Green Ghost Tacos is a mexican restaurant in Jackson.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Steak tacos on corn tortillas with house salsa verde
Tip: One of the city's only late-night taco spots open until midnight; a post-bar essential.
Address: 565 Taylor St, Jackson, MS 39216
The Manship serves wood-fired pizzettas, fish tacos, and fire-forward American food, one of Belhaven's most reliable lunch and casual dinner options.
Order: Fried fish tacos at lunch, or a wood-fired pizzetta at happy hour
Tip: The 3pm-6pm weekday happy hour is one of Belhaven's best-kept secrets.
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village serves gyro plates, hummus, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, and baked feta dip at counter prices in Midtown.
Order: Gyro plate with hummus and pita, or the baked feta dip to start
Tip: Open seven days, one of the area's most reliable quick-service options near the I-55 corridor.
Crazy Cat Eat Up is a BYOB neighbourhood kitchen in Midtown, with a celebrated short rib sandwich and weekend brunch plates for devoted regulars.
Order: Short rib sandwich at lunch, or the bread pudding for dessert at any meal
Tip: Bring a bottle from Briarwood Wine around the corner; it is a BYOB establishment.
Amerigo Italian in Fondren's Duling School building has served pasta, pizza, and seafood to Jackson families since 1987, earning a loyal reputation.
Order: Daily pasta special, or the wood-roasted salmon with seasonal vegetables
Tip: No reservations; the lunch menu from 11:00-14:00 has the shortest wait times.
BRAVO! Italian at Highland Village serves familiar pastas, pizza, fresh seafood, and a relaxed Italian-American atmosphere that Jackson families love.
Order: Pasta of the day, or the wood-roasted chicken with Italian herbs
Tip: Weekday lunch specials from 11:00-14:00 are the best value offering in the room.
CHAR Restaurant at Highland Village is Jackson's steakhouse, with USDA Prime beef, Southern sides, and a Sunday jazz brunch worth the detour.
Order: Prime bone-in ribeye with double-baked potato, or the blue plate lunch specials
Tip: Blue plate lunch specials Tuesday through Friday are the best deal at this address.
