Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, where the vibrant tapestry of history whispers through cobbled streets and trendy cafes hum with life, lies Talladega Grill. Not only is this smokey refuge a restaurant, but it’s a doorway to American barbecue nirvana, with the aroma of slow-smoked meats filling the air and a sweet and tangy siren song luring you inside.
As soon as you walk in, light pours in through industrial-chic windows, illuminating a room filled with vintage auto accessories and checkered tablecloths that foreshadow the happy, checkered flag finish your taste buds will enjoy. Warm grins resembling Southern sunshine welcome you with the warmth of a long-lost relative, demonstrating the kindness ingrained in this place.
The menu is a carnivore’s love letter, with each dish being a stanza of slow-cooked softness and mouthwatering sauces. It reads like a symphony of smoke and spice. Think of tender ribs that melt on your tongue with a symphony of flavors or delicate brisket sandwiches with the smoke-kissed meat giving way to a tender bite.
While bright and fresh salads suit lighter palates, pulled pork nachos provide a creative spin on tradition for the daring. They are an American-style BBQ Smokehouse and Burger Joint. They offer a selection of smoked meats, including Brisket, beef ribs, chicken wings, and sausages.
Their premium burgers are made with only the best Angus and Wagyu beef. Their products are smoked in their custom-built natural wood smoker using Apple and Oakwood. Their burgers are all hand-crafted and made to order. So, Talladega Grill appeals to you, regardless of your passion for barbecue or curiosity about exploring new gastronomic frontiers.
Go in, take a serviette, and surrender yourself to this smoky refuge. This is the meeting point of the American barbecue soul and the pulse of Cape Town; each bite is a happy victory lap around the flavor-checkered flag. Discover your own Talladega Grill tale by coming.
Talladega Grill Starters
Item
Description
Price (R)
Fried Pickles (10) NEW
Crumbed gherkins & jalapeno slices served with a dipping sauce of your choice
60
Mac & Cheese Balls (4)
Deep fried gooey mac & cheese balls served with a dipping sauce of your choice
80
Crumbed Mushrooms (200g)
Crumbed garlic mushrooms served with a dipping sauce of your choice
80
Jalapeno Poppers (4)
Cream cheese filled jalapeno poppers served with a dipping sauce of your choice
85
Wings
Item
Description
Price (R)
Buffalo Wings (6)
Wings coated in hot sauce, served with a ranch dipping sauce
80
BBQ Wings (6)
Wings coated in BBQ sauce, served with a ranch dipping sauce
80
Garlic Parmesan Wings (6)
Wings coated in a garlic parmesan sauce, served with a ranch dipping sauce
95
Talladega NACHOS & TACOS
Item
Description
Price (R)
Nachos (Serves 2)
Corn nacho chips topped with tomatillo salsa, beans, cottage cheese, jalapeno & melted cheese. Served with guacamole & sour cream
120
Pulled Chicken Nachos (Serves 2)
Corn nacho chips topped with tomatillo salsa, pulled chicken, beans, cottage cheese, jalapeno & melted cheese. Served with guacamole & sour cream
150
Brisket Nachos (Serves 2)
Corn nacho chips topped with tomatillo salsa, smoked brisket, beans, cottage cheese, jalapeno & melted cheese. Served with guacamole & sour cream
165
Pulled Chicken Taco (3)
Smoked pulled chicken on a soft shell taco topped with spicy tomato salsa, cheese & jalapeno. Served with guacamole & sour cream
150
Birria Brisket Taco (3)
Smoked chopped brisket on a soft shell taco topped with spicy tomato salsa, cheese & jalapeno. Served with guacamole & consommé
170
Talladega COMBO MEALS
Item
Description
Price (R)
Burger Box
2 Angus beef double cheese burgers, 2 Angus beef kids burgers, 4 portions of fries. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, waffle fries or tater tots
360
Brisket & Sausage Box
Oak smoked brisket (200g) & 2 cheese & jalapeno smoked sausages, served with gherkins, jalapeno, coleslaw & fries
275
Brisket, Wing & Sausage Box
Oak smoked brisket (200g), 2 cheese & jalapeno smoked sausages & 4 smoked wings, served with gherkins, jalapeno, coleslaw & fries
330
Brisket, Rib & Sausage Box
Oak smoked brisket (200g), oak smoked ribs (400g) & 2 cheese & jalapeno smoked sausages, served with gherkins, jalapeno, coleslaw & fries
400
Brisket, Rib, Wing & Sausage Box
Oak smoked brisket (200g), oak smoked ribs (400g), 4 smoked wings & 2 cheese & jalapeno smoked sausages served with gherkins, jalapeno, coleslaw & fries
450
Talladega LONG BUNS & HOT DOGS
Item
Description
Price (R)
Chilli Dog
Smoked jalapeno & cheese sausage smothered in cheese & chipotle sauce, garnished with jalapeno & crispy fried onions
115
NY Style Wagyu Hot Dog
Pure beef wagyu frankfurter on a brioche roll with sauerkraut, gherkins, jalapeno, onions & topped with mustard & tomato sauce
130
Philly Cheese Steak
Sliced rib eye steak, peppers & onions topped with cheese & cheese sauce on a brioche bun, served with a choice of fries or coleslaw
170
Brisket Cheese Steak
Chopped brisket, peppers & onions topped with cheese & cheese sauce on a brioche
170
Talladega SIDES & PLATTERS Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Sliced Brisket Basket
Oak smoked brisket (200g) served with gherkins, jalapeno & coleslaw. Served with a choice of fries, waffle fries or tater tots
195
Rib & Side Box
Oak smoked ribs (400g) with a side of your choice
270
Smoked Meat Platter
Oak smoked ribs (800g) with two sides of your choice
480
Brisket, Rib, Wing & Sausage Platter
Oak smoked ribs (800g), oak smoked brisket (300g), 4 jalapeno & cheese smoked sausages & 4 smoked wings, served with 2 portions of coleslaw & 2 portions of fries
825
Talladega CHICKEN BURGERS & LOADED BURGERS
Item
Description
Price (R)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
Southern-style breaded chicken burger on shredded lettuce, tomato, cheese & spicy chipotle sauce. Served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, waffle fries or tater tots
130
Nashville Fried Chicken Burger
Breaded chicken breast fillet burger dipped in hot buffalo sauce, on shredded lettuce, jalapeno, gherkins & ranch sauce
