Robert Earl's BBQ

My preference is to always leave a positive review as I know many entrepreneurs have made sacrifices to realize their dreams to open a restaurant.I truly wanted Robert Earls to be mouthwatering tasty: convenient location, pleasant welcome by staff, picturesque food. Unfortunately, the greens and potato salad were both very salty. I was more disappointed that the rib tips were dry. It's too bad because the sauce was a nice combination of sweetness with a touch of heat. Cooking great ribs is an art, so is the ability to determine the right amount of sauce that covers the ribs. Some of my rib-tips were sauced adequately and some had relatively no sauce.While my experience wasn't the positive experience that I was hoping for, I won't rule out giving it a second chance.

This place was recommended to me as a top BBQ spot. It was good, but I wouldn't classify it as top. It's a bbq place I'd go when it's most convenient when I really want BBQ.The service was pretty good. They were out of the cornbread rolls but I was warned that if i didn't order early enough, they'd run out of these good rolls. I got the pleasure of enjoying one later when a coworker brought in a couple.

I had heard a lot of great things about Robert Earl's so I arrived here at 12 pm but doors didn't open until about 10 mins later. Food took about 40 mins to be prepared--I ordered a the rib tips lunch special w/ greens and potato salad. The sides were amazing, the rib tips were a bit dry but the fattier pieces were delicious. Sauce was great and so was the smoky flavor of the meat itself. The potato salad is nice and acidic, and the greens have a bit of a kick and are smoky with chunks of meat in them. In the future, I would probably try a sandwich and definitely order ahead. The guy that took our orders was the only one in the whole restaurant.

Ok I hate to do this but I'm completely disappointed. Whenever I order at Robert Earl's I ALWAYS get the 3 Meat Combo. I don't mind pay for good food, because it is good even now but what I don't like are high prices for less amount or pinches of what use to be. Raise the price if you have to but this really just hurt my hear when I opened my food. Chicken not what I expected and my links were chopped up. They have never done that. The greens were to salty and the baked beans were not sweet... What Happened!??! Ima give it 1 more try and if things are the same? Ima have to teach myself how to bbq.

I recently tried their BBQ at an event, and it was so good it haunted me until I was compelled to get a plate for myself the next day.While I was able to sample the chicken and brisket at the event, I decided to go for the 1/2 lb brisket plate with two sides. The potato salad is delicious and I couldn't resist the cornbread because somehow it reminded me of Filipino bibingka with its sweetness. I ended up getting two to share, but tbh I will probably eat both myself.While eating it fresh from the smoker at the event is probably the ideal, having it at home and eating it warmed up also tasted good. No complaints. If you're craving some smoked BBQ, Robert Earls is your place. If you have the money and want to make a bunch of people happy (and probably sleepy) have them cater your event. 5/5 stars.PARKING: there is currently (May 2024) heavy construction on Artesia, so find a side street to park in.

The service here is terrible but, the bbq is one of the best i've had in Cali. They take forever to take your order and the food takes forever to get to you.. it's kind of like a barbershop. But if you are a patient person and don't mind the wait, the food is 5 stars

I hadn't been here in a few years. On Saturday I wanted to get some barbecue so I decided to drive over and get some meals. The young man serving me was friendly and helpful. The seating area is small. After I placed my order, I walked to Starbucks to get a treat. I took the food home and everything was delicious. The brisket felt like melting smoke in my mouth. The ribs were tender and juicy. The macaroni and cheese and potato salad were very delicious sides. My son had a pulled pork sandwich and devoured it. There are also lunch specials until 3PM. Check them out.

Whatever you order.....make sure you get the beans and greens!!!!!Meats are delicious. Small family establishment...nice customers waiting for orders with me. They are small, so prepare to wait....but the wait is worth it!

Excellent smoked food.We went for lunch on a weekday and they did not have a wide selection of meats available. They did have ribs and chicken and that is what we ordered. Wow. Soooooo good. Can't say enough about the flavor and smokiness of ribs and chicken. May want to call ahead to see what they have available. Parking is a bit of a chore and you will have to find residential parking surrounding the restaurant. They have very limited seating available. On the weekends there is a line for the food.

My daughter and went on Sunday the sides needs more love time and effort garlic should not be in Mac and cheese the potato salad tasted store bought and lastly the baked beens was just horrible no flavor no brown sugar or nothing. Please please please taste your sides not good. The rib tip was so good that's all I was disappointed in the sides