04/11/05

It's all about the pork ribs!

by claster

Forget the beef ribs and chicken, this place is all about the pork spareribs and the brisket. The brisket is amazingly tender and succulent, and the pork ribs are the best ever. Love the beans and slaw, too, but it's all about those ribs and the brisket. The waitresses are great, too!

11/14/09

Since when is BBQ cooked in an oven?!

by Janellica

When my husband and I first moved from Texas to LA, we thought we try our luck on going to Doctor Hogly Wogly's on the claim of having Texas quality BBQ and from Tyler no less. We are from the Austin and College Station area and have had every kind of BBQ imaginable all across the state. Needless to say we were not impressed with the food at all. The meat tasted like it had been broiled in the oven and of course no sign of smokers anywhere, which is a must at any good BBQ joint. The Texas hospitality was there for sure. Our waitress was very nice, but did not overshadow the food. If you are from LA, you will probably like this place but if you are not it's a waste of time. People of LA this is NOT what BBQ is supposed to taste like. Just a friendly FYI.

• Pros: Very nice staff
• Cons: BBQ tastes like it has been broiled in the oven.

10/21/09

Pretty good BBQ

by Sheauen

My bf has been trying to get me to agree with Hogly Woglys for a while. We were running errands out in the SFV and he drove us out of the way to eat here. its saying a lot if he's driving out of the way to get some grub.

I think i have pretty exacting standards for BBQ (despite being asian). My best friends dad BBQ's every three day holiday and Uncle Stevies BBQ is hands down the best.

Hogly Woglys is a good stop gap when a 3day weekend isn't in sight. The portions are huge. We ate until we were stuffed and still had to take home the leftovers (which they pack up for you in a plastic bag)

I can't say the sides wowed me, they were kinda unmemorable, but the BBQ was good. Love their sauce.

This is not a date place. This is a get your hands dirty, bbq sauce on your face, elbows out, lick your fingers kinda place.

Kudos to my bf for knowing good bbq. 1 minus point for considering it a date place.

• Pros: Huge Portions, good sauce.
• Cons: Not a Date Place

09/10/09

One of the best BBQ joints in LA

by bkbigfish

This is seriously one of the best BBQ spots in all of LA. Can't say much for the sides, but that's okay, the ribs, brisket and links more than make up for it. The employees here look like they were transplanted from Texas...I guess that's a good sign. :)

• Pros: Good portions, great tasting BBQ sauce
• Cons: Sides

06/20/09

Best Kept Secret

by jazzyjeff41

Has great BBQ food, its a homestyle restaurant with a small outdoor patio, you get large generous portions, very limited parking and limited seating inside. Its like a truck stop you might find out in the middle of nowhere. word of mouth has made this a very popular place. I enjoyed the food very much. The bbq beans are different than most places. The have a great BBQ sauce.

• Pros: Best bbq food,
• Cons: If you are looking for atmosphere, this is not it

05/27/09

Texas sized portions and taste

by brightlighter

As soon as we arrived, we were made to feel like we were at home. The waitress was friendly and funny and she gave us the lowdown on the food. I read in other reviews that the portions were generous- but that is an understatement! When the plates arrived, they were stacked high with succulent chicken, ribs and brisket. The BBQ sauces were delicious and spicy, and the baked beans were the best I've had.

Sure it wasn't cheap, but it was 3 meals worth on 1 plate.

Highly recommended!

• Pros: friendly service, huge portions, great food
• Cons: uh.... lack of ambience I guess?

09/18/08

Mmmoooooooooooo!

by scooterpye1

Either you GET the "Doctors" or you DON'T. If you DO, you'll have a fabulous time here. Great food, love the waitstaff, the sauce and the outside bathrooms. If you DON'T, you'll write some of the hateful reviews you'll read here. Just because some drooling imbecile doesn't get it doesn't change how a great a place it is. So by all means GO - if you love reasonably Texas-style "Q", keep an open mind about the decor, which is not what you go for, and bring a dime (or ask your waitress for a token) so you can wash up afterward. And do come hungry, or plan to take leftovers. Oh - for those of you who don't get it, you'll LOVE Mr. Cecils - that's YOUR kind of place.

• Pros: The Gaahhhhlick!!!
• Cons: Sadly, I've acclimated to the hot bbq sauce so it doesn't hurt as much anymore...

09/16/08

Best BBQ

by mrzipityduda

Hey above dude...go back to Texas...not all things are better in Texass......this place puts Your lonhorns to shame....GO USC National Champs 2008

06/10/08

Damn their brisket was tender!! The marinade was great!!!!!!!!!!1

by pickieeater

I recommend their brisket, sweet potato pie was great!,baked beans were good, bathroom is clean but outside. service was great, parking lot is small but was not packed. after we ordered they quickly brought out our sides, i liked that cause i was starving. the BBQ food is way better than The Bear Pit so far.

• Pros: brisket, sweet potato pie, baked beans
• Cons: bathroom is outside restaurant,won't give u their marinade recipe

04/08/08

Grave disappointment

by FatFoodie

The ribs were so tough they were almost impossible to chew.

Sauce was good, sweet and spicy, sides adequate.

Brisket was awsome!! Made my day.

• Pros: Service is outstanding!
• Cons: Sub par for "Texas Style" BBQ

01/25/08

Just OK, not great

by ggodman

Went for lunch, was not crowed. Had half-rack of spareribs. They were ok but not great. Sauce was good. A bit pricey, $21 for half of ribs (no sides) and coke with tip.