From Louisiana classics like jambalaya and blackened redfish to charcuterie boards and spicy chicken sandwiches, Kayenne’s Bar & Grill in Opelousas is a restaurant for those looking for comfort food with a high-end twist. Located in the old Frank’s Poboys, the relaxed atmosphere is perfect for date night or a weekday lunch. Grab some beer on tap and check out their wall of Louisiana-themed posters and artwork.
Queb’s Country Store is located outside of Opelousas, Louisiana in Plaisance, the original home of the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival. This store is the perfect stop for every envie (Cajun French for “desire”) you might have. Here, you’ll find a full-service butcher shop with a huge variety of fresh and smoked meats including several kinds of sausage, stuffed tasso roasts, stuffed & seasoned beef tongues, chicken rolls, and much more. The deli specializes in filling your belly with daily plate lunches, Sunday BBQ (including baby-back ribs), hot boudin, pork & chicken cracklin, homemade hamburgers, poboys, fried chicken, and amazing salads.
Try some of their crowd favorites: Kevin Salad, boudin/egg/cheese biscuit, spicy Cajun cheeseburger, beef jerky, and chicken cracklin.
Momma Thomas’ Creole Cafe in Opelousas, Louisiana is, as Momma Thomas herself says, “As great and down-home as the food is.” With items on the menu like smothered turkey necks and oxtail, shrimp stew, and a classic crawfish ettouffée on Fridays, it’s easy to see why. Momma Thomas’ Creole Cafe is located inside the old Indian Hills Country Club.
All proceeds are tax deductible and support life community youth programs.
Love Bonez is a beloved food truck that now has a brick-and-mortar location in Eunice, Louisiana. They are known for delicious burgers, daily plate lunches, and friendly service. Try one of their tasty shrimp poboys or some mixed veggies topped with a grilled catfish filet covered in their homemade ”Louzianne sauce”.
Formerly Uncle B’s Cajun Kitchen, Knott’s Cajun Kitchen in Arnaudville, Louisiana is keeping all the original recipes that locals love. Order one of their delicious seafood dinners with a marinated fresh filet of catfish or the Cajun Blaze burger that comes with mayo, grilled onions, jalapeño peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. On Sunday, try their BBQ pork steak served with rice dressing, pork & beans with generous pieces of bacon as well as potato salad.
Datz Creole is a food truck located on Union Street in Opelousas right next to Kelly’s Country Meat Block and Diner. Their daily plate lunches range from smothered sausage and tasso to heartwarming gumbo. Fridays at Datz Creole are reserved for delicious seafood dishes like shrimp étouffée and fried fish. If you’re interested in trying some truly traditional Creole dishes, on Saturdays, you’ll be able to try smothered tripe and pig feet with smoked meat.
God’s Creole Cook Wagon specializes in everything BBQ. From ribs and Boston butt steaks to burgers and brisket, this BBQ eatery in Eunice has got the authentic smokey flavors that you crave. They also have Creole soul food dishes like red beans and rice, okra, sauce piquante, and more. You can dine in, order take out, or have them deliver right to you. If you’re lucky, you might also catch their food truck at festivals in the area.
Head over to Dominick’s Smoke Wagon in Opelousas if you’re serious about barbeque. For over 30 years this local eatery has served the community with some of the best BBQ around. Their secret involves using local products with their own unique spin. In what locals call the “Come Back” sauce they use Jack Miller’s BBQ with their own twist. It’s a taste that–like the name implies–you’ll keep coming back for. With pork steaks that barely fit the plate and affordable prices, the food here is a treat you won’t get anywhere else.
Sample southern BBQ takeout at Allison’s Hickory Pit in Eunice, Louisiana. At Alison’s take-out is a rich home-cooked meal that often comes fried, stewed, or barbecued. Take a tip from the locals and call ahead. Allison’s savory plate lunches are such a huge hit that they often create a long line of grumbling tummies. Saturday through Sunday, chow down on smoky southwest Louisiana barbecue but take heed, the ribs are addictive.
Allison’s Hickory Pit is a drive-thru; only take out available.
