Cajun Restaurants near Carencro, LA

“Love this place. The food is delicious, and the people are awesome. The amount of food is usually enough for two.“

“Went in for dinner on a Thursday Evening Everything was delicious. Our Server was Sage she was amazing kept drinks full on the table and food and appetizers coming out quickly! Second time in three weeks we’ve been in! Mitch was our server the last time and had the same experience!! I haven’t been here in years over the terrible service they use to have seems like they have turned the place around!!! Will definitely continue to come back!“

“The food was worth the trip!! This spot has officially earned a permanent place on our driving to NOLA itinerary. While the inside of store itself is pretty barebones—no music, no frills, just a straightforward setup—the flavors more than make up for it. Although I think they did a great job with the eye-catching exterior.

We tried both types of cracklings, sampled several varieties of Boudain, and picked up a stuffed chicken to take home. Every bite delivered on the hype. The cracklings were perfectly crisp and seasoned, and the Boudain had that rich, savory depth that’s hard to find outside Louisiana.

Service-wise, the cashier wasn’t exactly warm—seemed to be having a day—but honestly, the food speaks louder than any mood. If you’re chasing authentic Cajun goodness, this is the place. It’s all about what’s coming out of the kitchen.“

“I ventured to Lafayette to attend Festival International. Since I had the morning and most of the afternoon free the day after my arrival I decided to head to Vermillionville to explore the historic village and have lunch at La Cuisine de Maman. What a great decision!! The food at the restaurant was delicious. I had the plate lunch with a cup of seafood gumbo to start. Everything was really good. The plate lunch that day was crawfish etouffee over rice, smothered green beans, fried shrimp with tartar sauce, and a big biscuit. Portions were very generous; I thought that some of the food might overflow onto the table.😊 I didn't have room for dessert; although I've since been told by lots of people that I should have taken it with me. After eating, I explored the village. What an amazing blend of history and culture it is! I can't wait to return.“

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

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

“This place genuinely exceeded my expectations in every aspect!! I still can’t stop thinking about it! I found out about them through the Foodies of Lafayette page and people did not lie. We tried the Pork Belly Bahn Mi (which alone is such a fun, creative menu item for a place like this) and 3 portion BBQ plate. NOTHING disappointed, good LAWD. I also honestly feel like the BBQ plate is extremely fairly priced for how much high quality food you get. We tried the prime brisket, pork, and st.Louis ribs and everything was incredible. Also some of THE best corn maque choux I’ve ever had as a side. The pork belly bahn mi was also obviously as good as the pictures looked. Aside from the food, the atmosphere is incredibly stylish and comfortable, with a modern vintage look, nice spacious seating, and incredible bathrooms. The customer service was top notch too! Everyone was incredibly helpful and seemed so passionate and hard working, always staying attentive and busy. I genuinely feel so lucky to have experienced something so refreshing in so long, it’s been so rare to find a gem like this!“

“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.“

“The only thing better than the food was our server, Skylee! 😁“

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

“Good food great service,would highly recommend them“

“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!“

“good food, great service.“

“Dined in today for the first time I got the Tony’s Special. It was absolutely delicious. I am full, very satisfied and happy. I highly recommend you trying this restaurant. I’m so excited about the low carb, paleo and keto dishes he offers. Everyone was so nice and friendly and that made our experience even better. We will definitely come back,“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“My husband and I travel to southern Louisiana the first weekend in May every year to partake in the crawfish festival. As a result, we like to dine at as many local establishments as possible and we always try to give an elaborate, detailed review. Let me preface this by saying I come from a family that owned a restaurant for 24 years and I have high standards. Since we come to town for crawfish, that is usually the first thing on the menu. It is not my favorite, but my husband loves it. So he ordered the crawfish(platter I think) which was a couple pounds with corn and potatoes. We were offered regular or spicy. Right here is where things get different. We eat a LOT of crawfish down here and we do our own crawfish boils. You can choose “spicy” and obtain that by leaving them in the pot for a few extra minutes to soak up the seasonings and they will be “spicy”. However, there are a few places that try to obtain the “spicy” by adding a powdered heat to it after they have been removed from the pot. If you like that way, that’s fine. We do not. We find that all it does is get all over your hands and face and really doesn’t add very much flavor to the meat at all. Each to their own. On the flip side. The crawfish were cooked and presented well and they were priced right. I had fried catfish. This too presented its own problems since it was brought on a basket, but I didn’t receive any napkins, a plate, or a fork. I did go and ask for them and received all of them. I realize that most people are ok to eat certain things with their hands, but I am a nurse by trade and I know what is lurking around on people’s hands. There will never be a day when I will eat anything with my hands. On the flip side. The catfish was phenomenal!! It was seasoned to perfection! Cooked exquisitely well and served hot! On a scale of 1-10. I’d give them a 7.5. It was good. The things they did good, they did really good.“

“the food we had on buffet tonight was excellent, and our waiter Mark was top notch. this is definitely our new go to spot. thanks for great service n a fantastic dinner date for my boyfriend and myself. 💯“

“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.“

“One of the first places I stop every time I go to Lafayette! HUGE portions, DELICIOUS, creative menu and amazing staff!!!! Please open a location in Mandeville🤗🙏😉“

“Awesome food, awesome atmosphere, but better people! It has stood the test of time for a reason! Go check it out you won’t regret it!“

“Love the blueberry biscuits.“

“three words. boudin egg rolls. <3“

“Southwest salad with shrimp was amazing!“

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

“Welsh Roanoke Jr High made THE best out of a rainy day there! Thanks to your amazing team we made ponchos with trash bags and made the best memories! Also my husband Scott got to share a tune for the kids!“

“Best kept secret for local boudin“

“Billy’s is great, love the crawfish boudin balls and the Cajun cracklins are the best but it’s all good those were just my favorite!“

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

“I love the stuffed bread it's hard to get in touch when you so busy that's all I need is a case of stuffed bread that place of business be very busy it's hard to reach them over the phone please answer the phone 😁😁💯💯 but they have very good food“

“Hands down the best oysters ever. We drove 5 1/2 hrs just to get the jacked up charbroiled oysters . Definitely worth the drive. Thanks for wowing our mouths ❤️❤️and Allen our waiter rocked. Very friendly and fast service .,,“

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

“This is such a great place to visit in Lafayette! The food is delicious. The owner is a wonderful person, mother, and part of the community. She's dedicated to giving back to the community. Go eat here as soon as you get a chance. I visited her booth at Festivals Acadiens in October, and some of my family went to visit the restaurant. It's DELICIOUS!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“6.13.25 @ approx. 1 P.M.
I came here for the first time because Lumber Jacks (another eatery I wanted to try seemed to have been closed for good).

I saw chicken and sausage gumbo on their menu, but they ran out.

I tried the shrimp stew. It came with corn and potato salad. It was good.

We also tried the fried catfish (2 pieces), and I really enjoyed the piece I tasted.

If you are ever on Moss St. and looking for a plate lunch, the Lunch Box might fill the void.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Looked for a sit down crawfish boiler between Ville Platte and Lafayette that was boiling for lunch on a Saturday. Cankton Cafe was one of the few sit down places open and boiling. The place was easy to find with plenty of parking. The staff was very friendly and attentive and the crawfish seasoning and quality was above average. Definitely a small town restaurant worth taking a detour for.“

“I just tried Cajun market last week for the first time. I moved here from California 2 years ago and have been searching for a donut that reminds me of the donuts from home. This place is it. These are the closest to west coast donuts that I have found here. They are just so delicious. The staff here both times I’ve gone in now are very friendly and always helpful. I highly recommend getting some yummy treats from here.“

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

“Hands down the best crawfish I’ve ever had. I got the spicy & they were on point! They were huge & not one bad crawfish in my plate. We got shrimp to take home & even they were phenomenal!!“

“Good food. Good customer service.“