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One & Only BBQ

Cordova, ·$$
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“Cordova's neighborhood link in the One & Only family”

This Timber Creek Drive storefront is the Cordova face of One & Only BBQ, the local brand that grew from a single Memphis smokehouse into a small family of locations. It is a counter-serve neighborhood pit, the sort of place east-side regulars fold into a weekly routine without a second thought. The cooking follows the One & Only playbook: smoky dry-rub ribs with a clean bark, wet ribs sauced for the other half of the debate, and pulled pork chopped for sandwiches. The barbecue wings carry real hickory rather than a fryer's crutch, and snappy smoked sausage gives the tray range. There is no destination-dining pretense here, just the brand's dependable smoke translated to a suburban corner, which is exactly what keeps the Timber Creek counter busy through a working week.

Know Before You Go

Hours
Daily 10am–10pm
Price
Mid-range ($$)
Don't miss
Dry Rub Ribs, Wet Ribs, and Pulled Pork Sandwich

What to Order

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Dry Rub Ribs
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Wet Ribs
3
Pulled Pork Sandwich
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BBQ Wings
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Smoked Sausage

Why It Stands Out

The Cordova storefront of a local brand that grew from one Memphis smokehouse, serving the One & Only playbook of dry-rub ribs and hickory-smoked wings. It is the suburban counter east-siders fold into the week.

Quick Facts

Address
153 Timber Creek Dr, Cordova, TN 38018-4235
Hours
Daily 10am–10pm
Price Range
$$
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One & Only BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at One & Only BBQ?

Regulars point to Dry Rub Ribs, Wet Ribs, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and BBQ Wings.

What are One & Only BBQ's hours?

Daily 10am–10pm

Is One & Only BBQ expensive?

One & Only BBQ is mid-range ($$).

What kind of barbecue does One & Only BBQ serve?

One & Only BBQ serves Memphis Style barbecue — Memphis BBQ is rib country. The great debate is wet vs. dry: dry ribs are coated in a paprika-heavy spice rub and served without sauce, while wet ribs are glazed with a tomato-vinegar based sauce. Memphis also claims BBQ spaghetti and the BBQ nachos.