There’s something magical about a restaurant that doesn’t need to shout about its greatness – a place where the parking lot tells the story before you even walk through the door.
Cou-yon’s Cajun Bar-B-Q in Port Allen is exactly that kind of place, where pickup trucks with license plates from parishes near and far gather in quiet testimony to food worth traveling for.
The modest building with its bright red roof might not catch your eye if you’re speeding along the highway, but locals know better – this unassuming spot has become a culinary landmark that draws devoted fans from across Louisiana.
When Baton Rouge residents willingly brave the bridge traffic just for lunch, you know something extraordinary is happening in that kitchen…