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Johnson's Boucanière

Barbecue restaurant · Lafayette ·

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This family-run smokehouse carries a 1937 Eunice legacy into downtown Lafayette with boudin, tasso, brisket, and the beloved Parrain Special. Food Network named it Louisiana’s top barbecue; it remains a porch-swing slice of Cajun culture.

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Cajun smokehouse serving award-winning boudin, brisket & ribs

boudin

brisket

pulled pork

bbq

gumbo

mac and cheese

friendly staff

bread pudding

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1111 St John St, Lafayette, LA 70501 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

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Cozy

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Cajun smokehouse serving award-winning boudin, brisket & ribs

boudin

brisket

pulled pork

bbq

gumbo

mac and cheese

friendly staff

bread pudding

Featured in Eater

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

Featured in Food & Wine

1111 St John St, Lafayette, LA 70501 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Cozy

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Johnson's Boucanière by Denny Culbert

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