Hicks' - Clarksdale, MS

Rich and with a hard kick of pepper spices, each Hicks tamale is hand-shucked; and they are available by threes, sixes, or twelves. A plate of three is served with chili and cheese and baked beans and Italian-seasoned coleslaw. There is a whole menu of ribs, rib tips, and chopped pork shoulder cooked over flaming hickory logs.

100% Approval Rating (4 votes)

Overall: Worth driving from anyplace

Must Eats

Tamales (6) ($5.00)

Chopped Barbecue Sandwich ($3.00)

Hog Maws ($3.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

""I am sixty-one years old, and I made my first tamales at age 16," says Eugene Hicks when we ask him why the ones he makes are so especially good. Rich and with a hard kick of pepper spices, each one is hand-shucked; and they are available by threes, sixes, or twelves. ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

3/2/2005 - Michael Stern, $8

Map & Directions

305 S. State St., Clarksdale, MS
662-624-9887

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"The corn shucks are well-packed enough that you can squeeze the tamales right out of one end, if you wish, using crackers to catch the luscious, meaty cornmeal that spills out."
Michael Stern

"In this region, pork shoulder tends to be served very finely chopped, liberally sauced, and dressed with sweet cole slaw. Hicks' sandwich is a great example."
Michael Stern

"Tamales are ubiquitous in this region. Many Clarksdale aficionados believe that Hicks' are the best."
Michael Stern

"Hog maws are pieces of pig stomach. Enough said?"
Michael Stern