Street Food: Readers say ‘go east’ for ham sandwiches, tacos
Tony’s Tacos serves up tacos, tamales and other Mexican favorites from a counter inside a Collierville Shell station, but is eyeing a standalone location in the near future. (Chris Herrington/Daily Memphian)
Chris Herrington
Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
Good gas station food is one of the lesser-acknowledged advantages of Southern life and gas stations aren’t just for fried chicken anymore.
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