2249 Central Ave.
Memphis,TN 38104
When I drove through Memphis around noon on my road trip back to Chicago, I couldn't resist the urge to sample some of the world-famous BBQ for which this town is known. I asked a local for a quick recommendation, and he immediately sent us to Central BBQ, urging us to try their "BBQ Nachos" (a concept that seems counter-intuitive if you ask me, but what the hell, I'll try anything once).
As soon as you walk through the door, you get the idea that Central BBQ doesn't try to be anything other than what it is. You read the menu from the wall behind the counter, and you place your order fast-food style. Mike and I decided to split the infamous BBQ Nachos, and I opted out of the more expensive ribs for the standard brisket sandwich.
The brisket sandwich was a healthy-size portion (not "healthy-healthy", but "heart-attack healthy"), and the Nacho's could have fed a family of five. There weren't a lot of bells and whistles at Central BBQ. My sandwich came with a bun, sliced beef brisket, a generous lather of BBQ sauce, and coleslaw. The nachos were covered in shredded cheese, pulled pork, jalapenos, and of course, more BBQ sauce. That simplicity really sold me; the flavors were well paired, but not overwhelming.
Overall, I loved the meal because it wasn't overly elaborate. I got exactly what I ordered, and they delivered with some damn-good food. It wasn't enough to send me into a full-blown foodgasm, but I'd recommend this place to anyone passing through town.
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