Jodels are very hard to beat and are fantastic to fly. Definitely look at LAA Permit to Fly. I have a Jodel 150 Masaret and never tire of flying it. Taildraggers are certainly more interesting to fly.
There are a range of Jodels to suit many budgets.
Other alternatives are:
Piel Emeraude
Luscombe
Taylorcraft
Auster
Gardan Minicab
Cessna 120
Menestrel HN700
Rollason Condor