Lulu’s — Restaurant in Interior

I have lots of great memories from Badlands National Park, but almost all of those great memories are overshadowed by the smell of the terrible farts I got after eating at this restaurant. It led to so many arguments with my wife. I’m not even trying to be funny while writing this review. The Indian tacos were not good. Everything ingredient you could tell was super cheap and low quality. The ground beef may have been dog food, it wouldn’t surprise me or my stomach if we found out that was the case. My wife wasn’t any bigger a fan either. She felt super bloated after eating here. And the tacos are so expensive! Just $20 for 1! We spent $40 to have terrible farts for 2 days and an upset stomach. They also made the tacos in a food truck, which I find really strange since it seems they have a kitchen in the back. Maybe they drive all the Purina ground beef away when the inspector comes into town. I don’t know. Just try the Indian tacos at cedar pass lodge or get tacos at Katie’s Katina, this place is not worth it. It also did not seem family friendly inside, unless you and your kids roll up in a...

Deano made us feel like family as soon as we walked in the door and kept the old country rolling on the juke box. Great conversation with Deano and patrons. We mistakenly left Lulu’s to check out The Wagon Wheel and quickly returned to Lulu’s. I stood outside the screen door of the food truck and talked with Lulu as she prepared fresh fry bread and walked with her down the block to feed corn to the mini horses and donkey a neighbor owns. These are real, good people and they welcomed us like old friends. This bar is a gem in the sandy badlands and we can’t wait to go back. If you just need a snack ask for cinnamon sugar fry bread - not on the menu....

We absolutely adored Lulu’s! We were staying up the road and had limited options so came here. We loved it so much that we came back the next night. Dean and Lulu are both so fun and welcoming. We chatted, heard about local stories and history, ate THE BEST FOOD we’ve had since we’ve been in the area, and just enjoyed a great vibe. Everyone loves the Indian tacos but I was particularly fond of Lulu’s burger-making skills.

It’s small, so plan to sit at the bar and chat it up. Ask Dean about the photos on the wall. And order the burger. You won’t...