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.

We go here weekly and cannot stop! This place has everything! Love their bok choy and service. All…read moreforms of tofu and goodie yum yums. I've learned so much by going to this ONE store. They even have a whole bunch of different forms of sugar crystals which I purchase and use as treats for my horse for good behavior! The produce is always fresh. Good rotation of product and the selection cannot be beat. Love it here!

It may just look like a grocery store, but in the corner of the store, there is food! Their menu…read moreis very small and simple, but the food is delicious! We had the following: - Spring Rolls - fresh and delicious! The dipping sauce is sooo delicious! - Shrimp Lomein - lomein was good and the shrimp are huge! - Combination Fried Rice - rice had the perfect seasoning and the rice was not mushy! The wait is sometimes long, but worth it! I would come back!

I came here looking for hot boudin and the chicken ball stole the show! It was shockingly good…read more Seasoned perfectly. What a treat! I can't wait to go back and try the crawfish boudin and fried rib bites. This store also sells all the roux and seasonings you can think of plus frozen food to take home.

Super friendly service in a clean and cozy atmosphere, Kartchner's gave me my first taste of Cajun…read moremeats. I don't eat pork or seafood so I usually avoid meat shops but this place had so many Kosher meat options that were hot, fresh, and made-to-order. I really enjoyed the deep fried chicken balls, chicken crackling, fried pickles, and beef boudin. The batter was well-seasoned but the meat itself was also super flavorful and crispy. My husband also loved his boudin balls and classic pork cracklin skins. It was our first time checking out this place even though we pass it everyday on our way to work but we definitely will be back for more tasty items. They specialize in biscuit sandwiches so that will be our next discovery!

Try to stop here going east or west of Interstate 10. Love their cracklings. Their lunch specials…read moreare good. Friendly staff. A must stop

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.

The best Darn Chicken Cracklin I've ever had! Always cooked upon ordering and the spices are out…read morethis world good, not overwhelming it hits the spot

Found this hidden butcher shop in Lafayette and MANN, I was blown away!!…read more I had some juicy, savory chicken cracklin, rooster cracklin, which consist of their chicken cracklin loaded with their homemade chili, cheese, onions, and jalapeños, sauced up with their rooster sauce. I decided to go the extra mile and make a burger box, which had my own burger creations, kirk chicken cracklins with their rooster sauce, and kirk jalapeño sausage. Overall, it was delicious!!! Come get you some! https://kirksuneedabutcher.com #lamchoponthegeaux #lafayettela #kirksuneedabutcher

I was so happy to find this place. I loved tasting different infused olive oil and balsamic…read morevinegar. So good. I cant wait to go back and try more to cook with.

Really disappointed with the small amount of food for a $50 board. hardly any meat, and about 8…read morecrackers. Wildly disappointing.

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!

After the approximate 2 hour drive from Houston you can eat at this is a delightful family owned…read morerestaurant and market. The hot food is always amazing and the portions are appropriate for the price. The workers are family members and they are very friendly. I have been here many times and brought a number of people. The food is consistently delicious!

The French fries were good, but do NOT get the crab cake! I was under the erroneous assumption…read morethat seafood sold near the water/or the coast would be good or better than than sold inland, so I was looking forward to having a crabcake. At $10 a crab cake, I was expecting something half-way decent. It was very small. That was okay, as long as it was decent. I took a small bite. Well, it wasn't even that. It was a sloppy fried cake of seasoned flour paste with MAYBE a teaspoon of crab dispersed within the entire cake. The line was 20-people deep, so I couldn't return it right away. I just wanted to get a refund on the cake, and order something else, like French fries instead (that would be safe). The girl told me she couldn't give me a refund since I "ate on it". I told her, how would I know it was bad if I couldn't taste it? (AND it tasted like cheese, and had the texture of melted cheese). Well, the girl at the counter took it to the manager, who gave me fries instead lieu of a credit. I'm so sorry I didn't take a picture, I forgot all about Yelp, and wasn't thinking. I'm so glad there is this venue to vent to. Oh, by the way, we ordered two taps waters, and was told they only sold bottled water. My bf said, okay, give us that. When we sat down, he handed me a drink cup. I said, where's my water? He said, this is what she gave me. I looked at the receipt, and it had 1 bottle water ($2.50) and one fountain drink ($4.00). So be prepared to be "uncharged", and look at your receipt before you walk away. I let that slide because it wasn't worth the trouble to return the cup and get a water instead, but I really wanted to return the crab cake because it was that much of a disappointment. If you want a decent breaded crab cake, go to Prejeans in Carrot (I know I didn't spell that right) Cove. If you want a crab cake made of crab, try Truluck's in Houston.

Great lunch for under $40 for two! Portions were regular size ( Special of the Day) , I ended up…read moresharing half my dish with my husband. The staff are polite, and my husband got a veterans discount, which we appreciated . I think the Tabasco family values those who serve in the military after all, John Avery McIlhenny served in the Spanish‑American War. Tips & Ideas: * If I do it again, I'll go early in the morning when it's fresh and not so humid, drive around the gardens, and walk to take pictures. * Keep in mind: the store, museum, and restaurant close around 4p.m., but the gardens stay open, so you can always come back and relax in one of the many safe seating areas. * Coffee is free until 12p.m. * Bonus idea: download the Tabasco app for a guided voice tour you're welcome Highly recommend for a casual lunch and a taste of Tabasco history! (If you liked my review, give it a "like" just kidding , but hope it helps!)