Pocket Full of Gravy

Went to Lucille's BBQ in the OC last night with the parents and Bella. Not to shabby. Lucille's is a mini chain with shops in and around Los Angeles. There are 14 or so at last count most of which are in the O.C.

They Have a pretty full menu with most of the BBQ treats you would expect. Brisket, Ribs, Tri-Tip, Pulled Pork, Chicken, etc. They even pull out some New Orleans favorites like the Po'Boy and Gumbo.






One of the highlights of a meal here is the fresh hot buttermilk buscuits with honey butter. Little nuggets of buttery creamy goodness that melt in your mouth with a delicate texture and just a little crust to bite through. I can eat a whole basket of them. I have to do it fast and sneaky and it generally pisses everyone off when i do.



Ive been to Lucille's a few times, usually at the behest of my pops when I'm down in the O.C. I do enjoy the experience though. It's casual almost lo brow food, albeit a bit pricey for all that. They do a pretty good job of capturing a southern BBQ feeling especially if you sit outside on the porch on a hot summer night. Its usually way to crowded to do that, so we almost always end up eating in the bar.

I should try more things on the menu and they definitely have a few that always catch my eye, but what I always end up ordering is their pulled pork sandwich. The pork is juicy and tender with a nice smokey flavor. This perched on a homemade bun similar in texture and feel to thier biscuits. Even with its soft texture it holds up well to the juices flowing from the pork. The throw a bit of spicy mustard horseradish tasting sauce on it that complements the pork quite nicely. Its pretty damn yummy.

As for the sides, I went with the mashed sweet potatoes which are way to sweet. They taste like pie filling. I have a few of the other sides on the menu notably the baked beans, corn on the Cobb and macaroni and cheese. All of which are passable but not memorable.

The sandwiches are a decent deal in the 12-15$ range just enough to fill you up comfortably. The entrees can run upwords of $25 which is a little pricey for this type of eatery.




The ribs are excellent as well. Very tender and juicy. Lots of big smokey flavor that is complented with the tangy BBQ sauce. If you like ribs at all you'll definately be down with these.



Bella gives it a hearty thumbs up.

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