im from southern California so:
1. in n out- of course :P
2. chronic tacos- i dont like mexican food, but all my friends seem to love it!
3. TK burger- there's only like 5 and they're only in Orange County but it's amazingly delicious:D
4. Sprinkle's Cupcakes (there's a few scattered in big cities in other states)- i'll admit, i've ditched school multiple times because I was craving one of their cupcakes so much
5. CB's Cupcakes- originally in La Jolla, but now they're in Carlsbad and San Marcos I think, whenever I'm down in San Diego, I make sure to get one on my way home!
6. Smashburger- recently introduced to this place by some friends on my team, and i fell in love when I tried it, closest ones to me are in San Diego and Las Vegas. I was in Las Vegas this morning and I was begging my mom to take me because it was down the street from our hotel. I looked it up and their website said it opened at 10. we got there at 11 and it was closed. I was devastated!! If you go, be sure to try the Smashfries!! They're french fries with rosemary, olive oil, and garlic. To. Die. For.
7. Jack in the box (i had no idea the entire country didnt have these!)- i think they have them in like 20 states. yum!
8. Baker's- only in the Inland Empire of Southern Cali. i grew up eating it all the time. It's like half mexican, half american, kinda a weird place, but really good!
9. John's Incredible Pizza- buffet restaurant and a mini themepark in one!!
10. Carl's Jr (I guess in other states its called Hardy's ??)
11. The Habit Burger- still haven't had one, but I've heard they're really delicious!
12. Pei Wei (about half the country has them)- fast food version of PF Changs
13. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles- no explanation needed!
14. Weinerschnitzel- hotdogs/corn dogs. Not sure what states you can find them in.
15. Del Taco- mexican and american food. mostly on the west coast
16. The Hat- "world famous pastrami". only in southern california. Personally, i think its gross and over priced, but everyone else I know seems to love it.:rolleyes: