Located off the 710 freeway on Long Beach Blvd is Bludso's Texas style bbq. First off, the neighborhood is actually quite nice in contrast to its bad reputation. Bludso's is a small little place with maybe room for 8 along its bar style seating, so we were lucky is wasnt crowded. There is a table out back next to the grills if you are so inclined. Joe and I decided to share the Texas Sampler which is a monstrous plate of all their meats ("hot" bbq sauce on the side of coarse), cornbread, white bread, plus two side (we opted for the greens & beans) and a Big Reds to wash it down.
It's really hard to review due to the fact that everything was excellent including the staff. The top contenders were the pork ribs, brisket & rib tips. The ribs were succulent and falling off the bone with smokey flavor all over those bad boys as you can see from the smoke ring, brisket was deliciously flavored and smoked & the tips had a nice bark and were falling apart as well. None of these needed sauce although their sauce is top notch. Sausages were mild with just a hint of bite, chicken was moist with a nice seasoning and the pulled pork was tender with a hint of smoke. Cornbead was fantastic. Jesus Christ, writing this makes me want to go back right goddamn now.
Street Address: 36 E Holly St. Pasadena Ca 91103
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