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The Free Man Cajun Cafe and Lounge
Deep Ellum |
Living in a large city allows residents the opportunity to dine at a variety of establishments, view different types of shows, a new opening happens weekly and the ability to try new things never ceases. Because this is a city in the great state of Texas, Tex-Mex restaurants can be found around every corner, but spotting authentic Cajun food might prove slightly more challenging. Thanks to a Groupon offer, I came upon a place called “The Free Man” Cajun café in Deep Ellum. While I didn’t purchase the Groupon, the menu sounded so delicious I suggested it to two of my best friends during our search for a place to eat.
The pictures are completely accurate, you know how at most places, the menu pictures are completely staged to make the food look like the best version of itself, but then your order arrives looking nothing like the image. Well at “The Free Man”, the food looks just as delicious (if not more so) than the pictures on the website. We ordered the fried pickle planks to start, typically I am not a fan of fried pickles split longwise and fried, but these turned me into a fan. The cool creamy ranch offset the slightly salty yet spicy pickle slices, I would go back just for an order of these. I find that a restaurant’s appetizers are typically an accurate representation of what to expect for the meal to come, and if that rang true here, we were in for a feast of flavor.
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| The VooDoo Chicken Sandwich |
For our main courses, we each tried something different, I ordered the VooDoo Chicken Sandwich which claimed that it would “cast a spell on you… and leave you searching for pieces that might have fallen on the floor”. This sandwich tasted so phenomenal that I would have eaten it even if it fell on the floor, not an exaggeration. The freshly grilled chicken was topped with lettuce, tomato, spicy “voodoo” sauce, cheese and fried pickle planks. It was hands-down the best chicken sandwich I have ever consumed. Elise ordered the muffalata and Sarah, the blackened chicken po’ boy with sweet potato fries. We always order different things when we try new places so that we get to try multiple dishes. I am normally also not a fan of sweet potato fries, they confuse me and I never know what condiment is an appropriate accompaniment, but these fries needed no dressing. Coated with a sugary, spicy rub, I could not get enough of these fries. Both of the sandwiches were very tasty, but nothing could top my VooDoo Chicken Sandwich - I have been looking for an excuse to return, to devour another of these mouth-watering concoctions (and next time some crab dip as well). I eagerly await the opportunity to introduce someone else to this fabulous place. I cannot say enough positive words about the excellent service, food quality and overall experience – I’ll return soon with my appetite, ready for more tasty Cajun fare.
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