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The Alligator Cafe
4416 Live Oak St
Dallas, TX 75204
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Main Menu
New Orleans Starters
Fried Green Tomatoes
$7.99
Fresh green tomatoes hand-battered in buttermilk and cracker crumbs and fried to a crisp golden-brown
Boudin Balls
$7.99
A combination of braised pork, rice, spices, and herbs battered and fried to perfection
Fried Pickles
$6.99
Pickle chips hand-battered in flour and fried crispy. Served with Ranch dressing
Coconut Shrimp
$11.99
5 jumbo shrimp hand-battered with coconut and Panko bread crumbs, served with a sweet orange chili sauce for dipping
Calamari
$9.99
Thinly sliced squid steak, lightly battered and flash fried
Crab Cakes
$11.99
2 handmade blue crab cakes cooked to a golden brown and served on a bed of Pontchartrain sauce
Boudin Sausage
$10.99
A mixture of roasted pork, rice, vegetables, and spices create this Cajun staple. Served on a bed of collard greens
Crawfish Queso and Chips
$10.99
A mixture of 3 cheeses, pico de gallo, and blackened crawfish tails. Served with tortilla chips
Gator Appetizer
$12.99
Fried alligator strips, pure and simple. Served with 2 hushpuppies and a side of Gator sauce
Gumbo
Made in-house, our gumbo is a combination of a slow cooked dark roux combined with the Holy Trinity of Cajun cooking (celery, bell pepper, and onion), green onion, fresh okra, bay leaves, herbs, spices, chicken stock, and love. We then simmer it for 4 hours and then add your favorite ingredients, which follow:
Shrimp, Crab, & Oyster
- Cup $6.99
- Bowl $9.99
Chicken & Andouille Sausage
- Cup $5.99
- Bowl $8.99
Fresh Salads
Side/Small/Large. We offer a bounty of homemade dressings, including: Ranch, Honey Mustard, Lemon Herb Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Italian, & 1000 Island
House Salad
Romaine lettuce, cucumber, red bell pepper, celery, tomato, black olives, and homemade croutons
- Side $3.99
- Small $4.99
- Large $7.99
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing
- Side $3.99
- Small $4.99
- Large $7.99
Greek Salad
Romaine lettuce, Greek olives, capers, cucumber, tomato, celery, Feta cheese, and homemade lemon herb vinaigrette
- $6.99
- $9.99
Catfish Ranch Salad
$11.99
variation of our large house salad topped with blackened catfish and capers, and comes with a side of our Ranch dressing
Desserts
Bread Pudding w/ Whiskey Sauce
$6.99
Tall square of creamy custard bread pudding with raisins & a Southern Comfort whiskey sauce
Chocolate Yum Yum
$6.99
Pecan shortbread crust, chocolate custard, Mascarpone cheese, & whipped cream
Banana Pudding
$5.99
Homemade vanilla pudding, banana pudding, Nilla wafers, fresh bananas, & whipped cream
Fried Seafood
Served w/ French fries and 2 hushpuppies. We offer a bounty of homemade sauces which includes: Tartar, Gator, Cocktail, Traditional Remoulade, Ranch, Honey Mustard, Sweet n' Spicy BBQ, & Bleu Cheese. We also provide a variety of hot sauces
Catfish Nuggets
$9.99Whole Catfish
$11.99Catfish Fillets (2)
$11.99Shrimp (6)
$14.99Alligator Tail
$15.99Crawfish Tails
$14.99Oysters
$15.99Frog Legs (6)
$13.99The Bayou Platter
$24.99
Choose a combination of any 4 half-portions of our fried seafood items or chicken tenders. Excludes Whole Catfish
Strips N' Wings
Just say "Voodoo it!" for $1 more!
Hand-Battered Chicken Strips
$10.99
Served naked or tossed in your choice of mild or spicy Buffalo or BBQ sauce. Comes with fries and Bleu cheese or Ranch dressing
Chicken Wings
$9.99
One pound of our lightly battered jumbo wings tossed in your choice of mild or spicy Buffalo or BBQ sauce. Your choice of Bleu cheese or Ranch dressing
- Add a side for
- $3.49
A la Carte
Chicken Breast
$3.75
Cooking options include: Grilled, Blackened, or Fried
Catfish Fillet
$5.00
Cooking options include: Grilled, Blackened, or Fried
Jumbo Shrimp (2)
$4.00
Cooking options include: Grilled, Blackened, or Fried
Popcorn Shrimp
$4.75
Cooking options include: Blackened, or Fried
Crawfish Tails
$5.50
Cooking options include: Blackened, or Fried
Gator Tail
$7.00
Cooking options include: Blackened, or Fried
Tilapia
$6.75
Cooking options include: Grilled, Blackened
Salmon
$9.00
Cooking options include: Grilled, Blackened
Fried Oysters
$7.00
Cooking options include: Fried
Chicken Strips (2)
$4.75
Cooking options include: Blackened, or Fried
Sandwiches and Po-Boys
All Po-Boys and Sandwiches served with side of fries or sub a cup of Gumbo for $3.49 extra
Po-Boys
On French bread, w/ lettuce, tomato, pickles, & spicy mayo. Served w/ French fries
Chicken or Catfish
$10.99
Grilled, Blackened, or Fried
Shrimp
$12.99
Blackened or Fried
Fried Oyster, Gator, or Crawfish
$14.99
Blackened or Fried
Fried Green Tomato
$10.99
Hand-battered green tomatoes topped with coleslaw, pickles, and mayo
vegetarian
Specialty Entrées
Atchafalaya
$17.49
Blackened or fried catfish fillets topped with your choice of crawfish or shrimp étouffée and served over rice
Catfish Pontchartrain
$17.99
Blackened or fried catfish fillets topped with crawfish in our signature Pontchartrain sauce and served over rice
Crawfish Enchiladas
$16.49
Crawfish tails and Jack cheese stuffed in corn tortillas and topped with spicy cream sauce served with dirty rice and red beans
Bourbon Street Pasta
$16.49
Penne pasta tossed with mushrooms, shallots, and bourbon cream sauce. Topped with a blackened chicken breast
Étouffée
$16.99
A flavorful Holy Trinity roux with fresh herbs in a rich sauce over rice. With your choice of baby shrimp or crawfish
Alligator & Chicken Jambalaya
$16.99
Fresh alligator, chicken, andouille sausage, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, celery, and green onion tossed in a tomato-based creole sauce with white rice
Shrimp or Chicken Creole
$15.99
Your choice of shrimp or chicken with tomatoes, peppers, celery, and onions in creole sauce served with rice
Cajun Baby Back Ribs
$18.99
One pound of dry-rubbed prime baby back ribs grilled and slow cooked to fork tender perfection, topped with house made sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. Served with fries and coleslaw
Pasta Orleans
$17.99
Crawfish, mushrooms, shallots, diced tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and gourmet pasta in a fire roasted red pepper cream sauce, topped with grilled chicken and Parmesan cheese
Cajun Fettuccine
$15.49
Hand-made spicy pasta tossed with bell pepper, red onion, and andouille sausage in a spicy Alfredo sauce, topped with grilled chicken
Tilapia with Shrimp Sauce
$15.49
Fresh tilapia blackened with our signature spice and topped with lots of shrimp in a rich, creamy shrimp sauce. Served over rice
Shrimp & Grits
$16.49
Cheesy stone-ground grits topped with shrimp, andouille sausage, crimini mushrooms, and tomatoes in a rich shrimp cream sauce
Crawfish Combo
$15.99
Crawfish étouffée over rice and served with a side of fried crawfish tails
Sandwiches
Served w/ French fries
Muffaletta
Ham, salami, mortadella, Provolone cheese, and house made olive salad. Served warm and toasted
- Half $7.99
- Full $12.99
Bayou Burger
$10.99
Mixture of fresh ground brisket and ground chuck grilled the way you like it, served on a classic bun w/ mayo, lettuce, sweet pickles, and pickled green tomatoes
- Add cheese
- $1.00
Louisiana Chicken Melt
$12.99
Spicy fried chicken breast with sautéed bell peppers, Cajun mayo, and melted Provolone cheese
Grilled or Blackened Specialties
Choose either Blackened or Grilled, served with choice of two (2) side items
Chicken Breast (2)
$13.99Catfish Fillets (2)
$14.99Tilapia
$14.99Fresh Salmon
$17.99Shrimp (6)
$16.99Fresh Side Items
$3.49
French Fries
Steamed Broccoli
Coleslaw
White Rice
Fried Okra
Hushpuppies (7)
Side Salad
Cheese Grits
Black-eyed Peas
Garlic Green Beans
Red Beans & Rice
Dirty Rice
Collard Greens
Sautéed Spinach
Fried Corn Nuggets
Blackened Red
Potatoes
Kids' Menu
Served w/ choice of fries, white rice, applesauce, or broccoli & a small drink or juice box (12 Years & Under)
Mac & Cheese
$5.99
no side
Corny Dog
$5.99Chicken Tenders
$6.99Catfish Nuggets
$6.49Fried Shrimp (3)
$7.99Sandwiches
No Side
Fried Oyster BLT
$9.99
Fried oysters served on Texas toast with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Tartar sauce
Grilled Cheese w/ Creole Dipping Sauce
$6.99
American, cheddar, and Jack cheeses perfectly melted on golden-brown Texas toast with a cup of Creole sauce for dipping, or with Voodoo sauce for $1 more
- Add bacon for
- $1.50
The Alligator Café Club
$8.99
Grilled chicken, ham, and American cheese on French bread with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and spicy Cajun mayo
Muffaletta or Po-Boy Combo
$10.99
1/2 Muffaletta or 1/2 Po-Boy with your choice of a cup of gumbo, étouffée, or side salad
Shrimp or Catfish Tacos (2)
$8.99
Blackened or fried in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomato, Jack cheese, and spicy mayo
Entrées
Lunch Catfish Pontchartrain
$11.99
Fried or blackened catfish fillet topped with crawfish in our creamy Pontchartrain sauce and served over rice
Lunch Atchafalaya
$11.99
Fried or blackened catfish fillet topped with your choice of shrimp or crawfish étouffée and served on rice
Large Red Beans & Rice w/ Andouille Sausage
$8.99Bourbon Street Pasta
$10.99
Penne pasta tossed with mushrooms, shallots, and bourbon cream sauce. Topped with a blackened chicken breast
Light Lunches
No Gluten / Low Carbs
Small House Salad
$7.99
Topped with a grilled chicken breast
Grilled Tilapia
$8.99
Served with your choice of steamed broccoli or garlic green beans
Grilled Chicken Breast (2)
$9.99
Served with your choice of steamed broccoli or garlic green beans
Grilled Salmon
$11.99
Served with your choice of steamed broccoli or garlic green beans
Mixed Drinks
Blackened Bloody Mary
A spicy Bloody Mary made with Absolut Peppar vodka, a dash of Sriracha and blackening spices on the rim
Southern Breeze
Southern Comfort and Amaretto with cranberry and orange juice and a touch of Rose's Lime
Bayou Sunset
Delicious rum punch made with Captain Morgan and Malibu rum and pineapple, orange, and cranberry juices
Bourbon Street Tea
A tasty libation of Firefly Sweet Tea vodka, our fresh-squeezed sweet n' sour mix, and sweet tea
Specialty Drinks
Gator Bite
A fruity concoction with a tropical twist, made with coconut rum, melon and banana liqueurs, and pineapple and orange juice
Margarita
Our house recipe uses our fresh-squeezed sweet n' sour, a splash of orange juice, tequila, and triple sec
Hurricane
The traditional New Orleans drink made the Alligator Café way! With plenty of rum, passion fruit nectar, and real fruit juices
Shooters
Voodoo
Absolut Peppar vodka, Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix, and ghost pepper hot sauce. Not for the faint of heart, order it if you dare!
Gator
With Malibu rum, melon and banana liqueurs, and pineapple juice, this shooter has got a tropical bite
Banana Pudding
Captain Morgan rum, banana liqueur, and Bailey's Irish Cream. Dessert in a glass
Uncle Hucky's Dirty Virginia
Sour watermelon liqueur, Skyy Citrus vodka, and fresh-squeezed sweet n' sour. Pucker up!
Drinks
Soft Drinks
$2.79Mexican Coke
$3.00Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Community Coffee
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Dr. Pepper
Sprite
Lemonade
Barq's Root Beer
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General Info
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
The Alligator Cafe promises an original,classic cajun menu,preparing quality dishes from scratch with the freshest ingredients available. We promise to serve them to you fast as possible with a smile on our face and the appreciation you deserve as our customer.