12 Restaurants In Louisiana That Are Hard To Get In…But Totally Worth It
There are a lot of restaurants in Louisiana—but there are even more people looking for a delicious meal! When a place really stands out, you can tell because there’s a line out the door. Here are the most difficult places to grab a meal when you want one—but they are so worth the wait!

If you find it hard to believe that people will wait over an hour for shaved ice and syrup, well then you’ve never been to Hansen’s. (And I feel bad for you.)

A local fast food fried chicken spot that keeps people coming back again and again--even though the lines can be loooong!
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This Baton Rouge classic offers delicious seafood dishes perfect for a special meal---and a lot of people in Baton Rouge agree!
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The fried chicken at Willie Mae’s keeps customers coming back to wait in long lines again and again.

Delicious plates of seafood—but get ready to wait when it’s Crawfish season!

This classic Lafayette spot offers all the best po-boys with high quality seafood and meats.

Parkway began with a reputation for great roast beef po-boys and has now become the go-to spot for delicious po-boys. The lines can be quite long—but the sweet potato fries can’t be missed!

This popular grill has the gamut of favorite southern and classic American treats—just get ready to wait a bit!
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For over two decades, Dwight’s of Lafayette has been serving high quality Cajun favorites in a family friendly atmosphere.

Since 1936, this hole in the wall has served the people of Shreveport with their delicious takes on Southern favorites.

One of the most iconic restaurants in New Orleans, Galatoire’s patrons have been known to hire people to stand in line for the Bourbon St. restaurant on the busiest days.

This steak joint offers delicious meals for people in Monroe, LA.
Do you have any secrets for getting into these places? What’s the longest you will wait for a meal? Let us know in the comments below!
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