Mexican
136. Dilworth's Tamales Shop, Corinth, MS; (662) 665-0833. Tamales here have reached legendary status.
137. El Azteca, Austin, TX; (512) 477-4701. Everyone packs this place for cabrito--barbecued goat.
138. El Taco Veloz, Atlanta, GA; (770) 936-9094. Enjoy the soft tacos with carnitas (little chunks of fried pork).
139. Fonda San Miguel, Austin, TX; (512) 459-4121. Order the Camarones en Salsa Verde (shrimp in spicy sauce).
140. L & J Café, El Paso, TX; (915) 566-8418. Green enchiladas reign supreme in this institution by the graveyard.
141. Mexico Joe's, Stillwater, OK; (405) 372-1169. Go for the flautas and made-fresh-daily salsa.
142. Mi Cocina, Dallas, TX; (214) 521-6426. Mama's Chicken Tacos come with melted cheese and fresh avocado.
143. Pedro's Tamales, Lubbock, TX; (806) 745-9531 or www.pedrostamales.com. Sirloin steak in a husk can be ordered at the drive-through.
144. Fat Mama's Tamales, Natchez, MS; (601) 442-4548. Get two dozen and plenty of napkins to go.
145. Reata, Fort Worth, TX; (817) 336-1009. Try the tenderloin tamale topped with pecan-pesto mash and sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
146. Rosario's, San Antonio, TX; (210) 223-1806. Cheese enchiladas served up in a hip atmosphere.
147. Walker's Drive-In, Jackson, MS; (601) 982-2633. A tamale kicked up 20 notches or so.
Name Brands
You shouldn't have to look much farther than your own neighborhood for most of these items.
148. Goo Goo Cluster, Nashville, TN; 1-800-226-4340 or www.googoo.com. For a cool treat on on a hot summer's night, enjoy one straight from the fridge.
149. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Winston-Salem, NC; 1-800-457-4779 or www.krispykreme.com. You know when to stop: "Hot Now!"
150. MoonPie, Chattanooga, TN; www.moonpie.com. Try a chocolate one after microwaving it for 10 seconds.
151. Slim Jim; www.slimjim.com. The original-flavor meat stick is great for a long road trip.
152. Texas Pete Hot Sauce, Winston-Salem, NC; www.texaspete.com. Flavor and taste with a zip of hot.
153. Zapp's Potato Chips, Gramercy, LA; 1-800-468-2447 or www.zapps.com. The Cajun Crawtaters bring a spice reminiscent of New Orleans.
