Acadiana is home for me.

I love it.

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The food, hospitality, culture, and sports make it one of my favorite places on planet earth.

Did I mention the food? Yeah? Well, let me mention it again.

Don's Seafood restaurant features a wide menu of Cajun cuisine, opening its doors at its first location back in 1934 by founder Don Landry.

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If you live in south Louisiana, there's a good chance you've dined at a Don's Seafood location before.

One of the most popular items at Don's is gumbo, whether it be seafood or chicken and sausage.

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On the menu, you'll notice these two types of gumbo, along with a crawfish bisque.

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What you won't see listed is my favorite secret off-menu item in the world.

Did you know there's another gumbo you can order at Don's Seafood in Lafayette that isn't even on the menu?

It's the all-crab gumbo, and it's amazing.

It's one of my favorite meals in Lafayette.

The delicious all-crab gumbo isn't the only secret off-menu item at Don's.

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The secret off-menu items at Don's Seafood in Lafayette include (but are not always limited to) -

1. The all-crab Gumbo (my personal favorite)

2. Bacon-wrapped shrimp and oysters (order this one early, as it takes a little extra time to prepare)

3. The Crab Claw Dinner

4. Seafood Fried Rice

I haven't tried all the secret items yet, but I plan on it.

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