Ready to pinch the tails and suck the heads? Crawfish season in Acadiana is more than a meal—it’s a high-intent lifestyle.

To experience the most flavorful “mudbugs” in the world, skip the franchises and order boiled crawfish from these legendary locally-owned establishments.

Whether you want to buy a hot sack for a backyard party or book a table at a rustic seafood patio, these non-chain favorites use authentic Cajun seasonings and farm-fresh catches.

Place your order or check daily market prices at these 25 verified Acadiana gems today:

  1. The Cajun Table: 4510 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508

  2. Louisiana Crawfish Time: 2019 Verot School Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508

  3. Cajun Claws Seafood Boilers: 1928 Charity St, Abbeville, LA 70510

  4. The Crawfish Spot: 1899 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508

  5. Crawfish Time on Ridge: 421 Ridge Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506

  6. LT’s Boil House: 926 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508

  7. C’est Bon Crawfish: 3301 Chemin Metairie Pkwy, Youngsville, LA 70592

  8. Dwight’s Restaurant: 4800 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

  9. Crawfish Acadiana: 7400 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

  10. Crawfish Jake: 106 Roselawn Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503

  11. Edward’s Seafood Haus: 208 S Main St, Church Point, LA 70525

  12. Myran’s Maison de Manger: 1023 Main St, Arnaudville, LA 70512

  13. Buck’s Crawfish Co.: 2011 E Main St, Broussard, LA 70518

  14. Crawfish & Geaux: 516 S Lewis St, New Iberia, LA 70560

  15. Chez Francois Seafood: 139 Tissington St, Lafayette, LA 70501

  16. The Crawfish Pot: 817 Foreman Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506

  17. Lavergne’s Cajun Seafood: 1109 N University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506

  18. Gator Seafood: 2601 SE Evangeline Thwy, Lafayette, LA 70508

  19. Uncle T’s Oyster Bar: 1001 St Mary St, Scott, LA 70583

By choosing these independent Acadiana crawfish spots, you secure a high-quality, gourmet experience that supports the local Louisiana seafood industry.

Check for availability or stop by a drive-thru now to savor the spicy, hand-seasoned tradition of Cajun Country