Bourque&#x27;s Supermarket

Don't go through Krotz Springs without stopping at Kartchner's Grocery and Specialty Meats. It's a…read morebrown wooden Cajun store on the south side of Highway 190 -- on your right going east, your left going west. Why am I being so specific about the location? Because I don't want you to miss this little gem. Sure, you can find similar food along I-10 just about anywhere in Louisiana. So what makes this place stand out? The employees -- and some long-forgotten items you never thought you'd see again. Cracklins, pork AND chicken. Yes, I said chicken cracklins. A variety of boudin balls. And don't skip on what's in the frozen and refrigerated section either. Stop by if you can, and bring an ice chest. Oh, and please follow the speed limit! If you didn't get caught in Port Barre, you will definitely get caught in Krotz

3 different locations, that I know of. If I'm transparent, we stopped because we needed to pee…read more The restrooms were clean! Like, Buc-ees clean! With that being said, we live in Houston but had a cooler and ice packs with us so we took a chance and stocked up on some of their stuffed catfish and stuffed chicken breasts. We were able to keep it frozen until we arrived home. So far, everything we brought home that has been consumed has been delicious. Really good flavors in both the fish and chicken. We will definitely be back as we travel home through Louisiana. Bon appétit, y'all.

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Guillory's Specialty Meats

4.3(12 reviews)

59.4 mi

Great place to get all the best meats and prepared meals. My first time visiting this market and…read moreboy was I impressed!! Your steaks cut to order and trimmed and seasoned to perfection. The ground meats were ground at the time I ordered it and they made my lasagna the best I had ever made! They will be my go to meat market from now on.

You never know what time they will have lunch ready. For people on lunch break this is a real issue.read more

Guillory's Specialty Meats - Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheese stuffed pork chop. We cooked the chops via sous vide and then pan fried them to get the outside golden brown.

Jalapeño Pepper Jack Cheese stuffed pork chop. We cooked the chops via sous vide and then pan fried them to get the outside golden brown.

Pork Tenderloins stuffed with jalapeños & pepper jack cheese

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Crawfish & Cornbread Stuffed Chicken...going into the oven.

Bourgeois Meat Market

4.5(60 reviews)

87.5 mi

The staff was so helpful for someone who has no idea what I'm doing!! the warm burrito was so…read moredelicious!!!! The meat was super tender. The seasoning was on point. The hot sauce kicks it up a notch. This is a roadside butchery but don't let the rough exterior fool you. They know what they're doing with their meats!

While I'm not crazy about Bourgeois Meat Market's andouille sausage, which I have found to be a bit…read moretough, I enjoy their regular smoked sausage, and I'm a huge fan of their Cajun Smoked Tasso. For the uninitiated: Tasso is fast-cured, seasoned, and smoked pork shoulder. It's used in stews and simmered foods, softening as it cooks, adding a delicious, unique flavor and bite that's typical of many Southern Louisiana (read: Cajun) dishes. Tasso's difficult to describe, but you'll know it when you taste it. I just received four 1-lb. packages of tasso, shipped from Bourgeois' smokehouse in Gray, LA via FedEx 2Day. The order arrived in good shape, and though the ice packs surrounding the meats had melted, the tasso was smoked (and so, fully-cooked) and it was vacuum-sealed. It went straight into my freezer, and it'll be fine. The cost to ship from Lafourche Parish to San Diego doubled the price of the product, from $7.24/lb to around $15, but I pay that much (or more) for quality steaks and seafood, here at home, and it was my choice to spend top-dollar for meat that I know, from experience, will make my gumbo, red beans, etc. taste better than I could otherwise make them. Kudos to the folks at Bourgeois Meat Market for offering a high-quality product, and for handling the purchase and shipping in a professional manner. I like visiting their shop when I'm in the area, but I LOVE that they don't make me get on a plane to eat what they're cookin'!

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Best hog headcheese & pepper sauce!!!

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Zeke enjoying his first knuckle bone.

T-Boy's Slaughter House Meat Mkt & Groc

4.3(11 reviews)

26.7 mi

While traveling across Louisiana T-Boy's Slaughter House Meat Market and Grocery was definitely on…read moremy list to stop at, so I loaded up my Yeti and headed to Mamou. When I arrived it was exactly how I imagined it, this old school family business reminded me of my childhood growing up in Louisiana, it's probably one of the most unpretentious places you could ever visit this is a true treasure that still embraces the cajun culture. Of course I wanted a little of everything, the fresh unpackaged butchered meats, the packaged seasoned meats including things like tame rabbit, a variety of tassos, cracklins and some of the best boudin on the planet. I must have walked around this store at least 3 times and I'm sure I didn't see it all - I had to keep in mind we were traveling in the RV and planned to be on the road for more than a month after leaving here so space is limited but there are somethings that are a must buy when the opportunity presents itself. The staff here is amazing so friendly and helpful and they can answer all your questions if your not familiar with all the items on display fortunately I was able to explain things to my girl who was in awe of the offerings here. I definitely wasn't leaving here without getting some of the most mouthwatering fresh center cut pork chops, a few other specialty items and of course their delicious boudin. This place definitely deserves a bookmark and if are anywhere within 50 miles or more of this wonderful store you have to get here - this is a rare find and a gem in this community...

Great food! Very pleasant and helpful! Definitely would recommend! True Cajun food! YUM! YUM! YUM!read more

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Rabideaux Sausage Kitchen

4.1(112 reviews)

65.9 mi

When you're near Lake Charles LA, get off I-10 at highway 165, drive South about 1 mile for some of…read morethe best food ever. We arrived at lunchtime and they had BBQ pork steaks with dirty rice & beans. Was some of the best food ever. 105 Hwy 165, Iowa LA 70647

I was really excited to walk in and grab some boudin and other items but immediately felt unwelcome…read moreand the energy felt weird. I still purchased items because we were in town only for the weekend and I really wanted to try their boudin. I will say the Boudin and all of the food I got was delicious but the unwelcoming demeanor was a turn off.

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Billy's crackin

Poche's Market and Restaurant

4.3(214 reviews)

17.2 mi

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!

Great plate lunches. They have the best fried catfish around! Boudin is excellent. Great seasoned…read moremeat.

Backkkkk again! 5.6.23

Bread Pudding or Macaroni & Cheese! It's a winner!

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Kartchner's Specialty Meats

4.4(72 reviews)

22.9 mi

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.

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.

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Martin Kirk Slaughter House

5.0(4 reviews)

17.8 mi

Great service and meat always beautiful and fresh! Was so tender when done. Very delicious!read more

I love this place. I'm new here to Lafayette and I was looking for a butcher shop. Someone told…read moreme about Martin Kirk. I GSP'd it and thought I was on a wild goose chase because it looks like you are going on a drive out to the country. I then spotted it. It's a small place with really nice people working there...who took the time to tell me everything I asked about their meat and deals. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for fresh meat and not packaged.

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Marinated dressed brisket!

Big Poppa's Cajun Smoke Meat

5.0(1 review)

21.6 mi

Great Specialty Meats Great Specialty Meats .Great Specialty Meats . Great Specialty Meats. Stop…read moreby and enjoy.

Nonc Kev's Specialty Meats

4.5(27 reviews)

28.3 mi

Visiting Louisiana and had never had boudin or cracklin before. Delicious! And the meat selection…read moreis phenomenal! Staff is pleasant and quick service!

Doesn't live up to it's reputation. Been 3 times & always…read morenot equal to area competition.

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Boudin biscuit with Steens syrup

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Don's Specialty Meats

3.9

(287 reviews)

In Scott, the boudin competition is in full force. Within a couple blocks, you can find an…read moreimpressive concentration of Cajun specialty food stores. Don's has the classic gas station setup, a ready to eat counter with BBQ and Cajun options, snack aisles, and fridge full of Cajun specialties. We ordered cracklings, boudin balls and crawfish pie. The boudin balls were the stand out. The cracklings were fresh and crunchy, but the seasoning is underwhelming. The crawfish pie missed the mark completely, not much crawfish, very doughy and the seasoning was pretty bland. Compared to the undisputed champion (looking at you, Billy's) with huge lines 24/7, Don's is a good option if you're willing to trade some of the quality with the convenience of no wait time.

If there is a huge line at another boudin or crackling spot, Don's can usually deliver a comparable…read morelevel of Cajun foods at a much shorter wait in the line. They have ready made plate meals, a gas station feel drink option, and the cooked boudin balls, egg rolls, cracklings, etc that are offered by Billy's or Best Stop. Pretty decent and it's a good option if you don't want to wait 30 minutes in line at Billy's.

Kartchner's Specialty Meats

4.4

(72 reviews)

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.

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.

Nonc Kev's Specialty Meats

4.5

(27 reviews)

Visiting Louisiana and had never had boudin or cracklin before. Delicious! And the meat selection…read moreis phenomenal! Staff is pleasant and quick service!

Doesn't live up to it's reputation. Been 3 times & always…read morenot equal to area competition.

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Krotz Springs

4.7

(3 reviews)

This is a gas station style spot with a great selection of cracklings, boudin, sausages and other…read moreLouisiana favorites. It was very clean inside and although the line was long, it moved quickly. The customer service was friendly, efficient and to the point. Unfortunately, they were out of a few items I wanted to try, including the boudin balls red beans and rice one. The chicken cracklings were packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned...not too much, just enough. The shrimp roll ups were also delicious. They definitely don't miss when it comes to seasoning and flavor. My only complaint was the restroom. It wasn't clean and had run out of toilet tissue. Despite that, I'll definitely be back, especially for the sausages and to try the items that were sold out.

This place is an automatic stop for me going towards southern Louisiana and on my way back home…read more The food is always so fresh and hot. The service is quick and fast. The place is clean as well. I will always stop here. It's a must stop for Louisiana treats.

Kartchner's Grocery & Specialty Meats

4.8

(61 reviews)

Don't go through Krotz Springs without stopping at Kartchner's Grocery and Specialty Meats. It's a…read morebrown wooden Cajun store on the south side of Highway 190 -- on your right going east, your left going west. Why am I being so specific about the location? Because I don't want you to miss this little gem. Sure, you can find similar food along I-10 just about anywhere in Louisiana. So what makes this place stand out? The employees -- and some long-forgotten items you never thought you'd see again. Cracklins, pork AND chicken. Yes, I said chicken cracklins. A variety of boudin balls. And don't skip on what's in the frozen and refrigerated section either. Stop by if you can, and bring an ice chest. Oh, and please follow the speed limit! If you didn't get caught in Port Barre, you will definitely get caught in Krotz

3 different locations, that I know of. If I'm transparent, we stopped because we needed to pee…read more The restrooms were clean! Like, Buc-ees clean! With that being said, we live in Houston but had a cooler and ice packs with us so we took a chance and stocked up on some of their stuffed catfish and stuffed chicken breasts. We were able to keep it frozen until we arrived home. So far, everything we brought home that has been consumed has been delicious. Really good flavors in both the fish and chicken. We will definitely be back as we travel home through Louisiana. Bon appétit, y'all.

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Opelousas

4.3

(59 reviews)

Absolutely love their cracklins and boudin balls. Hands down, the best…read more We ALWAYS stop by this location to pick up some cracklins and boudin balls on our way into Opelousas and out. Our favorites are the pork cracklins. Perfect amount of spices and never dry. I love my cracklins to have a little bit of that warm juice fat when you bite into it. They also carry chicken cracklins. I'm not a fan. It's too soft for me. Their crawfish and pepper jack boudin balls are the best. They're not greasy at all. You know it's good when you eat them at room temperature and they're still delicious.

asked if I could refill a water bottle with ice and water. I was told yes. There were 3 ladies at…read morecounter and not of them said it would be 2.22 for ice and water. I ask for water they rudely stated it is a drink. And prices are stated above the machine. When I mentioned it does not say anything about water. They were extremely rude. I will never return this horrible place the way they treat people.

Charlie T's Specialty Meats

4.4

(25 reviews)

Absolutely amazing Boudin here especially the smoked boudin, which is a must try. The Boudin…read moreitself has great flavor and nice texture, definitely a hidden gem. The team is awesome, with family style service, very welcoming. Another must get is the strawberry cake. Definitely will be back to try more, especially the lunch menu.

Every time I fly home, I go to Charlie Ts! Best boudin in the world!…read more I might live in California, but I was born and raised in Breaux Bridge. I've been eating this boudin since I was a kid. The quality and flavor haven't been compromised over the years at all! Each time I come back home, there seems to be another new boudin spot to try, with fancy fillings and a mascot/logo similar to Charlie Ts, but no matter how many I try, Charlie Ts always takes the number one spot! Their formula is just SPOT ON! The service is always great, although I do miss seeing Mr. Charlie in the store. There's nothing like seeing the man who fixed your boudin as a kid still doing the thing he loves! I'm happy for his retirement, but he is forever a part of my childhood! The store is very clean every time I visit, and there's ample parking out front. You will get more options the earlier you go. Trust me, everybody knows Charlie's is the best, so you don't want to wait until the afternoon when there are only a couple boudin balls left. Go early. I personally prefer their classic links and the regular pork boudin balls. The formula is perfect and doesn't really need the bells and whistles, to be honest, but if you prefer a party in your mouth, try the pepperjack cheese or even the spinach and cheese eggroll! They will not disappoint! And I can't forget, their cracklin is the BOMB! If I visit Breaux Bridge and don't bring back some cracklin to my mom in California, she gets cranky! Lol. I also appreciate the frozen options! I was able to fly some frozen boudin home and share with friends who'd never had boudin before. They loved it, and I'm glad I got to introduce them to the BEST :)

T'Boo's

4.5

(8 reviews)

Not real happy with the crawfish bread or the sausage and cheese bread. Flavor was good. Could have…read morehad more meats and cheese on them. Mostly bread for $24. Disappointing.

This place is outstanding everytime!! My favorite burger place. The Molly burger is hands down the…read moreabsolute best hamburger I have ever eaten. I live in Las Vegas and I dream about this burger when I'm there. I have never since found a burger that even compares.. It's just so incredibly delicious. All of their food is amazing tbh. I highly highly recommend stopping in here for a bite to eat.

Charlie's Meat Market & Groc

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Sum gud boudin also the smoked sausage good too y'all gotta try stop by don't be shy fast service…read moreas well

Fresh boudin with just the right balance of ingredients; no heartburn not overly oily (you've got…read moreground meats in the casing!). The team at Charlie's serves boudin by the link or by the pound with no minimum order. If you want boudin to take home to cook later, they've got that too.

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