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Welcome to Bud's Café

San Diego's home for authentic cajun cuisine. 8x winner of Best Southern Cuisine San Diego.

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Everything's Homemade Here at Bud's.

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

Authentic Cajun Cuisine

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We are an authentic Creole restaurant that specializes in the traditional dishes of "The Big Easy".

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Cajun Seasoning

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Rendezvous Rub Cajun Seasoning

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Bayou Blaze Cajun Seasoning

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The Trio Cajun Seasonings

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Based on 1560 Reviews
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Joe Richland
July 19, 2024
Always super busy, for good reason. Wait in line for the the superior food and solid efficiency given the flood of customers they always have
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Daniel F
July 19, 2024
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E Olsen
July 16, 2024
Good, real food from people, as far as I know, are from Louisiana.
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Mary Tezino
July 14, 2024
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Lexie Frye
July 13, 2024
Excellent creole cuisine
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Bri Ehm
July 12, 2024
Always an absolute delight in this hidden gem. In the words of hubby, "You could blindfold me and have me throw a dart at the menu, and I'll eat anything it lands on." From start to finish, all plates were packed with great flavor and freshness. Was VERY impressed with how scrumptious the parmesan grits were. One of our colleagues from the South even said the food was the "closest thing to home" he could find in San Diego. Highly recommend the Cajun velvet--seriously one of the sexiest desserts I've ever tasted.
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Christy Harris
July 6, 2024
Blackened catfish was so yummy. The green beans it came with were spicy too and I loved them! I highly recommend trying this place out of you like seafood. They also were nice enough to accommodate a vegetarian in our group with their pasta.
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  • Have you ever had a Poboy 🤔 Tender, juicy, pulled pork meat along with barbecue mayo, and house made coleslaw makes for the best sandwich you’ll ever have! Every Poboy at Buds Louisiana Café comes on fresh French baguettes made by the local Paris bakery 🇫🇷 If you’ve never had one before, share this with a friend and plan your next lunch spot on us. #sandwhich #sandiegofood #pulledpork
  • Catfish in San Diego? You better believe it! 🔥 At Bud’s Louisiana Café, we’re serving up authentic Southern flavors right here in Southern California. Try our Catfish LaCombe—blackened to perfection, topped with a rich brandy cream sauce, crawfish tails, and mushrooms. One bite, and you’ll think you’re in Louisiana! 🇺🇸⚜️ San Diego may be known for tacos, but trust us, this Southern comfort food delivers. Come get a taste of the bayou by the beach! 🌊 Tag a friend who needs to try this! 👇 #CajunInCali #SouthernFood #SanDiegoEats #budslouisianacafe
  • Fan of pulled pork sandwich’s? This Po Boy from Bud’s Louisiana Cafe in San Diego is sure to satisfy those cravings 🤤
  • Crawfish is my favorite thing… EVER, in the history of forever, I think about crawfish everyday, I think about crawfish all night long, I stay awake no sleeping because i’m thinking about crawfish 🦞
  • If this reel finds you, it’s a sign.
  • Shrimp n grits y’all
  • Smoky, spicy, and loaded with flavor—this Andouille Po’ Boy is next-level! 🌭🔥 One bite, and you’re in New Orleans (no passport needed). Get yours today at Bud’s Louisiana Café! Tag a friend who’s in! 👇⚜️
  • Did chef cheat? Let us know in the comments 😂 #restaurant
  • Can I get some more light please? Every share this gets we will add another light :) #restaurant #lighting #pov #dailymemes
  • Lemon cheesecake 🍋 with strawberry 🍓 coulis; is there really any better way to end a meal ;)
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