Sitting at the crossroads of Inland Empire grit and LA creativity, Pomona’s food scene surprises with its diversity—and its barbecue stands out as bold, multicultural, and full of heart.
Here you’ll taste West Coast flexibility: tri-tip and mesquite, Mexican influences, Texas classics, and inventive sides that remind you you’re not far from Los Angeles’ culinary laboratory.
Whether you love food trucks, homey smokehouses, or BBQ fusions, Pomona brings the flavor.
The Rib Company
A Pomona mainstay, The Rib Company’s reputation is built on smoked pork and beef ribs that stay tender and juicy, served up in generous portions with a tangy, slightly sweet house sauce.
The brisket is slow-cooked and sliced to order; chicken, links, and full racks hit the spot for groups.
Inside, it’s laid-back and traditional, the kind of place locals have been gathering for decades.
Gus’s BBQ
A SoCal BBQ classic, Gus’s brings Memphis and Southern traditions to the Pomona area, complete with hickory-smoked pork, pit-cooked chicken, and stacked beef brisket.
What sets Gus’s apart?
Brown sugar-dusted St. Louis ribs, deviled eggs, cornbread muffins, and a choice of sauces for every mood. The bourbon bar and breezy patio add extra reasons to linger.
Casa de Salsa (BBQ Saturdays)
Blending the best of Mexican and American barbecue, this Pomona gem offers “BBQ Saturdays” where you’ll find slow-smoked carnitas, brisket, and their signature tri-tip (seasoned with Mexican spices and kissed by mesquite).
Look for creative sides like southwest street corn and spicy beans. The environment is festive and family-friendly—sometimes with live music on weekends.
Phillips Bar-B-Que (Food Truck/Pickup)
A legendary LA barbecue name, the Phillips food truck has made its way east to Pomona on the weekends.
Their sauce is classic “California style” (tomato-rich with a kick), best on their rib tips, hot links, and sliced beef.
The lines can be long, but regulars swear by the hot links and sweet potato pie.
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
While a national chain, the Pomona location works hard to build local ties, and their pit-smoked brisket, fall-apart pulled pork, and smoky chicken score with Pomona’s barbecue lovers.
Their mac and cheese, pit beans, and buttery rolls make for a hearty Southern plate, and kids eat free on Sundays—always a hit with families.
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