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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated August 2026.
Moo's Craft Barbecue · Lincoln Heights
Andrew and Michelle Munoz's Texas-style brick-and-mortar, which The Infatuation scored 9.2 and placed first among LA barbecue.
Ray's Texas Bbq · Huntington Park
Infatuation's #2 (8.4). Family-run oak-smoked brisket and rib tips that often sell out within hours of opening.
Swinging Door BBQ · North Hollywood
Infatuation's #3 (8.3). Saloon-themed Texas-style spot with a double-barreled smoker, crisp-skinned baby backs, and burnt ends.