Louisiana knows how to do BBQ right, and the state is packed with smokehouses that have turned one special tradition into a statewide legend.
From deep-fried boudin balls to Saturday-only sellouts, these spots have mastered their craft and built loyal followings that stretch across parish lines.
Whether you crave perfectly smoked brisket, legendary sauces passed down for generations, or live blues with your ribs, these BBQ joints have earned their fame one delicious tradition at a time.
1. Johnson’s Boucanière – Lafayette, Louisiana
Walking into Johnson’s Boucanière feels like stepping back to a simpler time when recipes were sacred family treasures and shortcuts didn’t exist in the vocabulary…