Service was great. Had the bbq pork plate. Meat did not have a Smokey taste. Appeared that the pork was cooked on the griddle. Beans were straight from a can. No bbq taste what so ever. Kinda pricey, definitely will not be returning read more

My friend and I went to this establishment last Saturday and we were so excited, but was quickly disappointed. The frozen patty that was supposed to be a burger was cold, my pulled pork sandwich was cold and our fries were cold as well...our waitress was very rude. She acted as if she didn't want to serve us and we were willing to tip her well! Needless to say, we found BBQ else where and they were welcoming and the food was fulfilling. read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - Frozen burger and cold fries - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

The food was great. The server friendly . My plate was BBQ brisket. My sisters had a huge potato. Large portions .Will definitely be back here read more

Abe's (formerly the Delta Inn) has been justifiably famous for their Mississippi Delta Hot Tamales AND barbecue pork since 1924!! Delta Tamales are made with spiced pork, spiced corn meal and then simmered in spiced water so they have more heat and more flavor than traditional Mexican tamales. The tamales at Abes have a little simmering liquid spooned over them to make them extra moist. They are amazing!!! This Texan has seen the light!! Pork rib tips are tender with crispy edges and oh, so moist!! They are dressed in a tangy barbecue sauce that enhances the meat without overpowering the flavor. This is an iconic Delta cultural heritage spot, well worth an out-of-the way pilgrimage. The food lives up to the history here. 5 sell-your-soul stars!! read more

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Best bar b q I have ever had in the South. I have been to bbq restaurants in several states including North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, Florida, and Mississippi. This is the best of all those states as none of them compare. I absolutely love this restaurant. I sometimes can't to visit here when I am in the area. Great customer service, delicious food, splendid atmosphere and great hospitality is what you get here when get here. Yes, I highly recommend Abes Bar B Q. The food and customer service is the best. I walked in and they acknowledged me. I sat down and looked at their menu as all menus are conveniently located on all tables. They come over and take our drink order. They come back within a couple minutes with our drinks and then take our food order. The bbq sandwich and French fries are always delicious along with a Coke. If they are busy and you need a refill, just walk over the the fountain drink machine and get a refill your self. After all, that's what is there for. read more

Did not enjoy this at all. The pulled pork appeared to have been reheated in a microwave causing it to turn very greasy. The chili suffered the same fate. The atmosphere was charming. From the price and the quality, this apparently has turned into a tourist trap like a lot of other places that gain media attention. They seem to have stopped caring about the food quality just have the attitude of bring some money and hopefully enough unsuspecting people will read about it and come along to keep them going. Was not very busy when I was there. Gas prices high. Maybe I was there at the wrong time for the locals. read more

My husband claims the tamales were excellent. But my big chopped beef sandwich was . The slaw they put on it killed any taste of what was supposed to be bbq. The portion size was ample. But the quality and taste was bland. So why the one star. Service, we went in the middle of the afternoon, not empty but not crowded either. No menu was offered no idea of what was available. Sprite in a can. So that they can charge for refills, great marketing strategy. Unfortunately we were never asked if we wanted or needed anything else. If you aren't paying for quality food, then at least offer quality service. 11 years ago when we first came to this tourist icon of all things blues it was better. Now it is just bland. Too much money for very little in return. read more

Sorry, but not a fan of this famous barbecue joint. Hubby got the pork sandwich and believe it or not it was sliced, not pulled, pork. I got the ribs and they were tasteless and dry, dry, dry. The only barbecue sauce available is heavy on the vinegar side. The slaw is simply sliced cabbage with vinegar. Not a creamy bite in sight. Baked beans seem straight out of the can! Very disappointing as this was high on our list of places to try. read more

We happened to meet the owner at the Clarksdale Deep Blues festival and went to eat at his place. ALL the locals highly recommend the barbecue, chili cheeseburger and chili tamales. The people in this town are amazing and are so welcoming. We can say that the chili tamales are out of this world. The chili cheeseburger with sauce and slaw is indescribably good! Our next try will be the ribs and plan to take some back home to Lewiburg TN. Sam your place is fabulous and so are all you folks! We will definitely be back whenever we visit! Thanks for the great food and hospitality!! read more

Abes kinda has Clarksdale trapped. There just aren't many places to eat in Clarksdale so it's almost like they don't really try. The ribs were dry and overcooked. The fries were were cold and soggy (even though I specifically asked for extra crisp fries). Slaw was rough chopped cabbage soaked in vinegar. Not a pleasant, crunchy tangy slaw. They get 2 stars because the people are nice. It seems as if they want the tourist trade. read more

Friendly staff and awesome BBQ! Sitting at the crossroads, a great view and even an outdoor seating area. Historic connections and deep roots, this is one of Clarksdale's best restaurants! read more

I read about Abe's in a book about the Mississippi Blues Trail. My Smoked Ribs have a balanced smoke flavor and savory tangy vinegar and tomato bbq sauce. A little on the tough side for my liking, but still great. The baked beans were lackluster and have room for improvement. Great atmosphere and memorabilia and will recommend it to friends. read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - Abe's Storefront - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

Ordered a dozen tamales and only got nine. I guess they thought I didn't know how to count to twelve. They also said the tamales came with crackers and slaw-- they lie. Don't you just hate ordering twelve tamales with crackers and slaw and getting absolutely none of those things? Even if we neglect that, the barbeque sandwich was pretty weak. This is very basic barbeque that masquerades as a must-see establishment. read more

3 things to order here..... Big Abe BBQ Pork, Chili Cheese Fries & Tamales. Classic BBQ at it's best, you'll smell it the second you get out of your car. The tamales have to be hand made and cooked in this amazing Mole sauce. The Big Abe has three slices of bread, slaw and great tasting pork. If you order the Chili Cheese Fries keep the napkins handy, the chili reminds me of Skyline. A great place to spend the lunch hour. read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - Chili Cheese Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

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This was my least favorite bbq place of 4 on my Memphis / Clarksdale road trip. There was nothing bad with my pulled pork sandwich with fries, but nothing out of the ordinary either. An adequate serving of pork with a layer of slaw for $5, fries extra. Since I was coming off a large lunch, I didn't order any of the tamales they boast about. Nor did I have any ribs or beans, items that might have swayed my rating. Serving food since 1924 is quite a remarkable achievement. I was amazed at how many hamburgers were being ordered at tables around me, maybe the locals know something they don't promote to us tourists? read more

This place is a Clarksdale institution since 1924 located at the famous crossroads in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Go in for a barbecue and a brew the tamales are pretty darn good they even have a few Lebanese dishes on the menu like stuffed grape leaves truly original and authentic experience. read more

You HAVE visit Abe's when you come to Clarksdale! Located right at the Crossroads! :)

Right across from the crossroads, where Robert Johnson sold his soul, sits Abe's Bar-B-Q. This seems to be an icon in Clarksdale as we found it busy at 4:30p when we stopped on the way to the Juke Joint Fest and when we returned, just before 8pm, it was still busy. The place was hopping. None of us were thrilled with the BBQ sauce, but we all felt it complimented the pork sandwich. We took a consensus vote, on a scale of 1 - 5, and here are our ratings. Pork Sandwich (Big Abe) - 4 (the combination of pork, bun, and slaw works) Potato Salad - 4 (loved the flavor, could use some celery for crunch) Beans - 3 Pecan Pie - 4 (I thought it was great, but got down voted to a 4 by others) Atmosphere - 4 (very comfortable place) We all agreed that's we'd definitely return. JTP BBQ Authority read more

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Had the rib plate at lunch. Well cooked, nice color inside, nice char on the out. Very generous portion and very tender. In terms of just grading the meat itself, it's one of the best rib plates I've been served anywhere. Good but not great sides. Good service and friendly employees. Clean establishment. The only downside to me is their sauce. It's a heavy vinegar with some other sauces mixed in - I think maybe they said Worcestershire and ketchup or something like that? It was not to my taste at all. I prefer sauces more on the spicy/sweet end of the spectrum. read more

The pork ribs here are so delicious that I ordered them two nights in a row back to back. The meat right on the bone tastes like prosciutto!! These were the happiest pig bones I've ever gnarled on. The fresh homemade cole slaw is heavenly, more pickled than dressed, sliced longways, super crunchy and without any of the cabbage funk smell or taste. The staff is super sweet, and you should not leave Clarksdale without eating here. Beer served and they close early. I honestly can't say which was my favorite, the ribs or the slaw because they both are so top notch! Order the whole rack and be glad you did. The ribs are plenty but they are SO good, your tummy will cry out more more more! read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - I swear the meat near the bone tastes like prosciutto!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

We went to Abe's for lunch when passing through Clarksdale. I order a rib tip plate and my husband ordered a pulled pork plate. They served my plate exactly as I asked, as I have dietary restrictions. They were super friendly and the service was very good. The barbecue had a great taste although it was really greasy, the reason for only four stars. The sides we ordered were wonderful! Great potato salad and baked beans! Over all it was a great experience. read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - Great rib tip plate! - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

Delicious pulled pork BBQ sandwich, fries, and baked beans!! We'd eaten, at Abe's a few years ago and loved it. Had to have it again.

Great BBQ! We visited while staying in town, super friendly staff. Food was great! Will be back.

Had to check out the birthplace of the Blues and right at the crossroads, is this barbeque restaurant. My husband had the rib tip platter and Not being hungry enough for the rib plate which I initially wanted to order, ended up ordering a cheeseburger. The puke of rib tips my husband got was absolutely delicious. It was dry rub but juicy and the flavor was something like the peppered jerky and Smokey bbq. While my burger was great, I ended up picking at his. read more

I had the BBQ Pork sandwich. This was one of, if not the best BBQ Pork I have ever tasted. Coleslaw is the way I like it too! Vinegar based instead of a too saucy mayo. Yummmm! We may be back before this holiday is over in Clarksdale. read more

Not as well thought out with the seasoning and service is too slow waiting the decor needs cleaning and updated

Great service & atmosphere. Food was good! The chili cheese fries were sooooo awesome! Definitely visiting again read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - Cheeseburger with bacon Chili cheese fries - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

Abe's is a must stop in Clarksdale. We love their tamales with cheese and chili. Their pulled pork is delicious too, and we always get some sauce to take home to Memphis. read more

I ordered the bbq beef plate and it was terrible. Don't order it! I love bbq but the beef had a weird smell and it looked like a mixture of different types of meats. I ended up leaving most the meal (basically just ate the fries and bread) and headed to burger king for a burger. Very disappointed! read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

I'll rate Abe's pulled pork with tangy slaw and their homemade BBQ sauce up there as one of my favorites. Going in, I didn't know what to expect, but it was VERY good. I'll be back next time I'm in the area. read more

On the Delta Blues Trail and stopped to get some BBQ. Good ribs, excellent "Come Back Sauce," and the best cole slaw ever. Our lovely waitress, Lucille, even accommodated my vegetarian friend. I'd come back. read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - Bombski cole slaw, too! - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

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Hands down the best BBQ in MS, but likely in the Top 50 within the US. I have traveled to many places and have had lots of bbq varieties, this has been my absolute favorite so far. A bit of a hole in the wall due to its age and long history, but the food well makes up for it! I highly recommend trying the "Big Abe's Pulled Pork Sandwich" (I pass on the Slaw, but you may like it with... Make sure to use extra sauce from the table, it's amazing!) I guarantee you will not leave disappointed! read more

Abe's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Clarksdale, Mississippi

The tamales. Get them. And then get extra to take home. You will be surprised at how quickly three tamales can disappear! This place is located right across from The Crossroads and its a fun location for a quick lunch or dinner. The bbq was a little tough and dry though but the potato salad was awesome. read more

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I took a road trip from Knoxville to New Orleans along the "Blues Trail" and stopped in for lunch at Abe's, ground zero - the famed intersection of Routes 49 and 61 - in the heart of Delta Blues country, Clarksdale, MS. The food was delicious - great bbq and tamales, it was a cool, non-descript little place with photos of famed visitors and locals (typically blues and rock 'n' roll musicians) along the walls, the service was friendly and so were the other patrons. I met a fellow who had been the former mayor of Clarksdale - very nice guy. Abe's has been in continuous operation since the 1920s, and in brief, whether you're a blues apostle or simply like good plain food, you must visit Clarksdale and Abe's. read more

Excellent BBQ, hands-down. Certainly one of the best restaurant offerings anywhere near Clarksdale. Had the pork plate with potato salad and cole slaw and everything was excellent. They have been featured on TV and in various magazines and I can see why. They certainly have it figured out. If you are in passing by and need a meal be sure to stop by; you won't be disappointed. read more

Nice little spot at the crossroads in Clarksdale. I ordered the BBQ Pork plate with potato salad and slaw. The sides were my favorite and the meat was good but came out shaved. Being in the south I am just used to pulled so the texture was different. All in all I liked the place! read more

Abe's has a big reputation and lives up to it. Fans and fame hasn't gotten to it's head. The portions are still big. The service still friendly and unhurried. The prices still dirt cheap. It hasn't followed the path of other establishments that cynically and greedily overcharge because they can - because they've got 'institutional' status. Despite having been around since 1924, despite the pilgrims and gourmet accolades, it seems to still not really believe the hype. It's admirably immune to bullshit. My BBQ pork sammich was simple, juicy, tender, tasty. Slaw was done in vinegar sans mayo. It satisfied. The tamales were spicy and tasty too. I like the food but more, I like what this joint represents. Good food, simplicity, honesty, value for money, and humility. Six out of five. read more

Great sandwiches, slaw and sauce! Friendly excellent service, even during the rush of lunch during the Sunflower Blues Festival. The ribs are tender, smoky and fall off the bone. The sauce is a good balance of spices and smoke, with sweetness that has a tiny bit of tart to it. read more

Great service. Great ribs. Great sandwiches. We could barely stop eating. Worth a visit when you check out legendary crossroads. Pop in for lunch read more

Does it get any better?! I don't think so.... very down home, very friendly and very very good. We ate here last Saturday afternoon on our way thru MS on our blues tour. I know my "city" friends were a little freaked out when I layed down the "no chains" rule for this trip. However, after a stop here....they were thanking me. For me..BBQ pork plate. Outstanding. The vinegar slaw was perfect and for some reason, the bread never tasted so good. read more