Louisiana Restaurant Lands on USA Today’s Best of 2025

Louisiana is known globally for our delicious and unique Cajun and Creole food.

While we might usually think of areas like South Louisiana, Acadiana, and New Orleans of having the best food you'll find in Louisiana, great food is being served up all over Louisiana.

Case in point, one Pineville, Louisiana restaurant has just earned a coveted spot on USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2025.

USA TODAY Restaurants of the Year 2025

Just a few days ago, USA Today released their list of "Restaurants of the Year 2025".

When it comes to the incredible restaurants and food throughout Louisiana, trying to pick a "Restaurant of the Year" seems like an almost impossible task.

So, just how does USA Today come up with their list?

From usatoday.com -

"Hundreds of journalists across the country contributed. This is not your usual best-of list, where food writers fly in for a whirlwind weekend of eating and drinking, often relying on the institutional knowledge of the locals who know the scene best.

This list, instead, comes from our own locals. Food writers who know their beats best. They live there. They work there. They eat there. That's what makes our list stand out."

After all of the intel was gathered, what Louisiana restaurant stood out enough to beat out all other restaurants in the Pelican State for 2025?

Quebedeaux's Cajun Cafe In Pineville, Louisiana

Representing Louisiana on USA Today's "Restaurants of the Year 2025" is Quebedeaux's Cajun Cafe in Pineville, Louisiana!

From usatoday.com -

"Quebedeaux restaurant review: Our local food writer recommends the fun Cajun decor and signature dishes such as the Voodoo Mambo — tasso, andouille sausage, shrimp and green onion cream on fresh pasta."

Quebedeaux's Cajun Cafe, located at 3800 Monroe Highway in Pineville, Louisiana, is lead by Executive Chef and owner John Valenzuela.

From quebedeauxscajuncafe.com -

"Our customers can expect enjoying Creole Cajun French Style creations by Executive Chef, Owner John Valenzuela.

All made from the finest ingredients. Our menu features Pastas, Seafood & Steak selections along with many traditional Creole Cajun staples!"

Taking a look at the menu, you'll find all of the gumbo, seafood, steak, etouffee, scampi, boudin, burgers, bisque, maque choux, and more when you sit down to eat at Quebedeaux's Cajun Cafe.

And, it looks really good!

Have you ever been to Quebedeaux's in Pineville?

If not, looks like it's time for a road trip to see what all of the fuss is about!

You can learn more about Quebedeaux's Cajun Cafe on their Facebook page or website quebedeauxscajuncafe.com.