Lafayette Travel unveils new EatLafayette app

The free mobile app connects users to locally owned restaurants and the region's culinary culture.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:20pm

A bold, colorful silkscreen illustration featuring a stylized Lafayette Po-boy sandwich repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the vibrant local food culture highlighted by the new EatLafayette app.The new EatLafayette app showcases the diverse and flavorful dining options that make Lafayette Parish a top culinary destination in Louisiana.Lafayette Today

Lafayette Travel has launched a new mobile app called EatLafayette that is designed to showcase the local dining scene across Lafayette Parish. The free app, available on iOS and Android, features hundreds of locally owned restaurants, event listings, live music schedules, and curated food trails like the Po-boy Trail. Users can search by cuisine, location, or dining experience to explore Lafayette's thriving food culture.

Why it matters

The EatLafayette app builds on the organization's ongoing efforts to promote the parish's culinary identity and make it easier for both locals and visitors to discover the diverse range of dining options that define Lafayette as a food destination.

The details

The app was unveiled during a membership luncheon attended by tourism and hospitality industry partners on April 8, 2026. It includes a live demonstration showing how the platform connects users to restaurants, local attractions, accommodations, and events in one place.

  • The EatLafayette app launched on April 8, 2026.

The players

Lafayette Travel

The tourism organization behind the launch of the new EatLafayette mobile app.

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What’s next

The free app is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

The takeaway

The EatLafayette app represents a digital-first approach to showcasing the region's thriving food scene, making it more accessible for both residents and visitors to discover the diverse array of locally owned restaurants and culinary experiences that define Lafayette Parish.