Taylor Grocery

Mississippi


Be prepared to wait – and to tailgate in the parking lot – at this splendidly rusticated catfish haunt. Order fried or grilled (either way, it's amazing) and bring a marker to sign your name on the wall. It's about seven miles from downtown Oxford, south on Old Taylor Rd.

The restaurant itself is BYOB. You can bring in your own wine or liquor in a bag, but beer can only join the fun in a cup. Don't bring in a six pack.


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