J Bar M BBQ

Eric Koo

I don’t hand out 1 star reviews lightly, but with my experience, J-Bar-M more than earned it. I arrived around 1:45pm to a restaurant that was nearly empty. Already we’re off to a bad start. As I walk up to the ordering counter, a large party is exiting a private side room. I must have gotten lost in the shuffle, because as I let people pass, I see all the workers leave to go behind the kitchen. I’m not sure if it was a staff meeting or shift change, but I can’t find anyone to help me. I wait about 3-5 minutes before a young man pops his head around the corner and apologizes for keeping me waiting. I order a couple of ribs and the fatty brisket tacos (hoping for anything in the same universe as the now closed Valentina’s), with sides of cream corn, Mac n cheese, and charro beans. The ribs actually tasted decent, slightly sweet with a good pull and texture, except they were cold. I’m talking not even lukewarm. And just like Luke, these babies also could have used a tauntaun to warm them up. Things only went downhill from there. The Mac n cheese was nothing to write home about and the cream corn was bland. After a few minutes, the brisket tacos were delivered to my table. By now I’m barreling down a double black diamond. The brisket is dry, tough, and most sinfully, flavorless. How flavorless? Well, I can’t taste the brisket over the tortilla, which also doesn’t taste great. How does a tortilla over power the flavor of smoked brisket?? Finally, I attempted to change it up for my taste buds by trying the charro beans. This was a fine test for my gag reflex as the beans were rancid/burned and I nearly spit them out. How this place ended up on Michelin’s radar is beyond me. J Bar M was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had, Bar None

in the last week

Shelia Jones

Popped in here on a Sunday during brunch. Just a heads up you are not restricted to ordering brunch but we chose the brunch menu. We ordered the breakfast burger (which egg on it) and the chilaquiles with brisket. Everything was decent but I would need to go back on another day an order from the regular menu to give the food a fair rating. But I would definitely go back. The star of the day was the cinnamon rolls!!! They were so soft and we didn’t even heat them up. So yummy!!! Oh and the mimosa!!! Normally at establishments they bring you a carafe but NOPE we got TWO FULL BOTTLES!!! Yassss Definitely stop in and they are a Michelin recommended!!

a month ago

Jake Salazar

This is by far the best bbq I have ever had. The prices are a bit high, but you get what you pay for. Other bbq places are just as pricey but the quality of the food is much lower. Here, the food is fantastic, you get a lot, and there’s a large menu. I got the turkey plate, with brussel sprouts and Mac, all of it is 10/10. My partner got the brisket and sausage plate with Mac and corn salad, and he says it’s 10/10. Everything is so so good. We will definitely be coming back. Especially because they have $5 margaritas ALL DAY! The owner is super friendly, and the staff are very kind and efficient. Just the whole experience is 100/10. You can immediately tell why they are mentioned by the Michelin Guide.

2 weeks ago

Nicole Price

Great night. Food was delicious 😋 Drinks were on point & The company made it even better Shout out to Audi (sorry if I didn't spell your name right) the most amazing drink connoisseur ever. Definitely going to have to do a repeat soon.

a week ago

Crystal Crouch

First time. We ordered the brisket tacos, brisket enchiladas & the jalapeño cheese link. We really liked all of it with the exception of the rice & beans that came on the side of both entrees. They weren't horrible but also weren't very flavorful. But it's ok because the brisket & sausage made up for it. Great portions for the price as well.

5 months ago