Memphis/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 10, 2019
Explore the 5 top spots in Memphis's Parkway Village-Oakhaven neighborhoodEl Gallo Giro. | Photo: Adam H./Yelp

Spending time in Parkway Village-Oakhaven? Get to know this Memphis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from barbecue joints to Mexican spots.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Parkway Village-Oakhaven, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. Tom's Barbeque

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Topping the list is Tom's Barbeque, a spot to score barbecue and more. Located at 4087 Getwell Road, it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 337 reviews on Yelp.

The restaurant was featured on the television show "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," according to its website.

2. Wellingtons Fine Bar-b-que

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Next up is Wellingtons Fine Bar-B-Que, a food truck to score barbecue, situated at 4909 E. Shelby Drive. With 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

Try a beef sandwich with a side of beans and coleslaw.

3. Emilio's Grocery

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Grocery store and Mexican spot Emilio's Grocery is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2757 Getwell Road, 4.5 stars out of 24 reviews.

Go for the authentic tacos and guacamole.

4. El Gallo Giro

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El Gallo Giro, a Mexican spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 52 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3991 Lamar Ave. to see for yourself.

On the menu, look for tacos, fajitas, chilaquiles and more.

5. Runway Grill

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Finally, there's Runway Grille, a local favorite with four stars out of 15 reviews. Stop by 3183 Winchester Road to hit up the spot to score chicken wings and more next time you're in the neighborhood.

The restaurant's specialties include grilled sausages, ribs and turkey legs.


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