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Lucille's Smokehouse

  • April 30, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by stvchin from Tustin, California
Lucille's Smokehouse

When I think of barbecue, I think of Lucille's Smokehouse. The one in Brea is located on Imperial Highway at the 57 Freeway northbound off ramp. The long lines out the door and the blue smoke coming out the chimney give you a not so subtle hint where it's located.

It's a very casual place, probably best described what I'd think of as a casual Louisiana rib joint. We had reservations, but ended up having to wait a short while anyway. Once we were led into the dining area, there's this odd stainless steel smoker sitting in the middle of it. It's definitely not a prop, as a cook was loading dozens of racks of ribs into it. The aroma of the barbecue wafting out of the machine drove us nuts!

We ordered the backyard family feast, which consists of two racks of ribs, and two half chickens, plus four sides. We chose a baby back and St. Louis rack, Honey Roasted Peanut Slaw, macaroni and cheese, Flame Roasted Sweet Corn, and the Southern Sweet Potatoes as sides.

While we waited, we were served warm biscuits with apple butter. They were delicious, but only due to the apple butter. I probably would have preferred rolls, but that's just my preference.

The main course came out and all talking stopped as we concentrated on eating. Everything was absolutely delicious. I think these are the best baby back ribs I've had at any barbecue restaurant in the area!

We had no room for dessert, in fact, we had to take several boxes home. There were four of us, and the backyard family feast was $75, so with a few drinks, it ended up being between $20-30 per person. Highly recommended.

There's a location in Torrance and the Long Beach Town Centrer in Los Angeles County. Plus there's a Lucille's being built in Tustin at The District (still under construction) at Jamboree and Barranca in Tustin. It's supposed to open in Spring 2007, I can't wait! Heh… it's just 2 miles from me!

I found out there is a live blues band playing there on Saturday and Sundays!

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