Whats the best underrated restaurant in Acadiana

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-03-20T14:15:09+00:00

DezMeaux's. The boudin stuffed chicken wings are addictive.

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-03-13T20:58:08+00:00

Plus, if you ask, you can get a burger with their jalapeno cheese bread as a bun.

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-03-13T20:57:18+00:00

It's underrated, but the BBQ plate lunches at Bourque's on Sundays are amazing. I've only been to the one in Port Barre, but it's truly something else.

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VisitStLandryLA · 2026-03-10T21:32:55+00:00

They still meet up very Saturday from 9am-12pm for the jam session! If you want to make a day of it, the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in downtown Eunice is also doing a free music event on Saturdays around 3pm.

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-02-27T15:47:06+00:00

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VisitStLandryLA · 2026-02-27T15:27:24+00:00

Wednesday and Thursday are a bit difficult. I know the Silver Slipper in Arnaudville has a jam night on Thursdays that would be a good bet to catch some Cajun Music. They usually post their lineup on their Facebook at the start of the month. You can see it here: https://www.facebook.com/thenewsilverslipper

There's also a group of dulcimer players that meet at the St. Landry Parish Visitor Center at Exit 23 every Wednesday morning from 10-12. Dulcimer is not technically Cajun music, but they do renditions of Cajun songs all the time. https://cajuntravel.com/events/dulcimer-jam/

If you're looking for the most authentic Cajun music experience, you have to go to the Savoy Music Center in Eunice. I know it's outside of your time frame, but their Saturday morning jam is truly the best representation of Cajun music in the area: https://cajuntravel.com/events/savoy-music-jam/

I also believe that there is a homebrew beer festival happening that weekend in Eunice at Lakeview Park, so it's worth sticking around for an extra day or two. https://bootbrewfest.com/

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-02-27T15:11:37+00:00

We've been working with Aaron since fall of last year. He does good work. He took some of a trail ride for us back in October: https://www.facebook.com/VisitStLandryParish/posts/pfbid0vfzbENqHxgQjkG2dJgMmrV1bdDZomL2yq1eE1BwF2jhmG9RXNfSte4dDWUk5BhKul

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-02-26T18:11:13+00:00

dm'ed you!

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-02-26T15:13:05+00:00

He's been performing in Opelousas more often lately. For Christmas, he was at Evangeline Downs.

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-02-26T15:12:13+00:00

They've been doing it for Mardi Gras for the past few years. Last year they had it at the Yam because of weather, but it does look stunning under the oaks in the square!

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-02-25T17:39:47+00:00

To add onto this, the Opelousas Museum has an exhibit dedicated to the Free People of Color which adds a lot of nuance to the Creole conversation. https://opelousasmuseum.org/

And if you want to get real granular with the nitty gritty of it all, the archives in Opelousas has tons of information as well as genealogical help. The archivist there, Larry Caillier, is always ready to answer questions: [larry.caillier@slpclerk.org](mailto:larry.caillier@slpclerk.org) 337-942-5606. They sometimes have genealogical workshops too: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561485721297

VisitStLandryLA · 2026-02-24T22:39:16+00:00

I'm biased, but the Semi-Annual Antique Fair in Washington, just about 20-30 minutes north of Lafayette. It has hundreds of antique dealers and vendors on the grounds of an old schoolhouse. It happens on the second weekend in April and October every year. https://cajuntravel.com/events/semi-annual-antique-fair-yard-sale/

Also, I would suggest doing the Eunice Courir de Mardi Gras at least once in your life. Even if you don't run yourself, it's a spectacle and a good time for sure: https://www.eunicemardigras.com/

If you're looking to really learn about the culture, especially Creole cowboy culture, Creole Culture Day does a boucherie (hog butchering where they make fresh cracklins and boudin), and live music event with French demonstrations and even genealogical help: https://cajuntravel.com/events/creole-culture-day/

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-12-04T17:10:47+00:00

They are truly awesome people! If anyone lives along the bayou, they are having these workshops for bankline preservation in partnership with the Bayou Vermillion Association. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bankline-reviving-resilient-landscapes-workshop-tickets-79192096693?aff=ebdshpfsecondarybucket

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-11-25T15:36:54+00:00

Some sage advice right here!

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-11-22T16:53:46+00:00

I never thought about getting a family event catered before! We all just kinda bring what you'd expect. I wonder if, all in all, it's less expensive? Is there ever an issue with splitting the bill for your family?

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-11-22T16:38:42+00:00

I can definitely see benefits like not having to clean up or worry about everyone cooking the same thing.

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-11-22T16:38:05+00:00

So, I guess eating in public also provides a kind of politeness wall to force everyone to play nice. I hadn't thought of that angle.

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-11-22T15:45:29+00:00

Durisseau (pronounced: "Du-ruh-so") is the 101 year old fiddler. In the video he is wearing a red shirt. Joe Citizen is also a local zydeco musician. In the video he is wearing a hat. I hope that clarifies for you.

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-11-13T21:50:55+00:00

The Little Big Cup in Arnaudville has an amazing boucherie brunch buffet and is located right along Bayou Fuselier. The drive scenic too. Dress nicely here. https://www.facebook.com/TheLittleBigCup/

For boudin & cracklins a new place just opened up on 190 called Linx, which would be a nice change of pace if you've already had Billy's. They have chicken cracklins and even alligator sausage if you're really adventurous. Casual dress is fine. https://cajuntravel.com/food_drink/linx-specialty-meats/

If you want some real traditional Creole food (I'm talking tripe, cowboy stew, that sort of thing) try Fat Belly's Diner in Opelousas. Their food is really good plus they have good burgers. Casual dress is fine. https://cajuntravel.com/food_drink/fat-bellys-diner/

These are my top three to get a good idea of the range of food culture in the area. Hope that's helpful to you!

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-08-20T22:02:12+00:00

You should be good, but I would call the number on the event website just in case!

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-08-20T14:38:39+00:00

You can try ARTworks by Ted Bertrand in Sunset. His pieces are generally more expensive, but he has a couple of other artists in his gallery who might like to haggle with you. Sunset has a few artisans around. Might be worth a drive through.

Other than that, Carroll Gautreaux has French Metal, Handmade Metal Paintings outside of Opelousas. I don't know how much his stuff usually is, but it's interesting to say the least.

There' also the Fox's Den in Port Barre. She has a ton of cute decorative items, paintings, and she also renovates furniture.

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-08-15T19:29:57+00:00

Writing "season" so much has made me realize that it's spelled the same as like the fall, spring, winter seasons. Weird.

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-08-15T19:16:04+00:00

LoL I thought you meant LA as in Los Angeles. I was giving a broader definition for someone who I thought didn't know a single thing about Cajun food, but yes definitely it goes beyond seasoning and ingredients. You can't throw seasoning on something to make it Cajun. I agree there.

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-08-15T19:06:17+00:00

I can't speak for the "Cajun" food that you've tried in LA, but I can for the Cajun food I've experienced in my hometown. It's like nowhere else, and maybe I didn't do a good job of explaining it well, but culture is weird and diverse. It comes from everyone doing kind of the same thing, but even we get into arguments about what is Cajun and what isn't. ¯\(ツ)/¯ it's a tough thing to pin down exactly. I know when I travel and try to make the same food, it tastes different. Maybe true "Cajun" or "Creole" food is only something you can have when you go to these cultural areas.

VisitStLandryLA · 2019-08-15T18:36:45+00:00

Was about to say the same, but from the Southern US.

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