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The first stop on any trip to Shreveport should be Strawn's Eat Shop. They are known for having the most incredible strawberry pie. If strawberry does not work for you, then you should try chocolate. The original Strawn's is located on E. Kings (between Line and Youree). However, if you are eating late, then head to Strawn's Eat Shop Too which is located on E. 70th (on the corner of Youree). These diners also have daily lunch specials, great breakfast, burgers and all that deep-fried southern food everyone enjoys.

Several popular restaurants with locals are located along Line Avenue, near Pierremont. Superior Bar and Grill is a popular Mexican restaurant, and generally considered some of the best Tex-Mex cuisine in the city. Superior Steakhouse on Line Avenue near the Piermont Ave. is one of the best restaurant's in town, and has one of the best wine lists in the city. Bella Fresca is a high end restaurant also located on Line Ave. near Superior Mexican Bar and Grill. Another popular local restaurant which boasts an excellent wine list is Colombia Cafe, located on Kings Hwy near Line Ave.

Some of the best Cajun food in the city is served at Savoie's Cajun restaurant on E. 70th St. near Clyde Fant Parkway. Another excellent restaurant is Copeland's of New Orleans located on the corner of Bert Kouns and Youree Dr. And among the most notable restaurant's specializing in Louisiana cuisine, Ernest's a New Orleans style restaurant, is located off the service road on Hwy 1 just south of downtown, and has a great view overlooking the Red River.

For excellent sandwiches and Po-Boys go to Herby-K's on Pierre Ave. near I-20 just off Texas St.

There are also several good, local Italian restaurant's including Dominic's on E. 70th St, and Monjuni's which has several locations, one off Youree Dr. near the intersection with Bert Kouns and another closer to downtown on Louisiana Ave. Olive Street Bistro on Olive St. is also an excellent Italian eatery

There are also several local cafes and diners on Kings Hwy near Centenary college including Murrell's, George's Grill, and 'Lil' Joe's Bar & Grill.

Boiled crawfish can be had when in season and are widely available. You can buy them from vendors on street corners throughout the city (and many other cities in Louisiana). They're all the rage with the locals.

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