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Best Cajun Restaurants Nearby in Irving

Dirty Cajun Seafood Kitchen

Dirty Cajun Seafood Kitchen

4.6
(1k+)
• Seafood • Seafood boil
$0 delivery fee • 10.7 mi • 42 min
Farther away
"I needed to spoil myself and this place did not disappoint!!!! It's pricy, which is why I spoiled myself tonight. Crawfish and shrimp were PERFECT! Hush puppies were super crispy outside and fluffy inside. My new go to place for seafood when I have that itch. "
"Really disappointed, spent $40 for just bread and soup. Definitely wouldn't order again. I got the Etouffee, had no fish at all what so ever paid extra for chicken for about 6 thin slices, paid extra for 5 pieces of sausage. Just nuts what I received."
Cajun Pasta
(fettuccine or penne). noodles tossed with sun-dried tomato, mix bell peppers, onion & cajun cream sauce topped with monterey jack cheese & toasted butter bread
$24.03
Dirty Rice
Comes with bacon & a choice of sauce: spinach & mushroom cajun cream sauce or spinach & mushroom alfredo cream sauce.
$23.39
Etouffee
Trinity of vegetables, spices and herbs smothered in a creamy stew served over white rice topped with bacon & fried crawfish balls with a choice of protein.
$22.37
Jambalaya
Rice cooked with ground meat, spices, herbs, tomatoes and mixed vegetables topped with bacon.
$21.93
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

4.7
(700+)
• Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 33 min
"Delicious meal! I ordered via Door Dash. It arrived hot. The grilled chicken was delicious. Moist and juicy accompanied with a grilled stem of rosemary. The shrimp gumbo was flavorful and the okra taste mellow which I appreciated because I'm not a big fan of okra. Very impressed with this meal. Yes it is Pappadeaux seafood but they can make outstanding chicken."
"The Best Seafood Cobb Salad in Dallas Texas...Huge portion, always fresh and always tasty. ...Whenever I'm in Texas..Pappadeauv Seafood Kitchen is my favorite place for seafood."
Catfish Fillets
Three or four.
$32.11
"Louisiana" Andouille Sausage & Seafood Gumbo
Spicy soup with shrimp, crab, andouille sausage, celery, onion, bell pepper, okra, tomato, spices & rice.
$24.76
Pappadeaux House Salad
Mixed greens with croutons, baby tomatoes, red onion, honey bacon, aged cheddar & choice of dressing on the side.
$11.87
Red Beans & Rice
Four cheese blend with spinach and fresh lump crab. Served with Parmesan crostini.
$11.37
Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

Bourbon Street Bar & Grill

4.3
(300+)
• Seafood • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 11.1 mi • 42 min
Farther away
$7 off on $35+
"Their Cajun menu is amazing, Crawfish was perfect mix of spice and flavor. Potatoes were nicely seasoned and their Crawfish Queso was personally my favorite 10/10 would recommend"
"8" SHRIMP PO BOY was not shrimp, but crawfish! It was flavorless and over fried, chewy. Fries hard and chewy. SIDE HUSHPUPPIES very good! Hot and tasty! CAJUN BURGER bun was huge and the burger patty only took up 2/3 of it."
CHICKEN ANDOUILLE PASTA
Creamy alfredo sauce with Cajun grilled chicken and Best Stop andouille sausage served over your choice of penne, fettuccine, or angel hair pasta.
$21.33
BOUDIN BALLS (3)
BOUDIN FORMED INTO A BALL, LIGHTLY BATTERED AND FRIED. SERVED WITH REMOULADE.
$8.01
NATCHITOCHES MEAT PIE
GROUND BEEF AND PORK (85% to 15%) WITH ONION, GARLIC, BELL PEPPER AND CAJUN SEASONING FILLED INTO AN "EMPANADA" AND FRIED. SERVED WITH REMOULADE.
$6.99
CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE BOWL
CRAWFISH TAIL MEAT, ONION, CELERY, GREEN BELL PEPPER COOKED IN OUR HOUSE MADE SAUCE. TOPPED WITH GREEN ONION AND SERVED WITH GAMBINO'S GARLIC BREAD.
$20.42
Charlie's Creole Kitchen

Charlie's Creole Kitchen

4.3
(1k+)
• Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 10.4 mi • 48 min
Farther away
"I've been living out here for 4 years and just missed this place over and over again. I decided to walk in and get a cup Seafood Gumbo and Fried Catfish Plate...I have yet to explore more here! But it's the best!"
"was excellent! I love how the store pay attention to requested modifications. I asked for shrimp and a newly sausage to be added to my pasta and they did so with an upcharge and it was delectable! Love love loved it :-)The jazz Crawfish Monica (Better than Jazz Fest)"
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Cajun gumbo with chicken and sausage. Served in either a cup or bowl.
$13.13
Red Beans and Rice w/ Sausage
cooked red beans, white rice & andouille sausage simmered for hours served with French bread & cajun coleslaw
$21.18
Monica (Better than Jazz Fest)
cooked crawfish, homemade cream sauce, rotini pasta & tossed together served with Side Salad
$30.06
Seafood Gumbo
Seafood gumbo: rich, hearty stew with assorted seafood. Available in cup or bowl.
$13.34
The Kickin' Crab

The Kickin' Crab

4.5
(60+)
• Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 33 min
"“The Combo Shrimp and Lobster Tail Meal was delicious! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and well packaged. Great value too. Definitely ordering again!”Combo Shrimp Lobster Tail Meal SNOW CRAB Special"
"The garlic noodles was so dry, the roasted shrimp were okay. But the crawfish boil was a complete waste of my money. The crawfish were so small, and they had little to no sauce put on it."
1/2 Snow & 1/2 Shrimp Special
1/2 LB Snow Crab Legs & 1/2 LB Headless Shrimp with 1 corn, 1 potato, 2 pieces of sausages
$37.33
SNOW CRAB Special
1LB of Snow Crab Legs. Includes: 1 corn, 1 potato, 2 pieces of sausages
$47.57
SEAFOOD BAG: CRAWFISH (Live)
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$32.31
Steamed Rice
Individual serving
$3.27
Big Daddy's Cajun Bowls

Big Daddy's Cajun Bowls

4.4
(200+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 44 min
"Everything was so delicious!!! The portions were filling. The Cajun Grilled Shrimp Bowl was yummy! The Kimchi - Side was amazing! And the Hot Honey sauce with the shrimp bowl is a must do!!! I will definitely order from this establishment again! I highly recommend 10/10!!"
"The vegetables were burnt and not much food for $30. "
Cajun Teriyaki Chicken and Grilled Shrimp Bowl
Grilled teriyaki chicken and grilled shrimp topped with our signature cajun spice blend and served with mixed vegetables and your choice of rice and side of sauce.
$24.83
Cajun Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
Grilled teriyaki chicken topped with our signature cajun spice blend and served with your choice of rice, mixed vegetables, green onions, sesame seeds, and a side of sauce.
$18.28
Cajun Grilled Shrimp Bowl
Grilled shrimp topped with our signature cajun spice blend and served with your choice of rice, mixed vegetables, green onions, sesame seeds, and a side of sauce.
$19.64
Cajun Teriyaki Ribeye and Grilled Shrimp Bowl
Thinly sliced grilled teriyaki ribeye and grilled shrimp topped with our signature cajun spice blend and served with mixed vegetables and your choice of rice and side of sauce.
$25.43
Paradise Seafood

Paradise Seafood

4.8
(90+)
• Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 49 min
Farther away
"It was fresh! Arrived piping hot. The flavor was on point. Seafood in every bite. 10 across the board"
"20/10 highly recommend. Goodness gracious. Lord hammercy. This was so good i was appalled at the flavor. This was the best shrimp boil I've had since i moved to Dallas in 2022. I asked my bf to go back today not knowing they closed on Sundays."
The Cajun Rice (spicy)
8 spicy cajun shrimp (peeled /deveined) served over crawfish & shrimp fried rice COMES WITH 1 GARLIC CAJUN BUTTER (2oz)
$22.94
Paradise Fried Rice (spicy)
crawfish and shrimp mixed with egg, onion, peas and carrots
$18.55
Chicken Eggrolls (2)
EZ-peel shrimp tossed in House Garlic Cajun sauce
$5.25
Crabmeat Fried Rice (spicy)
8 spicy cajun shrimp (peeled /deveined) served over crawfish & shrimp lo-mein COMES WITH 1 GARLIC CAJUN BUTTER (2oz)
$21.8
Kajun Korner

Kajun Korner

4.2
(600+)
• Seafood • Salmon
$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 47 min
Farther away
"The (2) Soul Food Tacos are so yummy! They are one of my favorites on the menu. I love fried fish...and to pair it with collard greens and Creamy Homemade Macaroni n Cheese ... in a taco. Man oh man! So good! It is spicy...but you can opt for no hot sauce, if that's not your thing. And the portion size is very filling!"
"(6) Catfish Fingers | 2 Sides came with a good amount of food for the price. The fish was fried great, just lacked some seasoning. Same for Cajun Fried Pork Chop - one was fried perfectly while the other was a bit soggy and they lacked salt/seasoning. The side of gumbo I got had great flavor. I am happy that I have all my condiments 😊"
Cajun Fried Catfish Filets w/Fries
(2) Hand Breaded Cajun Fried Catfish Filets Served w/Fries
$21.76
Fry Me a River Plate
Hot, fluffy New Orleans-style beignets fried to golden perfection and buried under a cloud of powdered sugar. Light, airy and irresistibly soft. One bite and you're in the heart of the French Quarter.
$23.97
Beignets (3)
Cajun-style macaroni n cheese with our in-house creamy cheese blend. 8oz.
$5.78
Creamy Homemade Macaroni n Cheese
Crunchy, poppable catfish bites packed with Cajun spices and fried to a golden, crispy finish. Small in size but big on bold bayou flavor. The perfect snackable treat to kick off any meal.
$6.43
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

3.9
(2k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 23 min
"it was good, everything was fresh, wasn't enough gravy on the potatoes though. and for some reason there's no option for fries... so disappointing"
"No biscuit and the chicken was not spicy, the freshness was okay, the portions were nice, but I did get two drums instead of a full wing. I would not order again."
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
A kicked-up fried chicken sandwich with pickles and spicy mayo on a buttered bun. A fiery fan favorite!
$6.94
Classic Chicken Sandwich
A fried chicken breast filet with pickles and classic mayo on a buttered bun. The original handheld favorite.
$6.97
3Pc Signature Chicken Combo
Three pieces of the signature chicken coupled with a tasty side, buttermilk biscuit and a drink. Satisfaction guaranteed.
$13.3
Red Beans & Rice
5 handcrafted tenders complemented by a side, drink and a buttermilk biscuit. Satisfying simplicity.
$4.91
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley

4.5
(500+)
• Soul Food • American
$0 delivery fee • 9.2 mi • 50 min
Farther away
"There sides are way too expensive like almost $15 dollars for a side of Mac & cheese & yams?? Crazy lol however their food is delicious! just wish they would lower their pricing for their sides or make the sides bigger so I can get my moneys worth."
"Hold onnnnn! Somebody's grandma or auntie was in the kitchen putting they foot in this food! Everything was well seasoned and beautifully packaged. I almost skipped out because of the pricing but I had been wanting some soul food so bad. I'm glad I went ahead and placed this order. I'm talking bout the food was hot and fresh like they made it to order. Whomever prepared this food thank you! You did something for my soul today! I wish you much successful and fulfillment! As a trucker I'm in Dallas from time to time, I guarantee you I will be back!"
Southern Fried Catfish
Choice of fried or blackened catfish, seasoned with either house-seasoned flour or bold blackening spices. Served with a grilled lemon wedge for a fresh, zesty finish. Comes with one side of your choice
$36.71
Mac & Cheese
Creamy elbow macaroni baked in a rich, cheesy sauce made from a blend of melted cheeses.
$13.51
Stuffed Salmon
Salmon fillet stuffed with creamy collard green dip, set atop a bed of dirty rice and smothered in Cajun cream sauce sautéed with crab meat.
$41.55
Red Beans and Rice
Slow-simmered red beans served over fluffy steamed rice, paired with a crispy southern fried chicken wing. Finished with a warm piece of buttery cornbread.
$32.52
Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

4.5
(300+)
• Soul Food • American
$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 35 min
"Hot, fresh crispy with that touch of Louisiana spice. I ordered the 5-2-2 5 Shrimp, 2 Fish & 2 Chicken (Legs, Thighs or Wings) and the 3 p3 Tenders (Combo) . Coating stayed on everything and my chicken thighs were juicy and not greasy. Even the tartar and cocktail had a little kick. I recommend ordering extra. Ordered 2 cake slices for dessert. May I suggest slightly bigger slices lol?Overall, I really enjoyed the food."
"3 Fish (Combo) was so great! Seasoned to perfection! Pint Gumbo just as good. Carrot Cake Red Velvet fresh and fluffy. Will order again!!!"
Leg, Thigh & Wing (Combo)
1117 cal. Combo comes with 1 side and soft drink. Substitute chicken breast for an additional charge.
$12.7
2 Fish, Leg & Thigh & Small Side
970 cal. Substitute fries with another side at no extra cost. No drink is included. Substitute chicken breast for an additional charge.
$13.5
2 Fish, 5 Shrimp & Small Side
1055 cal. 2 fish, 5 shrimp, and fries. Substitute fries with another side at no extra cost. No drink is included.
$14.54
5 Shrimp, 2 Fish & 2 Chicken (Legs, Thighs or Wings)
850 cal. Combo comes with 1 side and 1 soda can drink.
$15.82
Tasty Tails

Tasty Tails

4.3
(1k+)
• Southern • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 11.9 mi • 49 min
Farther away
"Everything was great! I enjoyed every bit of it. The bowl could have been bigger for the rice for 7 dollars ."
"Portions were incredibly small for the price. I purchased red beans and rice and ask for my rice on the side, they had the audacity to put the rice in a small sauce container. Just stingy. Overall the food was mid, the wings were large but extra salty, the red beans had a powdery taste to it. The only decent thing was the turkey necks even though it was small portions as well. Waste of money in my opinion"
Boiled Crawfish (lb) [NO REFUND]
Our LIVE crawfish boiled New Orleans Style, which means we boil it in cajun spices, fruits, and vegetables! Can be topped off with our Who Dat Sauce, cajun garlic butter. Or, it can be enjoyed straight NOLA style (no sauce - typically described as semi-spicy, cannot alter spice level)
$33.4
Cajun Wings (5)
Hand-battered wings marinated in Cajun spices. Served with homemade ranch. NOTE: Who Dat Wings are not breaded, they are NAKED and tossed in your choice of Who Dat Sauce
$13.04
NOLA Pasta
A homemade cajun cream sauce with shrimp, chicken, and andouille sausage served over pasta, topped with parmesan cheese.
$27.38
Red Beans and Rice CUP
Slow cooked red beans and rice, with cajun smoked ham hock and andouille sausage.
$9.01
Seafood Shack

Seafood Shack

4.6
(200+)
• Mexican • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 38 min
"This place never disappoints. Always flavorful, fresh, and large quantities of quality seafood. Ive ordered the same thing three times because it's so good but i do plan on trying other items in the near future, haha."
"The 1 Lb Shrimp & Lb Crab Legs, was a good quantity but lacked salt in their seasoning. The Fried Oysters were over priced and also lacked salt. The starter sauce was delicious. Without the tarter sauce, the food would not have tasted so good."
Cocteles
Fresh peeled shrimp, octopus, or oysters with tomatoes, onions, serrano, cilantro, and our special sauce.
$20.39
Flautas (2)
Corn tortillas with fish or shrimp, cheese, cabbage salad, sour cream, queso fresco, and sauce.
$18.75
Tostadas De Camarón (2)
Cold shrimp in Cajun tartar sauce with pico de gallo & avocado.
$14.42
Caldo De Mariscos
Seafood soup (fish, shrimp, & octopus).
$21.35
Chili's Grill & Bar

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.4
(11k+)
• Chicken Tenders • Fried Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 3.0 mi • 32 min
"Those little burgers are incredibly delicious and filling."
"Everything was wonderful! We loved the Fajitas side tray, which compartmentalized the toppings! No waste of little cups. Both of their corn on the cobs are outstanding! Boneless wings are excellent, too. Perfect order!"
Triple Dipper®
Select three appetizers and enjoy! Served with dipping sauces.
$19.52
Oldtimer® Burger W/ Cheese
Cheddar, pickles, lettuce, tomato, diced red onions, mustard. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$16.04
Cajun Pasta
Chicken tenders tossed in our famous honey-chipotle sauce, served with white cheddar mac & cheese (260 cal), fries (420 cal) & house-made ranch (170 cal).
$20.8
Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers® Combo
4 mini burgers with bacon, American cheese, sauteed onions, house-made ranch. Served with fries (add 420 cal).
$19.91
Sunset Crab Shack GP

Sunset Crab Shack GP

4.1
(100+)
• Seafood • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 38 min
"Very satisfied with this meal, Catfish Basket was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥"
"Amazing! The amount of crab I got for the price was great! Sauce was delicious. Definitely ordered 2 nights in row!"
Build Your Own Boil
Lb shrimp, ½lb sausage, 1 corn, 3 red potatoes.
$21.67
#1 Shrimp & Sausage
1/2 Lb snow crab, 1/2 lb sausage, 1 corn, 3 red potatoes.
$20.62
2 Snow Crab & Sausage
1 lb of shrimp, 1 lb snow crab, %lb sausage, 2 corn, and 3 red potatoes.
$27.2
#4 Shrimp, Snow Crab & Sausage
1 shrimp, ½lb sausage, 1 corn, 3 red potatoes.
$64.63
Crafty Crab

Crafty Crab

4.3
(40+)
• American • Seafood Restaurant
$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 44 min
Farther away
Snow Crab & Whole Shrimp 1/2LB of Each
Served with a side of your choice: French fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, coleslaw or corn on the cob. Raw onions provided at no charge on request.
$36.79
Shrimp (Headless)
Served with a side of your choice: French fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, coleslaw or corn on the cob. Raw onions provided at no charge on request.
$30.17
Snow crab
Served with a side of your choice: French fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, coleslaw or corn on the cob. Raw onions provided at no charge on request.
$44.39
Snow crab & crawfish 1/2 lb of each
Served with a side of your choice: French fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries, coleslaw or corn on the cob.
$32.7
Cotton Patch Cafe

Cotton Patch Cafe

4.3
(12k+)
• Cafe • American
$0 delivery fee • 10.3 mi • 43 min
Farther away
Trending
"We ordered the chicken tenders, loaded baked potato, and the butter cake...it was all delicious!! Apparently they either have a new manager or were losing customers because I wasn't going to order from them again after repeatedly receiving tiny portions of anything and not worth the prices. But this time I received nice, large chicken tenders, a large gravy (where there is no place to request extra or any at all), a large baked potatoe, large container of the loaded trims...butter, etc, and a nice cut of the butter cake!! I was impressed and for the money I will be ordering again! Thank you!!"
"I've had the chicken and dumplings several times and have enjoyed the dish. Today I was a bit disappointed as there was a different flavor included, kind of acidic like lemon perhaps - just a touch of whatever it was. I didn't care for it that much. Also, there was plenty of chicken but not nearly enough dumplings. A couple of the containers had only one or two dumplings. Needs more dumplings."
Peach Cobbler
Warm, sweet peaches, baked in a spiced brown sugar mixture, topped with buttery, cobbler crust and served with vanilla ice cream.
$7.54
Chicken Fried Steak
Crispy hand-battered steak, scratch-made cream gravy.
$17.47
Meatloaf
Family favorite, scratch-made meatloaf, topped with savory, homemade tomato sauce
$14.73
Half Shells Seafood Grill

Half Shells Seafood Grill

4.3
(2k+)
• Seafood • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 9.6 mi • 45 min
Farther away
"I ordered the Gumbo for the first time and Warm Blue Crab Dip is a repeat. The gumbo was amazing!! So flavorful! I will be ordering again!"
"Very well prepared and tasty fried shrimp, fried oysters. I added blackened catfish. Only recommendation is to place a bit of foil around the wet fish. Specifically for ToGo orders. Fries, hush puppies and Cole slaw were excellent, too. "
Pick 2 Combo
Catfish, Shrimp, Oysters or Beer Battered Cod – Pick Any 2 with your choice of two sides. We recommend Virginia's Apple Cider Coleslaw & Fries
$25.71
Gulf Shrimp
Fried, Grilled or Blackened with your choice of two sides. We recommend Virginia’s Apple Cider Cole Slaw & Fries
$23.82
Gumbo
Shrimp, chicken, Andouille sausage, okra & a dark roux
$11.18
Hush Puppies
Catfish, Shrimp, Oysters or Beer Battered Cod – Pick Any 3 with your choice of two sides. We recommend Virginia's Apple Cider Coleslaw & Fries
$4.41
Roots Southern Table

Roots Southern Table

4.4
(20+)
• Southern • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 8.1 mi • 40 min
Farther away
"I'm from out of town. Extremely glad I found this place. The Fried Shrimp and Grits are very good. The Southern Greens were good also. I get collards everywhere I go and these are yummy you won't go wrong!"
"This tiny riblet is not worth the the price and I didn't get my yams for $9.50"
My Mothers Gumbo
Chicken, Zummo's Sausage, Louisiana Shrimp, Tex Joy File Herb Rice
$13.47
Fried Shrimp and Grits
Jalapeno Cheese Grits, Sausage Tomato Stew
$17.02
Sticky Pork Ribs
Caramelized Glaze, Crispy Onions & Garlic, Scallions.
$20.23
Fried Yams
Brined, Marinated, Fried in Duck Fat with Drop Biscuits, Homemade Preserves, and our in-house Hot Sauce
$9.33

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