[dropcap size=big]N[/dropcap]estled within a low-key Huntington Park strip mall, lives some of the best Halal Texas-Style barbecue outside the Lone Star State. The founder and Pit-Master of Rays Texas BBQ, Rene Martinez, aka Ray, first sold his smoked barbecue wonders via Facebook, right out of his backyard in Southeast L.A.
His pulled pork and pork ribs gathered hundreds to his home for their meat candy fix. As Ray's journey progressed, he found his niche in Texas-style smokehouse barbecue and has made it his mission to provide customers the best possible quality. The brisket alone is a 16 to 18-hour labor of love, starting in the middle of the day and ending in the early hours of the following day. While Ray leads the point on all things barbecue, he wouldn’t be able to do it all without his family. Since middle school, his two sons, Sebastian and Raul (19 and 23), have assisted the front-of-house and kitchen staff, and his wife Anabel is the mastermind behind all of the deliciously addicting side dishes.
Rays BBQ’s commitment to quality and innovation has proven successful, regularly selling out and receiving local and national critical acclaim. Regulars and followers know that the menu is ever-changing, reflecting Ray's unfettered commitment to quality and innovation, having amassed a dedicated clientele and Facebook fan base over the years.