Hawaii: poke - Poke bowls are a big trend now, but Hawaiians have been enjoying them for decades. Poke translates from Hawaiian as "to cut into chunks."
Indiana: pork tenderloin sandwich - A variation of the Wiener schnitzel, this dish comprises a breaded pork cutlet that's been pounded super thin and deep-fried.
Iowa: corn dogs - With the Iowa State Fair being one of the nation's biggest summer fairs, it's no surprise that the batter-coated sausage is the state's iconic staple.
Mississippi: mud pie - Named for the dark and viscous mud that runs along the Mississippi River, this decadent dessert is one for chocolate lovers.
Montana: huckleberry pie - With an abundance of huckleberry in Montana, it's no surprise locals consume it in jams, ice cream, and, of course, pies.
Nebraska: runza - A regional dish in Nebraska, runza is a bread pocket, filled with seasoned beef, onions, and cabbage or sauerkraut.
New Mexico: green chiles - Sure, chiles aren't really a meal, but in New Mexico the local varieties are added to everything, from burgers and burritos to cheesy enchiladas.
New York: bagels - Boiled then baked, with a glossy crust and perfectly dense and chewy insides, New Yorkers are fiercely proud and protective of their bagels. And we don't blame them!
Texas: brisket - In Texas, barbecue means brisket, and you honestly can’t go wrong with it. Slow-smoked, juicy beef slices—there's truly nothing better.
Wisconsin: cheese curds - Wisconsin makes more cheese than anywhere else in the US. And there's not a more delicious way to enjoy it than by deep-frying it.