Mama's Chicken -- Opelousas, LA (Where diets go to die and nobody's sorry about it) We rolled into Opelousas four deep, hungry, and feeling righteous. The mission was simple: real Louisiana fried chicken. Not "inspired by," not "elevated," not served on a slate tile with micro-greens. Just fried chicken that makes you question your life choices. With a name like Mama's Chicken, we figured we were at least in the right parish. Then we walked in. Packed. Locals everywhere. No tourists asking what a roux is. That's when you know you've done something right. The table immediately locked in on fried chicken orders. Boom. Boom. Boom. Shrimp and fish po'boys tried to flirt from the menu, but we stayed faithful. This was a chicken church and we were ready to worship. Then... betrayal. A small sign. Barely noticeable. Almost whispered. Chicken & sausage gumbo today. I folded instantly. Zero resistance. Straight to jail for crimes against the fried chicken alliance. I ordered the gumbo and red beans and rice because I have impulse control issues and the Lord understands. The food landed like a heavyweight title fight. Fried chicken stacked high--golden, crackly, unapologetic. Light and dark meat with that perfect crust that snaps back at you. Mac and cheese doing grown-folk mac and cheese things. Fries seasoned like somebody actually cared. And then my bowl showed up. That gumbo was dark-dark. The kind of roux that lets you know it's been places. Thick, rich, unctuous, and absolutely not here to be polite. Chicken and sausage swimming like they belonged there--because they did. The red beans? Creamy, silky, plump, and riding that rice like they've been together since high school. Let me be clear: You don't know fried chicken gumbo. You think you do. But you don't--until Mama's humbles you. Mama's Chicken doesn't need hype. It doesn't need branding. It doesn't need your Yelp opinion. It just keeps feeding locals and ruining outsiders' expectations of what "good" used to mean. Come hungry. Leave happy. Nap immediately. And don't pretend you're ordering the salad. read more

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Bread pudding is not good. Couldn't even finish it. Shrimp poboy still good just not as amazing as I remember. The soft drink dispenser could probably use a cleaning and the water could use a filter as it's colored. read more

Came here looking for good chicken, didn't find it. It was 7:00 pm, Friday night, hundred pieces of chicken cooked and I think I got all the old, dried and overcooked pieces. Oh well, that ain't happening again. read more

Chicken was amazing! Seasoned to the bone! I have no complaints. Best chicken I've tasted in a long time. Yes, I will be ranting and raving how good Opelousas fried chicken was. Can't wait to come back for some more. Service was with a smile & ambiance was pleasant. Food was piping hot & crunchy. My favorite was the rice dressing! Baby I won't complain! But what about those biscuits, can't be beat! Fluffy, with a nice buttery top. read more

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Best lemonade and okra. Chicken is always hot. No complaints. Visit and see for yourself.

Travelling from N.O. to L.A. and time slipped by. We needed to stop and get some food, but most places closed at 7:00 PM. Mama's was open so we gave it a try. Chicken was hot, well seasoned, and crispy - not oily! The biscuits? Best I've had in a long while, so good that I got a second one right after finishing the first one! Terrific service. Folks behind the counter were friendly, ready to answer questions, and prompt with our order, even at the late hour. Wish the Mama's Fried Chicken on Landry St. would be a bit closer to home as I'd be more than happy to enjoy their food again. BTW? Do you ship your biscuits? Asking for a friend.... read more

The food is amazing and always hot like it just came off the stove. The service is amazing, but check your food before you leave, because they leave something out of your order and you have to let them know what you don't have.If it's on your receipt and you didn't get it. They will give it to you. And It's looks clean the floors, countertops, the employees well groomed and dressed I would recommend them to everybody!!!! read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - Fish, Shrimp or Crab Burger Combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

On a road trip through Louisiana, we began the search for chicken livers. Of course, we turned to YELP for advice. Opelousas was about 30 miles ahead of us, so we chose to call in an order of livers with fried okra. The bonus was a biscuit! Half and half tea rounded out our truly southern meal. The servers were quick, efficient, and friendly---no mistakes on our order! And, we made no mistake either choosing Mama's! read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - Food on the go for sure! Fried Chicken Livers, Fried Okra, and a Biscuit. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

Chicken sandWhich was amazed, and ruled the roost. The raspberry empanada was incredible. Cause gonna be honest...wasn't expecting much. From The empanada. But everything great and everyone fr endly to me and my cousin on our lunch break read more

I'm in Opelousas a few times a year (from Texas) and always stop at Mama's Fried Chicken. The chicken is seasoned just right, crispy outside, tender inside. Recently, though, I've been getting the fish or shrimp po boys, which are an excellent buy (everything here is reasonable priced, so you can feed the family at Mama's affordably) and delicious--they are a bit smaller than what you'd get at most cajun restaurants, but they cost a bit less. The biscuits are also mouth-watering. Overall, a solid chicken shack, and a place to stop at when in Opelousas (the local folks already know about it, as it seems to be always busy). read more

Excellent food! Fried chicken was great. Red beans great! Rice dressing has a seasoning I don't recognize, but I like it! Biscuits are delicious!!! All good! read more

The food was amazing, hot fresh and very good The service was speedy The place was clean I do recommend this place to be eaten at read more

Fried chicken was great and the shrimp on bun was fantastic. Service was fast and very polite. read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - Fried Chicken w/ Red Beans & Rice side and Shrimp on bun. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

Food is always good, hot and seasoned well. They are accommodating for special things. You

Amazing food , friendly staff, you can dine in or driv thru. Great place for lunch or dinner

Great and fast service. Chicken was not greasy. Hiuge servings. The rice dressing was good but spicy for me. Loved the biscuit. read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - Fried Seafood Trio Basket - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

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Mama's food is always good! They never disappoint. I always come to Mama's when I'm in Opelousas.

Excellent food even better customer service! The chicken salad, the chicken, the okra and the chill! All good! Very homely atmosphere! Will definitely return! read more

We were passing through headed to Texas for the holidays. We saw this little gem and decided to stop and grab a bite. I'm glad we did. The staff was nice, prompt and very friendly. They were getting the orders in and out; so the wait was very short. The food smelled great. The place was well lit and very noticeable from the road. The restaurant was clean and neatly decorated. The restroom was clean as well. Baby let me tell you that chicken was hot, fresh and seasoned to perfection with their mama seasoning and it was good!!!!! The fries the kiddos loved it and my husband really enjoyed the okra. We will definitely be back on our way going back home. Now let's get into this home made biscuit.. Y'all I'm telling you it was so light, fluffy, sweet and melted in your mouth... for me and my son Wyatt it was the absolute best part.. If they are open when we come back through I'm definitely getting 3 biscuits for myself lol... really interested in trying the fried shrimp and fish. The mama seasoning is like no other and it was very good. I do recommend them to family and friends. We will be back. read more

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This was a great local fried chicken place. I highly recommend. Oreos is a must because it's deep fried. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZT8a2gpLR/ read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

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Chicken tender sandwich and sauce rules the roost! Friendliest service. Do not sleep on the brownie for dessert! 5/5

I know chicken livers are an acquired taste but if they are your thing, Mamas is hard to beat. They were served hot and fresh. They were fried perfectly for my taste. read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - Small Chicken Livers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

Visited first time last night because it was suggested it will be our last time. We told them it was our first visit. The chicken was greasy. We ate our chicken and less than 1 hour later our stomach began to hurt and we had heart burn most of the night. . The fried okra was good. Even the drinks were watery. We actually had to wait on our food. . We drove out the way to visit here. We will not be back. read more

I love the food here. I come here at least twice a month. I've had a lot off of the menu, and have not ever been disappointed. Forget you even know what Raising Canes is and come here! You don't even need the dipping sauce because their chicken is flavorful, but the sauce is definitely delicious. read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - 3 piece tenders with fries, roll, and mamas dipping sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

We stopped in while passing through Opelousas and it's usually a pleasant friendly atmosphere. Yet, on today I obviously stopped in on the wrong day or the wrong time, as the young man on the register was very rude, his demeanor, his unprofessionalism shined without saying a word. If you have an issue with certain guests, you obviously should not be a cashier serving the public!! Maybe it was my accent that rubbed him the wrong way, or my sunglasses! Who knows...Usually it's something within ;-? Yet, I watched his mannerism totally changed when the next gentlemen in line walked up. Maybe he's too young to know what sells at any establishment! He shouldn't be on the register, until maybe he matures a bit more. We will visit again only because my husband loves this establishment's chicken, otherwise they have lost me! read more

The shrimp po boy is delicious, chicken salad sandwich, chicken , red beans & rice is delicious . A must stop if in opelousas ,Louisiana . Don't forget to try the lemonade. #1 read more

Very good food. Hot and fresh. Fried Okra, fried pickles, French fries, chicken, red beans and rice. Highly recommend if you looking for some good fried chicken. Mamas sauce is a very yummy dipping sauce. read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - Fried pickles, fried okra, fries, red beans, chicken. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

Staff were so nice!! The food came out fresh and hot- we didn't wait long at all! This place is delicious and I would recommend to anyone.

I used Mama's to cater my Mother's 70th bday!! I worked with a manager named Trisha! She was VERY thorough and so sweet!! The food arrived on time, the entire order was correct, the food was hot and DELICIOUS!!! Everyone enjoyed the food!! Our friends & family came from all over...as far away as California and all LOVED THE FOOD! We ordered chicken, fish, shrimp & rice dressing! I would 100% recommend this business!! Ask for Ms. Trisha! She will take care of you!!! They have earned a repeat customer!! read more

We were very excited for this chicken when visiting family in Opelousas. Unfortunately the only good thing the chicken was that it was fresh. There was no real or special flavor to it, even with the jalapeno peppers that I ate with it. I did hear that I should try another location when I go back that way. So we shall see. read more

Came down to Opelousas from Alexandria. Tried Mama's Fried Chicken. It was excellent!! I had gizzards that were very tender! Probably the best I've ever had. My wife had a cheeseburger and she thoroughly enjoyed it! We will probably drive down from Alexandria just to eat at Mam's!! read more

Definitely a legit fried chicken shop. We were making a rather long drive from Fort Worth to New Orleans, so naturally searched for a few spots for lunch en route. After stopping for gas, the attendant confirmed that this restaurant was delicious, so we decided to pop in and have a piece or two. Since we weren't super hungry, we ordered spicy chicken with some rice, one order without any sides, and my mom ordered the sandwich. While the pieces themselves were delicious, the sandwich's chicken pieces were poorly added....especially since one had bones while the other did not. I'm assuming this was due to a simple mistake since the pieces did look alike. This place is HOPPING. Lots of people come here, so be prepared to wait for a bit. read more

Great spot for some tasty shrimp & chicken. Just driving through and Mama's Fried Chicken did not disappoint. Whenever I get back out here I will surely stop again. read more

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The fried chicken and biscuits was a great order. The chicken was season perfect and the biscuits were amazing. The service was just simple fast food service. The place was old and looked to have been around for years and busy. Don't let the area and building stop you, the food is the perfect. The chicken is what southern chicken is suppose to taste like. I also tried the okra and gizzard, they were great but needed a little hot sauce. All and all it was a perfect choice for a fast food meal. Also the locals say this Mama's on Landry St is the better of the two. Next time I will check for myself to see about the other Mama's. read more

Chicken is amazing and to have it fresh and ready at the window is even better!!! This place is awesome on a Sunday after church to grab a quick bite or plan your dinner for the evening. read more

Biscuits are phenomenal and their chicken ranks up their with the very best. I'm not around Opelousas much but I will stop by here anytime I travel south on I-49! So far the Best fried chicken in Louisiana that I have come across is either found here or Balls chicken in Lake Charles. I will continue the search!! read more

Greasiest worst prepared chicken and sides I've had. I will definitely not return. Everything was way over salted.

First time but not our last. Fried chicken is good but the shrimp poboy is slap ya mama good! read more

Mama's Fried Chicken - Half of a shrimp poboy - Chicken Shop Near Me - Opelousas, Louisiana

Fantastic. Some of the best down home fried chicken I've had. This place looks like a bit of a dive, but it is a portal to otherworldly deliciousness. The first good sign is that it was line-around-the-store busy at 2 in the afternoon. And, with four cop cars in the parking lot, it appears Opelousa's finest know what's up. 5 star fried chicken, tenders, gizzards, burgers, etc. make up the list of greasy, yet yummy, entrees. We also had sides of red beans and rice - tasty and spicy - fried corn fritters, fries pickles and homemade bread. And, to finish with a hurculean carb coma, definitely try the fried Oreos. The batter on these bad boys is funnel cake-ish and they come with a sugary drizzle. Really good stuff. Mama's is not diet friendly, but it's apex comfort food. Be hittin' Mama's the next time I roll through town. read more

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I came to Opelousas for a family reunion and at our welcoming reception they had the best fried Chicken I had ever had. I was telling someone how good it was and they let me know all the chicken had come from Mama's. While driving to our family reunion the next day we drove past Mama's Fried Chicken on the way to the venue. A few hours later my cousin and I were hungry so we made a run to Mama's and the chicken was even better the second time around. The staff in the drive-thru was lovely and the chicken was fresh, tasty, and perfectly seasoned. This is the best fried chicken in Louisiana and i can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. read more