Don’t crave Beaver Nuggets and Jerky when on a long car trip? Don’t even know what the heck we are talking about? Then you haven’t been to Buc-ee’s, the largest convenience store in the world. One visit is all it takes to understand they live up to their claims of having the cleanest restrooms in the state.

Plan a trip along I-35 through West, Texas. Czech. Place GPS in car with Exit 353 in the route directions. Czech. Time last meal so hunger peaks at Exit 352. Czech. Plan well, my friends, and don't miss the opportunity to visit the Czech Stop! Cream cheese kolaches are the best!

Located on the west side of IH 35 north of Georgetown, Hardtails is the best hamburger we have had in a long time. Great buns at Hardtails!!!

Home of the best Mexican food in Texas and the best tortillas in the world. Karl eats here so often the staff knows his beverage of choice. Company lore has it that Los Gallos may be the reason that Endeavor Healthcare headquarters are located in New Braunfels.

Entering Monument Café is like stepping into a 1940’s dinner, the dark wood and shiny chrome add to the experience. While everything here is good, the daily specials are always tempting.

Yes, Rock Café in Stroud, Oklahoma has great eats and charm enough to keep a rack of custom coffee mugs on the wall for the early morning regulars and an impressive dollar bill origami collection that boggles the mind. Located on the famous Route 66. The grill is the key to the great food and has survived a fire and seared over 5 million burgers!

As if the giant slice-of-pie sign on the building isn’t reason enough to visit, the actual pies are also great… no debate on that among the team.

The best fish tacos in the USA reside at Josie’s. Her special sauce has been often imitated but never duplicated. Bring your fresh catch in and they will cook your fish on their seasoned grill and you will not be disappointed.