Soul food abounds at this Opelousas diner. With mouthwatering delicacies like fried okra, smothered honeycomb tripe and pigfeet, cowboy stew, cornbread, and juicy burgers, you won’t want for a taste of genuine comfort food and Creole cooking. Head to the Zydeco Capital of the World for a taste of real southern cooking.
If it’s fast food you need, grab something golden and fried from this Chicken King location in Opelousas. Fried chicken, fried fish, shrimp, or even duck gumbo, whether you need a late-night snack or are catering for a tailgate party, this local fast foodery has got you covered. Chicken King’s specialty barbecue plates are available on Tuesdays and Sundays. You can find similar fare at their other location along Highway 190 in Port Barre.
Meche’s Meat & Supermarket located in the perfectly seasoned city of Opelousas is your local supermarket with everything you need to make a traditional and flavorful gumbo. Specializing in fresh boudin, meats, and smoked meats, you’ll find all the ingredients you need for some authentic Louisiana Cajun or Creole food.
Whether you’re trying to scratch that boudin itch or are up to experimenting with hog’s head cheese, Meche’s has something for you.
In 1964, Bellard’s Poultry and Seafood, located in Opelousas, opened and began their legacy of supplying restaurants, caterers, and retail stores with custom cut, fresh quality meat, seafood and poultry. Today, as Bellard’s Poultry & Crawfish, you can purchase their seasoned meats and even Zydeco Chop Chop, a culinary necessity for anyone who wants quick and easy Louisiana cooking.
Pizza Shack in Opelousas is the only independently owned pizzeria in the city and was founded by Louisiana’s own Tony and Elaine Pierrottie in 1988. They’ve been in the same location for 24 years.
Their signature sauces are made fresh daily, and their one-of-a-kind dough is always made from scratch. Try Ferdie’s Special topped with jalapenos and Savoie’s sausage. They also serve muffulettas, salads, and pasta. Their pasta dish, Flo’s Special, is especially good with black olives and light butter sauce. They’re also known for having the coldest beer in town.
Bosco’s Specialty Meats on the outskirts of Opelousas along Highway 190 on the way to the town of Port Barre, serves boudin, cracklins, and daily plate lunches. You can also stock up on your favorite meats from their freezer section including alligator sausage, buffalo chicken bites, jalapeño cheese bombers, stuffed crabs, and loaded baked potatoes.
Cajun Saucer, located inside of the Arnaudville-based brewery, will delight your senses with authentic wood-fired pizzas. Pizzas aren’t the only thing on the menu though. Cajun Saucer also offers flatbreads, salads, and 24 different types of beer. Try one of Bayou Teche Brewing’s craft beers and pair it with the “A Streetcar Named Diablo” pizza topped with andouille, tasso, chaurice & smoked sausage, Calabrian peppers, fried pork skins, and a sriracha honey drizzle. Cajun Saucer uses locally-sourced ingredients for their food and makes their dough and sauces fresh from scratch.
Thursdays at this pizza stop mean movie night. A different sci-fi or fantasy themed movie is played with free popcorn provided at this Movie Under the Stars.
Stop by Arnaudville for fresh pizza and fun entertainment at Cajun Saucer inside of Bayou Teche Brewing’s Taproom & Beer Garden.
DDee’s Café, located steps away from the Sunset Rail Stop Flea Market in the Rubboard Capital of the World, Sunset, Louisiana, is the place to go for a serene stop along the Corridor des Arts to enjoy plate lunches, soups, salads, sandwiches, and desserts all inspired by Cajun recipes.
The owner, Darla Breaux, has created an atmosphere of calm and tranquility inside of this blue bungalow, but if you’re in a rush, you can get a “Bowl to Go”, a layered dish of delicious homemade food to your liking that you grab and go.
Private parties and catering available.
Eunice Poultry is your one-stop shop for all your Cajun food cravings. Boudin, boudin balls, cracklins, specialty cut meat all woodsmoked and seasoned to order, and more great-tasting authentic Cajun foods can be found at this establishment.
Eunice Poultry was first opened in Eunice during the year 1965. Their founders, Leon Stelly, Harry Bellard, and Ashton Bellard’s, goal was to bring customers freshly cut hens exactly to order. Now, over fifty years later, their goal has evolved into their becoming the specialty meat market that caters to the needs of the local community.
Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.
The best way to taste Louisiana on the go is at a place like EVD Express. Located in Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, a gaming and entertainment facility in Opelousas, EVD Express allows you to grab traditional American cuisine or Cajun-style dishes like blackened chicken sandwiches and gumbo.
You can learn more about the dining options at Evangeline Downs, here.
