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    Rachael's Cafe

    4.3 (71 reviews)
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    Closed 10:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Beef & Vegetable Soup
    Halezyeah ..

    Edit to add: The burgers are AMAZING! Get a burger with the jalepeno sourdough bun and pepperjack cheese, I promise it's not spicy but so so flavorful. Also the beef and vegetable soup is what dreams are made of.

    Lunch Specials
    Marcie L.

    I don't even know where to start--this place is absolutely phenomenal. We arrived around 11 a.m., and by 11:15 a.m., all the tables were taken, both indoors and outdoors. They offer daily specials for $12 a plate. My father ordered the steak and sausage with rice and gravy and lima beans. I went with the chicken fried steak, which came with two sides. I chose the mashed potatoes and seafood jambalaya. For starters, I had the Rachel Signature gumbo, a blend of shrimp, crab, crawfish, and sausage. It was hands down the best gumbo I've ever tasted. They should seriously consider entering the New Iberia Gumbo Cookoff when the time comes. My mom had the beef and vegetable soup, which was good, but I'd recommend exploring some of the other standout options on the menu instead. At checkout, I noticed they had a freezer stocked with items to take home. I picked up a quart of the crab and corn bisque, the Rachel Signature gumbo, a crawfish pie, and a crawfish-stuffed catfish. All of that totaled $54, and it was well worth it. This isn't just a charming mom-and-pop restaurant--it's a true gem for Louisiana soul food.

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    Mary D.

    Awesome seafood gumbo! We stopped in on a Thursday afternoon and even though it is super hot outside, I had to order a cup of seafood gumbo now I'm a gumbo snob who doesn't like okra. I wasn't that hungry so I only wanted a cup of. They brought a huge cup! It was dark and full of shrimp with some lumps of crab. Very good! I also ordered the crab cake appetizer. Big portion but a little too much bread in them so why I didn't give 5 stars. Hubby got the catfish and it was excellent.

    Crawfish Etouffee, Red beans, fried shrimp and fried okra.
    Terry V.

    Great food, nice people. Cozy. Food was hot and fresh, place was fairly crowded but the servers made us feel like we were the only people in the place. Will go again and again

    Steak & sausage in brown gravy and Lima beans
    Angie T.

    Rachael's is kind of like Fight Club, most people don't know about it, therefore no one talks about it, therefore rule number one-done. Rule number two-you don't talk about Rachael's even when you know about it, because I don't even know why. It's such a secret that I told my dad about it one day and he had never heard of it. Lived here his entire life, proudly calls himself the plate lunch king and had no idea it was there. Look, I don't know why it's like this. I didn't make the rules. I have an idea why this place isn't always packed though. It's in such a weird location. It's on a street that is at the moment filled with construction trucks because when Lafayette sees that there are some trees and a nice field they like to tear that shit down and put buildings up. The little strip mall where it is located is mostly abandoned so when I went looking for it one day I was sure I had made a wrong turn. You really have to be looking for it to find it. If you make it there, you'll be happy you did. I love the plate lunches here. Portions are super generous and home cooked. I taste a little bit of love in each bite when I get one of the lunches from this locally family owned business. And here I am breaking all the rules and letting you in on this secret cafe. When you know, you know. So go show Rachael and her family some love.

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    3 months ago

    Always great food and excellent price point Friendly staff. Oyster sandwiches are the best I've eaten in a while

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    4 months ago

    Food is delicious. Stopped by for lunch and tried the hamburger steak and fried okra. Both delicious and service was great.

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    1 year ago

    Very nice servers, typical Cajun Restaurant atmosphere, good, basic plate lunches and sandwiches. Recommended.

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    2 years ago

    Awesome food ... feel good food ... best gumbo and the shrimp stew is amazing simple put u have to try it

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    2 years ago

    Can't see what the good reviews. Chicken is pieced meal together. Service is very unfriendly. Do not recommend

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    2 years ago

    Super delicious great selection of different foods very friendly staff and adequate seating since she expanded

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    2 years ago

    Would eat there every day if I could. Love the fit meals. Wonderful atmosphere. Waiters are delightful and very helpful.

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    2 years ago

    Very friendly staff! The food was awesome. So good bought extra for freezer and later!

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    3 years ago

    Great food good service fantastic ambience great place to eat.Cafe Special Gumbo was delicious my wife and I were thoroughly impressed.

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    3 years ago

    Their food was awesome!! Had the crawfish etouffee!! Taste sooo good . I will definitely come again!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Tried the Chicken-Fried Steak, and it was phenomenal; you will not be disappointed! The pineapple upside-down cake was excellent as well.

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