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Salt-and-pepper-crusted brisket smoked in the Austin tradition is the reason people line up at this Lincoln Heights barbecue shop. What started as a weekend backyard hobby grew into a proper room with a craft beer bar to keep you company while you wait. The Michelin Bib Gourmand is on record, and the James Beard committee has taken notice too. Come early; things sell out, and "we ran out" is the one review nobody wants.
Five honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- The New York Times The 25 Best Restaurants in Los Angeles Right Now
- Los Angeles Times #41 · The 101 best restaurants in Los Angeles
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Andrew Muñoz and Michelle Muñoz
- James Beard Awards 2023 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: California · Andrew and Michelle Muñoz
One number, weighted & current 84
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Salt-and-pepper-crusted brisket Michelin Guide
- Mac and cheese Michelin Guide
- Banana pudding Michelin Guide
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- Taqueria Frontera Tijuana-Style Mexican Eat · 80
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