Cajun Restaurants near Carencro, LA

“🌟 5 Stars doesn’t even begin to cover it. I finally tried Veronica Café, and I’m officially mad at myself for waiting this long — because this place? Mind. Blown. I’ve had my fair share of plate lunches over the years, but this was on another level. Everything was cooked to absolute perfection. The red beans and rice had that perfect smoky flavor — rich, hearty, and balanced. Nothing overwhelmed anything else. Just good, soulful food that makes you close your eyes and nod like “yes, THIS.” The mac & cheese? Creamy, cheesy goodness that could double as therapy. And let me talk about the fried chicken. Y’all. Fried chicken might be a simple dish, but what they’re doing at Veronica Café? Next level. The seasoning was chef’s kiss — not too salty, not too spicy, not too bland — just flavorful all the way through. Every bite had me wondering how they made it taste that good. You can feel the love in every dish. I genuinely believe everything was cooked with care, intention, and soul. After today, this is officially my go-to spot for plate lunches. Thank you, Veronica Café, for kicking my tastebuds into happy gear. I’ll be back — probably sooner than I should admit. 💛“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“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,“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“good food, great service.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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. 💯“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“Love the blueberry biscuits.“

“Southwest salad with shrimp was amazing!“

“three words. boudin egg rolls. <3“

“Best kept secret for local boudin“

“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.“

“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 .,,“

“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!“

“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🤗🙏😉“

“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
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“The smother pork chops was good“

“Service was great and food was amazing.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“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!“

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

“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 food is great. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. The owners are good people and involved in the community. They have homemade popsicles with several vegan options. Lots of vegan items you can add to your whole wheat burrito or bowl. Ask staff for help with vegan options.“

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

“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.“

“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 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.“

“Good food. Good customer service.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“