Top rated Cajun restaurants in National City, United States to elevate your visit (Updated April, 2024)

Bud's Louisiana Café

Creole restaurant

Catfish, crawfish & Cajun-style po' boys amongst homey, no-frills digs hidden in a business park.

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4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~16.07 km from centre)

Shrimp Heads

Cajun restaurant

😐 It was my first time here and I was deeply unimpressed.. I will have to try this place one more time to solidify my review or to change it, but... so far nothing special. I will say as soon as I walked in I was greeted and seated. Very friendly staff. My table ordered the spicy pork chop, catfish, h...

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4.60 (561 reviews) (~9.18 km from centre)

The Boiling Crab

Seafood restaurant

Casual small chain offering boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp & other shellfish.

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4.50 (1.8K reviews) (~26.46 km from centre)

Sharon's Creole Kitchen

Creole restaurant

👍👍 My first and truly 5 Star Joint.. Can you say fabulous. Authentic southern cooking. The taste you will never forget. The Catfish was tender, full of pleasant spices, not to hot or over powering, PERFECT. The sweet potatoes, reminded me of my mother's cooking, sweet, tangy honeylicious. The Mac & Che...

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4.50 (515 reviews) (~99.27 km from centre)

Crab Hut

Crab house

Nautical-themed joint serving up buckets of seafood & other Cajun-Creole classics with craft beer.

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4.40 (933 reviews) (~17.14 km from centre)

Louisiana Purchase

Cajun restaurant

Seasonal dishes & cocktails are served in this glamorous restaurant with a terrace.

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4.30 (1.1K reviews) (~8.68 km from centre)

Louisiana Charlie's

Cajun restaurant

Mardi Gras-themed hangout offering BBQ & Cajun-style mains, plus cocktails & waterfront seating.

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4.20 (1.5K reviews) (~7.58 km from centre)

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Chicken restaurant

Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides.

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4.20 (1.4K reviews) (~1.35 km from centre)

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Chicken restaurant

Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides.

$ $$$

4.10 (1.5K reviews) (~19.99 km from centre)

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Chicken restaurant

Louisiana-inspired fast-food chain known for its spicy fried chicken, biscuits & sides.

$ $$$

4.10 (655 reviews) (~9.22 km from centre)

Crab Fever - San Diego

Seafood restaurant

Busy option for Louisiana-style seafood combos & fresh shucked oysters with quirky maritime decor.

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4.10 (560 reviews) (~0.82 km from centre)

Snow & Crab

Seafood restaurant

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4.10 (441 reviews) (~89.76 km from centre)

Q&A Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Creole restaurant

👍👍 Best southern food ever! Chef is from New Orleans! We loved Carly, Whitney and Tony Parking lot across the street and great cocktails. Great portions and perfect for us to grab a few sides. We had the biscuit, jambalaya, collard greens , mac and cheese and dessert and the chef 👨‍🍳 does a great j...

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4.00 (88 reviews) (~63.36 km from centre)