Ooweee what amazing treats! First off they had a spread of cooked meat to choose from. I had the Fried Ribs, Fried Catfish, and Pepper Jack Egg Rolls. They also had Fresh Made Pork Rinds, no worries one day I'm leaving the pork alone I decided to get the bag of Fresh Pork Rinds. They had frozen meats to go and gumbo to go. We did not grab meat because we still have a whole before we head home, they do have you a frozen bag on sale right next to the freezer and Fridge for your convenience. You should definitely stop by while visiting Louisiana! The Service was quick and easy and the Ambience was casual and comfortable with outdoor seating. Parking Ok, if you fear trucks do not come here read more

In Laws - Friends Ribs, Pepper Jack Boudain Rolls,and Small Catfish . - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iowa, Louisiana

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Since meeting my boyfriend, I've heard nonstop about In-Laws. From day one--right after I mentioned I went to college in New Orleans--he's been hyping this place up. So after performing at New Orleans Jazz Fest this past weekend, we finally made a stop to see if it lived up to the praise. Pulling up, it honestly looks like a simple gas station pit stop--the kind of place truck drivers frequent (and judging by the steady flow of trucks, that checks out). But stepping inside was a completely different experience. It was clean, open, and surprisingly welcoming. Before even ordering, we found ourselves in the frozen section grabbing items to take home--boudin, deer sausage, gumbo... you name it, they had it stocked and ready. It already felt like one of those hidden gems you're glad someone put you on to. Then came the food. My boyfriend has been talking about their fried ribs for over a year, so of course we had to order them. He also got chicken wings, while I kept it light with Cajun boudin balls and green beans. First bite of the boudin ball? I was pleasantly surprised. Flavorful, slightly doughy, but still really good. But let's get to the star of the show... The fried ribs. As someone who's lived in Texas for over 20 years, I had never even heard of fried ribs. But baby... these were it. Perfectly seasoned all the way through, incredibly tender, and honestly--you could barely even tell they were fried. Just juicy, flavorful, and done right. This review is really just to say: fried ribs are real... and In-Laws does them right. If you're ever driving between Texas and Louisiana--somewhere around Lake Charles or Lafayette--do yourself a favor and stop here. 10/10. Highly recommend. read more

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We drove in from Houston to New Orleans and planned a trip to In Laws for lunch on the way back. We got there early, around 11am and got a nice hot lunch. They have so many options. I really wish they would bread the ribs before frying them. We ordered ribs, sausage and sides of dirty rice and beans. I also bought a few items from the fresh meat section - whole stuffed chicken and brisket burgers, they are so good. The service was fast and we got seated and ate our lunch before getting back on the road. read more

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Stop here because of a pit stop at the Pilot gas station which was right next too. I didnt know it was open at 730am but when I seen the drive thru and I seen a car I knew it was open I drove over and oh my goodness it didn't disappoint. I got a shirt, and some chicken cracklin 1st time and it was goood!! and also some beignet fries and oh my goodness. Im still in ahh, upset at myself on not getting more. 2 thumbs up here!!! This is my mandatory I-10 pit stop from now on!! read more

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Food was good, service was great. They was a few people ahead but moved quickly through the line. I wasn't feeling my best so o only nibbled on my food, later I ate my food later and it was a little bland. We also purchased some frozen brisket patties, a seasoned pork roast and some fried chicken crackling. The store was well stocked and ready for purchase. I went to use the restroom which was really clean by the way, but one of the employees was next to me and when she finished she walked right out and headed to the kitchen. That more than anything turned my stomach. I hope she wasn't the cook. read more

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In-Laws is a must stop for yummy food when rode tripping through Louisiana. If you're going I-10 east, it's at the Iowa exit #43 (LA-383). The staff always provides good service and if you're a little picky about which fried ribs (my personal favorite), boudin link or boudin balls you want, they roll with. There is a drive through available as well but I always go in. The restrooms are always clean too. Can't wait to go again! read more

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Tried this place when leaving Lake Charles one day. Very clean, very neat, great service, bid crowd... Bonus - to get decent cracklin and boudin in Lake Charles other than Market Basket. Of all of the products I tried I absolutely loved their smoked sausage on a bun from the lunch counter. While the boudin and cracklin was good I would not put it against Best Stop, Kartchner's, Dons, or Billy's. But the sausage... fricking great! Service was prompt and efficient during a huge lunch wave. Place was packed and that's always a great sign. They serve hot plate lunches which looked great but I was there to try the cracklin and boudin. Atmosphere - 4/5 Cleanliness - 5/5 Food - sausage 5/5, boudin 3/5, cracklin 3/5 Service - 5/5 read more

Delicious Cajun Creole food! If you're traveling from LA to Houston, make sure to stop and grab some lunch to go. read more

In Laws - Fried ribs Green beans Jambalaya rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iowa, Louisiana

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This place is the best. I've gone here twice when in town recently and both times I've left so happy. First of all because they actually greet you and make you feel welcome and the food is seasoned so divinely and wonderful. I have had the fried ribs, Boudin balls, fried fish, cracklins, dirty rice, and a couple other things, and everything was so delicious! read more

This place is amazing. Everything Cajun meets you at the door. The set up is so organized. There are frozen meals to take with you and there is a hot meal area. When I say authentic Cajun food I mean just that. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. This will definitely be one of my favorite stops coming back to Texas. read more

In Laws - Fried pork chop fried rib tasty green beans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iowa, Louisiana

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AMAZING! Probably THE BEST pork experience I've had in my life! Stopped in on a friend's recommendation on our way back home from New Orleans and this place was absolutely amazing! The fried ribs and pork chops were perfectly seasoned, fried, and served at the perfect temperature. They were extra meaty and simply took my breath away. The boudin balls were big and seasoned very well, and the dirty rice may be the BEST I've ever had! It had the perfect amount of seasoning, and had generous amounts of pork mixed in as well. Even the green beans were excellent, with a subtle sweetness and flavor. The service was very friendly, and the line to order moved efficiently. THE best part is - they even had freezers with offerings to go! I took enough for two meals for the family. This is a definite stop EVERY time I'm driving down I-10 in Louisiana now. I'm just disappointed I'm just now discovering In-Laws for the very first time. read more

Always a must stop on our way to our East Coast destination. Never disappoints and the drive through is very convenient. Learned our lesson the first time that 1/2 pound of crackling for 4 people is not enough. Staff is friendly and when we have gone inside the store & restrooms are always clean. read more

Anytime we are passing through the area we make sure to stop by and grab food from here! Boudin balls, Smoked boudin, fried ribs, pork and or chicken cracklings YES! All of it. My only 'complaint' is that they don't serve crackers, (saltines) for my boudin (I'm from Texas that is how we eat Boudin). There is always a line but the line moves fast. Not very many tables, only 4 large picnic tables inside so we always take the food to go. Works out great for us as we travel to our next destination. This place is well worth a stop to eat. Great Cajun food for the road. They also have frozen food to grab and cook at home. Be sure to grab your ice chest from home, if not they have the insulated totes and ice for sale. read more

When you need something to get you through that long drive on I10 THIS IS YOUR BEST CHOICE for some Louisiana style delectables. We got the fried ribs, pork cracklings, and sausage sandwich. If you are looking for carnivorous options this will please you. Everything was mouthwatering good I was thankful they served via a drive through window. This feature made life easier on our trip home. Definitely when you're passing by stop and try their selections. I would order everything again. Possible their fish too as the reviews looked good on that! read more

They are delicious my only criticism is I wished there were more beef options , I enjoyed the Cajun boudin and BBQ sauce

I wanted to take their DELICIOUS fried ribs to a tailgate the next day. The lady helping me pulled 5 pounds of frozen ribs. I was sceptical, but I trust. I let them thaw in the fridge overnight. Heated them up at 215. They were a HUGE hit! Love these guys! read more

Doesn't get more Louisiana than this. Great food. Friendly service. I definitely recommend this place. I had the fried ribs, smoked sausage and a Boudan ball. read more

Stopped in at in-laws for lunch today during my travels from Las Vegas. This place is so amazing and I ordered the fried ribs, green beans, and baked beans. I also ordered a pepper jack Boudin ball, and that was totally amazing. This was the first time I had fried ribs and it was definitely the best ribs I've ever had. If you ever have the opportunity to eat here during your travels in Louisiana, I highly recommend it. The service at the front by Tammy was friendly, and her personality was great. She gave me great recommendations on the pepper jack Boudin ball, and the fried ribs which are their most popular. We sat at a table with one gentleman that was already sitting at a large table... Mark the Butcher was on a break, and he was very friendly and pleasant to talk to you. Mark mentioned the number one item they sell are the fried ribs and second to best is the brisket burgers. After eating the fried ribs I understand why it's their number one selling item. Inside is totally awesome with all kinds of merchandise you can buy from T-shirts to hats to delicious desserts. I will definitely be returning as this is the best ribs I've ever had. I highly recommend in-laws if you like good brisket and ribs . read more

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I figured out why they call it In-Laws...they're trying to kill each other...or me, anyway. The place is busy, and people seem to love their food. Perhaps In-laws is just not made for me. I like fresh veggies, lean protein, and no unnecessary spice. I was with friends and this is where they wanted to have lunch. We were also getting some cracklins for a friend. We were at the newer Westlake location, not Iowa. I try to avoid fried food, which shrank their menu to basically sausage on a bun (or brisket patty) and green beans. Sausage and green beans for me. The sausage had a good flavor and their BBQ was okay. The green beans are spicy/sweet. I was expecting more of a southern-style bean, but no. I've no idea why these beans were (IMO) overly sweet and overly spiced. I guess their loyal customers like that, but it's not up my street. My two friends enjoyed their lunches, so I am definitely in the minority. read more

After many many years of seeing this place on social media I finally made a stop! And the fact that I kept passing it all this time and not realizing on trips to Texas is outrageous. We came in right before a rush. Quick scan of the menu and we decided to sample quiet a bit (fish, boudin, fried ribs, chicken tenders, cracklins). Boudin-meh. The boudin tasted more of rice than anything else to me. Compared to other boudin spots around Acadiana and BR it would fall at the lower of my list. Fish-yes. The breading is perfect and the fish was crispy. Cracklins- I didn't eat these but hubs said they were really good. Ribs- not too bad. Would def recommend to try if you have never had one. Chicken strips- standard fare but the breading to me was sweeter like a funnel cake batter. Maybe it crossed with something in the fryer that was sweet? Overall would recommend. I might try the boudin link next time as I wasn't a fan of the boudin ball. read more

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This is a great spot to get traditional Cajun staples like boudin and cracklins, etc. They also make their own spices and hor sauces. They also have merchandise like cups and t-shirts. The ladies behind the counter were so friendly. Great place to stop if in the Lake Charles area. read more

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Great new restaurant for Moss Bluff! Fried ribs, sausages of all kinds, gumbo, dirty rice, boudin balls, boudin links, breakfast sandwiches, smoked pork chops, ... everything is delicious. read more

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Fried brisket patty, beignet fries which tasted like zeppole. Yummy! You can't lose. Delicious. Clean Busy Lots of choices of Cajun food which gives all unfamiliar with this food a chance to indulge. Make it your business to stop here! read more

In Laws - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iowa, Louisiana

Ordered the fried fish, chicken, dirty rice, beans and beignet fries. Fish was super good, husband loved the chicken and the beignet fries were fabulous! read more

We were traveling to New Orleans for the weekend and we were starved. We saw this huge sign on the highway and decided to stop. I saw that the reviews were good. They have a HUGE sign on I-10. What could go wrong??? We stopped just in time to avoid being on the road with the hail storm from hell. That was good. Once we got inside, the line moved quickly. It seemed like they had repeat customers that knew what they wanted. They were mostly grabbing stuff from the freezers to cook at home: ribs, boudin, etc. We didn't have much time to decide and I felt overwhelmed by the options. I just remember it didn't feel very appetizing to me once I got to the front. The cashier, bless her heart, was not very helpful. I didn't know what to order since it all seemed like deep fried foods on the hot steam table and pork. We wanted some veggies but the only veggies were green beans with pork. One of us had a pork allergy. We collected so much stuff that we had to ask her to put some of the fried boudin balls back. It was just a crazy amount of food! We wanted to try what was most popular not just the steam table options but it wasn't explained very well. At the end of it all we ordered a variety of fried boudin balls, fried fish, fried tenders, fries, fried pork chops, sausage, ribs, and a plate of bbq chicken (which was enormous!) and beans. It all seemed like it was going to settle well but it DIDN'T! It's been three days and I AM STILL SICK! It's definitely a food bacteria and it wasn't just me! All three of us got sick!!!! I wanted to call to let them know if I thought that would make a difference but I just thought I'd put a warning out. Obviously the reviews are great! I'd hate to be the one review that contrasts but something was really wrong with the food that day. Maybe the grease was not heated right or the food was contaminated. I'm not sure but my stomach has not been the same since! We ended up having to throw away the food we took home because the smell had me nauseous! read more

We try the fried ribs, the pork chop the catfish, and the cracklings. All were seasoned well and cooked perfectly!! We are so happy we saw the sign for the fried ribs (which we had never had) and decided to give it a try. The people were very friendly and helpful. They have lots of frozen food as well that you can take with you. Try them out!! read more

Stop by and get fried ribs, fried pork chops, chicken and pork cracklins. Don't pass on the pepper jelly. read more

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Headed back to Houston and I couldn't leave without a taste of Louisiana for the ride. I located this spot from a google search while on i10. They offer a wide variety of foods from boudin, cracklins, and dinner plates. They were serving pork steak when I visited but opted for the nuggets and boudin. The food was great and the ladies behind the counter were very helpful. read more

In Laws - Swai Fish nuggets - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iowa, Louisiana

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Haven't had Cajun food before so can't say how authentic anything was but... the pork cracklins (fried ribs) were tasty, the bbq sauce was different but delicious... and the boudin ball/roll was tasty too! Cajun fries were perfectly done and we'll seasoned. But the beignet fries. OMG y'all. Delicious! read more

In Laws - Beignet Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iowa, Louisiana

I live in Florida. When I am passing through to visit family in Texas, I stop in and grab some fried pork ribs... And on my way back to Florida, I pick up some more friend pork ribs for the rd!! Everything I have had is delicious. I'm just obsessed with the ribs! read more

I was in the area so I decided to stop by In-Laws for a quick plate lunch. There are a few billboards on the Interstate that tell customers where they are located, as the eatery is a bit beyond a couple large truck stops. They have a gravel parking lot which can be an issue for vehicles with low profile tires. The interior is clean and well organized, with a refrigerated meat and sausage section off to the side near the bottled drinks (they serve Coca Cola products at In-Laws) and a counter where you can order your food. Seasoning and spice displays are placed in the center. As this review is written in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic, there are only a few tables inside and a few more outdoor seats and tables for social distancing considerations. The menu was a little bit confusing to me, as they are separated into "Hot Items," "Boudin Items," and "Buffet Items." While folks in Louisiana can understand what Boudin is, I do think there needs to be more clarification, and the girl behind the counter had to explain the menu to the out-of-state customers in front of me. Furthermore, "plate lunch" was rather vague, as there was no listing on what it was until you ask what the meat was for the day. I did order the plate lunch and the meat of the day was half a baked chicken. It came with two sides, which I chose dirty rice and green beans, as well as a dinner roll. Additionally, I added a half pound of pork cracklins to munch on during my drive home. Service was quick and friendly. Being in the current Pandemic environment, I felt that the tables are best reserved for groups, and as a single diner, decided to eat in my car. The gravel parking lot kicked up a lot of dust as vehicles come and go so I had to move my car to the truck stop nearby with an asphalt lot so I can eat with the windows rolled down. Overall the chicken has a very good spice to it, and is a generous serving. The dark meat parts are wonderful and the breast area remained moist. The sides have a good taste to them although some hot sauce would help, while the dinner roll is standard. The pork cracklins were wonderful, had a good texture to them, and not overly seasoned. In sum, In-Laws is a wonderful place to stop by and have a quick meal. The plate lunch was excellent and hearty. I hear the fried ribs is their specialty, and do plan to return to try it out the next time I am back in the area! read more

In Laws - Half pound of pork cracklins. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Iowa, Louisiana

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Traveling for the holidays and saw the reviews for this place. Had to give it a try. Lots of packaged and refrigerated items to purchase and take home. Hubby ordered sausage bites and fried ribs. I ordered chicken strips and fries. Wasn't bad at all but nothing special. The prices were good so it was worth the money, but it was very average. Ribs were tough to chew though had a nice flavor. Sausage bites had a little caramelization and small amount of seasoning. Chicken was your average fried from frozen and fries were normal Cajun fries like you get at the grocery store and then deep fried. I guess I just expected more from Louisiana and their Cajun cooking. Will definitely try again in New Orleans for dinner tonight. Note: not sure what COVID requirements are there but no one working in the restaurant had a mask on. read more

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We stopped at In-Laws for lunch and it was so, so delicious. The food was cooked to perfection...Not too spicy, but just spicy enough to have awesome flavor. We had the lunch plate and it's definitely large enough to share. I shared the pork steak, dirty rice, and green beans and my daughter shared the 1/4 chicken with the same sides. Both meats were so moist. The service was excellent. The set up is an order at the counter deal and then there are about 4 tables inside and several outside on the patio. We will definitely visit again! read more

Everything was pretty tasty but unfortunately an hour til close & it's shutting down and choices are slim. One case was already cleared & cleaned. We tried the smoked & regular boudin & the regular tasted pretty good and the smoked was...nah. The ribs had been on heat for a minute, however it was still pretty good, can only imagine if they were fresher. The cookie-cake thingy looked de-lish & I had a hard time selecting & decided on chocolate and oh my...loved it & hubby loved the pecan one. Overall, I would try this spot again. read more

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This is an off I 10 freeway eatery. I do not think they rely on repeat business because after I , 1/2 ate there, I will not go back. You know how a wrinkled bun gets after being exposed to moisture? Yep, here. Cold meat, wrinkled colder bun seved in crumpled foil. Yuck. In laws should be outlawed. read more

Always goooood. Thank you to the owner for serving quality food at a reasonable price.. Lunch was $12 and was very good.. It's always a must stop when passing through for sure read more

Beignet Fries are off the chain good. cracklins were good just have to buy what your gonna eat cause they can get soggy if u save them for the next day. read more

Love love this place it has the best fried ribs I ever had. The staff there is very nice. The place has always been very clean and the food is so very good. It has become my regular stop on my way to BR take the Iowa exit turn towards the truck stop and right over next to it. Try them you can thank me later read more

This place was the bomb. The food is amazing has such a great flavor. The service is awesome, they received you and serve you with a smile and the place was very clean it's a truck stop and I was very impressed that there was tables were you could stop and eat if needed. They sell their seasonings and sauces and there's a section for frozen foods like sausage, meats, and boudin you could buy and take home and enjoy some more. read more

I was in LC and have heard of pork cracking but never chicken cracking. A Google search turned up multiple results. This is the spot I chose and I'm glad I did because...... THE CHICKEN CRACKING ARE AMAZING!!!!! Fried to perfection. And the staff was so welcoming and pleasant. If you are in LC definitely check them out. read more