What should I order at Tad's Louisiana Cooking | Cajun • Creole?
Tad's Louisiana Cooking | Cajun • Creole
Catfish
Frequently recommended in different forms, with reviewers calling it amazing, delicious, and one of the best dishes on the menu.
Crawfish Queso
Called perfection and praised as a strong appetizer choice, with multiple reviewers specifically highlighting its flavor.
Gumbo
Described as the best gumbo one reviewer had in a restaurant setting, standing out as a top Cajun dish.
Hush Puppies
Praised as some of the best ever, with reviewers emphasizing how flavorful and satisfying they were.
Crawfish Étouffée
Recommended for its rich flavor and paired well with catfish; reviewers found it especially memorable and worth ordering.
Cajun Fish Po Boy
Specifically described as phenomenal, making it one of the standout sandwich options mentioned in the reviews.
Crab Cake Appetizer
Highlighted as delicious and part of an overall phenomenal meal, making it a well-liked starter.
Angus Ribeye Steak
One reviewer said it was superb, showing the restaurant also does well with steak dishes beyond Cajun seafood.
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM to 10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
About Tad's Louisiana Cooking | Cajun • Creole
Tad's Louisiana Cooking | Cajun • Creole is a Cajun, Creole, seafood, breakfast, and family restaurant in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Reviewers consistently praise the crawfish, crawfish queso, catfish, gumbo, hush puppies, and beignet fries, along with large portions that often leave leftovers. The restaurant is also described as having quick seating at times, though busy periods can bring waits and slower service. It is wheelchair accessible at the entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating.
Amenities & services
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked questions
What is Tad's Louisiana Cooking known for?
It is especially known for crawfish, including fresh boiled crawfish and crawfish queso, plus Cajun seafood plates like catfish and gumbo. Reviewers also repeatedly mention beignet fries and say the portions are large enough to take home leftovers.
What dishes are most recommended at Tad's Louisiana Cooking?
The most frequently highlighted items are crawfish queso, beignet fries, chicken fried steak, seafood salad, and catfish. Reviewers also call out the Cajun fish po boy, AYCE catfish, gumbo, and hush puppies as standout choices.
What is the atmosphere like at Tad's Louisiana Cooking?
The setting is described as a casual, bar-and-restaurant style place with TVs and music, and several reviewers compare it to a chain-style dining room but with Cajun food. It works well for families and groups, though some reviews note it can get noisy when the bar and dining room are busy.
Is Tad's Louisiana Cooking a good value, and what is the price range?
Reviewers say prices are a little expensive, but the large portions and leftovers make the meal feel worth it. The value is strongest on filling plates like catfish, gumbo, and AYCE catfish, where diners mention getting a lot of food for the price.
How busy does Tad's Louisiana Cooking get, and should I expect a wait?
Busy times can mean a wait to be seated, with reviews mentioning about 15 minutes on one visit and up to an hour during peak periods like holidays. Even when the kitchen is backed up, reviewers say the food is often worth the wait.
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