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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1111 St John St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA Get directions

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