Ruth's Chris owner buys Tio Javi's (Baton Rouge). TJ Ribs going to Lafayette.

I went to Ninfa's once not long before it became Tio Javi's. I don't know how they did it, but they managed to screw up fajitas to the point they were borderline inedible. It's nearly impossible to screw up fajitas (I thought it was impossible), but they somehow found a way.

I remember when they would compete with Superior Grill with their Thursday night crowds circa 2001-2003

I ate lunch at Tio Javi's this past Fall. I always order the grilled chicken breast covered in peppers, onions, and cheese. The chicken breast was still partially frozen and raw in middle.

I wish it would get back to what Ninfas was like in the early 2000's.

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For his part, T. J. Moran’s son, Burke Moran, who lives in Montana, says the family was only too happy to sell Tio Javi’s when Bachman approached them last fall. “We don’t do Mexican well so when Chris made an offer we jumped at the chance.”

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this quote is strange to me because Burke has several Tio Javi's in the west, including Bozeman. I've been there it is exactly like Ninfa's/Tio Javi's here in BR. I wonder if he's gotten rid of them out west?

I think Burke used to post here at one point.

Back a few years ago TJ ribs was great. They had amazing cut to order prime ribs specials and their food was very good it was one of our go to spots back when I was making a good living. It declined over time they quit the prime rib and the food quality declined so we quit going there. We passed one and thought of trying it but continued to Red Robin I know yall dont like it but their gluten free burger bun is a big winner for me and Peg. So how is TJ ribs now a days.
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I seriously don't get the hate for this place. Every time we go our meal is great.

There is a noticeable difference in the steak offerings since they took it over last November.

Green dip and salsa are spicier, they still have the spicy carrots, and you can get a huge a la carte taco for $5.

When I compare that to the $20 Queso at the new superior, the choice isnt hard....

Lafayette is totally over populated now with restaurants.

But there is an opening for spots like TJ Ribs and PF Changs

The green sauce is completely different, as it doesn’t have the taste and appears to be thicker.

Who was the poster here that used to lose his mind if people hated on ninfas?