Top 15 Affordable Restaurants in Lafayette, LA

kat I can’t recommend this place enough! Service was impeccable, food was fantastic, atmosphere was quiet and cozy. There are fresh flowers on each table, the decor was adorable with a painted mural on the far wall, and lots of Tuscan touches throughout. Whats funny is my husband is from Lafayette and has never heard of this place. And had I not looked on Trip Advisor for restaurant recommendations, I never would have found them. It’s located in the back left corner of a business center, so it’s definitely a hidden gem. I can’t wait til my next business trip here!

Wendy Bright Wow! Such fabulous food for an airport. We had the nacho grande and quesadillas. So fresh, hot and delicious.

CassieLou My husband and I enjoyed our 1st anniversary dinner here recently and we were thoroughly impressed!! The service was amazing, she was informative and so friendly and caring. The ambience was great, a little loud but it was still so romantic and the food, oh my the food was amazing! The scallops did not disappoint, neither did the shrimp pepate! We will be returning for a special occasion in the future.

arlana wiltz Very authentic. In the picture I ordered the Pollo Azteca and would order this every time I visit Hacienda. It came with steak, shrimp, and chicken. Service was quick. I believe the name of the man serving our food was Ralpheal (not sure if spelled correctly) but he was awesome. He made sure everything was as such and had a friendly manner. I told him that my margarita didn’t taste like it had any liquor in it and he personally bought a bottle of tequila to the table and poured more in my margarita. Would recommend this place to anyone and definitely will return!

Brandon Man, we love the atmosphere! The servers were awesome (Sky, you’re killin’ it, lady!), and of course that famous quesadilla burger was off the chain! Hey Shane, the people want a food challenge! Literally can’t wait to revisit.

Chris Faulk Only one question, why do you need a police officer stationed near the tortilla area? Ive never in my life eaten in a restaurant where a police officer is steady watching the dining area. That aside, we get the Trio Fajita and it is always a huge portion and very delicious except for the fajita steak. It has been fatty and chewy lately. Again, still delicious but a very very noisy atmosphere.

Aliyah Doucet The food was not my favorite. I got a steak and a side of gnocchi with it and the steak was mid it could’ve been cooked better but the flavor was amazing. The butterfly drink I had was great as well. I loved the jazz music that they played on Friday night. It was really nice to enjoy the music and eat.

Megan Taylor We stopped in for breakfast while on a trip through Louisiana, we walked in and realized how popular it was the line was to the door. After a minute they asked if we wanted to sit at the bar and get seated right away so we took it. We ordered quick and the service was fantastic. For how crowded it was we didn’t have to wait too long for the food. We ordered avocado toast, potatoes, Mexican omelette, biscuit and croissant. Everything was absolutely delicious me and my husband both loved it!

McKensie McNeely Had a brunch date with a girlfriend here a couple weeks ago. I haven’t been to Scratch in a couple of years and I was so happy to finally see their new location. The food was incredible just like I remembered. Loved the atmosphere so much

Jordee York I had the opportunity to try this joint yesterday, and man O man, the food was AMAZING!! I got the 4 wing plate with two sides and a cornbread. The fries snuck up on me cause I didnt know they were included as well. The wings were hot, fresh, crunchy, and seasoned well. The beans were really good. The Mac N Cheese was superb!! The fries were hot and seasoned well, and the cornbread was good as well. I was actually really impressed and the lady that took my order was really nice. She also told me Happy New Year when she brought my order! The atmosphere was pretty chill and was quiet when I was there! Give this place a try Lafayette!!!!

Bart Bellaire Worth the wait!!! Took us a week or so to get a reservation and the food is absolutely amazing. These people are passionate about Italian food and their service is top notch. My wife and I started with the burrata salad and it was very well done. Do not be afraid of the beets it’s really an extremely appetizing combination. Well balanced dish with great flavor. For entree’s we had the pork cheek and the veal Norma and a side of broccolini. Two outstanding dishes! The pork is cooked perfectly and the ragu with the polenta is a wonderful combination. As for the veal it was cooked perfectly and the sauce served with it with the eggplant in it is rich and hearty. Both very satisfying dishes. They have a nice wine list and great cocktails from the bar. If you haven’t gone you should … this place is an absolute hit. We are fortunate to have rustic yet refined Italian like this in Lafayette. Gene and Hunter have created something very special.

L I think I found a hidden gem in Lafayette. My dear friend wanted to bring me out to celebrate my birthday. We drove from Alexandria la to Lafayette today. We walked in, and a server said we could find an empty seat. We were greeted by our server and ordered drinks and appetizers. My drinks were a coke and an espresso martini. My espresso was made to perfection. Our appetizers were the BBQ BACON WRAPPED SHRIMP..... Bacon wrapped shrimp in a savory NOLA style butter BBQ sauce which was delicious. We also ordered the BRISKET FRIES. Smoked brisket, pepperjack, cheddar, Cajun BBQ, chipotle aioli, and green onion. I swear those cheese fries were the best cheese fries Ive ever eaten in my entire natural born life. Wow wow wow. I sat in shock about how good they were. We ordered our entrees I ordered the GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST...... Chargrilled chicken breast,, with grilled veggie medley and roasted fingerling potatoes. It was so delicious. My friend ordered the REDFISH VERMILION. Grilled redfish topped with crawfish etoufee, served with chargrilled asparagus. I tasted some of her dish. It was yummy as well. Our server was nice and kind and treated us well as he maintained the bar. The atmosphere was laid back and it seemed everyone enjoyed being there. It was our first time and we definitely will be back.

Devin Lee I visited prejans on the first night of a three day training in the Lafayette area. I had a recommendation from one of the locals in my class who said it was good food. I went the first night and was so blown away by the food and service that I ate dinner all three nights I was in town. The gumbo trio was to die for, the crawfish platter was next to a religious experience. My classmate had the pasta with a massive crab cake in the middle and was more than pleased. The flavor, the cost, the friendly service, and generous portions brought me back each night. I wish they had a restaurant in Oregon because I’d be there regularly! Do not miss the opportunity to experience this gem!

Court M If youre looking for a good Thai place, look no further. This was our first time here, and we will be back. The service was exceptional. Everybody was attentive, kind, and prompt. They have a lunch buffet Monday-Friday. We ordered Massaman Curry w/ beef, Pad Kee Mao w/ pork, & Mango Sticky Rice. All three far exceeded our expectations. This place wasnt busy for lunch on a Saturday, and I hope more people give this place a chance!

Aleia Schexnyder Seriously one of the best coffees I’ve ever had. The environment is cozy and the pies (I had the boudin and brisket ones) were delicious. Staff is very welcoming. Will be returning ASAP.