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.

A week later and I'm still thinking about this place! The…read morestaff were so kind and helpful with questions I had and even suggested items. Everything I ordered was delicious. From the boudin to the sausages, you can tell there's history to the recipes. I can't wait to be back here and enjoy their breakfast. HUGE shout out to the young (blonde) sweetheart at the register who rung me up and made me feel welcomed. And if she's reading this, I'm sorry I didn't get your name but your kindness stayed with this little Yankee.

They always do a great job of fixin' a plate for my Dad. He says they are kind to him. They make…read morean excellent chicken stew. On a rare occasion they may not cook their beans long enough. It happened a couple of times. But goodness! Their beans are good every other time. Watch for the spice on things. If they say it is spiced - it is spiced. They also give you a real generous portion. Wish they had a place with more parking because this business has delicious food. If you do not want a plate lunch. No fear. Plenty of other options. If you've never stopped in, do. If you are unsure, call them up and ask what's cooking on the daily. It is well worth trying out. You just might find a new gem to put into your rotation.

This is a true specimen of a hidden gem, located just off the interstate in little Iowa, Louisiana…read more As soon as you walk in the door, the delicious aroma embraces you. A rotating lunch plate is offered, as are a variety of poboy sandwiches. All of these options are amazing, and I don't say that lightly. There is a small seating area for on-site dining. The service is always warm, friendly and prompt. True to its name, this is an actual meat market, with frozen meat and sausage for sale. I will continue to visit here every time I am in the Iowa area.

Ooweee what amazing treats! First off they had a spread of cooked meat to choose from…read more 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

Since meeting my boyfriend, I've heard nonstop about In-Laws. From day one--right after I mentioned…read moreI 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.

My girlfriend accidentally left her phone in the bathroom here while we were driving to Miami. The…read moremanager was incredibly nice and shipped it to us, saving us a 3 hour drive back in the other direction. He also refused to accept any compensation for doing so. They also have cheap gas and hot food (pizza, fried chicken, etc). Show this place some love. They deserve it.

We've been stopping here for years for a fried food fix. Our only disappointment today was that…read morethey were out of fried pork chops and dark meat chicken. We had to settle for boudin balls and chicken tenders.

Absolutely love the spicy boudin! Every time we are down here I have to take back several packs of…read morespicy boudin. Smoked sausage is a good choice too!

Came to visit family in Lake Charles. We are from San Antonio. I have to stop every time I visit…read moreto get Tasso & Boudin. It's always tasty. I have to get Tasso & Smoked Sausage for my Gumbo as I can't get it in San Antonio

My mom and I found such a great selection here! Local honey, a serving set with knife/spreader, a…read morecute blouse, plus a few other nice gifts. Unexpected deals made it all the better and the owner is very sweet and helpful. She was very knowledgeable about her inventory and products. A+

Went so many places looking for unique gifts that represents my true home to bring back to Cali and…read morewas not disappointed! Found gifts for everyone and had a great shopping experience!

Great food. Gigantic selection. Many items that you can't find anywhere else. Especially during the…read moreholidays.

Love the chicken cracklings! Amazing Also they sauce is so…read moredelicious they let you try it out. Tried the pork as well but chicken is where its at

Okay I will keep with the 5 Star Rating being this little store on 171 "The Gillis Curve" has been…read morearound as long as I can remember it's truly a iconic fixture and known by everyone who lives or who has lived anywhere in the surrounding area. I too have eaten the boudin and it's not bad in saying that boudin made the old fashion way is getting harder and harder to find and there are very few places that has the original recipe or uses the ingredients or goes through the trouble to do it right. But you can still get the "Perfect Cajun Lunch" here a yard of boudin and a six pack of beer

What a great store with fantastic service! The pressed shrimp Po-boy rivals the ones found in New…read moreOrleans and the burgers are the delicious

Great food, awesome environment, impeccable service! My wife and I took her parents to Bill's this…read morepast Wednesday for a late lunch while passing through Lake Charles. My wife and I live in San Antonio TX, and had been researching Bill's on Yelp for quite sometime. The food and service absolutely exceeded our expectations! We enjoyed everything we ordered!Special recognition to our main waiter Brandon, who went above and beyond in every aspect of service! Brandon's professionalism, awareness, and respect is exactly what we, and I'm sure every patron, hopes for when visiting a new restaurant! I want to thank everyone at Steamboat Bill's for our wonderful experience! We'll be back soon!

Fried alligator and dipping sauce 5 stars!!!…read more We had the Atchafalaya dinner. Portion was large, LEFTOVERS!! Great wait staff, very friendly, never lets our drinks go dry. Fun atmosphere with good music.