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    Elwood's Shack

    4.5 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ELWOOD'S SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Lowe's parking
    Dyron H.

    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.

    My husband's Sandwich which was loaded with 3 different meats
    Ivette E.

    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!

    The outside of the "shack!"
    Suzanne B.

    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.

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    George T.

    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.

    Red Headed Step Child: Brisket, Pulled Pork, Smoked Sausage topped w/ coleslaw & a dab of BBQ sauce.

    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.

    Kitchen
    Eddie R.

    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.

    Burnt ends 1/2 Meat Plate
    Charon R.

    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.

    The Cuban Sandwich my sister and mom shared it joyfully and had quite a bit left!!!!
    Janice P.

    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.

    3/4 Meat Plate - Half Rack Ribs, Chicken Wings, Pulled Pork
    Jake S.

    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

    Self serve drink station (thank goodness for unsweetened tea, for a Northerner like me)
    Viola A.

    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 :)

    Lunchtime
    Julie G.

    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

    Elwood Elwood's Melt Chicken Philly
    Harvey G.

    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.

    Kids Grilled Cheese with out of control cheese
    Momma D D.

    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!

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

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    Food was tasty and not bad prices . Service was okay as well. I think is a okay place for dinner.

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