Cajun Queen – American
Stepping into this lively sanctuary of Southern soul, guests are instantly enveloped by the intoxicating aroma of bubbling butter and piquant spices that define authentic Louisiana-style cooking. The kitchen transforms fresh seafood into golden, crispy treasures and succulent BBQ shrimp bathed in rich, peppery sauces, while the velvety depth of a classic crawfish etoufee offers a comforting embrace of the bayou. Every bite captures the spirited, festive essence of a New Orleans celebration, making each visit feel like a soulful escape to the heart of the French Quarter.
Cajun Queen, Lamar Avenue, Elizabeth, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28204, United States https://cajunqueen.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- BBQ Shrimp (Small) - $11.95: Butter, garlic, beer, and Cajun spices Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Shrimp (Large) - $17.95: Butter, garlic, beer, and Cajun spices Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Fried Oysters (Half Order) - $14.95: Breaded and fried oysters, tomato remoulade sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Fried Oysters (Full Order) - $20.95: Breaded and fried oysters, tomato remoulade sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Scampi Appetizer - $15.95: Crawfish tails, garlic, white wine, scallions, parsley, Bayou Blend spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cajun Popcorn - $15.95: Breaded and flash-fried crawfish tails, house made sherry remoulade Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $10.95: Breaded green tomatoes, tomato remoulade, baby lettuces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Pickles - $9: Hand-battered pickle slices, creole tartar sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appetizer Special - $15.95 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Second Course
- Crawfish Etoufee (Second Course) - $15.95: Crawfish, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Order Washday Blues - $10.95: Red beans, rice, grilled andouille sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo (Cup) - $4.95: Vegetables, filé spices, shrimp, crabmeat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Gumbo (Bowl) - $6.95: Vegetables, filé spices, shrimp, crabmeat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $4: Mixed-greens, shredded purple cabbage, cucumber, carrots Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $6: Romaine lettuce, croutons, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Creole - $19.95: Chicken, tomato-base sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Diane - $19.95: Chicken, mushrooms, garlic, butter, green onions, parsley, Queen Magic Spices, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Étouffée - $19.95: Chicken, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi - $21.95: Shrimp, butter, garlic, scallions, parsley, rice, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp and Grits - $24.95: Blackened shrimp, stone-ground creamy grits, creole sauce, andouille sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Entrée - $21.95: Shrimp, butter, garlic, beer, Cajun/Creole spices, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Creole - $20.95: Shrimp, tomato-base sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Diane - $20.95: Shrimp, mushrooms, garlic, butter, green onions, parsley, Queen Magic Spices, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Étouffée - $20.95: Shrimp, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Scampi Entrée - $23.95: Crawfish tails, garlic, white wine, scallions, parsley, Bayou Blend spices, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Chop (14 oz) - $27.95: Fire-grilled French-cut pork chop, Southwestern BBQ sauce, Cajun-spiced roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wash Day Blues - $19.95: Red beans, rice, grilled andouille sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Creole - $23.95: Crawfish, tomato-base sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crawfish Étouffée - $23.95: Crawfish, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creole 3 Way - $25.95: Chicken, shrimp, crawfish, tomato-base sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Étouffée 3 Way - $25.95: Chicken, shrimp, crawfish, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Plate - $22.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon - $24: Wild-caught Atlantic salmon, choice of crawfish/artichoke/white wine sauce or shrimp/tasso ham/mushroom topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi - $24: Mahi-mahi, choice of crawfish/artichoke/white wine sauce or shrimp/tasso ham/mushroom topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia - $21: Tilapia, choice of crawfish/artichoke/white wine sauce or shrimp/tasso ham/mushroom topping Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye Steak (16oz) - $34.95: Blackened ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner
- Blackened Catfish - $20.95: Farm-raised catfish, special spice mixture, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken - $20.95: Chicken breast, special spice mixture, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Pork Tenderloin - $26.95: Pork tenderloin, chorizo black bean sauce, chipotle chili cream, fried plantains, pineapple salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bayou Platter - $25.95: Blackened catfish and chicken, red beans and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Orleans Platter - $27.95: Fried catfish, shrimp, scallops, oysters, red beans and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters Entrée - $24.95: Fried oysters, steamed broccoli, choice of garlic mashed potatoes or coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Entrée - $21.95: Fried shrimp, steamed broccoli, choice of garlic mashed potatoes or coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Half and Half - $24.95: Fried oysters and shrimp, steamed broccoli, choice of garlic mashed potatoes or coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Catfish Entrée - $21.95: Salt & pepper fried catfish, steamed broccoli, choice of garlic mashed potatoes or coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Cajun Pasta - $26: Blackened chicken, mushrooms, andouille sausage, artichokes, roasted red peppers, tri-colored cheese tortellini, tomato romano cheese cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Andouille Sausage - $5.95 Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grits - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Red Beans and Rice - $6 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Broccoli - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantains - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bread - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Diane Top - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Little Gators
- Kids Chicken - $6.95: Hand-battered fried chicken breast, french fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Shrimp - $6.95: Hand-battered and fried shrimp, french fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid Catfish - $6.95: Hand-battered catfish filet, french fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Pecan Pie - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Oreo Cheesecake - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Key Lime Pie - $6.95
- Cookie Pie - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
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