Memphis, Tennessee Corky's Ribs & BBQ
An East Memphis barbecue classic known for hickory-and-charcoal smoked ribs, pulled pork, barbecue nachos, onion loaf, and fudge pie.
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Souvenir entry
Why it’s a Souvenir Eat
A rack of ribs here gives a first-time Memphis traveler an immediate read on the city's barbecue language: smoke, sauce, rub, sides, and no wasted motion.
What to order
Dry ribs
Wet ribs
Barbecue nachos
Fudge pie
Memory factor
Memphis Classic
This pick earns its place because Corky's is approachable, deeply Memphis, and built around the wet-or-dry rib decision that every visitor should make at least once.
Before you go
Try one wet and one dry if you are sharing.
The Poplar Avenue location is the classic Memphis stop.
Nearby
East Memphis, Shelby Farms Park, University of Memphis
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