Lagniappe Too on Main Street is the most reliably recommended place to eat in New Iberia — a locally owned Cajun restaurant that does the staples well: crawfish étouffée, gumbo, fried catfish, and red beans and rice, all made with the kind of institutional knowledge that comes from cooking the same dishes for decades. The portions are generous and the prices are modest by any standard.
The restaurant is a favourite with the local lunch crowd and often fills up by noon on weekdays. The setting is simple and the service is casual and fast. Not fancy — but consistently good, which in Cajun country is the more meaningful standard.