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What is a chain restaurant that you would like actually like to see in your city?
Posted on 3/4/23 at 9:03 am
Posted on 3/4/23 at 9:03 am
I'm all for supporting a local restaurant and frequent them more than I do chains.
That said, chains do serve a purpose in terms of consistency (usually), quality, and offerings.
I realize Baton Rouge has J Alexanders (and it is solid for what it is), but I would like to see a Houston's restaurant come to the outskirts of Baton Rouge or Ascension Parish. I believe it would be successful because its price point is on the higher-end while the quality of the food usually matches it.
Also, add Pappacito's or Lupe Tortilla to the mix. They would crush it in Louisiana and specifically Baton Rouge. Only the old Ninfa's from the 90's could rival it.
That said, chains do serve a purpose in terms of consistency (usually), quality, and offerings.
I realize Baton Rouge has J Alexanders (and it is solid for what it is), but I would like to see a Houston's restaurant come to the outskirts of Baton Rouge or Ascension Parish. I believe it would be successful because its price point is on the higher-end while the quality of the food usually matches it.
Also, add Pappacito's or Lupe Tortilla to the mix. They would crush it in Louisiana and specifically Baton Rouge. Only the old Ninfa's from the 90's could rival it.
This post was edited on 3/4/23 at 9:05 am
Posted on 3/4/23 at 9:05 am to Will Cover
For Nola, I wish we had a pluckers. Well pluckers from 15 years ago, not the crap they are serving at Bluebonnet now.
Chophouse is the best chain in Nola.
Chophouse is the best chain in Nola.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 9:06 am to Will Cover
I do enjoy lupe tortilla. I eat there often when I have to stop in bmt.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 9:15 am to tigeralum06
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pluckers from 15 years ago, not the crap they are serving at Bluebonnet now.
I went once to the Bluebonnet location. It was filthy, needed repairs, and the music was so loud --- and the servers were straight from North Baton Rouge.
The LSU location was (and may still be) considerably better.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 9:16 am to Train is comin
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I do enjoy lupe tortilla. I eat there often when I have to stop in bmt.
I've been to the Beaumont location a handful of times. As good as it is compared to Mexican food in Louisiana, specifically Baton Rouge, the Beaumont location is not up to standards when visiting Houston or Austin. There is a considerable difference in quality.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 9:34 am to Will Cover
Rudy's Country Store
I also think Maggiano's Little Italy has half decent food for a chain.
I also think Maggiano's Little Italy has half decent food for a chain.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 9:41 am to Will Cover
I'll have to check out the Houston location. Also, I'll add Tia Juanitas. That place is pretty good.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 10:06 am to fallguy_1978
quote:Rudy's Sause!
Rudy's Country Store

Posted on 3/4/23 at 10:17 am to Will Cover
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Lupe Tortilla
Ain’t got shite on El Tiempo
Posted on 3/4/23 at 10:25 am to TCO
I completely agree, but the little that I know, I think Louisiana stands a better chance of getting Lupe than we do El Tiempo.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 10:27 am to Will Cover
quote:
What is a chain restaurant that you would like actually like to see in your city?
always wanted a godfathers pizza
but for some reason there are none in louisiana

Posted on 3/4/23 at 10:45 am to LSUballs
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Torchy's
This is one I always wanted in BR
We got it and it’s pretty much a train wreck
Posted on 3/4/23 at 11:11 am to Will Cover
None. Would rather eat local in any city.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 11:12 am to Sun God
Yea, we might not have the proper demographics for a Torchy's either.
Posted on 3/4/23 at 11:24 am to LSUballs
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Yea, we might not have the proper demographics for a Torchy's either.
Is this just a silly statement or am I missing something?
Posted on 3/4/23 at 11:57 am to robchand58
quote:There's one in Kenner.
Pollo Campero.
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