Bludso's BBQ

This past Saturday I was down in Compton, the most desirable city in Los Angeles, to help out Compton Initiative. It’s an organization that plans to beautified Compton within forty years. I believe they do clean-ups quarterly if you’re interested in helping out the community. After leaving the home I was working at, I figured I support a local restaurant since it’s not every day that I’m in Compton. Sinosoul recommended Bludso’s BBQ.

I found other volunteers finishing up their meals so I guess I was at the right place. I got their two-meat combo meal – brisket and rib. The second your tongue touches the meat you’re in heaven.

Their brisket just melts in your mouth. I don’t know if they add crack to their sauce, but it is effing good!

The ribs were equally good. They had a lot of meat on the bone.

The meal came with two sides. I opted for Mac n cheese. It was one cheesy Mac n cheese. There was a glob of cheese once I got past the macaroni.

I got the collard green for my second side. It wasn’t bad, could use one less dash of salt. It came with the best ever corn bread I’ve had. Seriously.

The meal was gi-normous and cheap –think I spent $13. They don’t have a public bathroom but the staff was kind enough to let me use it as I guess most customers take their food to go. They do have a small counter with five or was it six stools if you can’t wait to eat it. I highly recommend you to eat the food right away.

I heart Bludso’s BBQ! I guess I’ll be making trips to Compton more often!

Address: 811 S Long Beach Blvd, Compton, CA 90221
Phone#: (310) 637-1342
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HOUSTON'S RESTAURANT

I’m not a fan of chained restaurants, but Houston’s Restaurant is an exception.

My friend Shaz’s mother, Clarisse returns to LA once a year from Spain and every time she comes back, Houston’s is always on her calendar –specifically Wednesday, when they serve the tortilla soup. I am thinking, “Hmm…Houston’s must be really good for her to fly 6,000 miles for it. Oh yeah, she also came for her daughter, but food first and daughter second.”

Houston's Restaurant is located in the Century City Mall, facing Santa Monica Blvd. Shaz and Clarisse said that Houston’s don’t take reservations…but I think they are wrong. Give em a call, because there’s always a wait. Our wait time was 15 minutes. Once seated, we knew what to eat. Clarisse ordered her tortilla soup and Houston’s famous "fall off the bone" ribs and Shaz and I split the California burger--medium w/ fries. There was mishap with my Shaz’s Gimlet; the bartender put olives in her drink…but the waiter fixed it.

By the way, service was outstanding; our server was very attentive. The food surprisingly came out really fast. Our burger was cooked perfect and delicious. The fries are really good too!

Being the hungry, hungry, hungry hippo, I helped Clarisse with her soup and ribs.

The soup was tasty, and OMG, their ribs are amazing.


It’s true; the meat literally “falls off the bone.” I loved that they don’t douse their ribs in sauce too. The cole slaw was really good too. When we were done licking our fingers, the server immediately slipped a plate of hot towels for us. Heaven. I had no room for desserts. Our total was around $75 not including tip.

Houston’s Restaurant is a keeper --just don't order their sushi (Shaz hated it and plus, why would one order sushi at a chained restaurant that's known for burger, steaks and ribs?)!


Address: Century City Mall 10250 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 45 Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone#: (310) 557-1285
Rating: 5 out of 5

RIBS USA

It's so hard to tell the quality of the meat when it's swimming in the BBQ sauce --you know it's like loading up the wasabi on sushi. Nonetheless, RIBS USA's ribs were finger licking good. Would it be wrong for me to ask the sauce on the side the next time I go...?

The corn on the cob should be sweeter and the corn bread is just corn bread. The pulled pork is yummy.

What I like about Ribs USA was not the peanut shells all over the floor, but for an additional $4.95 with an entree order, you can have 3 Baby Back Ribs or 2 Beef Ribs or 5 Shrimps. I'm such a sucker for deals.

Address: 2711 W Olive Ave Burbank, CA 91505
Phone#: (818) 841-8872
Rating: 3 out of 5