I have been stopping at Bosco's Specialty Meats since they opened. Mainly, I have been after…read moresnacks, and meats to take home. Let me say, that they have the best Chicken Cracklin's in the State of Louisiana that I have had. I'm still researching this issue, but right now I'll stand by that determination. These Chicken Cracklin's are meaty, crispy, and delicious. Next, we have our Cajun Meat Products. These include boudin, sausages, stuffed products, and more. Including smoked meat products, which are lower in fat and have a stronger flavor, which is great for use as seasoning meats. Most of these are available as frozen or refrigerated. The latter allows one to pick up something for supper! Only recently have I been to Bosco's for a sit down meal. They have menu options, including some impressive burgers. There are also daily specials which are indicated on a menu board. In my most recent visit, lasagna was the star of the show! I opted for the Club Sandwich instead which was very satisfying indeed. There are a few tables in the center of the store, which are nice. However, one can get things to go, and there is even a drive through window.

Went for the first time today and was deeply disappointed. Got a salad which felt like a safe bet…read moreat a place like... this. the chicken was raw, lettuce wilted, dressing chunky. ate maybe 1/10 of it. We also got the club sandwich, raw bacon otherwise fine but nothing special. My friend forgot something in the car so we went out to get it and were catcalled by their workers carry tons of alcohol. we left after this encounter and i went to wash my hands and no paper towels in the bathroom. recommend to all, just skip the trip you can miss this place. will NEVER be back.

My wife picked up a stuffed pork roast Sunday morning put it in the oven in a shallow pan. That was…read moreit and it came out awesome! Very tender and flavorful highly recommend! Spicy and garlicky!

Absoltely fantastic . The most tasty flavor of Boudin and Cracklins . This is real Louisiana…read moreSouthern with the home cooked taste . I don't know how they do it but it's awesome taste of Real Cajun Flavors will keep you coming back for more . The Staff are so friendly and helpful. Run like a family and you feel right at home . Thanks for a great and wonderful experience and delicious tasting food . You'll think you were eating at Parrain and Nanan's house.

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

The best boudin is in the little brown store! I'm ready to tell my story. For years I have followed…read morethe crowds and waited in the long lines and honestly, I have no regrets. But then I tried Kartchners! Boudin is a preference thing and you have many options. For me, the spice, texture, and flavor is what stands out here. I love their fried products like the boudin balls, egg rolls, and cracklings..but the smoked boudin is where it's at! I highly recommend you give them a try!

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!

Good service and clean store, with a good selection of their boudin is pretty good - not the best…read moreI've had, but the best in the greater Alexandria area.

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.

Ah, this place is really a gem hidden in plain sight. For locals it is just a regular small…read moregrocery store. For lots of people from out of town it is a must stop at while in Western Louisiana for some of their wonderful Boudin or their nearly world famous jalapeño sausage cheese bread. As you walk into the store the sweet smell of meat being gently smoked wafts through the store. The boudin election is impressive and ranges from green onion to traditional, crawfish in season, deer, and a newer jalapeño boudin. They sell fresh and frozen - including all kinds of interesting and fun things like boudin egg rolls (oh yes - really - and they are mmm mmmm good), boudin balls, étouffe, gumbo, hogshead cheese, cracklins, and more In addition to the specialty meats they are also known for their jalapeño sausage cheese bread. Mmm that's good. Definitely worth a stop for specialty meats and food and for anything else you can honestly image you would need. It's a gem of a place

Yes, the boudin is among the best, and yes, the sausage jalapeño cheese bread is great. But the…read moremost underrated item they sell is their bread pudding. I am a bread pudding aficionado and there's is the best I've ever had! I will make the 2-hour round trip drive just to get some of their bread pudding. My only wish is that they sold full pans of it and not just individual servings.

This place is the absolute best boudin and cracklins. They have 2 locations so we always make a…read morepoint to stop when driving through Louisiana.

Last two stops the boudin was undercooked i.e. the skin did not pop when you bit into it so the…read moreinside was mushy. Employees at the new location need training on what "cooked" looks like and not serve until they're ready or use timers! I'm sure the amount of traffic is greater, but the links have to stay in the steamer to finish the cooking process.