The fastest, cheapest, frequently best food on Jackson's streets.
Vendors, food trucks and stalls: the cheapest, fastest, frequently best food in Jackson.
Big Apple Inn on Farish Street is the most significant counter in Jackson - a civil-rights landmark since 1939 serving pig ear sandwiches and hand-rolled.
Try: Pig ear sandwich, smoke sausage sandwich, hot tamales
Order: Pig ear sandwich with mustard, and a smoke (smoked sausage sandwich) on the side
Tip: A tamale dozen to go costs around $10 and connects directly to the Delta hot tamale tradition.
Green Ghost Tacos is Jackson's most authentic Mexican street taco counter, with small-batch preparations on gluten-free corn tortillas with no MSG added.
Try: Authentic Mexican tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas
Order: Two steak tacos on corn tortillas with house salsa verde
Tip: Open late most nights; a reliable post-event taco fix in the Fondren area.
The counter at Brent's Drugs is Jackson's most authentic street-food experience: a 1946 soda fountain where counter stools face the grill and burgers.
Try: Classic diner burger and milkshake at the original soda fountain
Order: Brent's Burger with onion rings and a milkshake at the original counter
Tip: Counter seating at the soda fountain is first-come; the morning rush clears by 09:30.
Eddie Wright BBQ is a veteran-owned Jackson pit operation serving lemon pepper rib tips and smoked turkey legs from the pitmaster's North Jackson base.
Try: Lemon pepper rib tips, smoked turkey legs, and fall-off-the-bone ribs
Order: Lemon pepper rib tips or a smoked turkey leg with house sauce
Tip: Check the Facebook page for the weekly location and schedule before heading out, as the truck moves between spots.
Taqueria Mi Bonita is a Jackson taqueria on Ridgewood Road serving authentic Mexican street tacos with traditional seasonings for the north Jackson community.
Try: Authentic Mexican street tacos with traditional seasonings
Order: Steak or al pastor tacos with house salsas; the traditional preparation stands apart from Tex-Mex options in Jackson
Tip: Arrive at opening on weekday evenings as the most popular taco fillings sell out before the 20:30 close.
Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village is Jackson's best counter-service street food: gyro wraps, hummus platters, and wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at prices.
Try: Mediterranean wraps, gyro plates, and Neapolitan pizza by the slice
Order: Gyro wrap with hummus and fresh vegetables, or the Neapolitan pizza slice
Tip: One of the few counter-service options in Jackson that consistently draws positive reviews for quality.