I'm not a fan of barbecue. I never have been. Perhaps it's because I've never tasted authentic barbecue cookin'. So when friends ranted and raved about how good Memphis Best BBQ was, I was not the least bit interested in trying it out.
Well, their obsession with "Memphis Barbecue" (as they tenderly refer to it) ignited my curiosity, so I decided to give it a try.
Parking is not that great, but as you enter the tiny restaurant it's literally like stepping through a portal into Memphis, Tennessee. The walls are decorated with jazz paintings and other things that I can't remember; it made me feel relaxed as though I were at a jazz club sans a live band.
A friend recommended I call in the order so it'd be ready upon my arrival, so I did. I ordered a "6 Pack" of chopped beef with a side of beans. I also ordered a side of their spicy barbecue sauce. The order was ready right as I walked in and I was able to pay without any hassle.
The food was freakin' awesome!! The spicy barbecue made it even better. The beans were very tasty as well. I was very pleased. Now I'm the one rantin' and ravin' about the place!
My only complaint is that my house is far from their location, and I'm unable to eat there more often.
I don't care if the parking is awkward or if I have to wait more than I'd like to get the food; my concern is with the cleanliness of the restaurant and taste of the food. And both those two concerns of mine were met with superior satisfaction. Plus, the owner is extremely friendly!
If you don't mind driving all the way to Buckeye, do it for Memphis Best BBQ. You will not be disappointed. :-)