Was driving through on 290 and saw the word gumbo. A happy find. The place is older, and has a…read moregreat hole-in-the-wall feel. One server for the floor, but she did a great job. Attentive without being intrusive. Being lunchtime and not wanting to go to full food coma mode I got the NOLAtrio with gumbo, jambalaya, and red beans. Upgraded to seafood gumbo for a couple of bucks. Everything was very tasty. I enjoyed it all and was quickly on the road again. Good lunch crowd. Will certainly stop by again when I'm in the area.

The chicken and sausage was delicious. Dark brown roux. Just the right amount of spice. Very…read morefriendly.

If you haven't stopped in at Vic and Al's, your time in Austin is incomplete. From delicious…read morecocktails made from scratch to the best muffaletta you'll ever experience to a Cajun food experience that'll blow your mind, the food is incredible. The standard dishes are always a win -- I particularly love the gumbo, the Patrizi salad with chicken, and the corn dog. Oh, don't miss the state fair competing corn dog - it's an absolute must-try! On top of all that, the service is top-notch, and the environment is welcoming, making it easy to settle in and enjoy yourself. This is your go-to spot for any occasion, and you'll become a repeat customer immediately.

Checked it their Saturday brunch today and overall had a great time. Interesting layout where you…read morewalk directly into the bar area, order drinks and then head to back room to order food. The corn dogs were tasty, the catfish dish was packed with creole flavors, but the chicken and beignets were OK. The chicken wasn't crispy / fried enough and the beignets were very sweet. While the concept is fairly unique, the biggest letdown was how pushy the bartender was upon entry. Felt odd to hand over my card and start a tab before I even looked at a menu. Seemed as though she wouldn't let you leave the front room, unless you ordered a cocktail. ‍

I had to get in some cajon food in this town…read more this restaurant is very close to my hotel and I have been eyeing it ever since I got here. finally, checked it out a couple days ago. i order the catfish gumbo which comes with 2 sides. I got beans with rice and the veggie of the day, also got a shiner bock beer for 5 bucks. total with tip was ~33 i think i gave 5bucks tip the fish gumbo was really good. i also really like the beans with rice. it has a slightly different flavor profile but also very good. i think this place is a hidden gem.... good portions, decent price, and easy parking, had to figure out another P for a triple P. i think this was better than when I got rip off on bourbon street, yrs back. that was straight up super expensive double charge the tourist stuff...

French Quarter Grille is all things New Orleans. Met a friend for a leisurely lunch and great…read morefood. The restaurant is located at Parmer Land and IH 35. When you walk into the French Quarter Grill you feel like you are smack dab in the middle of the French Quarter in New Orleans, LA. Fleur-de-lis', masks, purple, green & gold colors, and jazz instruments permeate the French Quarter Grille. Jaimie, our server, welcomed us with the biggest Texas smile and exuded friendliness. My friend ordered fried catfish, carrots and rice, whereas I ordered blackened catfish with crawfish and brown sauce along with carrots and rice. My entree also came with a garden salad, which was fresh with slivered almonds. Our dishes were delightful and quite tasty. My friend also had a cosmopolitan, which said was a bit strong yet very refreshing.

Great Cajun food. These guys are the real deal. Love the hush puppies and red beans. Rum cake…read moreis delicious. Only complaint.... Crappy napkins. They are useless. Napkins are like sand paper with the same absorption. I will bring my own from now on.

My daughter and I stopped by Lil' Easy after work for a quick bite and ended up having a really…read morenice evening. We both got the shrimp po'boy, and the shrimp was well-seasoned and plentiful. The bread was hearty and held up beautifully to the remoulade sauce without falling apart. And the fries! Crispy crinkle fries that stayed crisp and didn't get soggy. It was so much food that we definitely had enough to take home for later. My daughter ordered a French 75, which was amazing. I got the Hurricane, and that was the one miss for me. Four stars because the Hurricane should never miss, especially at a place with such strong New Orleans influences. Their Lil Easy Margarita, though, is always good so next time, I'm sticking with that. I love all the New Orleans touches throughout the building. They give the place so much personality. There's indoor seating and a patio if you want to sit outside, and the whole place has that casual, hip vibe. Our server, Alouette, like the nursery rhyme, was such a joy. She was sweet, attentive, and really knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks. We ended up talking with her about the A Different World reboot on Netflix! The parking lot is small, but there's nearby street parking in the neighborhood, so parking isn't a dealbreaker. They also have happy hour specials, and the after work crowd is lively without being overly busy. As an East Austin resident, Lil' Easy is one of my favorite places to stop for a drink and a bite. It's casual, hip, has great food, and absolutely screams East Austin. I'll definitely be back.

Bomb food delicious, wish the margarita was bigger. I ordered 2 pounds of shrimp w potatoes and…read morecorn and couldn't finish it

I've been craving crawfish since forever so we finally came for dinner on Friday night at around…read more6:30 pm. We were seated immediately, which never happens. Our server was Camilla. We ordered our usual: 2 lbs of crawfish with their whole shabang sauce mild, we included 3 potatoes, 7 sausages, and 1 corn to the bag, a side of rice, cajun fries, and a margarita. We finished at 7:10 pm, which is like the quickest boiling crab experience ever! Thoughts: -Sauce is not the authentic boiling crab sauce, it is way less seasoned and had an odd aftertaste. Ca and Dallas ones are 10000% much better.. tasting wise, but I've also never been to a boiling crab where they've messed up the sauce?? cuz cmon! the sauce is the best part!!! -Sausages are TINY compared to other boiling crab restaurants we've been to -I don't normally dip my crawfish in the lime/salt&pepper cuz you honestly don't really need it, but I dipped it in there for every single bite this time around.. hence, the sauce.... -Menus on napkin holder aka QR code -Gloves were the only solid thing here! We will not be frequenting this boiling crab location anymore. Waste of money! Overall, boiling crab is honestly like the best besides all the waiting, but if the sauce isn't good, then it's not worth it cuz you really are there for the sauce. Parking spots are limited near the restaurant, and people ought to park better cuz some people just can't park. Get there early to avoid that and to lessen your wait time. Servers were attentive and nice.

This restaurant was pretty good and the food came out in less than 10 min! The service was good and…read moreI liked how he was very efficient. The restaurant has lots of seating and it has a very chill vibe. There are plenty of TVs to watch sports games and there is a bar as well. Calamari: The calamari was very crispy and a good portion. The flavor was also very neutral and there was not any weird tastes. However, I wish the calami came out warmer as it was a bit lukewarm when it arrived to the table. Shell Shocker: This boil was really good! The portion is good and the prices are standard. I got the Hook & Reel special blend and it was extremely flavorful and yummy. Next time, I am going to get the spicy because the mild had ZERO spice. This boil came with corn, two potatoes, crab, and shrimp.

My past interactions with seafood broils have not been positive so I had given up. The first was…read morewith a party and was meh but I'm finding out it was the stuff others picked out as well as the flavor( "butter") . The second time was at Joes crab Shack and the crab there was empty and they mixed up the flavors with the incredibly spicy one. Like the saying goes third times the charm. Came here with my fiancé over the weekend. First and foremost the service was great. Our server was very friendly and helpful. She also informed us that they had an all day happy hour so we ordered a pitcher of margarita. Everything came out fast, the flavors were great, and for the price the amount in the bag was great. Will definitely be coming back.

First time in a brick and mortar location and they did not disappoint. Service great, food…read moredelicious and atmosphere inviting. So much so we went back the next day for some more. The old fashion was on point as well. Shout out to the bartender.

I write this as a loyal customer whom wishes his favorite establishment steps its game back up to…read morewhen I fell in love over a year ago. I use to LOOOOVEEEE Krab Kingz, My wife and I would look forward to our ritualistic Sunday Crab and Shrimp platter. However, my last 3 experiences have been subpar. The taste and flavor remains unmatched however, the crab clusters have been downright disrespectfully small. The crab I had on the evening of October 4th literally had no meat in them. I was so upset that I gave up and didn't finish my meal. I don't know if I'll be coming back but if you're looking for seafood in the Austin area check Krab Kingz out.

This is terrible news.. I loved this place!…read moreI moved and now I'm back. I wanted to go get crawfish and turkey necks.. I will forever miss the super cute Asian girl that always insulted me and took great care of me at the same time...

Oh, man! Quite awhile since we've been here. Not sure why, but today we went for my husband's…read morebirthday. We ordered a huge amount of food. 2 lbs crawfish, extra corn and potatoes, fried oysters, fried shrimp, catfish, fries. Wow. EVERYTHING was soooo good. The fries were hot, crispy, cooked in fresh oil. (I can always tell) Oysters were big and milky and crispy. Fantastic shrimp and catfish. But, let's talk mudbugs! They were huge. Like eat the claws huge. Not a soft one in the batch, either. Our server was so sweet, and really catered to us because it is hubby's birthday, sending us home with THE MOST AMAZING beignets. Best I've ever had, and we've had them in LaFayette and Baton Rouge. Absolutely stellar, trust me! Thank you Haley and Crawfish Shack for making my love's birthday so amazing! We'll see you soon.

The food was so good everything was hitting. We had the jerk chicken, smoked meatloaf,jambalaya…read morerice, collard greens, cornbread AND the strawberry cake. Everything was delicious. The portion sizes were very reasonable as well.

I was skeptical at first because of past expeeiwnce with Soul Food Foos Trucks!! I can truly say…read morethose greens, yams, and mac&cheese were great, tasteful, and full of love!! I have made you my go to for my Sundays after church!! Looking forward to the next dish!!

Down South Cajun Eats brings bold Southeast Texas and Louisiana flavors with a lively, high-energy…read morevibe that feels more like a party than your typical seafood spot. As a family-owned restaurant, it has a welcoming, community feel and when the DJ gets going on weekends or R&B/Soul nights on Fridays, the place really comes alive. It's definitely a go-to for celebrations, birthdays, or a fun night out with friends. The seafood dishes deliver on that authentic Cajun flavor, seasoned well and satisfying for anyone craving Southern comfort food with a kick. That said, the atmosphere can be a bit much depending on what you're looking for. The music gets very loud - great for the vibe, but not ideal if you're trying to have a conversation across the table. Service can also be quite slow, especially during peak times, so patience is key. Overall, Down South Cajun Eats is perfect if you're in the mood for flavorful seafood and a party-like environment - but maybe not the best pick for a quiet dinner.

I made my way back for the pound cake waffle and I'm sure I'll be back multiple times. Note that…read morethe waffle itself isn't a special menu item but, they make all of their waffles using a pound cake batter. I ordered MoMo's Breakfast Plate. It includes Grits, eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes with your choice of waffles or French toast. This is a LOT of food for the price. Everything was also very well seasoned. I didnt need syrup on my waffle or any butter/sugar (yes I'm that girl) in my grits. I left very satisfied and would go for their brunch every weekend if I could.