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: high-protein, low-carb, nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, keto, vegan, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, low-fodmap, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, aip, carnivore, raw-food, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- BBQ Shrimp (Small) - $11.95: Butter, garlic, beer, and Cajun spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins
- BBQ Shrimp (Large) - $17.95: Butter, garlic, beer, and Cajun spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins
- Cajun Fried Oysters (Half Order) - $14.95: Breaded and fried oysters, tomato remoulade sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cajun Fried Oysters (Full Order) - $20.95: Breaded and fried oysters, tomato remoulade sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crawfish Scampi Appetizer - $15.95: Crawfish tails, garlic, white wine, scallions, parsley, Bayou Blend spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Cajun Popcorn - $15.95: Breaded and flash-fried crawfish tails, house made sherry remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $10.95: Breaded green tomatoes, tomato remoulade, baby lettuces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Pickles - $9: Hand-battered pickle slices, creole tartar sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Appetizer Special - $15.95
- Crawfish Etoufee (Second Course) - $15.95: Crawfish, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- 1/2 Order Washday Blues - $10.95: Red beans, rice, grilled andouille sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Seafood Gumbo (Cup) - $4.95: Vegetables, filé spices, shrimp, crabmeat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Seafood Gumbo (Bowl) - $6.95: Vegetables, filé spices, shrimp, crabmeat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- House Salad - $4: Mixed-greens, shredded purple cabbage, cucumber, carrots Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Caesar Salad - $6: Romaine lettuce, croutons, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, dijon mustard, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Chicken Creole - $19.95: Chicken, tomato-base sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Chicken Diane - $19.95: Chicken, mushrooms, garlic, butter, green onions, parsley, Queen Magic Spices, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Étouffée - $19.95: Chicken, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Scampi - $21.95: Shrimp, butter, garlic, scallions, parsley, rice, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp and Grits - $24.95: Blackened shrimp, stone-ground creamy grits, creole sauce, andouille sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Entrée - $21.95: Shrimp, butter, garlic, beer, Cajun/Creole spices, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Creole - $20.95: Shrimp, tomato-base sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Diane - $20.95: Shrimp, mushrooms, garlic, butter, green onions, parsley, Queen Magic Spices, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Étouffée - $20.95: Shrimp, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crawfish Scampi Entrée - $23.95: Crawfish tails, garlic, white wine, scallions, parsley, Bayou Blend spices, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pork Chop (14 oz) - $27.95: Fire-grilled French-cut pork chop, Southwestern BBQ sauce, Cajun-spiced roasted potatoes, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Wash Day Blues - $19.95: Red beans, rice, grilled andouille sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Crawfish Creole - $23.95: Crawfish, tomato-base sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Crawfish Étouffée - $23.95: Crawfish, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Creole 3 Way - $25.95: Chicken, shrimp, crawfish, tomato-base sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Étouffée 3 Way - $25.95: Chicken, shrimp, crawfish, dark roux-based sauce, peppers, onions, celery, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vegetable Plate - $22.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon - $24: Wild-caught Atlantic salmon, choice of crawfish/artichoke/white wine sauce or shrimp/tasso ham/mushroom topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Mahi Mahi - $24: Mahi-mahi, choice of crawfish/artichoke/white wine sauce or shrimp/tasso ham/mushroom topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Tilapia - $21: Tilapia, choice of crawfish/artichoke/white wine sauce or shrimp/tasso ham/mushroom topping Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
- Ribeye Steak (16oz) - $34.95: Blackened ribeye, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Blackened Catfish - $20.95: Farm-raised catfish, special spice mixture, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Blackened Chicken - $20.95: Chicken breast, special spice mixture, garlic mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Blackened Pork Tenderloin - $26.95: Pork tenderloin, chorizo black bean sauce, chipotle chili cream, fried plantains, pineapple salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Bayou Platter - $25.95: Blackened catfish and chicken, red beans and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- New Orleans Platter - $27.95: Fried catfish, shrimp, scallops, oysters, red beans and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Oysters Entrée - $24.95: Fried oysters, steamed broccoli, choice of garlic mashed potatoes or coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Shrimp Entrée - $21.95: Fried shrimp, steamed broccoli, choice of garlic mashed potatoes or coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Half and Half - $24.95: Fried oysters and shrimp, steamed broccoli, choice of garlic mashed potatoes or coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Catfish Entrée - $21.95: Salt & pepper fried catfish, steamed broccoli, choice of garlic mashed potatoes or coleslaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cajun Pasta - $26: Blackened chicken, mushrooms, andouille sausage, artichokes, roasted red peppers, tri-colored cheese tortellini, tomato romano cheese cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Andouille Sausage - $5.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Grits - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Red Beans and Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Steamed Broccoli - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Plantains - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Cole Slaw - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Side Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Bread - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Diane Top - $3
- Kids Chicken - $6.95: Hand-battered fried chicken breast, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kids Shrimp - $6.95: Hand-battered and fried shrimp, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Kid Catfish - $6.95: Hand-battered catfish filet, french fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Pecan Pie - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- 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, Nut-Free, Pescatarian