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    Armstrong’s Bayou Cafe

    4.1 (15 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Loaded fries

    I was never into Cajun food too much, UNTIL I had this place! Every single entree here bursts with authentic flavors right out of Louisiana! My personal favorites are any pasta on the menu, especially creating my own with chives, crawfish and chicken! Recently, I tried the loaded baked potato and was BLOWN AWAY at how savory it was! The fried baskets are seasoned and breaded perfectly everytime as well! I 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Cajun and Creole food!

    $10 ettouffee

    For a Central Texas town, Waco has a wonderful selection of Cajun delight- Armstrong is in "fierce" (really quiet friendly) competition with Cajun Craft, just down the road (figuratively, they're about a 5 min drive apart). Armstrongs has a wide selection of Cajun Classics: Exquisite Etouffee, Generous Gumbo, and Boudain Balls worth the trip alone. They also have a variety of loaded Potato and/or Fries if that's more your style. Perfectly spiced but not too spicy (hotter can be requested) Seafood that's perfect pretty far from the sea- and pasta dishes that NEVER disappoint. The best part? It's pretty affordable too- etouffee is just 10 bucks, Gumbo is 13 bucks but the portion is pretty large I'd give it a 100/5 if I could- DO NOT MISS ARMSTRONGS!! Also worth mentioning that they have a location at the Union Grove in Hewitt of 84 if you don't feel like going to downtown Service is pretty quick too, so you can get in an out during lunch!

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    Seafood potato was great. Shared it with my wife and we were both satisfied. It had shrimp and catfish and crawfish

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    2 years ago

    The food is FABULOUS! It was delivered. Hot and FANTASTIC! Seasoned just right and presented just right. Please give this place a chance!

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    Service was slow and unorganized. My order was handed off to the wrong person and the issue was resolved poorly.

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    Cajun Craft

    Cajun Craft

    4.6
    (793 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Da-yuumm! On the way to Oklahoma, on I-35 we stopped at this unassuming southern eatery and were…read morenot expecting our minds to be blown away by the fabulous quality of Cajun food. We liked the food so much that we stopped here on the way back from OK We got the fried shrimp basket and shrimp poboy the first time and got the Boom boom Shrimp starter, Atchafalaya Etoufee and, Gumbo and rounded it off with Beignets the second time on Mother's day. Food is absolutely delish. Not visiting this place should be a felony

    RATING - 3.65 Cajun…read moreCraft is found just off of one of the main roads that's runs along Waco. Off its first appearance, the restaurant appears as your classic no-frills, get-what-you-asked for establishment. There is lots of outdoor seating, very fair pricing, and a surprisingly extensive menu; I doubt you'll fail to find something you enjoy here. Overall it seemed like a location that would be bumping in conjunction with Baylor college nights, post church service, or otherwise Waco-oriented affairs. My only complaint was really the smell. We came near close when some workers were cleaning, however there was an apparent chemical stench within the patio, between the inside seating and outdoor seating. My partner ordered the sausage po boy, while I ordered the fried chicken plate, wish mashed potatoes & gravy + green beans. The wait was rather long, which can be attributed towards the chicken's cook time - which might be front scratch. After we got our plates, I certainly couldn't complain. The chicken was decently sized and decadent with flavor. Consistent, strong Cajun spicing littered the tray and chicken, while its interior was extremely juicy and filled with flavor; additionally, it still maintained structure and provided a nice crunch on the surface. The mashed potatoes were equally as enjoyable. The gravy complemented the potatoes well, and established an equilibrium through texture. The green beans however, were not my favorite. They initially appeared fine on the surface, but became watered down and lacking in flavor the farther down the bowl you went. I would not be surprised if these beans were canned. I would certainly find myself eating here again. Its biggest appeals are the prices, genuine quality of food, and disposition. It is not perfect, but it is more than satisfactory. If you cannot get over the minor inconveniences that you may run into here, then you probably shouldn't be eating Cajun anyways.

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    Friday's Seafood And More

    Friday's Seafood And More

    4.8
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    3.0 mi
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    It's not too pretty on the outside but like everyone says, "It's what's on the inside that counts!"…read moreGo ahead on in; you won't be sorry! I got the fish and shrimp platter. It comes with catfish but they let you choose your fish if you want something different! It comes with 2 sides so I got fries and fried okra. The fried okra was the star of that show for me! Also, I switched out the catfish for Blue Whiting. Everything was well seasoned and delish. My husband ordered the Blue Whiting platter which was 2 whiting filets and a side. He considered getting the etouffee so while we ate she brought out a small taste of it for us to sample for next time. (And there will be a next time!) The girl at the counter (owner??) is SO STINKIN NICE! My gosh, talk about great with customers! (Cutie with fun glasses.) It's about an hours drive from where we live but we're through Waco pretty regularly so we're looking forward to our next stop at Friday's. We'll try to get by on a Friday so we can try some of their GUMBO!

    Hello hello hello!! Let me start by saying I was blessed and impressed by this establishment. I had…read morea business meeting in Waco today and decided to find a different place to eat. I yelped this restaurant and did not know what to expect but the reviews were good. The young lady that greet me was polite and professional. She started with an introduction sample of etouffee, and just the smell as it passed into my hands made me smile. I decided to place an order and try the boudin balls, the crab cakes, this amazing banana foster cake, a big red, and a combination plate that had 3 fried shrimp, 3 fried oysters, hush puppies, grilled toast, and two large catfish fillets. Run, run do not casually walk to give this restaurant your money and your service. The hospitality was top tier, it's a very low key place, casual clothing but a first class experience. The young lady that took my order said her mother is the one in the kitchen hen behind the scenes waving her magic I would definitely recommend and will be back and bring a few family members when I return!!

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    I cannot remember their name for it but it is rice, Etouffee and catfish filets.   So good!
    I cannot remember their name for it but it is rice, Etouffee and catfish filets. So good!
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