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.“

“Had live music on the sunday evening. The food is even better than before! Didnt think that was possible but lordy yall. Me and mine absolutely LOVE this place. Crab augratin, killer. Pasta, yes! Stuffed mushrooms and the corn and crab bisque apps were very good. Didnt have anything served we didnt all love. Thanks Boutin's!“

“I’ve eaten a lot of Cajun food, but I’ve never had a boudin. As I was driving along I 10 I kept seeing signs offering them so I decided to stop and try one out. I got one pepper jack and one seafood and oh my God they were tasty all get up. One would do it, but is more fun trying not to different flavors. If you ever get a chance, stop at Don’s, you will not be disappointed. And the staff is very helpful and very nice.“

“Came to Lafayette for our anniversary and took my husband here for the raw oysters and Cajun food. They did not disappoint. The live music was fantastic and everyone was so friendly. Can’t wait to come back.“

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

“my first time here. Great service. staff was friendly, restuarant was clean and quiet other then the regular chatter. the staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. *Editing* To add the food was delicious! huge serving size. I recommend the crab dip appetizer so flavorful!“

“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!“

“Great food and great service from Ms. Jamie we will be back“

“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,“

“Best breakfast spot in Lafayette, always friendly, open early“

“We had the hotdogs and stuff bread, very delicious.“

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

“Good food great service,would highly recommend them“

“Me and my mom stopped there for lunch this afternoon. The food was delicious and our waitress Kinley was outstanding“

“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.“

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

“i had the catfish dinner and let me tell ya'll, I have been eating, catching,cleaning and eating catfish since I was a baby(didn't start cleaning them til I was 7), and Knotts Cajun Cafe knows how to do it right! It is not overcooked, the seasoning is right on and it's not to salty! ( like alot of places) I will dang sure to stop by every time I am in the 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!“

“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!“

“First time visit, found the place clean and the staff very helpful. Ordered a Barbeque Brisket potato with the potato almost football size and a nice thick layer of Brisket on top. Too much food for one sitting! I have enough for a second meal. I will continue to return and bring others as well.“

“Absolutely perfect!!“

“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.“

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

“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. 💯“

“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!“

“Boys had meatballs and stuffed bread. I had the stuffed bread and a side of corn. Everyone was happy with their plates, and the stuffed bread was absolutely delicious. The bread was tender and the stuffing was rich with meat and slices of sausage. Divine. Well worth getting off the interstate for.“

“I had a great first experience here! I was greeted immediately upon entering, and the staff member who took my order was incredibly friendly and helpful. She patiently guided me through the menu and process, which I really appreciated as a first-time customer.“

“Omg! Ms. Glenda you did your thing on those stuffed turkey wings. It was amazing 😘. We shall be back!“

“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“

“We enjoyed our evening at Randol's service with Lily as awesome. The owner checked on us. food was delicious. The music was fun to dance to.“

“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.“

“The smother pork chops was good“

“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.“

“We have used Big Hill Cafe (Brent and Lucy’s) services for years and every single time we are overly impressed! They are a joy to work with and their superior cuisine is all outstanding! Highly recommend!“

“Great Food and even Better People! Love Stopping here for Lunch!“

“Food is 10 out of 10! tastefully prepared. Service is great! Jodessa our server is the best! She extended her self to help this handicap person with on time love and care. I recommend travelers passing through to try this Lafayette Location“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“My food came out cold. I had the BBQ brisket. Sides were; potato salad, baked beans, rice dressing and a roll. I didn't receive my roll, rice dressing and brisket were cold. I mean cold like sat out of the heat for 15 minutes. We waited over 40 minutes for our food and it wasn't overly busy. Waitress tried, but first didn't bring plates for shareables, didn't bring utensils for meals, never got my BBQ sauce, and that was on her. I understand the food coming out was the kitchen not her, but the rest was. I got tap water for my drink and the bill listed my drink as 2.99 when we complained she reduced it to 89 cents. For tap water.
An apology wasn't offered, no assurance of our food coming. My brother in laws food came when others were finishing. It was a mess. I really doubt I'll be returning. It was a disappointment. It was only our second time eating there. The first time service was just as bad. It's a shame. A lil town like cankton needs these mom and pop places. But poor customer service has no excuses.“

“Good food. Good customer service.“

“I had a Shredded beef and beans hot plate, phillie cheese steak empanadas, and xxx hot shrimp. All three were amazing. when I ate it I almost cried I was so thankful. It was extremely unexpected after comming in here on a whim when all the Pho shops are closed. Get that Shredded beef and bean hot plate!! I'll est here every time I'm in lafayette for work now.“