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

Aunt Irene's

 

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

Dodie's New Orleans Seafood Cafe

 

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

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

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


 
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