Posted in Louisiana February 05, 2023 by

The Most Delicious Louisiana Road Trip Takes You To 5 Hole-In-The-Wall BBQ Restaurants

BBQ gets a summertime reputation, but we all know good Louisiana BBQ like baby back ribs is meant to be enjoyed year-round. Although Louisiana may not be known for BBQ, that doesn’t stop these talented pitmasters from serving some of the best BBQ in Louisiana. Gas up the car, because this road trip will take you to some of the best hole-in-the-wall BBQ joints in Louisiana.

To keep the road trip at a reasonable length, we've limited the area to the Greater Baton Rouge and surrounding areas.
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But we are well aware there are delicious BBQ joints peppered all around the state, so stay tuned for a part two where we include even more amazing BBQ.
1. Couyon’s BBQ
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Our first stop takes us to Couyon's, a favorite over in Port Allen that's been serving delicious BBQ since 2009. This is where Cajun flavors combine with Southern Texas BBQ for a flavor profile that'll make your taste buds explode!
470 N Alexander Ave, Port Allen, LA 70767, USA
2. East Gate Barbecue
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Next up, we head south down to Morgan City, where East Gate Barbecue resides. All of their BBQ is cooked on either a wood-burning grill or a smoke tower, giving off those beautiful smoke rings to the meat. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu here, but the ribs are a fan favorite for sure.

Get a closer look at how East Gate Bar B Que does their thing:

7516 LA-182, Morgan City, LA 70380, USA
3. Buy U BBQ
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By this point in the trip, you may need to fill up, and luckily at Buy U BBQ, you can fill up your tank and your tummy. Located within a gas station, don't let the exterior fool you, some of the best BBQ in Houma is hiding within these walls.
420 Bayou Gardens Blvd, Houma, LA 70364, USA
4. Bar-B-Que Station #2
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There are actually three Bar-B-Que Stations, #1 is in Independence, #2 is in Hammond, and #3 recently opened in Covington. The Hammond location is the easiest one to visit on this road trip, but no matter which one you go to, you’ll be treated to some finger-licking-good BBQ.
1000 N Oak St b 3, Hammond, LA 70401, USA
5. Waynes Barbecue
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Our final stop on this delicious road trip takes us to Livingston, home to Wayne’s Barbecue. BBQ is only as good as the sides you pair it with, and at Wayne's, the sides were every bit as good as the main event. Visitors were sure to come hungry, because the portions were very generous! (Editor's Note: Unfortunately, Wayne's Barbecue is no longer in business.)
29285 S Frost Rd, Livingston, LA 70754, USA

Did your favorite hole-in-the-wall BBQ joint make the list? Let us know in the comments! If you can’t get enough of this mouthwatering food, here are several more places with the best BBQ in Louisiana.

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What are the oldest restaurants in Louisiana?

The oldest restaurants in Louisiana are:

  • Antoine’s.  Located in the French Quarter in New Orleans, this place has been around for over 180 years and is where foods like Oysters Rockefeller were invented.
  • Herby-K’s. This unassuming local spot has been open since 1936 and has looked much the same for decades. It is popular locally for frog legs and oysters.
  • Frank’s. This rustic Baton Rouge restaurant has been serving yummy Louisiana iconic dishes like crawfish etouffee, shrimp and grits, and biscuits for three generations.

 

What restaurants have the best gumbo in Louisiana?

The restaurants with the best gumbo in Louisiana include:

  • Coop’s Place. This laid-back New Orleans restaurant has some of the best gumbo in the city and it won’t break the bank.
  • Hambone. Located in Mandeville next to Lake Pontchartrain, this place makes gumbo that tastes like it’s homemade.
  • Spahr’s Seafood. While this is a chain restaurant, the gumbo is still a local go-to all over the state.
  • Fremin’s. This Thibodaux restaurant serves an inventive gumbo with duck and andouille sausage that is loaded with flavor.

Find out more about these and a few more restaurants with the best gumbo in Louisiana. 

What are the most iconic foods in Louisiana?

The most iconic foods in Louisiana include:

  • Red Beans and Rice. This Louisiana Creole iconic food is traditionally eaten on Mondays with andouille sausage, kidney beans, pork bones, and spices.
  • Beignets. These French-inspired deep-fried fritters can be found all over New Orleans and are a favorite snack for locals.
  • Boudin Sausage. There are varied versions of this sausage, but it is usually made with pork, liver, rice, and spices.
  • Shrimp and Grits. No Louisiana brunch would be complete without shrimp and grits. It’s found in just about every breakfast place in the state.
  • Jambalaya. The most iconic Louisiana dish is jambalaya and it’s a part of every potluck in the state.

Discover several more of the most iconic foods in Louisiana.