As part of Popeyes 50th Anniversary celebration, the beloved side dish is back for a limited time starting today (Tuesday) nationwide.Popeyes Is Bringing Back This Fan Favorite Discontinued Item Last February, Popeyes announced they would be discontinuing one of their move loved side dishes, the Cajun Rice. Devoted fans started a petition to bring it back, and it worked! As part of Popeyes 50th Anniversary celebration, the beloved side dish is back for a limited time starting today (Tuesday) nationwide.