Wow! Meat was so flavorful, but star of the meal was their daily special, the catfish lacombe! It was so juicy and well cooked, would love to come back and try other food! Also the beignets was so powder sweet and yummmyyyy.

A must go to place when you're visiting San Diego. We came right when they're open and the place got busy quick. Food that we got was delicious. Everything on the menu looks yummy and I can't wait to go back and try more things. Ambience is nice, quiet space and they also have an outdoor space if you're bringing your furry pups.

Walking in felt like walking into an actual house. So many dishes to choose from. I had the chicken po'boy which was absolutely delicious! We had the alligator pork sausage and fried pickles for an appetizer. Best fried pickles hands down!! Our server was so pleasant and treated us like good friends. There's no doubt we will be coming back soon. Thank you for an outstanding dinner and for putting your love into every bite!!

Bud's is so fire. It's tucked away in an office park but don't let that fool you - it's some of the best food I've had in SD. Service was attentive and kind and the restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered the creole caviar, shrimp and grits sub for cheesy grits, and fried catfish. The shrimp and grits were amazing. The shrimp was juicy and the sauce was delicious with the grits tying everything together. Probably the best shrimp and grits I've had lol. We'd never heard of creole caviar but my partner loved it - he said it was rich in umami and paired really well with the French bread. Check them out and you won't be disappointed.

This place is an absolute hidden gem in San Diego. It's in a small business area near Kearny Mesa. The restaurant is small but very inviting. The wait staff were all very nice. I got the Blackened Catfish with a side of Red Beans and Rice. The first bite of both were so flavorful and had the perfect mix of spices to them. My GF got the Fried Catfish which was also fried perfectly and was very good as well. The only negative I had was that the restaurant adds on a 4% surcharge without stating it on the menu. I was told by my waitress that it is for the staff's health benefits. I'm fine that this is what it goes to, but I was under the impression that it was a law to state a surcharge was being added to all bills in California.

This place was great for a weekday lunch with plenty of indoor and shaded outdoor seating on the patio. Lots of iconic southern dishes to choose from, including po boys, gumbo, jambalayas and more. I had the crawfish etouffee and that was absolutely a great choice. The service was friendly and I didn't mind that because it was quite busy, that the food took a little bit to come out, it was nice to enjoy sitting on the patio with an Arnold Palmer. My etouffee was fantastic, full of chunks of crawfish tail and I mashed the little scoop of rice into the sauce to soak it all up. Not a drop was left on the plate and I was stuffed, which was unfortunate because I didn't leave room to try the desserts. I had a bite of the blacked catfish po boy and while the fish was cooked well, there was a lot of seasoning where it was a bit too salty for my taste.

Crawfish étouffée was so good here! I also had the fried catfish with the "Taste of New Orleans." It's hard to find good Creole food anywhere outside of New Orleans, but I think we have a winner here! Our server (I think it was Rigo?) was excellent! Super enthusiastic, friendly and attentive! The hostess (don't know her name) wasn't friendly at all, and was too loud when telling the servers to bus tables... was a weird vibe with her. The beignets were meh. Definitely nothing like Cafe Du Monde, but can't really go wrong with heavily sugared fried dough, can we?

After several visits & trying different dishes each time, I must say this place is consistently wonderful! The quality & quantity of food is certainly a great value with comforting, delectable flavor. I enjoy pairing my food with iced tea - sometimes sweet, sometimes half unsweetened. Both ways perfect. The Taste of New Orleans, Mardi Gras Pasta, Crawfish Etoufee, Chicken & Grits, Alligator Sausage + Fried Pickles, Creole Caviar, and probably a few other things... have EACH been really great! Dessert: Obviously, beignets! Duh... these are the perfect texture & I love the strawberry on the side The banana pudding is delicious too I usually enjoy sitting outside on the patio, but today we were seated inside, which was pleasant as well. Each time we have had good service by different people & I'm glad to see that is also consistent. If you're looking for Louisiana food, this is a must visit! If you're unfamiliar with Créole vs Cajun food, I will say this is kind of a middle ground between the two with a slight edge on the Cajun side, but you'll be satiated regardless! I'm Créole myself & this is a solid favorite spot

WOW! What a hidden gem in San Diego, and a very delicious, flavorful, and beautiful gem! Definitely check this place out for your next Cajun craving! Tucked away and hidden in an industrial complex, Bud's Louisiana Cafe serves amazing southern dishes for reasonable prices! Interior is elegant with nice artworks, but still casual enough for everyone. Service was great all around. $8.50 Cup Seafood Bisque...creamy, tasty, and filled with seafood! $8.50 Cup Seafood gumbo...fragrant, tasty, and filled wit seafood! $26 Taste of New Orleans...a huge generous portion of Crawfish Etouffee! There were a solid 12-15 crawfish tails, all tender and juicy, over rice, and covered in the flavorful sauce, that was a perfect amount of spiciness. $22 Blackened Catfish...perfectly cooked with the sweet, juicy, gamey catfish meat, with a lovely butter Cajun seasoning on top, so good! Nice green beans and rice along side it.