Budget Dining Guide
Buds Louisiana Cafe Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Buds Louisiana Cafe? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$0.75
Average Item Price
$11.81
Budget for Two
$23.62
Priced Items Tracked
48
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Buds Louisiana Cafe Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Buds Louisiana Cafe sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalapeno Corn Bread Muffin | appetizers | — | $0.75 |
| 2 | Oyster Shooter | appetizers | Gulf coast oyster with a shot of cocktail sauce. Add petrov 40 proof vodka $3.50. Add jalapeno infused petrov 40 proof vodka $4.50 | $2.50 |
| 3 | Seasoned French Fries | appetizers | — | $2.50 |
| 4 | Red Beans & Rice | appetizers | A new orleans classic of creamy beans and rice, served with a ring of spicy andouille pork sausage | $3.50 |
| 5 | House Salad | salads | Romaine and mixed greens tossed with a house-made creole mustard vinaigrette, topped with house-made seasoned garlic bread crumbs and crumbled hard-boiled egg | $3.95 |
| 6 | Seasoned French Fries with Gravy | appetizers | — | $3.95 |
| 7 | Bayou Salad | salads | Spring mix tossed with a poppy seed vinaigrette, topped with toasted pecans and mandarin oranges | $4.95 |
| 8 | Caesar Salad | salads | Romaine lettuce tossed with our house-made caesar dressing, topped with house-made lightly seasoned garlic bread crumbs and shaved parmesan cheese | $4.95 |
| 9 | Cajun Jambalaya | appetizers | A spicy rice dish of chicken, andouille pork sausage, and tasso smoked ham with the cajun trinity and creole seasoning | $5.95 |
| 10 | Seafood Bisque | appetizers | Shrimp, crab, crawfish, and sweet corn in a light tomato cream based soup with a splash of sherry and rice | $6.95 |
| 11 | Seafood Gumbo | appetizers | The classic new orleans soup in a mildly spicy dark roux with shrimp, crab, crawfish, andouille pork sausage, okra, & rice | $6.95 |
| 12 | Cajun Chicken Taquitos (2) | appetizers | Shredded chicken poached with creole and mexican spices, rolled in a corn tortilla and flash-fried, served with house-made guacamole and sour cream | $7.95 |
| 13 | Creole Caviar | appetizers | A savory blend of shrimp and crawfish with creole spices and the cajun trinity all blended into a delicious pate-style spread, served with garlic toast | $7.95 |
| 14 | Shrimp Bourbon Street | appetizers | Shrimp in a light cornmeal & cornflour crust, flash fried, served with an orange marmalade horseradish dipping sauce | $8.95 |
| 15 | Soft Shell Crab Appetizer | appetizers | One medium sized soft shell crab dusted in flour and flash-fried, served atop smoked tomato beurre blanc and laced with house-made tartar sauce | $8.95 |
| 16 | Oysters En Brochette | appetizers | Gulf coast oysters wrapped in bacon and dusted with flour, then lightly fried, served with our house-made remoulade sauce | $10.95 |
| 17 | Blackened Catfish Po Boy | po boy sandwiches | Pan seared catfish filet dusted with creole seasoning, topped with shredded cabbage and house-made tartar sauce | $12.95 |
| 18 | Cajun Taquito Caesar Salad | entree salads | Two cajun chicken taquitos with house made guacamole atop our large caesar salad | $12.95 |
| 19 | Chicken Caesar Salad | entree salads | Grilled chicken breast atop our large caesar salad | $12.95 |
| 20 | Chicken Po Boy | po boy sandwiches | grilled chicken breast dusted with creole seasoning, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and our caesar dressing. Substitute andouille mayo add $1.00 | $12.95 |
| 21 | French-Uletta | po boy sandwiches | Genoa salami, ham, swiss and provolone cheese topped with our house-made olive salad - our version of a muffuletta | $12.95 |
| 22 | Fried Catfish Po Boy | po boy sandwiches | Cornmeal and cornflour crusted catfish filet flash-fried topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and tartar sauce | $12.95 |
| 23 | Fried Shrimp Po Boy | po boy sandwiches | Shrimp in a light cornmeal & cornflour crust, flash fried, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and remoulade sauce | $12.95 |
| 24 | Fried Soft Shell Crab Plate (One Crab) | main dishes | Soft shell crab dusted in flour and flash-fried, served with seasoned fries | $12.95 |
| 25 | Orleans BBQ Shrimp Po Boy | po boy sandwiches | Sauteed shrimp in our spicy BBQ blend with garlic, worcestershire, butter and lemon, topped with shredded cabbage and house-made tartar sauce | $12.95 |
| 26 | Pulled Pork Po Boy | po boy sandwiches | House smoked pork shoulder, pulled and topped with a house-made coleslaw and BBQ mayonnaise | $12.95 |
| 27 | Sloppy Roast Beef Po Boy | po boy sandwiches | Thinly sliced beef in a rich brown beef gravy, topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayonnaise | $12.95 |
| 28 | Spicy Andouille Po Boy | po boy sandwiches | Grilled spicy andouille on-do-ee pork sausage topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo and creole mustard | $12.95 |
| 29 | Catfish Plate | main dishes | Your choice of fried or blackened catfish filet. Served with seasoned fries | $13.95 |
| 30 | Seafood Gumbo Cajun Style | appetizers | Substitute cajun potato salad for rice, resulting in a rich and creamy cajun treat | $13.95 |
Buds Louisiana Cafe Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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salads
$4.62
3 items
appetizers
$6.55
14 items
po boy sandwiches
$13.22
11 items
entree salads
$14.55
5 items
main dishes
$16.22
15 items
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Finding affordable meals at Buds Louisiana Cafe doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
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