Trail Restaurants

El Chile Verde continues to live up to its name with our wide variety of tasty menu selections and a traditional Mexican atmosphere which you can only get at El Chile Verde.  If you are hungry, we offer a variety of hardy platters ranging from enchiladas to fajitas.  We also have a great selection of seafood and even offer a vegetarian menu to please all appetites.

El Chile Verde also has a bar and lounge where we offer all your favorite alcoholic beverages and the best in music.  Saturday nights is Latin Night where you can enjoy and dance to the latest in Latin Music.  So come dance the night away with your friends at El Chile Verde.

We pride ourselves in the quality of our food and services; so please let us bring a traditional Mexican atmosphere complete with all the great food to you and your family and come enjoy it all at El Chile Verde.

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The award winning food, friendly service and totally unique atmosphere created by hundreds of bluedog art, sets this restaurant/attraction apart from the rest. Come to Blue Dog Cafe and "Sit. Stay. Eat."

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Cafe Jo Jo's in Morgan City is a combination of Cajun - Italian cuisine.  The owner and executive chef likes to mix his dual heritage into his culinary creations.  Lunch and evening specials are offered and vary according to season.  The crab cake can be ordered as an appetizer or as a meal.  Light and flavorful, the crab cake is a house special. Seafood bread layered with cheese is wonderful and easily shared.  A daily soup is offered and always delicious.  Personal favorites include spinach and Tasso, tomato basil and roasted onion.  For those that prefer salads, the crab salad is a personal favorite.  Others include the house salad of Italian flavors.  Entree specials are added daily.  House favorites include Eggplant Jo Ann, medallions of eggplant, with grilled shrimp and crawfish etched with roasted peppers and a cheddar cheese sauce.  Tilapia Brents, a pan fried Tilapia lightly dusted with peppercorns finished with a lemon butter sauce and stuffed Flounder are also wonderful.  Another interesting entree includes the oyster spaghetti. Made with oysters, garlic and olive oil, it's delicious.  Be sure to order another basket of bread to dip into the sauce.   Top off the meal with the white chocolate bread pudding, another house specialty or the chocolate lava cake.  Cafe Jo Jo's has a nice wine list.

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Home of the Original Stuffed Breads and Odd Ball Boudin.  Dave’s features homemade stuffed breads which are stuffed with just about everything imaginable.  No matter what you like we have a stuffed bread for you.  Also, don’t miss our delicious regular boudin and our odd ball boudin.  Nothing is ordinary at Dave’s Quality Meats.

All of Dave’s Quality Meats home cooked Cajun dishes may be picked up by stopping by Sunday—Saturday, 7:30am—5:30pm; in addition home style lunch is prepared daily.  Ca ćest  bon!

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Lagniappe Too Cafe is one block from the famous Shadows-on-the-Teche Plantation Home and Gardens and in the heart of New Iberia's Historic District. The owners Al & Elaine Landry combined talents to create a fresh, delicious and healthy menu at a moderate cost. Elaine is principal chef as well as a doll maker and is often assisted by their son Field in preparing gumbos, soups, salads, sandwiches, bisque, desserts and regional cuisine. Try a slice of Elaine's famous Bread Pudding or homemade cake. Al is the table hopper, general all around "Gofer", greeting diners, assuring dishes are to their liking. He also creates the art work decorating the walls. Featured in numerous national and international travel guide books and magazines, Lagniappe Too Cafe attracts tourists from across the USA and world. When you visit, please be sure to sign the guest book and walk out backwards so we'll think you're walking in!

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Located in Lafayette's earliest inn, Cafe Vermilionville serves award winning cuisine in a historic & romantic setting. Listed on the National Register. Highly recommended by AAA and Mobil Travel Guide.

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This family owned restaurant is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Only the freshest and locally caught Gulf seafood is used to prepare their Louisiana delicacies such as seafood gumbo, stuffed soft shell crabs, shrimp stew, oyster po-boys, seafood pastas and many more! All ingredients are set into motion when your order is placed. Bring your appetite, as portions are generous and delicious. Here you will experience the ongoing vitality of being 'down the bayou'. Signature dishes will excite your taste buds and you'll be back for more!

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Whether you hope to master the art of Cajun/Creole cuisine, or just want to learn to prepare a delicious, authentic dish, Vermilionville's Cooking School offers that opportunity. It's "History on the Table" classes will teach you recipes like our Cajun/Creole Mammas taught us to make, featuring authentic roux-based dishes, the staple of for dishes like gumbo and fricassee. Variations of Etouffee, jambalaya, bread pudding and other specialties broaden the curriculum. From andouille and okra to crawfish and corn macque choux, menus vary according to the interests and palates of our students. Stories of the origins of these recipes, the gathering of ingredients, and the social celebrations associated with these meals create an entertaining and historically educational experience. Our cooking classroom seats up to 45 people with practice tables and chairs. Classes are available daytime or evening, by reservation. Travel tours, clubs, couples or visitors can arrange class packages by calling 337-233-4077 or 1-866-99bayou. Email us at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Come learn, taste and enjoy flavors both epicurean and cultural, at Vermilionville's "History on the Table".

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Main Street Grill at le Rosier in New Iberia's Historic District features a regionally inspired menu based on recipes from around the world. Built in 1870 this fully restored and lavishly decorated restaurant offers a scented repose from the world with a front veranda tucked among antique roses and tropical plants in a stunning garden in the shadow of the Shadows-on-the-Teche plantation home and garden. The menu offers seafood, pasta, steaks, soups, gumbos, bisques, sandwiches, salads and other items sure to satisfy the most discerning culinary traveler. Plan to linger longer with an overnight stay in the le Rosier Country Inn just steps away from the main house restaurant.

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Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Opened since 1963, Iberia Cash Grocery is a local favorite for hamburgers, sandwiches and poboys. Although hamburgers are the favored meal, the menu includes egg sandwiches, ham & cheese, roast beef, shrimp patty, hot link, tuna fish and hot dogs. The real treat however, is the building. Dating back to the early 1900's, the building is decorated with memorabilia of Franklin through the years. The store is the story of Franklin and will keep you entertained while waiting. Limited seating available within the store.

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The Junior League of Lafayette has been selling award-winning cookbooks for over 40 years. Our cookbook series includes four titles: Talk About Good! is available in a special 40th Anniversary Edition. This original cookbook from Cajun Country takes you on a journey through south Louisiana's traditions, cultural heritage and culinary artistries of Cajun food. $19.95 Talk About Good II is adorned with 12 full color prints by internationally acclaimed "Blue Dog" artist, George Rodrigque. It includes a wine guide, 12 special occasion menus and wild game recipes. $18.95 Tell Me More is spiced with Cajun traditions, recipes and stories chronicling Cajun ways. It features prints by late nationally known Cajun artist Floyd Sonnier. $16.95 Something to Talk About: Occasions We Celebrate in South Louisiana includes 12 occasional menus, entertaining hints, informative sidebars and vibrant color photography enabling readers to recreate south Louisiana's bon temps lifestyle and Cajun cuisine in any locale. $28.95 For more information or to place an order, contact us at (337) 988-2739, (800) 757-3651 or http://www.juniorleagueoflafayette.com. The Junior League of Lafayette cookbook sales has raised over 1 million dollars, which has been used to provide financial support for the League and its mission.

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Open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lisa's Poboy Shop is a local favorite. There is no dining area, just a bench to sit while waiting for your food.    The menu is limited - fried seafood poboys, fried seafood platters, assorted sandwiches including hamburgers, roast beef, ham & cheese and sausage and daily plate lunches such as red beans and rice, shrimp stew and fried catfish with white beans and rice. The food is fresh and simple – just like us Cajuns and that's why locals enjoy it.   When family visits for holidays, most insist on a visit to Lisa's.  Quite simply, it's a Morgan City comfort food.

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Capture the ambience of French Louisiana at the award-winning Prejean's. Prejean's team of chefs prepares gold medal Cajun specialities, fresh Gulf seafood, steaks & wild game, while you enjoy live Cajun music nightly.

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Open Wednesday and Thursday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Located in Cypress Bayou Casino, Mr. Lester's Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant and a “don't miss” restaurant for foodies.  The service is impeccable, the food delicious and atmosphere romantic.  The evening begins with a complimentary bread basket of assorted breads and three special flavored butters.  Nightly specials vary.  Appetizers of fried soft shell crabs with crawfish cream sauce (in season) and Louisiana crab cakes are rich and tasty.   For soup and salad, you can’t go wrong with the crab & corn bisque and the spinach and seafood salad.  The seafood salad is so wonderful you keep saying "just one more bite and I'm stopping" until you've finished the meal and barely have room for the entrée.  Whether a steak lover, a fish eater or veal chops kind of person - you won't be disappointed with your selection.  There are over 10 special sauces and toppings including seafood, wine or standard béarnaise.   If you have room after the entrée, enjoy the Praline Parfait, bread pudding or crème Brulée.  Mr. Lester’s has an extensive wine list as well as a cigar bar for smokers.

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Two steppin', toe tappin', taste temptin'. Good times, good food, good music. Where the young & the old "Laissez les bons temps rouler".

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My place is located in Bayou Boeuf, Louisiana. It's a local restaurant that rests in front of Larousse's Boat Launch. We are family owned and operated. Stop by and have Renis's Famous Fried Chicken. BEST chicken in town...We also have "Home-Made" Hamburger Steak Platters, Seafood Platters, Home-Made Burgers, Po-Boys, Crawfish Burgers, and many other menu items offered. Every weekend...Leleen makes and serves Home-made desserts. We also sell hand carved paddles. Hand carved by Tracy Larousse. These paddles are sold natural or painted.  Pictures cover the walls of Trudy's Restaurant. Our walls are dedicated to good times, Cajun Culture, and one entire wall is dedicated in Honor of Our "local" Troops who bravely served Our Country through the years...

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