(NEXSTAR) – You’re only going to eat so many meals on your next road trip. Why settle for a bad one?
This year marks the 100th anniversary of America’s iconic Route 66, a beloved (albeit decommissioned) thoroughfare known for its quirky attractions and nostalgic charm. But throughout its history, Route 66 was also dotted with an abundance of burger joints, drive-ins and greasy spoons, all helping to keep motorists well-fed as they charted their courses down the Mother Road.
Today, there’s still plenty of great grub to be had on the old Route 66 — if you know where to look.
To help narrow down some of the finest eats along “The Main Street of America,” the analysts at Yelp have scoured the site’s databases to find the best-reviewed restaurants on and around Route 66. Visitors to these establishments can find some of the best American cuisine and regional specialties the route has to offer, from frozen custards and chicken-fried steaks to green-chile enchiladas and mile-high meringue pie…