8 Regional Fast-Food Chains Worth Traveling For

Texas-based Whataburger boasts hundreds of locales in the Southeast and Southwest.

Top menu items: These aren't your everyday sandwiches. Choose a Jalapeño and Cheese Burger or a Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip meal. Southern favorites like biscuits and gravy and Southwestern treats such as egg tacos grace the breakfast menu.

Healthy options: Whataburger offers several menu options under 550 calories, like salads, fried fish, and grilled chicken sandwiches.

Kids' picks: Whatachick'n Strips and grilled cheese are sure to tempt the tots.