This is the best Louisiana food ever. I love this place. Try the fried crawfish was delicious. Also the crying eagle lager was bomb. Finish it up with benoits, beniets? Idk, it was good. read more

Best Cajun food off of Ft Polk. Love this place. If your visiting and doing LTP on base this this the place.

I keep trying more from the menu and I haven't found anything I don't like. Pitchers of beer are the best bet if you plan on sitting and drinking for a while. I go for lunch more often than dinner but whenever I go my service is normally good if not excellent. I would recommend. One of the best spots in DeRidder for sure. read more

Cecil's Cajun Cafe - The beer is always nice and cold. Pitchers are your best bet. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - De Ridder, Louisiana

My first time in Louisiana! Wanted authentic cajun food and it was awesome! I had the Orleans Filet, side of fries, jambalaya and fried asparagus. OMG, 'twas deliciousness! Boy friend had the Bloody Mary and a seafood pasta. No can complaints this way. Next visit I'll return. read more

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Really impressed with Cecils. Their gumbo is great. I enjoyed their boudin balls and fried shrimp. I can't wait to go back.

First time here and it's pretty good. I had fried crawfish tails and my husband had the Rajun Cajun Burger. He said it was very good. Building is unique with its brick floor and walls. Decorated with sports memorabilia. We will definitely return to Cecil's Cajun Diner. read more

Great atmosphere. Clean with friendly staff. Food came out hot. I got the blackened chicken ranch sandwich on a jalapeño bun. It was so yummy. I also got a side of their red beans and rice, which was very bland and needed spice. Their tea is perfect, not brewed to dark or to light. They did take for ever to bring our kids food out. Took them almost 10 mins. After all the adult entree's came out. So that was a big no no I'm our eyes. Bath rooms were clean and smelled nice. My husband got the Rajun Cajun burger and said "tasted like a celebrity ejaculated in his mouth" (his words) it was awesome. Highly recommend Cecil's. read more

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Great food and can't beat the lunch specials. We had the fried fish and chopped sirloin lunch specials. Each came with salad and a side. Both were very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. 2 big meals for $23. Our server, Allie was fantastic. Very friendly and made sure we were taken care of. read more

Awesome place to eat. Delicious burger, best I've had in a long time. Will definitely visit again.

Nothing special, slow service, good food and a neat building. I think people just don't know 5 stars looks like.

Service was excellent and the food was good. Highlights were the steaks and banana pudding and beignets. Only complaint is the Jumbo fried shrimp are small to be called jumbo, not to mention a dinner order is 17.99 and you get 6 large shrimp (not jumbo). Shrimp were ok but for $18 you should get a dozen. Burgers looked great, salads looked great so I feel I ordered the wrong thing. Great atmosphere and nice drink selection. I would go again when in town, just order something other than the "Jumbo" shrimp. read more

Service was fast, helpful and friendly. I tried the tiger burger and fried pickles, delicious! read more

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Such a great place to eat and enjoy great company and hang out with family and friends. Food is great and service isn't bad either. Totally worth my money. read more

Driving through DeRidder after a family visit and wanted a local restaurant. Gumbo and shrimp & grits were both a must order for us. We were not disappointed. Just spicy enough to draw some heat on the palate but not enough to make me sweat. Great service and fantastic food. Will stop again! read more

I had the Cecil's special with fries it was good like the bread was top notch the roast beef was tasty and the gravy was ok but it doesn't touch Buffy's or Darrell's in Lake Charles. Don't get me wrong very nice experience the sports memorabilia and the restaurant itself were very comfortable and great atmosphere. read more

Zero stars. Served rancid seafood pasta and after waiting 20 minutes for our server to come back we had to get the hostess. When our waitress finally came back to our table I was informed that she would try to get the manager to take it off our check but that if I wanted something else it would be 25-30 minutes because "they are so busy and understaffed" After that our waitress NEVER returned to our table and we were forced to go find the manager on our own. First and last time to visit this restaurant. read more

Went here for late lunch (about 3pm) today for the first time. The inside decor and atmosphere were nice. They had music playing and a video screen projected on the wall. The bathrooms were clean. The AC was on way too high... it was not that hot outside today, and it was very chilly in the restaurant. My waitress was very polite, nice, attentive to my needs and overall good. However, she never introduced herself, so I have no idea what her name is. I ordered the fried mushroom appetizer and the Seafood Pasta. The food was good, nothing spectacular though... All in all my experience was a good one. However, not sure if I'd choose to eat here again. read more

I had a horrible experience with this restaurant. The service at a lunch was horrible. Ten staff, three customers and I couldn't even get someone to tell me what beers they offered. When I finally received a server she ha a horrible attitude and acted like it was my responsibility to know what their specials were and what beers they served. The food was bad. Brown lettuce with the salad. Meal had zero flavor. I cannot recommend this place at all. Most McDonald's offer better flavored food and service. read more

I really wish I could like this place. Good atmosphere, fun vibe, decent service. However - the first time I went there, I got REALLY bad food poisoning. The second time (I know...I went with a group and they really wanted to go there) I tried to play it safe and only ordered french fries... well, someone in my party ordered the burger (an innocent cheeseburger) and ended up with food poisoning too. Not sure why we ended up with food poisoning both times we dined there. Needless to say, I won't be returning. read more

Where to start. First they brought us one salad, thought we would share one. Then they brought us one steak and one potato again to share. Once they finally got the order straight, out came a bloody steak, not what I would call medium well. They did take the meal off the ticket, but didn't give us a pen to sign it. On the plus side the ice tea was good. Normally we get good service and meal, but not this day. The face of the waiter was priceless. read more

This place is ok for the local area. All the seafood must be frozen store bought, especially the fish. Shame for Louisiana since we get the best seafood in the world no more than 60 miles south. Is it bad food, no. Is it mediocre food you can get at any half decent restaurant anywhere in the country, yes. That being said, its good enough for most people who dont really know what GOOD food is and think a place like chili's is good food. read more

The food was great! It's a Tuesday night. My husband wants a steak. It was delicious, my blackened fish taco was great! Both meals come with a side! Baked potato was one of the sides! Waiter ask do you want everything on your baked potato? Yes we say! Get the bill! It was a extra $1.79 each!!! What is this? I did ask and they said because it was loaded? No where on the menu did it say if your side has a loaded potato it was extra! Who eats a plain potato? It's not that a 1.79 will break the bank but REALLY! Does a little cheese and sour cream cost 1.79. And do u piss off a customer that much that they think twice about going to your restaurant again and dropping almost $100 on a Tuesday night! Just saying! I should not have to question everything on your menu? Check your bill people! Side does not mean it comes with the meal! Watch your back! read more

Tonight was my third time at this place. I won't go back. The food is decent. For sure. But each time I've been there, the service has been poor. The first time, I waited inordinately long for my order. The second, I waited inordinately long for both the waitress and the food: she actually told me that she was delayed because she had both inside and outside tables (I really don't care). Tonight: The waitress forgot that she'd seated me: I had to get up and get her attention to request that I'd be served. Then, of course, had to read more

I luv this sports bar & dine here quite often. The tiger burger is my favorite & the bayou filet is to die for!!! They have tv's all around to catch the latest sports highlights. And for semi private dining, you can either go upstairs or to the pirvate dining room. Nice for a girls nite out or happy hour to wind down. read more

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This is a nice little spot! The server was quick and efficient, not overly friendly, but not uninviting. The food came out fast and the food was cooked just right. We started with mozzarella sticks, and they were really good, we couldn't tell if they were hand breaded there, or frozen, but had pretty good flavor. My husband ordered the Cecil's Cajun Pasta and, while the portion was a little small, the flavor was great! A piece of bread to sop up the extra sauce would have been the perfect extra touch to finish this dish. I had the grilled shrimp po boy with onion rings, and it was delicious! Lots of shrimp, and the bread was heavenly! The jalapeño mayo was an awesome topper! The onion rings were more like onion straws, but, still very crispy and not greasy. We'll definitely return when we're in the area! read more

Excellent food and waiting staff. The food taste amazing and I never have to call the waiter/waitress over for refills. Their prices are kinda high but it's definitely worth it. I'd highly recommend going here! read more

I am so pleased with our overall experience at this Cajun place. Live music on the outdoor patio on a Thursday night. Fresh great food...cold beer...awesome service n a bill under $75! Anyone visiting Deridder LA...u would be just plan stupid not to visit this place!!! read more

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I LOVE Cecil's and eat her quite often when I'm in town. I haven't eaten a bad thing yet! My favorite is the Shrimp Cocktail. While the large shrimp around the top are great the small shrimp that are in the cocktail sauce are THE BEST!! All of their steaks and salads are amazing and their fried catfish is some of the best around!! Oh and for a taste of Cajun, how can I forget the delicious blackened gator bites and Cajun sampler. Your really can't go wrong at Cecil's!' Good food, good service and a good atmosphere! read more

The wait staff are very rude and food was low quality. They do not need to have the word Cajun in the name of the restaurant if they are serving gumbo that tasted like it came from a can. read more

Amazing spots bar near Ft. Polk. You have to try the Tiger Burger with the sweet potato fries. I tried the Cajun Sampler but had a few bites of my mother's Tiger Burger and sweet potato fries. They were the best part of my meal and I wished I would have ordered a whole meal for myself (sampler not spicy enough for me). Servers have custom-made LSU colour jerseys and the Walls are adorned with sports memorabilia. There is a bar both upstairs and down with TVs throughout. They even have outdoor patio seating and live music Thurs.-Sat. Night. read more

Booos: -We got there just at 2 when the lunch special ends in Saturday's, and the waiter wouldn't make an exception. We were asking to order it at 2:04 pm. Not a deal-breaker, though. Everything else was exceptional. Yays: -visible signage upon arriving. We came in off the road as travelers, and it was nice to sit down for a break and take a load off. -I've never had fried asparagus and it was lovely. -The popcorn shrimp was so lightly breaded, it melted in my mouth. Perfect sweet and spicy seasoning. -Huge portions! -Side salad was a legitimate salad with greens (other than iceberg) AND tomatoes! -The waiter was very accommodating. I have particular dietary needs. Server 69BJ was able to meet those needs without issue. Hats off!! read more

First time I am here. Was in town doing some stuff with the military and decided to come over here for a meal. The ribeye was amazing. Hands down one of the best steaks I have ever had. My co-workers had the catfish and loved it as well. Planning on returning tomorrow! read more

Cecil's Cajun Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - De Ridder, Louisiana

Nice place with a cool atmosphere. Was seated upstairs and our server was super helpful and nice. Was able to try Alligator for the first time Had the fish tacos for dinner and received 3 large tacos. They were good and my beer was cold. A suggestion, maybe have hushpuppies on the menu. For me that's a must with seafood. read more

I've been a few times-the service is generally really quick and the staff are all very nice. Their southern fair isn't that flavorful but their po-boys are good. For this area it's one of the better restaurants to try. read more

Great gumbo! If you are in this part of Louisiana I highly recommend that you check this place out. Authentic Cajun food served by a nice wait staff. read more

Great local Restaurant!! The Tiger Burger is the BEST!!!!! Love the Sweet Potato fries!

Lunch was great today- had a Grilled Chicken Salad w/the Blackened Ranch seasoning on it. This is usually a sandwich, but 2 weeks ago I asked for it on a salad and have been hooked on it since! Lunch portion is a good size and very filling. Great salad and great service this trip! read more

Cecil's Cajun Cafe - Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Blackened Ranch Seasoning (lunch portion) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - De Ridder, Louisiana

Good food, a little bit of a nicer restaurant than what we have in Leesville. So it's worth the drive once and awhile. It's a little bit pricier, but not bad at all. Good service read more

Looking for a little Cajun food and Cecil's fit the bill. Tasty but not great. Crawfish tails were a little dry. The chicken and sausage gumbo was good but needed a bit more spice and more sausage. Beer was cold and service at the bar was great. read more

I see the bad reviews, and I hate to be 'that guy' but we went with a party of six for dinner and all was well. I had a Cajun Sampler and enjoyed every bit of it, but I know NOTHING about what good Cajun food should be, besides what my Cajun neighbor makes, which is freakin pretty good. I did have to laugh at the backwoods wanna be hipsters at the bar, but I have a weird sense of humor. Everyone else enjoyed their food too, but I don't remember what they ordered. Also, yeah, you have to park along the street. No biggie. read more