Had lunch with girlfriends here. Typical seafood boil place, they were semi-busy on a Friday. I order the crawfish and shrimp. I wanted my sauce on the side The crawfish were decent size but they only "steamed" it so it didn't have a lot of flavor by itself, but their sticky kickin sauce is one of the best I've ever tasted. Their garlic noodles were amazing too. Decent place for crawfish, but not if you're looking for Louisiana style where they soak it boil. read more

Beautifully seasoned and fresh in the bags. The fries were skinny, which I love, and well-seasoned. Asian staff all around so you know they're not skimping on the seasoning. The only thing is that they were extremely inattentive, and I couldn't wave down anyone. I wish they installed call bells at the tables. Got me walking around with dirty gloves and a bib multiple times to the front for some service. Also building gets extremely loud with all the people and music so make sure to start yelling at each other if you want to converse. read more

Food was solid. They had a deal going -- buy 5 lbs of crawfish and get 1 lb free -- which was impossible to pass up. I'm not sure how long the promotion lasts, but I canno pass on a deal! I ordered the pure crawfish with the KC-style spicy seasoning, and I'd definitely recommend it. The flavor had a great balance of heat, garlic, and tanginess without being overwhelmingly spicy. The seasoning was potent enough that my fingers were burning a bit afterward thanks to a perfed glove, but thankfully the symptoms faded within 30 minutes. Overall, a really satisfying crawfish spot with solid flavor and good value. read more

Kickin' Crab is a Viet-Cajun seafood joint in Carrollton's thriving Korean district that serves some of the best crawfish and garlic noodles in all of DFW. From late February - early June, you can experience amazingly fresh seafood boils that keep the place packed with a line out the door. If crawfish are in season, you must try them out. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - During crawfish season (and Lent) Kickin' Crab becomes very popular. This casual spot is open with plenty of tables, people, and staff. Come in shorts, bring a big appetite, and get ready to enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with like-minded, seafood loving patrons. 1 Star. Service - Be sure you check in on the iPad at the entrance. Once you put down your name and number (they use Yelp's reservation system), you can check your place in line, the wait time, and leave to explore the area (I always visit SomiSomi while waiting for my table). Once your table is ready, white butcher paper is placed on the table and the fast, friendly staff (always smiling and lightning fast) will be there to help you. 1 Star. Food - The crawfish are plump and flavorful. I love the Kickin' sauce. I use the twist and peal method. But I also want to highlight the garlic noodles and Cajun fries. The noodles are simple - just butter and garlic but are a fantastic side dish that is easily shared. The fries are perfectly seasoned, never greasy and pack a nice crispy outside and soft center. I love ordering a side of Kickin' Sauce to dip my fries, garlic noodles, and crawfish tails. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. I love this area, and Kickin' Crab is a staple in my rotation during both crawfish and Lenten season. If there's a better place to get crawfish in DFW, let me know! Otherwise you'll find me here. 1 Star. read more

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This place was absolutely packed on a Friday night. You can get on the waitlist on at the front of the restaurant and you can see your position in line through text. There won't be any estimated wait time but you can scroll to the top of the waitlist and see how long the next party has waited to get a good idea. We ended up waiting a little over an hour (got on waitlist for group of 4 at 6:30pm). I ordered the 1/2 snow crab 1/2 shrimp combo along with an extra 1lbs of crawfish kickin style medium spicy. It comes with 3 sausage, a potato, and corn as well. Garlic noodles are great, I recommend mixing them with your seafood boil sauce. This place has their system down! There is a quick turnaround from when a table finishes to when a table sits down and orders. We did not wait long for our food and everything came out extra hot. The crawfish was huge and the boil was delicious. I will definitely be back! read more

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Food is always consistent, and the staff is so friendly. We are frequent customers, especially during crawfish season. The sauce is always on point and the crawfish are cooked well. Their kickin wings and coconut snails are also a must! Definitely recommend to anyone who wants their fix in - we only come here! read more

Second time here and it was just as delicious as the first time! Service was quick and friendly. The atmosphere is fun and comfortable and has two large TVs on opposite walls. We got the shrimp combo special that has 3 lbs of shrimp, 2 corn, 2 potatoes, and sausage. We chose the kickin sauce with the spicy spice level. It was flavorful and spicy, but not the kind of spicy where you can't taste anything. Beers came out quick and waiter was friendly. The oysters were crazy large and fresh. So glad we found this seafood gem! read more

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The location, food and service were all fantastic. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back! read more

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Came here on a Monday, right when they opened and there was no line. We mainly came here for crawfish ($9.99/lb on March 2026) and also ended up getting some oysters and garlic noodles as well. The oysters were plump and fresh and the garlic noodles came in a big portion and were super garlicky, which we loved. We got the crawfish with the kickin seasoning, level spicy. It was delicious! The crawfish themselves were pretty big and came with a piece of corn for every 2 lbs. Staff was also very helpful and patient and the interior was spacious and clean. I would definitely come again when craving crawfish! read more

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We came around 6pm. on a Thursday, and it wasn't too busy. It was much busier by the time we left, but there was still no wait. We enjoyed our seafood boil in the Kickin' sauce. The crawfish were still on the smaller/medium side at the end of January and were priced at $10.99/lb during this time. The shrimp were large but unfortunately very overcooked in both of our bags. Service was good. read more

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Came here the other night with my family and it was the best crawfish I'd ever had. They were such a good size and the flavor was amazing!

The food was absolutely delicious, and the flavors were excellent. Every dish was well-prepared and full of taste. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a satisfying meal. read more

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Service could be better. We liked the crawfish and kickin style flavors but our waiter wasn't the best

Soooooo worth the drive. Expect a wait during busy times. Best seafood around! And in the coolest area.

It's pricey, but we come here for King Crab at least once a year for special occasions. Service is great. Best crab in DFW. But be prepared to wait! We had a 90 minute wait for 2 people on a Friday night. read more

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Fresh and amazing flavor , great service and can't wait to go back! We had the #3 combo plus another 1.5lbs of crab and it was just delicious read more

Always a good meal here. They do get very busy so be prepared to wait a bit but it's worth it and the queue does move decently I highly recommend getting the garlic noodles with your seafood order. The service is decent. Tien was our server. He's fast and great! Ask for him when you're in. read more

We've come multiple times, never disappoints. Great pricing, the wait line goes by so fast. The food is great full of flavors. Ambiance always feels like a party lol. Whoever has the music playing it's fire. read more

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Looking good. Tasted good. Service good. Ambience good. Crawfish good. Restroom good. read more

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We came on a Friday night, joined waitlist at 7pm and got seated at 8:15pm. Given how busy the place was, the wait wasn't too bad at all! Our helpful server Hannah made some wonderful recommendations since it was our first timeat Kickin' Crab. We ended up ordering 3 lbs of crawfish, 1 lb of clams, and the "DUNGENESS CRAB SPECIAL" which includes 2 clusters of Dungeness crab legs, 1 corn, 1 potato, and 3 pieces of sausages. We chose the Kickin' Style sauce and... wow! Everything was delicious but the sauce was what stood out most. It was garlicky, savory, rich and creamy. My mouth is watering as I write. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Fast and great service! Great food. We got the KC Fiesta crawfish, Cajun fries, and garlic noodles. 10/10 recommend. read more

Kickin' Crab - Crawfish, Cajun Fries, Garlic Noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Always love Kickin Crab! An amazing spot by yourself or with friends. Super great food and staff. read more

This place is great! Definitely coming back. Crawfish were big and sauce was amazing! Service was excellent, especially for being as busy as it was. read more

Devin provides good service. The crawfish is fresh. Restaurant is near all the shops. read more

Absolutely the best seafood house in all of Dallas,TX the Cajun buttery sauce is extremely well balanced I always get the medium kickin combo so you can get all the flavors + some heat. The service here is also amazing, management is on it and goes above and beyond to ensure you have a positive experience. The ambiance here is like your typical seafood boil establishment it's nothing unique however they have heavy business and definitely could use more space to support the amount of customers they get on a day-day basis .... That literally tells you how great this place is because there's plenty of options in this area and this spot always stay busy. 10/10 pricing 10/10 quality 10/10 favor 9/10 ambiance All around great. read more

The service is great! The garlic noodles with great big fresh shrimp is very good the first time you eat it. There's a lot of it, so I needed a take out. The warmed up (add a little olive oil) version was very, very, very good! read more

Wow!! Was not expecting such a great experience. We came out from California to Texas to visit family,and we had to try out this kickin'Crab and compare it to what we have at home and it was great. The food was off the chart and the service was much better. We will recommend this location to everyone. Timmy our server was Awesome!!! Thank you for such great food and service. read more

The food is absolutely amazing , service is fast and food is always fresh and delicious! This has been my go to spot for seafood boils for years now I will always come back read more

Amazing food great service and quick! Will be coming back here again. Very clean location and organized. read more

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Great seafood, sharing with a crew is best recommended. Crab, crawfish, corn and potatoes delicious

We've visited this location several times, but this visit was a bit different as we brought along our newborn. Unfortunately, the place isn't stroller-friendly, or perhaps the staff isn't well-trained to accommodate guests with strollers. This made navigating the space a bit challenging. As for the food, it was a mix of highs and lows. We ordered the fries, which were amazing as always--crispy and flavorful, just how we like them. The clam chowder, however, was disappointing. I'd rate it a 4/10 and wouldn't order it again. On the brighter side, the 3 lbs of shrimp we ordered were absolutely delicious, as usual. Kicking Crab's shrimp never disappoints! While we'll probably be back for the shrimp and fries, I hope they improve on accommodating families with strollers. read more

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Food is really good here. My husband and I love crawfish here. We dont go anywhere for crawfish. Service is also good. They are nice, friendly and fun. my friends also love this place as well. read more

The food is always good. The wait can be quite long depending on the night! The staffs are friendly.

Our favorite seafood boil place! So flavorful and consistent, will definitely come back!

Satisfied my cravings!! Crawfish and clams were fresh tasting and huge. The flavors were to my liking, there's a lot of garlic in the seasoning. The sweet potato fries were good as well. Garlic noodles were decent. Service was great, quick and nice. Spacious seating inside! read more

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The food was delicious. The ambiance was great. The service was lacking; however, I will go back because the food is amazing!

My family came into town and they wanted try this place. The food and service were fantastic. For what we got, it was amazingly affordable and all of us were so full! The waiter's recommendation was right on! We will definitely be back!!! read more

My favorite cajun seafood place in the DFW area by far!! this place is consistently delicious and has great service :)

Love Kickin' Crab!! The ambiance is always fun and the food is great. Good portions with great flavors and not too expensive. Quick service too. Will be back, thanks Penelope! read more

got 2 lbs of crawfish and shrimp. Grabbed a bucket of beer on a Monday and they are just as delicious as if it was the weekend! Staff is always amazing! Really good prices for any seafood craving! read more

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