Special O'Cajun Restaurant

$1 Taco just ok nothing special

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

1. THEYRE BLACK OWNED AND AFFORDABLE
2. Their tacos are 1.00 everyday... and the meat isn't old. The only downside is I prefer mozzarella cheese but that is a personal preference, the taco was still good.
3. I tried their Cajun eggroll and damn near ate my finger it was so fye 20 outta 10 no lie ima be back 2ma lol
YO IM MAD AINT NOBODY TOLD ME ABOUT THEM TIL NOW...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Street Tacos

My wife and I had high hopes for this place, hoping to pick up a nice lunch after visiting Garfield o Conservatory. Placed an order and app said order would be ready by 12:15. Showed up about 12:20 but order not done and kitchen staff looked to be disorganized. They were polite and helpful, however.

Order was finally ready about 12:30 p.m. and we went home to eat as there is no onsite seating. Her catfish was “better than okay” but too salty and she wondered why restaurant didn’t include some kind of dipping sauce—red or tartar—for her fish.

I had the jambalaya. It had a nice, piquant bite but was a bit of a salt bomb. Nothing to write home about.

We had high hopes of finding a West Side neighborhood dining gem, but were disappointed. I think the potential is there, but systems and food need some work.

And I got a text after 5 p.m. saying that my order was ready for pickup…. 😂🤷‍♂️

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 3

Grub was delish!
Dine-in experience is not the focus of the space, but the good food and nice staff speak for themselves.
Had the fried chicken + catfish taco and it was yum.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

My food order was very very very BAD. My total was almost $50, it was late and incorrect. Ordered macaroni and yams I got string beans, half of jerk chicken was small 3pieces leg, back. I really want my money back I can’t even eat this! I waited a long time for an incorrect, sloppy, meat very salty, sides very bland. Rib tips taste like salty hard chicken/ turkey tips. I’m am beyond upset… look at these tacos covered in something. Everything tastes old and warmed up. HORRIBLE threw the whole thing in the garbage

Recommended dishes: Rib Tip Dinner

1$ tacos ever Tuesday food is good and chicken is A1

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our group of four ate at Special O'Cajun unplanned, and WOW, we're so glad we stumbled in! We had the jerk chicken, jambalaya, fried catfish, rib tips, cornbread, mac & cheese, and collard greens - truly EVERYTHING was so good!

My personal favorite was the collard greens - OMG THE COLLARD GREENS WERE AMAZING - and we are picky with our collard greens. These were tender and so flavorful, and they had a gentle little kick to them, which made them even better.

The person who took our order was super nice, which made the experience even better. The music was great but a little loud for me (noise sensitivity/sensory overload), but I know some people don't mind that and/or like that kind of energy! Parking is easy and abundant since they are across the street from Garfield Park.

Truly a gem we are excited to tell our friends about. We can't wait to come back for more!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely delicious. The collard greens are among the best I’ve ever had. Fried catfish and the jambalaya were also delicious, and the kitchen gave us a taste of the rib tips which were absolutely amazing.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rib Tip Dinner

If you are looking for some soul food on the westside with plenty of parking great service check them out

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I had a previous review of me explaining why I don’t like this restaurant and the fall off of this restaurant and somehow it got removed. With that being said, eat here at your own risk.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Happy to have supported a small business. The food was fresh and hot however, the description of the dish and the model pictures do not look like the food I received. It was just okay but lacking the flavor and presentation I expected. And it was mostly white rice.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

This is my go to restaurant when I don’t feel like cooking. You can call in or order inside but remember this is not a fast food place. They make the food fresh. The staff and the owner Mr OCajun always makes me feel welcomed. I’ve tried the chicken, salmon dinner, rib tips, jambalaya , macaroni , sweet potatoes, string beans and the tacos. My favorite is the homemade caramel cake. It’s a must try and I really hope they succeed in the neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese, Rib Tips Dinner

Honestly, loved this place. The staff were polite, the food was delicious and the prices are very reasonable. Higher recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food at even better prices!

Food: 5

Service: 5