Despite what you might read in D Magazine, the best BBQ in the city of Dallas is located at 1800 South Akard St. Just a mile south of City Hall, it's worth the trip any time to enjoy pitmaster and owner Clarence Cohen's masterfully prepared ribs and other meats at the Baby Back Shak. The ribs are the best we've had in Dallas, bar none.

Clarence also offers great sides, including his green beans (reminds me of my grandma's) and the infamous Shak beans, some of the best BBQ beans you'll ever have. Click here to visit the Shak's website and view the menu. Clink here to check out or join the Baby Back Shak Fan Club page on Facebook. Enjoy!

Baby Back Shak, 1800 South Akard St., Dallas, Texas. Open Monday-Thursday 11 am-5:45 pm, Friday-Saturday 11 am-6:45 pm.

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