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mac's Speed Shop


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4.0 of 5 stars 82 ratings
82 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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#6 of 1,154 restaurants in Charlotte
  • Cuisines: American, Barbecue
  • Average price*: $ 15
  • Address: 2511 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Phone:  704-522-6227

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Good BBQ
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4 of 5 stars
mashedpeas   5 contributions
Mashpee, Ma
Oct 28, 2009

I am not from the area but was there to check things out for a possible job transfer. Mac's was highly recommended so we gave it a try. Large portions of great BBQ. Sorry we did not have time to go back for a second try. Will be back next time we are in the area. more

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3 of 5 stars
CltJason   6 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Sep 25, 2009

This quirky hole in the wall has decent BBQ, and is good for a first time visit who want a taste of the south. Native North Carolineans might be less impressed. There is outside and inside seating for the white collar lunch crowd. Not too much of a biker crowd at lunch, but dinner can be a bit more biker... more

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5 of 5 stars
gb64c   23 contributions
Charlotte, nc
Sep 23, 2009

Real good BBQ, strange but it is the best in Charlotte. Where have all the BBQ shops gone? Great mac and cheese and side salad. With two people, get the sample plate, it is too much food and has everything. Wednesday is Bike night, don't be afraid, it is soft core bike night. Live bands too. more

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4 of 5 stars
AIKORegensburg   15 contributions
Regensburg, Germany
Sep 17, 2009

This is a very good BBQ place, the food was very good. The service was ok, there were a bit too many people for all the waiters. You have either choice of sitting outside or inside. We sat outside, so can't tell how it was inside. But it seemed very nice. If your're in Charlotte and want to get a... more

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4 of 5 stars
jarobi1   9 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Sep 15, 2009

My family of four visited the Steele Creek location for a takeout. My daughters ordered the BLT sandwich and the Chainsaw’s BBQ chicken sandwich. My husband ordered the Mac Daddy BBQ sandwich and I ordered the Dragon’s Blackened Fish Sandwich. Everyone’s meal was great – except for mine. The grilled hoagie roll was more like a hotdog bun. The fish... more

FABULOUS!
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5 of 5 stars
workingmomMidwest   2 contributions
midwest
Aug 20, 2009

Dinner here was fantastic - great pulled pork, brisket, and even the collard greens. Make sure to order the tacos as an appetizer - the kids are still talking about it! Some of the other posts mentioned it as a "biker bar." Patrons of this establishment included motorcycle enthusiasts as well as businessmen and families with very small children. I... more

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4 of 5 stars
RickMarsh   29 contributions
Charlotte
Aug 12, 2009

This place styles itself as a sort of redneck biker bar, but it's very safe and tame (except for the barmaid's tattoos). This would be a good place to just drop in and drink a longneck Bud watching the game, but it's constantly crowded with all sorts of diverse people craving the very tasty pulled pork barbeque and amazing mac'n'cheese.... more

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5 of 5 stars
stuk1   2 contributions
SC
Aug 10, 2009

Excellent beer selection. Fantastic BBQ. I had the brisket and was quite pleased. Another in our party had the Small Sampler (a.k.a. "A Little Bit of It All") and it easily could've fed two people. Note: At 6:00 - 7:00 PM on a Saturday, it looked more like a AARP hangout than a biker bar. That may change later in... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Aug 4, 2009

Truly a local gem which out-of-towners only go when invited by friends. Fun biker bar atmopshere. more

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4 of 5 stars
smallguybigbelly   2 contributions
Washington DC
Jul 30, 2009

very good value, great beer, very good bbq and a general fun place. It is a little bit outside of Charlotte "downtown" but well worth the cab/drive. If you are downtown visiting go here! more

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mac's Speed Shop Address

2511 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
Tel: 704-522-6227
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.