How to Improve Central BBQ's Nachos

How to Improve Central BBQ's Nachos

As long as I've ordered the barbecue nachos at Central BBQ, I've loved them. Over the years, I've learned about not one but two ways to improve the already near-perfect barbecue nachos served at Central's multiple Memphis locations. Your love for the delicious dish will grow larger than the red plastic basket it's served in!

Two Ways To Improve Memphis Central BBQ Nachos

Many years ago, reader Thomas W. pointed out a simple modification that's now considered standard—substitute the crispy house-made potato chips for the regular tortilla chips.

While tortilla chips are a perfectly fine base for a mess of pulled pork, cheese and sauce, they're not the best way. The best way is to order your nachos on Central's house-made potato chips. It doesn't cost anything extra and it makes all of the difference.

The other modification arguably makes transforms the nachos into something else entirely: loaded fries. There may be an extra charge for this, but why not add a tried-and-true vehicle for cheese we already know and love? The nachos on fries are pictured at the top of this post.

One of the Best Places for Memphis Barbecue

Even though you can now find Central BBQ's delicious smoked pork, chicken, and wings at a location in Nashville, it's a Memphis BBQ original. It's a Memphis must-eat, really. If you're looking for locals' favorite barbecue in Memphis, Central should be on your list.

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Back To The Nachos

Look, I'm not here to tell you what to do, but if you only care about your chips as an efficient pork and cheese delivery system, stick with the tortilla. If you're the kind of person who wants something more, something spicier and crunchier that will add an extra layer of flavor, upgrade to the house-made chips or even the fries.

Stacey Greenberg

Go there:

You can find the nachos at any of Central BBQ's locations, but why not try the one downtown:

Central BBQ

147 E. Butler Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104

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Elizabeth
i always order them with a side of slaw, and then garnish. AMAZING.
October 16, 2012 12:59pm
ramjam
I get it with the house chips occasionally but it's usually waaay too salty to finish.  I'd stick with the corn chips.
October 16, 2012 1:18pm
Micah
The simplest news is the biggest. Tonight's dinner plans made!
October 16, 2012 1:41pm
Nathan
I get them with half and half chips. It's the best of both worlds.
October 16, 2012 6:37pm
Jen
My hubby gets them with fries instead. As debaucherous as it is, I can't resist stealing a few. Good thing I can ease my guilt with the amazing portabella sandwich.
October 17, 2012 5:07am
Caroline
You are missing out if you're not getting them on fries!
October 18, 2012 4:37pm
Jack
Am I the only one who feels the amount of cheese on the nachos overwhelms all the other deliciousness on the plate?
October 24, 2012 11:43am
Matthew
A cool idea that you can try with the BBQ Nachos is instead ordering the BBQ with chips, replace the chips with fries and it tastes soooo good.
September 24, 2013 10:02am
Tamika Tranell
Make a vegetarian option... add beans ... I always recommend the nachos to our guests who visit and plan on dining at Central... they're truly a fan fav!
August 13, 2020 3:44pm
Holly Whitfield
yum! I know they have a portobello mushroom, too.
August 13, 2020 3:51pm
Jason R
I haven’t had them in a bit, but the last time I subbed fries there wasn’t an upcharge, unless your considering health insurance premiums.
August 13, 2020 5:59pm
Holly Whitfield
Awesome! Jason R, this made me laugh.
August 17, 2020 11:34am
Omar Garcia
I've subbed with pork rinds a few times, felt like a gluttonous lil bitch.
September 17, 2020 12:15am