The food is half the tailgate. The other half is beer. It follows that better beer and better food mean a better tailgate. That’s pure logic. Ten minutes’ walk from Memorial Stadium, Lincoln’s favorite barbecue and Cajun restaurant, Buzzard Billy’s, waits with fryers lit, charcoal in the grill, and beer taps chilled. Take out or sit down — either way, Buzzard Billy’s is here to make your tailgate simpler and more delicious with a few of its hit menu items.

Wings

With eight original sauces, Buzzard Billy’s chicken wings are the perfect tailgate take-out. Hit all the bases with a classic buffalo, their signature Mean Green Buzzard Sauce — a brilliant zing of jalapeno and lime — and authentic Thai Peanut Sauce. Mix and match Buzzard Billy’s different flavors for unparalleled tailgate flavor. This is the perfect way to find the best pairing of beer and sauce.

Nachos

American cuisine is where the greatest fusions happen. Buzzard Billy’s nachos are the perfect example. What was started in France, perfected in Louisiana, and influenced by Mexico will be the star of your Nebraskan tailgate: it’s the Cajun Nachos. Buzzard Billy’s cooks tortilla chips fresh and covers them in Monterey Jack, banana peppers, pico de gallo, ham, Andouille sausage, and chicken. Turn up the spice with Jerk Chicken Nachos, an island take on the tailgate classic.

Gator Fingers

You read that one right. Down in the bayou, gator is a delicacy, and for good reason: it almost tastes like chicken, and the texture isn’t too different, either. It’s a favorite in restaurants throughout New Orleans, breaded and fried to a perfect golden brown at Buzzard Billy’s. Dip them in their Creole honey mustard sauce for a bite of the Big Easy while you get ready for the game.

The Best Quesadilla You’ve Ever Had

What’s the best part of a chicken quesadilla? The chicken, of course — it’s all about how it comes together with cheese, onion, tomatoes, peppers. This quesadilla doesn’t hide the chicken. It’s a perfect centerpiece for a tailgate feast.  

These guys take American cuisine to the next level. Bring all of its delicious influences to your tailgate — enjoy them with a cold beer at the bar, or bring them back to the car. At Buzzard Billy’s, you’re never more than 10 minutes away from Memorial Stadium, so get your order in today. Call up the restaurant at (402) 475-8822 or visit their website to see what other delicacies await you.