A lot of people from Louisianna have ended up here due to the job opportunities. A [link|http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/dining/Rest_Search.mpl?submit1=&submit2=2&view=results&search_name=&cuisine=Cajun%2FCreole®ion=&meal=&cost=&x=15&y=9|number] of excellent cajun/creole restaurants can be found.

Don't know about the rest of the state, though I don't recall there being many when I in Corpus Christi.