Mardi Gras has us thinking about Cajun and Creole cuisine like crawfish, gumbo, jambalaya and more! Check out these 28 NOLA inspired eats & laissez bon temps rouler!
Updated February 2023
CAJUN & CREOLE FOOD IN DALLAS
Aunt Irene's Kitchen
No fuss, Cajun-spiced seafood! like their “Black Box”, aka a packed to the brim to-go special that's delish!
South Dallas | Directions
Bayou Jack's
This spot in the Unique Dining Capital of Texas serves fun takes on classics like Boudin Egg Rolls, Louisiana Street Pasta, and Crawfish Ceviche. Try the fried "Dirty Balls" with rice, sausage, cheese and peppers!
Roanoke | Directions
Big Shucks
The family-owned oyster bar since 1983 celebrates Fat Tuesday with exclusive crawfish and drink specials! Pick up some crawfish at $10.95 per pound.
Multiple locations | See locations
Blends Daiquiri
Try the chicken & sausage gumbo!
The Colony | Directions
Boiling Crab
Build your own Cajun seafood boil! Choose your catch, add sauce, and pick your spice for a custom experience straight out of a backyard crab fest
Multiple locations | See locations
Bongo Beaux's
Get your classic Louisiana favorites like Jambalaya, é’touffée, cajun pasta, crawfish queso, and more.
Celina | Directions
Charlies Creole Kitchen
Try the fried shrimp po boy or the shrimp creole! This casual setting serves classics like étouffée, jambalaya and more.
Lower Greenville | Directions
Dan's Seafood
This spot has all your faves like fried fish, shrimp, and boiled seafood!
Wolf Creek | Directions
Dodies Allen
Pick up some crawfish for just $10 per pound.
Allen | Directions
Dodies Reef
Celebrate their Mardi Gras party with boiled crawfish, hurricane buckets, and live music. Plus Tuesday specials all February long!
Lower Greenville | Directions
Fish City Grill
Their crab bisque is to die for!
Multiple locations | See locations
Granny's Cajun Cooking
Fast casual spot whipping up staples like boudin balls, gumbo, and more southern faves. Try granny’s gumbo or the catch!
Lovers Lane | Directions
Krio
Cajun meets Asian with crawfish, lobster tail boil, and more! Their Mardi Craw Pop-Up will host boiled crawfish, cocktails, and a DJ.
Bishop Arts | Directions
Le Bon Temps Beignets
A taste of NOLA’s Cafe Du Monde, aka hot chicory coffee + French fried beignets from a Louisiana native
Deep Ellum | Directions
Bayou Market
Head to the market for crawfish at $8.50 per pound.
Lewisville | Directions
MudBugs Bar & Grill
Family-owned by Louisiana natives serving all the classics, some with personal twists. Get the salmon-over-sinner and saint hash!
Frisco | Directions
Nates Seafood
Family-owned seafood joint serving for over 30 years, with amazing weekly specials! They have an $8.95 crawfish special Mondays & Tuesdays, with live blues music every Thursday.
Addison | Directions
Nola Brasserie
Cajun dishes handmade from scratch and NOLA inspired cocktails. We love the fried catfish & the NOLA bread pudding!
Downtown | Directions
Pappadeaux
A Texas staple! This Houston chain serves upscale Cajun and seafood classics. Get the seafood platter or the pasta Mardi Gras!
Multiple locations | See locations
Po Melvins
Go for the 'po boys and the boiled crawfish deal! Just $29 for 5 pounds.
Irving | Directions
Razoo's
Head to any of the locations for crawfish at $9.99 per pound, plus comfort faves like gumbo, é’touffée & more.
Multiple locations | See locations
Red Crab
Build your own boil with snow crab legs, crawfish, shrimp, & more!
Addison | Directions
Restaurant Beatrice
This upscale Cajun spot is a James Beard Award nominee, and also has a great patio! Try the cajun carbonara or cajun egg rolls.
Oak Cliff | Directions
Roots Southern Table
Check them out for jerk lamb chops, duck dirty rice and more. They were even nominated for a James Beard Award!
Farmers Branch | Directions
Shells & Tails 2 Geaux
The snow crab legs and Cajun munch are so good!
De Soto | Directions
Shell Shack
This casual seafood joint serves snow crab, crab legs & more.
Multiple locations | See locations
Shuck n Jive
Local staple for 30+ years with crawfish, yummy red beans & rice and jambalaya. They have Jell-O shot and hurricane specials on Fat Tuesday!
Multiple locations | See locations
Swamp Cafe
Originated in NOLA serving Cajun-inspired meals all day long in a casual setting with Halal options. We love the seafood gumbo & delicious crawfish é’touffée!
Addison | Directions
Tasty Tails
Try out the Tasty Tuesday special, including $6.99 per pound crawfish and speciality “Who Dat” sauce. Plus, try adding ramen to your seafood boil!
Addison | Directions
The Free Man
The local favorite pairs Cajun specialities with live music every night. The crawfish é’touffée is delish!
Deep Ellum | Directions