Bud's Louisiana Cafe

Bud's Louisiana Cafe is a cajun and creole restaurant Kearny Mesa San Diego located in United States.

9 / 10
152
ratings
  • Phone

    (858) 573-2837

  • Website

    budscafe.com

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  • Type

    Cajun and Creole Restaurant

Address

4320 Viewridge Ave San Diego , CA 92123 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Parking Street
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 51


Keywords:

seafood Southern food po' boys crawfish jalapeño cornbread gumbo Caesar salad casual great value creme brûlée desserts good for dates sweet tea outdoor seating red beans jambalaya rice brunch food lunch chicken
Jon-Samuel Bradley

The Creole pie was delicious, but the flavors of the pecan pie was a bit overpowering for the cheesecake .. Tip, add salt to bring out the full flavor of both cheesecake and the pecan pie .

ᴡ Hildebrand

The pulled pork po'boy and red beans & rice are the best I've had. If you're with someone, have them get the french-uletta and share. Do the creme brulé with bananas foster for dessert .

Conrad & Jenn R.

Excellent waitstaff . Loved the oysters en brochette with remoulade . you had me at bacon wrapped. Gumbo is legit.

Jaz Bee

Ask for the piquante (pronounced like picante ) sauce. It's a hot sauce with a bit of a smokey flavor . So much better than the hot sauce that's already on the table.

Vance Shih

Food and service was amazing. I definitely recommend going if you are in the mood for some good Southern cooking .

Tyler

Cheap , tasty & tucked away. Such a yummy central pit stop for breakfast ! Staff is helpful & coffee is strong!

Annie Downing

The jalapeño cornbread , the crawfish , the jambalaya and the dessert . Everything tastes great here! So delicious! :D

Andrekka Lanier

Blackened catfish , bananas foster creme brulee , shrimp and grits yummers!

Fernando Melendez

Amazing food, great service, unbelievable Beignets . Great experience, all around!

Bill Stacy

Etouffee , beignets , blackened catfish , shrimp and grits . Pretty much everything!!

Evan Lecklider

The BBQ shrimp po boy is delicious! Pair it with a sweet tea Arnold Palmer for maximum effect.

Megan Denise

Yummy food, top notch service! Just stay away from the cosmo...premade ick that shouldn't be allowed at such an establishment...*shudders*

Michelle Stephens

You really can't go wrong because it is all so delicious! Cajun cooking at its best.

dale watson

Super packed for Friday dinner (although worth the wait.) The bigger the party the longer the wait

Colleen Alarcon

Gumbo , oyster Caesar salad , etoufee . Great advice team

Garrett Parker

Just had the gator taquitos ! Fantastic! Been coming here for over 2 years (whenever they were on Ketner and Tierra Santa Blvd) and there menu still continues to expand!

Dallas Oster

I had the chicken and grits . Very delicious.

Shane Martin

Red Beans & Rice with Jalapeno Cornbread is legit

Jolie Novak

Get a jalapeno corn muffin , you won't be sorry!

Brett Higdon

This place is great. Everything is good. Best Caesar salad !

Tim Watts

Enjoyed the Catfish St Charles, very much. Ask for more dressing on the Caesar salad .

Alex

Shrimp and Grits were delicious!

Mizzmaricel

Seafood Bisque and shrimp creola taste so good

Dave Wells

Cajun jambalaya , BBQ shrimp po'boy, bread pudding and sweet tea . THAT is a meal that is hard to beat ANYWHERE in San Diego!

Durward Dunn

The roast beef po-boy is the best I've had outside of N'awlins

Theresa Stevens

The Shrimp and Grits are the best.

Desire' Oliver

The pecan cheesecake is so phenomenal I bought a whole pie <3

robert garrison

The jambalaya is really good.

Jalen Lee

The jambalaya is fantastic

Trisha Jones

The seafood bisque is fantastic. Lots of seafood in it. The jambalaya is a favorite too.

Fred Rodolfo

For starters, try the Creole Caviar and a bottle of Purple Haze .

Courtney Nesom

Louisiana food is on point!

Jaz Bee

Try the catfish st . Charles, its perfect. Leaves enough room for their bread pudding dessert !

Lester Lie

Oyster shooters and jalapeño corn bread

Em Erica

A little bit hidden in an office park

Racquel C

Their fried oyster plate is yummy!

Lyn P

BBQ shrimp po-boy will set your mouth on fire. Wash it down with an Abita or a Blackened Voodoo.

Colleen Alarcon

Great service team!

Eddie Gonzalez

Had the pork hash

Mel Carr

It's all good!

Mark D

Parking and seating is a bit of a premium around here. Place gets packed at noon.

Patti Adams

Wednesday "happyevening". Half price beer and wine !

Roland Hammork

Entire menu

Liza Ellis

The best red beans and rice in California!!! And Sergio is awesome!!!

L J

Place is dope!!!!

Don Harmon

Awesome New Orleans Cuisine. "Family" owned Read more

Liza Ellis

Go to Bud's and make sure to leave room for dessert !!! Read more

Craig Balben

Order the crawfish ettouffe (ay-two-fay)!

Nicole McCleaf

Have lunch on the outdoor patio .

Elizabeth Lain

The catfish st . Charles is amazing

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