Prospect Lake is the nearest body of water to Perriteaux’s Cajun Restaurant, but that image pales compared to the food that lets diners imagine being transported to the Louisiana Bayou.

The Menu

When Cajun is mentioned, there can be no doubt there’ll be layers of flavors that meld distinct seasonings, fresh ingredients and bold results. Po’boy sandwiches with several possible fillings, traditional fare including gumbo, etouffee, seafood platters and more are available here.

Critic’s Tip

Talk with the staff. I’ve said this before, but it’s a great way to learn what are popular, personal favorites and occasionally get a tip or two regarding special ingredients or preparations.

On the Table

Orders are placed at the counter and I was taking a little longer than anticipated trying to decide which po’boy sandwich to choose: there are nine possibilities. Apparently, I am not alone since one option includes the Combo Po’boy ($20 half; $32 full). I was leaning toward my go-to — shrimp — but was lured by the description of the blackened chicken salad ($9), which was something the man who took our order said was not only his personal favorite, but brought back memories of his childhood. That was enough to entice me. When I decided on the Creole potato salad instead of the Cajun fries, he said it made his “heart sing.”

Half a sandwich was plenty. The hoagie bun was stuffed with cubed chicken that was both smoky and subtly spicy. This was mixed with a tart salad dressing, remoulade, sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. The plentiful fillings spilled out of the roll.

The side of Creole potato salad didn’t offer much in terms of looks — it was beige; however, the salad was creamy with hints of heat from an array of spices (which accounted for the color), bits of celery, onions and hard-boiled eggs.

NOLA red beans and rice ($10) could be ordered as a side dish for a few dollars less, but you’d miss the seared Andouille sausage that came splayed across the earthy, smashed beans (these were more dark brown than red). The rice beneath everything was simply there without making much of an impression. Those beans were slow cooked in pork broth; they were creamy and their own kind of comfort food.

A not-to-miss classic chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo ($8 cup; $14 bowl) is a must-have. This was a generous amount of sliced 1-inch rounds of the smoky pork. The bowl, also a more-than-ample serving, was filled with the meat, chunks of chicken and rice that swam in a rich broth.

We ordered a side of Cajun fries ($7) just to see what they were like.  They were thin, crispy and dusted with a blend of peppers, paprika, salt and, undoubtedly, more spices.

The Venue

The place is bright with views of Prospect Lake, several TVs placed throughout the interior and Zydeco music seeping through the sound system. I didn’t quite feel physically transported, although the food was evocative of another place.

Afterthoughts

There’s plenty of parking, a nice outdoor seating area and a full bar. As noted, orders are placed at the counter and that’s also where they’re picked up. This is a casual, friendly place. It’s on my list for a return visit.

Know Before You Go

Perriteaux’s

Cajun fare

Location: 604 S. Union Blvd. 

Contact:719-698-3012; perriteauxs.com

Entrée Prices: $6 to $32

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays; closed Mondays and Tuesdays. 

Details: Credit cards accepted. Wi-Fi. Alcohol. Patio.

Favorite dishes: Blackened chicken salad po’boy and praline bread pudding with rum sauce.

Other: Gluten-free and vegan options available.

El Paso County Health Department inspection: 53 of 56 items in compliance, May 2026.