Coming to town and need restaurant info

[zephyr]

You forgot to add LaFonda to the don't waste your time list

I know some people rag on Lafonda and I guess I can agree their Tex Mex is likely no better than the next guy in town but they have some great things on the menu. The fried chicken or fried wings may be some of the best in town. Period. Their steak kabob is solid, The Alphonse double chop and all of their steak options with Don Briggs on top are hard to beat. Just sayin. I guess I can't forget about the fried rabbit too.

[cajun55]

No, I haven’t. I’ll give it a shot but honestly when I’m in Lafayette, I want good local Cajun cuisine.
Besides, we have an abundance of great Mex where I live from Spanish speaking only joints, upscale Nuevo, standard Tex, the chains like Superiors & Torchy’s (great BTW) to coastal Mex. We got it covered.
I’ve kinda sad that Saint St (around from ole Tyme) closed! Thought they had a great thing going there but I heard they were in financial trouble before Covid.

Torchy's would do great in Lafayette

[CajunT]

If you are up for a little adventure, you could do a combo visit to Little Big Cup in Arnaudville and on your way back, a visit to LA 31 brewery. It would make a nice afternoon. We did it a while back with friends. LBC is underrated and often not talked about but its a great place on the Teche.

Went on mother's day several years back. Great little restaurant.

[Cajun Monkee]

Have you tried Azteca's?

We dig on it.

And I think the owner is a big UL guy.

[Cajun Monkee]

If you are up for a little adventure, you could do a combo visit to Little Big Cup in Arnaudville and on your way back, a visit to LA 31 brewery. It would make a nice afternoon. We did it a while back with friends. LBC is underrated and often not talked about but its a great place on the Teche.

Friends of ours got married at LA 31 last August the weekend of our anniversary.

Got an Air B and B, went up Friday night. Had dinner there and breakfast the next morning, and then the wedding Saturday night.

Outstanding food and environment. Really enjoyed it.

[BlueDawg]

Torchy's would do great in Lafayette

I’m sure ones coming to Lafayette soon! It would do well in River Ranch area. There’s just too much shat off Ambassador. I think the only two right now in LA are SHV & LC. It’s nothing mind blowing but tacos are legit.

[CAJUNJUDO]

El Portillo on Moss St is decent. Price is right.

I’d say it’s more than decent!! It’s my go to for Mexican!!
Plus it’s the only place in town where the beer is cheaper than soda - gotta love that!!

[LaCajunsFan]

I think Blanchards is excellent Texas style BBQ. They are a bit pricey IMO but I love their food.

I am really looking forward to the new BBQ joint "Chops" to open. Looks like it will be great.

[Esqueleto]

Great thread.

I'm surprised nobody mentioned Patacon, yet. Those Patacon sandwiches are killer!!

[cajun_lannister]

I’m sure ones coming to Lafayette soon! It would do well in River Ranch area. There’s just too much shat off Ambassador. I think the only two right now in LA are SHV & LC. It’s nothing mind blowing but tacos are legit.

Across from Cajun Field would be killer

Great post game drunk food speaking from experience

[LaCajunsFan]

I know some people rag on Lafonda and I guess I can agree their Tex Mex is likely no better than the next guy in town but they have some great things on the menu. The fried chicken or fried wings may be some of the best in town. Period. Their steak kabob is solid, The Alphonse double chop and all of their steak options with Don Briggs on top are hard to beat. Just sayin. I guess I can't forget about the fried rabbit too.

Agreed....it's hardly my favorite food, but I don't think it is as bad as people say. Of course, the margaritas might help in that regard. Plus it is just a fun place IMHO. I also do that Don Briggs steak, and it is pretty darn good.

[jumboragncajun]

LA Papa Loca is my favorite Mexican restaurant right now. Great food. No English.

Legit Mexican. I was getting meals there at least 3x/week. But it all stopped one night when 2 german cockroaches crawled out of the bag as I biting down on a torta.