Cajun & Creole cuisine: the best places to taste it in Opelousas

8 restaurant menus in Opelousas, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Cajun Boudin Stop
98/100 (14 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
"The boudin is delicious and their daily home cooked meals are as well. It definetly was worth the money. My friend recommended the place to me...."
Brenda Lazard
"I highly recommend the cracklins- made fresh daily- perfectly fried crisp and tender then seasoned to perfection. The BEST 5$ Dollar heart attack in..."
Guy Gideon
"I came to this place under recommendation of a coworker. Their boudin is the best I've ever eaten. I wouldn't put my foot in my mouth and say it is..."
Leighton Arceneaux
"The lady working at the counter is super friendly and helpful. We got some boudin there, which is so delicious!!! We bought 2 bags of frozen boudin..."
Melissia M
"I love the food. My kids love the food. They give you so much. Service is wonderful. My aunt and uncle used to eat their every Sunday after church...."
Alicia Paige
"Best Boudain in the world! We stopped for directions, and ended up buying 10lbs of boudain! We eat it all the time in Folsom/ St. Amant. These people..."
Tontinette Puissegur Barletto
"The frozen boudin frozen for travel in 5 lb bags is the BEST I've ever..."
Scott Reid
Lavergne's Cajun Kitchen
Lavergne's Cajun Kitchen
96/100 (118 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Cajun & Creole
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I ate there today for the first time today , employees are very friendly and helpful. The place is very clean . it's a calm and relaxing environment..."
Robbin M. Ledoux
"We been coming since day one food always amazing my husband tried the Gator burger today and I had the fried chicken burger so good y’all have to..."
Latashia A Rubin
"Awesome place for a great meal! Fried pickles and fried shrimp salad was delicious! Loved..."
Karen Granger Wells
"Liver and onions were awesome yesterday. Meatball stew is the bomb and so is everything else I’ve eaten from here. Love love love..."
Rhonda Klein Tate
"Delicious food, Great service, I would recommend Lavergne's Cajun Kitchen to..."
Courtney Billeaudeau Lavergne
"Clean! Friendly! Very budget friendly! Feel-good, Mawmaw food..."
Missy Benoit
"The food was awesome as always an that pecan pie bread pudding is out this world delicious..."
Nicole Connolley
"Amazing plate lunches , the best ! From now on when I'm wanting a lunch this is where I will be..."
Judy Bernard
"Amazing food every time I visit this restaurant. The staff are super..."
Jonathan Stelly
"I won a free lunch today and it was the best I have in a while !!! It was..."
Rhona M Rodgers Castille
"This quaint little restaurant is a gem,the food is authinic cajun,the owners so nice and friendly, we always look forward to having lunch there when..."
Michael R. Shickel
"Amazing! Food and service beyond perfection! Can’t wait to try more..."
Lisa Castille Fontenot
"Great food and very friendly will definitely be going..."
Rachael Lynn Tresner
"The pork roast today was Delicious!!! And ooohhh that cake was divine!!! Thanks David and..."
Darlene Richard
"Shrimp poboys are the best around! Plate lunches are..."
Tresa McIntosh Pitre
"Great place very nice and cozy! You gotta try the Shrimp Boudin!! Can't wait to eat..."
D.j. Kimble
"I won a platte lunch it was excellent it was so delicious the people were friendly very clean i recommend them to everyone go try them i'm going back..."
Melissa Mayer Howington
"An awesome little restaurant in Lawtell, Louisiana with awesome staff and good food. It is a great place to get lunches you can dine in or order to..."
Ronald
"I simply love this place!!! The food is absolutely delicious! This is the best plate lunches I've eaten so far in St. Landry..."
Priscilla Dooley
"I ordered here for the first time today and omg they do not disappoint! Food was hot and fresh. And tasted even better then it looked!! Definitely..."
Haley Desormeaux
"The food was delicious,though the delivery driver had A bad experience. * Look,I don't know her,but she wasn't feeling well. It's not anyone's..."
Celeste Lee
"Nice place good ..."
Jason Lebas
"Service was excellent The food was beyond anything you can imagine The service was great the people were kind the pricing was right on time you got..."
Ruben Morin
"It was a wonderful place went through drive-through great taste in..."
latoya perkins
"Great food, fast..."
blakeeiu
Arpeggios Lounge & Event Center
Arpeggios Lounge & Event Center
94/100 (124 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Lunch
Breakfast
Cajun & Creole
Breakfast
Lunch
"Our office order lunch from here and I definitely recommend Arpeggios to everyone! Friendly staff and delicious food! We will be ordering from them..."
Kristin Bergeron Guillory
"Just visited this place tonight. Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, great food, and the music was fantastic!!! I will definitely put this place..."
Michelle M. Johnson
"Just had lunch here and it was amazing! I had the queso and pollo rigatoni! There homemade chips are crisp and cooked perfectly. The chicken was..."
Meghann Racca
"Love the atmosphere, staff and the food. Made three trips there this year so far. New Year's Eve Party, a private Birthday Party, and Lunch the day..."
Marilyn Boutte
"We had a great time. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere and, of course, the music was all top quality. We will be back again and..."
Felozia Johnson Hammond
"We had an amazing time tonight, enjoying Neo Soul Night with Ignatius Carmouche.. the food was amazing.... great atmosphere, great food and the host..."
Dona I. Robinson-Boyd
"Each Jazz Night I have attended has been fabulous! Their new featured appetizers and drinks show the creative genius of Chef Blackbeard and the..."
Amy Gaiennie
"I had no idea this place existed. Some friends invited us to go with them. It was awesome! Sadly we had to leave early because we live in Alexandria..."
Kayla Perry Johnson
"Truly enjoyed this lunch experience! From the atmosphere to the service and food....everything was exceptional. I started off with the Seafood Queso..."
Edna Richardson
"Loved this place. I had a great time with my husband. Enjoyed the music a lot. The environment Was awesome and very original. Cannot wait to go..."
Shelly Dore
"Best food in town. Hands down. Great service, great atmosphere, great vibe. This will quickly become a local..."
Stuart K. Amidon
"Great music, atmosphere and food. We will definitely be..."
Dana Phillips
"Perfect size venue loaded with charm and character for our Rehearsal Dinner. Very accommodating to work..."
Sarah Wagley Branton
"This venue provides a long over due entertainment experience. Live music coupled with good drinks and deliciously filling hors d'oeuvres are what..."
Latrice Jordan
"Great new restaurant in Opelousas, La., excellent food and..."
Chase Kim Daigle Shields
"Food was delicious � Service was quick. Great spot for..."
Melissa Frilot Gordon
Thib’s Boudin & Cracklin
91/100 (41 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
"Love it going back soon. Great place to stop by. For. County...."
Mark Deslatte
"enjoyed the food,but more importantly my wife enjoyed..."
Paul Jaubert
"The smoke turkey necks boudin & crackling off the..."
Rose Thibodeaux
"You're the best..."
Diana E M Tucker
"Boudain...da..."
Shequanna Thibodeaux Petitt
"Man!!! When you get out of church on Sunday and don't feel like cooking, THIBS has a bbq pork steak dinner that is AWESOME! My wife and son loves..."
Kevin D Harnsberry
"Super nice people. Boudin is better than Billy's. Plate lunches are like eating at my grandmother's!!! Can't beat..."
Don A
"Best home cooking if you ever want something good to eat and they have the best Boudin Balls in..."
Kenneth Bob
"Very nice staff, amazing on-site made foods, highly recommended! Always great to see prideful small..."
Keirnen Takizawa
"OMG. Real homemade boudin sooo..."
Scott Prentice
"Love to support local places n great..."
Rebecca Babino
"Food is great peoples that work there or the..."
Billy Mcdaniel
"Everyone was friendly and food was..."
Michael Human
Lee's Cajun Cuisine
Lee's Cajun Cuisine
88/100 (211 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Frank's Poboys
Frank's Poboys
83/100 (832 ratings)
Restaurants
Cajun & Creole
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Shrimp
Cajun & Creole
American
"I have eaten here numerous times and have never been disappointed. In my opinion it is the best place in town for a delicious poboy or anything on..."
Raul Flores
"I have yet to have a bad experience. The food is exceptional and the staff is very friendly. The TNT shrimp is a favorite of mine and bottomless..."
Lacie Olivier
"Great place, great food, great service. Unbelievably good Bloody Mary's. My first trip there since it's been under new management but certainly not..."
Chris Broussard
"Couldn't be more pleased with the quality and price of their poboys. Very filling. We ordered Shrimp poboys and they are one of the best in..."
Joni Thevenot
"Food was great, I had the traditional wings, Service was amazing!! It’s a must go to..."
Natalie Duhon
"Food is great and service is even better!! My new favorite place in Opelousas! I will personally recommend it to everyone! Nice and relaxing..."
Angie Leger
"Great place to eat and drink cold draft..."
Michelle Sanders
"I'm have been several times, and I have enjoyed myself every time. The staff is friendly, and the food has always been delicious. I recommend the..."
Sandra Castille
"An oasis of excellent craft beer in a desert of gas station brews known as..."
Scott Soileau
"Had Frank's special tonight and it was delicious. Went once and had a little mishap and the manager Amanda made amends for it right away. Very good..."
Tommie Hicks
"Great place to grab a quick bite or hangout with some..."
Jason Guidry
"The ice machine is ALWAYS on point!! Best & Coldest ice in..."
Matthew Chewie Calhoon
"First time here. OUTSTANDING service and food. This will definitely be our new regular place to grab some..."
Trace Veillon
"Great service and food .I tried and loved the half-and-half shrimp and oyster..."
Brad G
"Food was outstanding! Service was great! We had boiled crawfish, the mac n cheese bites, a Frank's Special and some homemade onion rings. All of it..."
Ben James
"Good food! Our table enjoyed the shrimp and grits, the oyster platter, the po boy sandwich with shrimp and oysters... They had a delicious seasoning..."
Collin Owens
"The fresh shrimp were fried to perfection.. best po'boy bread also great combination friendly staff. Fair..."
Terry Leblanc
"Me and my family come down to Opelousas every year for Mardi Gras. 3 years ago we arrived pretty late in town and this was one of the only places..."
Style Jas
"This is cute little restaurant near the historic part of town. The food is wonderful. I had the build your own nachos and it is definitely big enough..."
Kaleigh
"Got a delicious shrimp po-boy from here and it was delicious! Friendly service and great food! Can't go wrong..."
Capt Carlo
Soileau's Dinner Club
Soileau's Dinner Club
81/100 (541 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Steakhouse
American
Cajun & Creole
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
salad dressing
Salad
Shrimp Alfredo
Seafood Casserole
Crab
Club Salad
Oyster
Chicken Sandwich
Seafood Platters
Fried Fish and Shrimp Combo
Fried shrimp
Crawfish Bisque
Shrimp Poboy
Crawfish
Boiled Shrimp Salad
Catfish
Super Seafood Platter
Half Poboy with Gumbo Lunch
Etouffee
Steak Potatoes & Salad
Fish
Combination Fried Shrimp & Oysters
Onion rings
Shrimp
Combination Fried Shrimp & Fried Catfish
Stuffed peppers
Oreo
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Wine and Beer
Private Dining
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My Moms 100 year birthday celebration was there the staff was great the food was delicious, everyone in our party loved the food the atmosphere in..."
Tootie Fontenot
"The food was delicious and the service was great. The staff was very friendly and I will definitely good back for..."
Fedra Stevenson
"Good food and service. Decor is a of a “mom and pop” establishment, which only adds to its charm. We loved..."
Jan Sada Meyer
"Awesome food and awesome service; there is a reason why they've been in business for so long...."
Patrick Rivette
"The food is Superb! Best restaurant in town, hands..."
Christopher Samantha Guidroz
"Old school Cajun type restaurant. Frog legs, gumbo, fish & seafood. Pretty much all of your Cajun standards. Decent restaurant for all of your..."
JJ
"Stopped here for lunch on our way from Marksville to Lafayette and enjoyed it thoroughly. I ordered the Pecan Brochette - tender pieces of filet..."
The Discriminating Palate
"This place is old school. Pork chops are served on Tuesdays. One fried and one grilled, both very flavorful. The stuffed potato was a little dry, so..."
Ben Givens
"Go to Soileau's!. I loved this place. I brought my family here a few days ago and things were perfect! There was a huge table in the back room and..."
Foodguru14
"Magnificent. Based on a single lunch--- seafood gumbo ( remarkable) and possibly the finest "soup"item i have ever had in an american..."
Joel
"Old school.... This is a place that the locals have grown up going to. Let me say this, this place isn't here to wine & dine you with an "experience"..."
Tuts
"To Go. Ordered food for our office to go, must say, it was great! We ordered poboy's, salads and seafood combo's. The food was enjoyed by all...."
Michelle
"Plenty of food. It was so hot and fresh. They definitely fry with fresh grease. The salad was fresh too! Crisp lettuce and firm tomatoes. Will..."
Janece Francis
"Most of the food was good, it just took to long to get it. Of course they tell you that on the menu. One party had lobster, which was over cook and..."
Anita Bendy
"This place had *great food* and *excellent service* but on the flipside, the "Catfish Opelousas", in all it's glory, was underwhelming for the $24..."
Judah Maccabeus
"Good food, good service, and good environment. Well priced for the amount of food you receive. My only complaint is the amount of time it took to get..."
luke simpson
"Stopped by for lunch, very welcomed by the staff, food service was punctual and delicious. It seemed to be a favorite of the high ranking locals of..."
Lauren K. Jackson
"Went for lunch with coworkers. As always, delicious! Soileau's has never disappointed. Any time of day, staff is always friendly, food is always..."
Reggie Devaney
The Spotted Horse Tavern & Dining Parlor
The Spotted Horse Tavern & Dining Parlor
72/100 (229 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Cajun & Creole
American
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Seafood
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Seafood
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
Cajun & Creole
American
Seafood
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Mid-range
"Very well deserved 5 stars! From the moment we approached the entrance, until the time we left, we were very well taken care of! Upon entering the..."
Desiree Theriot
"1st time tonight I have eaten here. Was very delicious. Was impressed with the service also. The chef even came and introduced himself to us. Will..."
Jessica Cormier
"Atmosphere was great in the bar area. Drinks were good. Bartenders were very attentive. Food was..."
Jodi Loyd Dodwell
"It was a pleasurable experience and the atmosphere was great. The food was excellent. I had the grilled fish which was seasoned to perfection, corn..."
Sheryl L Richard
"This place never disappoints!! The crab cakes are..."
Iris Miller
"Amazing food and service Will definitely be..."
Amanda Talley
"First time there but won't be my last. The atmosphere was wonderful, the food DELICIOUS!!! I will go back!! Thanks for the wonderful..."
Cynthia Menard