Opelousas area eats

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I'm going to be in Opelousas, La. for two days. I've got a rental car and free time. I'm looking for either restaurants or just food tourism ideas.

E.

[Graham Laborde]

Try Catahoula's in Grand Coteau, LA. It's a great little place. They just opened a restaurant in Lafayette but it isn't all that great. Another more traditionally cajun place would be Prejean's in Carencro. You can find it on I 49. In Lafayette there are a few places that are good to try. Blue dog cafe, Don's Seafood, (old school cajun), Tsunami, decent sushi, However, if you don't mind a 45 minute drive, head to Richard's in Abbeville and grab yourself 10lbs of crawfish while they are still in season. Dwight's is another good place but as with all crawfish joints you have to show up early before they run out. Some even take reservations due to the seasonal nature of mudbugs. Just ask someone where they are big. (they'll know what you mean) Also try the Best Stop in Cankton, LA for the best boudin and cracklins in the state.

Enjoy your trip,

Graham