Cajun Restaurants near Carencro, LA

“Hands down, this cafe' is one of the best. Amazing customer service, with flavorful food. This place is a must visit, on an empty stomach. Ms. Veronica is Awesome!!!“

“Ok I need to wright a review with 200 words so I chose this place thing is tho I’ve never been here don’t even live here but the places name is cool “swankys Downtown” W name very cool I don’t even know what the got here but it’s probably good. Anyway ima tell a story about my pain when trying to play ping pong, ok so me and my dad where at the worlds second largest Marriott very cool place 10/10 but I wanted to play sum ping pong so I went down to the pool but there where people playing so me and my dad went up to our room. The next day we went to go get breakfast and when we came back, the same two people where playing ping pong now thing is they aren’t GOOD they aways miss the ball like how can that be fun. The NEXT DAY THEY WHERE STILL PLAYING PING PONG I hope this was long enough.“

“During our dinner today we had a medical emergency and the staff acted very quickly. This was a scary moment for us as my aunt needed immediate medical care and the staff did not hesitate to help. They went above and beyond by packing up our food while we worked with EMS and continuously checked in making sure we were okay.
This could have come off as an inconvenience or a problem but instead the staff stood up and helped out.
Our family will forever be thankful for the kindness and compassion offered by the staff.
Not the mention the food was amazing and the server was quick and attentive!“

“We stopped in on our was from Texas to Alabama. The store was great! Clean, well organized, items not found just anywhere.

I stopped specifically for the pork cracklins. While the flavor was good, not overly spiced, they were fried extra hard, to the point I thought they would break my teeth.

I'm definitely going to give them another chance, hoping this was an unusual occurrence. I also want to try the chicken cracklins.“

“The server Sarah was excellent and attentive. All food was excellent especially the red beans and rice!!!“

“We had a very good lunch there today. The chopped beef and the Melt were delicious. And the hand cut fries were great, some with parm and some without. I look forward to going there again and trying the burger and other sides!“

“Great food every time I have been. Always fast out and fresh.“

“The best food and hands down the BEST customer service!! The nicest and sweetest people ever!! We will definitely be going back soon! Thank you bon temp grill for a great and welcoming experience!“

“Hamburger steaks are great and so is the boiled crawfish !“

“If you are looking to crawfish this is THE place! They serve 4 lb piles of these tasty crustaceans covered with an amazing seasoning. This style is added after the boil, unlike New Orleans where the spices are put into the boil. Roll up your sleeves and dig in. The teen girls at the counter were super sweet and helpful. It's just terrific!“

“Awesome Crackling....can't hardly wait for my next trip down to get some“

“I been using Dwight’s for years on the catering side. My party guest are always pleased, just as much as I am.“

“My brothers and I recently had the stuffed seafood daily special. The food and experience were much more than we expected. I had phone-ordered three lunches to-go but, changed our minds after walking into the restaurant. We decided to stay and eat in the great atmosphere. We're looking forward to our next trip there for more food and atmosphere.“

“I went today to meet clients the staff made me feel like family and the food was amazing. Already planning a Monday for the smothered rabbit. Menu was so good, i wanted everything, so I will plan on trying something no less than once a month!!“

“This food is amazing! Hands down a chef who tops his food with love!“

“Had the stuffed bread, seafood eggrolls, fried pork chop and a cheeseburger that taste like no other I've ever had. Friendly people, professional atmosphere!“

“Tried this place for the first time last night & they were DELICIOUS and big!!! Definitely will be back!!“

“My teen boys went in tonight to eat. They brought home burgers for my husband & I. Even the food sitting and taken to go was DELISH! 10/10 recommend!“

“I stopped in and tried out the boudin! It was Phenomenal!!! Can't wait to dig into our plate lunches! Customer service was really good also!“

“We went on Valentine’s Day without reservations. Toby was so awesome making sure everyone was taken care of. We were seated with 15 min. Kyra was Our Waitress and was absolutely Amazing! The food was 10/10 and the Staff and Service was Incredible! Can’t Wait to go Back!“

“Huge shoutout to Olde Tyme for making a poboy platter for me in record time! I placed the order and had it at the venue within 30mins😳 I’ve been a fan of theirs since I was a kid but this was amazing service. Y’all helped me out big time! Thanks!! AND the food is super good☺️“

“good food, great service.“

“This place is by far my favorite for Crawfish, and drinks, the atmosphere is superb.“

“Excellent service and perfect Biscuit.“

“Good service, fast (on a Saturday at dinner time), and delicious crawfish/ seafood! Will definitely be coming back!!“

“Tried them yesterday for the first time. The food was great. Employees were very friendly. We will be back!!“

“Finally decided to try Julian's Poboys...one word, amazing! I had the shrimp poboy and it was delicious. The bread was the best and the shrimp were fresh and fried to perfection. We also tried the Wild Turkey poboy, also delicious. Don't forget the onion strings. The best poboys we've had in Lafayette to date. The staff were great also.“

“Best kept secret for local boudin“

“Beyond delicious!
Seasoned just right!
Superb ambience!
Service with a smile!
Thank you Ms Vernell for this awesome culinary experience!
I shall return!

Vegetarian options: Greens
Beans
Etc“

“Best Bar-B-que plate lunches in the Lafayette Area“

“Great hospitality, her food is delicious, and she delivers! Glenda goes way beyond to satisfy her customers.“

“Yall go order some stuffed boudin chicken breast! Ordering pork chops next!!!“

“Southwest salad with shrimp was amazing!“

“I live in Oklahoma , but our youngest daughter and her family live in Carencro. She LOVES eating Coffee Depot & she just celebrated her birthday 11/15 So we gave her a gift card from Coffee Depot which she absolutely LOVED! They even decorated the Gift card 🥰🥰 So thoughtful & as always so yummy! Thank you Coffee Depot“

“Always great quality foods and generous servings. Great place!“

“Incredible food and the most lovely service! Our waiter, Chase, made our brunch experience one to remember♥️ 10/10 can’t wait to visit again!“

“Great food and service. Our server, Macie, was amazing! She is clearly experienced and focused on a great experience for customers. Ask for Macie as your server on your next trip to Cafe Josephine!“

“Great place and great staff!“

“The smother pork chops was good“

“Don’t let the outside be deceiving!!! The inside offers you the best service and food. The crawfish was some of the biggest I have seen. Both the shrimp and crawfish was seasoned perfectly!!! I wish I could be closer to go ever week, soooo good!“

“Good food. Good customer service.“

“Wonderful service, and even better food! Perfect breakfast, even lunch, spot👍🏼“

“What a great place. My wife and I were visiting family in sunset who had just moved there and we were looking for a place to eat. Everything was fantastic and the entertainment was awesome. The chicken and shrimp were some of the best I have ever had. Looking forward to our next visit. 10 stars“

“The brunch was “the bomb”! Celee our waitress was quite pleasant and very helpful with choices of mimosas. Love love love the blood orange mimosa!!! Manager Chris was really nice and offered great advice on table reservations on our next visit. Overall I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Would recommend to all.“

“Same amazing deliciousness as the food truck and first location. Absolutely love this place. Maybe the most beautiful cypress bar I've ever seen. This place never disappoints. Fresh ingredients and lots of delicious smoked meats. Nice to have a TS location where we can sit down and dine inside on rainy days!“

“The atmosphere in the restaurant is very nice. Very friendly and respectable workers. We went on a Friday in lent so that means it was a packed house. The waitresses were hustling. Never did you have to ask them for anything twice. They were on top of their job. The food was fabulous. In our group we had boiled crawfish, shrimp, onions, and sausage. We had chicken tenders and shrimp poboys. Not one single complaint about the food, atmosphere or the hospitality. We will definitely be back.“

“During a recent visit to The Lunch Box, a quaint diner known for its Louisiana dinner with creole dishes, my husband and I had an enjoyable experience overall. The Lunch Box has a unique and nostalgic ambiance, adorned with various lunchboxes that instantly took me back to my childhood. It seems to be a popular spot, especially among locals and older patrons looking for a quick and affordable lunch.

I opted for the shrimp po' boy, which was decent and flavorful. I'd rate it a 3.75 out of 5. My husband tried the fried pork chop special. Although it had good flavor, the pork was a bit dry, so we would rate it a 3.25 out of 5.

The standout feature of our visit was undoubtedly the friendly and welcoming staff. They were attentive and added a pleasant touch to our dining experience. While the food had its ups and downs, the overall atmosphere and service made it a worthwhile visit.

If you're in the mood for some creole dishes and a trip down memory lane with its unique decor, The Lunch Box is worth checking out.“

“Went in to eat in the restaurant and the wait was terrible, however when the food was finally ready it made the wait 100% worth it. I would highly recommend going eat there. The waitress her service was fantastic, Very friendly made me feel at home.“

“The wait was worth it . Hot and fresh . Love the frozen lemonade so delicious. He’s very friendly and welcoming“