Eating in Louisiana is more than a pleasurable experience. It's a cultural and historical experience, too – whether you're having an oyster po-boy in New Orleans, pork boudin in Lafayette, a savory meat pie in Natchitoches or any of the state's other delicious, indigenous dishes. Louisiana's unique cuisine delivers flavors that arrived from around the globe and have been melding for centuries. Many visitors come to Louisiana just for the food, and they are never disappointed.