A true taste of Louisiana right here in Wylie! Finding authentic Cajun food outside of Louisiana is no easy task, especially since my husband's dad passed away--we've missed that true home-cooked flavor so much. The South absolutely hits the spot and brings back all those cherished memories. This is a fantastic, well-run mom-and-pop gem with a warm, welcoming vibe. The wait staff might be young, but they are top-notch: attentive, polite, and efficient. You can instantly tell the owner treats their team with respect because every single employee seems genuinely happy to be there and eager to help. Our absolute favorites: The Dirty South with Blackened Catfish - Flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. Gumbo & Boudin Balls - Rich, authentic, and packed with deep Louisiana flavor. Pro-tip: Don't miss their happy hour between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM! Also, a quick note to address a few confused reviews: this is not a formal "seafood" establishment. It is an authentic Cajun joint that happens to serve incredible seafood--and yes, there is a huge difference! If you want real-deal Cajun comfort food served by people who truly care, please do yourself a favor and check this place out. We will definitely be regulars! read more

I absolutely the atmosphere of the South. I love everything food wise and sports so I absolutely love that they have southern food and the saints flag hung up. The customer service is excellent. The girl that served us was super nice and took care of our every need. The food was great. It took me back to the south. All of the flavors were there and the food was hot. read more

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As a New Orleans kid, this is the closest thing that hits home! The owner and workers were very welcoming when we entered the establishment. My wife and I ordered the Dirty South, Fish Sandwich and Boudin Balls for app. All 3 dishes were fresh and delish! Seasoning and Spice level was on point. Food came out steaming hot! I couldn't highly recommend this place enough! I'd give it 10 stars if I could! read more

Okay, Wylie! I never eat anywhere over here but I kept seeing this spot all over Facebook. They have fans for a reason. Food was delicious and came out fast, crawfish was pretty reasonable at $9/lb when we went. It's true Louisiana style, not like a crab boil. The catfish with etouffee was really good, we were full but couldn't stop eating it. It tasted a lot different than other ones I've tried. My boyfriend loved the cornbread but I prefer them super sweet, almost cake like. This one was still pretty good though! We're in a super crawfish phase right now and will be back! read more

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We ordered crawfish and one potato. Hubby had a coke and I decided on Long Island ice Tea. (Not a fan of the frozen drink). That Long Island was perfect. We started with four pounds but added two more pounds. The crawfish were fresh soaked and perfectly seasoned. The atmosphere was welcoming. Started out packed but it cleared out some. The owners are from New Orleans and some of the NICEST folks you will ever meet. The staff are also sweet as can be. You still not regret. This is too notch Louisiana Style boiled crawfish. 10/10. If you don't love in Wylie..... it's worth the drive. Try the sides and cornbread! Will not disappoint. read more

The South - The South never disappoints. Delicious Louisiana boiled Crawfish! - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

Our first visit here did not disappoint! The service was friendly, the food was delicious, and the restaurant was clean with great music playing. We tried The Dirty South -- amazing flavor and a generous portion. The boudin balls were packed with flavor, too. My personal favorite is always the hush puppies, and the complimentary cornbread was so good and buttery. For my main dish, I had the catfish, and the batter was perfect. Not one thing left me disappointed. We'll definitely be back! read more

The South - Catfish and The Dirty South - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

I got 3 lbs of crawfish + collard greens through door dash. They cooked & prepared very quickly, love that. However, everything was SUPER SALTY. I finished as much as I could to not waste food. Hopefully this was just a bad day, because the crawfish was big & juicy, cooked well. read more

The South - 3lbs crawfish & collard greens - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

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NOLA style crawfish that you can't beat on this side of town! Love the service and the seasoning. 10/10 every time. The happy hour is also great. Feels like you're ima daiquiri shop in Louisiana. Good people good vibes! read more

The South - Crawfish - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

This place is hands down the best eating spot in Wylie. Staff and especially the owner are super helpful and polite. I've got 2 picky kiddos and they leave their plates free of any crumbles. :) Not pictured is the corn bread and bread pudding. Both are amazing!! read more

The South - 6" Shrimp Po Boyz with 1 Side and Country Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

The food here never disappoints! Tonight I tried the Michelada on their drink menu, and it was yummy. We started with the Crawfish Meat Pie, and I had the Crawfish Etouffee Bowl and it was delicious! Hubby had the Oyster Po Boy with a side of red beans and rice. Our waitress was great and the owner was super friendly. Wonderful place read more

The South - Michelada - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

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The South is our favorite New Orleans Spot in Wylie. Me and my husband favorite spot . I love our Sundays here read more

The South - Old Fashion - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

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When you're paying top dollar for food ... (from a place like The South) you expect it to be amazing, right? Well, this restaurant is giving us culinary whiplash--one minute, it's great, the next you're left wondering if they dropped the ball! No doubt The Dirty South for $20.00 is a delicious deal!! The catfish is delicately blackened, smothered in a crawfish étouffée sauce and served over your choice of dirty rice or jambalaya. The homemade candied pecans sprinkled on top is a nice unique twist! "Yum" will roll out of your mouth with each bite! Why three stars? The Fat Cajun Combo was not worth $25.00. Although this dinner provided a generous portion of fried catfish (fried in a delicious cajun batter I might add), the shrimp and oysters were an epic failure. The shrimp were small and chewy (over cooked) and the oysters were fried but soft, runny, very smelly fishy fishy taste. Awful!! Since this was my dinner -- I ate more of the oysters than i should have. I know better. Then I paid the pipper -- I spent the rest of the night with a headache, stomach cramps and diarrhea. Maybe I shouldn't have eaten 3 of the oysters, but I kept hoping that the oysters would get better. The oysters was half the dinner, lol, I felt a lot of pressure to eat them because it was so expensive. Whomp whomp. The South was packed when we arrived on a Friday around 6pm. We had to wait for 10 minutes to be seated. Honestly, that was not a problem. After we were seated they forgot about us. It took them too long to take our order. That was a problem .. especially when there's only 7 tables in the whole restaurant. For such a tiny space, getting service and stopping by to check on the food should be a priority. If someone would have asked how we were doing, I would have said something. We will be back for The Dirty South when the mood strikes us, but other than that, we are discouraged to try anything else from the menu! read more

The South - Fat Cajun Combo $25.00 -- everything was delicious EXCEPT for the oysters. Read my review.. it made me sick :( - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

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Good food good hospitality worth the money spouse though the wings were especially good

Excellent service at the bar, the food was steaming hot! Crawfish had excellent flavor. read more

The South - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

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I really wanted to love this local seafood spot, but overall the food just didn't hit the mark for me. We started with the boudin and jambalaya ball appetizers. Both had a sweet coating that didn't quite pair well with the flavors. The boudin reminded me of unseasoned dirty rice, and the jambalaya was more of a mushy mix that mostly tasted of Old Bay and Cajun seasoning without much depth. For our main dish, we ordered the Fat Cajun (advertised as a generous portion) with a side of greens. The plate came with one fish filet, 4-6 shrimp, 4-6 oysters, and fries. This was enough for 1 person. The fish tasted unusual (almost tuna-like) with a very crunchy but overly seasoned batter that was overwhelming. The shrimp, on the other hand, were fried perfectly with light seasoning and were the best part of the meal. The oysters unfortunately were mushy, "liquid-y" and lacked flavor (I know how fried oysters usually are - these were "off"). The greens seemed to be canned with added sugar and heavy seasoning, which we didn't enjoy. There was also some confusion with our order -- I requested greens in addition to my meal, but they left the fries out. When I asked about fries with the order, they they said we substituted greens for fries. I reminded them I wanted them in addition to our order. They did bring them out hot and fresh about 10 minutes later. The fries were fine but pretty standard with added seasoning. We also tried the swirl drink (pina colada + daiquiri). The pina colada was okay, but the red half had an artificial flavor that wasn't very enjoyable. Even the ketchup tasted overly sweet. On the positive side, customer service was good, and the restaurant itself was clean with a nice touch of a small sink outside the bathrooms for handwashing. Overall, it wasn't a terrible experience, but it wasn't what we were hoping for either. We probably won't be back, though since they're fairly new, I do think they have room to adjust and improve over time. read more

Our waitress was super nice and attentive but the food...oh my word the food is delicious! This was our first time but it will not be our last!!!! read more

The South - Fried Shrimp Tacos - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

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If I could give this place 6 or 7 stars I would. We stopped here for lunch after going horseback riding nearby. It's a small place with a simple concept and everything was very clean. The staff was very friendly and super helpful. I had the fried catfish basket. The catfish was a large piece of fried catfish served piping hot and the hushpuppies and fries were fresh and absolutely delicious. I got the swirled frozen daiquiri which came served in a bag and was very strong and very refreshing. One of the employees brought out a couple complimentary crawfish for me to try and they were so good. My husband got the chicken wings and let me just tell you I am still dreaming about them. Amazing wings. Huge, juicy, well seasoned perfection that don't need a drop of sauce. Saucing those wings would be an insult. I wish I saved room to try some of their dessert but alas we will just have to come back another time. Please stop by here and support a local business with some top notch food. read more

The South - 8 Piece Wings with Fries - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

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I've eaten here before and the food was terrific and the service was good. It's a bit noisy, but what place isn't now? I'd like to tell you more about my most recent visit, but there isn't much to tell. I went in, was told to sit anywhere and someone would be right with me. Which I did, but they didn't. I waited. Nothing. No menu, no drink, nothing. Not even eye contact from anyone on staff. So, I kept waiting. After ten minutes or so, another couple came in and sat at the table next to mine. They were almost immediately handed menus and ordered their drinks. Meanwhile I was still waiting. I tried to get the attention of the server who had just delivered the menus to the next table, but I was ignore. So I left. Not sure I'll go back. read more

This place is absolutely amazing, there's really nothing bad I can really say about it. I recommend this place to anybody that wants great service and amazing food. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a minute. Finally found some time to rally the girls up and give it a shot. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint. The device was excellent. Owner and manager both came out to greet us, definitely a dying tradition in customer care. They were out of the jambalaya but the owner let us try the jambalaya balls on the house. They blew us away, loaded with meat and flavor these were a crowd pleaser. I had the fried shrimp po-boy, it was delicious..no complaints. As my side I got the gumbo which was also loaded with meat and hit the spot. We really enjoyed our visit and hoping this place stays around for a long time. Also wanted to mention that this place is giving back to our community which is a huge plus for me. read more

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The South was a great find!!!! The food was fantastic and the service was incredible. Will definitely be going back.

My sis had the wings with fries and I had the oyster po boy with fries. Her take on the wings, they were ok.. the oyster po boy, I loved the bread. The oysters on the po boy were missing something. The service was good. You walk up to order, take a number, have a seat and they bring your food to you. read more

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8/30/24: Neighbor and I stopped by for lunch. This was our first visit. It was pretty busy and we sat at the bar. This a small location, there are several tables, and the bar sits five. We sat at the bar. Porter took our order, and he was very friendly. He also was tending to the bar, and running the food out from the kitchen. The food took about 25 minutes to come out, and it was nice and hot. My neighbor had the shrimp platter, which had about six two bite shrimp, a couple of tiny hushpuppies and coleslaw. I had the chicken sandwich with fries. Looking at the menu, the 16" Po'Boys seemed pretty expensive. The restaurant is nicely decorated, and there are TV's throughout. Parking is plentiful, and it's easy access from the street. read more

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After my first bite I stopped to write this review. Started with the corn bread - you'll have to do the 3 piece! Sweet soft and they're wrapped in foil so they stay warm. But the catfish took the cake for me. As a southern girl I've had plenty of fried catfish but never one with a batter like this. It's thick and crispy and stays intact so you can tell it's fresh, with the perfect amount of seasoning. The service is friendly and attentive and the place is clean. Loved the fries and hush puppies as well. Will recommend this place to anyone read more

They know how to cook up in there! Food so fire. We asked the manager where he is from and he said Lousiana. Definitely a don't judge a book by its cover. That man knows a thing or two about southern cooking. We got some type of platter and shared. SO YUMMY. Red beans and rice. I've been dreaming about it everyday since. read more

The food is always great here. Very friendly but tonight I'm really disappointed. I put an order in at 4:45pm. Didn't get it till an hour later. Could've at least given me something like the others that were also waiting read more

First time here, and we liked the food. My sister and I both ordered the catfish plate. The catfish was decent not my favorite. I also ordered sole fried shrimp and it was delicious!!! The cornbread was delicious and the red beans and rice were amazing! I'll be back to try the shrimp po boys! Our server was kind and attentive! read more

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No pictures this time, the food was so delicious I felt like I was back home in New Orleans We ordered a ordered a catfish poboy and a shrimp poboy that we ate in. Both po boys were so delicious and authentic we also ordered gumbo to go and boil crawfish which was only $7.99 a pound I knew it was authentic because I was not askee the heat level or the sauce type. the service was outstanding at least three waiters came by to make sure we were okay so all in all food five star service five. read more

Good and delicious food! Our server was super friendly and the owner came out to welcome us. Great place and will be back!

My fiance and I went to The South's soft opening on 25-Mar-2023. They were open from 5PM-8 PM and by the time we arrived around 5:30 PM, the place was already slammed! Every table was filled with new customers eager to try a taste of Louisiana here in Texas. The catfish po'boy and Jambalaya were already sold out. We ordered the shrimp po'boy, and the sausage (patties) po'boy. Each entree came with 1 side, so we tried the cajun casserole and the gumbo. Since it was the soft opening, the staff were still getting the hang of how to run things, so our order took a little bit longer than expected. The owner was so friendly and came to check in on us a few times to make sure we were doing alright. He brought out a sample of the crawfish for us to try (delicious and spicy!). Our entrees arrived, and we were so pleased with how everything came out. Totally worth the wait! The po'boys were LARGE, but we ate every bit of it. The shrimp po'boy had lightly battered fried shrimp, with lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes. The sausage patties were spicy, and were huge. Both were equally delicious and I would order them again! Both the gumbo and the cajun casserole were good. The gumbo reminded me of the Louisiana version of chicken & rice soup, with extra spices and cajun sausage. The Cajun casserole had cajun sausage, meat sauce, and spaghetti noodles. Overall, I had a wonderful experience! I was too hungry and did not get to take any photos! :( read more

Stopped by an hour before closing and the staff were so sweet. The girl at the counter was very nice, it was my husband and I first time going there and we kept asking for her recommendation. Not sure if she was annoyed with asking so much questions but if she was, it did not show at all haha! The food was good. We really liked the fried jambalaya ball. The jambalaya itself was good and their crawfish is actually seasoned all the way inside as well! The chef/owner was super sweet and sociable. The ambiance is casual and simple. It's all about the food! The place is clean and I'd love to continue to support the little local establishment. read more

Stopped by right after they first soft opened with limited hours and it was busy! Po' boys, sides, and crawfish are all excellent. We had the shrimp po' boy and the sausage po' boy. My favorite was the shrimp one but both were fantastic. The crawfish are a battle to eat (I've never done it before) but the flavor is worth all the mess. The sides were great too. The casserole wasn't anything to write home about but the gumbo was great. They were out of some of the other options when we visited. Probably about 15 tables inside plus a few seats at the bar. We weren't drinking but people seemed to like the frozen daiquiris. I'll be back once the restaurant is operating at full capacity/hours! read more

The South - Shrimp po' boy - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

Great Cajun food and very friendly and helpful staff. The ambiance is a nice, clean modern feel. This is a great place to try if you want something different than the usual suspects! The Corn Bread was AWESOME, the Catfish Po Boy had a HUGE piece of catfish, the wings were excellent, and the gumbo had big chunks of okra, chicken, sausage, etc. Not the cheapest place in town, but you definitely get what you pay for! Highly recommend! read more

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All the food is amazing here! Keelie was super sweet, and helpful with picking out what food items I wanted to order. I definitely will be coming back! read more

This place is AMAZING! Everyone working there was super friendly. The food came out hot and fresh! The restaurant was clean. We tried the Jambalaya Ball and Chicken Sandwich. Both were very tasty. The fries that came with the sandwich were fresh. You can tell their food is made from scratch. We will definitely be back. I want to try other things on their menu. read more

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My husband and I visited and had a good experience. It's always nice to be able to support local small businesses. I had the catfish and my husband had the Dirty South dish. The service was good. The staff was friendly. We both enjoyed our meals and would eat her again. read more

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Food is great and so is the service. The owner/cook comes out often to check on things. The oysters are the best I've had around here. My wife loves the chicken tacos. We go about one every week or two. read more

This place is AUTHENTIC Cajun food! The owners are from New Orleans and brought a taste of their home back with them. My mom's family is from Louisiana and eating here brought back my childhood. Everything came out piping hot and perfectly spiced. Me and my husband split everything - we got a cup of the red beans and rice which is most definitely a bowl! We also got a jambalaya ball appetizer to try, we destroyed it before I thought to take a picture! It was incredible, and served with a Cajun-spiced sauce of some sort which a great kick. The catfish filet was huge and the fries were some of the best I've ever had. Definitely twice-fried, they were so crispy. The menu is fairly large for such a small place and I can't wait to go back and try more. Laissez le bon temps rouler! read more

The South - Fried catfish platter, fries and hush puppies - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas

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My wife and I went last weekend and we really enjoyed it. It's a small place in a strip center, but there is plenty of space and seating inside. The staff and owner were very friendly and helpful. We had cups of gumbo and the signature dish, The Dirty South, which included catfish and shrimp over dirty rice and collard greens. Excellent!!! We can't wait to come back and try some other dishes on the menu! read more

Spectacular crawfish! The crawfish is to die for at the south, unfortunately the sausage po boy had burnt sausage patties not entirely what was expected when ordered the hot sausage. Coleslaw was also sub par. read more

The South - Burnt 6" Hot Sausage Po Boyz with 1 Side - Southern Near Me - Wylie, Texas