as i work my way around the united states in search of the best bbq joints i have often been told to check out bludso's bbq in compton, california (most notably from big mista from big mista's barbecue ). unfortunately, i haven't been able to make a stop (yet), but one of our los angeles correspondents, miguel (aka the notorious bbq), had a chance to hit it up on independence day. here's his piece: a 4th o' july bbq journey to bludso's in compton. probably the best texas style bbq in l.a., which is worth the trip considering l.a. does not have the greatest bbq. i had the brisket and the angus beef rib (weekends only) both of which were brilliant. brisket was super tender and cooked perfectly as was the rib with its nice charred outside and tender inside to the bone. i had the "spicy" bbq sauce, which was perfect and not too spicy. the sides (potato salad, cornbread, greens, baked beans) were all very good - nothing amazing but again very good and a great compliment. i tried to order de