Here’s the Mouthwatering Boudin Trail in Louisiana That You Didn’t Know You Needed

Boudin is a regional specialty that we are blessed to call our own. While it's not hard to find boudin in Louisiana, the best place to grab a link or two 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. These long-standing joints have a reputation for serving up some of the best boudin in Louisiana, but we'll ultimately leave it up to you to decide which one you like the most.

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.

1. Billy’s Boudin & Cracklins

For some of the best boudin in Louisiana, a road trip to Billy’s is a must. Their famous boudin balls are legendary and make for the perfect road trip snack. Billy’s has multiple locations, so you can find them at:

• 1815 St Mary St, Scott, LA 70583
• 106 W Pont Des Mouton Rd, Lafayette, LA 70507
• 6487 Interstate 49 South Service Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570
• 24467 US-190, Krotz Springs, LA 70750

2. Poche’s Market

Poche’s has been serving up authentic Cajun cuisine since 1962, and it’s worth your while to pay them a visit. In addition to having some of the best boudin in Louisiana, Poche's is also known for its fried chicken, and boy is it finger-licking good! 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. Visit Poche's website for online order details. You can visit them here:

• 3015 Main Hwy A, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

3. The Boudin Shop & Country Store

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. Visit them here:

• 2942-F Grand Point Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

4. Don’s Specialty Meats

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 this list. Don’s has multiple shops, so you're never too far away from some great homemade boudin. You can visit them here:

• 730 1-10 S Frontage Rd, Scott, LA 70583
• 4120 NE Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70520

5. Johnson’s Boucaniere

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 Johnson's 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. Try it yourself here:

• 1111 St John St, Lafayette, LA 70501

6. Best Stop Supermarket

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. Visit them here:

• 615 LA-93, Scott, LA 70583

7. Hebert’s Boudin & Cracklins

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. You can visit any of their five restaurants here:

• 2926 Grand Point Hwy, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
• 13864 US-165, Kinder, LA 70648
• 1023 Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX 77079
• 1822 N Lake Arthur Ave, Jennings, LA 70546
• 4932 I-49 Frontage Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570