Andrew and Michelle Muñoz, native Angelenos and culinary powerhouses, began their journey into the world of barbecue with a humble backyard popup in East L.A. From their early days impressing crowds at local breweries and the famed Smorgasburg food market, the Muñozes hustled to make their dream a reality. In 2021, they opened their first brick-and-mortar location, Moo’s Craft Barbecue, and quickly gained acclaim for their fusion of Texas-style smoked meats with vibrant Mexican American flavors — a reflection of their rich cultural heritage and deep roots in Los Angeles. Today, Moo’s Craft Barbecue stands as a beacon of culinary excellence, recognized not only as the best barbecue spot in California by Food & Wine but also celebrated among the 101 Best Restaurants by the Los Angeles Times. As they continue to push boundaries and redefine barbecue with their distinctive Mexican American and Angeleno influences, we can’t wait to see what they’ll cook up next.