Amazing food, the whole menu. It's always on point. Omar is the ultimate host for this charming hole-in-the-wall spot. He is such a nice man, hilarious, and knows the menu forwards and backwards. The barbecue is elite, the pizza is excellent, the hot dogs are the best in town, the sandwiches from the burgers to the French dip are top notch, just an amazing place. Did I mention the brisket quesadilla and the fish tacos? Please do yourself a favor and go visit this place. read more

Elwood's Shack - Fish tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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

Don't judge a book by its cover they say and this is one of those places. The food was amazing and the service was great. read more

Elwood's Shack - Red Headed Step Child and Pulled Pork plate - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The food was SO good! We both got the Red Headed Step Child with a side of their BBQ beans, and it was a good amount of food. Would definitely go again when we travel through town! read more

Elwood's Shack - Red Headed Step Child - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I was in from out-of-town and found this place. Those ribs are special. I mean, special. Can't even pick them up as the bone falls right out. I wish I could try everything on the menu. Service was great. I can't wait to go back. read more

Elwood's Shack is a very descriptive name for this business. It is literally a shack that sits on the side of a Lowe's. The staff here were extremely friendly and outgoing and added to my overall experience. Inside, the building is still rather humble, but very cool in a funky kind of trashy-chic kind of way. I went with their pork plate. The pork was very good and I applaud their barbecue sauce. It was very good. Their sides of beans and coleslaw were also good. I was also tempted to try one of their hot dogs, so maybe next time (and there will definitely be a next time). These hole-in-the-wall type places are often better than tourist type places. This is a place where the locals go to and once you try the food here at Elwood's Shack, you will see why the locals choose to dine here than those big name Memphis, Tennessee tourist-trap type restaurants. I would definitely recommend Elwood's Shack and I will give it five stars overall. read more

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Did I just have the best, most tender and flavorful brisket I've ever had?! Why yes, yes I did. The brisket taco was fresh and delicious, as was the brisket and chicken plate. The chicken is a close second to the brisket- excellent flavor. Friendly service with a smile to boot. I will remember this brisket, and I will long for more until I can make it to Elwood's again! Yum! read more

So good! Local gem with a very fun menu. Brisket taco was so good and others loved the brisket sliders, fish taco, and red headed step sandwich. The owner is great and very friendly. Highly recommend for a casual spot with great food. read more

We were only driving thru Memphis and looked for a good BBQ joint. Of course I rely heavily on my fellow Yelpers for experiences. We couldn't pass this up, even though it's off the beaten path and we were driving a big U-Haul truck. You can easily drive by it because it's tucked behind a business on Summer. There's also very little parking. Just park and follow your nose to the smell of great BBQ. Don't let the outside fool ya! Once you step foot inside, it transforms into a quaint restaurant with incredible aroma and very homey! It took a few minutes to peruse the menu; especially since we had one shot at trying to pick the best choice. They were very helpful and I asked if I could just get a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw on it. It wasn't in the menu but they made it happen. Not a long wait but the tables filled up fast. We got our food and oh boy!!!! It was even better than it looked. I'm drooling just thinking about the savory flavors. One of the best bbq sandwiches I've had in a long time. Everything was absolutely perfect This place deserves a 6th read more

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I got a meatball sub and it was incredible. A ton of food! Very cool atmosphere and we sat outside. The line was long but got our food in a decent time. I enjoyed it! read more

Amazing place and I love the way they feed the officers in spite of the pandering fools that were upset.. Great food great people. Highly recommended. read more

Im from Houston TX and there's nothing that really beats good old Texas BBQ. I googled brunch places around me and this was one of the places that popped up. I'm so glad I went here. Memphis BBQ can definitely compete with Texas BBQ! The girl at the front counter was super welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable about all the menu items we had questions about. I ended up going with what she described and it was amazing! The portions were hearty and plentiful. The flavors were amazing. I loved the potato salad. The food was great and service and friendliness were top notch. Whenever I'm in Memphis again I will for sure stop by this place again! An even plus plus is this place is super dog friendly! I walked in with my service dog and no one had a problem with her even though we sat outside with the other dogs. Highly recommend to anyone even to people without dogs! read more

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Although it's really a shack and the ambience is minimal, the food was fantastic. I would totally recommend going to Elwood's for your barbecue when in Memphis Tennessee. read more

Elwood's Shack - This is barbecued sliders, spicy pulled pork, barbecued, pulled, pork, and brisket, with coleslaw and onions. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

The sausage biscuit was 8/10! Great flavor on the sausage. Biscuit was moist. The smoked chicken was tough, and the beans were too sweet. The brisket was dry, but the flavor was very good. Cole slaw was standard, and the texas toast had a nice seasoning on it. read more

We had their platter that had a little bit of everything. I personally am not a fan of BBQ but my husband and dog are, and Elwood's were their request. I actually loved it all. I've tried BBQ in Texas and Louisiana, this place was de-li-cious. Very worth it read more

Elwood's Shack - Do you wanna know what's good to eat? EVERYTHING. - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

great food especially the brisket burrito and breakfast burrito. Huge! and filling. You could split it with someone.

I LOVE recommending the shack in the Lowe's parking lot. It's small but mighty. There will probably be a line. It won't be the most beautiful restaurant you've ever walked into, but they'll be fast, and the food will be consistent. It's cozy and everything you'd want from a hole in the wall. Yes, the BBQ is great. But I come here for the trout taco. I ordered my fiancé a taco and he was puzzled as to why we just ordered one, but didn't say anything. He knows to trust me. The taco is big and can feed one person. That being said, I could eat five of these for being so delicious. The brisket taco is just as good, the trout one makes me feel "healthy." Basically it's a taco wrapped in a quesadilla with a tangy sauce and some vegetables. It's just 10/10 every time. They cook that thing PERFECTLY. Just go!!!! read more

Elwood's Shack - Brisket nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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This restaurant is true to its name and is a little shack, but it has some amazing food. It is kind of difficult to find, as it is located behind a laundromat. You have to drive back there to get to it. They have some parking spots available in the back or you could probably park in the adjoining grocery store's parking lot too. This restaurant has armed security on site, which seems to be a common theme in Memphis. They have a little patio out front and a small dining area to eat at. The staff there was friendly. They have a menu full of subs, salads, burgers and barbecue. I ended up ordering the Philly Cheese Brisket on a hoagie bun with a side of potato salad. It took about 12 minutes for me to get my food and it was fresh, hot and delicious. The potato salad was good. The hoagie was very unique and flavorful. I will admit, this place seems to have some issues that warrant an armed security guard. When I first arrived there, the security guard was getting cursed out by a homeless man that he was chasing off of the patio. While I was eating, a strange man came in with a gun visibly sticking out of his pocket and had a weird interaction with the owner before just leaving. Those issues are no reflection on the restaurant and the fact that they hired a security guard shows that they care for their customers safety. This place has some good food and appears to be a Memphis staple. I recommend checking this place out. read more

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Medium rare NY roast beef was more like a well done roast beef. Not exactly over stuffed or tasty. Also ordered the Chili, but was via uber. They should put the sour cream on the side, till ready to eat. Some sandwiches here are great, others need removed. read more

Elwood's Shack - Medium rare Roast Beef - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Unbelievable bbq shack... came here on a road trip on a Thursday, and had to stop by again on Sunday when headed back through town. Food's amazing, and great vibes read more

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My wife was passing through and I asked her to pick up some Memphis BBQ. Being from Texas, I was wanting to try some good ole Memphis BBQ. It was a to go order. So inside it may be better. Maybe they had an off day or something. Your experience may be better, but below is my opinion. The Brisket (ordered one pound). It was the trimmings left over. It was not chopped or sliced. I could tell it was trimmings as there were large pieces of fat, chunks of some meat and pieces that were tough as jerky. And topped off with pickles and onions. The Burnt Ends: I maybe had 3 actual pieces that had meat on them. They were actually burnt fat. Covered with some sauce, onions and jalapenos. The Ribs: The only "partially" edible thing I got. Got a half a rack. Part of them tasted freezer burnt. If it weren't for the sauce, they would not have had any flavor. The Baked Beans: Van de Camps The BBQ Sauce: Kraft from Ben E. Keith or Sysco I've eaten and BBQ places all over the Nation and know a little bit about BBQ. read more

Local dive diner, mostly DoorDash business. They have breakfast, lunch dinner and weekend brunch. We went for brunch. It was all fine except fried eggs which were so hard as to be rubbery and inedible. Clientele friendly and helped out the overworked single employee working register, takeout and dine in orders. Pretty much self service on everything except they do bring food to the table. read more

Elwood Shack is a great place to eat. The food is delicious and the service is very good. We really enjoy the chicken tacos. The surroundings are usually nice and not loud. read more

We had a delicious meal there the brisket was on point!! My husband the ribs and they fell off fell off the bone as they should with perfect flavor! The service was great! We didn't have to wait for a table and the waitress was very nice! It was very laid back casual atmosphere. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend this little hidden gem! read more

Good food. Service is good. Not much on ambiance but other things make up for it. Parking can be a little difficult but again it's worth it.

Very good food. Small place. But good food . The burnt ends were great . The brisket wasn't the best. And the bbq sauce is different but not bad. read more

(I like this place enough that I've left a duplicate review on both TripAdvisor and Google) Living in Dallas, Texas means there is no shortage of places to indulge my love of bbq. For a while I owned a smoker and used it enough to have a healthy respect for the Heaven-sent human beings who master the genre. I was on a road trip back from delivering my only child to New York City for his first year at NYU, and was feeling pretty down. He and I are close. My darling wife, in attempting to cheer me up, sent the text equivalent of a permission slip to take myself out for bbq. Mission accomplished! Elwood's is a gem. Yes, it's a shack. Barbecue should be served in a shack, with orders placed at the counter. That's how it works. If you go to a faux-country, big-box barbecue place in a high rent district, expect it to be well-marketed and disappointing- unless you've never had bbq before. Big box places make their money by marketing to bbq newcomers. Elwood's Shack delivers barbecue that is the equal of any I've ever had. I chose sliced brisket and ribs. Both were superior. The brisket had a nice crust and a solid smoke flavor, and the ribs were easily separable without being mushy. The sides- I had potato salad and coleslaw-were also a notch or two above standard fare. I had the sauce on the side. It leaned toward a bit heavily on vinegar, which isn't my favorite, but that's a personal preference. My son would have loved it without reservation. Support this place. Barbecue isn't cheap. Huge amounts of time go into slow-smoking meat. It's a labor-intensive, highly skilled process that takes years to learn. Get a permission slip and take yourself over to the Shack for some excellent barbecue! read more

I was only in Memphis for the afternoon but wanted to try some "Memphis BBQ" like everyone talks about. This spot was great and the sandwich is something I'll be craving again. Customer service was super informative and friendly. If I'm ever in the area again I'll be back! read more

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Been to quite a few barbecue places in Memphis. For Memphis style you won't do better than Elwood's. Great service. Hole in the wall feel. Don't miss it! read more

Elwood's Shack - Red Headed Step Child - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This little hidden jewel is everything. I saw a line of cars and people outside eating literally in the same parking lot of Lowes on Perkins and Sam Cooper. Y'all I went in this little house shack and the smell alone had me drooling. I was overwhelmed by the food people were already partaking in. I rushed to the counter and looked over the menu and got too excited and ordered like 5 things. The lady at the register was soooo nice and encouraged this gluttony spirit I had on me. I'm glad she did. I ordered the bologna sandwich, brisket nachos, brisket taco, hamburger. Listen and their sweet tea may be the best I've ever had. I have to go back because there are soooo many other things I want to try. This is a MUST visit to out on your bucket list. read more

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This feels like a true local hole in the wall. Small restaurant tucked around the corner from the Lowe's parking lot. Watch out for the parking security guard; we parallel parked along the side, not sure if they get mad if you park in the main Lowe's parking lot. They have a few tables out front but there's not much seating. We ordered the Steelhead Trout Taco and the Debris Po Boy. The taco is priced a bit steep, $9 for a single taco. It's really tasty though and it's a loaded taco. It was my first time having steelhead trout, it's similar to salmon. The Debris Po Boy sandwich was good, a good amount of meat and a big portion. Good for sharing. We enjoyed the taco best but overall enjoyed the grub. read more

Elwood's Shack - Trout Taco - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Stopped here on a long drive from Nashville to Dallas. Approaching the restaurant we almost thought we were in the wrong place as it's literally a small shed looking structure that is very much befitting its name. The unpaved lot and beat up cars did not stop us and we ventured in to be met with super friendly service and even more delicious barbecue. I would highly recommend getting the Memphis dry rub ribs with a side of the sauce because the dry rub was so tasty and different than what you may get at corporatized bbq joints or in Texas. read more

This place never disappoints and I love that. Its food is fun and great. People are amazing.

This is a super unique barbecue spot that also serves sandwiches, pizza, and some Mexican-inspired dishes. I like it because it's one of the few barbecue restaurants that is open on a Sunday. The location by Lowe's often has live music as well. Just know that if you go in the summertime, indoor seating will be limited and you will be sitting outside in the heat! read more

Elwood's Shack - Bbq sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

I got the philly brisket wrap First time coming here an it was so much to choose from but I was recommended a few things Now I'll say I enjoyed the wrap the flavor an the juiciness of it. I wish the brisket was sliced more thinner because it was chunks when I would take a bite. Now the potato salad a 9/10 or even say close to better then my mom. So hopefully she doesn't read this but I definitely enjoyed the potato salad the most I'll be back to try more of this very large menu. read more

Elwood's Shack - Philly brisket wrap - Barbeque Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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I don't know why it took me so long to visit this place!! We decided to visit Elwood Shack on a sunny afternoon. When we arrived, all of the picnic tables outside were available. The gentleman at the counter welcomed us and was excited when he learned that it was our first time visiting the restaurant. He was very thorough and incredibly patient! He took the time to explain all of the highlights from their menu. I decided to go with the Philly Cheese Brisket Wrap and my husband chose the Red Headed Step Child since he was told it was a large portion. Our eyes rolled towards the back of our heads when we both took our first bite. It was soooo good!!!!! We tried our best to make the meal last for as long as possible! I also got a small cup of potato salad on the side as well which was also pretty good. That was one enjoyable meal! The only thing missing that would have made our visit complete would have been fries, but that wasn't enough to make or break our visit. Overall, we were totally satisfied! As a matter of fact, we loved the food so much that we came back the very next day for lunch! Highly recommend! I'm sure we will be going back this weekend to check out their breakfast! read more

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Last night, my husband and I ordered dinner @Elwoods Shack. Absolutely delicious, I ordered the chili and my husband ordered a salad with salmon. I will give Elwood's Shack 5 stars. The best and they support our troops here in Memphis. Kudos to Elwood's Shack, the best food ever. read more

Good barbecue place and it's also convenient to my home. The food there is. If you're a er down summer Ave you should stop

Elwood's Shack isn't a lot to look at on the outside. Or the inside, for that matter. There are only a few tables to sit at, and the decor is fairly sparse. The restaurant is hidden behind a minor shopping center too, and the parking lot is kind of small. But this place is 100% worth stopping for if you want Memphis BBQ, and let me explain why. I ordered the Elwood's BBQ Burrito with pork. And the size of the burrito by itself will fill anyone who has an appetite. The burrito is mostly pork too- check my photo if you don't believe me. Even though I went before 10 AM (and only the breakfast and brunch menus were available), the BBQ pork inside the burrito itself was delicious and well made and was made to high Memphis BBQ standards. The other ingredients were fresh too. The fried eggs, jalapeños, potatoes, cheese, and such added a nice flavor- but the absolute real star was the pork. I was given two BBQ sauce containers, and it had that tomatoey, thin Memphis BBQ sauce flavor that you expect. The staff was super friendly too, and they joked and chatted with the regulars who were there- first time in a long time that I have heard a staff member say 'Tell your momma hi for me!'. Super friendly and they wanted to make sure that I got what I wanted to eat. This was an amazing breakfast burrito, and I heartily recommend that anyone who stops in tries it out! read more

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The nachos were very good. Needs a little bit more cleaning in the place, but they have been busy since walked in, so must not have had a lot of time. The guy behind the counter was fun and very enthusiastic about the food and what to order. All the people that came in acted like they were regulars. read more