Great food, service, and live music...a true south Austin treasure! I'm SO glad they survived the pandemic. It's such a cool, cozy little Cajun-culture hotspot that never disappoints. read more

What a wonderful meal!! After a day of running errands and close to Brodie, I used yelp to find food nearby. My husband and I arrived about 5:15PM with no wait. But shortly there after this spot got busy!! Apparently they have live music (starts around 7PM) and this is where the locals are known. Our server was also the bartender and he made excellent recommendations. I had a shrimp basket with fries and a side of red beans and rice. My hubby had the Hank Williams platter- gumbo, jambalaya and a crawfish pie. All topped off with a local dash of habanero penguin hot sauce. The meal rounded out with a pecan pistollette. Very authentic and tasty creole cuisine! Add two $5 strawberry Abita beers and our bill was ~$ 50. For a laid back,big easy meal, check out Evangeline's. read more

This place is amazing. I think it's safe to say I have been driving the owner probably crazy by asking multiple times on Facebook and calling if they are open for sit down. I can't get enough. The boudin is amazing, the catfish is to die for and the bread is worth every single carb. 10/10 fav place! read more

Very crowded but we put our name on the list and we're seated in less than 10 minutes. Limited menu made it easy to decide what to order. Very small place. But staff worked well to prevent too long a wait. Our waitress, Julie, was excellent. She explained the dishes spiciness and helped us to decide what to order. Boudin appetizer was excellent. I ordered Mee Maw's gumbo. Most of the rest of our group ordered sandwiches. Everything tastes excellent. My gumbo had just the right amount of spiciness . Great Cajun food without having to leave Texas!! read more

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"Austin doesn't do Cajun" was something I use to say... stuffed foods left and I was having a very hard time finding Cajun food that met muster. That all changed with my first visit to Evangeline cafe. From Crawfish étouffée to fried frog legs. This is a must try and a frequent repurchase. I'm 100% sold. As an additional vote of confidence, as if you needed one, my old man born and raised in Shreveport, LA said "Don't tell my mother but this gumbo is as good if not better than hers." 'Nuff said. I don't have any photos for this review because I never remember before the food is 1/2 eaten!!! It's that good. read more

Hidden gem in south austin. Food was authentic and so affordable! Their gumbo is amazing, as is their crawfish pie. Definitely check this place out if you're looking for some authentic Louisiana Cajun/Creole food. read more

A nice little place in a nice neighborhood. The variety is nice, mostly yummy Louisiana fair, and also a consistently yummy chicken fried steak that I can't get enough of! Very friendly staff and owner; I always love going there for lunch. read more

Live music nights are what drew me to this little hole-in-the-wall cafe. A local band plays in the front corner of the cafe, and they have a special truncated late-night menu that serves a short list of NOLA cajun-style entrees and a longer list of beers. Abita Beer is the star of the beer list here, and they offer a variety you won't find in the grocery store, including the latest seasonal delight (Peach Harvest on our latest November visit). The food essentially is authentic New Orleans cajun home cooking made to order by a Louisiana native chef, and it's spiced accordingly. If you never thought veggie gumbo and red beans and rice are spicy, you haven't done authentic. I love the veggie gumbo, BTW. Entree-sized servings at night are a little pricey at $8.99 a bowl, but if you'd prefer a cup, they'll split that in half and you can get more than one. The wait staff has always been friendly and efficient each time we've been there. The restaurant itself is small, basically an L-shaped room with a scattering of 4 to 6-top tables. The decor reminds me of a lake or shoreline cafe, lots of stuff on the walls with little wall space left over. It's definitely an original in Austin. They're open for lunch, dinner, and late-night, with a slightly different menu for each. They serve po-boys, along with baskets and plates with sides at lunch and dinner, so it's not all just bowls. The bands they book are mostly quality locals, playing loud like it's a bar (earplugs recommended for listening comfort). Check out their online events calendar for an updated list. There is always a cover charge for the evening shows, but it doesn't seem to be advertised. Just before the band starts, a staff member will make the rounds and tell you how much it is, and collect. I've seen people taking their orders to go instead of staying, so I think it would be helpful to post the cover amount and time it starts on the front door. No one likes to be surprised by requests for money, so hopefully now you won't be. read more

Evangeline Café - Eve Monsees and band - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Austin, Texas

Best Cajun in town hands down. I always get the boudin. And don't forget the bread pudding.

Very tasty Cajun food with a warm homey atmosphere. Lunch time is a bargain with a po'boy sandwich and a cup of gumbo.

Great food and Great service at a great price. A South Austin institution that keeps on keeping on. Order the Gator Bites!

Really, really good flavor on everything I've had. My favorite is the fried catfish po-boy.

Their Chile relleno is fantastic, their red beans and rice is tasty! All of their food is very authentic!

No live alligators Not located in Louisiana I always sit at the same table Cannot make a Roy Rogers Mardi Gras read more

Honestly this place should be a 5 star restaurant. I have no clue why it's not. The staff is amazingly sweet never had to ask for a refill on water. The food was so delicious. 10 out of 10 definitely will come back again. Also bread pudding delicious. One addition that would've been so cool is if there was a option to get chocolate chips in the bread pudding the food must be made by someone passionate because the food is delicious. Chefs kiss restaurant. read more

Evangeline Café - Bread pudding - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is the best of the best. My favorite Cajun food outside of New Orleans, and it might be just as good the source. The gumbo is the best in Texas! Rich, meaty, and amazing flavor! The gator bites are perfectly cooked and so tender. The Evangeline sauce on top is the perfect combo. I recommend you put that on everything! The shrimp po boy is my goto, as it's just the best. Get a regular size and a cup of gumbo and you're set. The service was excellent and they were packed out! I highly recommend this place to anyone who loves good food, great service, and a super fun atmosphere! read more

UJ The food her was not as recommended. Seafood gumbo was watery and did not offer much flavor at all that is expected from Cajun food. I had the frog legs and they were not fried correctly. Breading was gooey and pasty. Was a disappointing dinner. The real reason for my one star rating was the service. Marissa was the most disinterested, inattentive server I have experienced in 65 years of dining out. I have never left less than a 20% gratuity in all my years. I did this time. Someone needs to inform her that she is in a service industry. This is the first revue I have ever posted. read more

Very disappointed. I had heard a lot about this place, ended up across the street at lunch time, so I decided to try it. I was by myself, so of course, they gave me the worst seat in the house- near the bathrooms and server station. Whatever. I ordered fried oysters, catfish with dirty rice, comes with a small salad. Salad dressing was so think it was more like a dip than a dressing. Not easy to pour on a salad. The dirty rice was overcooked and under seasoned. I thought the oysters tasted odd, but it was actually the metallic taste from old horseradish in the cocktail sauce. The oysters and catfish tasted ok, but I've had much better at Cherry Creek Catfish. Super disappointed over all the hype. As I'm leaving- a tiny baby roach crawls across my napkin. Gross. I really wanted to love this place. read more

I've only dined in for lunch with coworkers and have never been disappointed with the food and service. It has a hole in the wall feel but very comfortable. I finally brought my husband to lunch so he could try their food. He loved it. I've tried the crawfish Evangeline, seafood gumbo, po boys, jambalaya, catfish with white sauce, gator bites and Miranda's pecan pralines. I love em all! My favorite entree and appetizer are grilled catfish with white sauce and gator bites. I love that we have the option of grilled or fried. If you get fried, the batter is super light which allows the flavor of what you're eating come through. I've been to Louisiana many times for work and had the opportunity to eat Cajun creole food at restaurants and home cook meals. I haven't been to many Cajun creoles restaurants in Austin This place is the most authentic I've tried in central Texas so far. A must for all! read more

The Friendly staff helped me decide on my first experience at Evangeline's. The Yummy shrimp poboy! The right bread!! I will return because more food to try and more pictures in the walls to reminisce about. read more

This place was packed on a weekday for lunch. I had the Speedy's Catfish with crawfish macque choux. So good there was no leftovers! I always forget to take a pic read more

Looks like a little hole in the wall diner but the food is very good. I went here for a late lunch which I recommend because I could tell I just missed the busy part of the lunch rush. The service was fast and friendly. I ordered the crawfish etouffee which I had never had before. It left a great first impression. It was hot and well seasoned and great portion size, I was full by the end. read more

Don't even hesitate just go the service is top notch and friendly. Well the food is a step above anything else. Do yourself a favor and get in the car. read more

Evangeline Café - Speedys catfish I drive an hour just to eat this once a month hands down one of the best hidden gems in Austin - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Austin, Texas

Evangeline Café is now going to be a place we frequent. My friend and I had dinner here the other night and were so pleased with our meals. Both of our meals were so flavorful and had large portions for such a decent price. On top of that, the service here is great and everyone was really friendly. We will definitely be back. read more

Evangeline Café - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Austin, Texas

service was grrrreat! Being a local celeb already, I get my stares! but, hey, am used to it. bad jokes aside. read more

Evangeline Café - what we all neeed - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Austin, Texas

Our favorite place to eat in Austin. Never disappoints. Food is amazing, and the customer service is too! read more

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I was really recommend this place and I was not disappointed, the service was really good, our waiter really took care of us (and our little dog), I had the gator bites and the shrimp and they were delicious, might make this place my go to lunch spot on the weekend read more

I have to work this weekend so no Mardi Gras for me. Being homesick was made more bearable thanks to Evangeline Cafe in Austin. Deb told me the roast beef poboy was messy and I knew that was for me!!! I love it and would like more Evangeline sauce...like a gallon. Miranda's Pecan Praline Pistolette is absolutely sinful and I might have to make the three hour drive more often just to have it. Red beans and rice is creamy perfection....I will save tasting the bread pudding till breakfast. This place is really authentic. The service was amazing too! read more

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Delicious spot in south Austin. Never been let down in here. It's nice and dark with great service read more

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Has something changed at Evangeline? My wife and I have always liked it but something has been off on the last two visits. Last night, the food was just okay, they were out of a lot of things (dirty rice, black drum, stuffed crab) and the service was mediocre. What's going on at an Austin original? read more

Food and service are excellent. Fried fish well seasoned and not too greasy. Also fan of stuffed pork chop.

Fantastic cozy place. Great Cajun delights, cool atmosphere & music! It's rocking most days of the week.

It's a little pricey, but good atmosphere and good food. And there are praline dessert, which they are well known for is so good good.

I will just chalk it up to everyone has different taste buds, but I feel that the food was very sub-par. I ordered the boudin as my appetizer, i felt the boudin was decent (more rice than meat ratio). They would do good to change the ratio a bit, the flavors were there. I had the gumbo, that was a TOTAL disappointment. More rice than gumbo. Its chicken and sausage gumbo and you get LITERALLY 2 slices of sausage. The flavor lacked dept, it was very bland and basic. Felt more like jar gravy, 2 thin slices of sausage and some chicken. You shouldn't have to add salt to gumbo just to have some form of flavor. There winner is there staff.... some of the nicest people you will ever meet. read more

Excellent Cajun food. Jambalaya, Gumbo, shrimp creole, they have it all. Muffulettas too. Live music weeknights before Covid, hope it comes back soon. read more

Was very delicious. Stuffed pork chop was out if this world. Let me say this, I cannot stand okra. But the okra side that comes with it was the first time I've ever even liked it. AMAZING okra onion bacon Yummm read more

I hate to give a poor review for something that's is just not my cup of tea. If you like to eat fried food, then you'll probably love this place. Quirky interior, diner style. NO oysters on half shell. No fried okra, which I found unusual for a Cajun place. If I closed my eyes and didn't know I was eating red beans and rice, I would have sworn I was eating Mexican refried beans and rice. They do have a gluten free menu. I am pretty sure it is not completely safe, as my hubby with celiac disease got some contamination. Grilled shrimp was good, but only 5 on the salad; jambalaya was dry. Meh. read more

Evangeline Café - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Austin, Texas

The Alligator Sauce Piquante is a must try. "Can you say Mouth water Cajun food." I can, but I wouldn't. read more

This place was not my cup of tea. It's all Cajun food and I'm not a fan. If you like Cajun food give it a try you may like it

Best Cajun food in the city! I love the atmosphere here and the staff are very friendly! I go every once every year or so but nothing has changed. Still the same great food and great service ! read more