A New ‘Best Burger’ in Louisiana Has Been Crowned

LOUISIANA - We've said before, and we'll say it again...when it comes to food in Louisiana, it can be almost impossible to pick "The Best" of anything. Partly because, Louisiana knows how to cook, and partly because there are so many restaurants and gas stations throughout The Pelican State serving up mind-blowing food there's no way we can try them all.

Sure, Louisiana is know around the world for unique and delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine, but we also cook up some show-stopping hamburgers that are so good the taste lingers and haunts you for days after you eat one.

From Lafayette to Shreveport, Lake Charles to New Orleans, New Iberia to Alexandria and all points in-between, you'll find places that are truly serving the best hamburgers you've had in your life.

READ MORE: Top BBQ Spot in Louisiana Makes Best in America List

The gang over at onlyinyourstate.com has recently released their list of "The 50 Best Burgers Around The U.S.", carefully choosing one "Best Burger" from each State, and the one they crowned for Louisiana is honestly from a place I've never heard of, but I'm thinking I need to definitely need to try one to see what all the fuss is about.

READ MORE: This Louisiana Buffet Is Being Called the Best in the State

Best Burger In Louisiana 2026

From smash burgers, burgers with chili on top, burgers with fried eggs, bison burgers, and much more, their list pretty much covers all of the bases of just about any hamburger you can possibly think of.

So, what is the best hamburger in Louisiana according to onlyinyourstate.com?

Well, you won't find it in Acadiana. You'll have take a 2 hour drive North to get one, but if it lives up to the hype it should be a delicious road trip worth taking.

Fatboy & Skinny’s Named 'Best Burger In Louisiana

Ever heard of Fatboy & Skinny’s in Leesville, Louisiana? Me neither, but I think I'm willing to make the trip and get acquainted with them.

From onlyinyourstate.com -

The menu features a variety of burgers, including the Fat Boy, a classic olive burger with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and cheese; the Bacon Mac N’ Cheeseburger, topped with homemade macaroni and cheese; and the Sweet Jalapeño Bacon Burger, combining sweet jalapeño sauce with crispy bacon.

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Fatboy & Skinny's is located at 303 S 5th St, Leesville, Louisiana.

Read more about Louisiana's new "Best Burger" over at onlyinyourstate.com.