EATROUGE
 
While on the way to get my haircut this afternoon, I decided to stop by Zippy's, a place I had noticed on serveral previous trips to the hair stylist and always wanted to try.

Zippy's is just another restaurant in the area playing to the whole "Build Your Own Burrito" fad, but also offers a larger menu then others of its kind. At Zippy's you can create your own burritos, tacos, and more along with a full menu resembling a typical Mexican restaurant.
 
Qdoba 03/07/2009
 
Today me and my friends decided to try Qdoba since we were in the burrito mood. For those who have never heard of this place, Qdoba is a restaurant much like Izzo's or Zippy's where you can create your own burrito, taco, quesadilla, and so on.
 
 
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Since the passing away of Poncho's years ago, many people have sat in the dark wondering when the Mexican buffet will return. I'm going to let you in on a little secret. There are only a couple of Mexican buffets out there now days, and the top honor definitely goes to El Magey.
 
La Carreta 02/23/2009
 
Today I took the family to try La Carreta on Government Street. We used to love going to the Hammond location when we lived in that area. The place was pack with Mardi Gras parade goers and was a little packed. This trip had its ups, but there were a lot more downs. I ordered the beef nachos with rice. It was served with a plate of tortilla chips, and covered with queso, beef, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, rice and sour cream. The nachos were great although they did go a little skimpy on the queso.
 
 
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Izzo's is a popular new restaurant that has exploded in the Baton Rouge area. This "Subway of Burritos" (the way i describe it) lets the customer create a burrito they way they want it. They also offer the same concept with tacos, quesadillas, bowls, and nachos.

WARNING: Don't add too many toppings or you will burst like the burrito when they wrap it.
 
 
Today I was in the mood for some authentic Mexican food (not Taco Bell, although I do love it). Since I no longer live in the Hammond area, I don't get to eat at my favorite Mexican restaurant anymore. Earlier today, I was on a mission to find my new local favorite Mexican restaurant in the area.