I waited for the training period to be over before trying it but made my first order today. Although walk-in is available now I went through the Drive-Thru and it wasn't too awfully long of a wait.
I chose to get a 1/2 rack of the St. Louis Ribs and a BBQ Pork Sandwich as well as a side of BBQ Beans. As with any cuisine or restaurant taste is subjective depending on the person but for my part I thought Lawler's was some of the best BBQ I've had and was better or equal to any that I've had in this area. The Mild sauce (which is what I always get) was thinner than what I am used to but was quite tasty. As for the ribs they are my "new" favorite in the area. I still liked the 2nd Street Rib Shack when they were in business and thought they had the best ribs but they are no more. I also liked Bad Bob's Ribs when they had their Muscle Shoals location but when it closed I was again looking for a place to find good ribs. Sam's Grille actually has some very good ribs but they are quite sweet but also very good. Lawler's St. Louis Ribs were thankfully very good and I believe is my new favorite rib in the Shoal's area.
I'm not much for the walk-in or drive-thru only as I like setting down and eating in the restaurant but given that Lawler's in Killen will not ever have a dining room I'll have to just keep taking them home, which I will do.
If you ever see a Shane's BBQ then give it a try sometimes because they have a good product also. I don't know where the closest one is because I got used to eating at Shane's when I lived in McDonough, Georgia as that's where they originated and originated with a local family there. Since then they have franchised their product/locations along with Moe's so they are more places than around McDonough, Ga and I always liked their product also. I'm just glad to have another selection available in the Shoals.