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Gus's BBQ
BBQ Joint$$$$
South Pasadena
"Pulled pork nachos are a must!"(6 Tips)
"... pork nachos, the St. Louis Ribs, and the sausage. Definitely worth the..."(4 Tips)
"Corn bread is amazing but huge so it's great for sharing"(9 Tips)
"Ribs & 2 meat combo with pulled pork and brisket is DELICIOUS!!"(14 Tips)
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Michelle Arnaiz-Dela RosaJuly 18, 2016The baby back ribs were pretty good. It was juicy and flavorful. I also liked the creamed corn. My husband had the fried chicken and waffle and he said the chicken was delish.
Dan ChenFebruary 27, 2019😋 Brick Chicken - so juicy😋 Smokehouse Chili - really good😋 Baby Back Ribs😋 Creamed Corn😕 Brisket(lean) - a bit dry😕 Mac n Cheese😕 Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato - decent
Try their pulled pork nachos--hands down, the best freakin' nachos you will ever have. And don't forget to order a Bloody Mary to wash them nachos down. You will not leave this place unsatisfied.
Natalie MorenoJanuary 30, 2016Gus's Famous burger with a side of sweet potato fries cannot be missed. Oh, and don't forget to wash it down with a glass of Southern Sangria.
Jennifer PlummerDecember 12, 2015Great BBQ, amazing fried chicken, the braised southern greens are addictive, and the blackberry cobbler is fantastic if you still have room. We've never eaten anything we didn't like.
Jenna RecuperoJune 26, 2014Pulled pork sandwich is amazing. Mix the program and spicy BBQ sauces on the table for an out of this world bite. YUM. Service is fantastic.
Darius LApril 14, 2013So good! Baby back rib sammy. Wifey got combo plate with fried chicken (they take the bone out), sausage and beer braised brisket. Everything was so good. The mac and cheese side dish was avg.
Saranya ChinnaduraiOctober 14, 2017I ordered the picnic platter which comes with pork ribs n chicken bbq and it was just aaaamaaazingggg double thumbs up. portion size was pretty big!! tat me and my husband shared it
Rayshawn WilliamsJune 9, 2016The Brisket burnt ends burger is one delicious mess...and by mess I mean you'll need lots of napkins. Taste so good!
Alex WJuly 3, 2013Great BBQ! Make sure to get a rib and two meat or chicken and two meat combo. Their sauce is one the best I've had outside of my fav mom and pop BBQ restaurant.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all amazing here. The BBQ is amazing. Ir may be the only restaurant in SoCal that serves REAL southern sweet tea.- Omar PatelAugust 24, 2014Alright, get the pulled pork nachos, the St. Louis Ribs, and the sausage. Definitely worth the money.
Gary PiaMay 7, 2015All-around great comfort food. I particularly enjoy their Pulled Pork Tostada. The Shredded Onion Strings and Cornbread rock, too.
I love gus's bar b que everything on there menu has been top notch and consistent although today I had there cheddar grits not so good but nothing could stop me fro coming back to gus's every weekend
Brian TothJune 23, 2013The jalepeno jelly that comes with the cornbread is an excuse to get it- a must order! Cocktail list great, and fried chicken amazing
Hilary CableDecember 14, 2010For just a taste of the great barbecue here, try the chicken sandwich. Comes with one side. Add sauce to taste from the containers on your table. Just enough, not too much. Manager Cali is wonderful!
Brandon RichSeptember 4, 2013Everything is so good here. Def work the price. A bit pricey but worth it. Can't wait to come back and try something new :)
Abbey KeckOctober 1, 2023Get the deviled eggs, and get the BBQ Brisket tacos, but substitute BBQ chicken for the brisket.
A South Pasadena institution; you have to try the BBQ chicken as it's the tenderest, tastiest I've had in a long time.
Abi PanickerAugust 23, 2014Great drinks, good food, met bartender Theo and manager Chris that made us feel very welcome, worth going
JonesJanuary 26, 2015Cornbread is excellent, beef brisket is amazing. For sides I like the mashed potato and baked beans
Definitely give the Memphis style baby backs a try. They're probably some of the best ribs on the west coast! And who could say no to a plate of BBQ pork nachos?
Kathy DiazJuly 26, 2010Carolina Pulled Pork and St Louis Ribs. Ah-mazing! Creamed corn is bomb too! When I dined here, my brother-in-law ordered their Chicken & Waffles and he said it was so much better than Roscoe's.
Nancy FriasAugust 3, 2015One of our favorite places. But it's our anniversary and they stuck us at small table right behind counter near where the are cooking. So noisy we can't even talk to each other wo yelling.
Sylvia GonzalesJanuary 20, 2013The Picnic Dinner was delicious enough feed two❤ ribs chicken brisket so goood!
Pretty good BBQ and ribs for the area. Worth making a reservation so you don’t have to wait.
Joe AcindraNovember 8, 2010Excellent Ribs. I have tried their burger also, it is awesome. It costs almost $10 but you will not go hungry. The ribs have that authentic smokey flavor that I love.
If here on a Saturday or Sunday, get the chicken n waffles. So damn good! Skip the chicken fried steak, not very good.
Paul ChangFebruary 13, 2015Pulled pork nachos. Brisket. St. Louis ribs. Mac & cheese. Corn bread. Slaw.
- Carolyna RobezzoliMarch 12, 2012Ribs & 2 meat combo with pulled pork and brisket is DELICIOUS!! And the cornbread appetizer is sooo good!
Heber GonzalezSeptember 14, 2010Labor day weekend... Due to lack of BBQ grill we decided to have some labor day BBQ @ Gus's. I took moneys advice, went with the Carolina pulled pork. I really really enjoyed my sandwich. I had also b
Racin SaubelMay 9, 2017The food is amazing. Every time I eat here a piece of me dies and goes to heaven.
I'm a Gus's pro! Perfect mint Julep! Best chicken and waffles ever. BBQ brick chicken is second to none! GET IT!
Great service!! Not sure about other experiences, but have been here twice and had amazing service both times. A++
PULLED PORK SANDWICH. I've had barbque all over this fair country and this was the best pulled pork I ever had.
Pulled pork nachos and jalapeño cucumber margaritas are the best items to help kick off a weekend.
Ramsey ElsayedSeptember 29, 2013It's a good place but everything went wrong unfortunately! Table was tilting, ran out of brisket, no refills, no substitutions in the menu. Manager is really nice but I just didnt like the experience.
- Irene CruzSeptember 29, 2014Food just ok,Chicken not seasoned,flavor only in the sauce,Red Beans& Rice dry, don't put cherries&cherry sauce on Chocolate Brownie. Corn bread-over cooked. Could I do better? Yes.
Marci RosenblumDecember 26, 2009Great BBQ restaurant... I love this place I go there for lunch twice a week, the staff is amazing and so is the food. Best TORTILLA SOUP ever! Read more
RudeRudy CaballeroNovember 30, 2012Came here for years... Now waiters are fucked up snobs who expect tips for great service opposed to offering great service to earn their tips...
Southern fried chicken and Cornbread. You will never go wrong.
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