A classic breakfast and lunch restaurant with a southern twist at 5 locations throughout Santa Barbara, Goleta and Ventura.
Since taking over in 1984, the restaurant has truly been a family affair with all of them working together to provide excellent service, quality food, and the relaxed atmosphere at Cajun Kitchen that has become a Santa Barbara staple. The Jimenez children have fond memories of growing up around the restaurant. They grew up playing in the empty restaurants in the dining rooms and kitchens after hours when their mom and dad would go to close them for the day. They loved getting small treats like taking home tiny boxes of cereal whenever they would go to one of the restaurants to play or to work. They also bussed tables during their summer vacations and worked at the restaurants in different capacities throughout high school. Now their two oldest sons, Richard Jr. and Juan, have joined the family business at Cajun Kitchen to continue to bring their traditions into the future.
