The Acadiana Restaurants That Locals Are Embarrassed They’ve Never Tried — Here’s the List
LAFAYETTE, La. - Are you ever driving around and pass in front of a restaurant that has been around for years and realize you have never eaten there? You're almost dumbfounded by that fact.
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We had that discussion on-air and on social media recently. I eat out quite a bit. But for whatever reason, there are some real legacy establishments I've never set foot in.
Have You Ever Eaten at Judice Inn? You're Not Alone
I'm almost ashamed to admit but I've never eaten at Judice Inn on Johnston Street in Lafayette. I have no clue what my problem is, they've only been around since 1947!
Again, it's dang near embarassing. Thankfully, I'm not the only one who has lived in Acadiana their whole lives and have not eaten there or some other well-known and liked restaurants.
Then again, there are newer restaurants that have quickly turned into hotspots within no time. There are plenty of those types of places that were mentioned in our informal poll as well.
The Acadiana Restaurants Locals Have Always Meant to Try
We asked Acadiana residents which local restaurants they've always meant to try but somehow haven't made it to yet. Here are the restaurants that came up the most.
Acadiana Residents Reveal the Local Restaurants Still on Their Dining Bucket Lists
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