What they do to make someone a fan, and they do it exceedingly well, is make top notch barbeque. These two men from Texas, not only know what good brisket is, they know how to make it.
The Brisket was moist and had just the right texture. Its' flavor was subtle, personally, I thought it could do with a little more seasoning, but overall it trumps all the other brisket I have tried in Los Angeles.
The sausage, also packed with flavor, didn't resemble those mass produced brats or Hot dog textured links you find in a grocery store.
The sauces, two types, couldn't be more different. The first, their go to sauce is a fine example of "Texas pot licker" a dark sauce with a viscosity slightly thicker than Karo syrup. The second, a wispy red tinged vinegar sauce was interesting but seemed out of place.
As with all traditional Texas barbeque, meats sold by the pound are garnished with sliced white onion and pickle chips (white bread, also very traditional was offered to me, but I declined it).So if you ever find yourself on the left coast and are with in driving distance of Los Angeles, you MUST make it a point to visit Horse Thief BBQ and get the Brisket! I am not kidding or foolin' you, Horse Thief BBQ's brisket is a near perfect example of why Brisket is considered the criterion of barbeque. If you don't try Horse Thief BBQ's brisket, you will have one more regret to morn from your death bed as you count the missed pleasures of life.
The RATING:
Appearance: 9 out of 10
Taste: 9 out of 10
Texture: 9 out of 10
27/30 = 90% A
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