The backstory
Owners Kurt Knies and Tim Garrett opened the business in 2010 after meeting at a previous job in Louisiana and discussing plans to bring traditional Cajun flavors to Austin. Knies said Garrett’s Louisiana roots inspired the business’ menu.
The market strictly sold specialty products when it first opened but after many customer requests for sit-down Cajun meals, Knies and Garrett expanded its offerings.

“We still have people that come in once a week and they’ve been doing it for 15 years,” Knies said.
On the menu
Customers can order straight from the counter counter for fresh food and enjoy meals inside or to go. Shelves and refrigerators line the walls, displaying various made-in-house products including stuffed chickens, boudin and stuffed pork chops.

While some community members stop by for a quick bite throughout the year, Knies said crawfish flies off the shelf when the season starts in March. He said some folks drive from across town for the specialty and occasionally grab a shrimp po’boy and gumbo while they’re in the market.

“I think we’ve remained popular and still continue to grow our business because we stay authentic,” Knies said. “This is what the food is going to taste like if you’re in Baton Rouge or Lafayette—which is where the best food is.”
- 12226 RR 620 N., Austin
- www.stuffedcajun.com