Southern
Prejean's
Lafayette, Louisiana
Why stop here: Prejean's is a $$ southern pick in Lafayette. Order Crawfish etouffee.
CuisineSouthern
Price$$
TownLafayette
Carencro Cajun landmark of three decades serving gumbo, crawfish etouffee and boudin beneath a giant gator and live Cajun music.
What to order
Crawfish etouffee
At Prejean's, Roamward highlights Crawfish etouffee because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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