Best Louisiana Cajun food I-20

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  1. againstthewind

    againstthewind Road Train Member

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    lookn for the best gumbo/ jambalaya along I-20 thru la/ms with truck parking easy on/off access, a good shack or even a food truck. no fancy upscale,
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Been a while but maybe the Waverly Truck Stop at exit 157? And it seems like there is another possible place within a few exits of this one, south side of interstate that I've never been in.

    There's really not too many Cajun places along I-20
     
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    think i started a thread about this a few yrs ago now that i think of it,without much luck lol
     
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    HopeOverMope Road Train Member

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    Exit 124 on the east side of Monroe has Mel’s kitchen at the truck stop. They claim to be a Cajun kitchen, never ate there though
     
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    Dons Specialty Meats
    Scott, LA
    IH10 Frontage Road

    See website.

    Use sat pic to understand where to park.

    Ice chest and two fresh rolls paper towels.
     
  7. Just passing by

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    He wants I20.
     
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  8. againstthewind

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    may go back that way, looks good
     
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    On I10 there's Frog City in Rayne, exit 87. Ant The In-Laws in Iowa, next to Pilot, exit 43. Both accessible to 18-wheelers.
     
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  10. Grumppy

    Grumppy Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I live in West Monroe, La & though I have not been to Mel's place at the 124, I dont think he has gumbo/ jambalaya. Mel started a fried chicken place back in the late 70's or early 80's & always had the best. He has now expanded his menu a bit to some basic Cajun style meals but its mainly chicken, pork chops etc. I dont think its what you're looking for, but he does have very good food. Its some of the best around, so I other than gumbo/ jambalaya, I'd suggest stopping by. I think you'll enjoy it. It is at a truck stop, so your good there.

    Otherwise, I cant think of any place nearby on I-20 easy on/off with truck parking that has what you're looking for. There are places around but you aint gonn get to them in a big truck. Sorry I cant be of more help. Good luck.
     
  11. againstthewind

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    i would eat at subway but they are hard to find lol
     
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