10 Louisiana Foods Make Southern Living’s ‘Food Hall of Fame’ 2026
LOUISIANA - Louisiana is iconic for our food. Over the decades, Louisiana's cuisine has been influenced by several cultures like French, African, Native American, Spanish, German and Caribbean, all coming together to become some of the most delicious and unique foods in the world.
In Louisiana, we don't just create incredible dishes, we create our own proprietary brands and grow our own crops used in our amazing cooking.
Southern Living has just released their "Southern Food Hall Of Fame" highlighting 50 Southern-born foods and drinks, and Louisiana has shown up big time.
In fact, out of the 50 foods and drinks that made their list, Louisiana has taken a whopping 10 spots on the list.
Louisiana Foods On Southern Hall Of Fame List
We all know how diverse Louisiana, and our food is no exception. On the Southern Hall of Fame list, you'll everything from rice and beans to mayonnaise, hot sauce, sweet tea and potato chips and more, all born right here in the Pelican State.
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So, what made the list? Let's dive in...
About Southern Living's Food Hall of Fame list -
From the jars, bottles, boxes, and bags that fill our fridges and pantries to the frosty contents of our coolers, each item is chosen with intention. Even road trip stops at gas stations turn into snack time free-for-alls, where everyone—regardless of age—rushes the aisles like they’re on an episode of Supermarket Sweep, fueling up for the remainder of the journey.
1. Camellia Brand Beans - New Orleans, Louisiana
No. 1 overall out of 50.
The New Orleans-based company started all the way back in 1923, when Lucius Hamilton Hayward began selling dried beans in the French Market.
For generations of Louisiana families, Camellia has been an absolute staple in the pantry. The brand is especially closely associated with red beans and rice, one of Louisiana's most famous dishes.
2. Cajun Country Rice - Crowley, Louisiana
Acadiana shows up big time with Cajun Country Rice taking the number 4 spot overall on the list of 50.
Cajun Country Rice from Crowley, is right in the heart of Louisiana rice country. The company goes back to 1942, when Evelyn and Edward Falcon began buying rough rice and eventually started the Cajun Country brand.
Southern Living specifically points out that the rice is perfect for Louisiana favorites like jambalaya and gumbo.
3. Blue Plate Mayonnaise - New Orleans, Louisiana
No. 5 overall out of 50.
Blue Plate is another New Orleans-born staple that has become practically synonymous with Southern cooking.
Whether it's going on a tomato sandwich, into deviled eggs, potato salad, or mixed into a Louisiana recipe, this is one of those pantry staples many Louisiana families don't think twice about buying.
4. Luzianne Tea - New Orleans, Louisiana
No. 9 overall out 50.
Luzianne originated in New Orleans and became particularly known for their tea blends designed specifically for iced tea. Southern Living describes it as a strong and bold but stays clear when poured over ice.
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5. Steen's Cane Syrup - Abbeville, Louisiana
Acadiana shows up again!
No. 23 overall out of 50.
Steen's Cane Syrup has been made in Abbeville since 1910. The way the company started is a pretty interesting story. Founder Charley Steen's sugarcane crop was damaged by an unexpected freeze, so he found a way to save it by turning the sugarcane into syrup.
6. Crystal Hot Sauce - New Orleans, Louisiana
No. 31 overall out of 50.
Louisiana managed to get multiple hot sauces into the Hall of Fame, starting with Crystal.
The New Orleans-born hot sauce is known for its peppery but balanced flavor. Southern Living says Crystal Hot Sauce is great for raw oysters and gumbo.
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7. Louisiana Hot Sauce - New Iberia, Louisiana
Yep, Acadiana shows up once again.
No. 32 overall out of 50.
Louisiana Hot Sauce dates back to 1928 in New Iberia. Southern Living describes it as "bright and vinegary, making it a natural companion for fried foods".
And yes, having two different Louisiana hot sauces sitting back-to-back on the list is pretty darn impressive, but we're not even done yet.
8. Tabasco Sauce - Avery Island, Louisiana
No. 33 overall out 50.
That's right, Louisiana hot sauces take back-to-back-to-back spots on the Food Hall of Fame!
Tabasco Sauce was created by Edmund McIlhenny on Avery Island in 1868. Southern Living says that McIlhenny grew Capsicum frutescens peppers and turned them into the sauce that eventually became a worldwide Louisiana icon.
9. Rouses Markets: Mauthe's Creole Cream Cheese - Houma, Louisiana
No. 34 overall out of 50.
This is perhaps the most interesting entry because Southern Living isn't simply recognizing a national packaged-food brand.
It's recognizing Rouses Markets' sale of Mauthe's Creole Cream Cheese.
10. Zapp's Potato Chips - Gramercy, Louisiana
No. 44 overall out 50.
And naturally, Louisiana's snack-food game gets some love.
Zapp's Potato Chips, based in Gramercy, landed at No. 44.
Zapp's got its start in 1985, when Ron Zappe began frying potato chips at a former Chevrolet dealership. Today, flavors like Voodoo and Cajun Dill Gator-Tators have become famous far beyond Louisiana.
Want to check out the entire list of 50? Head over to southernliving.com.
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