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Published October 22, 2026 5:32pm

In this weekly feature, we’re celebrating the best of Colorado Springs’ food and drink scene ー as determined by voters in the 2026 Best of the Springs (thebestofthesprings.com). We’ll throw in our own recommendation, too.

Up this week: Cajun

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Gold: Luchals

We bet lots of Best of the Springs voters first fell in love with Luchals at the former spot in the CO.A.T.I food hall. And we bet lots of them drive far south to Luchals’ current home in Fountain. The fried catfish, the hot honey shrimp, the wings ー the reasons to make the trip go on and on. 6436 S. U.S. Highway 85/87, Suite M

Silver: Down South Louisiana Cooking

Where the food truck rolls, loyal fans follow. If unfamiliar, you might follow your nose; the fragrant jambalaya and crawfish étouffée call from afar. Also on the menu at last check: fried catfish, red beans with sausage, boudin balls and fried okra.…