When you’re in the mood for a hearty po’boy, there’s one particular restaurant that stands out from the rest: Darrell’s. This family owned and operated eatery in Lake Charles has been serving some of the best po’boys in Louisiana for over 30 years, and it’s worth your while to make your way here to feast on some truly delicious po’boys.

If you find yourself in the Lake Charles area, you have to swing by Darrell’s. This unassuming little eatery offers some of the best po’boys in Louisiana, and they’re well worth a road trip.
Google Reviews / Chris Seams
When Susie and Darrell DeRouen opened the restaurant in 1985, they had no idea that it would become a timeless treasure beloved by locals.
Google Reviews / Danny White
The no-frills restaurant has a comfortable and casual atmosphere that will make you feel like you’re being welcomed by an old friend.
Crandall12/Trip Advisor

Related Stories

Everyone In Louisiana Should Check Out These 8 Tourist Attractions, According To Locals

Everyone In Louisiana Should Check Out These 8 Tourist Attractions, According To Locals

 With Its Own Pizza Window, This Incredible Restaurant In Louisiana Is Perfect For Families

With Its Own Pizza Window, This Incredible Restaurant In Louisiana Is Perfect For Families

 Escape To The Countryside When You Stay At This Rural Airbnb In Louisiana

Escape To The Countryside When You Stay At This Rural Airbnb In Louisiana
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu… but you really should pick a po’boy. There’s a good reason why they’ve become so popular!
TallyHoHoHo/Trip Advisor
Be sure to bring your appetite, because these po'boys are overflowing with toppings.
Diem R./Foursquare
The homemade BBQ sauce, gravy, and the ever-popular jalapeño mayo take these Louisiana classics to the next level.
Darrell’s/Facebook
You’re going to need a stack of napkins to get through one of these messy morsels, but as we all know, the more napkins you go through, the better the po’boy!
Caffeine G./Foursquare
Darrell’s has two locations; one at 19 West College St., Lake Charles, LA 70605 and the other at 1002 N. Lake Arthur Ave., Jennings, LA 70546. The Lake Charles location is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10p.m. and on Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m.. to 11 p.m.

For more information, visit the Darrell's website here.

Have you ever been to Darrell’s? Let us know what your favorite po’boy is in the comments below!

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Related Articles