Gus's BBQ

South Pasadena, CA · Barbecue restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in South Pasadena
#13
of 63 restaurants
City Percentile
56%
rating percentile
Address
Gus's BBQ, 808 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Phone
(626) 799-3251
Website
www.gussbbq.com
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM Sat

Gus's BBQ is a restaurant located in South Pasadena, CA. It is one of 63 restaurants listed in South Pasadena. Its 4.5-star rating is above the South Pasadena city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #13 of 63 restaurants in South Pasadena. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Gus's BBQ

Gus’s celebrates the culinary traditions of the South, serving up fresh and inventive takes on regional Southern fare while bringing the roots of true Southern hospitality to the West Coast. Everything from our rubs to our sauces are made from... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Alicia Gonzalez · Dec 2025

First time visiting this place, it was recommended by a friend We ordered the combo plate with chicken baby back ribs and beef brisket, I ordered the catfish. Everything was good, the corn bread is a must, is fresh made and is so good! The service is great, parking could be a little hard but is Pasadena so we expected that. We went in a Saturday not to late it was before 5pm so it wasn't that busy. Food portions are big we have enough leftovers for next day. We definitely will go back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Anais · Feb 2026

Had a yummy pulled pork sandwich yesterday. But I'm still missing the Fremont Burger 🍔 that they took off the menu years ago 😕. I'm fave items here are the pulled pork nachos and the deviled eggs. But really everything is good 👍 the service is always great!

★★★★★ 5.0 Diana Miguel Álvarez López · Aug 2025

Had such a great time at this BBQ spot! The brisket was flavorful, the ribs were tender, the mac & cheese was creamy and delicious, and that Kansas City spicy sauce was next level. Finished it off with some amazing butter cake and ice cream—perfect ending to a delicious meal! Also a plus is they have free parking just next to the restaurant.

★★★★★ 5.0 Gerry Saenz · Aug 2025

We had an amazing lunch at Gus's BBQ! We were seated right away, and our waiter was quick to take our order. The food was absolutely delicious and filling. If you're looking for great barbecue from a local favorite, you have to check out Gus's. The atmosphere was lively but not intrusive. You might have some difficulty finding parking doing busy hours.

★★★★★ 5.0 Van Bach · May 2025

Old school vibes but well kept and clean. Our server Phillip N is great. Food wise, ribs and smoked sausages are tender and juicy, hot chicken is also flavorful, all the sides are good. The only thing is the brisket is kinda dry. But overall the experience was great and good value for money. Highly recommended.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Barbecue restaurant

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