Baby Back Shak

This plate is only $18. It’s a half rack of ribs with potato salad beans, barbecue sauce, baked beans. The meat is falling off the bone with incredible flavor. The best part is its a black owned restaurant. I’ll be back anytime I’m in Dallas. 🐽

Customer service was excellent. We didn't dine in so I didn't really get a vibe for the location. The baked beans were very good. I could have eaten a bowl of them. The ribs were meh. I had the rib sandwich. I ate two of the 5 or 6 ribs. Wasn't impressed. I'd give it another try simply based on the customer service.

I live across the street and decided to eat here while some maintenance was being done inside my apartment. The lady at the register was very sweet and welcoming. I ordered a 1 meat baked potato with brisket and a medium punch . To my surprise it was only $14!! The best price I’ve ever paid at a BBQ place. My potato was so good and flavorful and the portion was huge. The place was very clean, not a crumb anywhere. I Highly recommend Baby Back Shak

Went here unexpectedly with a large group. They were very accommodating for such a rush. Didn't know what to expect, but let me tell you, the ribs were tender and delicious, and the baked beans WERE OFF THE HOOK!! Definitely going back for those! Well worth the trip and easy to get to.

Shak is Back!!!! I love this place in the Cedars’s. It’s truly a gem, this establishment has been in the neighborhood for a long time and they just reopened recently after surviving a devastating fire. The food is amazing and the new smoker they got is amazing. My favorites are the ribs, the brisket, the boudin, the beans, all of it! Not only is the food good but the staff is great too, everyone is friendly and nice people, especially the owner he’s such a great guy very nice and friendly and loves the neighborhood. Would give it 10 stars if I can!

Went for lunch, and the food was excellent. Very generous portions, and the price was very fair. Service was quick, and everyone was friendly and professional. I usually do not enjoy the sides at most BBQs, but the Shaq beans were very good. Will be going back soon.

For a little BBQ spot black owned it's not too bad. I work near the place I go in on Thursday because he freshly barbecues and cook everything on Thursdays. I've only seen one woman working there she has a great personality she is very professional and friendly and she makes you want to come back. I really don't know what her position is but a lot of times when I go in she's working the cash register, but I think she does way more than that. She told me they've been in business for 26 years gave me a little history on the place great customer service. I got a two meat platter barbecue baked beans with ground beef in it and string beans with chicken in it then I got the brisket and some chicken.

I went here based off a recommendation and I was not disappointed. The ribs were tender and the portions were a decent size based off the money you paid. The ribs were flavorful and well seasoned. I can’t wait to come back here and try something else on the menu. I ordered online and the food was ready promptly when I arrived.

Went to a retirement party and the food was catered from Baby Back Shak. The food was delicious! Meat fell off the bones on the ribs! Brisket very tasty! My mouth was in heaven with the smoked Salmon! You will not be disappointed!

First take note this is "Memphis style" barbecue. This is not Memphis barbecue so if youre looking for a Central or Cozy Corner type meal it's not that. I am a native Texan who lived 17 years in Memphis and learned from the great pitmasters like Horton Payne and John Wills. This is Texified pork barbecue. (By the same token don't order beef in Memphis.) Where is the disconnect? First, Memphis barbecue is built on smoked pork shoulder, , basted with vinegar based mop, which the meat is then pulled. If served on a sandwich it will be on a bun with finishing sauce and a vinegar based slaw. This place has no pork shoulder, and instead serves a smoked loin which is sliced like brisket. It is dry because it has no fat or connective tissue. The ribs are better, being baby backs instead of spares. They are served dry style like the Rendezvous, though they need more seasoning. The cook was good and they were peeled which is rare in Texas. I prefer wet ribs which get finalized with finishing sauce for a glaze but these were good. Brisket was their best meat on this day. It was tender and moist. Well seasoned. I like their slaw as it's vinegar based and the beans are solid. Their sauce is good.

I was told this location had been close for a while and now is back in business.. Headed for lunch today to BBS.. I order myself the 3 Meat plate with two side. Brisket, Chicken Breast, hot link and trying boudin for the first time with a side of corn. The food was all good, I definitely enjoyed the hot link and the chicken. The brisket was a bit on the dry side with just too much fat but with BBQ sauce it gave it a great taste. I tried boudin for the first time and I can say it was not my favorite. The link was nice and had a spice to it. I will definitely come back and try some ribs and pork. The place itself is nice a clean and the counter lady was very polite.

I 100% recommend this place. The service and staff was great! The food came out within 5 minutes of us sitting down. Not only was it quick, it was hot and great! I was upset that I couldn't finish it and my hotel didn't have a microwave in the room. I ordered the 2 meat platter with ribs, brisket, loaded baked potato and coleslaw. The coleslaw was sweet which is how I like my coleslaw so I was very pleased!

A great place to grab a plate and enjoy at home. The rib plate is the best barbecue. Not a place to dine but great for take out.

Greeted right away, soft jazz music playing. The brisket is my favorite meat. It is moist and tender, the ribs fall off the bone (reason why not as high as brisket is I do not eat pork ribs. The chicken is cooked well; I prefer more seasoning. The potatoes were cooked more than I prefer; however, it tasted really good. I wanted collard greens; they only have green beens with chicken. So I settled for a tossed salad. The ingredients were fresh! Yes! I will definitely come back for the brisket. Oh yes and the bbq sauce too is tasty sweet and sour. I love the pictures that represent the different aspects of Black culture too!

Food was delicious. Get the Shak Platter , for $20 ( September 2023) my wife and I ate The platter had brisket, chicken, ribs, boudin, and a spicy sausage. Along with potato salad and coleslaw. Plus a pile of bread !! We walked out fat as two ticks on a deers hind side . The cashier was super sweet and the food came out nice and hot. Inside is nice and comfortable with plenty of tables. You can also get your order to take away. When I'm back in Dallas, definitely, without a doubt returning!!

I went here based off a recommendation and I was not disappointed. The ribs were tender and the portions were a decent size based off the money you paid. The ribs were flavorful and well seasoned. I can't wait to come back here and try something else on the menu. I ordered online and the food was ready promptly when I arrived.

I'm back!!! Came to help my daughter recover from fracturing ribs and wanted to let her dog run a bit. I didn't realize the Shak was right by it!! Lucky me!! I didn't have any hesitation about stopping. The Shak is so cool and faster than you can say Baby Back Shak! Ribs were so tasty and meaty. Loved the Shak beans and salad too. When I looked up from eating I noticed lots of great sports memorabilia and heard some awesome jazz playing. What more could you want anyway, well maybe a Coke, Pepsi just ain't my thang.

Best BBQ spot downtown for lunch, generous portions, and good sides. Inexpensive $17 for two neat combo plate.

Finger lick good... Ribs so tender koolaid was bussin, I mixed it with the lemonade .... Bake potato w 2 meats OMG and prices amazing!!! Must go back

Ribs are always on point and the shack beans NEVER disappoint! I am a die hard Baby Back Shack fan!

The food was delicious and since my coworker and I were in a hurry, we had to get our orders to go. The customer service was great and our order was ready very quickly. I couldn't help but to eat a bit of my side of boudin while I was driving to the next work location; it was smelling that good in my car. If you go during lunch just know that the parking lot and the nearby street parking may be full so you may need to park and walk to get to the restaurant. Overall, this is a great place for good food!

Terrible! I use to love this place. I'm beyond disappointed. A friend posted on fb they were back open. I ordered a 3 meat plate. Ribs, turkey, and brisket. The brisket was full of fat and almost tasted old. The Ribs were flavorless and the turkey was decent. The green beans tasted like vinegar and the baked beans were the best thing on the plate. I'm highly disappointed! My stomach was upset shortly after eating and I shared with my 85 yea5 old mom and a she had the bubble guts too.

The food quality has consistently deteriorated over the years. Now the meat is always dry. Not edible. The only things great are the sides. The only things I love are the Shak beans (baked beans with ground meat) and green beans with smoked turkey can be a meal itself.

One word: Excellent!!!! I've been to a lot of bbq places around town but this is by far the current best. My wife and I both had the chopped beef sandwich and it was great. The meat had very little fat in it but enough to make it taste good. After the sandwich I saw they had boudin & got curious. This is the absolute best boudin I've ever are in my life! Now I'm stuffed!! We will definitely be back.

This spot was recommended to me by co-workers. I've been here a three times, ordered the same thing twice because it was so good the 1st time....rib baked potato. Enough food for two. The ribs were very tender both times, seasoned really well. Third time, I got a turkey sandwich. It was somewhat bland and there were no sandwich extras....lettuce, tomato, onions....which it could have used. I complimented with potato salad which I didn't care for but only because I like chunky potato salad and this lacked chewable chunks. I've purchased cake too and it was good. Moist, fresh. Service is good. Wait time is minimal. Clean. I will still be returning, I just won't be eating a turkey sandwich.

The best ribs and green beans in the metroplex. The service is amazing. Love the vibe here. Never super busy but constant. Everything is great. But the beans changed my life. It's a revelation every time I taste them. Wow!

Baby Back Shak is Really back. Great food. Love the ribs, baked potato and green beans I had today. I would've taken a pic, but ate it too fast. The service is always on point and I love the atmosphere. I'm planning my next visit, which will be very soon!

We missed the food and people there! They were closed for a bit due to a fire in the smoker area. When today and got ribs, boudin, brisket sandwich, chicken loaded baked potato and brisket and sausage loaded baked potato. We also got sides potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw. Everything was delicious and glad you all are back in business. The place has a beautiful makeover and the staff were great and fast.

Glad that you are back open! Food is still great. The ambiance was chill. And as always the service was excellent!

Boudin plate darn near perfect I just like mine bit crispy on the skin though it had a good flavor and you could tell it was smoked The beans were like I make occasionally ranch style beans with a nice twist The green beans were excellent had chunks of meat which is excellent The service was great prompt and reasonable priced Parking is kinda tight I say pay attention closely as you might hit another vehicle if not Overall great I'll be back

This is a very highly decorated restaurant that is off the beaten path but well worth the trip. The walls all filled with articles and accolades from city and state recognition for their food. I would advise you to judge them on their own merit and not try to compare them to other bbq in Dallas as they are a little different. It was the ribs for me! They were so flavorful with good spice and tenderness. The owner that helped me explained that it was ribs that got him into the business and man am I glad they did. I enjoyed the hot link as well as I always enjoy a true red hot link with a little kick to it. I recommend you try this place as I believe it brings a little Memphis bbq to Dallas.

someone is lying. I went today for lunch and wasted $30. the potato was nowhere close to tasting like potato salad. it tasted like relish and sugar blend into potato starch. the boudain was decent. chicken breast was cooked to long and tough. only thing I enjoyed was the ribs. used to go here Al the time when I worked for police department. someone needs to redo the recipes in the kitchen. ain't going back

Best BBQ in Dallas without the inflated price. Great employees and even better BBQ........

Not good at all just overpriced food you could get at the grocery store deli. The beans were the best thing I had no smoke in meat shouldn't be called BBQ.

One of the top bbq places in DFW Metroplex...must have the chili baked beans and green beans. Just a little disappointed in the potato salad it's nothing to call home about; it wasn't good. The bbq sauce was good, but they only give you one so make sure to ask for more!!!! I'll be back for sure.

We eat here once a week. The beans, brisket, links, and ribs are on point. Whatever you do, don't forget to try his Momma's pound cake. It's worth the drive by itself

Was working out in the area and stopped in for lunch. Lorrrrrd knows I made the right stop. Not a big bbq fan really especially coming from Boston but man this place hit the spot. Ribs without the bbq sauce slapped. The beans were amazing. Potato salad tasted a bit to much like relish but all good, I'd get it again. The plate was about $19 which I think is fairly priced. I'll be back for sure for sure.

This shack is located off the beaten path south of downtown, but it has a wide variety of meats to choose from. Beef brisket, beef ribs, pork, chicken, turkey, ham, boudain, link sausage, cornish hen, smoked bologna, drummettes... goodness! I selected the three meat combo plate with two sides for $13.50. My meat choices were the brisket, cornish hen, and original link sausage. The sides were green beans and cole slaw. The brisket was moist with not too much fat. Cornish hen was something I had never seen on a BBQ menu before so I had to try it. The bird had a nice peppery seasoning and wasn't dry. The sausage was sliced into four pieces and tasted wonderful. The green beans must have been cooked in some pork broth as it even had a meaty flavor which I didn't mind at all. The cole slaw was not too sweet and had the right amount of tanginess for my palate. I'm not sure how many people get to this part of town. The Baby Back Shak is certainly a gem worth trying for great BBQ if you are in that neighborhood.

5 star Memphis style BBQ in the middle of Dallas. They have smoked balogne...sticking with their roots. But the ribs are the true star of this delightful smoke palace. I can't get enough of their food...I only get to visit on company business and I go ....any chance I can. The sides are all good with their beans and potato salad getting special mention. You won't be disappointed with this place!

Amazing flavor, amazing price, amazing portion! This was my first meal right off the plane from CA! My friend and I were in town and were in the hunt for amazing original TEXAS BBQ and we definitely found it . I definitely recommend coming here! The staff was so nice and friendly, made us feel at home. If I come back to Dallas this will be first stop again!

The food was 10/10, the cashier rang us up and explained the menu perfectly to me given it was my first time here. The Shak was very clean and welcoming, it was super hot and humid when I went but inside was so nice and cool.

This a is Memphis style bbq place so skip the brisket and go straight for the ribs! When they say Shak, they mean it. This place is very small and looks very old as well. The staff is very friendly. Be prepared to get your food to go because the dining room is small and you might not have a seat. I don't think they have air conditioning because it was pretty hot in there. Growing up just outside of Memphis, I should know Memphis bbq. The ribs were pretty good. I would definitely have them again sometime if I'm feeling nostalgic. The chicken was so dry I didn't eat most of it. The green beans were pretty good but seemed like they might have been sitting for a while. Coleslaw was solid. If I go back I'll be getting the ribs and definitely trying a different meat.

Came for lunch after hearing good things about the restaurant. I got a three-meat platter: sausage, brisket, and ribs. My sides were potato salad and cole slaw. Service: This place must be very popular because the cashier was constantly in-between phone orders and physical orders. The woman serving is nice and helpful. Also, food comes out quick. Meats: I enjoyed the beef brisket and wish I had more. I feel that the sausage and ribs are lacking. To start, the cut of ribs that I had included the cartilage part, so it was a bit difficult to eat, especially when the meat was not soft. Eating the ribs was rather messy. The sausage wasn't juicy or had much of a punch to it. No peppery taste, but at least you have a smokey flavor. The sausage was compact like eating jerky. I tried their chicken drums/wings. Soft, but not too soft. Nothing bad, but I wouldn't go out of my way to order it. Sides: I'm not sure if their baked potatoes were either prepared late or very popular (I think they ran out), but they didn't have any available until 12:45pm. My potato salad has a good taste, but lacked in texture. If more potato chunks were available, it'd be less like mashed potatoes for me. The cole slaw was good. I enjoyed the bite and taste. Other notes: There could be more barbecue sauce offered for large plates. The nice thing about their food is that your platter comes with three slices of bread (many places give out 2).

Flavored food great ambience . Bake beans , corn is great side items . Nice pricing. You have to try the Shak platter, 5 meats and 2 sides ... love it!!!!

Delicious BBQ and great customer service. Can we talk about the excellent customer service this place has. Everytime I stop by this place I always feel like I am at home. I dropped in to grab a slab. Delicious

The place is small with about 6 tables. You order at the counter and it's self serve drinks. The prices aren't bad and the portions are good. The person who helped us was nice even when someone in our group spilled their drink.

I just moved to the neighborhood.My artist friend highly recommended this place. I walk my dog around here and smell the smoke daily....Yummy! I ordered the 3 meat combo plate,chicken,brisket,ribs with beans and baked potato.Came with bbq sauce. These guys are so nice and know what they are doing. The food was so perfect! Going back for more today!

Have driven past it a few times and decided to try it today... absolutely incredible! The ribs did not disappoint, and I'm easily disappointed...brisket and ribs were both amazing. We will definitely be repeat customers. Staff was great too, really nice guys who made sure we had everything we needed.

Always down for some delicious bbq! For my main course I ordered the smoked drummies with two sides which were beans and potato salad is was Fiya aka fire, you know it's great when bbq sauce is optional because the meat was seasoned to perfection a long with caramelized onion and jalapenos mm Yes! My love ordered the rib plate, which came along with hot links and two sides his plate looked very good, I'm assuming they were delicious because there was no evidence left on that plate lol . This place I would definitely recommend the prices are fair the people are friendly and the restaurant has some dope art work, very clean, with plenty of seating with Fiya food! What other reason you need? Will return definitely!

BBQ is probably the most subjective kind of food in Texas. With that being said, my experience was just okay. As a native Texan, I judge a good bbq spot on their ribs and their brisket. In my opinion, everything revolves around those 2 things on the menu. I arrived around 11:30am on a weekday. I think that was a good thing, because the line got increasingly long the closer it got to the noon hour. The drinks are self serve.. sodas, ice tea and lemonade. They were playing old school Michael Jackson, which i'm a huge fan off. The decor is typical smokehouse decor. Nothing fancy or anything to worry about ruining if you splatter some extra bbq sauce while you're grubbing down in the corner. I ordered the Shak Platter. Basically it's ribs, brisqket, boudin, sausage links, with 2 sides. I bet that plate weighs 3 pounds. It's well worth the $15 cost. As far as my bbq tastes go, the ribs and sausage links were average. I like my ribs wet & fall off the bone. These were more of a dry & a bit more firm. The boudin wasn't spicy.. it was mild (not sure if I had a option to order spicy). The chicken was a bit dry for my tastes. The jewel was the brisket. It has flavor and was tender, which means there's some TALENT on that BBQ grill in the back. I ordered beans and potato salad for my sides. I'm a fan of the potato salad, but i think i'll trade out the beans for cole slaw next time. I didn't order a desert, but I wish I had. I will go back for the brisket! The Shak Platter was enough food for 3 people.. so I had left overs for a couple days. I gave Baby Back Shak 3 stars.. mostly because i wasn't impressed by the ribs. The staff is great. They are polite, friendly and efficient. And with out ribs.. it's just a shak.

Without a doubt - the best bbq in the STATE! Yep I said it - in the STATE. The employees are always friendly - food is always consistently great. BBS is our go to place for bbq.

The ribs are outstanding! Side are great too! Service is friendly and don't forget the Kool Aid!!!!

I'm in Dallas on business a few times a year and my co workers bring my here for lunch. The first time we got it to go and I thought it was good but didn't taste as fresh as it could. This past week we ate in and it was amazing. Everything was incredibly fresh and the portion size was great. I had the three meat combo and the sliced beef was simply fantastic. I could have gotten that for my whole meal. I also got ribs and link sausage. Everything was seasoned great and I finished it all with no problem. Didn't dig the onion and jalapeños that they put on the side but that's just my preference. The bbq sauce was light and not too thick which gave the meats an extra good touch. I look forward to future trips back to this location and think both locals and visitors should try this place out!

Love the ribs, bbq source is good too. But if you wanna sliced beef, don't forget asking for the fatty part, otherwise it's going to be a little dry. Sides are really good, especially the salad. This is not usually for a BBQ place. Owners are really nice, the place is not the nicest place, but who cares, the food is good.

Awesome BBQ whether it's ribs or chicken. Regular customers in the know continue a steady stream for the best in the area. We were sent here by our hotel and glad we were

This spot was recommended by a friend. I called in my order and when I arrived it was boxed and ready to go at the time I specified. It smelled so good that I had to stop and have a taste test; which did not disappoint. The service is also top notch. They assisted me to my car even tho I told them I could handle it; and said they would not want anything to happen. I will definitely return again. I had the ribs, chicken breast, boudin sausage, and brisket, and all were super tender and flavorful. I got so much more for the price compared to other spots. The beans and green beans were also very tasty. I am particular about my potato salad, and could pass but this is just my personal preference (picky). I would highly suggest this place if you want a good home style bbq.

This restaurant was featured on a John Taffer show. It won the competition and the food reflects it. The ribs are nice and tender. Honestly it's the only BBQ restaurant I have been in Texas where the sides taste as good as the meat. That's a bonus.