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    Evangeline Café

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateCajun/Creole
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Window into the kitchen and the hall that leads to the RR (it's a very long hallway!).
    Melissa H.

    Loved the ambience. Good music. Rustic and fun decor. The stuffed pistolette was really tasty. We got a crawfish one and a shrimp one. Stuffed with cheesy goodness and chunks of crawfish. The other was stuffed with melty cheese and chunks of shrimp. Both were delicious! I had the Gold Band creole - 6 jumbo shrimp, fettuccini pasta, and fresh shredded Parmesan. I loved it! The sauce was a tomato-ey creole and I enjoyed it. One in the party ordered a cup of gumbo - thought it was burnt and didn't like it. Someone else finished it and they liked it. So the gumbo is a toss up. Shrimp po'boy- good toasty warm bread. Good veggies and tasty sauce. Loaded with tiny fried shrimp. Fries were good too. One in the party had jambalaya and they liked it a lot. Really wanted to try their pecan pistolette but the food was so filling we couldn't handle anything more. The only negatives (2): 1-One in the party didn't like seeing in the kitchen that the sides of several of the tall pots looked really dirty on the outside. 2-the restroom - the trash was piled high and the restroom itself was super outdated. Lastly, we went for a late lunch and going in - the place was busy! Only a couple tables available. And the place STAYED busy the whole time we were there. So this place is well loved. The food was delicious and I plan to return.

    Gumbo - A bowl of gumbo with green onions on top, served on a plate with a spoon and a snack package nearby.
    Marianne L.

    This place has been a south Austin staple for over 20 years, but it had been several years since I have been there. That changed today when I was in the area around lunch. The place feels like New Orleans, with the decor and vibe. The service is super friendly and homey. I ordered the lunch special of a shrimp po-boy and gumbo. I felt transported to the French Quarter! The gumbo had the deep rich flavor of a roux that's been made with love. Most po-boys outside of Louisiana have bread that's too crispy or hard. Not this one! The bread was fresh and soft. The shrimp was crispy and hot and that Evangeline sauce was a chef's kiss. I will be back!!

    Seafood Combo - A bowl of seafood gumbo with rice, garnished with chopped green onions, served in a restaurant setting.
    Andrew C.

    This established cajun/creole place has been in Austin for awhile and serves pretty consistently good food. Portion sizes are large and the beers are cold. They frequently have live music - which is both great - but also really loud. Some limited outdoor patio seating is available, but in the summer it gets pretty hot. They're usually pretty busy so the service could get swamped a little but the food still comes out quickly. A few things we had: 1. Boudin - the jalapeño one was recommended and has a good spicy bite to it. 2. Seafood gumbo - not the small but the large portion which was a huge bowl with crab claws, oysters and shrimp. Had a good roux but I would have loved for it to be slightly thicker 3. Muffuletta - this was awfully olive-y and came with some onion rings which were pretty bland. The fries would have been a better option 4. Shrimp Creole - A pretty hefty portion of rice with a tomato-y étouffée. More than enough to make you full. Splitting a check proved to be a bit of a challenge - I'd recommend having one check (one payer) and then splitting the payment yourselves using Venmo or whatever other system suits your fancy.

    Red beans and rice - A bowl of Cajun gumbo with rice, a piece of bread, and green onions on a bar table, with drinks and condiments in the background.
    Kim D.

    Hidden gem hole in the wall spot with great Cajun food, good prices, love music inside! It can get busy. We sat at the bar bc it was the only spot open but we enjoyed it very much!! Red beans and rice was delicious

    Christina H.

    Next stop on the hunt for the best Cajun cuisine in Austin: Evangeline Café. From the moment you step in, the abundance of Louisiana memorabilia makes you feel like you've stepped right into Crescent City. I tried the Crawfish Etouffee, the Seafood Gumbo, and a Stuffed Pistolette. While the dishes were edible, it didn't quite meet my expectations in terms of flavor elevation. Cajun food should be bold and earthy with a hint of spice, but the mark was missed. I would return to give it another chance, but Evangeline Café is not my top pick for Cajun cuisine in Austin.

    Gumbo - A bowl of gumbo with rice, sausage, and spices, served on a white plate, with a spoon and some seasoning visible.
    Veronica Y.

    Everything here is delicious! On par with what I've had in New Orleans and possibly even better. The alligator bites were def better than what I had at Cochon. These were not chewy or rubbery at all, which has been my past experience with gator. The portion sizes are big!! The gumbo had the lovely dark roux flavor, the bread pudding was perfect to share around the table. Boudin was excellent. Fried pickles always good. Only minor complaint is that there wasn't enough meat in the alligator piquante (not pictured), though the sauce was yummy. Love the decor in the place too

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    Thu T.

    Walking into Evangeline feels like I was transported to NOLA. Vibe: Love the music and the decor. I feels as if I am in New Orleans which is pretty cool. Food: I do enjoy the poboy and etouffee. Poboy: They have 2 sizes: regular = 5", large = 10". They were quite generous with the filling. If you order the lunch special, it is the 5". My order comes with a small bowl of gumbo, which I was not quite impressed with. It was quite salty compared to what I've had in New Orleans. Etoufee: Large plate and tastes creamy and good. Plenty of toppings in there as well. Chicken Fried Steak: It was very heavy with the gravy on top, so I don't really recommend it. Just stick to the basics at Evangeline. Service: Our server was really nice. We ordered fries as a side for the Chicken Fried Steak and it came out with rice, so we let her know and she brought our fries out immediately.

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    10/10 experience !! great service, lovely space, and an incredible band. the food was flavorful and good portions. we will be back :)

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    Best gumbo in Austin and the fried oyster appetizer was excellent as well. Awesome music by local musicians Steven Doerr and Erik Hokanan.

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