Abe's Bar-B-Q
Long-standing barbecue joint at the legendary Highways 61 and 49 crossroads in Clarksdale, one of Mississippi's oldest barbecue restaurants.
Founded by Lebanese immigrant Abe Davis, the restaurant has operated since 1937 at 616 North State Street, the crossroads where Highways 61 and 49 meet. It is known as the longest continuously operating barbecue restaurant in Mississippi and is now run by his grandchildren. The signature items are the pulled pork sandwich and Delta hot tamales made to Abe's original recipe. They can be ordered plain, with chili, or with chili and cheese. The 'Tamaco' serves tamales on a salad. It is a stop on the Mississippi Hot Tamale Trail. About USD 10–15 per person.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat about 10:00–20:00; Sun 11:00–13:30 or 14:00
Nearby sights
- The Crossroads
- Riverside Hotel
- Delta Blues Museum
- Downtown Clarksdale
- Red's Lounge
- Ground Zero Blues Club
- Shack Up Inn
- Delta Cultural Center