The Free Man
★ 4.3 (3,745) ›Cajun and creole · Dallas
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Open · closes 2am · try the Crawfish Etouffee
Casual restaurant dishing up Cajun fare such as boudin balls, plus nightly live entertainment.
What people mention: Reviewers consistently praise the lively live music and entertainment, flavorful dishes like étouffée and fried pickles, and attentive, welcoming service in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.(from 5 recent reviews)
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What to order
from the menuCrawfish Etouffee
Rice smothered in a tomato-based sauce with crawfish and vegetables
Entrees$24.95
Jambalaya
Spicy blend of rice, sausage, chicken, and vegetables
Entrees$24.95
Cajun Wings
Wings and drumsticks tossed in our special cajun wing sauce
Baskets$16.95
Brisket Grilled Cheese
Our slow-cooked beef brisket between two slices of toast with sauteed onions, provolone, mozzarella, cheddar, and egg
Sandwiches$17.95
Brisket Sliders
Slow cooked beef brisket on our amazing cornbread with sauteed onions, provolone and our signature voodoo sauce
Sandwiches$17.95
Po’ Boys
Your choice of shrimp, catfish, chicken, alligator, or spinach (vegetarian) with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and our special sauce
Sandwiches$17.95
Cajun and creole — food to try
3 on this menuGumbo✓ On the menu · $15.95
A dark roux, the holy trinity, and hours on the stove.
Here it's “Gumbo Bowl”.
Jambalaya✓ On the menu · $24.95
Rice cooked in the pot with sausage, chicken, and shrimp.
Crawfish étouffée✓ On the menu · $24.95
Smothered crawfish in a blond roux — richer than gumbo.
Here it's “Crawfish Etouffee”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
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2626 Commerce St, Dallas, TX, 75226-1402
Open· closes 2amAll hours ▾Hide ▴
- Thursday (today)
- 11am–2am
- Friday
- 11am–2am
- Saturday
- 11am–2am
- Sunday
- 11am–2am
- Monday
- 11am–2am
- Tuesday
- 11am–2am
- Wednesday
- 11am–2am
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.
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