Gonzalo Ramirez’s impeccable barbacoa is quickly becoming the stuff of legend. This weekend-only underground smoked meat setup sells out fast so be sure to arrive early. Sundays only.

Young chef Arthur Grigoryan’s Armenian-Texas pop-up has proven to be a hit with people from across the flavor spectrum, thanks to wholly unique dishes like baharat-laced lamb shoulder, basturma-style brisket, and more. Check Instagram for pop-up dates and ordering details.

Rodney is as close to a barbecue legend as the Altadena/Pasadena area has. From his tiny parking lot setup off Lake, this longtime star serves some of the city’s best ribs (and more) with lots of sauce and plenty of love. Check Instagram for dates.

Texas meats, from brisket to hot links, reign supreme at this low-key home cook operation known for pulling up at breweries around the greater Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley.

This staple barbecue spot has been a fixture in Beverly Hills for several years now, popping up at the weekly farmers market selling ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and lots of sides.

Danny Gordon’s Flatpoint Barbecue is quickly becoming the stuff of legend. The itinerant stand and smoker have popped up all over Los Angeles, and while they have been doing fewer events of late, expect big lines every time they pop back up.

The city is watching City Terrace pop-up A’s BBQ closely these days, to see what pitmaster Alan Cruz is going to get up to next. There’s lots of East LA flavor and love smoked into each brisket and ribs plate, but Cruz and the team aren’t afraid to mess around with different genres, meals, and styles to suit their weekly pop-up whims. Check Instagram for locations.

You can find this Culver City pop-up operating out of a home garage or taking the show on the road to nearby breweries. Owners Russ and Viv offer a broad array of staple meats for all to enjoy, but the star of the show might well be the slow-smoked turkey. Don’t forget to pick up a pack of rubs or housemade sausages to take home, either. Check Instagram for pop-up dates and times.

For great ribs in Los Angeles (as the name implies), it’s hard to beat Ribs in LA. The roving pop-up trailer moves between La Brea and Downtown mostly, so be sure to find their next location in advance when craving perfectly fatty rib tips with lots of sauce. Don’t sleep on the sides, either. Check Instagram for weekly rotating pop-up addresses.

AGL’s Craft Meats owner Alec Lopez moves across much of Los Angeles, cooking out of a South LA space as well as popping up at locations like breweries and cafes on random nights. The former Pearl’s BBQ employee is best known for his Texas-sized trays of brisket and ribs. Check Instagram for pop-up dates, locations, and times.

Want a massive tray of nachos that comes topped with a pound or more of brisket? How about a torta that comes with its own beef rib inside, bone and all? At Daniel’s, the weekly food truck pop-up in north Long Beach, just about anything is possible. Check Instagram for weekly pop-up times.