After having a discussion about the best fried chicken in Louisiana my friend swore by Menard's…read moreCajun Grocery. I drove out there from Youngsville just to verify his claim and yes, confirmed, this is top tier fried chicken. I'm still partial to Danny's but Menard's is just as good. He said everything is good over there so I will be stopping when I can as I pass through there. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.

Off the beaten path, but on par with some of the more popular boudin spots in the area. Definitely…read moreworth the trip. Their regular boudin really hits spot - just the right amount of spice.

We go here weekly and cannot stop! This place has everything! Love their bok choy and service. All…read moreforms of tofu and goodie yum yums. I've learned so much by going to this ONE store. They even have a whole bunch of different forms of sugar crystals which I purchase and use as treats for my horse for good behavior! The produce is always fresh. Good rotation of product and the selection cannot be beat. Love it here!

It may just look like a grocery store, but in the corner of the store, there is food! Their menu…read moreis very small and simple, but the food is delicious! We had the following: - Spring Rolls - fresh and delicious! The dipping sauce is sooo delicious! - Shrimp Lomein - lomein was good and the shrimp are huge! - Combination Fried Rice - rice had the perfect seasoning and the rice was not mushy! The wait is sometimes long, but worth it! I would come back!

Who Dat looking for cracklings and boudin? Kartchner's Specialty Meats is our favorite place to…read moreget some. You too should come see, unless you are busier than a gator at a feeding frenzy. Spicy taste straight from the swamplands of Lafayette. It is a must stop for us, on our way to Florida each year. The boudin and cracklings are sold by weight and in my opinion, very formidable. Some may even say, around here, "C'est bon!" The inside has a few tables to sit and eat as well as a few picnic tables outside. The bathrooms are clean and make a nice pit stop for our road trip. Just make sure you Geaux early enough before they ain't dere no more.

I was in town for one day and I went to 4 spots trying to find the best boudin. Kartchner's was my…read morefavorite. The flavor was perfectly salty and spicy and the boudin balls were perfectly fried and still juicy on the inside. Boudin capital of the world and I can't wait to come back here with Kartchner's being my first stop.

Delicious crackling, especially the chicken! Great variety…read moreof boudin balls, I love the jalepeno and cream cheese. Love the choices of prepared foods! Service is very efficient and fast, we get road side lunch for road trips!

Juneaus has great customers service. The have plenty of prepped food ready for cooking. Some are…read moreeven seasoned. They also have merchandise to purchase. The hot table servings are delicious. I think the cracklins are a tad high but they are great.

This is more of a grocery store with a warm food meat market attached it can be overwhelming when…read morefirst walking in as someone who doesn't have a clue what is going on. But as always the service here is amazing and so helpful. 5 out of 5 We got Boudin Sausage, I was quite shocked at how mushy it is compared to sausages that have more of a bite to it. 4 out of 5 Space is nice and clean 5 out of 5 Over all happy to say it was well enjoyed 5 out of 5

Pepperjack boudin balls = 5 stars. Full Stop. Period. End of sentence. That could be the review…read more The rest is lagniappe. That means a little something extra for you non-Louisianians. It is pronounced Lag-Knee-App, make sure you say it that way a lot when you come visit us. All the cool kids do. Best Stop is a must stop for anyone road tripping along I-10 in Louisiana. Who needs a Bucees when you have this place. The aforementioned boudin balls are the best road trip snack ever. Fried spicy, cheesy, delectable delights. On my most recent visit, I got their in house made beef jerky, homemade pork skins, the boudin balls and some jalapeno honey mustard to take home. All of it wonderful. One of my buddies who I was road tripping with, was smart enough to bring a cooler. He bought frozen boudin balls, a few pounds of boudin, some smoked sausage and some sort of stuffed chicken. This place has all kinds of meat! I was jealous and I will definitely bring a cooler next time.

If you are coming to Louisiana you have to go to Poche's! I'm so glad we didn't miss out on this…read moregem! We did get there very early talking before 10am they were so sweet and amazing still letting us order what was available and answering any and many questions we had regarding food options. Service was 5 out of 5 for our first moment in LA everyone was so kind and made our journey so worth it. We got the crawfish fettuccine with the Crawfish dressing and regular rice and an amazing biscuit. (Honestly I could order a dozen just for the road back) All the food was a 10 out of 5 and so sad I don't live closer as I know I will be dreaming of this food for the rest of my life! They have other food there like a grocery store and really thinking of going back just to buy some for the freezer for when I miss it most. And always like to take a moment to talk about the restrooms and when going to places like that I don't expect the nicest bathroom but they shocked the mess out of me. By far the best restrooms. If there is a way to give a place more then 5 I would give them 10 out of 5 over all!!! Will be coming back!

After the approximate 2 hour drive from Houston you can eat at this is a delightful family owned…read morerestaurant and market. The hot food is always amazing and the portions are appropriate for the price. The workers are family members and they are very friendly. I have been here many times and brought a number of people. The food is consistently delicious!

My mom and I found such a great selection here! Local honey, a serving set with knife/spreader, a…read morecute blouse, plus a few other nice gifts. Unexpected deals made it all the better and the owner is very sweet and helpful. She was very knowledgeable about her inventory and products. A+

Went so many places looking for unique gifts that represents my true home to bring back to Cali and…read morewas not disappointed! Found gifts for everyone and had a great shopping experience!

We random found this cute little Cajun Village. One of the cashiers told us to go see the alligator…read moreand as we were heading that way else ran into this little shop. They had some jewelry, meats, and sauces. My hubby picked up some pineapple sausage and some BBQ Sauce. We can't wait to try. We are so happy to have found this little hidden gem.

The owners are very nice. There are some other products in the shop, too, I think made by local…read morepeople, such as jellies and jewelry. The plain smoked sausage is our favorite. We bought some andouille and green onion sausage, so I'll update my review after we eat those. Altogether, we love this place and go there to get most of our sausage.

Real down home cooking. Delicious!…read more The steaks are tender and tasty. Everything that I have eaten from there has been very good.

Okay I will keep with the 5 Star Rating being this little store on 171 "The Gillis Curve" has been…read morearound as long as I can remember it's truly a iconic fixture and known by everyone who lives or who has lived anywhere in the surrounding area. I too have eaten the boudin and it's not bad in saying that boudin made the old fashion way is getting harder and harder to find and there are very few places that has the original recipe or uses the ingredients or goes through the trouble to do it right. But you can still get the "Perfect Cajun Lunch" here a yard of boudin and a six pack of beer