Tailgating Madness: Grab and Go Game Day Grub

by Katelynn Mouton

While cooking the perfect tailgate meal is a treasured pasttime, a grab-n-go option can be just as big of a hit. Bringing food from these six local eateries will help you be a fan favorite at the next pre-game celebration: 

Cooler’s Icehouse 

This daily hot spot for sandwiches is also hitting the stats chart with a robust catering menu. Wings, boudin egg rolls, wraps and more are all options in a variety of sizes. Don’t forget the special sauces, chips and drinks for the side! 

Learn more at coolersbarandgrill.com.   

Cousin’s Lebanese Cuisine 

Showing up with trays of fresh fried shrimp, bacon wrapped dates, boudin and sausage is a sure way to move up to the starting line-up. While you are ordering, do not forget to request the hummus and pita bread and an order of Baklava for a little something sweet to wash it all down. 

Visit cousins-lebanese.com for more information. 

Darrell’s Famous Poboys 

Grab a tray featuring the famous Darrell’s Special with jalapeno mayonnaise and add on BBQ, Surf ‘n Turf and more po’boys to round out your tray.  Make sure to avoid the sack by grabbing a stack of napkins to soak up all the extra sauce as you sink your teeth into Darrell’s famous buttery French bread.  

Call 337-474-3651 for hours, specials and more.  

Hebert’s Specialty Meats of Lake Charles 

Build your own Cajun charcuterie board with a selection of down-home favorites from Hebert’s. Score with an order of boudin, boudin balls, sausage and cracklins. Complete your board with crackers, local pepper jelly and your favorite dipping sauces.  

Visit hebertsoflakecharles.com to see a full menu. 

Leonard’s Food Quarters 

If your party is looking for something that will stick to your ribs during colder tailgate events, Leonard’s has options that are sure to be worth the extra point on the touchdown. Beyond sandwich and boudin trays, Leonard’s offers up gallons of their famous red beans and rice, gumbo and etoufee. Small or large pans of rice dressing, potato salad, green beans and rice will help you round out this meal.  

Check out all the options at leonardsfoodquarters.com. 

In-Law’s Cajun Specialties 

Order up a platter of boudin, boudin and sausage boudin balls, and boudin egg rolls, or a sampler platter for your next tailgate. These platters come with pepper jelly. Looking for a side of green beans and corn or a tray of rice dressing or jambalaya? In-Law’s has you covered on that, too, and they will even deliver to your end zone for a fee.  

Check out inlawscajun.com for details.