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

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!!

We ate here yesterday and notice a bunch of fruits flies. We ordered a 1/2 dozen oysters and two…read morebeers. We spoke to the manager about our experience and he said yes we are aware of the problem. We paid and just left.

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!

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

Excellent. The crawfish étouffée was super flavorful. Get it…read more The gumbo was delicious as well but I guess I forgot that it has celery (my arch nemesis) so I kept coveting my husband's étouffée. They have easy online ordering so you can spend more time eating and less time waiting to eat.

Nestled just off the beaten path near a slightly industrial area of Waco, I discovered an…read moreunexpected gem, Cajun Craft. I was staying near Waco for a few days, but the area I was in had very limited choices for food. So, I looked up some nearby restaurants in Waco, and found Cajun Craft. It was worth the drive in from where I was staying. From the outside, it doesn't look like much: small parking lot, rusted roof, etc. However, I have found that often conceals some of the best places. An immediate friendly greeting was offered at the door and I was surprised by the quaint setting. There were only a few tables near the bar, but there was a covered patio attached and even more seating outside. The menu offered most of the traditional Cajun dishes at a modest price, but I already knew what I wanted. I ordered the Atchafalaya Catfish, a catfish filet over a bed of rice smothered in crawfish Étouffée. It was amazing. The Étouffée was rich and hearty, with the perfect spice level, maybe the best I have had west of Baton Rouge. The catfish was crisp and golden, giving a great balance to the creamy Étouffée. If you are ever in the Waco area and have a craving for some authentic Cajun cuisine, you must give Cajun Crafts a visit.

Good portions, the small shrimp ceviche was more than enough for two people, and the guacamole was…read morejust good, solid avocado, no attempts to make it into something it wasn't. We both had shrimp tacos with a spicy pink sauce. Good flavors and textures all around. The lemon/lime margarita was one of the best that I have had in over a year. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Only reason I did not give five stars was that the Michelada was a bit watery and flat, and, yes, it was busy, but the floor could've used a mop up. We will be back, though, best seafood I've had in Waco.

My wife and I witnessed a cockroach crawling right next to us and heading up the corner of the…read morerestaurant. When we brought it to their attention, we received conflicting information about when they had fumigated. I simply requested that my wife's unfinished plate be removed from the bill. Instead, they offered a 15% discount and implied that we were just looking for an excuse to eat for free. That is not what we were asking for. We wanted a reasonable resolution to a disgusting experience. If a restaurant has a cockroach problem, that is not something customers should have to deal with while dining. I have video and photos documenting what happened.

I loved this place. It was my first time trying seafood bake and this place delivered. Now I'm in…read moreNYC looking for places to have this food again. The menu was easy to maneuver, we didn't wait too long but I had my margarita to sip on so I was good. Wish the drink had a bit more alcohol, I felt cheated there. If I came back to Waco I would definitely return here.

Absolutely amazing seafood. Been coming since they opened. My family and I have tried many items…read moreand all have been great. I am so happy we have a seafood place that has exactly what I want. The food is amazing, seasoned and flavorful. Love that it's not overpriced like some other places. I enjoy the atmosphere. I used to drive to Austin to have seafood and now I don't have to drive. The owners are such good people and are on top of things. Thank you so much for having amazing food. To those reading this message...you need to try it.

Been going to Catfish King many times. Service was always great. The catfish was always perfectly…read moredone and flavorful. Portions were very well and the presentation of everything it was great. We will make this place our go to catfish meals.

Fish was dry, hard to identify as fish, first time back since local Waxahachie Catfish King shut…read moredown years ago, Two items were very good the beans and tomato relish, but not good enough to bring me back. Fries typical tasteless frozen, coleslaw ground up so fine it was like baby food, even the hush puppies were not as good as I remember.

Dining areas are spacious and very clean. They have great lunch deals and everyone in our party…read moreenjoyed the food. We had peeled shrimp, crab legs, fried catfish, crab cakes and chicken tenders. Loved the trash buckets built into the tables. Kids had fun buying pellets for 25 cents and feeding the turtles.

Great place to get good seafood. Service was acceptable, not great and not friendly, but definitely…read morenot rude either. Felt like the food I got for the price was worth the value. When the weather's nice, it's great sitting out on the back deck with views of the water.

Ommggg just left Salt Grass i love this place alottt I've been here so many times. The waitress i…read morehad today was so amazing and sweet and funny her name is Dora she's amazing I'll ask for her everytime i come here. The food was also amazing i had ribs ugh the meat fell off the bone the Mac and cheese was excellent everything was just great. It's so nice in there too so cozy and if you get cold fast be sure to bring a lil jacket that goes with your outfit lol I've sat by the fireplace before it was so nice best experience ever.

Seth at the Waco Saltgrass was amazing! He was incredibly nice, attentive, and made sure we had…read moreeverything we needed. We were there on 9/5/26, and even though the restaurant was busy, you would never have known it because Seth was so attentive. He made sure all of our wants and needs were taken care of and went above and beyond to make our experience a great one. We truly appreciated his excellent service and will definitely be back. The manager also stopped by our table to make sure everything was okay. I'm sorry I didn't get her name, but she was super nice and made us feel welcomed as well. We truly appreciated the excellent service from both Seth and the manager. They made our experience a great one, and we will definitely be back.

The seafood boil addition got our attention. Red Lobster was on our radar to revisit!…read more We are traveling and stopped into this location for dinner. Incredibly clean and well decorated. We were greeted and seated immediately. Our server came right to the table to grab our drink order. She was very kind and returned with drinks and the much adored biscuits quickly! While we were chatting and munching on the biscuits the manager was making rounds in the dining area-he was kind and we enjoyed our chat with him. My daughter got the Mariner's Boil includes a Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, a dozen shrimp, red potatoes, and corn. She got the Garlic butter flavor. She said it was really good-would order again and ate every single thing in the bag! She was pleasantly surprised to have two lobster tails. I had the fish and chips, hard for me to pass on a good cod and my dinner was super tasty. Their coleslaw and tartar sauce had great flavor also. All in all it was a very nice dinner, we enjoyed our experience, had great service and wonderful food.

Ordered crab legs and baked potato and a side. The crab legs were soft and not God at all. Very…read moredisappointing because I use to love this Red lobster