Pecos Bill's Bar-B-Q

11/05/09

Pecos Bill's Bar-B-Q out of this world

by Jdib

I grew up on Pacos Bills every Friday my father would bring it home in the 50's. I now live in Northern Cal. I still make it a point to stop by there and have lunch every trip to Southern Cal. The rest of the time I crave Pacos Bills everyday. The people that don't get it, "Don't get it" period. Once you do get it you realize that they are second to none. I have never been able to go to any other Barbecue place since I moved away only because nothing is good enough! I was there 2 weeks ago with my family. I was in Heaven for 25 minutes. I can still imagine the taste!!!! It was interesting watching the constant line down the sidewalk all day long until it closes. Those people get it!!!

• Pros: Sauce and flavors are unique
• Cons: I live too far away to eat there everyday

05/06/09

3rd Generation

by dirtstockcarracing

To me Pecos Bill isnt just great food its a tradition. My family has been eating at Pacos Bill's for the past 3 generations. My grandfather started going here when he worked at Lockheed, and the family has been hooked ever since(we even have to ship overnite to out of state family). For me my fav is shreeded beef sandwich with extra sauce and beans are great too if u leave room :-) Always arrive early.

• Pros: Simple and great BBQ

12/05/08

A Lifetime of BBQ

by Hiero

I was introduced to Pecos Bills with sandwiches brought home by my dad so many years go. It is one of my earliest childhood memories. Since that day I've been back to the Pecos Bills when the opportunity arises. Admittedly, it was easier to get there when I worked across the street or my dad had his office there. It was easier when a friend worked for Baskin-Robbins at its since moved Headquarters. Now, when I go to downtown LA or head out towards points east and its lunchtime, I'll make a stop at Pecos Bills.

It is true as others have reported that its a hole-in-the-wall. You stand on the sidewalk and place your order and pick it up through the same window. They now have some picnic tables out on the street, but that wasn't always the case. In days gone by, you had to take it with you. Of course, down the block from Pecos Bills is Griffith Park and there's plent of room to laydown a blanket or eat at one of the park's picnic tables.

What makes this place special is the sauce. It comes in two varieties hot and regular. The regular variety is based upon pan drippings and doesn't have a touch of tomato in it. I'm not sure what is in it, but it is truly unlike any BBQ I have had anywhere - Kansas City, Alabama or North Carolina, to name a few. Truly mouthwatering experience. They also have cole slaw and homemade ranch beans flavored with the same sauce.

• Pros: Moutwatering BBQ Sandwiches, Great Beans and Slaw.
• Cons: Ribs are only served on weekends and they can close early.

09/26/08

BBQ food?, with "GRAVY"??

by alhjr55

Pecos Bill's was highly recommended to me by one of my co-workers, one of their regular customers. So, I decided to go there and check it out one day at lunch. I wasn't really sure what to try so I ordered two sandwiches, one with pork and one with beef to go. He asked me if I wanted the sauce, on the sandwich, I answered yes. I never paid much attention to the actual assembly of the sandwich as it's a rather small little place and not very convenient to watch the cook put the sandwiches together. I basically expected what most people would refer to as a pulled pork or beef sandwich or with sliced meat. To my surprise, when I got back to work, both sandwiches were served on a basic white bread hamburger bun and more surprisingly, with some kind of bland "GRAVY" instead of BBQ sauce. Rather disappointing. The meat was very well cooked and very tender but the "GRAVY" just ruined the sandwich for me. This is the very first time that I've eaten,(and I've eaten many BBQ sandwiches) a so called, BBQ sandwich with some kind of gravy instead of BBQ sauce. My question is why? I agree, as some other reviewers have stated, this is definitely an acquired taste. Also, in reference to the beans, they had a kind of different taste too. I think their bean recipe was created to compliment the gravy on the sandwich, not for me! I can't comment on the weekend ribs that another person mentioned since I've never been interested enough in going back to give Bill's another try and chances are I never will. (If you want good traditional smoked BBQ with "bbq sauce", try "Kansas City BBQ Co." on Magnolia in North Hollywood, they offer sandwiches to ribs to chicken and everything else in between). But, if you decide to give Pecos Bill's a try, you have been forewarned to expect something different than what you may think.

• Pros: Um, hmm?
• Cons: Odd way to serve up so-called BBQ

07/30/08

ok BBQ

by 12wanderer

It is ok BBQ, but not your standard type. There was not any sauce and I could not really taste the smoke. I had the pork sandwich and it was decent. The fact that it has been there for so long and there is always a line means that some people like it. I think it is an aquired taste, but I don't think I will go enough times to aquire the taste.

• Pros: It has been there forever
• Cons: there will be a wait