Bourbon n' Toulouse
A vibrant eatery serving authentic Cajun & Creole specialties with a lively atmosphere and friendly service.
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Bourbon n' Toulouse
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A vibrant eatery serving authentic Cajun & Creole specialties with a lively atmosphere and friendly service.
"The best Cajun & Creole food you can find in Lexington! A lovely hole in the wall."
Sample Dishes with Dinner Flight
Try the complimentary 'dinner flight' to sample multiple dishes before committing to a full order.
Ask About Sauce Choices
Explore a variety of sauces to enhance your meal and discover new flavor combinations.
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Cuisine
Cajun & Creole
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Cajun & Creole Flavors
Experience the soul of New Orleans with authentic Cajun and Creole dishes, transporting you straight to Louisiana.
Vibrant Mardi Gras Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a colorful, lively atmosphere filled with Mardi Gras decor and vibrant vibes.
The 'Dinner Flight' Experience
Sample a variety of signature Cajun and Creole dishes with their unique and popular 'dinner flight'.
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Sample Dishes with Dinner Flight
Try the complimentary 'dinner flight' to sample multiple dishes before committing to a full order.
Ask About Sauce Choices
Explore a variety of sauces to enhance your meal and discover new flavor combinations.
Consider Off-Peak Hours
Visit during non-peak times for quicker service and a more relaxed dining experience.
Seek Out Hidden Gem
Look for the small window and door; this 'hidden gem' is worth discovering.
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Sample Dishes with Dinner Flight
Try the complimentary 'dinner flight' to sample multiple dishes before committing to a full order.
Ask About Sauce Choices
Explore a variety of sauces to enhance your meal and discover new flavor combinations.
Consider Off-Peak Hours
Visit during non-peak times for quicker service and a more relaxed dining experience.
Seek Out Hidden Gem
Look for the small window and door; this 'hidden gem' is worth discovering.
What Travellers Say
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Diners rave about Bourbon n' Toulouse for its authentic and flavorful Cajun and Creole cuisine, often comparing it to New Orleans favorites. The vibrant, colorful atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff are frequently highlighted as major positives. While parking can be a challenge, the delicious food, reasonable prices, and satisfying portions make it a must-visit spot for many.
"Great service, the food came out quickly and everyone was super friendly. The atmosphere is cozy and upbeat, and the food was delicious! I was thrilled to find a place that serves Crawfish Etoufeé which I haven't had since I was in Baton Rouge last. The potato salad was also fantastic, though I will mention that it did have a smidge of heat to it, as did pretty much everything we tried. That said, even my mom who "doesn't do spicy" was very happy with her meal"
Jessica Black
"Authentic creole food makes you feel like you are back in New Orleans. Service is very casual, you order at the counter, but the staff are super friendly, provide samples to help you decide that to order, and the food is ready before you are even done paying for your order! I even got a sweet tea on the house because it was my first time here. I wanted to try all their specialties so I had a half and half. Overall very satisfying meal, at a very good price. The parking here is a bit hard to find, you have to get lucky with street parking but other than that there is no complaints at all."
Dawn Christon
"Year after year the food is the best. High quality and the flavors are to die for. Don’t get me started about the sauce choices and the staff is always super friendly. Until next year….."
Kelly Nethers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Popular dishes include Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Chicken Etouffee, and the award-winning Cajun Red Chili.
Yes, the restaurant is known for its many gluten-free options, catering to various dietary needs.
The atmosphere is very colorful and vibrant, with a lively, Mardi Gras-inspired theme.
Parking can be difficult, often limited to street parking. Some recommend the Broadway location for better parking.
The restaurant is typically open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 9 pm and closed on Sundays.
Yes, the staff is known for being friendly and often provides samples to help customers decide what to order.
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Run by an ex-musician and a retired school teacher, Bourbon and Toulouse is all about preparing tasty Cajun and Creole dishes served up a side dish of fun. The chicken etouffee is their best-selling dish, consisting of a spicy brown gravy and shredded organic chicken. Another local favourite is the New Orleans staple, gumbo.
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829 Euclid Ave., Ilovecajun.com, 859-335-0300; Bourbon ’n’ Toulouse will have no crawfish boil this year but instead will do four days of specials, beginning with alligator etouffee, alligator sausages and Swamp Dogs, gator sausage with crawfish etouffee on top on Friday; shrimp Creole, alligator sausage and Swamp Dogs on Saturday with drink specials; crawfish Creole, alligator sausages and Swamp Dogs on Monday; and alligator etouffee and shrimp Creole on Tuesday. And King Cake daily. Extra seating available daily at Chevy Chase Inn.
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Cajun and Creole food is all about comfort, and Bourbon n’ Toulouse knows that comfort food is a surefire way to guarantee that. This hole-in-the-wall joint specializes in all your favorites from a few states down south in Louisiana. The award-winning Cajun Red Chili is the moneymaker, a beanless tomato chili loaded with beef and pork.
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Bourbon n’ Toulouse is a cozy spot on Euclid Avenue running with a simple goal: serving delicious food. With a menu bursting with flavorful Cajun and Creole dishes and a line-up of rotating beers, it’s no wonder why fans flock to this place. Step inside, and you’ll discover vibrant vibes that match the colorful flavors of the kitchen.
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On our most recent roadtrip, we wanted to find a small business restaurant to support. Being in Lexington, the “bourbon” part of the title interested me. When trying to to find this restaurant, the GPS took us directly to it, but there was a restaurant about two doors down that we thought was actually this restaurant.
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When you walk into Bourbon n’ Toulouse, you can just tell that it will be good. It has a hole-in-the-wall feel, but the staff is super friendly and you get a lot of food for under $10. I’ve never been to New Orleans so I can’t say much, but I can say it’s the best Cajun food I’ve ever had.
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829 Euclid AveMonday – Saturday 11 am – 9 pm | Closed Sundays. 1080 S Broadway Suite 107Monday – Saturday 11 am – 9 pm | Closed SundaysThis location has a much better parking situation so go here if you can!. Park anywhere in the area except at Sir Pizza; Sir Pizza will tow you!
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If you’re cravin’ cajun, Bourbon ‘n’ Toulouse is where it’s at!. Located in the historic Chevy Chase neighborhood, Bourbon ‘n’ Toulouse is known for their HUGE portions, low prices and exceptional New Orlean’s style cooking!
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Bourbon n’ Toulouse offers curbside pickup of family meals, quarts, and gallons of favorite and special menu items like Alligator Étouffée, Swamp Dogs, Shrimp Creole and King Cake for Fat Tuesday.
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There were options that I probably would have loved if I could have eaten them. What I had was good.
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