City: Shreveport, LA

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (318) 219-9536

Address: 436 Ashley Ridge Blvd.

Description: The name of the restaurant suggests the public square of a Mexican town where all the action takes place; Zocolo does a fine job living up to its moniker. The modern bar promotes intimacy and conversation. The bartender will be more than delighted to prepare you a cocktail or suggest a wine from its listing that represents bottles from around the globe. For lunch on Mon through Fri, check out the daily specials. Consider starting your meal with a smoked salmon spread or crispy fried alligator. The sesame ginger ahi salad generates a unique set of unforgettable tastes. A cup of the corn and crawfish chowder will complement any entree nicely, even one of the pizzas. For dinner, give special attention to the steaks and seafood offerings. For another taste extravaganza, try the pineapple chili shrimp. Wow! The pizzas and sandwiches are also available at night. Open for lunch Mon through Sat, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dinner hours for Mon through Sat are 4 to 9:30 p.m. On Fri and Sat nights, this great local gathering spot closes at 10 p.m.