14 Jul 2018

Ruby’s Cafe

2022-03-25T15:00:12-05:00

For over 30 years, Ruby’s Café has kept locals coming back for more in downtown Eunice, Louisiana. By now, locals know the lunch menu by heart and there’s a reason why it hasn’t changed in the last three decades – because the recipes are tried and true. Every Monday, baked chicken is served. Tuesdays, the restaurant fries up thick, juicy pork chops. Wednesday, they prepare a Louisiana specialty called Cajun smoked ponce. Thursday is pork ribs, and Friday, they serve their famous crawfish étouffée over fried eggplant. More options are available on the menu, but these are the old favorites everyone looks forward to each week. The restaurant is also open for breakfast, so drop in for their homemade biscuits and jelly.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

  • Monday-Friday 6am-2pm

  • 337-550-7665 | 337-546-0903

  • 221 West Walnut Avenue, Eunice, Louisiana 70535

Ruby’s Cafe2022-03-25T15:00:12-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Mel’s Quick Stop

2024-10-21T14:18:36-05:00

Mel’s Quick Stop is a Cajun convenience store in Eunice, Louisiana selling basic grocery needs, boudin, cracklins, and specialty meats. The store is conveniently located near Lakeview Park & Beach, a popular camping spot. For those looking to barbecue and relax, Mel’s has a nice selection of meats including steaks, sausage, tasso, ponce, and even stuffed beef tongue. When it’s in season, you’ll find locally grown peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and other produce. When you need something good to eat on the go, Mel’s offers Cajun-style plate lunches Monday through Friday. Their menu is posted regularly on the Mel’s Quick Stop Facebook page.

Mel’s Quick Stop2024-10-21T14:18:36-05:00
14 Jul 2018

Lavergne’s Cajun Kitchen

2022-08-16T14:56:22-05:00

Stop at Lavergne’s Kitchen for a quick snack, some breakfast boudin, or one of their home-cooked plate lunches. Lunches range from seafood to stews and come with a homemade dessert and choice of cornbread or a roll. For an extra kick, try adding a dash of their house-made seasoning blend, Paw’s and Poppy’s Seasoning. Lavergne’s is located in Lawtell, Louisiana, a small community just west of Opelousas.

Lavergne’s Cajun Kitchen2022-08-16T14:56:22-05:00
13 Jul 2018

Kelly’s Country Meat Block & Diner

2024-10-21T15:21:45-05:00

Due to renovations, the diner portion will be closed, but Kelly’s will still serve to-go orders during regular hours.

Kelly’s is both a country diner and meat market in Opelousas, Louisiana. The diner serves hearty, homemade plate lunches every day of the week. The menu also features juicy burgers, poboys, and barbecue specials. For a list of lunches, check their Facebook page where the menu is updated daily. Next door, at the butcher block, they sell specialty meats, local seasonings, and Kelly’s own sauces and preserves.

Kelly's Country Meat Block in Opelousas, Louisiana
Kellys Country Meat Block in Opelousas,, Louisiana
Kelly's Country Meat Block in Opelousas, Louisiana
Kelly’s Country Meat Block & Diner2024-10-21T15:21:45-05:00
13 Jul 2018

King’s Cajun Cuisine

2025-03-14T12:49:39-05:00

King’s Cajun Cuisine serves a full breakfast, Cajun plate lunches, homemade burgers, seafood dishes, gumbo, and even boiled crawfish when in season. The café is located inside of King’s Truck Stop in Port Barre with plenty of seating for dining in.

King’s Cajun Cuisine2025-03-14T12:49:39-05:00
13 Jul 2018

Chicken King Port Barre

2022-09-28T16:38:24-05:00

Welcome to deep-fried heaven. Chicken king is a small eatery in Port Barre, Louisiana, and they certainly do more than just chicken. The restaurant also serves southern-fried catfish, chicken gizzards, and liver. You can also chow down on their home-cooked plate lunches, breakfast, or barbecue dishes. Chicken King’s specialty barbecue plates are available on Tuesdays and Sundays.

Chicken King in Opelousas and Port Barre, Louisiana
Chicken King in Opelousas and Port Barre, Louisiana
Chicken King in Opelousas and Port Barre, Louisiana

Chicken King Port Barre2022-09-28T16:38:24-05:00
7 Jul 2018

Champagne’s Marché

2021-03-10T16:26:57-06:00

Established in 1926, Champagne’s Marche is a family-owned and operated grocery store in Leonville, Louisiana. Located on the Boudin Trail, they serve fresh boudin and cracklins daily and prepare hot Cajun plate lunches for the lunch crowd. Champagnes is mostly known for their sweet, frosted king cakes, a special treat made available just before Mardi Gras. In fact, they received “Best King Cake in Acadiana” in a blind tasting in 2015. Their cakes are readily available in the bakery, but for a custom filling such as amaretto pecan, orders are recommended. Also, check out their review on KingCaker.com where they received 12 out of 12 “babies” for their delicious recipe!

A small plastic “king cake baby” is often hidden into the cake by the buyer. The treat is typically shared among coworkers or friends, and traditionally, the person who finds the baby is responsible for purchasing the next cake. This unique tradition is celebrated during the Epiphany, which is why you’ll find a small toy representing the baby Jesus in your next cake.  

Just across the nearby Bayou Teche, is an informational kiosk for bayou adventurers.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.

Champagne’s Marché2021-03-10T16:26:57-06:00
7 Jul 2018

Cajun Corner Café

2022-08-16T13:47:31-05:00

If you’re traveling along Highway 190 West, on the famous “mile of boudin”, keep an eye out for the alligator mural, or let the smell of fresh cracklins lead the way to Cajun Corner Café. Find boudin, boudin balls, plate lunches, and all things Cajun. The café is located inside the Texaco station in Krotz Springs, Louisiana.

Cajun Corner Café2022-08-16T13:47:31-05:00
7 Jul 2018

Brent’s Catering

2022-09-23T14:04:31-05:00

Brent and his wife Lucy have been catering special events since the 1980s, but now you can enjoy Chef Brent’s Cajun cooking anytime. Enjoy dinner or a plate lunch at his sit-down dinner, Brent’s Catering, in Grand Coteau, Louisiana. Their restaurant menu features Cajun cuisine favorites, gourmet salads, burgers, and wraps.

The Leblanc family is still in the catering business and offers onsite and offsite services. Visit BrentsCatering.com for menus or booking information, and check Brent’s Facebook page for daily lunch specials.

Brent’s Catering2022-09-23T14:04:31-05:00
7 Jul 2018

Bourque’s Supermarket and Deli

2024-10-21T16:17:38-05:00

Bourque’s Super Store is a grocery and boudin stop in Port Barre, Louisiana. The shop is located near Highway 190, between Opelousas and Baton Rouge, and is a popular place for hungry travelers who are looking a quick bite to eat. Bourque’s serves hot boudin and cracklins daily and homemade plate lunches. Visit the bakery to take home a loaf of Bourque’s own jalapeno, sausage-cheese bread. Just before Mardi Gras, you can also find freshly made, traditional king cake and boudin king cake. Before you visit, you might just want to bring an ice chest or an insulated bag because Bourque’s also has a wide selection of specialty meats and even makes their own homemade smoked sausage.

To learn more about the their “A+” boudin recipe, visit the Boudin Link. 

Bourque's Supermarket & Deli
Bourque's Supermarket & Deli
Bourque's Supermarket & Deli
Bourque's Supermarket & Deli
Bourque's Supermarket & Deli
Bourque's Supermarket & Deli

Bourque’s Supermarket and Deli2024-10-21T16:17:38-05:00

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