Martha Local Bar

We had not visited the local bar since it was under new ownership. They post a lot of pictures of their food and activities on social media, so we decided to try it out.The first thing to note is that this is still a smoking allowed bar. In Lafayette, there is absolutely a place for a bar that allows smoking inside. Be advised, if you go in, you will absolutely notice it as soon as you walk in the door. I only say this, because, the bar was full of regulars that the bartender knew all of their drink orders when they walked in. The crowd seemed friendly. This is the type of crowd, that walks in and places their cigarettes on the bar and in 10 minutes may smoke three or four of them. There are approximately 20 seats at the bar. 18 of them were occupied and we were the only two that were not smoking. Again, if you do not like a smoking bar, this one is a tough one for you.All of the above is not to dog bar being a smoking bar. It is just more of a warning or a heads up. Nothing seems to have changed on the inside with new ownership. It looks exactly like the old bar. In the middle of the horseshoe bar there is a stainless steel prep- type table. It would be a good location for a liquor storage area. However, it just collects random things like napkins and purses and pens and whatever. The liquor bottles are up against the wall and the beer bottles that tell you what beer they have, are around the corner.My wife ordered the tacos and I got a chicken quesadilla. She really really enjoyed the tacos. She told me they are some of the best that she has had in town. She will probably order them to go at some point in time in the future. My chicken quesadilla was chicken and cheese and the chicken was very bland. The bartender asked me about it and I pointed that out to her. She said that's why these random sauces are given with the food. There was not any salsa offered at the initial delivery of food.Again, for what it is, it is a great local bar. If you want a smoking bar with a regular crowd with food that looks really good in person and on their social media, then Martha Local Bar is a good place to go. Just be advised that if you do not like a smoking bar, this is a bar that you can't even hide that it is a smoking bar. You can smell it from outside the front door.

Great place on the Southside of downtown Lafayette. Authentic Mexican specialties with a full grill thrown in. I had tacos and ceviche and highly recommend both. Also had my share of PBR highboys. Service was very efficient and friendly. And the setting, while simple was authentic and friendly. Highly recommend!

The asada, chicken and pastor tacos are amazingly good! The corn tortillas are made fresh by hand! Be sure to use the homemade salsa verde!

Terrible service they ignore you and are down right rude. I would never recommend that place to anyone

Wonder place to get tacos, tenderloins or anything else you want! Friendly employees and owner! Definitely recommend!!!

Amazing tacos! Great atmosphere and service! I went on a Friday and they had a DJ with good music playing.

We popped in for a quick drink. Turns out the new owners, a local family purchased this place two days ago. Seemed like a hard working family. Drinks were good and very reasonable. They gave us complimentary chips, salsa and pico de galo. Delicious! I'm looking forward to coming back to eat.

I hate to leave this review because I don't want to blow up my creep spot. But the food here at the Local is hands down all gas and no brakes! (That means really good for you boomers) we love Fridays because it's steak night. Fresh made from scratch cooking, great service (kim is awesome) and you can't best the prices! The only downside to this place is the smoke. But hey... it's well worth it!

I love how Martha combined the old school Local menu (patty melt, pork tenderloin) with Mexican specialties (fajitas, tacos). Parking in the back is a bit tricky, but we figured it out. Dinner is a great value, well-priced with good portions. I loved my patty melt and plan on returning for the 16 oz steak with two sides for only $20. It's like taking a step back in time...in a good way.

Good service, but my husband ordered a med. well ribeye steak, garden salad and baked potato. When he got the steak home, it was burned black and was so tough he couldn't even cut through it with a steak knife! The potato was not baked all the way either. He did say the salad was good. He said it was the WORST steak dinner he's had in his life!