CreoLa--A Taste of Louisiana in San Carlos

Edwin Caba worked at CreoLa for several years before he was able to buy the business. Slowly he has been able to improve the décor and menu.

One enticing dish is the fried green tomatoes with Gulf shrimp remoulade and basil oil, topped with chopped egg ($9).

The rib-sticking seafood gumbo is chock full of shrimp, crab, Andouille sausage and okra, available in a cup ($7) or bowl ($12).

Be sure you try the sampling of crawfish, flown in a couple of times a week, shrimp etouffee, and soft shell crab ($23). If you're dining with someone who's not a fan of Louisiana cuisine, the menu also features a wasabi crusted ahi tuna with Yukon potatoes and braised Napa cabbage ($25).

The Cajun jambalaya is a great version, with luscious smoked chicken, Andouille sausage, Tasso ham and just the right amount of spice to kick it up.

We split one dessert, the Bread Pudding with a white chocolate Frangelico sauce, because the portions are extremely generous ($9).

CreoLa
A New Orleans bistro
344 El Camino Real
San Carlos
(650) 654-0882
Lunch Wednesday-Saturday; dinner Monday-Saturday