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    Ball Hoggerz BBQ

    4.7 (100 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Bbq sampler. Plenty for 2 of us.
    Jovita K.

    amazing bbq with the best rub. I love dry rub so it was super yummy. Sat with the owner. Give this place a try. We split the sampler .

    1/2 Slab Pork Ribs
    Lathon C.

    On my many travels to Memphis, I was happy to finally be able to check out Ball Hoggerz BBQ. If you fly into Memphis, it's literally not far from the airport and worth checking out. The service was nothing special as you walk up to the window and order, and then wait for your food. The food was hot and fresh. I had the ribs with potato salad and a few pieces of bread. The ribs were well seasoned and tender. Potato salad was small, but tasty. I would definitely recommend this spot over several of the more talked about BBQ spots in Memphis.

    Turkey sandwich with BBQ sauce on the side taste wonderful.
    Brenda N.

    I had to go back again. The Turkey sandwich taste good to me. I just had to have another sandwich. I enjoyed eating Turkey. The meat has a nice unique taste, that makes you enjoy the sandwich with sauce or dry with seasoning. Customer Service is great and grateful. The environment is clean and neat. Thank you for your good food and service.

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    Emerson K.

    Some of the best classic Memphis BBQ in town. It's puts all the big names to shame. The meat was perfectly balanced with smoke and seasoning. Didn't need any sauce but man I could put a straw in it and sip it all day! Will be a frequent returning customer. Incredible food with even better prices.

    Pulled Pork Sandwich Combo Lunch
    Adam H.

    I've now been many times but haven't reviewed it until now! That changes today my friends! This place is definition of "hole in the wall" and I absolutely LOVE IT! Here lies (* NOTE in a pretty rough area) some of Memphis' BEST BBQ. I do not say these things lightly, but after many meals over time I will shout that shit from the rooftops.... THIS IS SOME OF THE BEST ALL AROUND BBQ IN SHELBY COUNTY TN!! There.... Now that that's out of the way... Pulled pork. Soft, tender, smoky.... Legit Wings (currently not selling). Fire. Enough said. Ribs. On point every time. Rib Tips. Great! Normally not a fan but he changed my life with these. Beans. I love them. Pork and hot dogs in them is quite interesting but really fucking good. Spaghetti. Normally not a fan but this is good stuff. BBQ Sauce is also a winner folks. Slightly vinegar tasting with a good kick to it. Almost every time I've been it's just been a one man show. The guy who owns the place is who I assume I deal with. He is super friendly and has a very cool demeanor. This guy knows his shit y'all. Give him all of your money! I will be back again I assure you. If you come, make sure you grab some Makeda's cookies down the road and you might as well pull my normal Airways run and head to Pop's Tamales around the corner from Ball Hoggarz for the home run! Bravo!!!! I'm impressed if you can't tell. Get you some!

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    Kontji A.

    Fall-OFF-the-bone, scrumptious chicken and homemade BBQ sauce! I have been driving by this place for years now. I had heard so many GREAT reviews. I finally had a chance to put in a mobile order. I have lost so much time. WHY didn't I come here sooner? If you eat BBQ, you cannot skip this place. It's now part of the fabric of the Memphis BBQ scene! FYI, no dining in for now. You park in the back and go through the "Welcome" door. Be sure to make the turn on Progress Avenue before the auto wrapping shop or you'll have to turn around and come back.

    Bbq pork, rib tips, and potato salad

    this place was amazing!! Highly recommend if you happen to be going through the area. They have a parking area in the back and don't forget to sign the wall!!

    Bruce S.

    It doesn't look like much when you drive by, only two small tables outside but it smelled right and all the other BBQ places near Graceland opened late or did not look good. Tri-tip was the special of the day, Memphis style which meant really thick dry rub. Smoke was good, nice sauce but a little chewier than I expected, The generous sized portion was enjoyed twice. We also had the local favorite BBQ Spaghetti which is pulled pork mixed in marina and pasta, not bad but not memorable. The smoked corn was sweet as could be with plenty of butter and a hit of rub that really added another flavor profile. The cole slaw was on point and the Nana Pudding was so good it was gone before I could remember to take a picture. Service is excellent, inviting and the prices are low. Taste **** Quality/Freshness **** Presentation/Uniqueness *** Service ***** Atmosphere * Bar Cleanliness **** Value *****

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    That Turkey leg wasn't bad at all. My boyfriend and I ate the whole thing. And it was affordable

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    We were driving cross country and stopped for the BEST bbq of our lives . This place lives up to the hype!!

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    For a small restaurant, their ribs are terrific! There was a right amount of seasoning and the ribs were moist and tender.

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    Great authentic BBQ. The food was awesome and doesn't get enough love for what it is.

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    Great bbq! Good without any sauce. Great ribs and rib tips. Try the sampler to get a taste of everything.

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    What are the "many vegetarian options" (as highlighted by Yelp)? I don't expect a barbeque joint to even have more than one vegetarian entree, but one is helpful.

    Corn, potato salad, banana pudding, cake.

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