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    Mac's Speed Shop

    3.6 (295 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    MAC'S SPEED SHOP ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Savanna C.

    My parents are bikers so I love the motorcycle parking spots, lots of TVs, pool, darts, and a cute bar. Our food was seriously so so amazing. We had the fried egg rolls, brisket, and a burger. Their mocktails are tasty too. Only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because our waitress wasn't the friendliest. We were the only table in her section and she took awhile to take any of our orders or check back for the bill. The hostess was super sweet, and I love how spacious the place is. I highly highly recommend their Mac n cheese.

    Bacon Jam Bison Burger
    Sharon D.

    We could smell the bbq in the parking lot, which whetted our appetites. The decor is cool and casual and we were seated quickly. I read other reviews, so wasn't disappointed when our waitress didn't extend pleasantries. No matter, we were there for the grub. Pros: fast service, hot food, extensive menu, and great food. Cons: sticky table and menu, burnt ends were too fatty

    $1.50 unlimited hush puppies
    Kayla J.

    The dining room was really cool and the food was even better. We got the down south egg rolls, hush puppies, brisket dip sandwich, and a pulled pork platter (which came with toast, pickles, and 2 sides!). Absolutely recommend

    Mac bowl (Top)  Ribs + Sides (Bottom)
    Travis L.

    The food was amazing! We came here last night after a pretty unsuccessful fishing trip, the drive was about an hour away, but I was craving bbq, and thankfully I stuck with it! We had the half rack ribs (side of mac and cheese & Sweet fries) and the mac bowl. When they came to the table, my first thoughts was immediately; "Dang! These ribs look better than anything I've had yet!" And I was right! The tenderness and bbq flavor was the ribs were amazing! The mac and cheese and sweet fries were also really good as well! The Mac bowl was amazingly done as well, the protein was crispy and had AMAZING seasoning, my friend and I both agreed that we'd bring our group of friends back here one day. Our waitress, Samantha was really nice, she was quick to take our order, and checked on us twice if we needed anything else. We will for sure be coming back for more!!

    Beef Rib, Sweet Potato Fries Side, BBQ Beans Side, Hushpuppies

    Macs Speed Shop in Cornelius is by far the best restaurant along I-77, I make sure to stop in whenever I get a chance. If you're looking for BBQ, wings, burgers, or beer this is THE place to go. My server, Samantha, was attentive and welcoming. Her enthusiastic banter truly made the dining experience one I'm excited to come back to. I can't forget to mention that the GM, Mr. Bam, would check in with the tables to make sure everything was in order. Personally, I absolutely love a manager that takes the extra step and ensures the guests have everything they need. There's arcade games, pool tables, dart boards, connect 4 for the kids, and TVs for all the football you could want. There's outside seating, fire pits, and plenty of parking. Samantha told me about how I could help the community by simply ordering hushpuppies. Apparently all proceeds go to local youth organizations. So of course I started with the hushpuppies, amazing. Then I had the beef rib with BBQ beans and sweet potato fries. I would say my mouth dropped at the size of this bad mamma jamma but the first bite is what really did it for me. Tender, juicy, effortlessly falls off the bone, and the right amount of crispness. I try to get a different side every time I go but I can't get away from the sweet potato fries!!! Macs Speed Shop in Cornelius, I will be back!

    BBQ Brisket Sandwich and Tots.
    Stephanie B.

    Came by here one late afternoon while visiting NC. I was excited to try it since I have seen this place featured on TV shows as amazing BBQ. The place was pretty empty other than a handful of people at the bar and yet the hostess was rude about us being a larger party (10) which I was confused about since again, the place was dead. They told us that we could either sit outside in the heat at combines tables or sit inside at separate tables. We decided on separate inside tables just to then be told they would not even be next to each other which was baffling since there were plenty of tables available. They told us we could sit on the high top tables in the bar area which were at least next to each other and that is what we ended up doing even though we had young children and a disabled person in our party. Going back and forth with the hostess with seating alone took about 15 minutes which was frustrating and it must have just been her opinion and not something she discussed with management or the servers because after we decided on the high top tables, her and the server pushed the tables together which she said was not an option in the first place. After we got seated we decided on some appetizers and drinks. The bar area was fun with decor and they had many screens to watch the football games on. My favorite team was not on any of them but the bar tender and a man at the bar saw me watching on my phone and they turned one of the screens on to that game which I thought was very nice of them. I tried the fried pickles and they were pretty good. Nothing super special but they were tasty. I ordered the BBQ brisket sandwich and was very disappointed. It was a very small portion of meat for the price (I honestly thought maybe it was a kids meal on accident) and it came on a hamburger bun and was already completely soggy to the point of being mush by the time it got to me. There was no way I could eat it like a sandwich so had to use a fork. The texture was so bad I just avoided the bottom bun at all costs. I tried the sauces on the table and they were all very watery so it made sense that the bun could not handle it but guessing if they toast the buns or use a different bread, that issue could be solved. I opted to avoid using more sauce since it was not my favorite. The meat was dry and overcooked and was a lot of fat considering BBQ chopped brisket usually is a leaner dish. The server acted annoyed the whole time we were there. My daughters order was wrong and she acted like we ordered it wrong. My daughter is on the spectrum and will not eat mac and cheese so I have never nor would ever order her that over tots or fries so I guarantee I was not the one in the wrong. I even offered to just order a side of tots and pay for them to just solve the issue but the server just did not say a word and turned around so we were unsure if we would get them or not (we did). Ultimately the food was edible but it is not somewhere I would go again.

    Beer beer and more beer

    Excellent food and a fantastic selection of beer on tap I count 50 different handles best part they are walking or even crawling distance to a comfort inn right next door

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    I love this place especially their signature causes. The staff is incredibly friendly. Please stop in and give them a visit.

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    Thanks, Gary! We're happy to hear we impress you. Come back soon!

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    Food is amazing! Nachos are a must try! Service was great as well. Located right off off 77 very easy to get to.

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    great service and food , neat local spot . Everyone was really nice . Pet friendly on the patio .

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    Great food, cold beer, and great service and very friendly staff. Brisket Philly wrap and Mac and cheese was great.

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