If you find yourself driving through Acadia Parish, you have to stop in Crowley. Known as the “Rice Capital of America,” Crowley and rice have a long history together and it’s celebrated every year with the annual International Rice Festival. But there’s one other local landmark that put Crowley on the map, and that’s the Rice Palace. Let’s take a closer look.

You’ll find the Rice Palace conveniently located just off of I-10 in Crowley, Louisiana. It’s your one-stop shop for all your needs. You can fuel up your car, your stomach, and (hopefully) your wallet.

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The restaurant has a cozy, casual vibe that’s great for families. Since it opened in 1994, it’s been quite the neighborhood hot spot.

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During peak hours, expect this place to fill up quickly. That’s always a good sign that the food here is delicious.

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The Cajun-style family restaurant is open 24 hours a day, so you can count on an incredible home-cooked meal no matter what time of day it is.

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Breakfast is served until 11 a.m., and you can expect to find everything from biscuits and gravy to cajun omelets on the menu.

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For lunch and dinner, you can feast on traditional sandwiches like Reubens and turkey melts or splurge with hearty pasta dishes or maybe even a nice top-quality ribeye.

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And the casino is a great place to pass the time and test your luck. The Las Vegas-style video poker casino features 50 video poker machines and they’re always hosting cash giveaway contests, so swing by and maybe you’ll win big!

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For more information, be sure to visit their website and follow them on Facebook.

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Address: 2015 Rice Capital Parkway, Crowley, LA, 70526

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