Billy's in Lafayette is one of those places I have to stop at every time I'm passing through. It's become mandatory at this point. We tried a few different bites, and everything was exactly what you want from a spot like this -- flavorful, fresh, and satisfying every single time. Food: The food is really the main attraction here. Nothing overly fancy or trying too hard, just consistently good food that delivers every time. Everything we tried was solid, and it's the kind of place where you already know you're leaving happy before you even order. Service: Service was smooth with no issues at all. The staff kept things moving, and the experience was easy from start to finish. Ambiance: Billy's has that classic Louisiana stop-through feel to it. Nothing extravagant, but it doesn't need to be. The food speaks for itself. Overall: Not much to rave about besides the food -- and honestly, that's all it needs. Billy's is officially one of my can't-miss stops anytime I'm driving through Lafayette. I'm never passing this place up. read more

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I was super excited for this place because I haven't had boudin in so long. I got cracklins, Billy's Boudin and the smoked boudin. The cracklins had a little bit of fat and meat on them which I wasn't used to. I'm just used to the fried crispy skin. It tasted more like fried/seasoned pork belly. The seasoning is really good though. My favorite boudin was Billy's more than the smoked one but my fiance liked the smoked flavor more. I wish we took pics but we just ate it in the car. The casing was a little tough to bite through so I sliced it and scooped out the insides. Although the Billy's boudin is good, I don't know if it was good enough to drive from Texas for it. I need to search for more places while I'm here. read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins is a 'Local Joint,' offering traditional Cajun Dishes, using the owner's grandmothers recipes, prepared the way they were prepared for the owner when he was a child. So what Billy's Boudin & Cracklins offers here is NOT a modified version of Cajun food, nor some 'watered-down' adaptation of it meant just for Tourists. Billy's Boudin & Cracklins also offers Fresh shucked Oysters, Boiled Spiced Crawfish, Crispy Fried Catfish, homemade Jerky (including Alligator,' as well as many of the most traditional Cajun Sides, like Cornbread, Corn-Poon, Ham-Hock-Seasoned Greens, Shrimp & Grits, Beans & Rice (Boudin Sausage can be added), plus Gumbo, Cajun Pig (like 'Hog Head, Chiterlings, and Pig's Feet), plus Grilled Spicy Shrimp, Deep Fried Oyster or Crawfish 'Po Boys,' and many more items. Billy's Boudin & Cracklins also has a full Bar. And the staff here is extremely friendly & helpful, especially when offering directions and sugestions regarding your adventures in their lands. read more

Billy's is definitely one of those must stop shops to visit when in Louisiana. Its been a few years since i've had there boudin but overall it tasted the same! The flavor and meat to rice ratio on the boudin is perfect and I love the crust, but I can say you must eat them fresh or else you'll need to reheat in the oven or airfryer because the crust does get chewy. My only complaint i'd say is that I wish they offered a mild boudin because even the original boudin has a bite to it that can be overwhelming to those who are sensitive. Other than that, the boudin is really good along with the crawfish boudin. On this visit I even tried the fried corn out of curiosity but I wasn't a fan. They even have delicious chicken and pork cracklin but if I had to choose I'd definitely pick the chicken cracklin! Overall, I'd recommend so give them a try, you won't regret it!!! read more

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I made a quick stop while passing through town and picked up a link of smoked boudin, a bag of cracklins, and a couple of pepper jack boudin balls. Everything was fresh, and the cracklins had just the right balance of crispy and tender. Most of it didn't even make it home because we kept snacking on it in the car. It's an easy place to stop when you're craving authentic Cajun flavors. read more

When I walked in and saw the line but nobody was complaining, I knew I was in the right place. I ordered a crawfish boudin ball, a shrimp boudin ball, fried corn, a shrimp roll up, 1 lb of the chicken cracklins , and 1 lb of the seasoned pork cracklins. My favs were the fried corn, the boudin balls, and the seasoned cracklins. The seasoned cracklins were so meaty! Everything is best eaten hot. I am glad that I do not live close by. read more

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Stopped by Billy's Boudin & Cracklings for a little snacky snack on our way to Alabama and it was good! They have lots of creative boudin varieties to choose from, and everything is fairly priced. The place is clearly very popular, but expect long lines that wrap around the store while waiting to be served. Overall, solid food, good value, and worth the wait if you don't mind a crowd. read more

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We stopped for lunch on a Sunday, and the wait must have been hours, so we left. We tried again on a Friday around three and the wait was manageable. They have a bunch of crawfish and shrimp items, which I adore. There is no seating, so plan on eating in your car. It's so worth it. read more

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The drive through and inside was packed and we all know why! I had tried several items before including the pork cracklin which is a must. I was traveling with someone who doesn't eat pork so we asked about chicken cracklin and the lady behind the counter highly recommended it. It did not disappoint! I thought it may be mostly fried skin but it had meaty pieces and just like the pork version, it was fresh and well seasoned. Billy's is a must stop on road trips! read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Chicken cracklin. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

Second visit on my return trip. Wanted a pound of seasoned cracklin's, but at $24.00/lb got 1/2 lb. Also got crawfish pie for $3.25 at the drive through before the lunch rush Not as great as I'd recalled. Desiccated pork. Very little fat, without which cracklin's are like eating pork flavored insulation. read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Go in AM - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

Everyone was nice and helpful. The boudin balls were excellent! Glad our friends told us to stop on the way back to Houston.

When we stopped at Billy's it was absolutely packed... That's usually a good sign. In this case they mostly lived up to the hype. There was a constant flow of people coming and going, grabbing food to go, chatting and everyone seemed to know exactly what they wanted except us. After a while, we basically just decided to get one of everything and try a variety of items and flavors. Everything was deep fried, so at a certain point the tastes all seemed to mesh together. Some of the cracklins were a little rough and dry for my taste but my husband enjoyed them and the his favorite were the jambalaya balls. I actually liked the corn lagniappe and most of the boudin balls, with the red beans and rice ball being my absolute favorite. This is definitely a grab and go type experience and not a sit-down one. And with the crowd it felt a little hectic. But if you're passing through the area and you want to try some classic grub that the locals clearly love, I would recommend to stop here. read more

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I always get crackling. Always a line,and always friendly service. They have a wide assortment of products,for sale,to admire and purchase.

Sharing a surprise new tasty treat that I ate. Chicken cracklins! If you like pork cracklins you very likely will enjoy this item. It's crispy, nicely seasoned, and has some chicken under the skin. The counter staff were friendly and patient. There were quite a few interesting items to choose from, which made selection a challenge. read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Chicken cracklin with a donut. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

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I really enjoyed the fresh food and friendly service. Everything was flavorful, the portions were satisfying, and I'd gladly come back when I'm in the area. read more

The food is so flavorful and yummy! We stop every time for a meal and things to put in the freezer!

Everytime I go through Lafayette I will stop by and this place never disappoints me or my family. Great food great prices and awesome customer service. 5star again read more

We stopped in Lafayette on our way to Hammond from San Antonio, just to try Billy''s Boudin Cracklins! OMG they were so GOOD! Now the cracklins are EXPENSIVE!!! But they are GOOD! Imagine biting into a piece of pork chop with a crispy crunchy skin!! YUM! The show stopper is the BOUDIN! They were super fresh and delicious! I will be back! The ladies taking our order were friendly and fast!! I loved that! The store is big, spacious and CLEAN!! I can't wait to come back! read more

Stopped in on the way back home to Texas for some Cracklins and smoked boudin. Service was quick. Only 30 minutes before closing and everyone seemed ready to go. Country store ambiance. Quite a bit of variety. Cracklins were high $$$ per pound but ended up getting a pound for the road at $24.99 a pound. Smoked boudin link was delicious but not as big as they used to be. Boudin egg rolls were delicious as well as the boudin balls with and without cheese. I Spent over $125 dollars on a variety of items since I haven't found anything close to home like these but I don't think I will be stopping by anytime soon if at all. Everything is too high. They used to be better and cheaper than their competitor down the street but it's too expensive now. Boudin ball $3.29, roll ups $3.29, link $8.99 5 stars for service and flavor only. read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Cracklins - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

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Yum! I've never tried boudin or crackins before. This place came recommended by a LA native. We happened to pass by and stop for gas at the Chevron station it's attached to and I remembered someone had recommended Billy's cracklins so we decided to give it a try. When we went inside there was a long line for the food. We debated waiting, but I'm glad we did. The boudin was interesting and so good - looks like sausage except it's like a whole meal on the inside. It's basically seasoned rice and pork with lots of flavor encased in a sausage casing. The crawfish boudin ball was perfectly crispy on the outside and deliciously gooey on the inside. Kind of like a thick crawfish gumbo that's fried. Of course we also had to try the cracklins - I would say they are a heavier version of pork rinds, hearty, crunchy, and melts in your mouth. So addictive! We devoured a whole bag within minutes. I'd just eaten lunch 30 minutes before, otherwise I definitely would have gotten more. I will say I am glad this place isn't closer to me because I would eat here too often and it probably isn't the healthiest choice. Definitely worth the wait if you're in the area. read more

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This is your sign to stop in the small town of Scott and get yourself some Billy's! Everytime I'm in town I have to get a smoked boudin link and this time around, I got the boudin pepper jack roll up. BUT my ultimate favorite product PEPPER JACK BOUDIN BALLS. Get them, savor them, hell buy the frozen ones too! If you're buying any frozen meats, they even have cute little freezer bags AND instructions at the checkout counter on how to properly reheat all your goodies. Enjoy! read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Smoked boudin links (frozen) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

Best boudin balls ever and they're huge. The boudin itself is legendary. I always stop by on a road trip down I 10. read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Pepper jack boudin ball - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

Driving thru Louisiana it seems only natural to stop off for some boudin balls and cracklins... you know, the whole "When in Rome" thing... I do love the taste of these deep fried culinary delights. I'm sure my cholesterol doesn't love 'em like I do! Anyway, both of these items are really tasty. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about their menu items. The place offers more than just hot food to take away, they have a pretty good assortment of sauces, jellies, chips, drinks, candies, and the like. There's not really any place to sit and dine in, and it gets kind of busy with lots of take away customers coming and going, both inside and through the pick-up window. Overall, I would say it's a worthwhile visit! read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

Great boudin, delicious cracklin, very convenient location for i10 travelers, absolutely horrific wait. Drive thru seems to be prioritized over walk in customers. read more

We search for great crackling and great boudin. We have been doing that search for many years. Billy's is far and above our favorite and the taste we judge others by. While there are many great sources of boudin in Louisiana, the most consistent for quality in our opinion is Billy's. All of our family always asks any traveling member to pick up a five pound frozen box of that boudin from Billy's. My wife and I LOVE Billy's crackling. The chicken and the seasoned pork crackling are fantastic. The chicken is my favorite version of chicken nuggets. Mmmmm. Other products like stuffed chickens, stuffed pork chops, crawfish boudin, etc are all really good. You have to try Billy's. read more

Whenever I'm working and traveling through Louisiana, I make it a point to stop at Billy's. Their offerings are simply delicious, and the convenience is unmatched--perfectly positioned right off the freeway. It's quick, it's easy, and it's a gateway to all the good things Louisiana cuisine has to offer. The cracklings at Billy's are a revelation. Perfectly crisp and seasoned to perfection, they provide an irresistible, savory crunch with each bite. It's the kind of snack that makes you wonder why anyone would settle for anything less. read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

No shade for this roadside in-and-out eatery. The stretch of road along I10 between Lafayette and Lake Charles is dotted with billboards advertising boudin and cracklin spots. With a reco from local colleague John C, I decided to give Billy's a try. Glad I did. Lunch was 1 pepper jack and 1 crawfish boudin ball. For $6, an undebatable bargain. Worth twice that. For those unfamiliar with the cuisine, boudin is the meat and rice sausage found in this area. (Think New Orleans is wheee the Cajun food originates? Think again.) Cracklins are fried fatback. Think pork rinds, only fresh. I was in and out and back on the road inside of 10 minutes. Inside...nothin' fancy...I wasn't there for the scenery. Billy's has 4 locations now. Keep the quality high, Billy! read more

If you haven't made a pilgrimage to Billy's Boudin & Cracklins, have you even really tasted Louisiana? The boudin here is the stuff of legends, perfectly spiced and wrapped in a casing so tender it practically melts in your mouth. Pair that with their cracklins, which are the crunchy, salty, smoky little bites of heaven that make you question why you've ever eaten anything else. The moment you walk in, the smell alone might convince you to stay forever. Billy's is more than a place to eat--it's an experience. So, roll up, grab a link, snag some cracklins, and prepare for your taste buds to go on a joyride. Trust me, this is some of the best boudin in Louisiana--and that's saying something. The people are just as warm and welcoming, as well. read more

Placed an order which included coffee, she was put off from the get go because she had to make it - it's 10am not 1pm. I asked for sugar and cream, she gave me the sugar but then told me that she couldn't give me cream because she had another customer to attend to.. WTF...Wow - seriously! I am customer you simpleton....! Boudin balls - a dime a dozen of establishments. read more

The 10 minute wait in line was rewarded with some great snacks. We picked up Seasoned Cracklins, a Smoked Boudin Link, a Boudin Ball, and the best thing of the bunch - a couple of Shrimp Rolls. They have a drive-through which I think would have been quicker, but either way I recommend giving Billy's a try. read more

Decided to stop and try what seems to be a Louisiana favorite - Chicken Cracklins & Boudins. There were many places that serve these favorites along our route and we relied upon our fellow Yelpers to pick which one. We went through the drive thru which went quickly and the lady at the window helped us with some of our questions, being our first time in trying this state favorite! We decided to try the Pepper Jack Boudin, Chicken Cracklins & Fried Corn. The Pepper Jack Boudin was seasoned and fried to perfection on the outside while moist on the inside with a burst of melted pepper jack cheese in the middle! We read from a fellow helper to get the Dat Dip sauce which we agree added the perfect touch to dip them in. The ranch was not impressive and would not request that in our opinion. The Dat DIp is similar to Cane's Chicken dipping sauce which we love as well! The Chicken Cracklins were fried to give you the perfect crunch with each Cracklin bite! Fried in the same seasoned batter as the Boudin, so good flavor! The Fried Corn on the Cob was just okay. It lacked seasoning even though it seems to be in the same batter. I was hoping to have the Corn Boudin like we read about, but did not see that as a drive thru choice when we arrived. Perhaps we missed seeing it. We enjoyed trying these state popular items, we look forward to trying out some of the other places to see how they compare next time we pass through LA! read more

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Pepper Jack Boudins & Chicken Cracklins - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Scott, Louisiana

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Boudin ball, jambalaya boudin ball, shrimp boudin ball, crawfish boudin ball... all so delicious. read more

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Used the drive-thru for a quick bite. The stuffed boudin balls were outrageous! We got some plain boudin and fresh crackling too. Definitely worth the stop but allow time because EVERYONE knows about this place so the wait is a bit much. Service was good. Friendly amd they take their time with your order too. Busy ambiance was that of a quick grocery store. Plenty of parking but people move in and out super fast so be careful. read more

Billy's, y'all have my whole heart! The food is so magical here! I crave their crawfish pies. Both my husband and I love it... The last time we came to this location we bought over 200 bucks worth of goods to take home back to Houston at that time. Now we are more local... Yay for me and my tummy :) 10 out of 10 would recommend! read more

Yummy - yummy - and yummy. We went driving by not from the area and had to use the restroom and glad we stopped in. The line for the Boudin was long but it must be good. We order - Boudin balls, crawfish pies, boudin crawfish and all other kinds of boudin and hand pies plus 2 packages of boudin sausage. Wow this place is incredible and they ship. I was told they have the best boudin in the area and it sure tasted like it. Looking forward to ordering some to ship home yummy, yummy and more yummies read more

For the very Best dam Boudin, head to Billy's !! You won't regret it Boudin balls for the Win read more

All I can say is OMG!!!! I should've known the food would be amazing when the line was almost out the door!! The wait was definitely worth it! Boudin and crawfish balls did not disappoint. I wasn't sure what to expect when we walked in. Lots of refrigerated meats, boudin and sausage alongside other meats. Clean and quick service. read more

This is my go to spot for the best boudin and green onion sausage. They offer a wide variety and great prices.

NO VERSATILITY! I occasionally fancy this type of food when I'm traveling to Louisiana with my hubby. I've heard great things about the crackling and wanted to give it a try. We ordered a variety of items which included fried corn cob, crawfish rollup, crawfish boudin balls, chicken crackling, and pork crackling. Both the chicken crackling and pork crackling was so freaking delicious, lol! Because it was very salty, I could not eat too much of it. The crawfish rollup resembles an egg roll, but instead of cabbage and meat filling, it's stuffed with crawfish and a jambalaya flavored type of rice. The crawfish boudin balls and fried corn cob were equally delicious! Hands down, the food is delicious but way too much salt for my health. I felt myself getting a headache at one point from trying the different menu items. The taste tasting experience became unenjoyable...smh I highly recommend this establishment to those who don't mind eating salt at such an enormous volume. However, I cannot see myself making this place as one of my to-go-to spots when traveling to Louisiana. If their menu offered healthier choices such as unsalted crackling or some type of healthy salad or veggies, I could definitely see myself returning. The menu consists mainly of salty and greasy fried foods. Not my cup of tea! Be aware of the long lines inside and in the drive-thru. They only had three cashiers checking out the customers. Hubby and I were in line about forty-five minutes before we reached the front of the line. The staff were not welcoming and friendly. They were sort of all over the place because of the hustle and bustle of the overly crowded store. I don't regret my decision in giving them a try. It was a fun experience sampling their Creole/Cajun delicacies! read more

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The lines were long inside and in the drive thru. We went inside. Bathroom was available but not the cleanest. The store is clean. The service was passively angry because the place was very busy Festival weekend. It was my first time visiting Billy's. The chicken "crack"lings were amazing. I tried the cooked boudin, seasoned crackling, salted crackling,, fried breakfast roll, fried boudin balls, frozen breakfast sausage, smoked boudin(frozen) and Tasso (frozen). The fried items are very greasy. The fried balls, rolls etal soaks the brown paper bags with grease. The smoked boudin didn't have much smoke flavor. I highly recommend the frozen breakfast sausage, all the cracklings and cooked boudin. I will visit again for the fatty meaty crunchy cracklings. read more