One of the more popular dining choices in the South Louisiana restaurant scene is Mexican food. There is an old joke that Lafayette has too many Mexican restaurants and car washes. We asked Google about the density of Mexican restaurants in the Greater Lafayette area, and the approximation came back as "between 35 and 45". What is the Ratio of Mexican Restaurants to People in Lafayette, Louisiana? READ MORE: Acadiana's Most Popular Mexican RestaurantsMany of you are strictly fajita people, or you only go for nachos, or God forbid, you attempt to find something healthy.