Los Angeles, CA.

Phillips Barbecue

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Phillips Bar-B-Que in Leimert Park is a four star restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its barbecue. It's been awarded the 10 Best LA Barbecue award. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This restaurant features lunch.

Expert Reviews of Phillips Barbecue

Citysearch | Smooth, smoky and soulful, the barbecue at this takeout joint is among L.A.'s best.

There's no sign, but the smoke billowing out of a tiny strip mall in Leimert Park Village and a crowd of hungry people milling around in the parking lot make this hole-in-the-wall take-out-only joint easy to...
citysearch.com - expert review - 05/17/2004
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AOL CityGuide

leimert park's pit stop for grub off the grill...
cityguide.aol.com - expert review
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Gayot

homesick rib lovers from the deep south head to phillips, where the beef, pork and baby back ribs are just the right blend of wood smoke and seasoning. but thereis more to the menu, like the chewy,...
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AOL CityGuide

bar-b-que so good, its worth the drive from sylmar to la even at today's gas prices. their smokey tender pork ribs and spicy hot links are my favorite but i'm still working on trying their entire menu...
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User Reviews of Phillips Barbecue

Yelp.com Review - by Stan C.

4 of 5 stars. Riding through this area at night isn't as scary as I thought it would be...but I had 20 other people rolling with me so that could have something to do with it. Nah, not really, it's not bad at…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy L.

3 of 5 stars. Okay. I've finally been to Phillips, and their mixed sauce is tasty, and I do like the heartiness of their stick-to-the-bone (NOT fall-off-the-bone) pork ribs, BUT their ribs were a little dry,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberly M.

4 of 5 stars. This hard to find, sign-free, to-go-only staple, serves up serious BBQ in South LA. Angelenos in the know line up outside a simple screen door for massive plates of real juicy Southern BBQ. Think…
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacqueline L.

5 of 5 stars. Whenever I want good barbeque I choose Philips...The meat is always tender and the sides are excellent. Try the slice beef with mixed sauce...Yummy. J in Jefferson Park
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Not all it's cracked up to be!

I know people who love this place but I do not see what all the hype is about. I like my barbeque smoked slow so my meat is pink from the smoked flavor and falling off the bone. I have never experienced that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by pat k.

5 of 5 stars. Best and still the best BBQ in Los Angeles. Loyal customer since 1982 when I discovered it at school @ UCLA.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by caligirl s.

2 of 5 stars. have to say i adore the way things are in leimert park these days. funky little artisan boutiques, cafes, bookstores... love it! but phillip's is not now nor has it ever been one of my favorite bbq…
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cheryl r.

5 of 5 stars. Damnnnnnnnnn.......that's hot. When I was working ih Baldwin Hills, my manager introduced me to Phillips BBQ. It's a hard to find little place in Leimert Park. Look for the place where there's a line…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Barry T.

5 of 5 stars. I grew up in Lemiert Park, home of Phillip's BBQ, arguably thee best BBQ in Los Angeles, hands down. It's been on the side of what use to be Hubert's Liquor store at 43rd and Lemiert Blvd. Funky…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vannessave G.

5 of 5 stars. Phillips has been my favorite barbecue place as far back as I could remember. I still recall over 10 years ago working in Santa Monica and making a run to pick up some goodies for my co-workers who I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by John K.

4 of 5 stars. I'm a vegetarian (around 95% of the time), and rarely eat BBQ except maybe a few bites per year. This place, though, had good BBQ. At least for LA, which is lacking in decent American style BBQ…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A J.

4 of 5 stars. Good bbq and I really like the sausages. I've gone here a few times and can't say they ever seemed to change the taste. One warning from what I remember the spicy really is spicy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lawrence R.

5 of 5 stars. Philips is a great barbecue restaurant, but I object to Tianna's "ghetto service" quip. That was unnecessary. Just because it's black owned, doesn't make it ghetto. It's either good or bad service.
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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FAR FROM THE REAL DEAL!

Coming from Florida I have a pretty good idea what I want in BBQ. Unfortunately I was let down by Phillip's as with many BBQ restaurants in LA. I had the pork rib sandwich with cole slaw and a shredded pork...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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NOT! I was so upset

A few wks ago my cousin and I were craving BBQ and we went to the Church in Compton that sells dinners and the line was around the corner, I was too hungry to wait, so we drove back across town to Phillips. It...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard R.

5 of 5 stars. When I was little my dad would bring home BBQ from Philips for himself since he was getting home late. He would always let me taste a little and since then I fell in love with the stuff.. When I was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole C.

4 of 5 stars. Hands down this is the best bbq in the USA. Yes, its crowded, yes the price has gone up, yes you have to stand around in the parking lot and wait for your order. But I tell you its well worth it!…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Colin B.

5 of 5 stars. Best Q in LA! Always call ahead and order.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerrold S.

3 of 5 stars. I went here last night after driving around for a while - I'm not very familiar with the area. I prefer the KC style of BBQ versus the Texas style. Enjoy Smokey Johns, Gates and Arthur Bryant type…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiana T.

3 of 5 stars. I lived within 5 blocks from this place for 6 months and we went there about 4 times. My husband LOVES it but he will eat anything as long as its covered in BBQ sauce. Everything was overcooked and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Wes S.

5 of 5 stars. I love this place. Ordered rib tips with mild sauce and 1/2 rack of baby back in mixed sauce. Rib tips - in mild sauce. I should've ordered two orders of this with the mixed sauce instead!! My mom and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2007
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the shade under a bar b q tree

i just recently checked out baby blues, and it was good. but there is a difference between "Da Bomb" and "good". Phillips influences/compells me to utter this phrase at every grubbing adventure. Phillips...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angus B.

4 of 5 stars. I ate at this location yesterday, and the barbecue was decent to good. I would probably have given it 3 1/2 stars if that was possible, but you can't give 1/2 stars, and 3 stars seemed a little…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by KP P.

5 of 5 stars. Simply the best barbecue in Los Angeles. The other reviewers for this and the other locations have covered everything very well here so I don't have much to add. All I have to say is that I can…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina W.

5 of 5 stars. A great place for scaring friends from out-of-state. Even before entering the city, the mention of Crenshaw made my guy friends from NYC piss in their skinny jeans. But honestly, the neighborhood is…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Antonio A.

5 of 5 stars. Just so you know, there are like three Phillips now, this isnt the one closest to me but it's still my favorite! There is no spot in L.A. that comes close to what BBQ should really taste…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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Where is it?

I live around in the west LA area and on last Friday night after work, I decided to have some good food and headed to Phillips. But I couldn't find it with this address, and later I spot another one with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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Excellent Meaty BBQ

To me, this is the best Phillips BBQ location. Even though the location is a tiny carryout elbow room only place, the food sure makes up for all of that. The sliced beef was so tender and flavorful. The sauce...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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L.A.'s Finest BBQ Spot in Town!!

I love, love, love Phillip's BBQ, the meat is tender, seasoned to perfection and melts in your mouth.. What I really like most is selecting my sauce from mild to hot (all equally as tasty). Anyone looking for...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Beef ribs

Beef ribs aren't bad but Leo's Beef ribs is still the BOMB!. Beef brisket is good but sauce is too sweet. Phillips took over Leo's Crenshaw location but what ever happened to Leo's Bar-B-Que?
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2006
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User Review

I like the pork rib more than the baby back and beef rib.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2005
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best "Q" in town

The aroma will get you first...the smokey flavor is wonderful...if the Leimert local is busy try Adams/Crenshaw or the Centinela location. Staff is friendly enough, but, you cone for the MEAT. The beans and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben J.

5 of 5 stars. best bbq. period. order the spicy sauce, don't forget the slaw (and, for god's sake, don't forget the red velvet cake) get in line and start licking your lips
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2005
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The Best

IMO Phillips is the best BBQ in LA. I've been to two of their three locations. Leimert Blvd and the newest one on 2619 Crenshaw. Just south of Adams. I always get the pork ribs. Always a good smoke flavor....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2004
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Good LA BBQ

I finally ventured out to Phillips after being disappointed with Robin's in Pasadena, Lucille's, Wood Ranch (I tried baby back ribs or pork ribs at all of them and none of them have the true smoke flavor of...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2004
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Hard to find but worth it

Phillips has the best beef brisket in the city. It was tender, well smoked and delicious. The sauce is pretty good, the ribs were OK and sides were nothing special. The brisket rules. It's a hole-in-the-wall...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2003
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Real Southern Que here, baby!

This is the best authentic "que" in LA! You want real slow pit smoked meats, then this is your place!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2003
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Best BBQ in LA

If you want some really good BBQ then Phillips is definately the place. Try calling in your order so that you don't have to wait in line. Assuming a wait because there always is one and believe me the waits...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2003
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@nd best BBQ take-out in L.A.

The platters of meat are the way to go. Just look at the waiting crowd, it's pretty much all they order. This is good BBQ, but not as good as Leo's.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2003
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BBQ is better than your Dad's !!

Choice of delectable sauces in a range of flavors, mild, medium and watch out hot!! Have to stand in line & wait & wait but the FOOD IS WORTH THE WAIT. Good desserts too.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2002
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seasoned to the bone

This has to be the best bar be que in town. The smoke taste and the seasoning make it delicious without the sauce. However, the sauce is extremely tasty and compliments the meat.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2002
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Best hole in the wall around!

This place has great BBQ but you better know what you want by the time you get to the window or the counterlady and all the rest of the customers will be calling for your head! The half sweet/half hot BBQ...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2002
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Phillips all smoke, no taste

Personally I don't understand why people stand in line for the food here, unless it is just that LA thing about if there is a line it must be good. In my opinion the smoke pouring out the roof is the tastiest...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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Tasty Q!

Best BBQ in Los Angeles! You might want to call your order in, because the wait can be a bit long, but it is definitely worth the wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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downhome scrumptious!

Tender, juicy, flavorful, seasoned meat that is just right, the 'HOT BBQ SAUCE' lives up to its advertisment - HOT, but delicious. I enjoyed and savoured every single bit, it was absolutely worth the standing...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2002
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THE Q.STAND ON ITS OWN

THE LINE IS WORTH THE WAIT BEST "Q" IN TOWN.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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The BBQ King

Philip's is truly the best BBQ in town. Sometimes there can be a wait, but it is well worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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Smackalicious

Smoky, tangy, worth the wait. It's best to call in before you get there. The smoke stack won't let you drive by. I love the hot-mild mix best.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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Grils for Thirlls

All you need for great tasty barbeque at your finger tips. Great spices and sauces.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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The sauce is addictive

This is one of the best bbq joints (leimert location) I've ever been to. It's a "take out only" place but the smell of the ribs got me to start eating in my car. I tried the rib tips and the sliced beef with...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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finger licking good

I like the slice Beef and the rib tips are also good it is reasonable and convient for me and my kids say its not to spicy
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2002
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I love the sliced beef.

I love the sliced beef and that's usually all i order. The food is prepared relatively quickly with a very interesting and unique barbeque sauce.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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GREAT TAKE-OUT BBQ

FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTIMIDATED BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD, TRY THE PHILLIPS LOCATION IN INGLEWOOD ON CENTINELA NEAR LADERA.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2002
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Rib-Sticking

There are 3 stands in the L.A. barbecue pantheon: Phillips (get the pork ribs), Woody's (hot links) and Gadberry's (Texas-style beef).
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2002
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