There's A Cheese Dip Trail In Arkansas And It's Everything You've Ever Dreamed Of
By J.B. VanDyke|Published September 28, 2016
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J.B. VanDyke
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J.B. Weisenfels has lived in rural Arkansas for three decades. She is a writer, a mom, and a graduate student. She is also an avid collector of tacky fish whatnots, slightly chipped teapots, and other old things. In her spare time she enjoys driving to the nearest creek to sit a while. If you were to visit her, she'd try to feed you cornbread.
When politics get you down, there’s no better cure than spending a day on an Arkansas trail. As you wander through the glory of the Natural State, you’re sure to feel a lot better about the whole world. Oh, did you come back home and turn on the news and find yourself bummed out again? No problem, because there’s one trail that’s sure to keep you happy for a long time. You can get in your car, take a relaxing drive, and eat cheese dip at every stop. That’s right, see the beautiful fall foliage from your car and eat your feelings when you stop. Since Arkansas is credited for the invention of cheese dip (you’re welcome, America), there’s no better way to see the Natural State than along the Cheese Dip Trail.
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Set in the delta town of Lake Village, the Cow Pen has been a delta dining tradition since 1967. You’ll love their traditional cheese dip, and the southeastern corner of the state is the perfect place to start your cheese dip road trip. Find them at 5198 East Highway 82 in Lake Village.
Nick’s Bar-B-Q & Catfish specializes in two Arkansas favorites—namely, barbecue and catfish. Don’t discount their ability to serve up another Arkansas favorite, because they’ve got piping hot cheese dip to offer too. You’ll find them at 1012 North Bankhead Drive Highway 13 North in Carlisle.
Located in the heart of Jonesboro’s downtown area, Godsey’s Grill offers a great atmosphere and delicious food. You’ll catch live music on Thursday nights, offering the perfect opportunity for you to eat some cheese dip while you hang with your friends. You’ll find Godsey’s at 226 South Main Street in Jonesboro.
The cheese dip at Pancho’s is so good you can find it on the shelves of supermarkets. Pancho’s was one of the first Mexican restaurants in Arkansas, and they do addictive cheese dip like no one else. You’ll find the fresh version at 3600 East Broadway Street in West Memphis.
This independently owned Little Rock eatery focuses on "global comfort food," and you won’t want to miss their spin on Arkansas’s favorite cheesy dip. You’ll find them at 200 River Market Ave #150 in Little Rock.
Izzy’s has been voted Best Family Owned Restaurant in Central Arkansas, and it’s due to their delicious fresh-made cuisine. Izzy's is an absolutely scrumptious eatery. You’ll love their cheese dip, which is located at 5601 Ranch Drive in Little Rock.
Loca Luna bills itself as a "bold Arkansas bistro," and they’re not wrong. You can expect to find bold cheese dip there for sure. Find them at 3519 Old Cantrell Road in Little Rock.
I know, you’re still in Little Rock. That’s okay, because Little Rock has superb cheese dip. You definitely can’t miss Mexico Chiquito, which has been serving the central Arkansas area since 1935. Legend has it that Blackie Donnelly, proprietor of Mexico Chiquito, is responsible for the invention of cheese dip. You’ll find this institution at 13924 Cantrell Road in Little Rock.
Are you ready for a new cheese dip delivery system? How about a cheese-drenched chimichanga from Hot Springs favorite, Taco Mama? You’ll find just that at 1209 Malvern Avenue in Hot Springs.
You’re not going to find great Mexican food at Taco Pronto. Instead, you’ll find great Tex-Mex. Everything is made fresh to order at Taco Pronto, including the delicious cheese dip. You’ll find them at 4350 Central Avenue in Hot Springs.
Stoby’s has locations in both Russellville and Conway, and if you visit their website, you’ll find a link to "Cheese Dip Movie." That’s right, Stoby’s is so serious about cheese dip that they have a short movie about it. You’ll find that serious cheese dip at 1310 Prince Street in Conway.
There are four Flying Burrito restaurants in Northwest Arkansas, and their cheese dip is nothing to sneeze at. Any one of those locations is a great place to find mouthwatering cheese dip, but you’ll find the original Flying Burrito location at 540 West Dickson Street in Fayetteville.
