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Byron Ham
Incredible!!! We flew in for the Salvatore Ganacci show on 1-17 and stopped at APL from the airport. Getting there just before 11:30 there were 5 people ahead of us. Any later and we would have been way back in the line. Was it worth the wait? YES. Ordered the sweet and sticky ribs and the pork belly. Portions were MASSIVE!!! We were also gifted some of the pulled pork and cornbread. 10/10!!! Some of the best bbq we’ve ever had.
… moreSam Lu
We went to this BBQ pop-up on 7/26/2025 and here’s what we found.
1. Wait Time & Line Flow
The restaurant opens at 12:30 PM.
We arrived at the entrance at 10:30 AM and were the first in line.
From our observation, arriving between 11:30–11:45 AM should still allow you to be part of the first group to enter. (Based on our experience this time.)
Around 12:30 PM, entry begins through a side iron gate.
2. Parking
The only real advantage of arriving early is being able to park for free right in front of Gin Rummy (about 5–6 spots), so you don’t have to look for street parking nearby.
3. Pricing & Portion Sizes
Here’s the current price list for this time of year for your reference:
• Colorado Whole Rack of Lamb – $160 (approx. 8–10 ribs)
• BBQ Oxtail – $100
• Aged Wagyu F1 48oz Tomahawk – $300
• Colossal Beef Short Rib – $86 (approx. 1–2 large ribs)
• 36oz Beeler’s Farm Pork Chop – $85
• Sweet & Sticky Pork Ribs – $60 (approx. 8–10 ribs)
• Pulled Pork Shoulder – $50
• Oak Wood Smoked Prime Rib (English Cut) – $95
• Honey Butter Corn Bread – $9 (serves 1–2 people)
• APL BBQ Sauce – $10
4. Recommendation
Regardless of the price, this is hands-down the best American BBQ I’ve had so far
… more1. Wait Time & Line Flow
The restaurant opens at 12:30 PM.
We arrived at the entrance at 10:30 AM and were the first in line.
From our observation, arriving between 11:30–11:45 AM should still allow you to be part of the first group to enter. (Based on our experience this time.)
Around 12:30 PM, entry begins through a side iron gate.
2. Parking
The only real advantage of arriving early is being able to park for free right in front of Gin Rummy (about 5–6 spots), so you don’t have to look for street parking nearby.
3. Pricing & Portion Sizes
Here’s the current price list for this time of year for your reference:
• Colorado Whole Rack of Lamb – $160 (approx. 8–10 ribs)
• BBQ Oxtail – $100
• Aged Wagyu F1 48oz Tomahawk – $300
• Colossal Beef Short Rib – $86 (approx. 1–2 large ribs)
• 36oz Beeler’s Farm Pork Chop – $85
• Sweet & Sticky Pork Ribs – $60 (approx. 8–10 ribs)
• Pulled Pork Shoulder – $50
• Oak Wood Smoked Prime Rib (English Cut) – $95
• Honey Butter Corn Bread – $9 (serves 1–2 people)
• APL BBQ Sauce – $10
4. Recommendation
Regardless of the price, this is hands-down the best American BBQ I’ve had so far
Nick Leachman
Super large portions of some great BBQ! Pulled pork & pickles & jalapeños & corn bread were all stellar.
Would recommend coming early as the line does start to form down the block before they start taking orders. Gin Rummy starts selling drinks at noon and they will bring it to you in line.
I’d happily come back!
… moreWould recommend coming early as the line does start to form down the block before they start taking orders. Gin Rummy starts selling drinks at noon and they will bring it to you in line.
I’d happily come back!
Angie Jones
Amazing food, service, and location. Oxtails were heaven on earth. Pork ribs were smoky and tender. Chocolate chip cookie melted in my mouth. 10/10!
… morePoly Gone
Came here to try the Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork sandwich $10.00 and it was fantastic! It was filled with lots of meat and they offer complimentary Iced Sweet Mint Tea. They only accept card payments on the kiosks inside. Free parking in lot.
… moreAndy Rodriguez
By far the best Bbq on the west coast. I’m no expert but i have had lots of bbq. i did live in texas. So i do know a good bbq. whole family came here to eat. The wait was long but worth it
… moreJohnny Jones
We discovered APL via Instagram and traveled from New Orleans to savor it for ourselves. I could have walked here and still felt the trek was worth it. The barbecue is elite and I confidently say that as a self-proclaimed barbecue aficionado. We had the oxtails as well as the ribs and, five hours later, I still can’t take my mind off of either of them. With so much food served, we have more than enough remaining from our earlier to eat for dinner later. So tender, so perfectly flavored, so scrumptious. Even better, we met Adam Perry Lang himself and he could not have been a more gracious host. Chatted with my wife and I as well as took a photo of us, suggesting we take it in front of his smokers. Great guy that is serving great food. I look forward to his steady success.
… moreYonnie Zhang
Amazing melt in your mouth meat that’s full of flavor. Definitely worth the wait and the cost for a lot of food.
… moreRon Henderson
This place is legit. Grabbed an order of the burnt ends and the spareribs. Both were amazing. Sides are perfect.
… moreJeffrey Wright
Adam Perry Lang is still making great bbq. 20+years after often frequenting Daisy Mae in NYC, this pop up is a reminder of some of that glory. Limited but focused offering of a few meats (all looked great) and excellent slaw and cucumber salad.
However, not everything was on form. The beef rib was over cooked, under seasoned and no real smoke flavour – pretty bland actually. We spoke with a few folks at our table and the consensus was the same. Which is fine – that happens sometimes. But when I asked the staff for some sauce to attempt to give the $75 beef rib some much needed flavour, I was summarily dismissed and scolded that “all meats are appropriately sauced”. Had the beef rib been cooked properly, then they would have been correct. But it wasn’t, and they wouldn’t, so we ended up just abandoning it as it wasn’t really worth finishing.
Arrogance aside, APL BBQ pop up seems to be a hit and I am sure all the food is usually very good. One disappointment does not a trend make.
Recommended
… moreHowever, not everything was on form. The beef rib was over cooked, under seasoned and no real smoke flavour – pretty bland actually. We spoke with a few folks at our table and the consensus was the same. Which is fine – that happens sometimes. But when I asked the staff for some sauce to attempt to give the $75 beef rib some much needed flavour, I was summarily dismissed and scolded that “all meats are appropriately sauced”. Had the beef rib been cooked properly, then they would have been correct. But it wasn’t, and they wouldn’t, so we ended up just abandoning it as it wasn’t really worth finishing.
Arrogance aside, APL BBQ pop up seems to be a hit and I am sure all the food is usually very good. One disappointment does not a trend make.
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