How Much of Lafayette’s Culture and History Can You Spot in New Superior Grill Mural?

Superior Grill, one of Lafayette’s newer restaurants, has quickly made its mark on the local scene—not just with its food, but now with a stunning mural celebrating the city’s culture, history, and beloved landmarks. The mural, crafted by artists Robert Durante and his son Dakota, serves as a vibrant homage to Lafayette, making Superior Grill feel like a longtime resident of the city.

In a recent Facebook post, Superior Grill shared their excitement about the mural, stating: “We’re excited to unveil our ! Each Superior Grill location has a mural representing the city’s known and loved iconic products and landmarks. Check out our Lafayette mural by Robert Durante and his son Dakota, and let us know what you love about Lafayette!”

Other notable features include the logos of Supreme Rice and Evangeline Maid Bread, both staples in local households, and the Ragin’ Cajuns logo of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a key player in the city’s identity. Even Evangeline Downs, a historic site for horse racing, is immortalized, along with the Acadiana Flag, a visual representation of the region's French heritage.

The mural also pays tribute to the Pinkhook Drawbridge, once a busy waterway for trade, and features a Rodrigue painting of Cajuns boiling crawfish—a familiar sight in Acadiana. The Lafayette Mardi Gras Association shield reminds viewers of the city’s deep connection to Mardi Gras celebrations. At the same time, the image of an oil derrick symbolizes Lafayette’s historic ties to the oil industry.

Superior Grill even nods to its own location’s history with a tribute to Randol’s, the legendary restaurant and dancehall that previously occupied the site. The mural doesn’t miss a beat in capturing the essence of Lafayette, right down to a Martin Accordion emblazoned with a crawfish, a subtle wink to the city's musical traditions.

The mural has already sparked conversation and praise from the community. Comments on Superior Grill’s post include, “Love the homage to Randol’s,” and “Love this! Should make shirts! I would buy one.” Some have even suggested additional elements like Festival International, highlighting the mural's role in sparking dialogue about Lafayette’s beloved traditions.

Whether you’ve seen the mural in person or through social media, it’s clear that Superior Grill has created more than just art—it’s a visual celebration of Lafayette’s identity, capturing the products, landmarks, and spirit that make the city unique. If you've checked it out, drop a photo in the comments.

The mural features:

- Tabasco Sauce bottle – Iconic hot sauce from Avery Island, Louisiana.
- Borden’s logo – Represents the last Borden's Ice Cream Shoppe in the world, located in Lafayette.
- Lafayette Travel Logo (tit-fer) – Symbolizes Cajun music and Lafayette’s cultural heritage.
- Supreme Rice logo – Celebrating rice as a staple in Cajun and Mexican food traditions.
- Evangeline Maid Bread logo – A nod to the local bread brand with deep Acadiana roots.
- Ragin’ Cajuns logo – Represents the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
- Evangeline Downs – A tribute to the historic horse racing site.
- Acadiana Flag – Represents the Acadian region of southern Louisiana.
- Pinkhook Drawbridge – A historical reference to the once busy waterway.
- Rodrigue Painting (Andre and Boudreaux boiling crawfish, 1978) – Celebrates Cajun culture and art by George Rodrigue.
- Lafayette Mardi Gras Association shield – Highlights the local tradition of Mardi Gras.
- Oil Derrick – Symbolizes the oil industry’s historical impact on Lafayette’s economy.
- Martin Accordions “Crawfish Accordion” – Represents Cajun and Creole music heritage.
- Randol’s – A tribute to the legendary restaurant and dancehall that previously occupied Superior Grill’s site.