Moo's Craft Barbecue

"A full BBQ spread (with plenty of sides) There isn’t a more talked about and sought-after BBQ spot on the West coast than Moo’s BBQ. So what’s all the hype about? Central Texas-style BBQ that rivals the best of central Texas. Think pork ribs, smoked turkey, pulled pork, and the best brisket we’ve ever eaten. That said, the highlights on Moo’s menu aren’t just limited to big slabs of meat. The mac and cheese is crusty on top and properly gooey inside, the dill-heavy potato salad is light and fragrant, and if you show up to your next friend picnic with some of their tres leche pudding bread pudding (they recently started offering pre-orders for large groups), you’ll be the star of the afternoon." - the infatuation los angeles crew

"The fact that the best barbecue restaurant in LA also happens to make one of the city’s best burgers is borderline unfair. Much like watching Lady Gaga act, you get the sense that Moo’s in Lincoln Heights is just flexing at this point. Available daily, the “Thicc Smoked Burger” lives up to its name. A beefy, eight-ounce ground brisket patty crusted with pepper takes a quick trip through the smoker, giving it a smoky flavor without overcooking the medium-rare interior. It’s topped with pickles, aioli, and thinly sliced onions on a soft potato bun. If you show up on the weekend, look for the Rampart Thicc Burger, a special with spicy brisket chili, diced onions, and mustard that's an homage to Original Tommy’s. " - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder

" A giant plate of smoked meat will always make the holiday season a little bit better, and you won’t find a better one than at Moo’s: This family-run spot in Lincoln Heights is offering Thanksgiving meats, sides, and desserts for pick-up. The menu includes everything from smoked porchetta and prime brisket to smoked potatoes au gratin to a whole key lime pie. Be sure to place your order before the Thursday, November 17th deadline. " - kat hong, nikko duren, garrett snyder

"California’s central coast has a rich barbecue tradition and places like Maple Block, Slab, and Bludso’s continue to smoke delicious meats. But selling the idea of great barbecue in LA to anyone outside of LA has always been met with heavy eye rolls. The arrival of Moo’s in Lincoln Heights, however, changed everything. And that’s because this former pop-up isn’t just home to the best barbecue in LA, it’s home to some of the best we’ve eaten anywhere. This is Texas-style barbecue—meaning brisket is king—but what makes Moo’s even more special is how intricately owners Michelle and Andrew Muñoz have incorporated their East LA roots into things beyond smoked meat. Think side dishes like creamy, smoky esquites, dill-heavy red potato salad, and a tres leches bread pudding we’d rank among the best desserts in the city. " - brant cox, nikko duren, arden shore, sylvio martins

"It’s hard to imagine the burger at Moo’s Craft Barbecue being the most talked-about item at the moment, but it’s true. This thick, peppery, smoked burger is the toast of the town right now, in part because it serves as an antidote to so much smash burger fascination. Served with raw white onions and pickles to cut through the fat, this is undoubtedly the burger of the moment." - Rebecca Roland, Eater Staff