Dingo's

Dingo's

11580 Coursey Blvd.

225-291-0049

http://www.eatatdingos.com/



Rion


I often skip the Fish and Chips style entree when dining out for a number of reasons, it can tend to be greasy and flavorless throw away fish, and fries get boring quickly. What intrigued me about the fish and chips offered at Dingo's was a)the tilipia, which I find to be a tasty mild fish that takes to flavors well, b)it was paneed, not as greasy and heavy as fried, but still crispy, c) the chips were potato wedges and it came with slaw and d) (and maybe most importatly) it came with a salad. This was all around $12. The salad was unremarkable, mixed greens with a couple of onions and tomatoes, but they have a wasabi ranch dressing that may be one of my favorite ever salad dressings. The dressing is self-explanatory, but if you are a wasabi fan it's a must, I also plan on making some soon. The fish was just as I expected above and came with a delightful sauce they call an OOO-EEE sauce, it tastes like a creamy, spicy remoulade. The potato wedges are very good, much like a seasoned fry, but in wedge form. The cole slaw was also good, not quite Parrain's good, but tasty. Overall, I really enjoyed this meal and didn't have to unbuckle my belt on the way to the car.

Claire

I strongly recommend a visit to Dingo's; I've been there about 4 times now and have always left happy. The dish I've ordered most frequently is the Veggie Burger, which is a hearty vegetable-based burger that is "well packed" together, ie, it doesn't taste like a bunch of random veggies aimlessly shaped into something that barely resembles a patty but rather actually resembles a patty that is a good meat substitute. It's served on a whole wheat bun with fresh avocado slices and a light mango salsa, which also earns Dingo's some points from me in that they have actually endeavored to make their veggie burger interesting. I've also enjoyed their side salad as described above, but with a sweet honey mustard dressing that I like so much I have to get it every time. Dingo's tomato basil soup is also excellent, and offers the unmistakeable taste of fresh (and sweet) basil. On my most recent visit, I was in the mood for pasta, and cautiously ordered the Pasta Primavera, expecting to get my pasta fix but possibly lament not ordering the thoughtfully constructed veggie burger. I was instead pleasantly surprised by angel hair pasta in a butter sauce sprinkled with a few herbs and a light parmesan cheese with many lightly sauteed vegetables including bell peppers, carrots, zuchini, broccoli, and sqaush; this turned out to be one of those addictive dishes you pick at long after you're completely full. Also, Dingo's has a laid back atmosphere that is casual without being too plain and family friendly without being cheesy or somehow patronizing to the clientele. This is a hip and comfortable-feeling restaurant that is well worth the drive down the 12 for those of us more used to hanging around the LSU/downtown/mid-city areas. I doubt you'll be disappointed.