For a native Californian, I am in loooooove with BBQ, especially the vinegar based sauces of North Carolina. Found these guys sandwiched near an "alley" next to the huge BofA building when I was doing conference advance work earlier this month. Some of the friendliest service I've had in my life came out of this food truck! The people behind the counter were very informative, quick and super nice!
FOOD
Daily menu right here:http://www.redsbarbeque.com/daily.htm
Got the combo plate for $10.50 + the sweet tea. This came with two meats (I opted out of the chicken), baked beans and slaw. The ribs were fall off the bone amazing and didn't need any sauce at all. Their pork was solid, but a little on the sweet side for me and perhaps a little too chopped. However, there was easily over a pound of pork, and they gave you two buns to eat it with. Sweet tea wasn't too sweet, but definitely helped on a sunny day in Charlotte. The slaw was very basic and not too acidic and the baked beans were okay. It's a ton of food and probably should have been shared by two people!
Will definitely have to try their chicken and brunswick stew if I'm ever back in town.
SAUCES
Red's sell their sauces too (up to a gallon!) They have four sauces, of which my favorite was the Habanero (balanced out the sweetness of the pork), and the Texas hot (vinegar!) They also have a sweet sauce and a mustard sauce, but those were less my style. The lady behind the counter was nice enough to let me try all four since this was my first time at Red's.
LOCATIONS
Wednesday - Tryon St / Charlotte, NC (Beside Bank of America Building)
Thursday - Big Lots Parking Lot / Lancaster, SC
Friday - Tryon St / Charlotte, NC (Beside Bank of America Building)
Saturday - 5721 Carmel Rd / Charlotte, NC - Blanchard's
Deliveries available for small groups
4.5 stars