We really like coming to this place. It isn't fancy, but it is fun. The decor is rustic seaside. There is lots of wood everywhere and they've allowed people to write on it. Surprisingly we haven't seen a lot of vulgar things written, although we did try to correct some grammar as we sat there. There's a giant shark overhead as well as a rowboat. There's an alligator over the tin roof over the tables on the side. Of course they have crab and shrimp boils, but we didn't order any of that. We got the blackened shrimp Caesar salad, fried gator nuggets, fried okra, and frogs legs. Everything was, as always, really yummy. They do serve quite a variety of pre-mixed cocktails, and they are cheap. Today we ordered two hurricanes, but in the past I've really liked the peach daiquiri Another good thing about this place is the prices. They're lunch specials run until 6:00 p.m., so if you're there before 6:00 you'll get some good deals. The gator nuggets come in a paper tray and the salad comes in a plastic take out bowl, but it's all just fine. read more

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Food was tasty and delicious. Huge menu. Raw oysters fresh, gumbo tasty. Prices very reasonable. Cooks did a fantastic job on everything including hush puppies. Rosie our waitress was attentive and timely It was our first time and we will return for sure read more

The service was a little slow, every bit of it. The waitress was very pleasant when she did show up at our table.

This is the spot my girlfriend's daughter wanted to go for her graduation dinner and I'm glad she did. I've only ever been to the competitor of here and so I was actually excited to try this place. The food was pretty good, like as good as the other places like this, and the staff were friendly and helpful even though we had about 20 people. The atmosphere was cool and inviting and they had a few TV's as well so I was able to keep up with the NBA playoffs. I will say they were busy but didn't seem AS busy as other places which makes it a great alternative to those other spots. If you ever want some good Cajun seafood and an atmosphere that's pretty laid back and chill, I say skip the bigger chain spot and head over to LA Crab Shack. I don't think you'll be disappointed. 5 stars! read more

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We were in the area for a local event, and the food trucks were ridiculously expensive. I spotted LA Crab Shack in the mini-mall, so we decided to give it a try. The restaurant is large and comfortable, relatively quiet and very clean. We were seated immediately, and our server was friendly and fun. We had fish and chips, a crayfish bag, and a shrimp bag. All the food was plentiful and tasty. Dinner for 3 with drinks was about $40 each, and we all felt the food was both excellent, and a good value. I will most definitely eat here again. read more

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Came out with some friends, they already ordered before we got there. We got the family platter, and added sausage and side rice. I prefer everything to come out in the bag, but they wanted it on a platter, which I feel the food gets colder faster. The crab legs were awesome! No complaints there, but the crawfish tasted very fishy. Didn't even bother sucking the bodies, because there was no flavor to them. The shrimp also tasted rather fishy. We also asked for mild and I think we got no spice. I was told it's normally not like this, so I'll rate 3.5. The big thing keeping me positive about this place was the waiter. He was very welcoming and chill and had great energy as an individual. It made for a way better experience while eating here. He also kept all our drinks topped off and he made it fun to be there! I will try it again, next time get my own personal bag! read more

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By far my favorite sea food boil restaurant / location. The food is always fast, hot, and tasty. I've never had a bad experience nor had to wait a long time to get sat. The restaurant is always clean, and has a lot of seating. The staff there are always really friendly. I got a bag with ramen, sausage, corn and sometimes I get potato's. I also like shrimp, but they only sell them by the pound and I cant finish a pound alone. My favorite seasoning is a medium house blend, and is super flavorful. Our waiter Phillip was super helpful and welcoming, he made sure we had enough lemons and our drinks were always refilled. read more

LA Crab Shack - Sea food boil with sausage, ramen, corn. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I visit Mesa every year and this has quickly become a place I have to stop! I only order one type of protein since I come with one other person, but I always enjoy it! I ordered the 1/2 lb of shrimp with medium spiciness and the house spice. I love all the flavors in the house blend and the shrimp is always cooked well. I usually get sausage and potatoes and it's a decent price for a good seafood meal. The atmosphere is nice, very open space where you can just see everyone chowing down. There's a few TVs spread out and while I was there they had college football on which a lot of people were into. Our server was quick and efficient and was quick to ask us for refills if we needed them. I hope to be back next year for my annual trip! read more

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This is the best Cajun boil in Phoenix. The flavor is outstanding. The service is also great. I mostly stick to shrimp, but I have tried the crab and it's also good. Sometimes you go to a boil and get overcut crab, but they did a great job. I also like the hush puppies, my wife likes the wings. read more

This is where my daughter wanted to go for her graduation dinner and it did not disappoint. We had a large crowd and they were able to accommodate and take our orders in a timely manner. Food portions are always on point. We always leave with leftovers. I don't have anything negative to say and still prefer this food chain over others. Highly recommend giving LA Crab a try if you haven't already. read more

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100 times better than Angry Crab shack. You can't go wrong with the build your own combo up to 4 lbs or more. Jimmy was an exceptional server today. If you're looking for more Cajun style crab boil, this is your go to must. read more

This location without a doubt is the best!!!! I've been to all of their locations but the Mesa is top tier. Phillip and his team definitely have some recognition! The food is always flavorful, drinks are always full and the service amazing! If you haven't stopped by to try LA Crab shack out you're missing out!!! Best seafood boil in all of AZ! read more

LA Crab Shack - The best seafood boil in Arizona! I always get the house blend hot and never lets me down! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I love this place !!!!!! Crab, shrimp and clams so yummy!!!!!! Get in with the HOUSE BLEND sauce!!! Yummmmmy!!!!

Cajun chicken pasta looked & tasted like it was microwave.. disgusting, don't recommended going here at all read more

LA Crab Shack - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The food was fresh. Friendly staff. The atmosphere was also perfect. I love the music here. I will be returning to the restaurant in the future. read more

Service was top notch and much appreciated. The gator nuggets and hush puppies were delicious and filling at a great price point. I always forget to take a picture with Captain Jack Sparrow. read more

LA Crab Shack - Hush Puppies with Gator Nuggets! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

I'm basically a regular at this point. Have come back several times since I discovered this place back in 2022. Consistently great food and service! read more

LA Crab Shack - Waitress drew this cute gator on the receipt! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Our favorite place to get seafood boil!! Always fresh &' good. Service is always good too, quick and friendly. Place is nice, has cute decor around. read more

This used to be my favorite spot until recently, ordered shrimp to go which I've done numerous of times with no issues, i ordered food and I get home and my shrimp is beyond over cooked it wouldn't peel and was dry! So I called in and the manger tells me to bring it in so I bring in my bag with the shrimp and the shrimp I couldn't peel in separate bag this man opens my bags examines the food and tells me well I can only replace 4 shrimp like wtf weirdo your examining my bag as if I'm lying and wanted to waste my time driving back here during the night for you to offer me 4 shrimp when I paid over 20!?? When I refuse the 4 shrimp he gives me a 10 dollar gift card ... TERRIBLE customer service with a terrible manager with no manger skills whatsoever read more

Food was pretty good. I feel like it was average. Nothing special. The server seemed a bit annoyed/disconnected. I believe the staff were on break and having a meeting in the dining area, and there weren't many other customers so it was a bit awkward. The restaurant isn't a hole in the wall but the decorations kind of make it one. Wouldn't go back. read more

LA Crab Shack - Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Phil is the absolute BEST! I don't usually write reviews, but Phil at La Crab Shack absolutely deserves a standing ovation. From the moment we walked in, he greeted us with the warmest smile and made us feel like family. His knowledge of the menu was next-level, and his recommendations? Spot. On. The crab boil he suggested was perfection -- packed with flavor, fresh, and cooked to absolute buttery brilliance. Phil's energy and attention to detail made the entire dining experience unforgettable. He checked on us often without being overbearing, cracked jokes that had us laughing, and even made sure we got extra napkins when things got (deliciously) messy. If you're going to La Crab Shack and you're lucky enough to have Phil as your server -- you're in for a 5-star experience. He's the real MVP! read more

One of my favorite seafood places to go to. The spices are good and the food and drinks are good read more

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Food and service was amazing, Phillip was a great host and very knowledgeable. We will definitely be back again. read more

LA Crab Shack - Gumbo tasted like it was straight from Louisiana and the price was excellent. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Food was okay. Order headless shrimp. Became sick to my stomach for the remainder of the night, and entire next day. Finally, decided to share this with their phone team was a apologetic. The manager PHIL however, told me "I'll keep this in consideration..... Is there anything else I can do for you?" I replied "you haven't done anything for me." He then told me to have a goodnight and hung up the phone! Very poor rating here. read more

Honestly amazing happy hour deals, spanning from 12-6PM every weekday. However, the seafood quality was less than desirable hence the disappointing 3 stars. Entire place was empty during lunchtime so there was plenty of parking. Service was incredible and she came to check on me consistently. Food also came out quickly and I didn't have to wait longer than a few minutes for any item. The happy menu offered cocktails for $4.50 and the frozen versions were mixable. Server recommended the pina colada swirled with frozen strawberry which I happily obliged in. Alongside the discounted drinks were varied fried critters and $1.50 oysters. =ORDERED= *Pina Colada + Strawberry: honestly tasted better when it was partially melted since it gave me a brain freeze. Strawberry was subtle so I would only get the pina colada next time. Surprisingly boozy! *Fried Clams: disappointed with how much batter was on each clam. Ratio neared 2:1 in terms of batter to clam so I could only taste grease. Minimal flavor and heavily depended on the tartar sauce. Needed lemon slices to cut through the heaviness. *Oysters: boy did I get a beat up bunch. The oysters were shucked inconsistently, shown by the cut up presentation of some shells. While the first 6 looked poor, the following 6 were abysmal. Didn't taste fresh and I had to use the cocktail sauce to wash it down. Yes the prices were good and the service was stellar but wow was the seafood underwhelming. The cocktail options were fun but I don't plan on returning unless the fried seafood starts focusing on the "seafood" component instead of the "fried". Was not so happy with the oysters and I wouldn't even pay $1.50 for the ones I got, let alone full price. read more

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Ok, first off.....these hushpuppies are absolutely insanely delicious! No seafood meal is complete without hushpuppies and these little appetizers here are off-the-wall incredible. I'm not sure what flavoring they use but nice crunch on the outside with all the spice flavoring in the middle. I could have eaten a meal of these by themselves. Ordered crab, shrimp, lobster....basically the works. First time having a seafood boil. It was a unforgettable experience with the bibs and diving right into the seafood. The gloves feel huge so maybe bring some rubber bands to hold them onto your own hand or bring your own gloves because I kept having to readjust my gloves while I ate. The flavoring was great on the crab, shrimp, and lobster but I found that the seasoning just didn't soak into the food as I would have expected, I kept having to search for more sauce to add to the meal. Not a cheap meal but unique and fun. Waiter was friendly and gave some good tips on how to go about eating the seafood boil. read more

LA Crab Shack - Seafood Boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Got a medium spice house blend of shrimp and sausages with a side of rice. The picture I took doesn't do the food justice. Food was delicious. It was packed with the right balance of flavors with a good kick. Service was also great and food came out fast. We came on a Friday evening and I think we just beat the rush because we got seated right away but literally in 30 minutes, the restaurant completely filled up. I think this place is definitely chill, but the energy with the guests and staff are great. I would recommend trying this place out! read more

LA Crab Shack - Shrimp and sausages - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Great service from start to finish!!!! All stars for sure. Our waiter was super friendly and patient. The restaurant is clean and we love the design. We ordered frozen margaritas which for some reason have been hard to find in Arizona (where it's hot most of the time) ‍ Anyway, drinks were delicious and we ordered one cajun fry and one lemon pepper fry w/ a catfish basket and lb of crab! All were top notch, flavorful, and definitely leave you wanting more. They even gave a military discount which was super thoughtful. The food here is worth the drive and stands from the rest! Someone's granny is this kitchen lol! Thank you LA Crab and we will definitely be returning soon! read more

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Phil was the best server! amazing food and atmosphere!! Great pricing and a clean restaurant!

Food was probly about 6.5/10. I would grab a bite at this place with some friends to mix it up. Service was 7/10. Service was average, and server was polite. The ambiance was 6/10. The ambiance was casual and open. Over all nnice place for a casual meal. read more

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Highly recommend this place ! Very tasty options then have on the menu & delicious strong alcoholic beverages! They have great chicken fingers and gumbo ' to top it off with headless shrimps a side of butter and lemons and a small portion of the inferno sauce ! Every time I come here it's always great service ! Very friendly and chill atmosphere even when it's busy ! read more

I ordered a seafood boil to go for the first time. The food was absolutely delicious. I would definitely go back again, but I would sit there in person so I don't waste anytime getting to the goodies. The sauce... phenomenal, the crab...Phenomenal, the shrimp...PHENOMENAL. Great pricing, great customer service. Thank you! Happy Eatings! read more

Came in for takeout, staff is extremely helpful. Phil assisted me with the best accommodations. Fav spot for seafood, I return always. Kad

Reasonable food for the price and convenience. It's hard to find seafood in the desert but this was decent. Staff was friendly, clean place. I got 6 oysters, mussels, clams. The potatoes in the boil were really good and tender. read more

We got house blend snow crabs, mussels, crawfish, and head on shrimp. The house blend flavor was AMAZING. I'm giving it a 4/5 for price to quantity ratio. But I would go back. read more

LA Crab Shack - house blend snow crabs, mussels, crawfish, and head on shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Good for a low price. Tried the shrimp alfredo; shrimp was good but sauce was low quality sauce. low priced so it was reasonable. Tried the deep fried shrimp. It was great and it the price was almost too low for what I got. read more

Our waiter Phillip was super attentive, kind and personable! Nothing less than perfect service and the food didn't disappoint.

Our server Philip was great! Attentive great food and fun service! The food was fantastic!

Environment is nice, rustic and cultural. Great service, good food and Always delicious!

10/10 love this place the food is great! but the main star was our server Judith !! She's attentive and very helpful ! She knows exactly what you need and makes the best recommendations! If you want to have the best experience here ask for Judith!! She won't disappoint read more