Memphis isn’t just a city, it’s a smoky, saucy pilgrimage site for anyone who takes their ribs seriously. From downtown alleyways to suburban strip malls, the air is thick with hickory smoke and the promise of meat that falls off the bone like it’s been rehearsing for weeks.
Whether you’re team dry rub or you worship at the altar of sticky, tangy sauce, this town has a rib joint with your name on it. I’ve eaten my way through the best of them, and trust me, you’re about to meet your new favorite obsession.
Central BBQ
Where do locals go when they’re craving ribs that don’t mess around? Central BBQ is the answer, and it’s earned every bit of that reputation.
Slow-smoked to perfection, their ribs come in both dry and wet styles, so you can pick your poison or, better yet, order both…