Bludso’s Bar & Que

Kevin Bludso, born and raised in Compton, spent his summers in Corsicana, Texas, where he was schooled in the art of barbecue and worked long, hot hours at his granny’s legendary BBQ stand.

609 N. La Brea Ave., Los Angeles 90036

(323) 931-2583 bludsosbbq.com

Regional Best for Westside–Downtown–East Los Angeles

Calhoun’s Family Texas Barbeque

Our brisket is the best outside of Texas, and our ribs are second to none. The portions are big, and our prices are sweeter than our famous sweet potato pie.

24710 Washington Ave. Ste. 11, Murrieta 92562

(951) 698-3777 calhounfamilytexasbarbeque.com

Regional Best for San Gabriel Valley–Inland Empire

Wood Ranch

Founded in 1992, our 16 Wood Ranch locations serve an all-American menu, featuring Southern California’s best barbecue. In addition to our busy dine-in business, our events division may be California’s most successful barbecue caterer.

11700 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90025

(424) 551-5501 woodranch.com

Regional Best for Orange County and San Fernando Valley–Ventura