McKinney restaurant Bayou Jack’s Cajun Grill offers more than just crawfish

“We try not to just corner ourselves as a crawfish-Cajun place,” General Manger Jacob Bedford said. “We have other dishes to try and bridge that gap for people that don’t necessarily like Cajun.”

Bedford said the restaurant is most known for its food’s quality and freshness.

“All of our food is made in-house with in-house recipes,” he said. “I would say that’s the main thing that sets us apart. Literally everything is made-to-order. I think the extra care that we take in our products sets us apart for sure.”

The restaurant offers an atmosphere for any occasion, whether that be a business lunch or a family dinner. In the last year, Bayou Jack’s doubled in size by transforming the outdoor patio into an indoor bar.

“It’s a pretty laid-back, fun atmosphere,” Bedford said. “We serve Cajun food, which, to me, means a fun, welcoming, family environment, and our staff treats our guests that way. And there is always zydeco music playing whether we like it or not.”