Fat Tuesday is March 1! I’ve rounded up all the fun eats and drinks for celebrating Mardi Gras in Lexington. Check them out below to find out where you should get your gumbo and king cake. If you’re looking to make something at home, check out my Muffuletta Sliders.
Bourbon N’ Toulouse
The obvious choice for Fat Tuesday! They are serving crawfish creole, alligator sausage, swamp dogs and king cake on Monday. Alligator Etouffee, shrimp creole and king cake on Tuesday! Plus you can order mardi gras party packs online.
Donut Days Bakery
If you’re looking for a king cake, Donut Days on Southland Dr is making them!
Gumbo Yaya
Enjoy a menu of chicken creole, gumbo, lobster etouffee, jambalaya, alligator sauce and more available through Tuesday.
Drake’s
Enjoy $5 carnival cocktails through Tuesday plus $10 Mardi Party sushi rolls on Fat Tuesday!
Lady Remoulade
A newer restaurant in Lexington, they are serving a crawfish boil with sausage, potatoes, corn, green beans and cajun bread. It is available carry-out only for $17.
Bayou Bluegrass Catering
An annual event, enjoy cajun fare dine-in or carry-out. A huge buffet including fried catfish, cajun turkey, jambalaya, red beans and rice, bread pudding, king cake and more.
Caramanda’s
Caramanda’s is making special Mardi Gras cupcakes and decorated cookies.
J. Render’s
J. Render’s is serving a four course meal of gumbo, etouffee, jambalaya and king cake for $40.
Selma’s Catering
Enjoy red beans and rice, fried fish sandwiches and sea bass ettouffee Monday and Tuesday.
Beck’s Baked Goods
This home baker is another option for king cakes!
Ramsey’s
Ramsey’s is holding a crawfish eating contest! $10 to enter.
Proud Mary’s BBQ
Enjoy a Fat Tuesday party with a crawfish boil and massive Mardi Gras buffet.
