Memphis, Tennessee
Central BBQ
A Memphis barbecue staple with pulled pork, brisket, ribs, smoked sausage, wings, homemade chips, and famously indulgent barbecue nachos.
BBQ Essential Memphis barbecue $$
Why it qualifies
Why this is a Souvenir Eat
It lets visitors taste the broader Memphis barbecue playbook beyond ribs, especially the city's genius for turning smoked pork into nachos.
What to order
Barbecue nachos
Pulled pork sandwich
Ribs
Homemade chips
Traveler tips
The Central Avenue location is a strong Midtown anchor.
Order a mix of meats if this is your only Memphis barbecue stop.
Nearby
Cooper-Young, Overton Park, Memphis Zoo