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LaDeaux's Bayou Kitchen & Smokehouse

Updated 2026-08-26 · 5,770 reviewed · 176 listed · Scored from 24 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(24) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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LaDeaux's Bayou Kitchen & Smokehouse
Services
Traditional Smokehouse BBQ, Texas-Style BBQ, BBQ Food Truck / Stand
Reviews
24

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the Cajun cooking and smoked meats as standout and crave the signature dishes: gumbo, boudin egg rolls, and blackened seafood. The two-person team, Moose and Brandi, has built a loyal following through fresh ingredients, house-made sauces, and personal service that extends to major catering events. A solar-powered food trailer enables on-site cooking and quiet operation.

Quality and attention to detail define the operation across every scale, from weekend visits to hundred-person memorial services. Reviewers compare their gumbo and beignets favorably to Louisiana originals and note the mix of traditional and inventive menu items (blackened shrimp tacos, voodoo rolls, crawfish etouffee). One early challenge: locating the truck was difficult before they settled locations more predictably.

Praised for
  • authentic Cajun and Creole flavors
  • juicy, tender smoked meats
  • creative house specialties (gumbo, boudin egg rolls, beignets)
  • friendly owner-operators (Moose and Brandi)
  • professional catering execution
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Best for: Diners seeking authentic Cajun cooking and event organizers needing high-quality on-site catering.

Strengths

  • Authentic Cajun and Creole recipes with house-made sauces
  • Solar-powered food trailer enables on-site cooking
  • Owner-operators (Moose and Brandi) personally manage orders and catering
  • Signature dishes: gumbo, boudin egg rolls, blackened seafood

Worth knowing

  • Owner-operators are Moose and Brandi
  • Solar-powered food trailer (no generator noise)
  • House-made sauces
  • On-site cooking capability enables fresh food at events
  • Proved capable managing 100+ person catering with multiple serving cycles

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.56 average across the 102 bbq catering businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 22% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 76
Review volume 61
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Contact

Address
50 W Orange Ave, Eustis, FL 32726

Last verified 2026-08-26

From their website

Services listed
Cajun BBQSmoked meatsSeafoodCatering

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

Common questions

Can LaDeaux's cater large events?
Yes; they have catered 100+ person events on site using their food trailer, which has on-site cooking and runs on solar power for quiet operation.
Where is the food truck usually located?
The trailer is based in Eustis and serves the Tavares area. Reviewers suggest checking current location before visiting, as parking spots have changed in the past.
What are the signature dishes?
Gumbo, boudin egg rolls, blackened shrimp and crawfish etouffee, pulled pork, and beignets are frequently praised.

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Last updated 2026-08-26