Boudreaux’s Boudin and Cajun Meats

Stopped by there today to grab some lunch and cracklins for my hubby. While the pulled pork was great, the cracklins, not so much. Must have been an off day for them. They were severely overcooked and not seasoned. However, my dogs didn’t mind one bit. But most of the time, it’s a great place to stop when you are craving cracklins or a specialty Cajun meat.

This place is great. They have a great staff and a great selection of Cajun meats and favorites. I highly recommend the stuffed boudin pork tenderloin, and filets. Really good quality meats and poultry. I’m not a fan of cracklins in general but my wife loves them and gets them here regularly. They also have something they call a goosey cake which is really awesome. It’s best described as a cheesecake brownie. Only down side is the price point. It’s the only Cajun meat market in the area so the price point is a little high but it saves me the trip to the city.

Husband loves this place. Seems to always be fresh. Have lunch specials. People seem nice and food has been good so far. Its completely take out, platters and etc. Not somewhere you go every day but for an occasional cajun craving.

One of the best meat markets for specialty meats I’ve tried. Their cracklin is amazing. The stuffed boneless chicken is SSSOOOO good. And the staff is very friendly and helpful! You can’t go wrong!

Best Cajun meat market in New Orleans metro area. It’s as good as and has as much variety as any meat market in south Louisiana. Definitely worth the stop right off I-​12 in mandeville.

Fresh cracklin is a hard commodity to find, even in the south. You do some searching and you’ll find a few places. We’ve done the driving and tried many and this place is so far, the best! Fresh, warm and seasoned to perfection. That goes double for the boudin balls. None of it is too spicy, but has enough to keep you wanting another bite. The guy at the counter was great. Friendly & fast service and he took a minute to explain a few products I was new to. We will be back everytime we come thru this way

If you’re looking for a shop that reminds you of the ones in Acadiana, look no further than Boudreaux’s.
I guess you could say that Cajun food and cooking are in my blood. As a child growing up in New Orleans I remember by grandfather from New Iberia coming to visit frequently. I have a lot of fond memories from his visits, but one of the things I remember is applicable to this review. Whenever he would arrive he would have several gifts for the family. I’m not talking about traditional gifts either. He would bring several packs of boudin and hogs head cheese from a local New Iberia shop. That must have had a lasting effect, because since then, I am on a never ending quest for good boudin and head cheese.
I was on such a quest just the other day when I noticed Boudreaux’s. The moment I walked in, I knew I was in the right place. There were coolers filled with stuffed chickens, roasts, pork loins, gumbo, étouffée and all other sorts of Cajun delights. In the fresh counter is where I focused my attention and will elaborate on a few items.
Boudin — fresh, homemade and with the perfect combination of meat and rice. It had a slight kick, but not to overwhelming.
Stuffed chicken thighs — stuffed with jalapeño cream cheese and wrapped in bacon. $ 375 for around 30 minutes covered and 20 uncovered. Oh my goodness gracious was this delicious. Even if you don’t normally like thighs, I strongly recommend this item.
Smoked boudin — I don’t remember smoked boudin when I was growing up, but what a great idea. Boudreaux’s version was perfect.
Smoked sausage with pepper jack cheese — whatever you do, but some of this sausage. The sausage is made and smoked in house and this is, without a doubt, the best smoked sausage I’ve ever had. I don’t know how it hod hold up in gumbo or some other dish, but it is amazing on its own.
The people working behind the counter were friendly and very helpful. If you’re like me and miss the Cajun butcher shops of Acadiana, I recommend you take a trip to Boudreaux’s.