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| - After seeing Flavors of Louisiana on Check Please Arizona, I had to try it! It was well worth the drive to Avondale from my Central Phoenix home.
We started out with a combination appetizer. They give you the option of ordering three different appetizers in the combo because it is nearly impossible to decide on just one. We opted for the hush puppies, fried green tomatoes and fried pickles. All three were fantastic but the hush puppies were probably my favorite with the fried pickles a close second. You can choose from the many different dipping sauces they offer or have them all! We had the remoulade and Cajun ranch. The Cajun ranch was delicious!
Moving on to the main course. We all had po boys. Several authentic entrees are offered at Flavors of Louisiana, but I am a po boy connoisseur. You can get your po boy about ten different ways there. I had the fried shrimp, my friends had fried tilapia and another had the muffuletta. I have not had a po boy this good since I was in New Orleans earlier this year! Made in the traditional way with lettuce, tomatoes and mayonnaise on fantastic French bread. Served with a choice of sides such as potato salad, red beans and rice, cole slaw, fries, dirty rice, etc. or for $1.00 more you can get a cup of gumbo or jambalaya. I opted for the sausage gumbo (you can also choose seafood). Fantastic!!
For dessert we decided to try the beignets. They are nowhere near the ones you will find in Louisiana and have a different texture, but their version is still very good. We finished them off!
Drink selection is simple, sodas and iced tea, sweet or regular. Best sweet tea I have ever had and all you can drink!
Outstanding service!! Everyone who was working last night was very friendly. Our server Carlee was a gem. Outgoing, engaging and you can tell she really enjoys working there. The chef even came out to talk with us and to make sure we were enjoying everything.
All in all they do a fantastic job brining the "Flavors of Louisiana" to Arizona! I can't wait to go back! Open Monday-Saturday for lunch and dinner. They are closed on Sunday.
Enjoy!
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