Nachos. A true indulgence, a Friday night meal that promises full-on decadence, the kind of meal that you feel tomorrow but oh how you love it tonight. The classically Tex-Mex dish gets a new spin in Nashville, where the locally lauded Central BBQ puts a meaty spin on a fan favorite. Central BBQ has multiple locations throughout the state, which is all the better for folks looking to snag a massive plate of meat and chips. Sign us up!

Central BBQ - Facebook True Tennessee bbq lovers might find themselves a bit surprised at first. Central BBQ, they wonder, scratching their heads. Isn’t that a Memphis thing? It sure is! The famed Memphis bbq joint has just opened their Central BBQ Capitol View location in Nashville, Tennessee.

Central BBQ - Facebook You’ll still be finding the same knowledgeable, hospitable service…

Central BBQ - Facebook …and even the menu keeps fan favorites at the forefront. Sausage and cheese plates, wings and meat-centric sandwiches still make up the heart of the menu.

Central BBQ - Facebook Of course, it’s the nachos that we’re here for. The pork bbq nachos, that is. Slow-smoked, pulled pork is served on a bed of crispy chips and topped with cheese, cheese sauce, bbq sauce, jalapenos and a shiver of spices known as the BBQ shake.

Central BBQ - Facebook It’s a fan favorite! There’s also a beef, chicken or turkey bbq nachos option, if you’d rather mix up your meats. We’d recommend trying out the pork, though! It’s a truly decadent experience.

Central BBQ - Facebook The new location in Nashville mirrors the Memphis locations, and is located in the heart of downtown. You’ll find it sharing space with local favorite ML Rose, Clean Juice, Your Pie and Starbucks on 11th Avenue.

Central BBQ - Facebook Will you be joining? Visit for yourself from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. If you happen to be in Memphis, there are a few locations on the westside of the state as well. Happy noshing, Nashville!

You can find more information about Central BBQ by way of its official Facebook page.

Central BBQ - Facebook

True Tennessee bbq lovers might find themselves a bit surprised at first. Central BBQ, they wonder, scratching their heads. Isn’t that a Memphis thing? It sure is! The famed Memphis bbq joint has just opened their Central BBQ Capitol View location in Nashville, Tennessee.

You’ll still be finding the same knowledgeable, hospitable service…

…and even the menu keeps fan favorites at the forefront. Sausage and cheese plates, wings and meat-centric sandwiches still make up the heart of the menu.

Of course, it’s the nachos that we’re here for. The pork bbq nachos, that is. Slow-smoked, pulled pork is served on a bed of crispy chips and topped with cheese, cheese sauce, bbq sauce, jalapenos and a shiver of spices known as the BBQ shake.

It’s a fan favorite! There’s also a beef, chicken or turkey bbq nachos option, if you’d rather mix up your meats. We’d recommend trying out the pork, though! It’s a truly decadent experience.

The new location in Nashville mirrors the Memphis locations, and is located in the heart of downtown. You’ll find it sharing space with local favorite ML Rose, Clean Juice, Your Pie and Starbucks on 11th Avenue.

Will you be joining? Visit for yourself from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week. If you happen to be in Memphis, there are a few locations on the westside of the state as well. Happy noshing, Nashville!

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Address: 408 11th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203, USA