Started By
Message

Pimanyoli's (BR) abruptly closes

Posted on 1/5/23 at 6:06 am
Posted by potent357
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2010
4243 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 6:06 am
Pimanyoli's Smokehouse shut down for good the evening of Jan 4th. I guess they could not even hang on long enough for the Restaurant:Impossible episode filmed in September to make it on the airwaves. Good food but no knowledge of how to run a restaurant.

" As of today, the Smokehouse with the funny name, “Pimanyoli’s” is permanently closed. Our closing albeit sad, has brought me remarkable joy. I thank God for giving Piman and me the opportunity to bring to you our talents and favorable offerings."
Posted by ellunchboxo
G-Town
Member since Feb 2009
19466 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 6:06 am to
That sucks.

The BBLTA was so good.
Posted by Mad Dogg
LA
Member since Sep 2016
4177 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 9:14 am to
Sad news…they had some pretty darn good stuff there. The tamales were phenomenal. I thought I heard somewhere that the tamales were made/sold elsewhere. Anyone know anything about that? I can’t quit them.
Posted by MaxxPain2
Member since Oct 2021
1397 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 9:25 am to
They were never open anyway.
Posted by dukesilver72
Texas
Member since Feb 2015
1230 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 10:04 am to
Weird hours and that place died when the husband passed away.
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
6537 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 12:50 pm to
I think the tamales are the same at Pass a dozen.
Posted by whatiknowsofar
hm?
Member since Nov 2010
27411 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 2:07 pm to
Tamales and chili were fricking on point. Damn.
Posted by UPGDude
Baton Rouge
Member since Feb 2021
646 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 3:08 pm to
quote:

Tamales and chili were fricking on point. Damn.




You can get them off Greenwell Springs Road

Pass A Dozen
Posted by andouille
A table near a waiter.
Member since Dec 2004
11531 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 4:23 pm to
Hate to hear it, lovely people, good food. They always seemed to be busy at lunch, but their irregular dinner hours were not helpful. I'll bet the rent in the location was killer.

They need to reopen in a low rent location, but since Dad died it was a tough go from there. Where am I going to get the best brisket salad in town? TJ's isn't close.
Posted by Sayre
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Nov 2011
5754 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 4:39 pm to
It's their own fault. The name was horrible, and they had no identity. It's sad because the food was great
Posted by Sayre
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Nov 2011
5754 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 4:41 pm to
The tamales were sold in Oak Point shopping center at Pass a Dozen but she's not there anymore. Look up their Facebook page and it'll tell you she sells them at some church on Greenville Springs on Saturdays now.
Posted by Mad Dogg
LA
Member since Sep 2016
4177 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 9:32 pm to
Facebook page doesn’t mention anything about a church. Maybe I can find some info on a note taped to the door by Oak Point?
Posted by LSshoe
Burrowing through a pile o MikePoop
Member since Jan 2008
4571 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 9:43 pm to
The Warren was possibly the best sammich I have ever eaten. Burgers and tamales were the bomb too. Good people, good food, good place. Sucks that it's closed.
Posted by SixthAndBarone
Member since Jan 2019
11113 posts
Posted on 1/5/23 at 9:58 pm to
quote:

The name was horrible, and they had no identity.


Agreed. Their sign read Pimanyoli’s Sidewalk Cafe and Catering

And they advertise Pimanyoli’s smokehouse

Hate to see them close though. Wish the family luck.
Posted by robchand58
Denham Springs LA
Member since Nov 2012
675 posts
Posted on 1/6/23 at 8:12 am to
The church mentioned is likely Magnolia United Methodist on Greenwell Springs Rd. They have a substantial Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings.
Posted by bubbz
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2006
23117 posts
Posted on 1/6/23 at 8:45 am to
Pimanyolis has great food but service was always terrible.

The tamales were indeed Pass a Dozen. They can be found at the farmers market in Central on Saturday mornings. I forget the name of the church, but it’s basically across from Shady Park on Greenwell Springs in between the Thruway and Morgan.
Posted by LSUweights
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
3593 posts
Posted on 1/6/23 at 9:33 am to
Sad to hear
In my top 3 restaurants in BR
Tamales were great
The sandwich with the pulled pork, brisket, and pepperjack was great
My wife said they had the best burger she ever had
Great homemade BBQ sauce
Great homemade lemonade

Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
48647 posts
Posted on 1/6/23 at 9:39 am to
i really liked that place but every time i thought to go, they were never open. and there seems to be 100% agreement that the name/concept definitely hamstrung their success

too bad
Posted by potent357
Prairieville
Member since Jan 2010
4243 posts
Posted on 1/6/23 at 3:43 pm to
The tamales are made by Yolanda's sister Wanda. Wanda Pass to be exact.
Posted by TheRoarRestoredInBR
Member since Dec 2004
31120 posts
Posted on 1/6/23 at 4:59 pm to
Those were some very tasty Tamales. Got them everytime there.
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 2Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News
Follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram to get the latest updates on LSU Football and Recruiting.

FacebookXInstagram