Payne's Bar-B-Q - Memphis

A very mom-and-pop type bbq shop in a very lowkey environment. From the outside, it may look sketchy, but they KNOW Memphis BBQ! I grew up in Memphis and hadn't... read more A very mom-and-pop type bbq shop in a very lowkey environment. From the outside, it may look sketchy, but they KNOW Memphis BBQ! I grew up in Memphis and hadn't heard of Payne's. But it came up on a google search as one of the top BBQ places in Memphis, so as soon as I landed, my brother and I went here for lunch!We shared the rib plate (comes with 6 ribs, cole slaw, beans, and bread). It came out to be about $18 with bottled water. Not bad at all! We got mild sauce (can also choose medium or spicy). The sauce is sweet but still had a bit of spicy, but next time I'd go for the medium spicy level. The cole slaw was very vinegary, which pairs well with the sweet BBQ sauce. The beans had pieces of brisket in it, which added more flavor and depth.This is a no-frills local BBQ joint; I recommend stopping by for some bites if you're a Memphis BBQ fan!

No frills, great bar b que place. Look for the handwritten signs on the wall to see what the special is and get that. Note that the potato salad is very good bu... read more No frills, great bar b que place. Look for the handwritten signs on the wall to see what the special is and get that. Note that the potato salad is very good but heavy on the mustard and the meat leans towards more vinegar. Don’t be turned off by the lack of decor; the food is worth it. Get there early because they do sell out.

I've eaten grill in the United States, and without a doubt this is something of the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, just the right hint of smoke, and the... read more I've eaten grill in the United States, and without a doubt this is something of the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, just the right hint of smoke, and the sauce was delicious. I had ribs and pulled pig and was very happy. The baked beans and in-law were also embarrassing. Go if you're in Memphis!

I remember eating at Paynes around 2015 as I drove through Memphis. It still makes my mouth water. read more I remember eating at Paynes around 2015 as I drove through Memphis. It still makes my mouth water.

This is in my top 3 favorite restaurants to eat at, ever. Nicest people, best fried bologna, best BBQ in Memphis and the very best slaw, second only to my grand... read more This is in my top 3 favorite restaurants to eat at, ever. Nicest people, best fried bologna, best BBQ in Memphis and the very best slaw, second only to my grandmother's.