Boudin is a regional specialty that we are blessed to call our own. The best place to grab some tasty boudin is in the heart of Cajun Country, where this unique sausage was pretty much invented. Because no two boudins are the same, we’ve created this mouthwatering boudin trail so you can snack your way through Acadiana, tasting all the different options along the way.
Google Maps We begin and end in Opelousas, and the entire drive will take you just shy of two hours to hit all the restaurants. Of course, you’ll want to plan for more time so you can stop and browse all these markets and eateries. You can find an interactive map with driving directions here.
- Billy’s Boudin & Cracklins
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Allison K./Trip Advisor For some of the best boudin you’ve ever tasted, a road trip to Billy’s is a must. Their famous boudin balls are legendary and make for a perfect road trip snack. Billy’s has multiple locations; we’re starting with the one at 904 Short Vine St., Opelousas, LA 70570, but you can also find them at 523 Apollo Rd., Scott, LA 70583 and at Billy’s Mini Mart, located at 24467 US-190, Krotz Springs, LA 70750.
- Poche’s Market
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IreneB./Trip Advisor Poche’s has been serving up authentic Cajun cuisine since 1962, and it’s worth your while to pay them a visit. If you can’t make it to the market itself, they will also ship orders to you, so you can snack on their house-made boudin no matter where you live. (Click here for online order details) Address: 3015 Main Hwy. #A, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
- The Boudin Shop & Country Store
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Andi D./Trip Advisor For mouthwateringly good Cajun and Creole cuisine, you have to swing by The Boudin Shop & Country Store. While you’re there, pick up some local spices and sauces and, of course, a few links of their famous boudin to throw in the freezer when you get home. Address: 2942 Grand Point Hwy. #F, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
- Don’s Specialty Meats
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Don’s Specialty Meats/Facebook Don’s has had the reputation for serving some of the best boudin since they opened in 1993, so there’s no way we’d leave it off of this list. Don’s has shops in both Carencro and Scott (we’re featuring the Carencro location at 4120 NE Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520 on this trip), so you’re never too far away from some great homemade boudin. The Scott location can be found at 730 S Frontage Rd., Scott, LA 70583.
- Johnson’s Boucaniere
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DonaldRedman/Trip Advisor This Lafayette staple is a reincarnation of Johnson’s Grocery, which opened all the way back in 1937. It’s still family owned and operated, and its smoked meats, BBQ, and boudin have developed quite a loyal following over the years. The boudin recipe is over 50 years old, and you’ll fall in love at first bite. Address: 1111 Saint John St., Lafayette, LA 70501
- Best Stop Supermarket
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Best Stop Supermarket/Facebook Scott is known as the “Boudin Capital of the World,” so there are multiple restaurants here that serve up this regional delicacy. One of the top spots, Best Stop Supermarket, has been around since 1986 and their award-winning boudin will make your taste buds explode. Address: 615 Hwy. 93 N, Scott, LA 70583
- Hebert’s Boudin & Cracklins
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Heberts/Facebook Hebert’s opened in 2000 and quickly developed quite a following. Over the years, they expanded to five locations across Louisiana, but the Opelousas location is where the mouthwatering magic began. Address: 7683 Hwy. 31, Opelousas, LA 70570
Where’s your favorite place to grab some boudin? Let us know in the comments below!
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We begin and end in Opelousas, and the entire drive will take you just shy of two hours to hit all the restaurants. Of course, you’ll want to plan for more time so you can stop and browse all these markets and eateries. You can find an interactive map with driving directions here.
Sanders822016/Trip Advisor
Allison K./Trip Advisor
For some of the best boudin you’ve ever tasted, a road trip to Billy’s is a must. Their famous boudin balls are legendary and make for a perfect road trip snack. Billy’s has multiple locations; we’re starting with the one at 904 Short Vine St., Opelousas, LA 70570, but you can also find them at 523 Apollo Rd., Scott, LA 70583 and at Billy’s Mini Mart, located at 24467 US-190, Krotz Springs, LA 70750.
ChazK63/Trip Advisor
IreneB./Trip Advisor
Poche’s has been serving up authentic Cajun cuisine since 1962, and it’s worth your while to pay them a visit. If you can’t make it to the market itself, they will also ship orders to you, so you can snack on their house-made boudin no matter where you live. (Click here for online order details) Address: 3015 Main Hwy. #A, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Roy B./Trip Advisor
Andi D./Trip Advisor
For mouthwateringly good Cajun and Creole cuisine, you have to swing by The Boudin Shop & Country Store. While you’re there, pick up some local spices and sauces and, of course, a few links of their famous boudin to throw in the freezer when you get home. Address: 2942 Grand Point Hwy. #F, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Don’s Specialty Meats/Facebook
Don’s has had the reputation for serving some of the best boudin since they opened in 1993, so there’s no way we’d leave it off of this list. Don’s has shops in both Carencro and Scott (we’re featuring the Carencro location at 4120 NE Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520 on this trip), so you’re never too far away from some great homemade boudin. The Scott location can be found at 730 S Frontage Rd., Scott, LA 70583.
jscottmac/Trip Advisor
DonaldRedman/Trip Advisor
This Lafayette staple is a reincarnation of Johnson’s Grocery, which opened all the way back in 1937. It’s still family owned and operated, and its smoked meats, BBQ, and boudin have developed quite a loyal following over the years. The boudin recipe is over 50 years old, and you’ll fall in love at first bite. Address: 1111 Saint John St., Lafayette, LA 70501
Best Stop Supermarket/Facebook
Scott is known as the “Boudin Capital of the World,” so there are multiple restaurants here that serve up this regional delicacy. One of the top spots, Best Stop Supermarket, has been around since 1986 and their award-winning boudin will make your taste buds explode. Address: 615 Hwy. 93 N, Scott, LA 70583
Heberts/Facebook
Hebert’s opened in 2000 and quickly developed quite a following. Over the years, they expanded to five locations across Louisiana, but the Opelousas location is where the mouthwatering magic began. Address: 7683 Hwy. 31, Opelousas, LA 70570
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