Fat Larry's

Cordova's everyday BBQ habit, priced for regulars

Fat Larry's is a barbecue restaurant in Memphis, Tennessee.

Fat Larry's is a Cordova-area institution that proves great Memphis barbecue does not require a pilgrimage to Midtown or South Memphis. It is a small, plainspoken joint where suburban regulars get their everyday smoke fix without the tourist markup or the destination wait.

The chopped pork sandwich is the calling card, piled high and priced right, hand-chopped shoulder with a good balance of bark and tender interior. The rib tips run smoky and tender, the smoked sausage carries a snap off the pit, and the baked beans get their depth straight from the smoker. Nothing here is chasing a trophy; it is honest, generous barbecue at prices that keep the neighborhood coming back weekly. For the east side, a stacked sandwich and a plate of tips is the whole point, and Fat Larry's delivers it without fuss.

• Style: Memphis Style
• Price: $
• Neighborhood: Cordova
• Serving since 1998

What to order

• Chopped Pork Sandwich
• Rib Tips
• Smoked Sausage
• Baked Beans

How it scores — 8.3/10 overall

• Smoke: 8.2/10
• Bark: 8.0/10
• Tenderness: 8.5/10
• Consistency: 8.5/10
• Value: 9.5/10
• Atmosphere: 7.0/10

Visiting

• Address: 7537 US Hwy 70, Bartlett, TN 38133
• Phone: (901) 386-1900

Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30am–8pm

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