Ragin Cajun Café brings New Orleans fun and flavor to Redondo Beach

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- Dine on authentic Cajun cuisine and experience the most down-home fun you can find, west of Bourbon Street.

Welcome to Ragin Cajun Café, located blocks from the sandy shoreline in Redondo Beach.

"We love the South Bay," co-owner Lisa Hodges said. "There's love in the food and it brings people together."

There's also plenty to love on the menu, with unique options like fried pickles, blackened salmon and even alligator.

"I mean, is there any more fun food than Cajun and New Orleans and Mardi Gras?" co-owner Steve Hodges said.

Gumbo, jambalaya and fried turkeys sell as a special during the holidays.

You can finish your meal with one of Lisa's homemade desserts, like butter cake with a top-secret recipe, or her famous peach cobbler.

For 11 years, the Hodges have been welcoming regulars and newbies into their Cajun destination.

"We just love giving them that new experience. That's the thing here," Lisa said. "You introduce them to something new, something fun. We have a great atmosphere."

Lisa and Steve have built a community that's supported them through the COVID-19 pandemic and Steve's heart transplant just two years ago.

"Nowadays, I'm back, I'm pretty close to 100%," Steve said. "Every day, people come in, 'Hey, how are you doing? We want to come in and support you.'"

"Supporting a small mom and pop restaurant, knowing that everything is made with love and care, and it's made from scratch every day," Lisa said. "You don't get that everywhere."

Ragin Cajun Café is open seven days a week.

If you are interested in purchasing a fried turkey for Christmas, they are offered for $155 plus tax, and you can call the restaurant to place your order.

Ragin Cajun Café is located at 525 S. Pacific Coast Highway, in Redondo Beach.

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