Vendors, food trucks and stalls: the cheapest, fastest, frequently best food in Jackson.

Food tour in Jackson

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Big Apple Inn

Order Pig ear sandwich with mustard, and a smoke (smoked sausage sandwich) on the side

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.

Green Ghost Tacos

Order Two steak tacos on corn tortillas with house salsa verde

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.

Brent's Drugs Counter

Order Brent's Burger with onion rings and a milkshake at the original counter

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.

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Eddie Wright BBQ

Order Lemon pepper rib tips or a smoked turkey leg with house sauce

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.

Taqueria Mi Bonita

Order Steak or al pastor tacos with house salsas; the traditional preparation stands apart from Tex-Mex options in Jackson

Taqueria Mi Bonita is a Jackson taqueria on Ridgewood Road serving authentic Mexican street tacos with traditional seasonings for the north Jackson community.

Aplos Mediterranean Counter

Order Gyro wrap with hummus and fresh vegetables, or the Neapolitan pizza slice

Aplos Mediterranean at Highland Village is Jackson's best counter-service street food: gyro wraps, hummus platters, and wood-fired Neapolitan pizza at prices.

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