This used to be a great place to grab a bite but seems to have gone downhill as of late. We went…read moretoday for lunch and waited exactly an hour for 3 hamburgers and chicken fingers. The waitress was sweet but struggled as she seemed to be doing most everything. Please take cash when you go for a tip as the visa machine doesn't leave a place for a tip, which I don't quite understand in todays time. The food was good, but don't be in a hurry.

Some of the best brisket I ever had! Great milkshakes and…read moreburgers. Place was packed with people so that's always a good sign you are in a good place to eat.

Stop by, enjoy, and learn. This place is worth a visit. The owner is very welcoming and kind. The…read morefood is awesome. The ambiance is very different from your regular dining experience.

We visited the 5 & Dime for lunch on Jan 9, 2026 as part of Road Scholar's "The Civil Rights…read moreMovement - Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham" program. At first glance, it looked more like a mix of an art studio and a meeting house. On one side of the main room is the dining area complete with eclectic furniture. On the other side is a long counter table cluttered (intentionally) with paper artwork, paint bottles, boxes, a wall section of workshop tools that includes a power drill, among many other things. Surrounding the dining area are smaller tables filled with trinkets for sale akin to a souvenir shop. Food was already prepared buffet style when we arrived. The owner AC Reeves welcomed us as we took our seats. While I do not care for the cuisine, it was reasonably good and filling. I enjoyed the chicken nuggets and the dish (which I'm somewhat sure contained fish) that had bell peppers and onions. (Sadly, the dishes were not labeled so I'm going by my not-so-reliable memory.) Beverage was provided at the counter near the doorway leading to the restrooms, and manned by a waiting staff. Service was stellar. In addition to at least two helpings of food, I had a can of Coke and a bottled water. In contrast to the appearance of mess and antiquity of the dining area, the bathrooms are pristine. (Okay, the men's; I did not verify if the women's is similar.) But stalls are limited to one standing urinal and one toilet seat. I had to wait at least 5 minutes for my near 80-year-old roommate to finish his business before using the latter. Very rare does a restaurant stays true to its principles through thick and thin. In 5 & Dime, the cuisine is a means to an end, that end being social capital. As AC points out on the chalkboard, it is the sharing of experience and social fellowship (via food) in an environment of mutual respect that is the "product". I had a brief one-on-one chat with AC. She mentioned being in the Tar Heel State; I mentioned that my son will be majoring in fine arts this fall. While 5 & Dime isn't my kind of place, it succeeds in its stated objective. For those that are into this kind of dining experience, this place is for you.

I stopped here as I was traveling and just needed a quick bite to eat. I didn't think this little…read morerestaurant was going to be anything special but I was wrong. The street tacos with steak were amazing! The salsa made in house was great and delicious. All of the staff members were speedy with service and very friendly. If I am ever passing through Marion in the future, I will visit this great little restaurant!

Great food and the food comes out pretty fast after ordering it and great customer serviceread more

Likely the most active alluring hoppin' popular Mexican pad near Selma AL…read more Place came v highly recommended by multiple locals. Camarones a Diabla killed it :) Loaded w the shrimps, yellow rice, and beans. Margaritas impressive w their size. Gots all kinds.. mango, lemon, etc. They're v generous w the chips y salsa, didn't feel canned ;) The "hot" and mild mystifying el Yucateco sauce ready on demand. Waitstaff v v helpful and work efficiently well in teams. V chill space. Certainly wasn't $$$$ on pricing; Y messed up; more like $$, maybe $$$ .

It was cinco de mayo so I understand it's busy, I am not satisfied at all my order was incorrect…read moreand when I called back the manager stated she couldn't fix because I didn't check.to make sure it was correct. My argument is who ever takes the order should suggest dinner and she didn't repeat order back to me I am not satisfied period. My cinco de mayo is ruined.

From the time you step in you feel at home. Everyone acts like family and yummy aroma makes your…read morestomach growl. The service is quick although a little chaotic but adds to the family feel. Now the food wow- fried chicken and mashed potatoes were the all stars with peach cobbler next! All was good and worth a detour off the interstate! I'll say if you have germs phobia - this place isn't super clean but take a chance!

This restaurant was a little out of our way, but so worth it. The food was hot and fresh. It tasted…read moreamazing. As we entered the, a young man said it was the best soul food in the nation. We agree.

This honest roadside BBQ shack has dual smokers and a big BBQ menu. The food is delicious. The…read moreservice friendly. And the location is not far from the Edmund Pettis Bridge where the historic march from Selma to Montgomery began with Bloody Sunday. Stop here to fuel up before taking the historic trail. I had the Boston Butts which is a generous helping of tender cuts barbecued perfectly, for just $8. Locals rave about the ribs too. Great casual place with local home style cooking.

This place is the real deal: amazing barbecue and delicious side dishes. Ribs had that perfect…read moresmoky bark. The owner, Mr. Lavern Dallas (pictured here), is a friendly Selma native who opened this outdoor bbq stand 5 years ago. (Cash only.) It has limited seating at the counter -- it's worth sitting there to wind down and have a chat. This bbq joint is a couple blocks walk from the National Voting Rights Museum near the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Good food and good people.

Awesome little place with authentic architecture and super friendly service. Food was great!read more

Fresh and hot. Vegetable were perfect. The sauce was very flavorable. Great customer service.read more

I live a little out of town so I do not get to go as much as I'd like to. I have been coming here…read moreever since they opened. I think their food is very good. They have a buffet that they are constantly refreshing and it has a lot of choices to pick from. But you can also order off the menu that has a large selection to choice from. I've never got anything here that wasn't good. Normally I get the buffet but also order off menu at times. I've never had any food that tasted bad or anything like that. My favorite is the chicken on a stick, the chicken stir fry, chicken bites and the crab cooked in butter and onions. It's delicious. They have several options in noodle and rices. They also have really good egg rolls and wontons. Yummy! They are always nice and friendly and help anyway they can. I think their food prices are good. You can take food out or eat in . They are by far the best Chinese food here. They have nice booths and a few tables also . The only negative thing I could say is , it is hard sometimes to get a parking spot but that doesn't have anything to do on them. It's in a shopping center area, but it worth walking a little further every now and then. I recommend them. They just remodeled so haven't been since they opened back up but it's probably just fine. Can't wait to go back.