It’s time to celebrate the people that make up the fabric of our culture here in St. Landry Parish. The black community, from Creole ancestry to excellence in history, remains a consistent staple of our area. Here we have listed black-owned businesses that add to the culture of our area be it in food, art, attractions, or entertainment. Also listed are several Creole historical landmarks from the gravesite of an Olympian to the statue of the progenitor of Cajun & zydeco music as we know it.
Restaurants
Arpeggio’s Lounge & Event Center
204 North Main St.
Opelousas
337-407-5188
Pearl’s Country Kitchen
8247 Louisiana 182
Opelousas
337-594-8889
Coby’s Classic Cuisine
1631 North Main Street
Opelousas
337-678-0454
Allison’s Hickory Pit
501 West Laurel Avenue
Eunice
337-457-9218
Fat Belly’s Diner
317 East Jefferson Street
Opelousas
337-942-5445
Sweet Lucy’s Soul Food
1332 Goodloe Street
Opelousas
337-678-3311
Yam Country Pies
430 East Grolee Street
Opelousas
337-948-4553
Dominick’s Smoke Wagon
1611 North Main Street
Opelousas
337-692-9991
Shopping
Creole Heritage Folklife Center
1113 West Vine Street
Opelousas
337-945-5064
Nanny Belle’s Antiques
402 South Main Street
Washington
337-849-8477
Wild Child Essentials
129 West Landry Street
Opelousas
337-308-6754
Arts, Entertainment & Venues
Xclusive Banquet & Event Center
805 Napoleon Avenue
Sunset
337-349-3377
Art Box Studio & Gallery
115 South Main Street
Opelousas
337-418-1789
Cajun Creole Cuisine
Youtube Channel
Based in Opelousas
cajuncreolecuisine@gmail.com
Black & Creole Landmarks & Historical Sites
Holy Ghost Catholic Church
747 North Union Street
Opelousas
337-942-2732
Amédé Ardoin Statue
978 Kennerson Road
Opelousas
337-948-8004
JS Clark Memorial Walkway
828 East Landry Street
Opelousas
337-948-6263
Rodney Milburn Gravesite
2858 LA 743
Opelousas
337-948-8004
Zydeco Music Exhibit
828 East Landry Street
Opelousas
337-948-6263
If you are a black business owner and your tourism-related business meets the guidelines set in our Marketing & Promotions Policy is located within St. Landry Parish and you do not see it listed here, send an email to hawkins@cajuntravel.com.
Mary Hawkins is the communications manager for the St. Landry Parish Tourist Commission. Contact her at hawkins@cajuntravel.com.
