The fried Cajun catfish and shrimp were both seasoned and fried to perfection, and the portions were massive. The fries were solid, and the cocktail sauce was surprisingly great--I don't usually like cocktail sauce, but I finished it. Service was excellent. Since it was my first time, they helped me navigate the menu and recommended some of their most popular items. The patio is nice, cozy, and covered--perfect for a meal like this. The inside had a nostalgic feel that reminded me of my college cafeteria in a good way, and I actually enjoyed it. And the bread pudding--man, easily top three I've ever had. Honestly, it might even be number one. It was that good. read more

Cajun Fish Grill - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

I wanted to support a small business and came across this neighborhood spot. Ambiance is clean, simple and fun. I love all the different size fishes on the wall. Service is good the employee taking my order was pleasant. Food was decent and my FISH came out hot. I chose the 2 piece fried fillet combo with fries and hush puppies. LET me breakdown the combo meal. French Fries were well seasoned and served hot. The hush puppies were delicious. They were fried perfectly. The fish was fried nicely, but lacked in seasoning and flavor. You say you are a CAJUN fish grill. I want to taste it. So the fish fell flat and the fries and hush puppies were the star of the meal. Overall a decent meal and I always enjoy a new experience and supporting smaller businesses. read more

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Let me start with full transparency... I almost turned around. The parking lot was empty. From the outside looking in? It looked like nobody was inside. I had a whole internal conversation with myself before walking in. But listen -- don't judge a seafood spot by its parking lot. Once inside, I was pleasantly surprised. The environment was clean, the restroom was clean (yes, that matters), and the customer service was genuinely welcoming. That Southern-style hospitality? Present. Now let's talk menu. They offer a full Cajun-style lineup with hints of New Orleans flair -- gumbo, red beans and rice, hush puppies, jambalaya -- plus grilled seafood options, which is always a plus. But I ordered the fried catfish... BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT I CAME FOR. With a side of red beans and rice. The catfish was fried hard (the way some of us like it), slightly under-seasoned, but still good. And most importantly -- I could tell the fish was fresh. Fresh fish will always earn points with me. The hush puppies? Not quite like my Aunt Billie makes (and if you know, you know), but they'll make do. The red beans and rice were a little underwhelming for my taste. I'll say this with love: add a smoked turkey leg to that pot. It would deepen the flavor and bring that Creole authenticity all the way home. I did ask for a piece of white bread -- because everybody knows a plain slice of white bread goes with fresh fried fish. They only had a sourdough roll, which I politely passed on. No shade... just tradition. Overall, I enjoyed the service and the fish. They're one of the only local spots offering this kind of Cajun menu, so if you're in TX and missing the flavors of New Orleans and the hospitality of a good old-fashioned family fish fry, give them a try. Would I go back if I'm in the area? Sure. Next time I'll choose a different side... and bring my own white bread. Oh -- and Crystal's hot sauce. Because it adds a flavor I can't quite put into words, but it makes my taste buds tap dance. I'll add picture later because, YES! I have them. read more

Owner was taking orders he was very nice and knowledgeable. I asked him what he would order and he was honest and it wasn't the most expensive thing on the menu. Definitely a tucked away restaurant. Nothing fancy, but good food and frozen margarita. There's so many things I want to try so I'll be back. read more

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Decided to try a new spot. Cajun cuisine is close to my heart. This place is nice and clean. Chill atmosphere. Great customer service. I felt welcomed. Good variety of food. A place worth trying for yourself. This is what I tried: Crab boil: 7/10 nice juicy pieces of crab. The corn was sweet but a bit over cooked. The potatoes could have been cooked a bit longer. The sauce was good but needs more of a balance in flavor and some depth from the soul. My personal favorite profile is sweet and spicy with a good hint of lemon.... This could have been better. Fried okra: 7/10 cooked well. Missing some seasoning. Red beans and rice: 7/10 cooked well. Flavor was ok. Seems a bit oniony but creamy. Fried catfish: 10/10 well cooked, flavor on point, added cajun flavor as an option. Fish was fresh and flaky. I would come back for this. Hush puppies: 10/10 sweet, fluffy, actual pieces of corn inside, well cooked, flavorful. Key lime pie: 10/10 well balanced, not too citrusy, creamy, nor too sweet, perfect pie. Tartar sauce: I believe this is made in house.... Not sure but it tastes like it. It has the right flavor, consistency, thickness. I always prefer made in house or close to it. Cocktail sauce: this may be made in house.. not sure but it tastes like it. A bit sweet and savory. read more

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Food is amazing. The catfish, shrimp and fish tacos are all amazing. This small "hole in the wall" atmosphere is alive with flavor.

You order at the counter and then find a place to sit. The service was great. We were eating lunch at about 1:30 so not very crowded. I noticed several to go orders for carryout. small place however it does have outdoor seating which we took advantage of a beautiful day today. I had catfish seafood ettefae and my husband had a shrimp catfish fried combination plate. We have eaten a lot of Cajun food so I am pretty picky.It was all good, however not the best I've ever had. The service was attentive, friendly is fully owned. I love supporting local owned businesses! read more

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Grilled Catfish with Veracruz sauce is outstanding. Étouffée, fried catfish, shrimp gumbo, jambalaya, Cajun Seafood Alfredo, every dish we've tried has been delicious. The Chef owned restaurant has brought incredible seafood to McKinney. read more

Cajun Fish Grill - Grilled Catfish with Veracruz Sauce - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

This place is still delicious! The grilled veggies were excellent, and I can't wait to try my own burger next time! The crab legs were outstanding! read more

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The staff members are professionally polite ! My order is always correct We frequent this restaurant I've even bought my father in law here when he was in town read more

I came here on a whim after looking for a cajun spot nearby where I live. It's located in a little shopping strip so there's plenty of parking available. I noticed they have patio seating, seems like a great spot to grab a bite on a sunny day. Inside it is quite spacious with multiple tables available. I missed his name but the older gentleman working the register was very nice. I browsed the menu and decided on the garlic butter mahi mahi, this plate came with rice & beans and grilled zucchini. I cannot believe how flavorful every bite was. The food tasted fresh and it was presented beautifully with the grill markings. I am thoroughly impressed and will be returning again real soon to try something else! :) read more

We love this hidden treasure!!! I think we are frequenting this family owned restaurant into our go -to repertoire. I have reordered the pastalaya ?? (combo jambayla with spicy noodles) every time we go. I love this tarter sauce too. The service is fantastic. We've eaten in and called ahead pick up. It is still consistent every time. My husband gets the blackened salmon often. The atmosphere is clean, inviting. They have a porch for spring weather. You will not be disappointed to try this yummy food. read more

Just finished dinner here at Cajun Fish Grill and we throughly enjoyed our meals. We had their fried catfish, jambalaya and gumbo. My picky son all 3 pieces of his fish. It wasn't bland like most place where you need to dip it into something. The hush puppies were actually fantastic . It wasnt something random added to fill the basket. Their Jambalya was prob one of the best we've had. There was an abundant amount of shrimp for every bite. We enjoyed the food so much we got their cajun Alfredo to try later at home. Friendly servers also. read more

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My husband and I are usually not fans of counter service restaurants. When we go out to eat, we really enjoy a full service experience where we can take our time, start with appetizers or beverages, and enjoy the entire meal. We have no problem tipping for good service. That said, we kept hearing such great things about Cajun Fish Grill that we decided to give it a try. When we arrived, we asked if we could start a tab, order clam chowder and beverages first, and then order our entrées later. They were incredibly accommodating and had no problem with this request, which we truly appreciated. The clam chowder was very hearty, thick, and full of flavor. I especially loved the fresh cracked pepper. My husband ordered the blackened mahi mahi with red beans and rice, and he substituted new potatoes for the zucchini. Everything on his plate was delicious and cooked perfectly. I had the Cajun pasta Alfredo with shrimp, andouille sausage, pulled chicken, and zucchini in a Cajun Alfredo sauce. It was absolutely lick your plate delicious. Even though this is a counter service restaurant, the food and flexibility made the experience feel special. We will definitely be back to try more items. This place was truly extraordinary. read more

Cajun Fish Grill - cajun pasta Alfredo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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I've been here several times with different people and everyone I've brought here loves it! Everything I've tried here is amazing! Hushpuppies, fried fish, shrimp, oysters, Mexican shrimp cocktail, crawfish ettouffe, red beans and rice, all delicious and great portions! I can't wait to try the boils next! The people who work here are super nice and the food is out so quick! A must try! read more

In my last review, I was very critical of CFG's red sauce. Based on past experience, I went with garlic butter grilled shrimp to avoid the need for red sauce. Husband had catfish, so I tried a bite with the red sauce. Improvements have been made. Gone is the gelatinous texture, but the flavor is still lacking. More horseradish, lemon, garlic, Worcestershire sauce would benefite their red sauce greatly. Grilled shrimp and zucchini were excellent. Fried catfish and Cajun pasta were also good. read more

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This new spot is amazing!! The customer service and the food is incredible! The first time I had the red snapper w/ the crawfish sauce and I was blown away by the right amount of seasoning! The zucchini is also the best I've ever had. I'll be back soon! read more

Cajun Fish Grill - Catfish w/ crawfish sauce and fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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Great food delivered well. I don't have anything else to add but Yelp! has a requirement that reviews be so many characters long. I can play this game. See? read more

Delicious food! I got the jambalaya and my wife got the Cajun Alfredo pasta. Both were great! The ambiance is nothing special. The restaurant itself is about as bare bones as you can get. As long as you know that going in, you won't be disappointed. read more

Just had a great meal. Blackened grouper and the shrimp/oyster combo was delicious. Cole slaw and hush puppies were amazing. We will definitely come back. read more

Cajun Fish Grill - Blackened grouper - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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my fam loves cajun! this one is great quality from a chef who cares. the po boys aren't messin' around! great seasoning and filling! read more

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2nd time we've been to CFG-love the place! Food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Service is great and quick! Strongly endorse this place! read more

We went on New Year's Eve and I loved the food. I intend to go back soon. Everyone was friendly and very helpful. I had the Grilled Snapper seasoned with salt and pepper. It was very flavorful. The sides were perfect for my diet and delicious. My husband had the Shrimp po'boy. The shrimp was flattened. He liked it but said he would try something else when we went back. My daughter had the blacked Mahi-mahi. She said it was a little spicy but still yummy. She's already picked new things out to try next time. read more

Had a terrific meal here on a recent work trip. Cajun Fish Grill is conveniently located West of SH75 in McKinney strip mall within a tree lined residential neighborhood. Very unassuming outside, the interior is minimal, but with fun decor and very clean and spacious. Menu consists of several different kinds of fish, grilled with a choice of seasoning, grilled zucchini and rice and beans, plus fried catfish, shrimp, oysters, jambalaya, po'boys, hush puppies, other sides, key lime pie, beer, wine and frozen margs. Order at the counter and food is brought to your table. I ordered grilled and blacked catfish with the zucchini, rice and beans and a beer. Food came out in minutes, was beautifully presented and piping hot. The catfish was absolutely delicious, moist and flavorful with a nice bit of heat. The zucchini was prepared beautifully, as were the rice and beans. Everything was extremely flavorful, perfectly seasoned and felt like a healthy option after my BBQ binge the night before. Great huge slice of fresh tasting key lime pie too. Some of the best Cajun food I have had outside of NO and the prices are quite reasonable (about $16 for my entree) for the quality and service. The staff was so, so very polite and friendly. The chef peered out from the kitchen to see if I enjoyed the food. I gave him a big thumbs up and he gave me a nod. Cajun Fish Grill is a perfect combination of faster, casual food elevated to a level of finer dining! read more

Cajun Fish Grill - Grilled blacked catfish with zucchini, rice and beans - superb! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

We loved our food, and the service is friendly and kind! We ate crawfish etouffe, fried catfish and oysters and all were delicious! We will return. read more

Cajun Fish Grill is consistently delicious. When we're craving fried fish, Cajun pasta, or a solid bowl of gumbo, this is our go-to spot. The restaurant itself is simple but the food is anything but. Bold flavors, well-seasoned dishes, and comforting portions make every visit worth it. Show this place some love and give it a try. Your taste buds will thank you ! read more

First timers after reading their Yelp reviews. Food quality was good, food was served hot and timely. Little pricey compared to other similar restaurants. read more

Holy moly!! I almost don't have words to describe this place. Get the Cajun Crawfish Chowder - thank me later. Don't sleep on the Grilled Zucchini either. The jambalaya was INCREDIBLE. The folks working there were also so kind and helpful. I saw another review mention the decor - and let me be clear, this is not a place you come to for the decor. You are here for the FOOD. As others have said, parking is easy and the patio outside is great for cooler weather. We will be back!!! read more

We love this place. Great food. The catfish was perfect. Thin, fresh, crispy. The batter was perfect. They also have lots of other great options, including fried okra! read more

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average. not remarkable or memorable. wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. clean and pleasant staff. read more

Cajun Fish Grill - authentic cajun food - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

Wow! Just left a nice "hole-in-the-wall"restaurant in McKinney serving the best crawfish étouffée I've had in a long time! The gravy was light, ingredients were fresh, and spiced just right. Wife had the 'Cajun Tricky Fish', blackened catfish with white rice, topped with crawfish étouffée. And oh boy! Our appetizer was 'Wild Hog Jalapeño Poppers', stuffed jalapeño peppers with cheese, shrimp, and wrapped in bacon. I spoke with the owner, Miguel Mercado, who told me he'd only been open for 18 months. They're located at El Dorado and Hardin, behind Sonic and Prosperity Bank. It's worth checking out, a laidback atmosphere with counter ordering, with inside/outside seating. if you like good Cajun food at decent prices, I highly recommend this business! read more

Their jambalaya was excellent. Lots of shrimp. The serving size was very good. It's definitely not spicy, if anyone is concerned about that. Ordered online and it was ready quickly. Unfortunately, all three of us got the jambalaya so I can't comment on any other dishes. Will definitely eat it again. read more

Cajun Fish Grill Seafood in McKinney is a hidden gem that transports you straight to the heart of Louisiana with its authentic Cajun flavors. I started with the clam chowder, which was a comforting blend of creamy richness and perfectly tender clams. It was hearty without being too heavy, and seasoned just right, making each spoonful more indulgent than the last. Next, I had the Jambalaya with shrimp, sausage, and chicken, and it was nothing short of perfection. The rice was cooked to a fluffy, tender texture, absorbing all the robust spices. The shrimp were succulent, the sausage had a smoky heat, and the chicken was incredibly juicy, creating a symphony of flavors that was distinctly Cajun. The balance of spice was spot on--not too overpowering, but with enough kick to keep you coming back for more. The Shrimp Po' Boy was a standout, with crispy fried shrimp tucked into soft, fresh bread, dressed with a light touch of mayo and crisp lettuce. Each bite was the perfect combination of crunch and tenderness, with the shrimp bursting with flavor and freshness. From start to finish, the meal felt like an authentic taste of Cajun country. Cajun Fish Grill Seafood nails the essence of traditional Cajun cooking, with every dish showcasing bold flavors and careful attention to detail. Whether you're a seafood lover or just a fan of genuine, down-home cooking, this is a must-visit spot in McKinney! Also doesn't stink to get huge scooner of premium beer for not a lot of $$$. Super friendly service! Drop in and pay them a visit! 2960 Eldorado Pkwy Ste 5 McKinney, TX 75070 United States read more

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The food portion was good for the price you pay. Clam chowder was a must, it had lots of clams. The restaurant was clean and the staff members were really friendly and welcoming. read more

Cajun Fish Grill - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

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We eat here a lot and it has never disappointed us! Please try them out! The staff is out of this world! read more

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Food: Best fried catfish I've EVER had!! Fried catfish is usually go my to when I want something fried at a cajun place and it did not disappoint! Meal came with 2 small hush puppies, two sauces (tarter and i'm assuming cocktail), and a side (comes with fries but you can sub it for any other side, I got beans and rice). Best fried catfish I've ever had!! Very juicy, fresh, thick (and I don't mean dense, just wasn't a thin piece). PLUS: you can get the catfish regular or spicy! I ordered spicy and it wasn't spicy in my opinion but was still super tasty. Beans and rice were really good as well. Hush puppies were nice, and the two sauces were yummy! I am not a huge tarter or cocktail sauce person in general but i used up both of them! I added hot sauce to both sauces and it was really good! Service: Family owned restaurant!! We went in about an hour before closing and they were very nice and served us. Food came out quickly and FRESH and everyone there was so kind! Ambiance: Veery clean and taken care of. Have a couple TVs to watch games and what not. Decor was simple but cute! Very on theme. Have outdoor seating as well. 100% recommend! read more

Cajun Fish Grill - 2 Pieces Catfish Filet with Beans & Rice .. so yummy! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - McKinney, Texas

The food was absolutely delicious. So excited to have a good cajun seafood place so close to home. The atmosphere was pretty basic but clean, the service was good and the food is made to order. Fish was nice and crisp and the sides her tasty! Absolutely loved the shrimp gumbo. Will definitely go back. read more

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Simple spot, but being a cajun I had to try it out. And I have to say, I wasn't disappointed. The chicken and the fried fish was very good.

I have been meaning to go try this place for several months now. The spot has been several restaurants so I was not expecting this place to literally be a hidden gem. Ordered the blackened catfish tricky fish and a bowl of shrimp gumbo to go. The food was amazing and my Mom is Cajun! Don't go there for the decor go for the amazing food! I can't wait to try some of the other dishes. read more

Delicious prawn fried shrimp, catfish, hush puppies, fried okra, and ice cold shiner!!! Nice and welcoming employee!