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“Good local BBQ ”

Shemwell's Barbecue Downtown
Ranked #1 of 3 Restaurants in Cairo
Cuisines: Barbecue
Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
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Good for: Child-friendly, Local cuisine
Reviewed November 27, 2016 via mobile

Good local food. They have beef pork chicken, and fish. Call ahead if you want brisket they usually run out pretty early. It's a small place it's been around for a long time and for good reason

Date of visit: November 2016
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Reviewed November 16, 2016

We have been there many times and Love the BBQ and Catfish We have never had a bad meal there, and service. A must try if your in the area.

Date of visit: November 2016
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Reviewed October 28, 2016 via mobile

Has a great variety of food the barbecue pork/ beef/ and turkey is really good they have the best onion rings I've tasted also the staff of young ladies are nice

Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed October 13, 2016

At the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers lies the almost deserted town of Cairo, Illinois of Huckleberry Finn fame. Although the town is almost gone, the food at Shemwell's is still mighty good.

Date of visit: October 2016
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Reviewed October 4, 2016

I live 30 miles away, eat bbq all over the south, even lived in MS for awhile. Hands down, Shemwell's is my favorite. My brother comes home and never, ever misses going to get at least one bbq. They've been there for years, and will be there much longer. No yuppie stuff, no garlic butter on the bread, it's not what it's about. It's just damn good bbq.

Date of visit: August 2016
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1  Thank Jess M
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