Rhythm, Roots & Southern Welcome

Tupelo, Mississippi, is known around the world as the birthplace of Elvis Presley and the headquarters of one of the top ten most visited national parks in the country. What you may not know, is that Tupelo is a destination for foodies. With over 200 restaurants, the city where anything is possible has something to satisfy every palate. 

Tupelo’s local eateries offer everything from fine dining to quick service and all things in between. Start your day with breakfast at D’Cracked Egg in Downtown Tupelo. Try D’Waffle N Clucker, one of their signature waffle sandwiches, served with either spicy or crispy chicken and spicy maple aioli. Head to Vanelli’s for lunch while you’re downtown and enjoy their famous Greek salad and house made pizza. 

Tupelo is home to a plethora of ethnic eateries offering flavors from both far and wide. Sao Thai prepares authentic Thai food near the Barnes Crossing District. Enjoy Thai fried rice or crispy duck in their intimate dining room. Loco Taco serves crazy good food in West Tupelo. Try the Tlayuda, a gigantic corn tostada from Oaxaca with your choice of protein, black beans, cheeses, chimichurri sauce, salsa verde, and oscar sauce. Enjoy it with a frozen Paloma or margarita on the rocks. 

For a taste of the South, visit King Chicken Fillin’ Station. Famous for their fried chicken, try the golden fried goodness on a fluffy biscuit at breakfast or with some of their homemade sides at lunch like mac and cheese, fried okra, or potato salad. Feeling adventurous? Try the loaded King Fries or the Chicken Dorito Nachos a little something special. 

For a Tupelo-only culinary experience, make a stop at Queen’s Reward Meadery, Mississippi’s first and only meadery. Queen’s Reward makes small-batch meads with 100% Mississippi honey. Sample each of the varieties in their tasting room or enjoy a glass of your favorite mead on their expansive lawn. Be sure to try the latest mead slushie flavors exclusively available at Queen’s Reward Meadery. Snag one of their charcuterie boards and enjoy the unique vibe that can only be found at Queen’s Reward. 

Get ready to eat your way through Tupelo with a visit to tupelo.net. Explore the city’s more than 2,200 hotel rooms, unique attractions, and distinct shopping districts to round out your delicious getaway. With so many delectable bites to try, imagine what you can eat here!