After spending most of the day exploring Petrified Forest National Park, we were hungry. We looked online for prospective places to get lunch and found a barbecue place about 30 miles away. We made the drive to Concho, Arizona, to Ray’s BBQ Shack.
We looked at the menu in the parking lot and called in our order. We went down the road for gas, and once we returned, our order was ready for pickup. The restaurant was small but well suited for the size of the community.
There was a full bar at one end of the restaurant. The staff was friendly and more than happy to provide us with to-go silverware.
Chris ordered the ¼ pound Tri-Tip Platter with collard greens and cornbread. The beef had a lovely smoky flavor, and the tasty sauce added a nice luxuriousness. The collards were delicious as well. The cornbread was sweeter than Chris likes, but I enjoyed the flavor and the moist texture.
I had the Brisket sandwich with potato salad. The beautifully cooked meat had a hint of spice in the sauce, but not enough to overshadow the brisket’s flavor. I enjoyed the potato salad. I was surprised to find olives in the salad. There also seemed to be bits of bacon in it as well. It was a refreshing take on potato salad that I had never seen before but very much enjoyed.
If we return to the Concho area, we will stop at Ray’s again.
Cost for a sandwich and a platter $23.90.
That sandwich looks awesome!
Both meals look delicious! I’m especially drawn to those collards. 🙂
I’ve only had collards that I liked in one place, but Chris loves them. He gets them anywhere they are on the menu.
I’m the same way.
The cornbread sounds yummy, especially with some butter and honey.
It was delicious.
Looks delicious! Love cornbread, so tasty.
We have found some of the best food in little out-of-the-way places.
OOOhhhhh cornbread… and collard greens!!! Yum!!! Unfortunately I am allergic to pork… but the rest looks great!
The tri-tip is actually beef, so you would be able to eat here.
We love going to BBQ restaurants when we are away!
They are one of our favorites.
That looks amazing!
Small town restaurants can be hit or miss. This one was wonderful.
This looks so delicious and puts me in the mood for a BBQ sandwich!
It was delicious.
Wow! The food looks delicious!
It was!
The meat and greens look so delish!
Everything was great.
It’s fun to find new places to eat!
It’s one of our favorite things to do when traveling. We’ve missed eating in restaurants, but have made do with takeout for the time being.
I’ve been a customer for years when they were selling onside of the gas station. I’ve always enjoyed my food. But the last night around 600pm. I ordered rib tip plate and they gave me 4 pieces and scraps of dried rib s skin. I was also very disappointed in the counter help the young lady wasn’t pleasant and she had this lookin her like she didn’t want to be bothered. I’ve never had this type of service before at Rays real bbq. If I didn’t live so far from the restaurant I would’ve returned my food. This type of service shouldn’t be tolerated when serving.