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    Charlie's Creole Kitchen

    4.0 (237 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Josh T.

    Cashew took his family for a couple of days to the RGV and left me alone to doom scroll on FB for new places to try in the DFW area. Since the family was gone, I found this Cajun place where the family might not be all-in if we went together. The restaurant is located in a very, very small strip mall surrounded by a residential area. I do forsee parking being an issue. I was lucky and found a spot in front of the main door. You walk in and seat yourself. As you enter there is a bar to the left that had the world cup games on and quickly you can see it's a small and established place. I had 2 servers who brought my menu and drink. The restroom is located towards the back of the building towards the kitchen. I ordered the blackened catfish with crayfish and rice. The meal comes with a salad. I suggest the Italian which was light and mixed well with the crisp lettuce. Then the meal arrived, average size portion of fish, with the crayfish. Bite one, it's there (Insert the song whoop there it is), Cajun flavor each bite. The blackened taste was strong and spicy with each bite. The rice was amazing, especially mixed with the crayfish. Besides the average portion size for the price, I will be returning and eating the same thing.

    Crawfish
    Suzanne C.

    Stopped by on Fat Tuesday and it was a good crowd size and vibes. Crawfish was decent, good size for this time of year but could use more flavor. $18 for a hurricane which I wasn't expecting but they definitely make them strong. Servers were attentive and checked in frequently.

    1/2 lb crab legs
    Lia B.

    First and foremost, the kitchen is BEYOND FAST. Our food flew out to the table incredibly fast and piping hot. We started with fried crab claws and fried green tomatoes. Tomatoes came with a divine Creole mustard sauce. Opted for the house dressing (parmesan Italian) on my salad and was not disappointed. We had the Monica pasta that was loaded with crawdad tails, baked flounder with grits and spinach, and 1/2 crab legs. The service was exceptional, even on a bustling Friday night with a lively crowd at the bar. Seating is a little loud, but not horribly so. Only complaint is the lack of sweet tea on the menu.

    Mike W.

    Charlie's Creole Kitchen on Lower Greenville is an absolute gem! From the moment we sat down, the whole experience felt like a little trip straight to New Orleans. The vibe is fun and welcoming, and the Mardi Gras décor on the table set the tone right away. We started with the fried boudin balls and hush puppies, and wow -- perfectly crispy on the outside, packed with flavor on the inside, and paired with a sauce that took them over the top. You can tell everything is made with care and authentic Creole flair. The menu has so many incredible options, from seafood boils to blackened classics and po'boys. It's the kind of place where you want to come back again and again just to try something new. The atmosphere is relaxed, the service is friendly, and the flavors are bold and unforgettable. If you're craving true Creole cuisine in Dallas, Charlie's Creole Kitchen on Lower Greenville is a must-visit. Five stars all day long -- we'll definitely be back!

    Red Beans and Rice w/ Sausage
    Jackie D.

    I chose this restaurant for a birthday dinner and they did not disappoint! The food was really good & seasoned! Also had the fried green tomatoes and fried shrimp, which was amazing. Drinks are also great. We will visit here again.

    Crawfish Etouffee
    Kaylee N.

    Cajun cheese fries 5/5 Jambalaya 3/5 - the rice and sausage were flavorful but the chicken was a little dry for me. Étouffée 3.5/5 - good flavor but the crawfish didn't taste very fresh to me Cheesy pasta 2/5 - I know it's a kids dish but I expected it to be a little more flavorful. It was really bland and my kid only took a few bites of it. Service 5/5 - our server was quick to bring our food and checked on us. The place is casual and it was easy for us to find seating. Street parking in front and back but was full so we parked a block away.

    Crab cakes
    Walter W.

    Family owned restaurant specializes in Cajun cuisine. Nawlins style decor enhances the dining experience. Emily was our waitress and her attention to our every need was outstanding, Great bar and the coldest beer on tap. Appetizer choices are plentiful. The seafood fondue is a must. Fresh oysters and boiled peel and eat shrimp is a good start. Two gumbos- seafood and chicken and sausage. Anything fried is delicious. In season, try the crawfish it's mouth watering good. Try the crab cakes too Half crawfish tails and half crawfish etouffee was an awesome plate. Save room for the house prepared key lime pie dessert. Lower Greenville Ave has enjoyed this location for 30 plus years Once you visit you will see why it has stood the test of time.

    1/2 Crawfish Etouffee and 1/2 Fried Crawfish Tails

    .............My opinion, Pass on the crawfish etouffee . But coleslaw was interesting .............................

    Boiled Crawfish!!!
    Gary I.

    1) Boiled Crawfish looked a promising bright red. Pull the tail from the body. Shuck the shell of the tail off to get to the fibrous meat flavoured with piquant, aromatic Cajun-Créole boil mix. A section of corn on the cob & red new potatoes as accompaniments.  I like eating the yellowish-brown "butter" from the head, but found it for the most part tasted stale. Perhaps the crawfish was frozen which is detrimental to the delicate crawfish butter.   Or the Boiled Crawfish had been cooked earlier and had been reheated hours if not a day later which allows the butter to lose its freshness. Anyway, it didn't have the superior flavour of what can be found in New Orleans or West Feliciana Parish.   2) 1/2 Crawfish Étouffée , 1/2 Fried Crawfish:  Excellent, fried, sweet, fibrous crawfish tails covered with what may be corn starch created an Italian fritti like lightness & subtle crispiness. French fries were equally well finished. Must eat them soon to retain that exemplary just fried liveliness.  Étouffée sauce has a buttery, golden reddish, brown tone. Smoothness comes from the toasted, brown roux. May be red mostly from tomato sauce. Just a touch of Cajun-Créole spice blend. If there were any Cajun-Créole Mirepoix of onions, celery, bell pepper, it was finely food processed.  Soupçon of chicken broth to round out and give Umami to the thickened sauce. This version has flavours which are understated & subtle, but can be considered bland by some.  Rice acts as a barrier between the fried items from the Étouffée sauce.  Small, toasted white french bread to sop up the sauce.  The Cole Slaw was sweetened vinegar based with pronounced herbal french thyme, mixture of cabbage and what may be red bell pepper which was supposed to be a palate cleanser between bites of the Étouffée. Problem was its extreme, hyper saltiness which negated its role in refreshing the palate.  1-2a) Abita Purple Haze Lager Raspberry Lager was thirst quenching and had a light fruitiness which was especially appropriate for some of the saltiness that was encountered.  Service here is perfunctory. Not unfriendly, but disinterested. Passing the time and doing just enough to get by. There wasn't any "Laissez les bons temps rouler." joie de vivre at Charlie's Créole Kitchen. The food has its ups and downs.  3- stars for mediocre food & service.

    Coleslaw, too spicy for me
    Maggie L.

    first of all, our server, Emily was absolutely wonderful. She was so patient as hubby made up his mind. I had fried oysters, which were absolutely perfect, correct size, perfect breading, hot, and crisp. hubby had the fried catfish and fried shrimp combo. More food than one person needs to eat. I didn't care for the coleslaw, it was way way too spicy. But as far everything else is concerned , this is my go to place for fried oysters.

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    The food taste worst then can raviolis. Gumbo was terrible. Crawfish etouffee tasted like the gumbo. The lady up front was great.

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    Thank you Walter. You are the best.

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    Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your experience and wish you the best.

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    Everytime we come here the food is great as well as the customer service. My go to is the shrimp po'boy.

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    Monisha we appreciate the feedback and your loyalty

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