Shreveport Food: Unique Eateries & Why People Travel for Taste

Shreveport's food scene stands out as one of America's most unique. While we boast plenty of local options in Shreveport-Bossier, many residents are eager to travel for delicious eats. Interestingly, folks from other areas are just as willing to make the drive to Shreveport for specific dishes and restaurants.

A new survey has us convinced that traveling for food isn't just something we like to do in the south. A Survey of 2,000 U.S. adults confirms that we are obsessed with food, and we will go on a drive to satisfy our cravings. The study says that 22% of Americans have crossed state lines to obtain a certain dish or snack. If you think that is crazy, just know that 10% have gone to another country to get that magical dish. The survey was conducted by Talker Research for HI-CHEW.

Several foodies have noticed Shreveport for the legendary eateries like the historic Orlandeaux's Cafe (the oldest black-owned restaurant), the award-winning El Cabo Verde (best Mexican in Louisiana), and USA Today's top pick for 2024 (Fat Calf). Country Roads Magazine just made a trip to Shreveport to taste their way through the city, and we love that this author chose to explore the city's lesser-known culinary treasures. Are several foodies seeing Shreveport as a food lover's destination?

This brings up the question: which spots near Shreveport are worth the drive? Several Shreveport residents make the 45-minute drive to Jefferson, Texas, to get some barbecue from Joseph's Riverport BBQ, Some claim that the 3-hour drive to Little Big Cup in south Louisiana is worth it.

What restaurant is worth the drive from Shreveport? Let us know in the comments below.