What to order at Green Ghost Tacos

Must order
Two steak tacos on corn tortillas with house salsa verde
The dish to know
Authentic Mexican tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas
Editor tip
Open late most nights; a reliable post-event taco fix in the Fondren area.
CuisineMexican Street Tacos
Price$
HoursMon 11:00-21:00; Tue 11:00-23:00; Wed 11:00-21:00; Thu-Sat 11:00-23:00; Sun 11:00-23:00
The dishAuthentic Mexican tacos on gluten-free corn tortillas
Last verified

Must 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.

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Address: 565 Taylor St, Jackson, MS 39216

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Brent's Drugs Counter ★ 4.3

American Diner$Mon-Thu 07:00-16:00; Fri 07:00-20:00; Sat 08:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-14:00

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.

655 Duling Ave, Jackson, MS 39216

Eddie Wright BBQ ★ 4.0

BBQ$Wed-Fri 12:00-18:00; Sat-Sun 16:00-20:00

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.

Jackson, MS 39213

Taqueria Mi Bonita ★ 3.7

Taqueria$Mon-Wed 11:00-15:00; Mon-Wed 17:00-20:30

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.

5850 Ridgewood Rd, Jackson, MS 39211

Aplos Mediterranean Counter ★ 3.9

Mediterranean$Mon-Sun 11:00-21:00

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.

4500 Interstate 55 N, Suite 174, Jackson, MS 39211

Big Apple Inn ★ 4.5

Soul Food$Tue-Sat 08:00-21:00; closed Sun-Mon

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.

509 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202

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