Banditos Tacos and Tequilas and Chicabonita Lounge

Insanely delicious tacos. Perhaps the best tacos I’ve ever eaten. I got the mix and match 5 tacos and every one of them was interesting and incredibly inspired and flavorful. The meat was spiced perfectly and the salsa had just the right balance between spicy and delicious. The tortillas were sturdy and didn’t fall apart and they were also soft fresh and not at all dry. The bartender/server was incredibly friendly and quite helpful and attentive. The service was really fast I was in and out in under 15 minutes which is crazy considering how good and visually pleasing the food was. I will definitely be coming back here just for the food alone. The drinks looked fantastic as well. The interior was tasteful and clean. Great location in studio city and the food came out fast as well. They had a fully stocked and clean gorgeous bathroom with a cool pattern of tiles on the walls that made it look as though I was in a German expressionist painting. I like the balance of bar to restaurant and the fact they were open at ten though I believe they closed at 1030.

I like this place. It's not Texas BBQ... Which I hate. A lot. They do have banana pudding which I LOVE. A LOT; it's pretty good too. Definitely on my list of BBQ spots in the valley. The bar is cool. Good spot to watch a game.

Loved the atmosphere and the smoked smell. Some of the Rib Tips was tough according to my husband; I found them to be flavorful. I loved the "Damn Best Chicken Sandwich", that was awesome; a little messy but awesome . The Brisket Sandwich was also good; love the BBQ Sauce. The side of Greens and Mac n Cheese was also awesome; enough for two to share. The only reason I did not give (5) stars is because some of the meat was tough, but not my chicken.

I've been looking for a place like this in Los Angeles for a very long time. I've had really good BBQ from places like Bludso's, Lucille's and Horse Thief and even though they have delicious food in their own right, I personally rate a BBQ joint on how good their brisket is. I compare brisket to Texas BBQ like Franklin's or the Salt Lick where you have that crusted char, pink smoke rings and butter-like consistency. Honestly, Barrel and Ashes is the closest to having Texas-style BBQ without going to Texas. Even if you're not into brisket like I am, every piece of meat I've had from Barrel and Ashes was delicious, even the Mary's BBQ chicken had a great crust and was ridiculously juicy. Also, dont get me started on the fall-off-the-bone ribs. I enjoyed the interior of the restaurant as well as all the different kinds of Bourbon they had available. Started with ordering the dry-rubbed wings and Stetson Lime Rickey for happy hour. For the main entree I ordered 3 different meats which came with collard greens and baked beans as well as mac n cheese. I tried everything and loved everything, and would like to try the rest.

Deliciously smoked ribs, lightly glazed with a lip tingling barbecue sauce. The hoe cake was moist and buttery. Service was good and the atmosphere was unique, definitely worth the wait if you're in the area.

I was excited to try Barrel & Ashes with Dine LA We have found many awesome restaurants this way. The place is very cool & has a great vibe, I was excited the see the IPA's they had as well. Starter was fried pickles pretty good. Fries we ordered was amazing $8 but worth it. by now you are thinking why is this 2 stars. When we got the pork ribs it looked great , I even took the picture I posted . when I cut the rib I noticed the inside part was cold & top was very hot. I also don't mean Luke Warm just cold like fridge. We told the waiter & he took it back, when we got it again I asked how do you guys prepare the ribs. I was really blown away how the outside can be hot & the inside so cold. I was given a side of attitude & told " Well they checked this one made sure it was hot. so it is how now" & to let him know if there is a problem. ( they reheated the same one) Well the meat didn't taste good some sides was hard like rubber other so fatty that once you took a bite you took it out. At this point if you are the waiter, wouldn't you come back, check on a customer, ask how is it now that didn't happen. The way the meat was smoked you can tell it was good but the meat was just bad. Not sure if it had to do with how it was reheated from fridge & heated up twice. It was late so maybe everyone just wanted to go home otherwise I wish they would have made a whole new one. At this point The waiter is pretty much not coming to the table. My water is empty for a while, I waited and waited. I got up to get water & ask the chefs how could have this been & I have to say both guys were awesome. One explained that the rib came out of the fridge & was not heated correctly, the other said He did it wrong. Loved how they explained instead of saying it is hot now like the waiter. when they asked how it tasted I told them not good. Looking at the plate you can clearly see all the meat that was just not able to be eaten or taken out. Chefs were nice enough to offer us some ribs to go etc, It is not about getting something for free for me so I didn't want it, but that offer was nice enough & I would come back to the restaurant because of the 2 chefs. We got the check . It was just put down on the table & the waiter walked away , Really no thank you, sorry the food has issues again more attitude. Going out to eat is an experience. Service Food Atmosphere If one of these is not good, it is like trying to drive a car with a flat tire. Service here got big minus from the waiter. Food 2 things we got was good & Rib I think we got was bad but would love to try them again Atmosphere was awesome.

Service was good, food was great and the environment was a whole vibe. The churros were the best, the extra crispy wings were amazing. Happy hour is the best

The food is so good! I tried three meats today, chicken, tri tip and baby back ribs. Cleaned my plate clean! Also had a side of beans and collards. Both amazing. The cornbread was to die for, considering f I do not even like cornbread. Basically, everything I've had here has been above my expectations

Insanely delicious tacos. Perhaps the best tacos I’ve ever eaten. I got the mix and match 5 tacos and every one of them was interesting and incredibly inspired and flavorful. The meat was spiced perfectly and the salsa had just the right balance between spicy and delicious. The tortillas were sturdy and didn’t fall apart and they were also soft fresh and not at all dry. The bartender/server was incredibly friendly and quite helpful and attentive. The service was really fast I was in and out in under 15 minutes which is crazy considering how good and visually pleasing the food was. I will definitely be coming back here just for the food alone. The drinks looked fantastic as well. The interior was tasteful and clean. Great location in studio city and the food came out fast as well. They had a fully stocked and clean gorgeous bathroom with a cool pattern of tiles on the walls that made it look as though I was in a German expressionist painting. I like the balance of bar to restaurant and the fact they were open at ten though I believe they closed at 1030.

I like this place. It's not Texas BBQ... Which I hate. A lot. They do have banana pudding which I LOVE. A LOT; it's pretty good too. Definitely on my list of BBQ spots in the valley. The bar is cool. Good spot to watch a game.

Loved the atmosphere and the smoked smell. Some of the Rib Tips was tough according to my husband; I found them to be flavorful. I loved the "Damn Best Chicken Sandwich", that was awesome; a little messy but awesome . The Brisket Sandwich was also good; love the BBQ Sauce. The side of Greens and Mac n Cheese was also awesome; enough for two to share. The only reason I did not give (5) stars is because some of the meat was tough, but not my chicken.

I've been looking for a place like this in Los Angeles for a very long time. I've had really good BBQ from places like Bludso's, Lucille's and Horse Thief and even though they have delicious food in their own right, I personally rate a BBQ joint on how good their brisket is. I compare brisket to Texas BBQ like Franklin's or the Salt Lick where you have that crusted char, pink smoke rings and butter-like consistency. Honestly, Barrel and Ashes is the closest to having Texas-style BBQ without going to Texas. Even if you're not into brisket like I am, every piece of meat I've had from Barrel and Ashes was delicious, even the Mary's BBQ chicken had a great crust and was ridiculously juicy. Also, dont get me started on the fall-off-the-bone ribs. I enjoyed the interior of the restaurant as well as all the different kinds of Bourbon they had available. Started with ordering the dry-rubbed wings and Stetson Lime Rickey for happy hour. For the main entree I ordered 3 different meats which came with collard greens and baked beans as well as mac n cheese. I tried everything and loved everything, and would like to try the rest.

Deliciously smoked ribs, lightly glazed with a lip tingling barbecue sauce. The hoe cake was moist and buttery. Service was good and the atmosphere was unique, definitely worth the wait if you're in the area.

I was excited to try Barrel & Ashes with Dine LA We have found many awesome restaurants this way. The place is very cool & has a great vibe, I was excited the see the IPA's they had as well. Starter was fried pickles pretty good. Fries we ordered was amazing $8 but worth it. by now you are thinking why is this 2 stars. When we got the pork ribs it looked great , I even took the picture I posted . when I cut the rib I noticed the inside part was cold & top was very hot. I also don't mean Luke Warm just cold like fridge. We told the waiter & he took it back, when we got it again I asked how do you guys prepare the ribs. I was really blown away how the outside can be hot & the inside so cold. I was given a side of attitude & told " Well they checked this one made sure it was hot. so it is how now" & to let him know if there is a problem. ( they reheated the same one) Well the meat didn't taste good some sides was hard like rubber other so fatty that once you took a bite you took it out. At this point if you are the waiter, wouldn't you come back, check on a customer, ask how is it now that didn't happen. The way the meat was smoked you can tell it was good but the meat was just bad. Not sure if it had to do with how it was reheated from fridge & heated up twice. It was late so maybe everyone just wanted to go home otherwise I wish they would have made a whole new one. At this point The waiter is pretty much not coming to the table. My water is empty for a while, I waited and waited. I got up to get water & ask the chefs how could have this been & I have to say both guys were awesome. One explained that the rib came out of the fridge & was not heated correctly, the other said He did it wrong. Loved how they explained instead of saying it is hot now like the waiter. when they asked how it tasted I told them not good. Looking at the plate you can clearly see all the meat that was just not able to be eaten or taken out. Chefs were nice enough to offer us some ribs to go etc, It is not about getting something for free for me so I didn't want it, but that offer was nice enough & I would come back to the restaurant because of the 2 chefs. We got the check . It was just put down on the table & the waiter walked away , Really no thank you, sorry the food has issues again more attitude. Going out to eat is an experience. Service Food Atmosphere If one of these is not good, it is like trying to drive a car with a flat tire. Service here got big minus from the waiter. Food 2 things we got was good & Rib I think we got was bad but would love to try them again Atmosphere was awesome.

Service was good, food was great and the environment was a whole vibe. The churros were the best, the extra crispy wings were amazing. Happy hour is the best

The food is so good! I tried three meats today, chicken, tri tip and baby back ribs. Cleaned my plate clean! Also had a side of beans and collards. Both amazing. The cornbread was to die for, considering f I do not even like cornbread. Basically, everything I've had here has been above my expectations