It’s tough to watch your waistline when you are married to the Cajun Foodie, but I do try to keep it light during the week. Almost daily at noon, I find myself in a bit of a pickle – where can I grab a quick and healthy bite (and squeeze in the 10 other errands I want to run before my lunch hour is over)?
My prayers were answered when I stumbled upon this funky little orange shotgun shack in “Freetown,” near downtown Lafayette. Just looking at this place made me happy; it’s drive-thru only with tables outside, perfect for my typical grab-and-go lunch.
You can smell the smoky flavor when you roll down your window to yell out your order (yes, I said yell…hey, it’s part of the charm). My first trip there, I ordered their specialty – the Smoked Fish Taco. Five bucks later, I had in my hand a generous-sized soft taco filled with smoked Louisiana Gulf fish marinated in a soy-ginger glaze and nestled in a bed of greens, celery, onions and (this is the kicker)…apples. Something about that sweet, smoky, salty flavor combined with the soft, crunchy, gooey texture got me hooked. Since then, I’ve returned dozens of times and tried almost everything on the menu. My favorite is still the Smoked Fish Taco (I’m now an old pro and add avocado) but I also highly recommend the Smoked Shrimp Taco and the Cajun Foodie swears he could eat the Pork Burrito every day.
Oh – I should also mention that these sisters- these taco sisters, are perhaps the friendliest people on the planet (Karen from Am Mart in Baton Rouge wins this award hands down). I dare you to go there and not drive off with a smile on your face.
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