The Cajun Experience Menu
Step into The Cajun Experience, an authentic Cajun/Creole restaurant located in Leesburg, VA, offering a true taste of Louisiana cuisine. From seafood platters to Crawfish Etouffee, each dish is bursting with flavor and tradition. The menu features classics like Jambalaya and Red Beans and Sausage, as well as unique creations like Steak Dianne with a choice of Cajun sauces. Don't miss the Lagniappe Special, a sampling of Cajun favorites in one platter. The Gumbo & Sides selection includes seafood gumbo and Craw Mac & Cheese, while desserts like Linda's Bread Pudding and Cafe Du Monde Beignets satisfy any sweet tooth. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, as praised by satisfied customers, make dining at The Cajun Experience an unforgettable experience. So, come indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Cajun country at The Cajun Experience.
Starters
BBQ Shrimp Ma Cherie
Whole shrimp simmered in Abita Turbo Dog beer and Worcestershire herb butter sauce served with French bread for dipping
Fried Oyster Basket
Gulf Oysters deep-fried in a Cajun batter, served with a side of Remoulade Sauce for dipping
Fried Shrimp Basket
Whole shrimp deep-fried in a Cajun batter, served with a side of Remoulade Sauce for dipping
Fried Crawfish Basket
Deep-fried Crawfish in a Cajun batter, served with a side of Remoulade Sauce for dipping
Fried Catfish Basket
Deep-fried Catfish in a Cajun batter, served with a side of Remoulade Sauce for dipping
Fried Gator Bites
Deep-fired Gator in a Cajun batter, served with a side of Remoulade Sauce for dipping
Oyster Trio
4 Fried Oyster, 4 Charbroiled Oyster and 4 Raw Oysters
Cajun Fried Pickles
Deep-fried Pickles in a Cajun batter, served with a side of Remoulade Sauce for dipping
Fried Craw Mac & Cheese Balls
Louisiana Crawfish with creamy mac and cheese rolled into a ball and deep-fried, served with a side of Remoulade Sauce for dipping
Fried Boudin Balls
Our chef's house recipe of savory pork and rice boulettes fried golden (3 Ball)
Fried Okra
Okra battered and deep-fried, served with a side of Ranch Sauce for dipping
Crawfish Pies
Louisiana Crawfish with creamy sauce cooked into a sweet tart pastry (2)
Hushpuppy Basket
Sweet corn hushpuppies mixed with Cajun seasonings and deep fried
Blk Shrimp Salad
12 Gulf shrimp blackened in a butter sauce served on a bed of lettuce with cheese, cucumbers, red onions and tomatoes
Blk Chicken Salad
Chicken breast blackened in a butter sauce served on a bed of lettuce with cheese, cucumbers, red onions and tomatoes
Fried Catfish Salad
Deep-fried catfish served on a bed of lettuce with cheese, cucumbers, red onions and tomatoes
Fried Shrimp Salad
Deep-fried shrimp served on a bed of lettuce with cheese, cucumbers, red onions and tomatoes
Salads
Kids
Fried Shrimp w/ Chips
Fried Chicken Strips w/ Chips
Sausage w/ Chips
Mac and Cheese
Cajun Seafood Platter
Fried Shrimp, Oysters, Crawfish and Catfish on a bed of homemade potato chips served with a side of Corn Maque Choux
The Cajun Variety
A third of Crawfish Etouffee, Jambalaya and Shrimp Maque Choux with a side of Corn Bread
The Cajun Mix
A half of your choice of Crawfish Etouffee, Jambalaya or Shrimp Maque Choux or Red Beans and Sausage with a side of Corn Bread
Crawfish Etouffee
Louisiana crawfish tail meat cooked in a creamy butter sauce with the "trinity" and served over rice with a side of Corn Bread
Crawfish Half & Half
A Combination of crawfish Etouffee and fried crawfish tails served around a mound of steamed white rice with Hushpuppies and garlic bread
Steak Dianne
A Prime 8oz filet mignon cooked to perfection covered with your choice of sauce: Crawfish Etouffee, BBQ Shrimp Ma Cherie
Jambalaya
A blend of Andouille Sausage, Chicken and Shrimp, Trinity and tomatoes cooked in with rice with a Side of Corn Bread
Shrimp Maque Choux
Shrimp cooked into a spicy corn trinity mix, served over rice with a side of Corn Bread
Red Beans and Sausage
Traditional Red Beans ans Andouille Sausage cooked overnight with a side of Corn Bread
Lagniappe Special
5 small plates of all the Cajun Experience Favorites: Crawfish Beignet; Boudin, Hushpuppies, Crawmac and Cheese Ball; Jambalaya; Fried Catfish; Cafe Du Monde Beignets
Entrees
Gumbo & Sides
Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp, crawfish, & crabmeat simmered in a rich stock and a dark roux
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Our award winning Gumbo - it doesn't get any better than this!
Craw Mac & Cheese
Louisiana Crawfish with creamy mac and cheese baked and topped with cheddar Cheese
Cup of Red Beans and Sausage
Overnight cooked Red Beans and Andouille Sausage with Rice
Cup Corn Maque Choux
Corn cooked down with the "Trinity" and tomatoes with a touch of butter sauce
Cup of Potato Salad
Boiled potatoes cooked down with the Cajun seasoning, with a mixture of dressing and topped with paprika
Corn Bread
Sweet "Cast Ironed" Baked cornbread with butter
Fried Shrimp
Blackened Shrimp
Fried Oysters
Fried Chicken
Andouille Sausage
Fried Veggie
Fried Catfish
Fried Crawfish
Fried Alligator
Poboys
Desserts
Banana's Forter
Banana's cook in a sugar, cinnamon, buttered choc sauce, topped with a scoop of vanilla Ice Cream!
Linda's Bread Pudding
From the Levee town of Melville, we feature Linda's (my aunt) special bread pudding
Chocolate filled Beignets
Cafe Du Monde Beignets
From the French Quarters of New Orleans you will find a famous fried donut covered in powder sugar that will melt in your mouth
Banana Pudding
Banana pudding. speaks for itself
