Mangia. Best. Italian. In. Lafayette. Ever.
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You nailed it.
Agave and La Fonda = bad Mexican food, decent drinks where people go to be seen. Tampico's is just bad. The law firm where my girlfriend works ordered a huge amount of food (40+ entrees) from Agave on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, a majority of them got very sick from the food. Stuff was coming out of both ends, if you know what I mean. On good conscience I would suggest that our Mississippi guests stay away from those three establishments. I prefer La Hacienda, El Potrillo, La Caretta and the places you mentioned.
Tsunami = another place people go to be seen. Food is good. Oishi is the best though.
Also, if you're looking for a finger food for your tailgate, you must get some chicken tenders from Steven's. We do this all the time. Pick up during the day though. Don't venture there at night.
As far as pizza and Italian, Alesi's is my favorite. Can't go wrong with Deano's though. For more upscale Italian offerings hit I'Monelli.
Also another great upscale environment is Mazen grill. Everything there is good.
Even the margaritas at LaFonda are horrible. The good thing is that after the 1st one, you don't care.
Steven's and Hot Food Express are pretty similar from what I've heard. Huge chicken strips and shrimp fried rice.
Mazen Grill is awesome. The wife and I go there every few weeks, get something different every time, and have NEVER been disappointed
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