My friend and I were out doing some errands when we wanted to get something to eat. So we decided on BBQ for dinner. There was a restaurant that we haven't tried before so we went to Hendrix. What a great decision on our part! It was so small inside and the ambiance was very retro with the decor. They had a lot of vintage signs on the wall and a huge statue of Betty Boop when you walk in that greets you. The service was amazing and quick. The staff was very friendly and the food was really good. We ordered a BBQ plate which had pull pork sandwich with red slaw, house salad with homemade ranch dressing, fries and hush puppies for $11. It was a lot of food for the price which is a plus for me. I would come back to this place again and it is worth the visit! read more

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Over $6 for a tiny bbq sandwich now! Seriously, it's not that good. I know prices are going up but that's just crazy. Next time we want bbq, we'll do it at home. I can buy a Boston butt and get 20 sandwiches out of it for $10. read more

Bbq isn't smoked in house anymore. Not to mention it's full of ketchup based bbq sauce already mixed in. I won't be back here again

Horrible horrible attitudes ALL the time, order is always wrong, I've been overcharged 3x and each time I go back and complain they have the worst attitude. read more

Have gotten take out twice now and will be back. Staff are courteous, friendly and on the ball. Food is fantastic. Nice portion sizes but not too much, and very tasty. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Expected me to leave a tip after placing a to go order lmfao That was the funniest shit that happened to me all day. Like what am I going to tip you for? Pressing some buttons on a register ? read more

I adore this place! I visit the drive-thru quite often. The food is amazing, the prices are more than fair and the service is outstanding.

I've been going to Hendrix BBQ for my whole life. Generaly good food. My family and I have had a lot of celebrations here over the years. Lots of good memories. But during the COVID crisis this establishment had no respect for people at risk. Masks were worn incorrectly if at all. A young waitress just refused to put the mask on that was around her neck even though I explained my friend was very high risk. What a bad attitude. Only one barbecue place in Salisbury was compliant with common sense measures during COVID. That's the one I go to. You can argue about masks but you're wrong. Science wins over how you feel. I just want a restaurant that cares about its customers. read more

They have amazing food, amazing service, and anytime I come into town. I always go there. I recommend anyone and everyone to try their food.you will not regret it!!! read more

Always a great place to stop. Curly fries are top notch and the barbecue never disappoints. read more

Hendrix BBQ - BBQ with white slaw - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, North Carolina

Will go back! The waitress were nice and quick! Best sweet tea. Food was wonderful and the place was clean! read more

Hendrix BBQ - Food was great! Service was awesome. Nice people and amazing sweet tea - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, North Carolina

Have been a loyal customer for about 8 years, primary because of two amazing employees (ladies) that are always kind and pleasant and always made my wife and I feel welcomed. Other staff, not so much, but I tolerated it, because I try to see the good in everyone. But that changed recently. About a week ago I drove up to the drive thru to place an order. When I pulled up, there was one pickup truck that was waiting for their food, and about 10 other cars in the parking lot, so not really busy. The server came out with food in hand, so waited for her to deliver that food and figured she would come get my order afterwards, or at least acknowledge that she saw me. Nope. She walked right back in, never acknowledged me and came out about a minute later to take change to the truck that was still parked in the drive thru. After the truck pulled off, she headed, you guessed, right back inside, never even looking my way. At that point, I simply drove off. Unprofessional behavior for a service oriented position. There is a quote that sums up my experience; "You must have the courage to leave that table when respect is no longer being served". I have excused myself... permanently. I decided at that point that I will NEVER step on that property again, nor will I spend another penny at this establishment. And the worst part is that I will never get to see my two favorite people. It only takes one to ruin it for everyone. read more

Clean, good service, and a nice selection of food! BBQ Chicken Hamburger Steak and BBQ. read more

If I were you... I'd go here hungry and ask for recommendations. We were recommended this diner by some guys who knew we were hungry and wanted something quick. It was beyond what I was expecting. They said "diner" but it's more like a breakfast place with some grilled food and BBQ chicken and pork. The server was a SWEETHEART. She was very friendly and open to the fact that we weren't from the area so we asked for a lot of recommendations. She told us red coleslaw is best with BBQ and white coleslaw is best with seafood. She told us to choose hushpuppies over dinner rolls. And she was not wrong. Service was quick. The BBQ plate was big! A nice helping of hushpuppies, bbq pork, salad (with PICKLES!), red coleslaw (diced very small), and some great crispy french fries loaded on top. So both Partner and I haven't ever had good hushpuppies before, but these were good! Very crispy outside, soft inside, and somehow so savory but also sweet. The bbq pork and coleslaw were a perfect level of vinegary and the pork was tender. Knowing that the plate was going to big, I got a small meal of a chicken and dumpling bowl and side of fried okra. The okra was fried very well and freshly so. The chicken and dumplings was good (nice and thick with lots of shredded chicken) but disappointingly cool. The meal was great with an awesome server. I could definitely tell that some of the other staff weren't nearly as friendly as she was, so just be forewarned on the service, but you can't fault the food which is just solid comfort food. read more

Hendrix BBQ - BBQ plate with side of sauce and hushpuppies, bowl of chicken and dumplings, fried okra - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, North Carolina

I love their omelettes and hash browns. My kid gets their big cheeseburger all the time as well. Service is always spot on. Never had any issues with food or service. They have a ton of old signs hung up throughout the restaurant read more

Excellent place. One of our faves for BBQ. Friendly staff and the food is always wonderful.

Was recommended to us by a health care worker. We went since we were nearby waiting for appt. Never going back! Hubby had a HUGE pancake which was good. I ordered French toast. Wish I would have taken a pic. Pathetic! I think they dumped almost a full cup of powdered sugar on it. We told the server I didn't want it and she said they'd take it back. They never came. I ate some of Hubby's pancake. Talked to waitress and she said they wouldn't take it back. Talked to manager and they wouldn't take it off the bill. It was the puniest piece of French toast I've ever seen! $6+ plus bacon. It was very unappealing. read more

Great service, good food, we eat there regularly and never ordered anything that wasn't good Highly recommend read more

Food was disgusting. BBQ chicken was so dry. The sweet potatoes were too sweet to eat. The fish has bones. Our server never came back to refill our drinks. 1 waitress made a racist comment to my friends son. Then when we got up and got our own drinks she fussed at us. We will never eat there again. My friends son is now sick. read more

Good BBQ, good folks who help their community (Veterans, VFW Auxiliary etc), and don't price gouge for their delicious smoked meat and sides. Pulled pork pork is delicious, and not too smoky. Personally, I like it a little smokier, but I'm prone to extremes. YMMV. Their sauce is bona fide Carolina BBQ scrumptiousness, y'all. read more

Taste of the barbecue is fine. Didn't have a great smokey taste. Red slaw is good. Salad with homemade ranch was the best part. I stated that I was eating a low carb diet and asked if they had a plate with fewer carbs or some ideas. We decided on the BBQ plate with extra red slaw and side salad. No fries or bread. The BBQ came with sauce poured on it (Sweet). Original plate was $7.95. some reason mine was $10.99 plus $2 tip. Subtraction of bread and fries cost more. Next BBQ... Somewhere else. read more

The decor is awesome here. It's classic and retro so you could spend a lot of time just looking around inside. The dining room is not large but they've been pretty good about doing social distancing. Mask wearing by the staff has been mixed though I've worn mine here when I wasn't eating. This is definitely the place for Southern cuisine and the hush puppies are definitely on par with the place I normally go to for them (which burned down before the pandemic and is still rebuilding). My family has mixed impressions and felt service was a little lacking when we went last week but overall, it's a solid place to go if you want authentic Southern cuisine at a reasonable price. read more

Second time I've been there. Food was excellent and the staff was friendly and very attentive. Place is very cool inside, loved the Blue Brothers driving in the car on the wall. Only thing that could have been better would have been if the staff were wearing face masks. Other than that, Great Place. Enjoy! read more

Hendrix never disappoints! I place a carry out order almost every Friday morning and the order is always correct and the breakfast is always delicious! The waitresses are always kind and polite when taking the order and delivering it to my car. Love this place! read more

Decided to try something besides their mediocre BBQ today and ordered two double cheeseburgers all-the-way for lunch. Both burgers came to the table in just a few minutes, meaning they were not actually cooked to order, which is ok if the restaurant is really busy and they slinging out food quickly; but not busy at all. Burgers were way over cooked and ice-cold at the same time, probably pre-cooked leftovers from the night before. Puking ensued a couple of hours later. Their side orders (fries and tots) are great, BBQ plates aren't bad and servers are nice folks. read more

I really don't know how their food tastes . Because I did not stick around to receive the food . I went through their drive-thru to order breakfast. I gave my order in and then she asked for the credit card or the payment and then after giving her the credit card and payment not the payment but you took the credit card she asked me if I wanted to tip her . I go through the drive-thru so I don't have to tip so I don't you know feel like they're serving me to tip . So after thinking it over for about 2 minutes I asked for my credit card back and withdrew my order. Because if I said no I don't know what they're going to do to my food and I did not feel like I it was voluntary for me to say yes . So I went around the corner to college barbecue and I ordered breakfast there they didn't ask for a tip through their drive-thru . read more

been going there off & on for years, always had decent service, but here lately, ( 2 months or so ) for breakfast, with others ( 5 to 8 ) ordered my breakfast, after i would get it, that was it as far as service. several "young" girls come to table either to refill or ask all alright to everyone but me, 1 kinda flirting with some. sit there with empty cup, until 1 morning i noticed ( in the last room ) there was tea pitchers on a table along with lids/take home boxes, etc., so i helped myself to refills. will have to say, there was 1 older lady ( when she was there ) would wait on me very good. would check on me, bring refills & such. what finnally made me "stop" going there, i was having a car show & asked the owner if he would donate $25. to help with the show expenses. he declined to do so, & after all the $100.'s-possibly $1000.'s i've spent there, he couldn't give me a little $25. for sponsering my show!! needless to say, but i will "never-ever" spend/give "him" any more of my money !!! read more

Ordered a mesquite salad and I ended up getting a very small amount for the size of the salad called back in and they insisted that they had put two pieces of chicken onto the salad which is standard. Staff is uncaring and did not want to resolve the issue other than take the word of the cook and not of the customer. Service is usually good but this time. Terrible read more

Hendrix BBQ - chicken, lettuce, and cheese in a pan - Barbeque Near Me - Salisbury, North Carolina

I am one of the biggest fans of this establishment . I used to come here at least twice a week . That was until I found out waitresses were talking crap that they didn't want to wait on us . I usually tip pretty decent for the amount of times I was there . I also am respectful of people because I myself have to deal with people everyday in the service industry . I have been serving people medically for over 40 years . I have given my life to the United States and daily I continue to be a proud Patriot . I also I'm a firm believer in my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ . So when I found out we were not wanted here by some of the waitresses I just continue to boycott it . I would really appreciate if they would get some more customer driven waitresses that are 100% customer service oriented. I think unfortunately so many of them think they're going to be busy no matter what and they may be . But if they have trouble with me I think the average consumer can expect they don't want to wait on you either . I hate this because I think the food here is above average . I like the owner he has been doing business in this area for over 50 years . I just think customer service is sinking the ship here . I think unfortunately some of the bad apples have spoiled the whole bunch . I will revisit someday even though I have no idea other than second hand gossip what their problem is with me . I think a lot of great diners and dives are having trouble getting good customer service oriented waitresses since covid-19 it seems no one wants to go back to work . I know that's even true in my service industry we are having trouble also . May God bless America during this difficult time in American history . read more

Hendrix is a must for us! We have been eating there for sometime!!! 26 years to be exact!!!! Very few ups and downs no more that any other!!! We love the owner and he will make anything wrong Right!!!!! To me no one is perfect And Hendrix on Hy 70 is The Best!!! Food is always great!!! if you like BBQ this is a must!!!!! 4 stars for Me!!!!!!!! They Rawk!!! read more

The barbecue here is typical of that served in the Salisbury area, very close to that served in Lexington, but with a sauce that is a little more Eastern style than that found down the road - it is a little more peppery, but with some tomato in it, still the result is rather mild, and tasty The pig is moist and tender, with no real sign of smoke. It comes out of the kitchen moderately chopped, and well sauced. The slaw is the red slaw typical in this area, but it is sweeter than most, and not a version I like. The hush puppies are fries are both excellent, and the hot dog is nice. All and all, this is a nice barbecue joint, with NASCAR memorabilia on the walls, friendly service, good barbecue, decent portions, and reasonable prices. There is another location for this restaurant elsewhere in Salisbury, but I've only eaten at this one. read more

The service is great, the BBQ is good minus the dip and Vinegar mixture they call sauce. All the sides taste like they were frozen (except potato salad) baked beans taste like they are poured straight from the can. Again the BBQ is very good. read more

I wasted $16.00 this morning. I ordered 2 livermush plates with eggs and grits and initially I had a problem with the grits. They were matted and old and i could hardly pick any up with the fork. I called the restaurant to let them know that i decided to bring the plates back. The manager told me that she would only replace the grits portion of the plate stating that it is company policy. Turns out the eggs were also disgusting. I will not even bother wasting my gas. Hendrix on Statesville blvd has lost my business! read more

Today ordered hamburger steak mashed potatoes and green beans. Now you think that would be something you could not mess up. The potatoes were dry , could not get any butter. The green beans had a strange taste and the hamburger steak was greasy. Someone brought our food out but never came back so could not even say anything. I would think twice about going back. read more

Great service! Unfortunately food is disgusting. $50 wasted on eggs out of a carton, burnt wings, and sweet chili cheese fries. If you're into that, go for it. Will not be back. read more

Stopped on our way home My chicken had two inch long feathers attached. I gave it to our waitress and she said she didn't want it and I said neither did I. She took it and did not return. I sought her out and asked if they were discounting my meal she said " no, they didn't pluck it" read more

Love the food! Been going here for 30 plus years. Generous portions. Breakfast is amazing but you might have to wait for a seat during peak times. read more

Fix your Google times, says you're open until 9pm but I called at 8pm and you said you're closed. The person on the other end of the phone was also very rude about it. I was looking forward to trying this, but no longer plan to visit if advertised times are inaccurate and staff are rude. read more

Hendrix has a GREAT breakfast!!! U get a plate full of food. For ex.-you order 2 eggs, they give u 4. Everytime I've eaten breakfast (& supper) it's always been good. The employees are friendly & nice & the waitresses are always checking back on you. read more

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!! You know its a bad sign when a bleach blond with a push up bra brings you a menu. And they know nothing about what kind of wood is used in cooking and... 99% of the menu is not BBQ items.I know what it is now they lure you in with the BBQ sign and serve you fried eggs!!! I guess eggs are cheaper than BBQ.. Wait this is race country I forgot Hendrix Motorsports is a race team around here. LOOK I do not care if its got DALE JR in the name (WHAT A LOSER DAD is rolling in his grave) And I do not care for rac'in THIS IS NOT BBQ NO BBQ HERE BUT,YOU MADE MY LIST read more