Bludso's BBQ

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609 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Kevin Bludso is a chef, television personality and two-time Steve Harvey Hoodie Award Winner. In 2008, he opened Bludso’s BBQ, his small takeout BBQ stand in Compton, California. It has since grown into an international empire, with a flagship restaurant, Bludso’s Bar & Que, in Hollywood, a concession stand at the LAFC Soccer Stadium, a location in Proud Bird by LAX, and a sprawling restaurant and bar called San Antone by Bludso’s BBQ in the Crown Casino in Melbourne, Australia. He is the judge on the hit Netflix BBQ competition show The American BBQ Showdown, and has multiple television appearances on shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and Bong Appetit, and as a recurring guest judge on Bar Rescue. His first cookbook, The Bludso Family Cookbook: BBQ Soul Food and Family, From Compton to Corsicana, is coming out in Spring 2022 for Ten Speed Press

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Diana W.
12/11/2025

We had reservations at another restaurant for 11am, but they had a mishap. We quickly made reservations at this location and they were very accommodating for our group of 13. First time at this...

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Kalley H.
12/8/2025

Delicious food, fast service, and friendly staff! My company came here for a lunch outing and the entire restaurant and staff treated us so well. I'm sure we were a very large and annoying group,...

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Justin C.
12/7/2025

This might honestly be some of the best BBQ I've had. I am in awe of how delicious and absolutely TENDER the meat was, especially the $39 DINOSAUR RIB that we got. I mean WOW - that rib must have...

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Mia S.
11/3/2025

This place is way bigger than what I expected. I sat outside at a picnic bench. I was able to find parking right up front. The service was also great and the staff was friendly and...

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Serinee T.
11/9/2025

This was my first time at Bludso's, and it definitely lived up to the hype! We ordered a bit of everything to try and especially loved the brisket--it was tender, flavorful, and perfectly...

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