When it comes to locally-owned mom and pop restaurants in Louisiana, Acadiana has the market cornered.

That's not even an opinion, it's just an absolute fact.

If it wasn't then why would 5 locally owned and operated Acadiana restaurants appear on the "Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Louisiana"?

Taking up 50% of the list is pretty darn strong.

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From bestthingsla.com -

"New restaurants are great, but there's something special about a place that's been seasoned with time and experience.

The mom and pop restaurants of Louisiana will give you that nostalgic feeling.

From po'boys to pork chops, enjoy delicious grub at the best mom and pop restaurants in Louisiana."

Outside of Acadiana, these are the other restaurants that made the list of "Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Louisiana" -

Lil G's Kajun Restaurant, Belle Chasse

Eddie's Seafood & Soulfood Restaurant, Shreveport

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The other five restaurants on the list are all places you and your taste buds are certainly familiar with.

The 5 Acadiana businesses that made the list of "Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in Louisiana" are, in no particular order -

To be honest, I'm glad bestthingsla.com did this list because, with all of the amazing local mom and pop restaurants in Acadiana, there's no conceivable way we could have chosen five.