If you ain't ate at Charlie's Barbecue... are you really a cowboy?…read more I rolled in hungry enough to rope a tornado and walked out feelin' like I just survived a holy experience in smoked meat. I ordered the three-plate feast -- ribs, chicken, and pork -- and every bite was straight-up legendary. The ribs? Fall-off-the-bone tender with that perfect smoky bark that makes a cowboy close his eyes and thank the heavens. The chicken? Juicy, smoky, cooked so right it oughta have its own fan club. The pork? Melted like warm butter on a biscuit -- pure magic. And that coleslaw? To. Die. For. Cold, crisp, tangy perfection -- the kind of slaw that makes you lean back, grin, and nod slow. But the chili... good grief. That chili was out of this world -- like they simmered it over campfire coals blessed by a thousand trail riders before me. Charlie's Barbecue ain't just a meal -- it's a dusty-boot, hat-tip, full-throttle cowboy experience. If you ain't ate here yet, Cowboy... go fix that.

This is our favorite Bbq in the area. They are a small shop at the corner of Odenville but do a…read moregreat job on Good Food!

The personality of this place speaks for itself. The selections are completely on point and the…read morestaff loves to engage and provide accurate information about each item. Take a stroll through the history of football and NASCAR. You will enjoy.

After hearing a lot of rave reviews about how good the food was I decided to give it a try. I…read moreordered my food to go. Anxious to see how good it was I opened it up in the car to try the ribs, baked beans and fries. Half way in route home I began to feel nauseous and had to throw up terribly. Needless to say I did not have a good experience and will not be returning.

This was absolutely the worst "bbq" I have ever eaten. The…read moreBBQ ribs were not bbq'd--they were also not flavorful. The sides (baked beans and collard greens) tasted like they were out of a can with no seasoning added. Wow. Just bad. I should have known to leave when there was only one table clean and no patrons in the restaurant. When I asked the young lady at the register what her favorite dish was, she stated that she doesn't eat here. That was clue #2. My mistake. Believe me, it will not happen again.

The BBQ is delicious. A little concerning due to location but don't worry. It's great!read more

I had the best ribs, collard greens and spicy baked beans on my recent dine in visit. I was…read moreassisted quickly in placing my order. The service was fast & pleasant. I sat at a booth in the bigger seating area. They also have table & outdoor seating available. This is definitely a casual environment. Rusty's has many menu items to pick from but the ribs are my favorite! I love their spicy bbq sauce so much. I highly recommend paying them a visit if you get the chance. Highlights - Easy parking drive thru is available Easy to find in Leeds, Al

We are constantly searching for a rather out-of-the-way barbecue joints that are local, small,…read moreindependent...and star-worthy...Of those aspects, Rusty's is definitely independent, small, and local. Unfortunately, food falls far short of the stars I had hoped to find here. While service was friendly and quick, the food that was delivered simply did not score well. Chicken and Brisket were our choices and they both lacked depth of flavor. Most importantly - both were quite dry. (Chicken skin was moist and crisp, but meat was not. We all know chicken dries out pretty quickly.) I was especially disappointed by the brisket. (Good brisket is one of my frequent nation-wide food quests.) The brisket shown in my photos should be moist and tender, with a slight glisten on the surface and a bit more color on the edges. But, you can see how dry my serving was - (FYI no altering of the photo on my part.) : -( Sides received mixed reviews from us. Star of the whole show were the collards - savory and served piping hot. Okra had a nice light coating and not greasy at all - but they were not very warm (temperature). Potato salad was pretty plain. Marinated coleslaw got one thumbs up and one down from us. It reminded me very much of old-fashioned vinegar chowchow minus the other veggies; biggest downside to it was the size and inconsistency of the shreds...just too clunky. Spicy jalapeño mini muffins....excellent. Plain white bread? (no butter or spread?) Wish I had ordered the baked beans (2 kinds). And a last note - sauces were thin and simply not memorable, lacking true character. Locals....please keep coming here...I'm sure there are combos we did not try that are pleasing. But as for us, we need to keep travelin' on.

My first time here and it was well worth the drive. My food was delicious, service was great! Will…read morereturn

Off the beaten path but we'll worth it. Only place in town open on Monday evening that's not fast…read morefood . Tender flavorful meat, good beans, coleslaw and potato salad. I highly recommend. Pork is their specialty.... So menu is limited no bbq chicken or beef but hamburgers, hotdogs and fried chicken fingers

Best cheeseburgers and fries around in my area IMO. Have not tried their BBQ though but I'm sure…read moreit's equally great. Service is always excellent. A+++++++!!

First time visit, I ordered the ribs and they were fantastic. Fall off the bone tender, smoke was…read moregood, sauce was very good as well. My wife ordered a salad with chicken, she advised it was fair and the chicken was bland. I will try it again soon. Restaurant was clean and the staff courteous and professional

Y'all know I'm always on the lookout for a good cheeseburger. Well, this place has them, among many…read moreother delicious things. It's located in a small strip mall so parking can be tricky but it's worth it! Lol! The dining room gives that small town feel, and I'm here for it!! You can sit, for the most part, where you want, in their small dining area or in a booth in an attached area. The service has never been bad. We've rated here a number of times with my in-loves, who live in the area, and frequently eat here. All of their food is fresh and cooked to order. I've eat several things but let's talk about the double cheeseburger and homemade fries! The burger is so big that you can't get it in your mouth! It's so juicy, too! And the fries... my gracious! So! Good! It's all responsibly priced for home cooked food. So go and give them a try!! You won't be disappointed! Oh!! They also do large orders for pick up. We've had thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday meals from here. Again, you won't be disappointed! Peace out

I've eaten a lot of different BBQ in a lot of different states, and I can say that Southland's BBQ…read moreis solid. The ribs are exceptionally good, and I've always been happy with the sides (although I'm admittedly not that adventurous and usually get the mac-and-chese and turnip greens). The people are friendly and the down-home vibes make it easy to settle in for chitchat with the locals.

My husband and I are huge fans of Lulu's! It's super convenient since it's just around the corner…read morefrom our house, so we find ourselves dining there quite frequently. Their BBQ is absolutely delicious, though I must admit, I'm a bit bummed they don't have ribs. Oh, and definitely place your orders early for the stuffed baked potatoes--they tend to sell out quick! While it's not a sit-down spot, their drive-thru more than makes up for it. Plus, there's plenty of parking, and you won't have any trouble finding the place!

Great FOOD! Friendly staff! Will eat here again. Best BBQ so far in Alabama. From Chicago.read more

I've had the 10pc wings and fries and it was fresh. It seems they cook all their orders to order…read morewhich takes a little minute or you to get your order but it is well worth a wait. The fries was seasoned very well. Definitely a hole in the wall but definitely a gem.

Although the restaurant staff was obviously in the weeds, Jazmin did everything she could to make…read moreour experience better even with the delay of food. She was excellent and very helpful and responsive to all of us - a party of 8. She is definitely an asset!

First time going here for a late lunch and it was great! I got the burger because a lot of people…read moresaid this was a safe bet you'd love it and they were so right! The burger patty itself was well seasoned. The smash burger had caramelized onions which added great flavor and small crunch! I really liked the fried pickles and dipping sauce! Salty and crunchy; just how I like it! Service was excellent and restaurant was clean with a country vibe! Show this local place some love! Excited to come back and try something else.

In Springville for Homestead Hollow.My wife asked for the 12 oz ribeye but they only had the 16.I…read morehad the fried green tomato blt.We both enjoyed it.The waitress did forget my beer.But have enjoyed our previous stop.Check out our next The Working Man Review.