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by | February 11, 2026 · 5:00 pm

Dallas Restaurants for Mardi Gras Fun

Mardi Gras is a season of indulgence, music, and deeply rooted culinary tradition. Born from Louisiana’s French and Creole heritage, the festival centers around bold, soulful dishes meant to be shared: steaming bowls of gumbo layered with dark roux, briny crawfish boils piled high on newspaper-lined tables, spicy jambalaya studded with sausage and shrimp, flaky po’boys dripping with remoulade, and sweet King Cake dusted in purple, green, and gold sugar. In Dallas, a city that embraces Southern flavor with enthusiasm, several Cajun and Creole kitchens deliver the spirit — and the spice — of Mardi Gras across a range of dining styles and price points.

Check out our list of favorites for a taste of the bayou this season.

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by | January 2, 2026 · 1:19 pm

The Best Gumbo and Po’boys in New Orleans

New Orleans is a city where food is about taste and history, culture, and tradition. Two of the city’s most iconic dishes—gumbo and po’boys—tell stories of the diverse influences that have shaped this vibrant culinary landscape. Here’s a guide to the best places to experience these dishes, along with a bit of their historical background.

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by | July 3, 2025 · 12:53 pm

Bucky Moonshine’s Bold Southern Flavor

Bucky Moonshine’s in Deep Ellum serves up some of the boldest Southern food in Dallas, no compromises. At the heart of the menu is the catfish—fried or blackened, layered with crawfish cream sauce or simply paired with slaw and a wedge of lemon. The fried version is crisp without being greasy, the fillet thick and flaky, and the seasoning leans just enough into the Louisiana pantry without overwhelming the fish itself.

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by | July 29, 2024 · 4:52 pm

Exploring Gumbo and Where to Find it in NOLA

Gumbo, the hearty and flavorful stew synonymous with New Orleans, is a dish that encapsulates the rich cultural tapestry of the region. A beloved staple of Louisiana cuisine, gumbo is a culinary masterpiece that brings together diverse influences, creating a dish that is as complex in history as it is in flavor.

Gumbo’s origins are as diverse as the city of New Orleans itself. The name “gumbo” is derived from the West African word for okra, “ki ngombo,” reflecting one of the key ingredients in traditional recipes. This dish is a true melting pot, incorporating elements from African, French, Spanish, and Native American culinary traditions.

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by | February 23, 2022 · 8:34 am

Great Gumbos For Mardi Gras Fun And Games

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Gumbo is that delicious pot of stew that starts off with a roux, that chocolate brown thickener that gives gumbo its distinctive hue and rich flavor. In New Orleans a meat-based gumbo may consist of chicken, turtle, duck, squirrel, rabbit or alligator. Seafood-based gumbo generally has shrimp, crab, and sometimes oysters. Most varieties of gumbo are seasoned with a special mirepoix consisting of onions, bell pepper, and celery, or what they call the Holy Trinity. Today, most people are familiar with seafood gumbo and chicken and sausage gumbo.  

Let’s check in to some of our favorite places in Dallas that make a mean bowl of gumbo just in time for Fat Tuesday dining. Continue reading →

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by | October 12, 2017 · 10:15 am

The Best Gumbo in Dallas 2017 Edition

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Today is National Gumbo Day so we are celebrating as we only know how, with a giant list of fantastic places to enjoy your favorite bowl of goodness.

Gumbo is that delicious pot of stew that starts off with a roux, that chocolate brown thickener that gives gumbo its distinctive hue and rich flavor. In New Orleans a meat-based gumbo may consist of chicken, turtle, duck, squirrel, rabbit or alligator. Seafood-based gumbo generally has shrimp, crab, and sometimes oysters. Most varieties of gumbo are seasoned with a special mirepoix consisting of onions, bell pepper, and celery, or what they call the Holy Trinity. Today, most people are familiar with seafood gumbo and chicken and sausage gumbo.   Continue reading →

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by | October 12, 2017 · 9:22 am

Celebrating a $5 Lunch And So Much More

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A $5 lunch is difficult at best to come by unless you are thinking fast food, and even then you would be hard pressed to find much at all. The good people at Lovers Seafood have come to the rescue today. Let’s take a look.

In celebration of National Gumbo Day Lovers Seafood is serving up their delicious gumbo for a mere five bucks – all day. That is a bargain, but is there more? Continue reading →

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by | February 23, 2017 · 3:58 pm

KNON’s 16th Annual Gumbo Throwdown Feb 26

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Release your inner Cajun this weekend at Poor David’s Pub located on Lamar in Dallas Sunday, February 26th where KNON will host an evening of  fun New Orleans style. Look for one hell of a gumbo competition with some pretty terrific chefs turning out their best. Continue reading →

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