Review: A Relaxing Night at the Lazy Parrot

Triston Duenas, staff writer

My roommate and I went to the Lazy Parrot Grill, located on Pantops, where the first thing we found was easy, free parking right in front of the restaurant. As we walked in, we were greeted by one of the servers and told we could sit wherever we felt, so we settled for the bar.

The first thing anyone would notice about the Lazy Parrot is that the vibe in the place definitely matches the name; it is  laid back. You will find people playing arcade games, drinking, and enjoying delicious food.

People come here to watch football games and enjoy the many beers on tap. The Lazy Parrot has what seems like an endless supply of enormous TVs. Recently, the restaurant has added a whole second bar and seating area, along with more big screen TVs,  giving you even more space to enjoy yourself.

Now to the food, which was the best part of the night. When you order  anything off the menu that is not an appetizer, you get a free side. The food came out  quickly and was insane. We tried the Buffalo chicken tacos and the catfish tacos last night, and both meals were mesmerizing. The Buffalo chicken tacos were made with just the right amount of heat and smoky flavor which collided with the taste of both the lettuce and cheese, balancing out the tacos. These tacos will not  leave you feeling like you are on fire. If you are sensitive to heat, there is always ranch dressing on the side that completely cools the meal down. Then there were the catfish tacos which were so delicious. That was probably the first catfish I have had that was not too fishy, and that fish paired incredibly with the restaurant’s signature Cajun tartar sauce.

All in all, The Lazy Parrot is a wonderful place to relax after a long evening of work. If you are looking for amazing food look no further; those tacos will have you coming back for more.