This was the best soul food we've ever had! The fried shrimp, catfish, red snapper, and chicken were all perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The cornbread was hands down the best we've ever tasted. We also learned they have live music on Saturdays, and their Saturday menu includes fresh beignets, which we're excited to come back and try. If you're in Oxnard, this place is definitely a must try! read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

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The black eye peas were off everything was spiced to high hell the service is negative and full of sass. Don't come here unless you want to be treated like a dog. Worse than a dog. Told him the beans were off and had the nerve to lie and say they were made the morning of ! It smelled like spoiled milk! I really didn't even tell him because I wanted money back but PLEASE DONT SERVE THAT TO NO ONE ELSE! I spent over 100$ 120$ the least I expected was no spoiled food. Everything was ok not amazing but we really don't have great soul food in Ventura county this one is a tad better than cjs but still mid, just trek yourself to la for more decent options or somewhere else because this ain't it! I used to like this place some what but the guy in there is different, he had an attitude while naming off my items and showing me what I got, they put cat fish in my bag and told him I didn't get that and said I did, and then I pointed out the receipt stapled on the bag and not even an apology! Then forgot my yams anyways. This place needs new staff whole heartedly even saw him arguing with someone else in the back. HE DOES NOT NEEED OR SHOULD NOT BE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE. Amen. Edited: I'm starting to feel sick and the peach cobbler does not taste right . He called me to berate and argue with me after this post. Don't come here if you want to have a decent day. read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

1st Timer here, I asked the lady taking my order about "po boys" and which are the top sellers and the older lady working the back came up and made a rude ass comment about " they are all top sellers" and walked away all rude talking smack. There was no reason to be rude homegirl, I was just trying to order cuz there's no pictures on ur menu and i was curious... I've had their food before and the fried chicken peices were dry and small, I had to put Cajun sparkle from Popeyes. That was the 4 piece chicken meals. I worked at a fried chicken spot in Oxnard and we Never spoke to our customers like that. I'm all about mom and pops shops and yeah I let shit slide but we were gonna eat and just cancelled and left, I didn't feel welcome or wanted straight up. Top it off they put banana pudding on the receipt even tho they DIDN'T HAVE ANY IN STOCK! Scandalous. I'm all for respect and making the customer being appreciated and welcome 80% of profits are returning customers. I will not be doing business here at all. read more

The food was amazing! I had the shrimp Po'Boy and my daughter had the 2pc Fried Chicken (Leg & Wing) with macaroni and cheese and corn bread. The service was fantastic, was a husband, wife and daughter operation and they were down right hospitable. The ambience was average but they did have an area for live music, which they said they have on the weekends! A must try and I will definitely be back to try some gator and gumbo!! read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Shrimp Po'Boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

DD order I've ordered the shrimp dinner a few times and it is absolutely delicious. The shrimp are fresh fry to perfection just. Mmmmmmmmm today. I tried the wings and they did not disappoint. I absolutely love Cajun Country café. I have not been here in person but I am going to add it to my list but it is a faithful Sunday DoorDash order for me. read more

Tried for first time today. Excited the place looked cute and wanted to eat gumbo since I haven't been back to New Orleans in a long time. The gentleman was kind and courteous welcoming me in. The bad experience was with the server, who asked me how my meal was after I was finished. I mentioned it was good but a bit too salty for me. Her confrontation was unprofessional - saying that I was wrong because she cooked the food herself and she knows it's not salty. I apologized that it wasn't to my taste and she accused me of eating something before that made it feel saltier. I politely let her know it was my first meal of the day and asked to pay right away. I left but do not feel comfortable returning - feedback is asked but not welcomed here. Regret trying here. read more

I ordered the gumbo. It's a complete different type of gumbo that I'm used too. This one is more soupy. Watery and honestly, I didn't even know if I like it or not. It has some meat, sausages and crab legs, some shredded chicken meat mixed with the rice and the soup. No okra, No beans, not spicy at all. Grayish watery gumbo. On the side, I was given like a tapatio kind of spicy sauce. The other one that I got is shrimp creole. NOW.... This is yummy. More like the gumbo that I frequent. Thick stew, shrimp, perfect spice. Love this!. Staff are super kind and friendly. Extra star for them. I'm coming back for more Shrimp creole!! read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Shrimp creole - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

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Everything we got was so delicious, we are already planning to come back to try more of their menu. On top of the yummy food, the hospitality made us feel like family. Definitely a must try!! read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Top: Catfish Dinner (2pc) with collard greens and jambalaya Bottom: 2 pc Fried Chicken Dinner with Mac & Cheese Side of Cajun fries small - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

I was in town and trying to figure out where to eat and I'm happy I remembered I haven't had a Po'boy in a while from Cajun Country Cafe. The food is made when we ordered it, fresh. We ordered the catfish salad and a shrimp Po'boy along with peach cobbler and ice cream for dessert. Everything was delicious! Portion sizes were good and I feel that they were generous (always have been) with the shrimp and catfish for the salad. We love this place. The staff was friendly and upbeat. I haven't been here in a while and it's great to see the seating area has expanded. There is also a stage for live music. read more

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The food was great the service was great and the atmosphere was great. This is the only restaurant of it's kind in Ventura

First time trying Cajun Country Cafe. Definitely did not know what to order for dinner. The two men were very friendly & patient with us. They let us take as much time as we needed to study the menu lol. Tried the combination dinner w/ Catfish, Red Snapper & Shrimp. So good! The sides were great too. I tried these & liked them all: collard greens, red beans & rice, Mac & Cheese, even the potato salad. We devoured the cornbread & fried chicken. Ordered Gumbo To Go. It was salty for my liking. I added more rice to it, to help with the saltiness & to soak up the soup. Felt welcomed, had Great service here & great recommendations. I would definitely come back & try more. Will try to visit again sometime soon. read more

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It smelled so good from the moment you walk in due to the food. They are very welcoming, kind and can help you if you aren't sure what to order. The food speaks for itself, jam packed with flavor and depth that go well separately or together . A go to for fried chicken, mac and cheese, as well as collard greens. read more

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As a New Orleans native who's been searching for a taste of home since moving to California, I've found that most places outside Louisiana claiming to serve Cajun food try but often miss the mark. Cajun Country Cafe, however, gets it just right. I was pleased to learn that the owner is from New Orleans and his wife is from Natchitoches, Louisiana. Their recipes are over 100 years old. The interior feels like a cozy mom-and-pop shop you'd find back in New Orleans, with a welcoming vibe that matches the flavor of the food. I ordered the catfish plate with red beans and collard greens. The catfish was cooked perfectly--crispy and flavorful breading on the outside, moist and flaky inside. The red beans were a pleasant surprise, with a nice spice level that reminded me of home. They were tender, with that smoky flavor you expect on a Monday in New Orleans--if you know, you know. The collard greens were also tender and well-seasoned. I took a shrimp po'boy to go, along with a bowl of gumbo. The po'boy was good, even though it wasn't on traditional French bread. That specific bread is hard to replicate outside New Orleans due to the local environment, so I can't fault them for it. The gumbo was the only item that didn't impress me. I enjoy spicy food, but the black pepper was overpowering and masked the other flavors for my taste. There's a stage inside where they sometimes have live music. If this place were back home in New Orleans, I'd be a regular. I highly recommend giving it a try if you're looking for something with real New Orleans flair. The owners are wonderful and make you feel like you're being served a meal from their own kitchen. I'm looking forward to trying the fried chicken and boudin menu items when I return. Happy to have found this little gem. read more

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Amazing fried chicken! First time trying this place, and it definitely did not disappoint. The dirty rice is a must try, the mac and cheese was delicious, and the cornbread was amazing. The swamp tea was refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a New Orleans vibe that adds to the experience. The two ladies working did an outstanding job taking orders, serving food, and interacting with customers. Their customer service made us feel very welcome. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back! read more

First time coming here and was very impressed! The vibe was great, lots of culture and was told they have live music on Saturday's 6pm-10pm. The staff were amazing and friendly. I ordered wings, lemon pepper and Cajun hot, both were delicious. My boyfriend loves lemon pepper and he thought they were amazing, I prefer Cajun and will be dreaming about these wings. I don't know that I can go back to wing stop or BWW without comparing them to these since they were so flavorful and juicy. We also tried their Mac n cheese and it was good. The corn bread was absolutely delicious. The fries were okay, but they did had a Cajun seasoning on them. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely be returning. (Unfortunately I don't have any photos of my food since we started eating almost immediately lol.) read more

This is the place for authentic Cajun cuisine and fresh from Louisiana too. Y'all come by and sit a time or more The ambiance is great and they have live music from time to time Get to know them and you'll feel at home Try it and see for yourself what I'm talking about read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

The food here was great and served hit. .My husband and I were treated with the upmost courtesy and respect.

If you're craving Cajun-style dishes in Oxnard, this is the spot to visit. It might be the only one in town, but the food is absolutely amazing. I've been here multiple times, and every dish I've tried has been fantastic. On my latest visit, I had the sausage Po'Boy, and it was delicious. My wife ordered the grilled chicken Po'Boy, and she loved it too. We also got potato salad, hush puppies, and gumbo rice on the side--all excellent. Other standout dishes I've enjoyed here include the wings and fried chicken. And don't miss the cornbread; it's heavenly. The staff is wonderful--very friendly and welcoming. I also appreciate that they take phone orders, which is super convenient. The location is decent, tucked away in a corner of a plaza at Ventura and 5th Street. If it were at the Collection, I bet it would be even more popular. Regardless, I'm just happy to have this place around and will definitely be a loyal customer for years to come. read more

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Was hanging around Hollywood Beach and searched copilot for a fried fish sandwich didn't realize how difficult it would be to find one so I settled for this place which was very hard to find in a very quiet and somewhat lifeless shopping corner. I went inside it was around 2:00 and it was empty. The co owner whose name I believe was Vince greeted me and was very helpful. I decided to eat a fried catfish sandwich with liquid red hot sauce on the side. The sandwich was a pretty good portion on a pillowy inside toasted sourdough roll. Came out in about 20 minutes thoroughly enjoyed it. They have a rather large than diverse menu but I was fixated on a fried sandwich from the sea and this hit the spot. Will be back to try other stuff. Also told me that there's live music on the weekends at night. read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Catfish po boy hit the spot - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

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The food was great and the owners I presume were super friendly and personable. Unfortunately they forgot one of my sides from the catfish dinner I had ordered so that was a bit disappointing. I was really craving Mac and cheese!!! I didn't bother calling them because I was already on my way home to LA and I couldn't go back to pick it up for them to fix anyways so that's that. Other than that I would have probably given it 5 stars? read more

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Oooooooooh took me back to my visit in New Orleans but here in my home of Ventura county, this place has charm, charisma and that southern goodness !!! Yummmmmy I'd rate this higher if I could, a mom and pop authentic NOLA delight Great service ! Owners are sweethearts and the ambiance transports you to Nawlins They got a little stage inside and they said they do live music on Saturdays 7-9:30 pm read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Collard Greens - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

Next time you're in the area, stop by Cajun Country Cafe and get the baby back ribs with the Mac and cheese... unique one of a kind rub on the ribs and the Mac and cheese is to DIE for. My pregnant wife had her cravings satisfied. read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Baby Back ribs and Mac and cheese - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

Winner, winner, chicken dinner. The cajun spice wings were impeccable. My girlfriend and I stumbled upon here on a Saturday day night. We were not disappointed with the spicy wings, savory fried oyster po-boy, and the rich and sweet peach cobbler. The staff is very hospitable and knows how to jam on stage, the real deal from the big easy. I will have to come back on a Saturday morning to get beignets because they do sell out fast. read more

I ordered the $15 Seafood Gumbo and a side of onion rings. The onion rings were overdone and extremely hard and flavorless. The Gumbo was a very small serving for the price, and although the rice and broth were flavorful, there was no color at all and no vegetables such as okra or corn. There was little seafood to speak of: two shrimp and a very thin crab leg. The other meat in the gumbo was some shredded pork and two slices of andouille sausage. I've eaten here before and the gumbo was always much more substantial in the past. I was one of only two other guests shortly after lunch time, so perhaps the staff was running low on gumbo and diluted it. I include my picture from this time and one from three years ago during Covid. A substantial quality reduction read more

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I'd give this 0 stars but 1 will do I guess. The first time coming here, the food was SO SALTY. The brown gravy tasted like thickened salt. . So bad. The shrimp and grits were mid. It was my second time going, and I ordered the beignets. They were not beignets. It seemed like there was maybe no yeast in them. We returned them. And the owner refused to give us our money back. Very unprofessional. i've never seen beignets made this way in my entire life. And for almost $30!!! No thanks. I really don't believe all the reviews for this restaurant. read more

Cajun Country Cafe - " beignets" - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

We had a work event catered by them, and the food was so thoughtfully prepared and delivered so that even though we did not start eating right away, it was still warm and delicious. Prepare to be surprised by the sides - the candied yams and flavorful mashed potatoes (from their seasonal holiday menu) stole the show, and I didn't even add the gravy before being astounded by how good these supporting characters were. Fried turkey and ham were good, and collard greens were as one would expect greens to be, but I'm especially eager to repeat their starchy sides and try their jambalaya or red beans and rice next time. read more

Warm welcoming restaurant and the catfish dinner was really good and fresh. Since I moved to SoCal, I couldn't find a place that makes good fried catfish, it's as good as I had in the South. I totally approve and would definitely come back again. read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Catfish dinner with 2 sides. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

GETTING HERE: Located in the CVS/Aldi shopping center off Ventura Road and 5th street in Oxnard. There's also a Del Taco in the shopping center area. REVIEW: I am rounding up to 4 stars for the great service! I was a first-timer here and placed my order for pick-up. I have seen this restaurant for ever here and finally made the decision to try them out. I mistakenly thought this was a breakfast cafe type of place. I was pleasantly surprised! I ordered the Aunt Janet Meat Pie and it was v good! They have made me a repeat customer because I can't wait to try all-the-things based on this awesome first experience. The service was excellent! Thank you! I didn't go inside too far past the counter, but the entire vibe was as if I was placed at Disneyland in the French Quarter area. :) Thank you! For sure for sure for sure do recommend. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I think I am done with this restaurant. They used to be good and I wanted to give them another chance but I know jiffy corn bread when I not only see it but taste it! The fried chicken was definitely fried earlier ir even yesterday and it was not crunchy and it was dry! I ordered fries and got beans with burnt sausage links and rice mixed in along with very so, so and very wet mac n cheese. Sorry but you were good when you started, like very good. Not sure what changed but change it back. I hate to see small business especially Black owned ones fail read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Dry fried chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

Fantastic food! A hidden Gem! Oyster po'boy! Shrimp grits... The greens were amazing and so we're the hush puppies. read more

Cajun Country Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Oxnard, California

Amazing food Amazing staff Amazing owners Amazing ambiance Amazing music I could keep going I hope God continues to blessing this business read more

Shout out to my friend Dolores for recommending this place to me! My family and I were trying to decide what to have for lunch and I remembered that my friend recommended this place to me, so we decided to go eat here. We walked in and immediately I felt like it was a very homey place with a lot of beautiful green plants everywhere! In one of the corners of the restaurant I noticed that they have musical instruments, they probably have live music on some days! As you walk into the restaurant you can check out their digital screen menu, but if you prefer a paper menu they also have that. We sat down at one of their tables, but the owner asked us if we wanted to move to another table since he hadn't had a chance to whip that table down yet. I like the fact that they keep their restaurant clean and care about their customer's satisfaction not only in the quality of food but also their tidiness! Gotta also say I loved their music, nice and relaxing atmosphere! I was excited to try the food and was more than pleased with the amount of flavor and freshness of the food. I ordered their shrimp creole, wow! Was that good! It was a little spicy, but a good spice level! The shrimp creole comes in a bed of white rice. We My husband ordered their shrimp, which was slightly breaded and fried. It was delicious! He loved it and kept saying how he would love to come back to eat here again. My son ordered their chicken strips and noticed how much flavor they had (he's my little foodie) he said they must of marinated the chicken before cooking it because of the amount of flavor it had. My daughter ordered their cheeseburger and took a couple of bites from it, however did not finish it because she enjoyed the shrimp even more. We also ordered a couple of sides to go along with our meals. We ordered their Jambalaya, red beans and rice, corn bread and frencf fries, everything was delicious! To drink we got 4 fountain drinks, which include free refills. Fantastic first visit! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Ho ly the food here is so darn good and I am so happy it is close to my place that I can eat there regularly My only regret is it took me so long to go! Was having such a craving for cajun food for breakfast but I'm working from home this week and wanted leftovers so I ordered to eat in and to take out Eat in: Shrimp and cheesy grits -- pure yummness with perfect cajun spice Collards -- I hadn't had them in way too long and they were perfection Take home: Red beans and rice, candied yams, mac 'n' cheese, hush puppies, and peach cobbler Sitting here after making two plates of them Everything was so good, so well prepared and so perfectly comfort filling The lemonade was tasty too, perfect combo of tart and sweet, refreshing The man working there was friendly and offered me a refill. Thank you And thanks to the chefs because there are not a lot of places anymore that make real home cooked foods at such a quality and deelishousness anymore. Large windows made the place naturally well lit, clean, comfortable, retro vibe Could not more highly recommend Cajun Country Cafe! Eat at Cajun Country Cafe! I look forward to trying more items on their menu read more

This was the best surprise. I was searching for a place to get some wings. I saw Cajun Country Cafe and thought it was a breakfast spot that sold wings. Why not? I'll try it.... then my mind was blown. I went in and saw the menu. DIRTY RICE! JAMBALAYA! MAC N' CHEESE! CORN BREAD! CHILI! CATFISH! RIBS! I ordered it all. And I wasn't disappointed one bit. This Cajun food was incredible, to say the least. The service gave a family vibe. Did I mention at one point that we all even started dancing together? We had such a great time. It looks like they also have live performances. 10/10 yelpers. This is a much go to! read more

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Friendly and fast service. Love how clean the restaurant is along with the vintage decor. The catfish dinner with black eyed peas and jambalaya was spot on. Perfectly seasoned and reasonably priced too. Thank you for the feast--gratitude! read more

Absolutely LOVE the food. Its my 2nd time here n the food ALWAYS delivers. Amazing food that reminds me of my family's cooking. Good food for the soul read more

Hmmm... taste like... home cooked food , healthier, cleaner and balanced plus Excellent food and good Price read more

We got the catfish dinner and 2 piece chicken dinner the entrees and sides (Mac & cheese, potato salad, fries, hush puppies) were 10/10!! Everything was so fresh and hot and flavor was amazing. Def coming back to try their peach cobbler! read more

Great Food. Great Owner. Great Authentic Vibe!! Don't think twice, you won't regret it read more

The good was DELICIOUS! This was our second visit and we hope to go on a Saturday night to hear the live band. Service was really good during our first visit, however during the second visit the service was ok. read more