My mom and I spent a beautiful spring evening on the patio, and it was such a lovely experience…read more The staff was amazing--attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. Our food arrived quickly, but we never felt rushed at all, which made the evening feel relaxed and special. The oysters were great, and I ordered the lobster roll, which was a 10/10. It also came with some of the best fries I've ever had. My mom got the red snapper with a side of broccoli, and she really enjoyed her meal as well. We almost never order dessert, but since it was the last night of our vacation, we thought... why not? We shared strawberry and chocolate ice cream served with the cutest, yummiest little tea cookies, and it was absolutely worth it. Everything about the meal was phenomenal, and we left super satisfied.

Went for the first time to celebrate my son's birthday brunch and his re-Baptism, and it was such a…read moregreat experience. I ordered the citrus ceviche and the tanginess was spot on. The chips that came with it were honestly the best chips I've ever had! For dessert we had the chocolate cake with drunken blackberries, which was the perfect way to end the meal. Definitely looking forward to going back!

We had a great experience. There was a long wait when we arrived but we joined the waitlist early…read moreso we got in within 5 minutes of arriving. The food was fantastic!

My husband and I, along with three other couples, recently met at Tia Juanita's Fish Camp for a…read morebirthday celebration on a packed Saturday night. They offer an extensive menu, and the food was excellent. Our table enjoyed a wide variety of dishes, but here's what I personally tried: Dip Sampler with Queso Hush Puppies with Jalapeño Butter Boudin Balls Seafood Enchiladas Tia's Punch I would happily reorder every one of them on a return visit. Others in our group ordered chargrilled oysters, raw oysters, boiled crawfish, fried crawfish, a Po'Boy, quesadillas, and shrimp tacos. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals, which tells me you really can't go wrong no matter what you choose. I also spotted several other items I'd love to try next time. Our server was personable and worked hard to keep up with the busy crowd. The live music added to the fun, lively atmosphere and made the evening even more enjoyable. So why not five stars? Although I made a 6:30 reservation, we weren't seated until 7:45. If a reservation isn't going to be honored close to the scheduled time, it's frustrating. That said, I would gladly return -- but next time, I'll either go earlier or later and won't rely on a reservation time being strictly honored.

A restaurant with good food is amazing. A restaurant with…read moregood food AND great service keeps customers coming back. We decided to try Red Herring for our anniversary dinner. Experience from beginning to end was wonderful. Our waiter, Pierce from TN, absolutely put the cherry on top of this experience. Pierce 10/10 for recommending phenomenal dishes and the best hospitality.

Stopped by for a drink with my cousin and sat at the bar. A bit early for me to drink so I opted…read morefor a coffee which was prepared and delivered promptly. My cousin enjoyed her drinks and I mine so no complaints there. The restaurant itself felt upscale, looks like a cozy place to share a meal. There were some larger booths, so there is space to seat a good group of people. Located in downtown Waco, I believe this place is associated with the hotel right next to it, so be aware of where you can/cannot park. I went during the middle of the day on a sunny Sunday and found parking in the fenced lot next to the building, but also saw tons of parking available along the sides of the street - just pay attention to the signage and you'll be fine ;)

Food was delicious! Patio ambiance was great. And don't even get me started on Chi Chi! He took…read morecare of us all night, was so friendly, and had us cracking up! We will definitely be returning.

Amazing food!! We will definitely be back!! Yum yum the boudin balls are so flavorful!!read more

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!

The food was generous, hot and tasty. I ate too much too fast cuz it was that good. I had 2 piece…read morecatfish, red beans and rice and a crab cake. My wife had the same catfish but with green beans and fried okra. The service was cheerful, upbeat and pretty quick. Ambience was authentic cajun/ local charm. This place is mostly about the food. It is not shiny and new- it is warm and cozy with serious food. If you like catfish give them a try.

Delicious and flavorful food. Great wait staff who were friendly and engaging. First visit to Waco…read morebut will definitely return.

Don't sleep on Surf N Soul!!! This place is truly amazing. I love seafood, but it's so hard to find…read moregreat authentic seafood in Waco. I'm excited to know that I have a dedicated spot in the area now. I ordered Fried Fish and Fried Rice. It took exactly 15 minutes to be prepared and served to me. The hospitality/customer service was genuine and friendly. My food was fresh and hot. But most importantly, it was delicious, flavorful, and fulfilling. The fish was battered like chicken, seasoned to perfection, and it's real!! The fried rice is definitely my favorite I love how that was seasoned as well, it taste like rice you could get from a hibachi grill. I definitely will keep coming back. I feel like way more people should know about Surf N Soul and check it out. They did not disappoint at all!

Food was delicious and loved sitting in the adult only area and lemon drop martini was greatread more

Nice looking place. I'd recommend sitting inside. We sat in the bar area and it stunk like dead…read morefish because of the nasty river water. Service was good. Food was overpriced and bland. The fish tasted like it was fresh out of the dirty river. Really nothing had any flavor. All the food was overcooked and dry with no seasoning. The andouille sausage was really good though. We took 70% of the food home and ended up throwing it away because the dogs would not eat it. Sad day.

Wowwww!!!! I'm originally from Southeast Texas, born and breed with Cajun blood running through my…read moreveins. Ever since leaving and moving to Austin area, I've longed for my gumbo, crawfish and even down home red beans and rice. Well, until now!! We just randomly decided on seafood while in Waco, and lemme tell yall. This place will not disappoint!! I had a bowl of probably the top 10 best I've ever had!! (Sorry mom), and also the red beans and ohhhh my lawd!!!! The atmosphere when you walked in let you know this was gonna be a good meal. The decor, and even almost entire wall with prices and the daily specials written on it. The waitress tried to tell us about it, and I'm pretty sure the wife was paying attention, but I already had my stomach setting up to receive gumbo. Multiple waitstaff stopped by to check on us throughout the meal, and all were very friendly! Serving sizes to make you loosen a belt notch to be able to breathe!! Wife had the fish and chips and couldn't eat the fries! That all said, I also found out that gumbo and beans and rice were made from scratch DAILY, and not that prepared stuff you get at some places!! Stop and be ready to Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

Went here for lunch. Was seated quickly and the food seemed like it came out quickly too…read more The crawfish was good and especially if you dipped it in the butter that came with it. The red fish was okay. I felt the entree was plated nicely and overall wasn't bad. I felt the restaurant was clean which is definitely a good sign for a restaurant .

Haven't been to Waco in years!…read more Visited last week and came across the Ceviche Del Mar Truck located downtown. I got the pacifico ceviche, my wife got the Hawaiin Poke, washed it down with a Topo Chico. Delicious!

Short version. Find them on the river in Waco. Just go, and enjoy refreshing, light, flavorful…read moreceviche and poke. Long version: Fresh seafood served with bright citrus and crisp veggies is a recipe for success. With shrimp and Mahi-mahi as the staples, this food truck honors ocean sustainability and local suppliers. We arrived late during a special event evening and the CDM crew was almost sold out. But they were eager to please with what they had and honest about where they were. The Pacifica mixed ceviche bowl was AMAZING. I'm not kidding. Mango, pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, and lime for days. Shrimp & Mahi were perfectly balanced, tender, and tangy. I highly recommend this truck, and I do not like most mobile eateries.

A fun place to stop when traveling on 35. Great food and prices. Love the faith the restaurant…read moreshows. Thank you and God Bless. Kids loved being able to feed the fish. Great place all around.

This place shocked me... I will be back next time I'm in Waco. I got the Wednesday special that had…read morecrab, lobster and shrimp. It all was cooked well. The crab was perfect whereas I could just snap them to open it. They have buckets for shells on the table too that's great more room to get to the food.