Popeyes Brings Back Cajun Rice: Here’s Where To Get It In New Orleans

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Popeyes Chicken has returned to the menu one of its most popular items: Cajun Rice. You can now find it in Popeyes in New Orleans. The popular side order will be sold for a limited time starting Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Cajun Rice Returns To Popeyes

Cajun Rice, affectionately called “Dirty Rice,” is back on the Popeyes menu in celebration of the company’s 50th year serving customers. Last week, Popeyes rolled out a weeklong 50 cents menu to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its business.

Now, with the limited-time return of Cajun Rice, Popeyes is upping the ante.

Why Did Popeyes Discontinue Cajun Rice?

Cajun Rice on the Popeyes menu was discontinued one year ago as the eatery announced that it was responding to consumer feedback on the dish. At the time, Popeyes said that it would continue to look “for ways to improve” its menu.

Where To Find Popeyes Cajun Rice In New Orleans

These Popeyes locations in New Orleans are serving Cajun Rice on the menu for a limited time. Click on the link to open a Google Map to the restaurant.

621 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 569-1005
1243 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 | (504) 522-1362
3100 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 | (504) 486-6521
4238 S Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125 | (504) 269-8171
5757 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127 | (504) 245-4351
8700 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127 | (504) 241-8514
6232 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122 | (504) 283-9750
1401 Lafayette St, Gretna, LA 70053 | (504) 366-1898
7100 Westbank Expy, Marrero, LA 70072 | (504) 347-3206
1301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70005 | (504) 833-6732
1009 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072 | (504) 340-1003
3004 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA 70121 | (504) 832-8137

Final Word

Popeyes is not only an iconic eating spot in New Orleans, but around the nation.

When New Orleans’ food is mentioned on a national level, it somehow always reverts back to gumbo, which is the best around, although the city’s eateries certainly represent those dishes well, there’s so much more.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.