Pulled up to the livestock auction house and thought for sure I was lost. I was starving so am glad…read morethat I opened the door and confirmed the existence of this gem. Walking into the building you wouldn't think much of the place, but once you get into the restaurant you feel like you are in a typical Texas roadhouse. Cozy, warm, homey, and delightful all around. I asked the waiter if the burger was cooked properly or the Houston style (burnt to a crisp and disgusting). Fortunately, being so far away from Houston, I was assured the burger would be nice and juicy: indeed it was. Fresh cut, perfectly fried okra alongside a juicy burger made this meal perfect. I wish I could give this place a diamond rating. Texas Michelin Star Worthy for sure. Got to meet Billy as well. True gentleman. I'll be back, even though it's a 5 hour round trip visit, this place is nestled amongst some beautiful countryside. So very happy I stumbled upon this true gem

Very cool experience. We have driven by this place many times but never realized it was a…read morerestaurant until seeing reviews on Yelp. We stopped in this past weekend and it was awesome! Fried zucchini is about as fresh as you can get! I had the chicken fried steak with onion rings and beans. Wife had chicken fried chicken with potatoes and broccoli rice casserole. Everything was fantastic! Also picked up a piece of coconut pie to take home. Highly recommend this place. Home cooking at its finest. It was a Saturday around dinner time and it was very crowded!

Food was good but prices are ridiculous. I'm just saying ‍ catfish & beans & coleslaw was good but…read morethe price of such small servings isn't really fair. But I get it business is business Thank you for your service great customer service.

WOW!!! I am really impressed with this place. Let's start by saying our waitress Miriam was amazing…read moreand she recommended the fried pickles and they were yummy. I had the chicken fried chicken which had the best batter I have ever had on chicken fried chicken. My husband had a burger and onion rings and he really enjoyed it. The place has lots of seating and it's a pretty cool set up with a large open seating area and a farm house look. This is truly a treat for our visit to Mexia!!!

Absolutely delicious fried catfish with large portions, friendly staff, quaint atmosphere,…read morecomfortable and enjoyable.

Environment was uncomfortable as a Michigander, a lovely 67° outside with the heater cranked up…read moreinside. We ordered take out so I waited outside. Also, lots of religious and political stuff around. No question whose side they're on, but we are in Texas. That said, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic. I had a western omelette, husband had Texas stuffed baked potato.

This is an amazing business. We bought 30lbs of crawfish, potatoes and lemons. Their recommended…read moresauce was incredible, crawdaddies were nice and bug. We really liked the butter sauce as well!

Tried this place on a whim, we're new to town. Did not disappoint, had the Tejuan Special shrimp,…read moretwo lobster tails, with corn and potato. Do yourself a favor and stop by!!!

Came for the 2nd time to work my way through the menu. Got the bbq chicken, mashed potatoes with…read moregravy, fried gizzards, mac n cheese and hot lemon pepper wings. It was packed with a line. So be patient it's worth it.

I'm from Chicago I've had a lot of food from sharks I appreciate the fact that they're trying to…read morebring a taste of home but it's close but no cigar the staff are friendly I've had an Italian beef but the meat just doesn't taste the way I remember, I've had the chicken fried hard with salt pepper and lemon pepper and they give you the sauce on the side instead of on the chicken I've also had the catfish nuggets which were fried a little too hard and the inside was mushy they also offer Philly cheese steak egg rolls these were very tasty

Yesterday I had the opportunity to experience brunch at Opal's Oyster Bar and everything was…read morebeautifully done. The setup and atmosphere looked like something straight out of a magazine. The crab cake Benedict was amazing, the wedge salad was fresh and delicious, and the shrimp from the seawall was full of flavor. And of course, the lobster mac and cheese was absolutely yummy. Great food, beautiful presentation, and an overall wonderful experience.

My mom and I spent a beautiful spring evening on the patio, and it was such a lovely experience…read more The staff was amazing--attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. Our food arrived quickly, but we never felt rushed at all, which made the evening feel relaxed and special. The oysters were great, and I ordered the lobster roll, which was a 10/10. It also came with some of the best fries I've ever had. My mom got the red snapper with a side of broccoli, and she really enjoyed her meal as well. We almost never order dessert, but since it was the last night of our vacation, we thought... why not? We shared strawberry and chocolate ice cream served with the cutest, yummiest little tea cookies, and it was absolutely worth it. Everything about the meal was phenomenal, and we left super satisfied.

Someone recommended this place to me and I was in the neighborhood so dropped by for dinner last…read morenight. Had a dozen oysters, which were very large, nicely, chilled, and served with a nice accompaniment of red sauce, horseradish, lemon, and crackers. I then had the whole fried fish, which was a nice size portion and very tasty and came with two different kinds of beans, one of which had some tiny shrimp. Almost forgot, there were three or perhaps four grilled shrimp on top of the fish, which were delicious. French fries were good too. I was very impressed with the food at this place. My server, Adamari (on left in photo) was very welcoming, attentive, and made great recommendations! She made a very good meal even better! The young lady that brought the food to me, not pictured in the photo, was also very good at her job. I thought the prices were very reasonable. This may be the best seafood restaurant in Waco. This place had a nice atmosphere as well. Three cheers to the oyster shucker and chef.

I get food here almost every week! I love this place. Service is great always fast. Inside is a…read morenice vibe good place to have a drink.

DELICIOUS! I forgot I was in Waco tbh. I went here with my parents, and we all gave it 5/5 stars!…read more Joshua was an excellent waiter--very friendly and helpful. My parents had issues with the service the first time they came, around when Tia Juanita's first opened. But today, our food came out quickly and correctly...and it was SO GOOD! The drinks, the apps, the entrees--all of them were full of flavor and really tasty. I would describe the menu as Cajun, Tex-Mex fusion. We had the crawfish queso (bomb), shrimp/fish tacos (fresh and bomb but small), shrimp quesadillas (also bomb), and the hush puppies (slightly less bomb and v small, but still yum). The vibe inside is a little overwhelming. It's pretty loud, and it's worse when there's live music, I hear. But it's a fun, immersive type of experience if you're looking for a more upbeat dining experience :)

The shrimp was very very very and too salty, quesadillas were too greasy too!!!…read moreWaiter was very short on conversation when I try to ask about food on menu, forgot to bring silverware, rcvd food and asked her for utensils to eat with and made a lil smirk on her face. Tried to get her attention several times to tell her about the shrimp as she was passing by the table , she kept walking, so I asked another waiter to send a mgr to table. Nice social environment

Delicious and flavorful food. Great wait staff who were friendly and engaging. First visit to Waco…read morebut will definitely return.

Don't sleep on Surf N Soul!!! This place is truly amazing. I love seafood, but it's so hard to find…read moregreat authentic seafood in Waco. I'm excited to know that I have a dedicated spot in the area now. I ordered Fried Fish and Fried Rice. It took exactly 15 minutes to be prepared and served to me. The hospitality/customer service was genuine and friendly. My food was fresh and hot. But most importantly, it was delicious, flavorful, and fulfilling. The fish was battered like chicken, seasoned to perfection, and it's real!! The fried rice is definitely my favorite I love how that was seasoned as well, it taste like rice you could get from a hibachi grill. I definitely will keep coming back. I feel like way more people should know about Surf N Soul and check it out. They did not disappoint at all!

Wowwww!!!! I'm originally from Southeast Texas, born and breed with Cajun blood running through my…read moreveins. Ever since leaving and moving to Austin area, I've longed for my gumbo, crawfish and even down home red beans and rice. Well, until now!! We just randomly decided on seafood while in Waco, and lemme tell yall. This place will not disappoint!! I had a bowl of probably the top 10 best I've ever had!! (Sorry mom), and also the red beans and ohhhh my lawd!!!! The atmosphere when you walked in let you know this was gonna be a good meal. The decor, and even almost entire wall with prices and the daily specials written on it. The waitress tried to tell us about it, and I'm pretty sure the wife was paying attention, but I already had my stomach setting up to receive gumbo. Multiple waitstaff stopped by to check on us throughout the meal, and all were very friendly! Serving sizes to make you loosen a belt notch to be able to breathe!! Wife had the fish and chips and couldn't eat the fries! That all said, I also found out that gumbo and beans and rice were made from scratch DAILY, and not that prepared stuff you get at some places!! Stop and be ready to Laissez les bons temps rouler!!

Went here for lunch. Was seated quickly and the food seemed like it came out quickly too…read more The crawfish was good and especially if you dipped it in the butter that came with it. The red fish was okay. I felt the entree was plated nicely and overall wasn't bad. I felt the restaurant was clean which is definitely a good sign for a restaurant .