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    Ball Hoggerz BBQ

    4.7 (100 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Divey
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Turkey Sandwich
    A E.

    The service is friendly and welcoming. Ambiance is casual. Forget the chains--this low-key local spot is where you'll find the soul of Memphis BBQ. The barbecue is everything you could want: flavorful, tender, and served in massive, satisfying portions. The turkey BBQ sandwich, in particular, was a standout! While the coleslaw wasn't to my taste, it didn't detract from the fantastic main event. Be sure to add your signature to their legendary walls--it's a perfect way to cap off an authentic and delicious meal

    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.

    Sampler plate
    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.

    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!!

    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.

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

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    5 years ago

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

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    Ask the Community - Ball Hoggerz BBQ

    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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    There was a time when Central barbecue was the only place I would eat barbecue in Memphis. But food…read moreand service has ruined that. I visited the downtown location on 5/24/26 at 6:15 PM. I ordered wings and two dry slabs of ribs. When my family and I finally decided to eat the ribs on Monday, they were disgusting. They had seasoning caked all on them, and they were overly salty. We wiped off the caked-on seasoning and tried to eat around the saltiness. I was praying the 2nd slab was not the same. When I opened them on 5/27 to see, they were the same. I was trying to avoid calling because I just didn't feel like being bothered. But I called. I left a message for the manager to return my call that morning because "he is in the middle of an interview." So I called back that afternoon and was transferred to Ethan. I explained the situation to him. As I was speaking, he kept making the noise un-huh. So, I stopped talking and asked him what it meant aside from it just being rude as hell. He went on to explain that they missed a step and did not rub in the seasoning and shake it off. I don't care. It's an internal quality issue that should be handled with the prep and cook staff. Not me. He asked if I had my receipt and, in a tone that suggested he was doing me a favor, advised me that he would replace the slab. No apologies for the inconvenience or anything.   After my long workday, I went all the way downtown to get the slab replaced. In person, Ethan is just as rude. I asked if he was going to replace both slabs. He could clearly see the quality was trash. He said no and that he would only replace one. Then went on to offer me sides and a slice of cake. No, thank you. I can afford sides and cake just like I did those trash slabs of ribs. Those slabs of ribs cost $62.40 before taxes. With taxes probably being another 5 or 6 dollars. Your mistakes and poor quality should not cost me. He had a young lady bring the replacement slab back out to me. She didn't say thank you or anything. One thing I know is that a white man or woman patronizing your business would not have been treated this way. As a result, moving forward I will spend my Black woman dollars elsewhere on barbeque and smoked chicken wings. Also, I removed you all from my company's approved catering list where we spend a nice amount with you all yearly. Tell Ethan, thanks for helping me see the light and not spend money where I'm not respected and where my customer experience isn't valued.

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