Great BBQ! Get there before they sell out. Very friendly service. Serving size is well worth the costs. Highly recommend

Love this place. Bbq sandwich was great. Very nice owners. We only do take out since there is no inside dining. All sides are pretty good.

Service was quick and polite, and th food was even better than I expected it. Every single thing I was shocked by how good it was and we got the SOB the brisket sandwich the Mac and cheese and banana pudding. Nice location and seating area too for being a small size location read more

Down South Barbeque - SOB sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Foley, Alabama

Came from Fairhope just to try the Jalapeño Cornbread Pulled Pork Sandwich. My wife and I split it. It was huge and it was amazing. Heard about their peach cobbler from reviews here and tried it too. Warm and wonderful. read more

Down South Barbeque - Jalapeño Cornbread Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Foley, Alabama

I think I'm more upset by the pricing rather than the food. 2 ribs that were not that big, a piece of brisket, a small portion of camp stew, and a small portion of Mac and cheese all in 1 takeout container for $24. Ouch. The BBQ was fine, I probably would have been okay with it at a lower price but at the price I paid I was expecting it to be much much better. read more

Good bbq. Large quantity and good quality. Sides are also good. Try the turkey sandwich. My favorite. read more

Outstanding brisket!!! The coleslaw, peach cobbler & Mac/cheese were all just ok. Definitely be back for more sliced brisket! read more

Ok, this gem deserves more recognition. I passed it on the highway and noticed the smoke coming from the building. I found out that it was a smokehouse and found a very interesting and southern style menu. The Hotcake sandwiches have just about everything on the menu in it, and I highly recommend stopping by to check out this place. read more

Down South Barbeque - Jalapeño Hotcake Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Foley, Alabama

Down South Barbecue is at 19891 County Rd. 10, Foley, AL, in the gravel area behind the Shell station. As of July 2022, this BBQ joint has a new owner, Golden Parachute Enterprises LLC which is a newly formed local Foley company that makes this a locally owned and operated business, and I prefer those. While it's been serving barbecue on the coast, on the way to the Alabama beaches, for many years however now there's a new sheriff in town so I thought it's about time to chime in on the unique experience. I'm not going to compare the old owners to the new so this is strictly what to expect now. I miss the cornbread sandwiches, but the cobblers are good, and the sides are good, but let's talk Q. The brisket is not bad at all, not Texas but good, but the ribs are seriously legit. I've had ribs all over the country, and dozens of spots in Memphis and as compared to Memphis ribs these are very good. They're served dry, as Memphis does, and their barbecue sauce is perfect for these ribs. Tender, not too fatty, juicy, and just the right amount of smoke. If you're looking for a darn good rib they have got them here. Located between Foley and Gulf Shores just off Hwy 59. Look for it behind the shell station at the intersection of County Rd 10 & Hwy 59. There's outside dining only with picnic tables both covered and open-air as well as covered and screened-in too. Closed Sun, Mon Tues. In the past payment was by cash & checks only but they now accept cards as well. Bottom line: Friendly windows service, reasonably priced, and smokey as Q should be. Recommended Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-6pm Saturday 10am-4pm (Seasonal hours may vary) Both their website and Facebook pages are out of date but here they are: https://m.downsouthbbq.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Down-South-BBQ/185384064809909 read more

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Quality has declined recently. Not sure why but it is not what it traditionally was. I would Hold off buying here for a while. read more

So I won 1 lb of pork for a year and today was the day we picked it up.. it was delicious ,tender ,cooked perfectly..we also got homemade mustard potato salad and homemade Cole slaw to to along with it..it was all so tasty and the people were so friendly..on our way out the owner came out to talk ,what a nice guy..I can't wait to go back and try the turkey plate ..and you can smell it a just like they advertise.. you won't be disappointed as I m sure everything there is awesome .. this is also locally owned which we try and support first before a chain .. read more

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Not many more BBQ joints further south than Down South BBQ between Foley and Gulf Shores. Down South BBQ has everything that meets the list of criteria for an one-stop-hole-in-the-wall BBQ joint. There is no dining room but there is an enclosed structure built with picnic tables underneath it. You walk-up and order at a window. The BBQ is superb and there is an unique dish you can't find anywhere else. My buddies and I came down to Foley to play disc golf and eat BBQ. After some research and viewing an unique entree, Down South was the winner. The unique entree I am talking about is the Cornbread Pork Sandwich. The sandwich is made with cornbread that looks like a pancake. You can choose regular or jalepeno cornbread. The sandwich comes with pulled pork, slaw, and tangy BBQ sauce on it. This sandwich is an epic, brilliant, masterpiece! It was worth more than the $9 I spent. As much as I love BBQ and I never know if I will have a chance to return since I live on the other side of Alabama, I had to have the rib plate too! The ribs were pretty good but a little tougher than my liking. The sandwich was soooo much better! There are several sides to choose from but I went with the horseradish potato salad and beans. The horseradish potato salad is made with red potatoes and you guessed it, creamy horseradish. I had never had another potato salad like it and I liked it more than the beans. The beans were ok but made with pork. Other sides include mustard potato salad, mac and cheese, and slaw. All sides are homemade. There are 5 sauces: tangy, sweet, hot, white Alabama sauce, and horsey sauce. This is not Arby's by the way. The tangy, sweet, and hot are all a tomato-vinegar base sauce. The one I enjoyed the most though was the white Alabama sauce. Their white Alabama sauce is made with horseradish. It is definitely an unique BBQ sauce. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet! Down South is a legit BBQ place. If you ever go here once, the cornbread pork sandwich is the must-have order. read more

Down South Barbeque - Jalapeño Cornbread Pulled Pork Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Foley, Alabama

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Solid good pork barbecue, and if you order the jalapeño cornbread sandwich, understand that it requires a fork. Huge! Tasty mustard potato salad too. read more

This is he best BBQ we've ever had. I promise you there isn't a better Bama style BBQ joint in state. Brisket, pork everything. Love the cornbread cakes and the way they take care of the pit. read more

Loved this place. When I found it on Google Maps, the maps said that it was "busier than usual". Apparently the algorithm was not working as when we drove up the place looked closed. It is literally a hole in the wall location, but decided to go up to the window and order. It was the smart move. There was a rare lull in business and so our food came out super fast. The food was so good. The best barbeque I have eaten in a long time. I LOVED the brisket. So good. The corn bread pancake that was used as the top and bottom of the sandwich was so good as well. Also the potato salad had horse radish in it. So unique and so good. As a special bonus, we had a local that ended up sitting next to us and talked our ears off about the many virtues of Gulf Shores. He was great and led us to many cool places there. I can't guarantee if you go to Down South that he will be there for you, but you can hope. As we left, the place was packed. We couldn't have timed it better. Go us! Go Down South Barbeque. Can't wait to get back to you. read more

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Decided to give the brisket a try since I did not want to drive to Buccee's. I was very disappointed in the fact my sliced brisket came out of the refrigerator cold and was not fresh. For $33 per pound the brisket should be hot, excess fat cut off, and fresh. May have been a bad day but next time it's tried and true Buccee's. read more

Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable. Food was amazing and you got a ton of food. There is no bathroom, but there is a gas station at the corner with clean bathrooms. read more

We've had brisket in multiple cities and towns. But this without a doubt the best brisket & pulled pork we've ever eaten. The sides are in a league of their own. Can't wait to drive back over for lunch No credit or debit cards accepted. Cash or checks. Only carry out. We ate in the car. Yum This hidden jewel is a must to try!!! read more

Down South Barbeque - Pulled pork on jalapeño corn cake! - Barbeque Near Me - Foley, Alabama

Don't believe the hype!!! Once you arrive you DO NOT smell anything smoking-cooking. They obviously boil the ribs and chicken for some time and then put on a grill to give it a bbq flavor. The horseradish potato salad is horrific!!! Don't waste your time!! Trust me! read more

Good barbecue and friendly service. Brisket is fatty if you ask for it. Pulled pork is tender and moist.

First time to stop here and so happy I did! I called ahead and ordered (like 5-7 minutes before I arrived) and when I got to the window my order was ready. We ordered pork sandwiches and they were delicious! We sat in the parking lot and ate (I had my mom with me) and one of the workers saw us and came out and offered us paper towels. Great food and great service! read more

The meats were cooked to succulent perfection. Great smoky flavor that wasn't overshadowed by unnecessary seasoning. Cooked combination of cabbage and greens, green beans, and homemade cole slaw were delicious as well. Will eat there every time we go to Foley. read more

The food was ok. Certainly there is better B B Que around. Biggest issue is price. very expensive for the quality of food. Not a good dine in place It a to go joint. read more

Ribs were excellent! Was looking for a local spot next to my grandmothers and it didn't disappoint. read more

Incredible food. We took the advice of the people standing in line and had the stuffed sausage and a cornbread sandwich. This is not like anything I was expecting & it was GREAT read more

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I ended up down this way out of pure accident. But I was craving banana pudding and the reviews were high. I had the required cash on hand and they were less than five minutes away. But in addition to the banana pudding, I also ended up "needing" to get one of their pork sandwiches (served on a jalapeño cornbread pancake-style bun) and the BBQ beans and -- oh, my good god. I'll never forget this romance, guys. The service was friendly, the prices were right, the food (including the pudding and sweet tea) was SPECTACULAR. And the whole time you wait, your appetite is stoked by the smell of pecan coals. Just go. Go now if you can. If you can't go now, it's worth a special trip. //WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW// -call ahead for large orders -bring cash -there is an outdoor (tented) seating area, but no dining room -skipping the pork sammich is silly -I have never loved white bbq and adored this version. But their red is really good, too! Not too sweet or acidic. -just go read more

Just a small walk up to the window BBQ restaurant, but the most delicious pulled pork. Their most popular sandwich is the SOB- slaw, onion and beef (pork). There is a screen room to eat your meal at picnic tables. Don't miss this small restaurant for a meal here or take it "to go"! read more

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Best barbecue in Lower Alabama. Quality and portion great. Our bbq place for all their items. Love their backed beans.

Outstanding BBQ the best in Foley area plus the peach cobbler is fantastic as well as their ribs. Just great food all the way around. As a local we approve and highly recommend just be sure to bring cash. read more

Exceptional food and service!!! Nobody has better BBQ and sides than Down South! Love that it's locally owned and operated.

All I can say is this place is DELICIOUS!!! I'm extremely picky about my bbq after living in Texas the past 12 years and I am very excited for the next time we are in Foley. read more

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On vacation with the family and decided we wanted some authentic Alabama barbecue. Down South Barbeque did not disappoint. If you want real good barbecue, then this is the place. I am always looking for local gems. This is it. We had the ribs platter and the pulled pork sandwiches. Got coleslaw, baked beans, and mustard potato salad with sweet teas. So good! So flavorful! And good portions. The service was friendly and fast. There is some outdoor patio seating with picnic tables in a screened in porch. Perfect. I am all for low-frills. So, be ready for plastic forks and paper towels. And remember--doesn't matter what the food is packaged in when the food is that good. We will have to get some bread pudding as the young man at the window informed us it is delicious and made by his grandmother. Just remember to bring cash (no debit or credit cards). Definitely a bang for your buck barbecue!! Thank you Down South Barbeque for a memorable meal! read more

Down South Barbeque - Delicious barbecue! - Barbeque Near Me - Foley, Alabama

Some of the best BBQ in town! The pulled pork sandwich is the best! Originally from NE Mississippi and take our BBQ serious, since we're close to Memphis....It rocks! read more

Very good ribs. I will go back again! Best BBQ in Baldwim County. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx read more

the cornbread bar b que sandwich is off the chart. you can have jalapenas cooked in to the cornbread on top. so neat. the meat is great you can taste the pecan smoke in the meat not just the sauce. the sauce is great also. NOT FANCY but my kind of place. Met the chief smoker(Limas). quite the character and knows barbecue. if you like barbecue you gotta try it!!!!!! read more

Don't let the building fool you, this place is Exactly what you want from a bbq joint. Get the Jalapeño cornbread sandwich and don't look back. The service was amazing and you can tell the people behind the counter know what they have is worth eating. We ate out back and threw the baseball while we waited for the food. The owner even came out and threw with my boys. We will definitely be back. Maybe even tomorrow...... read more

I was a little bummed when he told me they didn't take debit cards. He told me after I ordered. I had my checkbook so I wrote a check. The Barbecue chicken was good. The camp stew was more like vegetable soup. The coleslaw wasn't good. When I eat out I want it to be better than my cooking. It wasn't. Good but not better then mine. read more

I love this place! It has the best BBQ, Potato salad, Baked beans & Banana Pudding, Ever!! read more

Best BBQ in the south!! No doubt about it you'll be going back every chance you get! Large pork, jalapeño bread, with a cobbler of your choice. Delicious!! read more

The absolute BEST BBQ in Baldwin County. Expect to wait in a small line at whatever time you visit because people love this wonderful and friendly little gem. Try their BBQ Baked Potato and Bread Pudding. Their BBQ can be served with slaw or without, depending on your preferences. Also, they don't take Debit cards so keep that in mind! Yum! Makes my mouth water to think about their food! read more