Your road trip must stop spot?
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Scott
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When visiting my parents in missouri it's Lamberts cafe, home of the throwed rolls...
Last trip out to az I had to stop at cracker barrel..
And we have a plethora of local places we go to regularly...
Like today, we are at disneyland with the kids. After we are done here, we will hit El Farolito for some bomb Mexican food.
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Last trip out to az I had to stop at cracker barrel..
And we have a plethora of local places we go to regularly...
Like today, we are at disneyland with the kids. After we are done here, we will hit El Farolito for some bomb Mexican food.
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If you are ever on I-5 south in SoCal, Pedro's Tacos in San Clemente (near Trestles/San Onofre) is a must.
Another great spot in SoCal is on Pacific Coast Highway near Doheny Beach State Park - Olamendis is arguably the best Mexican food around and has been frequented by pop stars, Presidents and billionaires (and it's not stupid expensive either). HIGHLY recommended.
Another great spot in SoCal is on Pacific Coast Highway near Doheny Beach State Park - Olamendis is arguably the best Mexican food around and has been frequented by pop stars, Presidents and billionaires (and it's not stupid expensive either). HIGHLY recommended.
Scott B.
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Seriously?
They are chain, started in TN, that stretches from NC to AZ, but not too far north.
When driving thru southern NM, you have to drop in on La Posta de Mesilla:
http://www.laposta-de-mesilla.com/
http://www.laposta-de-mesilla.com/
In Tucson area, I have a lot of suggestions, but for a fast food stop:
http://www.eegees.com/
A local chain that, new to me, has a location in Casa Grande now as well. Go for the frys with their signature ranch dressing on the side and an absolute must... the Eegee (a softly packed frozen slushy type drink) ... don't forget to ask about the flavor of the month.
Or...
A short hop (2 miles) off I-10 at Grant Rd:
http://www.elguerocanelo.com/
Get your fill of a Tucson staple food: the Sonoran hot dog. Made into mainstream fame on Man vs. Food.
http://www.eegees.com/
A local chain that, new to me, has a location in Casa Grande now as well. Go for the frys with their signature ranch dressing on the side and an absolute must... the Eegee (a softly packed frozen slushy type drink) ... don't forget to ask about the flavor of the month.
Or...
A short hop (2 miles) off I-10 at Grant Rd:
http://www.elguerocanelo.com/
Get your fill of a Tucson staple food: the Sonoran hot dog. Made into mainstream fame on Man vs. Food.
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No... they are the WALMART of the commercial restaurant industry capitalizing on nostalgia and faux "home-cooking." As a corporate restaurant chain, they have ultimately contributed to the demise of the small family-owned restaurants that truly represented the culture and heritage of their immediate locations.
Malamute
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Egads, brains.
After Mad Cow Disease became known, and Chronic Wasting Disease became more widespread, I avoid anything to do with brains or spinal cord tissue. I butcher my deers and don't cut into the spine or skull at all, just bone it all out as much as possible. Prion diseases are super creepy.
In England, they took sheep brain tissue infected with Mad Cow, burned it to ash, and the prions were still alive and viable.
Back on topic, I have lots of must stop places on road trips. They are usually related to good places to dog walk, and good rooms that are dog friendly.
Code Red
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I don't have pics, but I do have recommendations . . ..
Chuck's Bar-B-Que in Valley, Al.
Bessinger Bros Bar-B-Que (a.k.a. Piggy Park, etc...) around Columbia, SC.
Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Atlanta.
Jack's Cosmic Dogs - Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Hard Times Bar-B-Que, Pattison, Tx. (hope its still there)
If there's a trend, I can't see it . . . . . . .
Chuck's Bar-B-Que in Valley, Al.
Bessinger Bros Bar-B-Que (a.k.a. Piggy Park, etc...) around Columbia, SC.
Fat Matt's Rib Shack in Atlanta.
Jack's Cosmic Dogs - Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Hard Times Bar-B-Que, Pattison, Tx. (hope its still there)
If there's a trend, I can't see it . . . . . . .
F250inTX
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Hey West TX members.... I'm headed that way in a couple weeks with friends. I remember stopping , a couple years ago, at a little restaurant in I believe Van Horn? It is the place John Madden stops at each time he crosses the USA in his bus. GREAT food and the Madden collection is cool 
Anybody know what I'm talking about?
Anybody know what I'm talking about?
WUZombies
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Chuy's is a chain restaurant in Texas, it's OK food, there is much better to be had. We have one where I live and I've eaten at some of the others while traveling. Tortilleria Lizy is a local eatery in Van Horn, ate there a few months ago and it was excellent.Hey West TX members.... I'm headed that way in a couple weeks with friends. I remember stopping , a couple years ago, at a little restaurant in I believe Van Horn? It is the place John Madden stops at each time he crosses the USA in his bus. GREAT food and the Madden collection is cool
If you are anywhere near the southern end of San Antonio (or near SA if you're driving through for that matter) you can't find a better lunch than with Los Nortenos Polls Asados. The local PD guys took me there when I was teaching some law enforcement classes a few years ago and anytime I'm near I stop. The tomotillo/verde sauce is laced with something, that's the only way to explain how awesome and addicting it is. For about $10 and a visit to the converted gas station you get half a roasted chicken, rice, a roasted onion, pepper and homemade toritillas, I challenge you to find anything better.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Nortenos-Pollos-Asados/132621593506609
@Dave maybe we need a variation of the states guide broken down by town for these sorts of exceptional non-chain hole-in-the-wall spots? I'm not sure how that would be implimented, but if it could plot on a Google map (mymaps) and exported to KMZ for trip planning that would be cool, if not a bit overboard.
Gallowbraid
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TX - Rudys BBQ, creamed corn and sausage worth killing for.
Mid west - Culvers, CHEESE CURDS! They've expanded to the SE as well.
I too visit Cracker Barrel, but not for the food (horrible these days, quality had gone way down hill). I go because it's the only place outside of New England where you can readily buy maple candy from Maple Grove Farms in Vermont. My favorite candy since before birth. Luckily I get gallons of maple syrup during yearly visits to VT/NH/NY. Aunt Jemima and Mrs. Butterworth can take a hike.
Mid west - Culvers, CHEESE CURDS! They've expanded to the SE as well.
I too visit Cracker Barrel, but not for the food (horrible these days, quality had gone way down hill). I go because it's the only place outside of New England where you can readily buy maple candy from Maple Grove Farms in Vermont. My favorite candy since before birth. Luckily I get gallons of maple syrup during yearly visits to VT/NH/NY. Aunt Jemima and Mrs. Butterworth can take a hike.
Scott B.
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Debbie downer..... ;(
EDIT: But, I do agree with you. I'd just rather not think about it.
Scott B.
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TX - Rudys BBQ, creamed corn and sausage worth killing for.
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I second Rudy's. They are in NM also.
WUZombies
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You both need to hits Black's BBQ in Lockhart if you go through the hill country at any point. And Snow's, Smitty's...So many top notch old school places.