This was very good BBQ and also very authentic being that the owner is from Wisconsin. Ordered the Garbage Can Lid special which is a pretty good deal at under $30.00. You get 1 link, beef ribs, spare ribs, sliced tri-tip and even a whole 1/2 chicken! The sliced tri-tip was moist smokey and very tender and the spare ribs are fall off the bone. I am not a fan of beef ribs and in fact never order or even think about them but these were pretty damn good! The sausage link was dry but I have never had a moist juicy sausage link in any restaurant ever so I was not suprised, it was tasty though. The chicken was was well done, some other reviews called it dry but it wasn't that bad. Also had the rib tips which were brilliant. You can have several choices of sauce, I forgot about that and we were givin the standard house sauce which was pretty damn good. All the meat was very well smoked and even came with the blue ring which is the sign for authentic BBQ. There is definatly better BBQ in LA but this is pretty damn good for the Pasadena area. The service is a little weak but quality of the BBQ makes up for it. We waited for a little longer than necessary specialy since it was a weeknight, they deffinitly need a hostess. If you go in with both eyes open, ears and a light heart you will be able to weather though the service just fine. The staff is very friendly and easy going, just remember that this is not a chain place and the staff may not be as polished but they also aren't corporate chain drones either. The sides are ok at best, we had the cole slaw which was standard but made well, the mashed taters which were full of garlic and parmesan and very tasty and finally the much tauted blueberry cornbread which was nothing special. The flour to corn meal ratio was to high and it was very dry. If you are going to feed a BBQ craving the sides are not what matters and what matters is the meat. Robin's is very good and the only thing lacking is a brisket and sliced pork.
Pros: Great BBQ meat for area
Cons: So, so sides and service
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