I arrived on a Thursday around 5:15PM, and they were already busy! Happy Hour is every day from 2PM-7PM,l so maybe that is a draw for them. I was sat in the room to the right, where there were 9-12 tables with one server during my meal. At one point I counted 25 patrons and 11 tables that she was taking care of (assuming she did not have other tables on the main or patio seating areas). This woman was amazing! I can only hope that not every night is so busy for her and that the business is not taking advantage of her awesomeness to save money by not hiring additional help. As for the food, I tried the chicken fried steak, which was very good. It did take a while to close out my tab (typing this review as I wait), but I am patient. I could see that other patrons were not so understanding. Proper staffing can be tricky. I enjoyed the food, ambience and service well enough to warrant another try! read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Leftovers! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Another reviewer said it right, this is a bar with bar food, and not a Bistro. Dogshit bar food for alcoholics who don't know any better. I don't know where to start. Well, when the waiter came I asked what are the best things on the menu and the first thing he mentioned was the Philly Cheese Steak sandwich... This is a Cajun/Creole New Orleans restaurant and the best thing is the Philly Cheese steak? Not the Gumbo, or the Étouffée, or even the red beans and rice, the Cheesesteak. That told me a lot right off the bat. Let me skip to the real stuff, everything tasted microwaved. You know if you were to make a batch of French fries, then let it sit out for 4 or 5 hours and when someone orders some you just throw them in the microwave and reheat them? Yeah, that was the vibe with EVERYTHING!!! Cold and rubbery exterior with a boiling hot interior. MICROWAVE!!!! The French fries, the Boudin Balls, the fried green tomatoes, all MICROWAVED!!! The burger was overcooked and sitting in a pile of clear grease so as I had to ask for a new burger bun. The catfish was flavorless, and microwaved, the chicken fried steak plate was cold and rubbery, the crawfish on top of the fried green tomatoes was so rubbery, like whacky wall walkers. Change your name to Mouton's, Bar and Grille, remove Bistro off the name you clod. We'll never be back. Just terrible, there are only 3 restaurants on our current list of "Never again," and you are one of them. Dos Hermanos, Conejos, and Mouton's. read more

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The first time we came, we waited over an hour for our food and it arrived cold, but we didn't complain. The second time, we waited 45 minutes for our food, and again it came out cold and was missing a side. We had wonderful experiences at the Leander location before it closed down, but unfortunately the Cedar Park location is not the same. After being customers for several years, we will not be coming back. read more

Went yesterday with family around lunch time. For one I did not enjoy my burger at all. I understand the cook was going for medium but that goal was not achieved the ground beef was still mushy and raw in the middle. I could not bring myself to say anything because my mother in law suggested the restaurant and I did not want to insult her suggestion and opinion of it being a good restaurant. Secondly my fiancés waffles were also not cooked all of the way through, raw dough in the middle. THIRD. Yes, third. As if nothing else could have gone wrong my fiancés bestfriend ordered shrimp and grits, plate came out and he was given a shrimp quesadilla. A quesadilla. It seems very hard to get the two mixed up. He didn't say anything to us until we split up and said goodbye to my mother in law. He said he didn't want to be confrontational and that the quesadilla was not bad, that he enjoyed it. I understand he did not have an issue with the food he received but at the end of the day it's not what he ordered. So if you're looking to have a nice meal please avoid Mouton's. They do not have standards for good food or service. If you're looking for undercooked food, cold "hot" coffee, slow service while they seemed dead and for the wrong food, then do come here. I understand understaffing and being overwhelmed but that's too many mistakes to overlook for the money you spend trying to feed yourself. If the service lacks or is bad, the food should make up for it. The food should speak for the restaurant itself. read more

This location is a breath of fresh air compared to the location that use to be open in Leander. First of all, this location is more open and well lit. The decorations are nicer and I really love that they have a Pac-Man arcade game...win! One of my biggest issues with the Leander location was the staff. This location was NOT like that. The server we had was very friendly, positive, helpful, and attentive. We didn't feel like we were a burden simply for showing up. I noticed a regular walk in and our server said "hello" to him by name. It says something to me for a place to have regulars that are known by name. It had been years since we have been to a Mouton's. I suggested it to my husband because I knew it was close to our chiropractor anyway. We got the chicken bacon biscuit each and oh my, my, my, my, my...our mouths were very, very happy with our choice. The egg was cooked to perfection for both of us too. They seem to actually know how to cook an over medium egg. Oh and the bacon isn't flimsy bacon tasting paper either, it is thick cut and delicious! Definitely one of my favorites! Such a treat to have once in a while. read more

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I'm leaving this review regarding a recent experience my 19 year old brother had while trying to get a job here. He was referred by an employee and went in for an interview. During the interview, the hiring manager questioned whether his referral was actually legitimate and repeatedly pushed him toward other back of house positions, despite him being interested in serving trying to establish experience in the workforce at a place we've gone to for years. A few weeks later, after he had not heard anything, he called to follow up yesterday at 4:38 PM. The employee he spoke with, Bri, repeatedly interrupted him while he was trying to explain why he was calling. She began listing the different positions in the restaurant and telling him how they all weren't available. When he attempted to ask a question, she interrupted him again, told him they didn't need him and that nothing was available, and then ended the conversation with a very dismissive and very rude "okay, have a good day, bye" before hanging up. There is nothing wrong with deciding not to hire someone, and there is nothing wrong with telling an applicant that a position isn't available. What is disappointing is the way a 19-year-old who was simply trying to find a job was spoken to throughout the process. He was genuinely upset by the interactions. Young people entering the workforce are going to experience rejection, and that's part of the process. But rejection can still be communicated professionally and respectfully and he was not given that from the employee Bri at all. I hope someone in management takes this feedback seriously and considers how applicants are being treated and the attitudes of their employees towards people in the community who have gone to this restaurant for years - wether the owners have changed or not, I would hope the core values have not as well. read more

A friend and I went for an early lunch at Mouton's. She'd been there before, but it was my first visit. The strip center restaurant has 2 rooms: a bright one in the bar area in the storefront on the right and a larger, darker space to the left. We chose a booth in the brighter area. The booths there can accommodate maybe 8 people. Our server was the same person who showed us in. She was bubbly and enthusiastic, and did a good job. She seemed to know the menu and was able to make recommendations. We chose a small portion of jambalaya, a full size etoufée, and an order of fries. Everything was perfectly cooked and seemed freshly made. The jambalaya was on the spicy side but very good. This is a place I could easily return to many times, as the menu has lots of tempting options. Nearby parking is pretty limited out front, but there are plenty of spaces in the lot at the far end of the building. read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Beautiful bowl of etoufée - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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We have been going to Morton's for 14+ years, since they have been open. We followed them from Leander to Cedar Park. Given them our business weekly. As the prices climbed, we still continued our business. Today we will end our dedication to Moutons. We paid $15.99 for a ham and cheese sandwich. It should have been a muffuletta. We paid $15.99 for a Ruben that had nothing but sauerkraut. When we called to question and complain, the person who answered was rude, and annoyed with our complaint / observation and hung up on me without any explanation. It's sad to see such a staple in our community treat their long-time patrons with such disrespect. The new owners have a long way to go. We will never be back. read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Frenchletta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Surprised by some of the recent low star reviews! We stopped in on a Friday evening, not too crowded, service was good, food was too. Fried green tomatoes, a fav, covered in some creole crawfish sauce... delicious! We shared the catfish platter and shrimp poor boy. Tip of the cap to the poor boy, between the two entrees, the shrimp was the star. The fried catfish, while good, was breaded a little too much, fish inside mushy in places. The seasoned fries were great, I'd go back just for a plate of them. Good meal, all served piping hot, good time, solid 4-star experience! Recommend you try Mouton's! read more

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Just not very good overall. If youre looking for actual Cajun food this is not the place for you. Seems like a cool spot just very let down with the food read more

Mouton's Cedar Park . Thank you so much for providing live music on the weekends. Check their schedule! December evenings are beautiful on the outdoor patio, and the propane heaters make it so cozy. The atmosphere tonight was festive and holiday-friendly, with everyone clearly enjoying themselves. The food was excellent, and the cocktails were perfectly on point with a holiday twist read more

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Kids eat free Tuesdays! That was honestly the main draw of Mouton's for our family of four, so getting 2 kid entrees with 2 adult entrees is great value. Food is made fresh to order but they got some fun arcade games in the back where the kids can entertain themselves while you wait. While most of the food we had was nothing too special (though came in plentiful quantities), the cajun specialties are definitely the more standout of the choices we had. I liked the Catfish jambalaya which was basically all of New Orleans greatest hits on one plate: blackened catfish, sausage jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, garlic bread. Can't really ask for anything more there. My wife got a chicken fried steak and it was massive - the fry was light and the green beans surprisingly crisp and flavorful. Potatoes and gravy were fairly average. The kids loved the chicken nuggets and battered fries (nuggets are HUGE and clearly real chicken). Burger was a bit dense and dry, so maybe a different kids option there. All in all, going to be a staple Tuesday night out going forward for us! read more

Had the steak omelette and enjoyed it very much as it had lots of flavor. The server was attentive and checked on our table on a regular basis. There are plenty of space for various large parties and the location is easy to find. read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Brunch time - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Tonight, service was excellent. Food was yummy. But music selection was distracting and annoying. read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Shrimp and grits. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

I'm always looking for some good Cajun food, but I'm not sure this hit every mark. Here's the breakdown of our visit: Bar-like atmosphere. Service was very slow. Gator bites were HORRIBLE - almost all batter. What little meat existed was flattened and extremely chewy. The dipping sauce was delicious. Chicken fried steak was great. Catfish jambalaya was full of flavor. Garlic bread was stale and didn't have good flavor. Texas toast was pretty good. Overall we'd be willing to give it another go, but are not clamoring to find our way back. read more

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Starting to slip. Things have declined over the last few months. What was a great neighborhood eat and drink...our got spot is now always low on food and drink inventories and the portion sizes are declining just as rapidly. My 10/10 score is now holding at 6.9/10. read more

The whole reason I am giving this place 5 stars is because of our waitress Abigail/Abby. When we got there, to celebrate a family birthday, she was the only waitress in the restaurant. She sat us at our table with a smile on her face and great hospitality. Come to find out not only was she the only waitress, but she was also serving as the bartender, busser, food runner, and I imagine more positions. Now I don't know what happened to cause that but Abby handled it all with grace, care, and excellent customer service. I never saw her break from stress, she greeted every table and made them feel important. While a few tables were impatient and not willing to be helpful, Abby kept her spirits up and provided a great experience. Thank you Abby for a great night, and we hope you are treated well! read more

I don't normally comment on things. Ben was an amazing owner and the staff is and will be awesome if they let them help. The new owners have no clue what they are doing. I've been coming here from day one and this will be my last day. It's very unfortunate for everyone that put there time in here. And don't cook crayfish from a friend's house and bring them in to sell to customers. I'm not sure if that is even an option. I wish the staff and Ben the best. Spend you money elsewhere. read more

This place has a real homey feel to it serving plenty options for carnivores and vegetarians. We ordered the shrimp and grits 3/5 and the French toast with a fried egg. 5/5 Shrimp and grits was okay once the hot sauce was added but by itself the grits were bland and shrimp seemed to be boiled which was weird and I didn't enjoy. I opted to bring it home and throw the shrimp in a skillet for a good seer. Wouldn't order again. The French toast was great , perfect texture and flavor, the bread they used worked really well. The table we were at had some jelly on it from the prior customer which was a tad disturbing , unclear if it was missed as it was hard to see with the Wooden table top or if the table just wasn't cleaned at all. Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. I would come back if I'm the area. read more

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This was my first experience here, and I had heard good things. First, the service wasn't great. Not many options for anyone avoiding wheat, and almost none for garlic and onion intolerances. I decided to just go for it, and ordered a favorite dish, the crawfish étouffée. It wasn't very good, definitely not worth the stomach ache I got for eating it. The spicing was rather bland, with the bitterness of green pepper dominating everything else. read more

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We had a wonderful experience at Mouton's Bistro and Bar. We ordered the catfish, calamari, chicken fried steak, green beans, and fried taters--everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was warm and enjoyable, making it a great place to sit back and relax. The only downside was the timing of the food. My meal came about 10 minutes after my companion's, and since we came to eat together, that was a little disappointing. Other than that, everything was excellent, and I would definitely come back. read more

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We love Cajun food and there aren't too many Cajun joints around. Once we found Mouton's, it has become our go to place for Cajun food. The beer is nice too. read more

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Food is absolutely awful! Had better food at IHOP. Service was nonexistent and unfriendly. Atmosphere is awful, picture trash can. Also smells like one. Owner claims to care but when you email after he responds to a review, nothing. He is fake news, nothing he writes back has been true in my experience. Have to believe every other reply is just "lip service" read more

Had been wanting to try Mouton since seeing they have chicken fried steak but the drive was a bit far from home. Finally made it to meet with a friend in that area. We did come on Labor Day, possibly the reason for the slow service. We didn't get our food until 45 minutes after ordering. The servers were nice, likely just short staff for the holiday. I did enjoy the food. The Gumbo was flavorful. I'm not a gumbo expert but it was good for me. The chicken fried steak didn't disappoint. Good size portion, had to take most of it home after finishing the gumbo. I will come back to try the étouffé and maybe other items! read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Chicken fried steak - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Love this new location! The same great food and people but a way better space! The Philly cheesesteak is my favorite of anywhere in town and they have a delicious chicken pasta. read more

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Better stepped the breakfast up or your going to be SOL Third time I asked for over easy and got over hard. Come on! Basic eggs and bacon breakfast. read more

Fried shrimp and red beans & rice - spicy and delicious! Atmosphere is very casual - location is a bit out of the way in Cedar Park. Pay careful attention to your GPS! read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Fried Shrimp, Cup of Red Beans & Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Would give this negative stars if possible. Servers were kind, but the food was not good and the wait was terrible. Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes had no flavor and was cold. Long wait and it wasn't busy. The food came out at different times and we never got our okra. They were out of onion rings and Diet Coke. Fired shrimp tasted like lemon. Just not good. Had to get a meal after the meal because it was that bad. read more

Ordered on DoorDash and this for real ? Like nothing was even on the plates to be honest. I mean honestly not worth the money. read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

The food and service here are outstanding! Our server was friendly and very helpful in determining what I wanted to try. My shrimp poboy had great toasted bread with spicy mayo and crunchy shrimp.  There was so much shrimp that they couldn't stay on the sandwich! The fries were very tasty, too. My friend's chicken fried steak took over his plate! He said it is one of the best he's ever had. The gravy was just thick enough. read more

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Came here for dinner the other night when I was cracking Cajun food and really enjoyed my meal. I ordered the catfish basket and the catfish was cooked perfect and the fries were great as well. I really like the tartar sauce they served with it and I ended up asking for some lemon wedges to squeeze on the fish. My boyfriend got the chicken fried steak and didn't end up liking it as much as he'd hoped. I tried it and it was a little sweet almost like meatloaf which I thought was weird. The jalapeño creamed corn was good tho! When we came they had family feud style trivia going which was very entertaining to listen to lol. Over all, nice restaurant with good seating and great service. I will definitely be back! read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Chicken Fried Steak - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

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Second review - had the Ruben sandwich and onion rings. Both were excellent. Mouton's is nothing fancy, but they have great food. Portions were large and sandwich was top notch. read more

We are long time fans of Moutons, both Leander (when it was open) and Cedar Park. The boudin balls are our favorite. The food has always been incredible. The food tonight was superb as always. We had the Boudin Balls, Cajun pasta and catfish basket. The catfish was perfection. The service the past three times we have come has been atrocious. Waiting after sitting 20 min to have someone acknowledge us. Having our meal arrive before appetizer, with zero drinks. Going an entire meal with no check ins and empty glasses. Because we know things are challenging in staffing services we keep giving the benefit, it's just been increasingly worse. Tonight was the worst. Our waiter was super attentive to the table beside us. We understand their party was more than two. However we tried and failed to get the attention of the server three times. I had to raise my voice to get his attention. It was embarrassing to work so hard to get the attention. He was not the only server, the section had another server as well. Folks delivering food and even the manager. The kitchen was running slow so there were other things going on. I do think it's reasonable to expect our waiter do more than take our order and deliver the check. I also think any of the other four people circulating could have supported our waiter if he was behind. In the off chance he was having a bad night we tipped well to be kind. I do think it will be awhile before we try again. read more

A very chill spot, a friend and I chose Mouton's as a vent sesh spot, their outdoor seating area was perfect! The waitress was attentive and did not make us feel rushed, and consistently made sure everything was perfect. The food was delicious, and the portions were huge! Will definitely be back again read more

Mouton's Bistro & Bar - Boudin Egg Roll (4) Blackberry Bourbon Smash Spinach Artichoke Dip - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Food: Not awesome, but it's not terrible. The coffee was ok. The eggs lacked flufiness (I bet they didn't follow meal prep to that), the flavor was on point, and they did just the right amount of spinach and bacon. The bread is good but poorly heat it. It was dry (which it means) they didn't use butter and the food didn't come out very hot. Service: Poor. The server wasn't very good on manners on how to talk to people. It felt like we were just welcome at first. Later, he did a little bit better, ensuring there was always water and coffee. I think etiquette manners will make it better. Price: they served a good quantity. Economically, it's cheaper than anything around. Ambiance: It was a combination of bar and coffee. I will stop here if I'm in a little bit of a rush or my budget is limited. It is NOT good for a date, a coffee with a business partner, and a family. read more

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My first time at Mouton's Bistro. The food was so good very tasty. The server was so nice she got our food out so fast. It was good vibes in the restaurant they were playing music which I like. When I visit Cedar Park again I will be back. Catfish Jambalaya Blackened catfish filet on a half order of chicken and sausage jambalaya topped with a cup of étouffée. Served with garlic bread Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Creole seasoned tomatoes, chicken, Smoked sausage, and white rice. read more

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Not sure where the whole old staff went to but I won't be returning. It took 60 minutes for my order of shrimp and grits and then I had to retrieve it myself and the sad thing is no one else was in the restaurant or bar to be this slow with the food!! And the restaurant , especially the patio is in very much need of cleaning. Good luck on keeping the old regulars. read more

Ordered the chicken fried steak very disappointed while steak was good but small, atleast it was fried in clean grease. Biggest issue was the cream gravy cold, flavorless paste . jalapeño cream corn was nice could have been a little thicker but good , potatoes ,cold flavorless mess , no seasoning salt or pepper just mashed boiled potatoes. Definitely not the same food or quality, owner must be detached after they had success in Leander. Definitely not what it used to be 15 years later​ read more

The fried green tomatoes were great start with we graduate to shrimp and grits and gator pork boys with catfish and fries is a great place to stop if you want some authentic Cajun food . just make sure you have some shrimp and grits. read more

We were excited to try this place as we were missing some Cajun food from our time down south. We decided to come for brunch and arrived and seated at 10:30A and at the time of this writing it is 11:36A. We are still waiting for our food which is not a big lift. Pretty much French toast and a breakfast plate. There are definitely people here at the restaurant but it isn't a line out the door. How it takes over one hour is absolutely atrocious. Bacon, sausage, ham and eggs really shouldn't take that long. At least not an hour. Definitely no excuse to this. And a server just told me 5 more minutes. We shall see. Stay away if you don't want to waste your whole day. Especially for the price of what they are charging, this better be the best eggs we've ever had. Customers are now ready to walk This place is a disaster right now. I can't even imagine a busy lunch service with much more complex dishes. Get it together or this restaurant will be in trouble. A 4 star overall rating is definitely deceiving. 1-2 stars at best. read more