Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino

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Evangeline Downs Racetrack, Casino & Hotel is right in the middle of Cajun country in Opelousas near Lafayette, Louisiana. This is Acadiana’s place to play with over 1,360 slots and a full racing calendar. There are plenty of good restaurants ranging from The Cafe to the Spotted Horse.

If you are planning to spend the night, the accommodations at Evangeline Downs Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member are quaint and always clean. There is a nice events center here that can handle anything from a small get together to an indoor music festival. Be sure to check out Fast & Lucy's Pub in the middle of the 80,000 square foot casino floor too. There is plenty of live racing action and if you can't be there in person you can watch the races live, online. There are several off-track betting parlors to choose from too!

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Dining & Restaurants

The Cajun Buffet at Evangeline Downs Racetrack Casino Hotel

• Serving: Seafood, Global, Cajun, Buffet, Cafe/Variety

Busy, busy, busy … that's right, the Cajun Buffet is always busy with preparing the day's spread of fantastic delectables each and every day for your ultimate dining enjoyment. Fresh food is their passion as well as excellence in preparation. There are local-fare specialties here that will delight your taste buds, from mouth-watering gumbo to succulent prime rib, from roast beef to tasty smoked turkey (think carving stations), with side dishes, freshly baked breads, and post-appetite stimulating deserts.

General

Price range: Average

Part of the The Cajun Buffet chain

Reservations: (337) 594-3035

Buffet

Hours

Sunday	11:00am / 9:00pm
Monday	11:00am / 9:00pm
Tuesday	11:00am / 9:00pm
Wednesday	11:00am / 9:00pm
Thursday	11:00am / 9:00pm
Friday	11:00am / 10:00pm
Saturday	11:00am / 10:00pm

Fast and Lucy's Pub

• Serving: Cajun, Snacks / Hotdogs, Bar/Pub, Burgers, Nachos

Located in the middle of the Evangeline Downs Casino Floor, Fast and Lucy's Pub features ice cold beer and good old Louisiana comfort food and pub fare like gumbo and boudin to juicy burgers, nachos and wings. In addition to a birdseye view of all the action, the centrally-located pub has 32 big screens so you can catch all of your sports events and features live entertainment and DJs throughout the month.

Late Night
11pm - 1am  Sun. - Thurs.
11pm- 3am | Fri. and Sat.

General

Price range: Average

Reservations: (337) 594-3023

Alcohol: Full bar

Ambience: Casual

Attire: Casual

Hours

Sunday	5:00pm / 9:00pm
Monday	7:00am / 1:00am
Tuesday	11:00am / 12:00am
Wednesday	5:00pm / 10:00pm
Thursday	11:00am / 12:00am
Friday	11:00am / 2:00am
Saturday	11:00am / 2:00am

The Cafe

• Serving: American (Traditional)

As their name implies, The Cafe at Evangeline Downs here to serve you and meet your hunger craves around the clock. Large or small, no matter what your appetite might be, there's food here to satisfy the greatest to the least's hankerings. Whether it's a juicy burger or cheese burger, whether it's a hot, vegetable-teeming soup –  all is freshly prepared for you when you order it up, and just the way you like it too!

General

Price range: Average

Reservations: (337) 594-3023

Hours

Sunday	7:00am / 1:00am
Monday	7:00am / 1:00am
Tuesday	7:00am / 1:00am
Wednesday	7:00am / 1:00am
Thursday	7:00am / 1:00am
Friday	7:00am / 3:00am
Saturday	7:00am / 3:00am

The Spotted Horse Tavern & Dining Parlor

• Serving: Steak, Bar/Pub, Seafood, Cajun

The Spotted Horse offers a unique and refreshing dining experience with modern variations on classic Louisiana flavors. The setting is elevated and elegant yet whimsical. To dine here is enough of a reason  to visit Evangeline Downs. Enjoy a 14 ounce sirloin or share one of the many small plates meant to be savored by your party. Gumbo dishes, pork belly and prawns, and beer can chicken are just a few of the items on the menu. Hot sauces are another draw here, and of course the tavern provides for all of your comestible and libation needs.

General

Price range: Average

Reservations: (337) 594-3023

Alcohol: Full Bar

Hours

Sunday	5:00pm / 9:00pm
Monday	7:00am / 1:00am
Tuesday	11:00am / 12:00am
Wednesday	5:00pm / 10:00pm
Thursday	5:00pm / 10:00pm
Friday	5:00pm / 11:00pm
Saturday	5:00pm / 11:00pm

Evangeline Downs Casino Venues & Hotspots

Evangeline Downs Event Center

If you're planning something big and impressive for a group gathering that requires expert banqueting service and the flexibility to accommodate up to 600, or an indoor venue to serve and seat 1,200 for a family reunion, comedy show, concert, or musical performance, you need look no further. The Event Center at Evangeline Downs Event is equipped and staffed to handle all the details, and ensure your guests will enjoy a most pleasurable and rewarding experience.

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