Here’s a question I get asked a lot: what’s your favorite thing to eat at LuLu’s?
Well, I can’t name just one! It depends on what mood I’m in, what’s on my mind, what day of the week it is, what I’m wearing, whether it’s sunny or cloudy…the list goes on.
Here are my top five faves in no particular order:
Nachos: There is something about chips and salsa I simply crave. The salty crunchy chips with the spicy chunks of tomato bursting with flavor…add cheese and, well, it’s more than a meal in itself! Nachos is not something I ever get sick of, and we have several varieties of toppings so I could almost go so far as to say there is a different nacho for every one of my moods.
Fish Tacos: All fish tacos are not created equal. Our menu describes our version with one word—”Scrumptious!” And I can’t think of a better way to put their addictive finger-licking deliciousness. The chefs at LuLu’s have perfected the art of combining melt-in-your-mouth fish with the texture and flavor of black beans, salsa, shredded cabbage, a chipotle cream sauce, and, of course, cheese. If the idea of a fish taco doesn’t do it for you or you’ve had a bad experience with fish tacos in the past, our fish tacos might be able to fix that problem for you.
Fried Shrimp: I don’t need to explain myself here! Fried shrimp remains an iconic LuLu’s and Gulf Coast delicacy worthy of celebration every day.
Pa-menna Cheeseburger: My idea of paradise! A perfect combination of a delicious burger with the Southern touches of pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes. I’m such a texture person, and there is something about that gooey warm pimento cheese paired with the crispy fried tomatoes that take this burger into a higher realm.
Fried Crab Claws: Speaking of higher realms, I called fried crab claws “heavenly” in my first cookbook, LuLu’s Kitchen, and I think you’d agree that their sweet luscious flavor would make the saltwater angels sing. This Gulf Coast specialty is a must-have first course around our beaches that you really don’t see outside the region. I love to introduce visitors to the Gulf to this truly special dish that captures the flavorful bounty of our little slice of heaven.
If you’re not hungry after reading this, well I salute you! I for one may be headed to LuLu’s. Hope to see you there!
Photo by Angie Mosier
