved about how good those ribs were that this place needs to be put on the map. These ribs should be Worldwide... Lol When he comes to ur place let me know... This shouldn't matter but it does when it comes to African Americans and their ribs. To all my Brothers and Sistas, these ribs will make u slap ur Momma.😋 For real!!!“

“The food was excellent the service was good.“

“Had the best food at Smoke Queen Barbecue: the tri tip, chicken, sausage, ribs, and delicious sides were all fall off the bone fantastic. Try the sesame slaw with spicy cucumbers, macaroni and cheese and fries. We loved the banana pudding, bread pudding, beers on tap, all with a great smile and playground to enjoy with our family. If you haven’t tried Smoke Queen Barbecue, you are missing out. So scrumptious!“

“Evan's is hands down one of the best BBQ joints around. Every visit has been spot-on — not a single miss! The brisket is absolutely killer, and that summer salad hits the spot (gotta balance out the meat and healthy items...right?).

For my birthday, my wife catered from Evan's, and they nailed it. One of the standout items was the smoked chicken, and let me tell you — the tray of chicken thighs they delivered looked like something straight out of a championship turn-in box.

Each thigh had a beautifully rendered, bite-through skin — a true pitmaster's touch — and the meat was perfectly juicy, coming clean off the bone without falling apart. Flavor? On point. Smoke? Clean and balanced. It was BBQ chicken perfection.

I would add a picture but that tray of chicken got hit like a trash can at midnight by a family of raccoons!“

“Delicious 🤤 food and amazing service. The place has a very good atmosphere.“

“It was perfect , thank you all for everything, we ate today and service was excellent, the grntle.man that helped us had a like color shirt maybe Isaac ? Or something with a letter I , not sure , food was delicious, we sat next to the kitchen on east side of the building. Thank you , no photos we are too fast lol“