There's no doubt that Louisiana crawfish are the best in the world, if you can afford them. Plus, they're pretty darn important to our economy, but the question remains, can you eat a straight-tail crawfish?
I'll never forget where I had my first Louisiana-style crawfish pistolette. They had them at an Exxon gas station on the side of 190 in Port Barre, LA, and now I get them every time I head to Baton Rouge or New Orleans!