4 Great Mexican Restaurants in Lafayette

After a day of exploring the best tourist options Lafayette, Louisiana has to offer, from the Alexandra Moulton House to the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum, you’ll probably be craving a filling, delicious meal. Enter Lafayette’s best Mexican restaurants, which serve up a wide variety of yummy dishes that are sure to please everyone in the family.

Check out four great Mexican restaurants in Lafayette, and start your culinary adventure today.

1. La Fonda of Lafayette

Since 1957, La Fonda has been serving up some of the best Tex-Mex in Louisiana. With an eye-catching dining environment and a wide-ranging menu filled with a variety of options, La Fonda is a great place to eat out.

Start with a traditional, family-friendly appetizer like nachos or queso dip, or try the bite-size fried rabbit served with a side of guacamole and sour cream for something a bit different.

As for main dishes, La Fonda’s menu highlights a few “1957 Originals,” including enchiladas paired with tacos, beans, tamale with chili, guacamole tostada, and more. Entree options also include standby favorites, from tacos that come in a set of three, to chalupas, huevos, or tamales.

Finish your meal with a decadent dessert like Godiva chocolate cheesecake, chocolate a la Espanola, or sopapillas, a fried pastry bread. La Fonda also has a separate event room with its own menu that includes buffet options, which makes it a great choice for everything from family celebrations to corporate events.

2. La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina delivers an authentic Mexican dining experience. The menu includes old favorites like quesadillas, chimichangas, and fajitas, all crafted with the freshest ingredients. La Hacienda also offers takeout and delivery options, making it a good choice for your next party at home or family game night.

3. Izzo’s Illegal Burrito

For the ultimate burrito experience, look no further than Izzo’s Illegal Burrito. Izzo’s offers fast and friendly service, so you can grab your burrito and go, or hang out in the fun, high-energy atmosphere in the seating area. Since it opened its doors in Baton Rouge in 2001, Izzo’s has offered fast-casual burritos and burrito bowls across Louisiana. Their “roll your own” service allows you to choose your favorite fresh, made-from-scratch ingredients. Check out Izzo’s and learn why its motto is “so good — it ought to be illegal!”

4. Blue Apache Mexican Restaurant

Blue Apache Mexican Restaurant offers a high-quality Mexican food dining experience in a laid-back, casual atmosphere. Our favorite dishes include the stuffed shrimp, which comes fried or grilled. Plus, the bar serves some of the best margaritas in town. Blue Apache also offers takeout so you can enjoy the same dining experience at home. What’s not to love?

Discover your new favorite burritos or tacos at one of these four great Mexican restaurants in Lafayette. Or visit each of these great Mexican places to do a taste test and try it all.

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