Kartchner’s Grocery and Specialty Meats

We were told the flavor of their meat was great. They have a huge variety of meat, condiments, soups, and drinks, all made by locals.
I brought a cooler and bought many goodies. I can't wait to try them all.
Friendly staff. Affordable prices.

Almost anything you need to cook authentic local dishes are here, and the best Louisiana has to offer. We also purchased some of the best chicken skins you'll ever eat! The folks who were working today (3/20/24) were very welcoming, and attentive to our questions and purchases.

From out of state…Came to Krotz Springs solely for the smoked boudin. We wanted to compare a few of the local boudin stores. The Smoked Boudin here was good. Very Smokey and spicy. More mushy than others and the casing was more tough. I still enjoyed it but I got the impression that it wasn’t as fresh as others. It was unevenly balanced in temperature. Parts were piping hot… parts cool. The flavor is better than others tho. Overall… delicious and very friendly staff!

Yessssss!!! We were headed to the other boudin place and decided to stop here instead. Best decision EVER!! That boudin, chicken cracklin and hog cracklin is some of the best i've ever had! And the customer service was awesome!!! There was a man inside selling seasoning and it is also amazing! Get ya some! (Old cypress cajun seasoning)

I stopped by there today on my way back home to Houston, first time visiting there. I messed up and only bought 2 of their pepper jack boudin balls. Four words only for them boys, OH MY GOD; WOW!!!!
YOU HAVE TO STOP THERE AND GET SOME!!!
But you better get more than I did, will be making a 3 hr drive back there real soon to get more, this time a dozen of them.
Just fried up some the alligator filets I got there to, waiting to cook up the frog legs and crawfish & rice stuffed chicken I got there to. 💪💪💪

Best place to get meat. They have a great variety and everything is delicious. We get the soups also which are easy to heat and taste wonderful. We live in Alabama and still make the trip there every couple months to stock up on things. The people that work there are friendly and helpful. Once you try it you'll be hooked too.

Great place to get great frozen dishes of homemade (frozen but fully cooked) &/or pre-prepared (uncooked but seasoned to perfection and ready for you to cook yourself) south louisiana comfort food (real "cajun food" at its best!). They also have some ready to eat treats too, like cracklin and smoked sausage; both of which I highly, highly recommend!!
We have a few delis (for lack of a better word) like this in the region, but this one is one of the best.
I was going to visit a friend that moved to Mississippi some years ago. He asked to stop there to pick up some of his favorites (like seafood gumbo, crawfish pie, and pork stuff bell peppers to name a few).
I had not been there before, but i tell u what; I will be going back there, for sure!

Outstanding, boudan links,and turkey wings,flavor is just right, I'm a trucker, and when i have the time, I pull over, put my hazards lights on, and go get my food....well worth it and not to bad on the price...

Luv that BOUDIN! Luv the cracklins! Luv the duck sausage! Bigger counter area with more hot food Choices.....the jalapeno and cream cheese boudin balls are awesome!
The new deep fried wraps are also good.

Love this place! Convenient stopping point between Alexandria & Baton Rouge. Cracklins & boudin balls deliver! The crawfish dressing stuffed porkchop and the stuffed potato make a quick and easy filling dinner.

There Cracklins are by far the best !! I travel often all through Louisiana and stop at different places trying there Cracklins and most places there good than the next time not so good. Of all the places, This place is Great Everytime!! Hands down

The best boudin, chicken cracklings and green onion sausage around. I stop every time I go through Krotz Springs.

Cajun Slim Jim and a full selection of smoked sausage. But it does not stop there.... chicken every kind of way, pork roast to die for. They love meat and you will not find a better way selection. Your problem will be how much can I get and then when can I come back to try what I left behind. You have to see it to believe what this little store front has to offer. 10 times the space in the back where the magic takes place. Do not hesitate, go now.

Authentic South Louisiana food, the guys love it! Boudin Cracklin Cajun meats and grocery beer and ice.

It's amazing how much awesome they have in this little store. The Boudin balls, jalapeno cream cheese boudin wraps, cracklins, and boudin are always amazing. Not once have I purchased any of those items and they were anything but delicious. They also have specialty meat items like stuffed quail, stuffed rabbit, stuffed pork chops, stuffed jalapenos, and the list goes on and on.

Y’all. Truly some of the best boudin in the state. Perfectly spicy, seasoned so well, and good texture - and a snap on that first bite! So good. But the jalapeño cheese balls and rib bites are to die for toooo. Don’t choose! Get it all!

Some of the best tasting cracklins' I've ever eaten'. Not as good as Grandmas, but pretty darn good.

Never bought any of the packages meats here, but I've got friends who tell me it's all really good. I stop here every other week or so, though, just to get the rib bites, beef jerky, cracklins, or boudin. Staff's nice every time and the hot food is good. Stop and get something if you're passing through!

Man, I practically lost my mind in this place! I bought some of the duck sausage and the smoked pork wild wings. I also picked up some of the Hogs Head Cheese.
There was so much to choose. Of course, I'll be back.
Kartchner's, Y'all got it going on!
Thanks for stopping, KC!😁

Best boudin period.
I always stop in and pack some away to bring back to Grapevine TX.
Straight off the grill.