- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: benteaux is the best new restaurant in Hammond
Posted on 10/14/25 at 5:45 am to Shingo
Posted on 10/14/25 at 5:45 am to Shingo
quote:
yall really really really have no idea about Mexican food.
We don't give a shite about "real" Mexican food. We grew up with Cuco's, Poncho's and Taco Bell.
We like Tex-Mex food.
As long as the cheese dip is good and the sweet tea glass gets refilled quickly, then we are good with whatever version of a chimichanga, quesadilla or taco that you want to serve us.
1
Posted on 10/14/25 at 5:58 am to cgrand
quote:
cgrand
What's going on with Luke at Shack's?
Posted on 10/14/25 at 7:22 am to cgrand
quote:
we’ve been twice and it’s shockingly good. Asian fusion with local ingredients. The guys who run it also own the depot in independence. No liquor license yet but red white and brew is across the street.
if in the area it’s a solid choice, everything we’ve had has been delicious and satisfying
Wife and I are overdue to try this place, she had been looking forward to it opening for a long time. We hit The Depeaux for wings fairly regularly, they are the best wings in the area IMO, or atleast of the ones i've tried.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 11:12 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
My apologies. I was talking about Tex mex too. It’s amazing how close yet how far Mexican restaurants are from Houston, Dallas, or Austin are from here. There’s really not much similarity in my humble opinion
Ninfas 20 years ago might approximate it the closest but Pappasitos or El Fenix even are miles better than any nonsense around here
Ninfas 20 years ago might approximate it the closest but Pappasitos or El Fenix even are miles better than any nonsense around here
This post was edited on 10/14/25 at 11:16 am
Posted on 10/14/25 at 11:40 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
quote:been closed for a while
Shack's
Posted on 10/14/25 at 12:43 pm to cgrand
Unfortunately, loved going there for a club sandwich
Posted on 10/14/25 at 2:11 pm to cgrand
quote:
been closed for a while
Yeah, I know.
Thought you might have known Luke personally and knew how he was doing.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 4:06 pm to NatalbanyTigerFan
no we never went there, tried once and nobody came to the table LOL. And it was empty. They closed quickly
Posted on 10/14/25 at 5:02 pm to cgrand
quote:
like la caretta
I like la carretta for the location, the food has gone downhill from where it started.
The other restaurants he opened are not my favorite but he does a good job with ambiance.
Give me Tope La or Cena if I'm going to spend money in Hammond. I haven't tried Jacmel since Rick sold out his part of it.
Posted on 10/14/25 at 9:30 pm to Shingo
That’s a place to drink margs and eat chips. That’s it. Well the scenery is nice too.
Posted on 10/15/25 at 9:16 am to cgrand
quote:
They closed quickly
He was inside of a Rende's on University before he obtained the location downtown.
According to a post that I read, he had to close suddenly due to some serious medical issues and hoped to be back in 2025. Looks like that has been pushed back to next year.
We used to eat there pretty often, their food was always excellent!
Posted on 10/15/25 at 10:14 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
quote:hope he recovers quickly
Well my recovery has not gone to plan and unfortunately a 2025 reopening date is going to have to be pushed to 2026. That said, I have so much to be grateful for and some folks have far greater challenges than I. God Bless you all and always remember to Love Wide Open with those who mean the most! Luke
Posted on 10/15/25 at 11:44 am to cgrand
On my way to Baton Rouge I swung in and had lunch based off the recommendation of this post. Ordered the Hunter’s Ramen with chicken as the protein. That broth is spicy which is fine by me. It was very good. Will go again when traveling through the area to try some of their other offerings.
Posted on 1/23/26 at 4:12 pm to cgrand
4 months later, still the best new place in Hammond and possibly the best overall dining option.
The menu has changed a bit, today for lunch we had the praline sticky ribs, egg rolls and a chicken thigh rice bowl. Each dish was better than the one before. And the prices are still very good for the quality. I’m glad it’s close by but it’s absolutely worth a short drive to enjoy.
The menu has changed a bit, today for lunch we had the praline sticky ribs, egg rolls and a chicken thigh rice bowl. Each dish was better than the one before. And the prices are still very good for the quality. I’m glad it’s close by but it’s absolutely worth a short drive to enjoy.
Posted on 1/23/26 at 4:34 pm to Shingo
quote:
My apologies. I was talking about Tex mex too. It’s amazing how close yet how far Mexican restaurants are from Houston, Dallas, or Austin are from here. There’s really not much similarity in my humble opinion
Ninfas 20 years ago might approximate it the closest but Pappasitos or El Fenix even are miles better than any nonsense around here
You are 100% right, the native LA and others in the southern states outside of Texas just are not aware of the difference. Everyone's favorite mexican place in town here is terrible, everything is bland. But I can go to Houston and there are 100 cheaper and way better tex mex places. The ones who wandered out of Texas just didn't bring the flavor with them.
Posted on 1/24/26 at 1:06 am to calcotron
I ate at Pappasitos in Dallas yesterday. It was fantastic. I highly recommend it. It’s not cheap but it simply puts other Mexican restaurants to shame. The very best Mexican restaurant in Louisiana couldn’t be in the same conversation
Posted on 1/24/26 at 7:08 pm to cgrand
Meh..not bad definitely not the best.
Page 2 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News