Cajun food

We rounded up 8 of the best places to get boudin in Acadiana—plus why this spicy Cajun classic means more than just a good meal.

One Louisiana restaurant has just earned a coveted spot on USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2025.

Let's take a look at 8 Louisiana Cajun and Creole dishes that are so rare and uniquely Acadiana that we're the only ones who know what they are and how to cook them.

Rumor has it there's a South Louisiana restaurant that not only gets it right when it comes jambalaya, but some say it's the best you'll find in Louisiana.

62% of the people who enjoy spicy food, like real Cajun food, tend to think they are hot

In our cultural pursuit of all things fried, we in Louisiana have perfected the art of the cracklin. It is a cultural icon in the local food scene.

Uncover the secrets behind the lucrative softshell crab market in south Louisiana and the innovative methods used by crab shedders.

Here are a few of the specialty meat staples you are bound to encounter in a Louisiana kitchen:

Lafayette, Louisiana is a world renowned food town but that doesn't mean you have to spend a lot of money to enjoy something delicious.

How can we not be #1 at this?

There is one dish in particular that has made its rounds online that folks from Louisiana aren't too keen on.

The owners confirmed a second location is on the way and we got all the details