Mama's Chicken -- Opelousas, LA (Where diets go to die and…read morenobody'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.

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

If you're looking for disappointment, this is the place for you. They will do everything in their…read morepower to disappoint. whomever owns this specific chain should receive an award for the worst Popeyes chain on the face of the earth. Best part is that 95% of the time they are out of chicken! The employees must be the rudest, unprofessional, passive, aggressive, and sassiest employees I've ever come across working for a fast food chain. as much of a steaming pile of shit this location is there are always cars there trying to get food. There is never prepared food, they never have certain items, there's always an issue with your order no matter how many times you repeat yourself. The people working here wonder why they are in the position. The scale of incompetence coming from this drive-through window is not only infuriating, but it's almost impressive how shitty this location is and how much the employees do not give a shit. Popeyes get your shit together and hold yourself to a higher standard. Homeless shelters ran by the Democrats get better service than this shit hole. The worst. Sincerely, Tired of getting the wrong got damn order.

The restaurant has slow, unorganized workers and expensive Food. One of the worst restaurants i've…read moreever been in if not the worst.

1) this place is NOT a drive-in. It used to be a long time ago…read more 2) outside seating only...and the picnic tables are filthy and decaying. The staff clearly NEVER bother to wipe them off. Birds and stray cats are assigned that duty. 3) the food is NOT fresh. This is a fast food burger joint and everything is clearly kept in the freezer. 4) not a stop for anyone who cares about what they put in their body. Aside from the poor food options, the ice cream and drinks are all filled with fake ingredients. 5) The staff is friendly, but the service is gawd-awful S-L-O-W.... Gas stations on the interstate have MUCH better offerings....

we stopped here on a whim on our way to New Orleans after I did a yelp search in this town. Rocket…read moredrive-in popped up as one of the top places to get a burger in this area. It's just like kind of your typical drive-in with young people working who are all very nice and eager to help. With the help of the cashier, we got the bacon cheeseburger, the sweet potato fries, and the ham and cheese, which was recommended by someone else we had met earlier. I gotta say the burger was very respectable and I do definitely recommend it. No issues with small portions here it was well sized and appropriate. The sweet potato fries were very good as well. The ham and cheese wasn't as phenomenal as I was told it would be, it's like a warm sub with tomatoes and lettuce inside, but it was still pretty solid and if your ham and cheese person, then you would definitely like it. They have a lot of shakes flavors and an assortment of other burgers and sandwiches. If I lived in this area, I would definitely go back here.

I stop here a few times a year on my way from St Tammany Parish to Texas and back. The fried…read morechicken is great, fantastic actually. Gumbo is very, very good too. No complaints, service is friendly. I'll definitely keep coming back.

Oh, Chicken King! When one finds one's self sailing across 190 (not too quickly, I hope, because of…read morethe many speed traps!), Chicken King is a nice little local spot to grab a basket of fried shrimp, a burger, or (perish the thought!) some chicken. This is a locals' haunt that's cheap and cheerful, and the food has always been great. This isn't haute couture fare, but it doesn't aspire to that either. The shrimp basket with a side of mac'n'cheese probably isn't on anyone's diet-approved list, but it sure is tasty.

It's not truly classic Italian. It's somewhat Americanized and modified to the people of the local…read morearea (given the area, I understand why), but still the service is good and the food is well prepared, but with standard ingredients rather than high-quality ingredients, but again, I understand that given the local area cost has to be kept down. That atmosphere is also good. The owner is always walking around and observing so that's a very good sign to keep everything in good order and working smoothly. I would say it's the best place in town though that's not a fantastic claim because the bar is pretty low for restaurants in this town. Otherwise nothing really bad to say, but also nothing truly great stood out either but overall, I would recommend it as a good place and the best you're gonna get in this town.

Came in for lunch today. Absolutely delicious!!!! Nino is very kind and welcoming. The servers did…read morea great job!

Friendly staff always polite! They have a huge selection of merchandise and hot coffee in the…read moremornings a d there breakfast selection is on point

From the owner: St. Romain Oil is a family-owned convenience store and wholesale fuels company, proudly and locally…read moreoperating for three generations. Our mission is to refuel and refresh the communities of Louisiana, surprising our customers' appetites with fast, freshly prepared food.

Food was ok - quick service - friendly staff. Order was…read morecorrect Slots that are out of order should be clearly marked with cones.

Workers were on their phone. Didn't want to come outside. And was yelling at everyone to go to the…read moredrive through. Very rude customer service.

just a delightful and tasty place to stop in for meal...food atmosphere and especially the…read moreemployees... a real 10!

I placed a catering order for my son's birthday using the app, the day of his party. I am from out…read moreof town, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I arrived about 10 minutes early. The restaurant was clean, the staff seemed to be running efficiently. There was great music playing. My order was ready a few minutes ahead of schedule and exactly right. Great job! My party guests ate every bite.

This probably the most best place to eat chicken nuggets and fries…read more the best remodel and I love the remodel so if you want some good food go to McDonald's down in Ville Platte and eat some good chicken nuggets

I usually don't review one star, because people think you're crazy and don't take it seriously. But…read morethis was an abortive failure to launch. The little vipers who were supposed to be on the drive-through were completely unhelpful and insisted that I use their dirty little app instead of ordering directly on the microphone. Also the offerings on the board were not comprehensive and what I wanted was not there. Asked about it, dead silence. Freaking dead to me.

Service is a bit slow but staff is friendly Plenty of…read moreparking and it is very clean inside.

Breakfast cinnamon rolls are fire. Highly recommend. Always hot. Always delicious. If you like…read morecinnamon rolls like I do, you have to try them. As for the burgers, fries, etc. ........meh