Walker's BBQ3219 Carson St
Lakewood
562-420-6050
Once I find out about a BBQ place, I don't waste too much time before trying it. I found out about Walker's BBQ Tuesday and went down to try it, the next day.
I was very impressed. But then again, they are the sister restaurant to Bodacious BBQ, so why wouldn't I be impressed?
I got the rib dinner, $13.06, with mac salad and cole slaw. The ribs were great, just like Bodacious, a nice smoke flavor, they use red oak, tender, St. Louis style ribs. Red oak can be a very heavy smoke and can ruin the taste of ribs, if you don't do it right. Walker's like Bodacious, does it right. The only thing I didn't like is how they were presented. BBQ places should never present ribs with the bottom part, that has the membrane, showing, like the last picture. The ribs should be like the second picture with the bark showing. I turned over the ribs to show how ribs should be served.
The mac salad was nice and creamy and fresh. The cole slaw had raisin in it and wasn't drowned in mayo. The portions were a bit small, but then again I don't really care about the the damn sides at a BBQ place.
Service is good.
I would go back to Walker's BBQ anytime. It is as good as Bodacious and it is a closer drive!!
2 comments:
I tried this place today after reading your blog and have to say that the BBQ was pretty good. I am not a BBQ expert but after having went to Lucilles for lunch with a group from work I have to say that this was about 1000 times better.
but the service at this place was really bad. When I arrive the 2 guys working there were standing out in front of the business. I walked past them and walked in, and then they both went behind the counter and just stood there while I looked at the menu. I placed my order gave them the money and they gave me the change. The only thing they said to me during my visit was $8.67. after I got my food they both went back outside and stood out there talking.
They never said thank you, can i help you, anything. In my mind the service was horrible. Just curious as to how they treated you.
Hmmm... I've been wondering about this place. Hi D! Long time no read... ;)
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