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    Speedy Lohr's BBQ

    4.5 (110 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    My wife had the chopped plate with fries and slaw and they brought us extra dip.
    Michael C.

    Just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. My son and I met at Speedy Lohr's BBQ last week for lunch. He had a Brown chopped sandwich at fries.I had a Coarse brown chopped plate. It was delicious.My wife and I was in the area and I pulled in just to see if 2 visits in a row would be as good as last week. Definitely not to be confused because I was hungry last week but today I ordered another Brown Coarse chopped plate again. My sides were potato salad and slaw.. My wife got a chopped plate with fries and slaw. We both got hush puppies instead of rolls. My plate was just as good as last week's and those little round hush puppies that serve was the best part of the meal.My wife enjoyed her plate but had to put it in a box for leftovers tonight.Service was spot on.The BBQ was just amazing. Every bite chunk on my plate had just the right amount of brown and that good smoky taste. We just might have to pay them another visit. I grew up about a mile and a half from the place so it was a place we would frequently visit.

    Sliced pork, red slaw, fried Okra.
    J B.

    Amazing NC BBQ. I am very picky about my BBQ (not a verb). Speedy rocked it! I will be back! Pork BBQ insider if they have sliced or pulled pork you know they are confident in the quality of meat they cook!

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    Tracy W.

    I did not get pics since we ordered food to go, but I will say the lady who owns this restaurant is one of the friendliest people I ever met. Restaurant is a cute little diner. We were in Lexington for BBQ fest that had not BBQ (but that's for another review). This place had the highest rating so we tried it. We got chopped bbq plates with potato salad and baked beans for our sides, also 1/2 rack of ribs with same sides. The food was sooooo good and the ribs were fall off the bone tender. We wanted to try the meat skins which is a popular menu item, but only available mid week until they run out, so I will definitely go back.

    Banana Pudding
    Lisa B.

    What an absolute jewel of a find! My husband and I were in Lexington, North Carolina this last weekend, and happened upon this amazing barbecue place. When we walked in, we were greeted by the sweetest lady I've ever met. She was funny and matched my husband's silliness. She gave us great recommendations while we looked at the menu. We both got a chopped barbecue plate. We're so hungry. We forgot to take a picture before we had eaten half of it. Chopped barbecue, slaw and fries were amazing! To top everything off, we did order the banana pudding. You could definitely tell it was homemade! Probably one of the best things we had was their hush puppies. We will definitely go back and I would highly recommend this place if you're ever in town.

    Course chopped bbq
    Jim K.

    This is the real deal in Lexington Style NC BBQ. We spotted Speedy Lohr's from a distance by the smoke from their pits. Stepping out of the car, the sweet smoke was strong and brought a huge smile to my face and quickened my step. There are several outstanding bbq places in Lexington and Speedy Lohr's is definitely on the short list. This place is as a traditional bbq joint should be. Unremarkable building. Red checked tablecloths. Friendly waitresses carrying pitchers of iced tea. Ain't nothing fancy here. No craft beer. No wine list. They do offer lots of breakfast options at good prices for you early birds. Pit cooked bbq chicken is available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Ribs can be had on Friday. Non-bbq options include burgers, fried flounder, corn dogs, chicken wings, and salads. If you brought someone who can't find something to eat here, I'd just leave them at home next time.

    BBB plate with fries & fried okra.

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    The chicken was been cooked differently than before. It doesn't have that Bar-B-Q texture or flavor that it use to

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    One of my favorite BBQ places in Lexington. Good food and the portions are good too. The service is always great.

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    Good food for good price, services is always super nice and fast. Just a small bbq place.

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    Great bbq and phenomenal pups!! Service was great as were the wait staff. We'll be back!

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    Incredible food, large portions and the nicest people working there. Such a down home feel ... like you've known them all your life.

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    Great food, great service. Delicious BBQ! Would highly recommend. Fun stop on a beautiful day!

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