John Madden Haul of Fame

A tiny spot of civilization along the desolate I-10 yields Chuy's Mexican Restaurant. It's a favorite eatery for Van Horn's population of 2,000 as well as the countless drivers on a cross-country road trip. Even though the tamales are a hit, the restaurant's true claim to fame is its tribute to sports announcer John Madden - a small shrine to the man who started the practice of game-detail diagram drawings on screen. Take advantage of the good food and friendly service before you drive another long stretch on the interstate. Perhaps you'll get lucky and spot the Madden during one of his frequent visits here. (Submitted by Jo Pineapple)