Red Oak Bbq - Whittier

Went there for lunch with a co-worker while traveling for work. Ordered the Mini Corral. Rib tips, linguica, brisket, chicken wings, beef and pork ribs piled on top of a plate of nachos with two sides, onion rings and chili. We were in a food coma after finishing almost half of it. So stuffed we didn't even eat dinner later that evening.

The place smells right when you enter. Basically all meat menu and still good variety. Two meat combo good price and a variety of sides to choose from. The chili is worth trying. Beer could be colder and parking is scarce.

The food was good. The brisket was perfectly bbq'd and the taste was good. Very easy to take apart and chew. The tri-tip was not as good. The flavor was good, but it was too chewy and a lot of work just to eat it. The cheese bread was delicious. The baked beans were a little dry, but the flavor was wonderful. The sauces they provide were acceptable, but nothing exceptional. O would eat here again.

This place has excellent BBQ, the food is really great. The only thing I can critique about this place is two things; 1. The portions seem to vary every time I go, 2. The lack of staffing can be an inconvenience when the place is full or you're looking for a quick bite before a movie. But overall I still come back because the food is really great.

Amount of food you get, for what you pay is really reasonable and very flavorful. Variety of BBQ sauces, including spicy versions are available along with TALL mug sodas. Whole family combinations are offered for groups. Location has multiple flat panel televisions (approx 2+ and a bar. Customer service is a bit dry, don 't expect it to be that of what you might find at a major chain(not that it 's always great either , this place is more 'mom and pop 'ish ', but no complaints, just expect hard workers, not caterers.