Meat Markets in Lafayette

If there were a crown for Cajun boudin balls, Billy’s Boudin & Cracklins would be wearing it. Known for their rich, flavorful boudin balls and perfectly crisp cracklins, Billy’s has built a loyal following with multiple locations across Acadiana. Their meat market also carries fresh sausage and frozen products, all available to ship across the U.S. in dry ice-packed containers to ensure freshness.

What started as a lounge in Milton evolved into NuNu’s Fresh Market, a beloved local grocery known for its seasoned meats and flavorful boudin. Family-owned since the 1970s, NuNu’s has grown to serve the communities of Youngsville and Maurice. In addition to fresh grocery items, they ship their famous Cajun seasonings and non-perishables nationally—including to Canada!

Hebert’s Specialty Meats is the home of the original deboned stuffed chicken and holiday favorite, the turducken. Since 1984, Hebert’s has specialized in marinated meats and classic Cajun dishes like shrimp étouffée, crawfish pies, turduckens, and boudin. All products are vacuum-sealed and shipped in insulated coolers across the continental U.S., offering a true taste of Acadiana wherever you are.

With roots dating back to 1889, Billeaud’s Grocery is now in its fourth generation of family ownership. Billeaud’s has been serving up staples like gumbo, cracklins, stuffed chickens, fresh sausage and boudin. They accept online orders and ship on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Founded by the granddaughter of the first grocer to commercially sell boudin in Louisiana, Johnson’s Boucanière is a downtown Lafayette favorite. Using family recipes dating back to 1937, they serve up smoked meats, smoked boudin, and house BBQ plates. If you want to catch a real conversation in Cajun-French, have a seat on their lively wraparound porch for a few minutes, you are bound to hear some.

Since 1955, Teet’s Food Store has been a local landmark in Ville Platte. Founded by Lawrence “Teet” Deville and his wife Ruby, the business began as a small grocery and meat market where Mr. Teet perfected his signature smoked sausage, tasso, and ponce recipes, many that are still used today. Now run by his son Chris and grandson Luke, Teet’s offers a full menu of smoked meats including pork ribs, slab bacon, turkey necks, andouille, and ham hocks. Special requests like smoked rabbits or hens are welcome, and nationwide shipping is available with a $30 minimum.

Established in 1962, Poche’s has become synonymous with Cajun comfort food. A local favorite for plate lunches, Poche’s daily menu includes hearty classics like smothered rabbit, pork backbone stew, and crawfish étouffée. Their market also stocks smoked meats and specialty items made from generations-old recipes. Operated by the Poche family, they proudly ship their signature products throughout the U.S.

For six years running, T-Boy’s has claimed first-place honors for their award-winning boudin. What began in 1995 as a small slaughterhouse has expanded into a full-service meat market with specialty sausages, smoked meats, and cracklins. T-Boy’s online ordering makes it easy to bring a little piece of Big Mamou to your kitchen, complete with Cajun seasoning and soul.