Louisiana’s 5 Most Beloved BBQ Restaurants

LOUISIANA (KMDL-FM) - When it comes to great BBQ across the U.S., Texas, Kansas City, Tennessee, and North Carolina are probably the first places that come to mind. However, Louisiana has slowly but surely been climbing the ranks over the past few decades when it comes to states with great BBQ.

Obviously, Louisiana is known world-wide for our incredible Cajun and Creole cuisine, but you can find some hauntingly delicious BBQ across The Pelican State.

Let's a take a look at 5 that have the made the list of Louisiana's most beloved BBQ restaurants from across the state.

Louisiana's Best BBQ Restaurants

While it may not have always been the case, these days you'll find a great BBQ restaurant in almost every Parish in Louisiana.

From everafterinthewoods.com -

"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."

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Everafterinthewoods.com has put together a list of 10 beloved Louisiana BBQ restaurants, so let's take look at a few that made their list.

1. Johnson’s Boucanière – Lafayette, Louisiana

Located at 1111 E Vermilion St, Johnson’s Boucanière has been a Lafayette institution for nearly 100 years. Operating on the saying of "If ain't broke don't fix it", Johnson's has been BBQing delicious meats with their own special sauce that hasn't changed since day one.

2. Slap Ya Mama’s BBQ Shack – Hammond, Louisiana

Clearly with a name like Slap Ya Mama's BBQ Shack, you're not going to find any bland, boring BBQ here. Located at 2013 W Thomas St in Hammond,

Known for serving up mouth-watering pulled pork, ribs, brisket and more cooked with the secret family BBQ sauce recipe, there are so many yummy reasons this Louisiana BBQ restaurant is one of Louisiana's favorites.

3. Sweet Daddy’s Smoked Meats – New Roads, Louisiana

Have you ever been to Sweet Daddy’s Smoked Meats in New Roads? By the looks of it, it's worth a road trip if you're looking for delicious, fall off the bone BBQ.

But, there's catch.

Sweet Daddy's BBQ is so good they're only open one day a week, and they sell out quick.

Located at 1820 False River Dr, New Roads, Sweet Daddy's is only open on Saturday's and lines form early...but it's worth it. Sweet Daddy's is only open one day a week because they want to focus on the quality of their BBQ over quantity.

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4. Poche’s Market, Restaurant & Smokehouse - Breaux Bridge, Louisiana

Oh, the mighty Poche's! Founded in 1962, you'll find perfectly smoked pulled pork, chicken, pork and beef roasts, pork steak, sausages, and a whole lot more.

From everafterinthewoods.com -

"The roasted suckling pig arrives tender and juicy with crisped skin, paired with sides like dirty rice and smothered greens.

Nothing here chases trends. Poche’s sticks to the old ways because they work."

5. The Joint – New Orleans, Louisiana

Located at 701 Mazant St in New Orleans, The Joint is famous for their smoked BBQ. They take it slow and low smoking their meats, and the result is BBQ that quite literally melts in your mouth.

The Joint routinely sells out, so get there early.

See the full list over at everafterinthewoods.com.