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I ate at 4 Southern fast-food chains. Here are the best menu items I tried

Erin McDowellAug 16, 2022, 21:22 IST

I visited four Southern fast-food chains and loved items like Bojangles' macaroni and cheese and Cook Out's cheese-covered hot dog.Erin McDowell/Insider

I've traveled the country and tried items from practically every fast-food chain.
My favorite Southern fast-food chains include Cook Out, Bojangles, and Zaxby's.

The best burger I've had at any Southern fast-food chain is Cook Out's double cheeseburger.

Cook Out Big Double burger.Erin McDowell/Insider

Cook Out's onion rings were a perfect choice of side.

Cook Out onion rings.Erin McDowell/Insider

I also tried Cook Out's cheese fries and was thoroughly impressed.

Cook Out cheese fries.Erin McDowell/Insider

I couldn't leave the South without also trying Cook Out's bacon cheddar dog.

Cook Out hot dog.Erin McDowell/Insider

I thought Zaxby's chicken tenders were super flavorful and were filled with delicious, juicy white chicken.

Zaxby's chicken tenders.Erin McDowell/Insider

I also thought the toast from Zaxby's was the perfect addition to a meal.

Zaxby's toast.Erin McDowell/Insider

The chicken tenders from Raising Cane's were thick and crispy.

Raising Cane's chicken tenders.Erin McDowell/Insider

Raising Cane's is famous for its sauce, and after trying it, I could definitely see why.

Raising Cane's sauce.Erin McDowell/Insider

I also stopped by Bojangles Chicken and Biscuits for a chicken sandwich.

Bojangles chicken sandwich.Erin McDowell/Insider

I also enjoyed Bojangles' macaroni and cheese.

Bojangles macaroni and cheese.Erin McDowell/Insider

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