Best BBQ Joint in Acadiana

[Rougarou]

Anybody try East Gate BBQ?

They have brisket egg rolls on Monday which are really good.

I tried them when they first opened and was disappointed.

[jumboragncajun]

My vote would go to the smoked country style pork ribs at Johnson's. I also like it when the pork steaks at Dwight's are so big that it hangs over the side of the plate.

[CrazyCajun]

For central Texas Q, Blanchard's for sure. With more of a Cajun flair, it is Johnson's. I also like Dax on Sundays from time to time.

Most of the posters are right though, Lafayette is not the place for "traditional" BBQ for the most part. Cajuns are not into the whole "low and slow" thing.

It’s not that Cajuns aren’t into it low and slow, they do it themselves. We aren’t real big into buying other people’s bbq. To me bbq’n is more of something to do than something to eat

[Esqueleto]

Lil Daddy's BBQ on the Thruway. Fo sho. Will not be disappointed. On Sundays at Reggie's soul food is also a great spot for BBQ. Bring an empty stomach or an extra person, cause they LOAD you up

[CharlieK]

It’s not that Cajuns aren’t into it low and slow, they do it themselves. We aren’t real big into buying other people’s bbq. To me bbq’n is more of something to do than something to eat

Bingo. I'll put my brisket, ribs, pork roast, etc up against them boys from central texas any day.

[Cajunrunner]

I’ve heard good things about Blanchard’s. Need to try them.

I’ve been to Johnson’s a few times, but I’ve gotten sucked into that grilled cheese stuffed with boudin and pulled pork each time.

[Esqueleto]

I’ve heard good things about Blanchard’s. Need to try them.

I’ve been to Johnson’s a few times, but I’ve gotten sucked into that grilled cheese stuffed with boudin and pulled pork each time.

Blanchard's is just OK. They are WAY too proud of their BBQ. Very expensive. Gimme lil Daddy's all day

[fanof71]

I've never understood the big deal over NC BBQ...these people will f-up a good pork shoulder like no one's business...its garbage

[Cajunrunner]

Putting this on the smoker at about 4am tomorrow.

[cajun_lannister]

It's not that Cajuns aren't into it low and slow, they do it themselves. We aren't real big into buying other people's bbq. To me bbq'n is more of something to do than something to eat

You never had blacks in Lockheart... there is no amount of practice can get you to their level

[facelessjonmoon]

I've never understood the big deal over NC BBQ...these people will f-up a good pork shoulder like no one's business...its garbage

I felt the same way about Memphis style bbq that I’ve gotten from various places in Memphis. It is just OK

I’d take BRQ or Central City BBQ over that any day

[CajunAmos]

You never had blacks in Lockheart... there is no amount of practice can get to their level

I'd love to try Franklin's but at my age I don't know if I'd want to stand in line for 4 hours to get lunch.