Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in San Diego: 6:22 PM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (619) 304-9767 to confirm.
Location & directions
2305 University AveSan Diego, CA 92104
About Louisiana Purchase
Looking for a Cajun restaurant in San Diego? Louisiana Purchase is at 2305 University Ave, San Diego, California. Our San Diego guide covers 1,904 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. It sits in the mid-range price range ($30–50 per person).
Louisiana Purchase is open 7 days a week, usually 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 220 items across 28 sections, including DONATE A PLATE - Pay it Forward, Pay it Forward, Food - Pass A Good Time, Food - Big Easies, and Food - The Heart of Nola (Specials). Listed prices range from $3.00 to $150.00, with a typical item around $15.00. Menu highlights include Donate A Plate, Donate A Plate, and ACME.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (619) 304-9767 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Cajun Restaurant
- Address
- 2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
- Phone
- (619) 304-9767
- Price range
- $30–50 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 220 items · $3.00–$150.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 4 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Cajun restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Louisiana Purchase’s weekday schedule with 13 other Cajun restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 3:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, in line with the typical 8:00 PM.
In total it is open about 49 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 54. 85% of Cajun restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Louisiana Purchase is one of them.
Compared with 13 other Cajun restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Cajun restaurants in California
Based on 6 menus with 272 priced items from Cajun restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $22.00.
At Louisiana Purchase the median listed price is $15.00, close to the typical $14.00 for Cajun restaurants in California.
Calculated from 6 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Louisiana Purchase there are 19 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 115 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (16), Bars & Pubs (15), American (10), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (10).
41 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexColimas Mexican Grull< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternOlympic Cafe< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeCommunal Coffee< 0.1 mi
- PizzaPizza Hut Delivery< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsSundance Saloon and Pecs0.2 mi
What to expect at a Cajun restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Louisiana Purchase's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Is Louisiana Purchase open on Sunday?
Yes, Louisiana Purchase is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Where is Louisiana Purchase located?
Louisiana Purchase is located at 2305 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104.
What is the phone number of Louisiana Purchase?
You can call Louisiana Purchase at (619) 304-9767.
Does Louisiana Purchase offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Louisiana Purchase offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Louisiana Purchase?
The typical price range at Louisiana Purchase is $30–50 per person. Menu prices range from $3.00 to $150.00.
Does Louisiana Purchase take reservations?
Yes, Louisiana Purchase accepts reservations.
Is Louisiana Purchase wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Louisiana Purchase open late?
Yes – Louisiana Purchase is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Louisiana Purchase?
There are 115 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Louisiana Purchase. Nearby options include Colimas Mexican Grull (< 0.1 mi), Olympic Cafe (< 0.1 mi), and Communal Coffee (< 0.1 mi).
How much do Cajun restaurants in California cost?
Based on 6 menus with 272 priced items from Cajun restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $22.00.
