Max City BBQ (Los Angeles, CA)
Max City Barbeque Restaurant
4729 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
323.254.4227
www.maxcitybbq.com
Fri 02/26/2016, 05:50p-07:10p
My latest BBQ adventure brought me to Max City, which comes to us from the husband-and-wife team of Jason McDonald and Melanie Blair, as well as their business partner John Andrus. A New York native, McDonald first got into barbecue in 2007, which led to a catering business in 2010 and eventually a desire for a proper brick-and-mortar location. Work started on the place in 2013, and the team even ran a successful Kickstarter campaign, which allowed the restaurant to debut on March 21st, 2014.
![Max City BBQ Interior](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01631+DSC01628+DSC01625+DSC01622.jpg)
Max City takes over the former home of medical marijuana dispensary Eagle Rock Herbal Collective. The building has been reworked by Andrus, who's an architect, and is a small, cozy space, appropriate for the concept. There's even a miniature patio out back near the parking lot.
![Max City BBQ Dessert Beverage Beer & Wine List](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01621.jpg)
Menu-wise, Max City doesn't seem to adhere to a particular style, but your usual xsuspects are present, along with the requisite sides. To drink, think a smattering of beer on tap and a couple wines. Click for larger versions.
![Mother Earth Honcho Hefeweizen & Modern Times Lomaland Saison](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01474.jpg)
We went with a couple beers to start, the Mother Earth Honcho Hefeweizen [$5] and the Modern Times Lomaland Saison [$5], both pretty typical examples of their respective styles.
![Pulled Pork (1/2 lb)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01537.jpg)
Pulled Pork (1/2 lb) [$8.00]
Pulled pork came near-breaking-apart tender, with a nice balance of piggy and smoky flavors. Very tasty, though a tad dry in places.
![Potato Salad (regular)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01516.jpg)
Potato Salad (regular) [$3.00]
My favorite of the sides, this was just what I wanted, with firm chunks of potato and properly creamy, tangy flavors offset by a sprinkling of what looked like paprika.
![Baby Back Ribs (1/2 rack)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01564.jpg)
Baby Back Ribs (1/2 rack) [$14.00]
Ribs are apparently Max City's specialty, and indeed they were a highlight for me, coming out meaty and satisfying to the bite, with a gratifying mix of char, savor, and sweetness.
![Collard Greens (regular)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01528.jpg)
Collard Greens (regular) [$4.00]
Collards were earthy and deep as expected, with a further hit of salt from the shards of pork mixed in.
![Brisket (1/2 lb)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01555.jpg)
Brisket (1/2 lb) [$11.00]
Brisket could've been juicier in certain areas, but was on point flavor-wise, with a good marriage of beefy and smoky notes.
![Anthem Cider](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01573.jpg)
With the beers done, we sampled the Anthem Cider [$5]. I appreciated how it wasn't overly sweet, though I do tend to like my ciders funkier than this.
![Cornbread (two pieces)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01594.jpg)
Cornbread (two pieces) [$2.50]
Cornbread was of the drier, grittier type, with a comparatively subdued sweetness.
![Tri Tip (1/2 lb)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01597.jpg)
Tri Tip (1/2 lb) [$13.00]
Though a touch tough, the tri-tip was the most flavorful meat we had, with bountiful amounts of spicing to pair with the pronounced beefiness in the cut. A pleasant surprise.
![Baked Beans (regular)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01582.jpg)
Baked Beans (regular) [$3.00]
Beans were on the sugary side, but the pork in there did help even things out.
![St. Louis Style Ribs (1/2 rack)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01609.jpg)
St. Louis Style Ribs (1/2 rack) [$13.00]
The St. Louis style ribs were another favorite, coming out a touch more tender than the back ribs above, with a slightly more prominent porkiness.
Although a couple of the dishes could've used a bit of tweaking, Max City still made a decent showing for itself, with the ribs being the standouts. Not a bad addition to LA's rising BBQ scene, slotting in behind the likes of a Barrel & Ashes, Maple Block, or similar.
4729 N Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
323.254.4227
www.maxcitybbq.com
Fri 02/26/2016, 05:50p-07:10p
![Max City BBQ Exterior](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01646+DSC01643+DSC01640+DSC01637.jpg)
My latest BBQ adventure brought me to Max City, which comes to us from the husband-and-wife team of Jason McDonald and Melanie Blair, as well as their business partner John Andrus. A New York native, McDonald first got into barbecue in 2007, which led to a catering business in 2010 and eventually a desire for a proper brick-and-mortar location. Work started on the place in 2013, and the team even ran a successful Kickstarter campaign, which allowed the restaurant to debut on March 21st, 2014.
![Max City BBQ Interior](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01631+DSC01628+DSC01625+DSC01622.jpg)
Max City takes over the former home of medical marijuana dispensary Eagle Rock Herbal Collective. The building has been reworked by Andrus, who's an architect, and is a small, cozy space, appropriate for the concept. There's even a miniature patio out back near the parking lot.
![Max City BBQ Menu: Meats | Sides | Lunch Plates | Salads](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01650.jpg)
![Max City BBQ Menu: Plates | Sandwiches | Feed a Crowd](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01651.jpg)
![Max City BBQ Menu: Desserts | Beverages | Beer & Wine](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01652.jpg)
![Max City BBQ Dessert Menu](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01616.jpg)
![Max City BBQ Dessert Beverage Beer & Wine List](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01621.jpg)
Menu-wise, Max City doesn't seem to adhere to a particular style, but your usual xsuspects are present, along with the requisite sides. To drink, think a smattering of beer on tap and a couple wines. Click for larger versions.
![Mother Earth Honcho Hefeweizen & Modern Times Lomaland Saison](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01474.jpg)
We went with a couple beers to start, the Mother Earth Honcho Hefeweizen [$5] and the Modern Times Lomaland Saison [$5], both pretty typical examples of their respective styles.
![Pulled Pork (1/2 lb)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01537.jpg)
Pulled Pork (1/2 lb) [$8.00]
Pulled pork came near-breaking-apart tender, with a nice balance of piggy and smoky flavors. Very tasty, though a tad dry in places.
![Potato Salad (regular)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01516.jpg)
Potato Salad (regular) [$3.00]
My favorite of the sides, this was just what I wanted, with firm chunks of potato and properly creamy, tangy flavors offset by a sprinkling of what looked like paprika.
![Baby Back Ribs (1/2 rack)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01564.jpg)
Baby Back Ribs (1/2 rack) [$14.00]
Ribs are apparently Max City's specialty, and indeed they were a highlight for me, coming out meaty and satisfying to the bite, with a gratifying mix of char, savor, and sweetness.
![Collard Greens (regular)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01528.jpg)
Collard Greens (regular) [$4.00]
Collards were earthy and deep as expected, with a further hit of salt from the shards of pork mixed in.
![Brisket (1/2 lb)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01555.jpg)
Brisket (1/2 lb) [$11.00]
Brisket could've been juicier in certain areas, but was on point flavor-wise, with a good marriage of beefy and smoky notes.
![Anthem Cider](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01573.jpg)
With the beers done, we sampled the Anthem Cider [$5]. I appreciated how it wasn't overly sweet, though I do tend to like my ciders funkier than this.
![Cornbread (two pieces)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01594.jpg)
Cornbread (two pieces) [$2.50]
Cornbread was of the drier, grittier type, with a comparatively subdued sweetness.
![Tri Tip (1/2 lb)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01597.jpg)
Tri Tip (1/2 lb) [$13.00]
Though a touch tough, the tri-tip was the most flavorful meat we had, with bountiful amounts of spicing to pair with the pronounced beefiness in the cut. A pleasant surprise.
![Baked Beans (regular)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01582.jpg)
Baked Beans (regular) [$3.00]
Beans were on the sugary side, but the pork in there did help even things out.
![St. Louis Style Ribs (1/2 rack)](http://files.kevineats.com/pics/2016/160226-MaxCityBBQ/DSC01609.jpg)
St. Louis Style Ribs (1/2 rack) [$13.00]
The St. Louis style ribs were another favorite, coming out a touch more tender than the back ribs above, with a slightly more prominent porkiness.
Although a couple of the dishes could've used a bit of tweaking, Max City still made a decent showing for itself, with the ribs being the standouts. Not a bad addition to LA's rising BBQ scene, slotting in behind the likes of a Barrel & Ashes, Maple Block, or similar.
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looks so good!
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