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Alligator Cafe

Cuisine: Cajun

Neighborhood: White Rock Lake Area

9540 Garland Rd., TX, 75218 Map It
214-821-6900

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A perennial winner of the Observer‘s “Best Cajun” honor, Alligator Caf

Best Of Dallas Observer® Awards
  • 2010 Best Cajun Restaurant
  • 2010 READERS’ PICK BEST CAJUN RESTAURANT
  • 2009 Best Cajun Restaurant
  • 2008 Best Cajun Restaurant
  • 2007 Best Fried Catfish
  • 2005 Best Cajun Restaurant
  • 2005 Best Root Beer
  • 2005 Best Cajun Restaurant
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