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Originally Posted by rebelboi

drove by the frontage road where that old hotel that got torn down and there was a sign w/ a picture of an Anytime Fitness; surely they aren't going to use all that land to build one on

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I was under the impression it would be used for hotel, dining, & retail.

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Originally Posted by rebelboi

drove by the frontage road where that old hotel that got torn down and there was a sign w/ a picture of an Anytime Fitness; surely they aren't going to use all that land to build one on

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the back east side pad where the retaining wall is and the old budget inn used to be.

For the most authentic Mexican food in Ruston (or really almost anywhere around here) check out La Bamba. Have been several times and the food has been just great. It's in the old Olde Mexico location.

As a general rule I don't eat Mexican food north of the Red River. That mostly applies to Oklahoma for us Texans. So I guess east of the Red River does't count as north since Ruston is south of the Oklahoma border.

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Originally Posted by JuBru

What is something not in Ruston that Ruston needs/should have?

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This would be a slam dunk in Ruston!

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Originally Posted by Houston Techsan

As a general rule I don't eat Mexican food north of the Red River. That mostly applies to Oklahoma for us Texans. So I guess east of the Red River does't count as north since Ruston is south of the Oklahoma border.

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As a Texas-ex...specifically a South Texas-ex, I am a self-anointed Mexican Food snob. There was a time a few years ago that you just couldn't find good COMIDA in North Louisiana...but thanks to the significant increase in our Hispanic population, you can now find some VERY good Mexican food in our area.

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Originally Posted by ChuckK3

...but thanks to the significant increase in our Hispanic population, you can now find some VERY good Mexican food in our area.

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Not sure how good it is, but you can find Mexican food on EVERY corner in our area. You place an order and they have it back out to you before you can dunk a chip in the salsa.

Iron Cactus in Calhoun has great "Tex-Mex" style food. I heard they also had great "grown up green icees"

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Not sure how good it is, but you can find Mexican food on EVERY corner in our area. You place an order and they have it back out to you before you can dunk a chip in the salsa.

Iron Cactus in Calhoun has great "Tex-Mex" style food. I heard they also had great "grown up green icees"

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I think they're one of the better places for sure. I also like Fiesta Linda in Sterlington's Molcajete Laredo, served in the lava-rock bowl. I hear good things about El Sombrero on Restaurant Row in WM, but haven't tried them yet. Was a big fan of El Jarrito in Ruston, then they got "big"...our Farmerville restaurant is still pretty good...but they've grown to so many locations so quickly, I'm concerned they've lost their edge. Wife LOVES Habanero Grill in West Monroe, and is trying to get me to go, but I rarely get to WM...have you tried them yet?

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Originally Posted by ChuckK3

As a Texas-ex...specifically a South Texas-ex, I am a self-anointed Mexican Food snob. There was a time a few years ago that you just couldn't find good COMIDA in North Louisiana...but thanks to the significant increase in our Hispanic population, you can now find some VERY good Mexican food in our area.

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Did you ever eat at the old CADILLAC BAR AND GRILL in Nuevo Laredo? Wouldn't cross the river there on a bet now.

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Originally Posted by ChuckK3

I think they're one of the better places for sure. I also like Fiesta Linda in Sterlington's Molcajete Laredo, served in the lava-rock bowl. I hear good things about El Sombrero on Restaurant Row in WM, but haven't tried them yet. Was a big fan of El Jarrito in Ruston, then they got "big"...our Farmerville restaurant is still pretty good...but they've grown to so many locations so quickly, I'm concerned they've lost their edge. Wife LOVES Habanero Grill in West Monroe, and is trying to get me to go, but I rarely get to WM...have you tried them yet?

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Don't wa$te your time at Habanero Grill. The place in downtown Rayville is the bomb.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Not sure how good it is, but you can find Mexican food on EVERY corner in our area. You place an order and they have it back out to you before you can dunk a chip in the salsa.

Iron Cactus in Calhoun has great "Tex-Mex" style food. I heard they also had great "grown up green icees"

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Love Iron Cactus! It's run by two guys who worked for years at Ernesto's in Monroe. Similar, and some same, (rice!) recipes, but without the grunge. Ant the grown-up green icees are great--the frozen ones are more like whipped and frothy than frozen, not terribly thick, so you can drink them quickly if you're so inclined. Well, so I've heard. :icon_wink:

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Originally Posted by Dawgpix

Don't wa$te your time at Habanero Grill. The place in downtown Rayville is the bomb.

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Yep, what I heard. Not many vehicles there after church on Sunday. Not a good sign for them.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

Not sure how good it is, but you can find Mexican food on EVERY corner in our area. You place an order and they have it back out to you before you can dunk a chip in the salsa.

Iron Cactus in Calhoun has great "Tex-Mex" style food. I heard they also had great "grown up green icees"

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I must be in a small minority. Family ate there and was not impressed. Will not attempt to get the wife to go back.

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Originally Posted by RougeDawg

This would be a slam dunk in Ruston!



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I concur! We are definitely in need of variety. Here's another slam dunk Ruston needs....http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/...mages/ihop.jpg

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Originally Posted by ChuckK3

I think they're one of the better places for sure. I also like Fiesta Linda in Sterlington's Molcajete Laredo, served in the lava-rock bowl. I hear good things about El Sombrero on Restaurant Row in WM, but haven't tried them yet. Was a big fan of El Jarrito in Ruston, then they got "big"...our Farmerville restaurant is still pretty good...but they've grown to so many locations so quickly, I'm concerned they've lost their edge. Wife LOVES Habanero Grill in West Monroe, and is trying to get me to go, but I rarely get to WM...have you tried them yet?

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I'll second Dawgpix on skipping Habaneros. The food is just alright and the atmosphere is weird. Seems like more of a watering hole than a family restaurant to me. If you're going to be in that general area and want Mexican, go to Don Tomas on 6th in Monroe. Get the tongue tacos or the pork chile verde. Best tomatillo sauce I've had outside of south Texas.

Pueblo Viejo is really good also, although I haven't been there since their remodel a few weeks ago- heard a management and menu change accompanied the physical changes and that prices went up pretty considerably. I hope they kept the all day, every day 2-for-1 margaritas going.

El Sombrero is pretty good, if a little more Americanized since they first opened. Go there on non-peak hours too, unless noisy, birthday-party infested restaurants are your thing. Margaritas are extremely sour. Get the #55 if you want a taste of everything, just be sure to have someone to share it with. Huge portions.