If you visit southern Louisiana, you’ll quickly discover that boudin isn’t just food; it’s a cultural staple. If you’re attending a party in Louisiana and don’t want to show up empty-handed, grab a few boudin sausages and watch them magically disappear in seconds.
Served at family gatherings, festivals, and gas stations, it’s a quick grab-and-go meal that Louisianans take very seriously.
What’s more, the hunt for the perfect boudin has become something of a local sport, with locals and visitors alike passionately debating which establishment serves the absolute best boudin. This friendly rivalry has led to the creation of numerous boudin festivals, where you can sample a wide variety of boudin recipes, each with its own unique twist.
Here, locals like to buy boudin on their way to a crawfish dinner to share with family and friends or simply as a quick treat for themselves.
Your favorite isn’t there? Let us know in the comments.
Here are the 5 best places to get boudin in Acadiana:
Nunu’s in Youngsville:
Every time we asked someone where their favorite boudin shop was, NuNu’s came up as the answer. Although everyone seemed to agree that the Youngsville shop was the winner when it came to boudin, Nunu’s has several locations.
- 509 Lafayette St in Youngsville
- 113 Espasie Dr in Milton
- 1410 St. Mary St in Scott
- 309 E. Lafayette St in Maurice
Billy’s Boudin and Cracklin:
Billy’s has the best peppercorn-stuffed boudin balls and crawfish boudin around. Billy’s has two locations.
- 523 Apollo Rd in Scott
- 106 Pont Des Mouton Rd in Lafayette
Best stop:
Best Stop is not only known for their boudin, but also for some of the tastiest food around. They offer hot breakfast, burgers, and other local favorites. They have two locations.
- 615 LA-93 in Scott
- 3002 Daulaunt Dr in Duson
Don’s meat specialties:
Don’s is known for their boudin and cracklin, but did you know they also offer Sunday barbecue dinners and daily specials for lunch? They have two locations
- 730 I-10 South Frontage Rd in Scott
- 4120 NE Evangeline Thruway in Carencro
Heleaux:
Not only is Heleaux’s a great place to try boudin and sample their specialty meats, but it’s also a full-service grocery store. It’s literally your one-stop shop for a Cajun meal. You can find them at 3002 Verot School Road in Lafayette.
Since there were so many comments, I decided to list the other establishments that people love.
Here are the honorable mentions:
- T-Boys Boudin and Cracklins in Mamou
- Charlie T’s Special Meats in Breaux Bridge
- Chops special meat
- Earl’s Cajun Market
- Cajun Way Restaurant at Crowley and Jennings
- Nonc Kev’s Special Meat in Rayne
- Billeaud’s Grocery Store
- Johnson’s Boucaniere
- B and S Grocery – Ville Platte
- Kartchner’s meat specialties
