Rackz BBQ

10 out of 10!I honestly can't wait to go back again.Me and mom split a bunch of food such as rib tips and brisket.Ambiance: The establishment is small but mighty! A lot of people seem to order pickup, lucky enough me and my mom were able grab a seat. Since it was our first time trying I wanted to eat it right away. Tables and floors were clean.Service: The cashier answered any questions I asked and gave recommendations on what to try. She even let us try some of their housemade ranch and that was chefs kiss.Food: The brisket is melt in your mouth and the tip tips actually had some meat to them unlike some other places I've been too and the prices were very reasonable for how much you get! We ever got pulled pork which my mom isn't the biggest fan of and even she enjoyed itAll in all I loved this place more than I thought I would. I wouldn't have expected to get such good bbq especially in Carmel of all places.

I really love rackz. It's very close to my house and I've never had to wait for a table or long for my food. The staff is engaging and insightful with the menu. They've been kind to my children when I'm with them.And the center stage is the food. I always go with the chicken and it's never disappointed. Two thumbs way up!

Had a taste for some BBQ and was in the area. I had heard about there being this new (to me) bbq spot, so said why not. Upon entering, there was this nice lady who greeted us. She was very friendly and engaging. She was wiping down tables and the counter; making sure the place was clean and presentable. It's not too big inside, but big enough. They have outdoor seating which is a plus! The also have an area with pub style seating, up by the front door in the window. It took us a minute to decide what we wanted. We ended up deciding to share a combo meal; 2 meats & 2 sides. Later, after eating, we had a sweet tooth and went for some dessert; pecan pie.I wanted to give 5 stars, but the sides need some work and the pecan pie wasn't the best. We were told it wasn't made in house, but rather purchased from a local company. The custard part of the pie wasn't bad, but something was throwing the taste off. I'm not sure if it was the crust or actual pecans, but neither tasted fresh. And that taste was throwing the whole slice off. The brisket was very tender, fresh and seasoned. I should've gotten it without the sauce to taste it before, but nevertheless, it was good. For sauce, we went with a mix of hot & mild. This was the perfect blend for the sauce. It gave the right amount of heat. The pulled chicken was not dry and again, the sauce was the perfect touch. The meats definitely held their own. Now the sides could use some work. We didn't care for the baked beans. They seemed a bit too thick as if they were cooked too long. No hint of sweetness or any other distinguished flavors. I prefer my baked beans more flavorful and with some juice. Now the green beans were different. Ones I wouldn't expect to find on a bbq menu, but they managed to fit in some how. They were bright in color, had a nice crunch and was seasoned. In my opinion, they were more like an Italian green bean. They had hints of garlic and Parmesan. And last but not least, the cornbread muffin was very satisfying. It wasn't dry, yet not falling apart. It also had pieces of corn throughout, but not a lot where it changed the consistency. Overall, this hidden gem is worth going back for the meats & customer service alone. I think after a certain time, they offer Smoked fried wings. The sign was put out after we had been there a while. I would love to try those on my next visit along with trying different sides.

The server/cashier/hostess whatever you to call her was amazing. She stole the show away. She was so kind and friendly to everyone that came in and made sure you enjoyed the experience. She knew her customers asking regulars how vacations were and continuing conversations with ease. It was like a childhood friend's mom when you were younger making sure you had everything and more of what you needed. So to put it short, staffing was amazing. It was a small space, maybe 5 tables and a small little 4 person bar top. Not so small that you felt like you were on top of one another but cozy. The cost seemed reasonable for the food I received, I totally full after I finished my meal. The food came out quickly and was everything I ordered in larger portions than I expected. The sidewinder fries were ok, but I'd prefer them slightly more crispy especially with the larger pieces. The cornbread was unique where it seemed to dipped in a batter to make it a little more sweeter than normal but it was good. The Mac and cheese was right was average and what you would expect. The brisket and pulled pork were above average, I preferred the pulled pork over the brisket. Both cuts were tender but not fall of the bone style. I enjoyed both with and without sauce. I tried the sweet and spicy sauces. The spicy had a perfect balance of just a very slight kick. The sweet sauce grew on me but I probably would not order it again. Overall a great experience and would be worth the trip again just for the service I received.

Rib tips, baked beans and house made potato chips! All delicious. The person who took our order was sooo friendly. I have ordered here with Uber eats and loved it, but I will definitely be going to eat there, too.

The meat was very dry and not very tender, and the sides were lackluster. My husband's coworkers had been raving about the place, so that's why we gave it a try, but in hindsight, we should've made the drive to King's Ribs in Indianapolis...or Barbecue Heaven. The lesson learned was that, when considering someone else's food suggestions, you have to consider the audience!

We got takeout barbecue from Rackz BBQ on Super Bowl weekend, because football and barbecue seem to go together. I know nothing about football and almost nothing about barbecue, but I think that the food here is very good, so take my opinion -- from a non-barbecue person -- for what you will.We got the family meal for four people, which came with 1 pound of pork or chicken, 2 large sides, 4 corn bread muffins and a sauce. You can get a 1/2 pound of pork and a 1/2 pound of chicken, so that's what we got. And the sides we chose were mac & cheese and baked beans. All of the food was great, but we especially loved the corn bread muffins. I think they have cheese in them, but I know for sure that they have kernels of corn in them. They're slightly sweet and soft -- basically, everything you want in a corn bread muffin.As much as I liked the barbecue pork and barbecue chicken hot when we first ordered it, I think I liked it better the next day as leftovers after it had been sitting in the fridge for several hours. I think that's a good sign of great food: when it tastes as good or better the next day.Speaking of leftovers: I was afraid that the four-person family meal wouldn't be enough food for my family of four, but it was more than enough! We had leftovers the next day, which was great (see my paragraph above).

* Placed an order for pick up and they certainly didn't disappoint. I give the food 4.4/5 but the people are a 5/5. My to go order was missing my cornbread, lucky I live across the street so it was no trouble to go back and pick it up. The kind lady was already waiting outside with my cornbread in hand, and brought it straight to me car. I do wish they had a wider sauce selection. Maybe like a white bbq sauce or a honey bbq. - Rack of ribs 9/10 FALL OFF THE BONE. Extremely impressed. - Pulled pork 8.7/10 still impressed. Very tender and juicy. Larger portion than I thought. - Mac n cheese 8.25/10 pretty fire. Not crazy cheese but paired well with everything. - Baked Beans 8.8 such a complex flavor profile. This side is a must. - Green beans 6/10 was looking for a sweet and savory bean and this unfortunately wasn't it. - Coleslaw 3/10 this was like kinda buns.

We got an 8 piece meal which was great everything tasted wonderful BUT what is with the sides?? They only give a little tiny, tiny containers for 8 people!? I don't understand this. Do better!! Believe it or not people like to have more than a teaspoon full!

What a hidden gem! From the great service, cleanliness, to great food. Rackz hits it out of the ballpark! My go to is the sausage and a side of carrots. The sausage is spicy but with the sweet BBQ sauce is the perfect combination. You can not miss the carrots... they might be the best carrots I have ever had! My family enjoys the ribs and the Brunswick stew... do not sleep on Rackz!