Jando S.
Yelp
The fact this place is called Zippy's should erase any expectation of finding the next great holy grail of authentic Mexican food in Baton Rouge. Instead, come with the idea of eating some Latin inspired comfort food within the confines of sports on TVs and bangin' margaritas. Suddenly a fun time at Zippy's doesn't sound so crazy.
On the interior, it's about as no frills as one might expect. Concrete floor with some patio furniture, taxidermy decor, a daiquiri machine, and some neon signage? Yep, sounds about right. The patio is probably one of the more rowdy parts of the venue. Be nice to the college aged kids at the counter, they'll be making your food.
Start the evening by figuring out if Zippy's is playing the game you're looking to catch. Whether it's a major sporting event or a local LSU airing, more than likely they'll be featuring it. In addition to the games, they've always got some special running with their drinks. Check their Facebook to see the deal, which varies from beer promotions to $3 Patron shots. Oh my.
Then there is the food. The idea of getting a little tanked from the drinks might automatically mean the food is extra delicious. Eating it sober might elicit a few reactions (or simply none at all), but there are some standouts:
* Fish tacos. Get em grilled and make sure the tortilla is loaded. Nothing is quite as infuriating as a skimpy fish taco.
* Nachos. For the drinks and the people at your table. Naturally.
Lastly, beware of the chimichangas or enchiladas. I'm not saying chef microwave put together the food, but the neither plate was worth a bite.