Mac's Speed Shop Review (Charlotte, NC 28203) »
There are plenty of places where you can go to eat barbecue, but I have to say that I'm not sure that you'll be able to find as many where you can eat quite as many varieties of barbecue. You can get just about any type you want here, from beef (brisket) to pork to ribs to chicken. You get sauces on the dishes of course, and you get more on the table, so you should be set no matter what you like.
At Mac's they serve things other than barbecue, but the barbecue is definitely the special. They also serve burgers, and you can "create your own" by adding not just cheese, but all sorts of fixings to satisfy whatever craving you might have. They serve salads at Mac's, but let's face it - you're not here for a salad.
The appetizers will probably make your mouth water just by reading the menu. Make sure you order up a basket of hush puppies. If you are the type who just likes to munch on things while you wait, grab a full dozen instead of a half dozen - mostly because you could be waiting a while. Lunch time at Mac's is likely to be busy and you might be waiting a while, not just for service, but for the food to arrive, and it is nice to have something to eat in the interim.
Most of the items on the menu come with a choice of sides (the number of sides vary with your choice), and these shine as well. Make sure you - or someone at your table - gets the Macaroni and Cheese, because it is just awesome. Nothing from a box here, this is the real deal. You rarely have a chance to eat like this.
There are three downsides to Mac's. One is that it can get busy. That can actually go either way, so you might not think it's a bad thing. Two is that the service isn't very good. It can be very nice for a couple of minutes and then you won't see anyone for half an hour. Three is that it's a bit pricey. Maybe not overall, but when you consider what you're paying for a burger, it's on the high side. Thus, a lower score than they might get otherwise. If they can work on the service, it would help the other issues considerably.
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