Nowhere else in the world will you experience the bold Texas-Louisiana combo of “Cajun cowboy” cuisine like you will in Shreveport-Bossier City. You’ll find shrimp po’boys and seafood galore alongside hearty helpings of barbecue in this northwest Louisiana town. It’s a foodie’s dream come true!
Texas-style BBQ can be traced to the early days when Europeans settled in the area. By the early 20th Century, Texas had its own distinctive style of barbecue, which spread to Louisiana.
You’ll find that beloved barbecue tradition alive and well at Shreveport restaurants like Real BBQ and More, Silver Star Smokehouse and Bodacious BBQ, with each putting their own spin on local favorites.
At Shreveport’s Real BBQ and More, chef and owner Harvey Clay has been perfecting his menu since he was a homesick, out-of-state university student in 1968. The restaurant’s sausage recipe originated in Halifax, Texas, an area known for its Czech and German ancestry, and its barbecue sauce has a devoted fan base.
Silver Star Smokehouse, located in Bossier City, is famous for their ribs. But the hickory smoke brisket on the menu is also a must. Each barbecue platter includes two sides. The au…
