101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown
Chowdown Countdown's Guide to Chowdown Countdown 60-41
Albuquerque
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45. Cecilia's Cafe
Check out an authentic New Mexican soul food in Albuquerque where they feature a pulled pork sandwich so juicy, it comes with a full-sized kitchen apron.
230 6th St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102Website » See on Map »
Boise
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43. Big Jud's Country Diner
In a state famous for potatoes, we found a diner famous for giant, crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside french fries and Frisbee-sized burgers!
1289 S Protest Rd., Boise, ID 83706-3181Website » See on Map »
Chicago
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46. Superdawg Drive Inn
Visit this iconic Chicago establishment, where you can get served the perfect Chicago dog at the last remaining drive-in restaurant in Chicago.
6363 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60646Website » See on Map »
Florida
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59. Munchies 420 Cafe
Satisy your late night cravings at Munchies, where you can get anything from deep-fried Twinkies to giant overstuffed sandwiches like the Fat Sandy.
6639 Superior Ave., Sarasota, FL 34231Website » See on Map »
Maryland
RESTAURANT
57. Chick and Ruth's Delly
Chick and Ruth's thick and creamy milkshakes are good enough to share with a friend ... or 2 ... or 10.
165 Main St., Annapolis, MD 21401Website » See on Map »
54. Steak & Main
Don't miss Steak & Main's Great Steak Challenge, where in order ot win $100 and bragging rights you must consume 6 juicy steaks with a side of vegetables and a potato!
107 S. Main St., North East, MD 21901Website » See on Map »
Memphis
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55. Interstate Bar-BQ Restaurant
You can't visit Memphis without visiting the Interstate. The BBQ sauce is so finger-licking good, they put it on everything from nachos to salad.
2265 S. Third St., Memphis, TN 38109Website » See on Map »
Minneapolis-St. Paul
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47. Matt's Bar
Head to the home of the "Jucy Lucy," a legendary burger in Minneapolis, which is made up of 2 beef patties fused together with a hot, molten core of American cheese.
3500 S Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55407Website » See on Map »
Mississippi
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44. Doe's Eat Place
You would never guess from its humble appearance but Doe's boasts some of the best steaks in the country that you order not by the ounce, but by the pound.
502 Nelson St., Greenville, MS 38701Website » See on Map »
New Jersey
RESTAURANT
49. Country Pancake House
At the Country Pancake House in Ridgewood, NY, not only do their pancakes come the size of a manhole cover, but they also come in a mind-boggling number of varities including shrimp and prosciutto.
140 E Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450See on Map »
New York
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60. Sylvia's Restaurant
We tear into world-famous fried chicken and ribs at Sylvia's -- the heart and soul of food in Harlem, NY.
328 Lenox Ave., New York, NY 10027Website » See on Map »
51. Max and Mina's Ice Cream
A Max and Mina's, along with the classics, they're scooping up off-beat flavors like corn-on-the-cob, beer and nuts.
71-26 Main St., Flushing, NY 11367Website » See on Map »
Omaha
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56. Big Mama's Kitchen
Visit this old school cafeteria-turned-restaurant in Nebraska that dishes out huge helpings of some of the best soul food in the country.
3223 N. 45th St., Turning Point Campus, Bldg A, Omaha, NE 68104Website » See on Map »
Philadelphia
RESTAURANT
50. DiNic's in the Reading Terminal Market
DiNic's boasts Philly's other favorite sandwich -- the roat pork sandwich, made with thinkly sliced pieces of pork, soaked in pork jus.
1136 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19147Website » See on Map »
Phoenix
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41. Chino Bandido
This Mexican-Chinese takeout fusion spot might sound strange but we found out what makes the grub at this eatery not only unique, but also addictive!
15414 n 19th Ave., Suite K, Phoenix, AZ 85032Website » See on Map »
San Francisco
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58. Taqueria La Cumbre
Pay homage to the birthplace of the over-stuffed, Mission-style burrito in San Francisco.
515 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA 94110See on Map »
St. Louis
RESTAURANT
48. Pappy's Smokehouse
At Pappy's there's a 100 years of experience between the pitmasters who serve up the Memphis-style BBQ. If you can't decide what to order get a Big Ben combo from the "Greatest Hits" menu.
3106 Olive St., St. Louis, MO 63103Website » See on Map »
Texas
RESTAURANT
53. Juan in a Million
We chow down on Juan in a Million's famous El Taco Grande -- a tasty breakfast taco stuffed with eggs, potatoes, bacon and cheese.
2300 Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78702Website » See on Map »
42. Sodolak's Original Country Inn
Have you ever had chicken-fried bacon? This crispy, greasy delight also comes with its own side of cream-based gravy for dipping!
9711 Fm 60 Rd. E, Snook, TX 77878See on Map »
52. Big Lou's Pizza
It's true that everything's bigger in Texas, including Big Lou's Pizza where you can order a 30-lb. 42-inch pie!
2048 S. WW White Rd., San Antonio, TX 78222See on Map »
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