I was passing through and tried to find a place that would give me a taste of the local food scene. I was craving authentic Tennessee BBQ. I'm sure glad I made the choice to stop here! My sandwich was very good! $10 is pretty fair for what I got. I loved the sauce, the meat was also really good. The tater salad was AMAZING! I'd get a large of it everytime I eat there if this was a local place for me. The meal was a solid 9/10 If you're in Memphis and you want some good BBQ made with heart and soul, then you should try Elwood's. The only thing missing from my meal that would've completed it for me was some hot buttery cornbread. I'll certainly be back to try their ribs and other foods! read more

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Man, the menu at Elwood's Shack is huge--almost overwhelming on a first visit. Thankfully, right when I walked in, someone pointed me in the right direction and said, "If you're trying to decide, go with the Redheaded Stepchild." I took the advice, and I'm really glad I did. It was fantastic--stacked with pulled pork, smoked sausage, and beef brisket, all topped with slaw and BBQ sauce on a bun. I also tried a bite of the barbecue bologna, which is a thick-cut slice served on white bread, and that didn't disappoint either. Inside gets pretty smoky, so you'll probably prefer sitting outside. Luckily, there are plenty of picnic tables and seating areas to choose from. I didn't catch the name of the guy who helped me, but he was friendly, energetic, and made the whole experience even better. Overall, a really enjoyable visit. read more

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Straight-up comfort food perfection. Everything on this plate was --crispy bacon, perfectly cooked eggs, hash browns with that just-right crunch, and the biscuits & gravy? Elite. Absolute main-character energy. Portions were generous, flavors were on point, and nothing felt rushed or sloppy. On top of that, the service was top-tier--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. This is the kind of breakfast that fixes your mood and makes you plan your next visit before you even leave. 10/10, would demolish again read more

Elwood's Shack - Biscuits & gravy, bacon, hash browns, and eggs. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

If you're passing through Memphis, a must stop place off of exit 10 and 5 minutes from I-40 on the east side. The service was quick, fast and friendly highly recommend the smoked steelhead trout tacos, and brisket tacos beyond the tradition traditional barbecue options. The parking is shared with Lowe's, so there is no challenge for parking and there's outdoor seating with limited indoor seating. read more

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Are you kidding me??! What did I just eat? That might be the best brisket taco I've ever eaten in my life. First of all, the owner/cashier/hype guy is awesome! I love his energy, so passionate about their food and will show to the ropes of the menu. It's a hole in the wall shack, plenty of parking at Lowe's. The food is excellent, it's no frills, delicious Memphis bbq. Good people, solid food. New favorite bbq spot in town. read more

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I heard great things about our this place so we thought we would check it out. Elwood was voted best hamburgers in Memphis. So we decided to try it out. I saw they have 2 locations-on summer and on park. We chose the summer location which is located right next to the lowes parking lot. As a matter of fact there were so many cars parked up and down the side street that we parked in the Lowe's parking lot. This place is truly as the name says- shack! You will miss it if you are trying to see it from the street. You literally have to go into the Lowe's parking lot to see it. There are picnic tables set up outside which is where a lot of people sit. The inside seating area is small and can become extremely crowded with customers waiting to order and pickup orders. The service was excellent. Being our first time the staff explained everything to us as he showed us the menu. We absolutely loved this. It was a game changer which is why we chose instead of hamburgers to get the Elwood's Shaq Attack which is a sampler that can easily be shared. The sampler includes half rack of bbq ribs, 3 oz pork, 3 oz brisket, 2 wings, smoked sausage, chicken leg quarter, Texas toast 2 pieces, baked beans and slaw (or potato salad) I chose the slaw. They brought it out to us. Everything was delicious. Bbq, meat seasoned so well and smoked throughout falling off the bone good! The baked beans were delicious I couldn't get enough and the slaw was equally delicious. They don't serve anything fried so no French fries but you really don't miss it. Everything is smoked and you can smell it out the door. Drinks are self served. We had enough to bring home. I'm not a big bbq eater and I'm picky when it comes to it also I'm not a big chicken eater but I have to say Elwood's is the bbq place I would bring family too and recommend it to people visiting. The chicken was my favorite, the smoked sausage was some of the best I've had. We were pleased that we got the sampler and now we have to go back again for the hamburgers read more

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Customer service has always been the best. Ribs are . Trout tacos are insanely good. Love this little place!

Best BBQ pizza around but everything is excellent but never breakfast there. It's a shack but that's all it claims to be. Staff are friendly and efficient. read more

FANTASTIC BBQ!!! I had the chicken bbq sandwich with grilled mushroom and cheese and good lord, heavenly. When I saw the reviews talking about it as sitting in a home improvement store parking lot and using the word " shack" to describe it, I was worried that there would be no air conditioning and that it would literally be tables in a parking lot. It is actually separate from the home store in its own area and it does have air conditioning inside as well as indoor and outdoor tables. Much nicer set up than I imagined. Five stars all the way around, really great counter staff, really great food. read more

Elwood's Shack - The outside of the "shack!" - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Elmwood Shack in my Go-To Spots in Memphis I come from the airport to here. It was sooooo Good I came back to the airport and stopped by to get something for the plane ride home. I eat BBQ all over the country and a brisket and BBQ expert, I've been to plenty of spots, and this one keeps calling me back. What makes Elmwood Shack stand out? Consistency. Flavor. Comfort. You can roll through anytime breakfast, brunch, lunch it's all served all day, and it's all done right. Normally, I get the brisket sub (which is ), but I switched it up with the brisket wrap. No regrets. Bursting with flavor. My wife got the brisket taco, and the kids went in on their brisket plates--yes, it was a whole family affair. Shoutout to Daniele she knows the menu like the back of her hand. She gave us the rundown on the most popular items and made sure we were taken care of. Then used a highlighter to show the most popular items I enclosed below. I enjoythe vibe? I always feel like I'm eating at someone's house who knows how to cook and host. Friendly staff, good food, clean environment that's the trifecta right there. Spoke to Tim the owner really good guy. Scroll down for the pics rust me, they speak for themselves. If you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and swing by Elmwood Shack. It's a five-star experience all the way. read more

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The food was delicious I had a brisket taco which was perfection & my husband had a sandwich that was loaded with three different meats He also devoured his food . I highly recommend this place if you are in Memphis - it's not fancy or even pretty - but for delicious food for a good price - Come here! read more

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Perfect hole in the wall place to eat! Don't let the area worry you; yes it sketchy, but the food is amazing!! Smoked to perfection, barbecue sauce was fantastic, and the spicy coleslaw is incredible! read more

Memphis BBQ with a Mexican food spin. Awesome find! When you walk in you are hit with the BBQ smell that will overwhelm your senses. I've tried the brisket quesadillas which was awesome! On another occasion I tried the fish taco and brisket taco. One taco is good if you're not really hungry. They were good, but the brisket quesadilla was my favorite! Guy working the counter to very friendly and is passionate about the place. Great place to try! read more

I like pancakes and the nachos very good meat. Guy was very nice and cool. Felt like I was a real cowboy and was very decorated.

I was looking for a place that had great ribs. The regular names came up, of course. Then I saw this one. Almost 5 star. The regular/ famous places were no better than 4.0 or less. One night here, I wasn't the best. So I tried it. I walked in and the place was jam packed. Wall to wall people. I spoke to Omar. (Owner? ). He was fantastic. Very nice and totally cared about my experience. I told him to hook me up with ribs and whatever he selected for me. I wanted to try a much as I could. He served me ribs, brisket, beans, and coleslaw. OMG. These were the very best ribs I have ever had. Tons of meat. The meat just falls off the bone. Big, thick pieces of meat. I ordered them dry rub, with a side of home made sauce. The brisket was plenty big. Very tasty and full of flavor. The sides were also very good. The entire meal was fantastic. Better than expected. Omar continued to come by and assure that everything was good. The service was great. His attention was beyond good. Good service. Great food. The attention to detail was fantastic. I highly recommend this place. You come to Memphis, your first thought should be BBQ. This is the place that you should go out of your way to visit. Well worth the trip. I guarantee it. read more

Elwood's Shack - Kitchen - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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It was a beautiful day so we walked in to order and then just a few minutes later they brought our food to us out on the picnic tables under the awning. I really enjoyed the sautéed onions and jalapeños with the burnt ends. Great lunch with a lot of delicious flavor. It's what a bbq joint should be, smells like heaven, not fancy, and full of folks with a common interest...good, simple eats. read more

Elwood's Shack - Burnt ends 1/2 Meat Plate - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Elwood's is always five stars. My family orders all the things all the time. Most recently, we brought food in to eat at mom's and I snapped pics of several things that were ordered and loved. Please note, servings are big. My sister & I usually plan for left overs or split something. If you order for pickup and see a line when you come in, be sure to stay to the left. There is a line to order and one to pick up, and the pickup line moves if there is one. read more

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Asked for recommendations for BBQ in Memphis from fellow KCBS judges. Had a few for Elwood's and it was close to the hotel. "Shack" is not a misnomer. It's at the edge of a Lowe's parking lot. The decor is fantastic! The gentleman behind the counter was friendly and talkative and funny. We ordered the kid's grilled cheese, kid's plain nachos, BBQ quesadilla w/o most of the veggies, the Cuban and a Combo Meat Plate w/burnt ends, brisket, pulled pork and a 1/2 chicken and beans and coleslaw. Everyone liked the food. My only complaint is that the chicken and brisket were overcooked (dry) and everything had the same flavor profile. Bonus points for the plastic drink cups, which we're still using :) read more

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Yummy! It's not a big or fancy place, but great for lunch or carry out. We sat outside in shaded area under picnic tables. Great break on Saturday afternoon. read more

Don't sleep on Elwood's ... always full of love and flavor .. the friendliest of faces .. you won't be disappointed in your stop here .. deliciousness read more

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Second time here. The ambiance remains the same. The service was super friendly and reasonably quick for how busy they were. On the recommendation of a work buddy, I tried the Fish Taco and got a 1/4 lb. side of brisket. The Fish Taco is garnished with fresh greens & a tasty crema sauce. It also contains a decent helping of smoked Steelhead Trout. If you're not adverse to a little fishy tasting fish, it's a pretty good taco for a smoke shack. The brisket, however, was a pretty dry & required a lot of sauce moppage to activate salivation. read more

Elwood's Shack - Red Headed Step Child: Brisket, Pulled Pork, Smoked Sausage topped w/ coleslaw & a dab of BBQ sauce. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Definition of hole in the wall place. Walk up to the counter to order, they do take cc. Eclectic menu. Pizza, bbq poboys, hotdogs, Cuban sandwich, fish tacos., etc. I had the Elwood melt and my wife had the chicken Philly. They were both good, Philly was diffferent but had a good flavor. Potato salad was excellent. Several flies buzzing around cost a star. read more

Elwood's Shack - Elwood Elwood's Melt Chicken Philly - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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We were nervous coming up on this shack. But our thoughts of the hole in the wall is the place you go . . . is 100% spot on. This place is amazing!! The gentleman up front was amazing. He gave us suggestions, answered our questions and was super friendly! Now to the best part . . . THE FOOD! The food is so much better than you would even imagine. We started with the pickle dip. It was great. We had three different sandwiches, one hot dog and a kids' grilled cheese. The Red Headed Step Child was to die for with more meat than the sandwich could hold. The Cornbeef Hash Melt was delish and it was gone pretty fast. But that kid is a foodie! And then the Debris Po-boy didn't last long, even though is was HUGE! My Go Tiger Go hot dog was big too. I thought it would be smaller, nope for a dog it was BIG. DO NOT SKIP THIS! read more

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Some of the best barbecue in Memphis right here at Elwood's. Service is great and food comes out quick and hot. Ribs are sauced great and taste amazing. Definitely stop by if you are in the 901 read more

Elwood's Shack - 3/4 Meat Plate - Half Rack Ribs, Chicken Wings, Pulled Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Bbq at Elwood's Shack for the win! Would have never expected myself to stop by a small shack on the shoulder road of a Lowe's to eat BBQ, but I'm glad I gave this highly rated spot a try. I especially love how tender and fatty the beef brisket was cooked. The Memphis style ribs is smoked to perfection and each bite falls off the bone tasty. These ribs easily wins all other larger chains by a landslide. I'd come here if I were a construction worker picking up grub alongside my trip to the hardware store. Recommend stepping outside for fresh air and a better dining experience. read more

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If you like hole-in-the-wall barbecue joints, this is the place for you. Great service, good food. Look hard because it's easy to miss, but be sure and put this on your list. read more

The fish taco is the best thing on the menu, and it is unlike any taco I have ever had. It is so good. The restaurant isn't impressive looking, but the food is great! read more

Elwood's Shack - Fish taco - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Elmwood Shack is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience. The team here isn't just serving food; they're dishing out true Southern hospitality alongside their legendary, humongous smoked brisket sandwiches. This brisket is so tender and flavorful, it's easily the best in all of Tennessee. And for those who might be hesitant about the area, don't be. Elmwood Shack has security from day into the evening, so you can focus on what matters most: that amazing sandwich. This place is a definite local fan favorite for a reason!! read more

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I never get a bad meal from Elwood's. Today I decided to try something new, and I got the brisket wrap. Phenomenal! Veggies were grilled to perfection, and the horseradish cream sauce is a perfect accompaniment! read more

Elwood's Shack - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I hit this place twice. It was so good the first time that I forgot to take a picture of the ribs (fall off the bone). Ribs were top notch! Second time, I had the red headed step child (amazing). The service (owner/cashier/customer service rep) was the best. He ran the registered, served food and did it all with a smile. The place is tucked away behind a Lowe's and had a great local feel. Def a Memphis staple you have to try. read more

Elwood's Shack - Red Headed Step Child - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This place was amazing! Hidden gem I found on Yelp while in Memphis for my son's college baseball game. Debris Po'Boy was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had, and the blue cheese and jalapeño slaw was unique and delicious! I will make it a point to go again if I ever return to Memphis!! read more

So so good! The kids pizza was huge! Everyone enjoyed their meal. The lady was super helpful when ordering

Excellent food and service. The ribs are slide off the bone tender and the sides were good too. The place is tiny and has a huge menu, but you cannot go wrong with any of the barbecue options. read more

Elwood's Shack - Half rack of ribs with beans and potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Don't let the exterior of the building scare you away. My colleague got a cheeseburger which looked exceptional and he was very happy with it. I got a three meat plate of brisket, pulled pork and hot links and everything was delicious I will certainly go back if I'm back in town read more

Amazing. Driving through and stopped. Wings....out of this world Brisket melts in your mouth Ribs make you want more Hands down would drive back just to eat here Staff was great too!!! Only got one picture bc we got lost in the amazingness read more

Elwood's Shack - Wings - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Elwood's shack is more than a shack. Its got one of the best homestyle barbecue in town! We tried red head stepchild sandwich, salty dog, and a sampler platter which are all 10/10. The brisket is tied for top brisket in town, which they smoke overnight. The man at the front is also friendly and funny. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, get dirty, and pull up to a good time! read more

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Elwood's is a treasure for the city of Memphis! Great barbecue (some of the best in Memphis for sure!), great smoked trout and great fish tacos! Friendly service too! It's a little weird looking when you drive up to a place that looks like a shack in a parking lot but don't let that stop you! It's well worth the trip. We dine in super casual and get take out super delicious! We try to eat there whenever we are close by and at times drive all the way across town because it's worth it! read more

Awesome Brisket Philly Cheese Wrap! Also ordered Memphis Ribs (whole rack) for later.

Great little spot. Had the wet ribs and the jerk wings. Wings were a tad dry for my preference but still good flavor. Ribs were good. Staff was amazing. read more

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Elwood's is a staple. We come here regularly, service is always great, food delicious, and the ambiance of well... a shack that serves food:) read more