First time to this location. Use to go to here when I was in college many moons ago when they were off of 360 and Abrams. Great service here, friendly and kind. The food as I remember so so good if you want that southern style food that'll stick to your bones/waist lol and put you to sleep afterwards lol. Simple set up in the dining room area. They got the menu displayed on the tv it tends to transitions too quickly so I took a photo to study and know what to order when we got to the counter. Love this place will definitely come back but it'll be far in between cause it's so darn good I can't be eating this every day hahaha. Thanks to all who work and make this place what it is today. read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Menu 2 (April 12, 2026) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Upon arrival I received a warm greeting the place was clean and smelled so good... the food was delicious ill definitely be back! read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I decided to come try their Sunday Menu around 11:30a. It opened at 11, it was already a line forming. Quit a few people a head of me. I say if you come on Sundays you need to arrive there early because I could tell they would probably sell out of their main specials. Majority of everyone ahead of me ordered shrimp and grits. I decided to get the shrimp and grits which included 1 fried fish, 1 side. It was about $22. It was back by popular demand. Honestly, not my favorite choice on the menu. They do give you a good amount of food. My hush puppies were overcooked and hard. I got a side order of corn which was really flavorful. The fried fish was okay. The grits could have been more soft. The employees are always nice, just this time around I wasn't feeling this particular item. read more

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This was my first time at the restaurant and the food was delicious. I had the smoked oxtails, mac and cheese, greens and it came with rice and gravy. Everything was well seasoned and tasty. The owners were super nice as well. read more

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As a Cajun born and raised in South Louisiana, I will say it with my whole chest that this is the best Cajun food in the state of Texas! From the tasty food to the friendliness of the staff, it all reminds me of home. You cannot go wrong with anything that you order. Everything is authentic and delicious. Prices and portion sizes are great. My only complaint is choosing what to order because you really want everything. read more

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Customer service was good. I liked the greens, but the macaroni and cheese had an interesting taste. The catfish, however, was not good. Mine didn't look like any of the pictures, and I'm not sure if it was cooked in old grease or just over-battered, but it definitely didn't taste like catfish. The hush puppy had a weird taste too. I wanted to try the dirty rice, but they were out -- which was surprising since it was the middle of the day. I'm not sure, but I might give them another try read more

The staff was pleasant. The place was clean. There was hand sanitizer at each table. The fish was outstanding and so were all he hush puppies. 10/10 recommend. read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Soul food! Fast service The music. The vibe, I loved the prices, the variety of items they offered. Everything was so good. read more

Unfortunately, every time I come here whether it's early or late they are ALWAYS out of something. My last experience I ordered porkchops, sweet potatoes, rice and gravy, with cornbread. I didn't care for the the breading on the porkchop at all. It just fell off the meat. The cornbread tasted like cake, the rice was hard, and the sweet potatoes were from a can. I am not a fan but I wish the business well. read more

I haven't been to Damian's in several years, since they were right off of 360. I tried them again today and it was very different from what I remember. Rice & Gravy - 9/10 very good but too spicy Mac n cheese - 7/10 good, but way too spicy today Greens - 2/10 they had a weird smell & taste, maybe vinegar, and again TOO SPICY Candied yams - 7/10 and though it sounds weird, those were a bit spicy, too Cornbread - 10/10 sweet and buttery, just like I like it Service was ok. The lady that made my plate would ask me a question, I'd answer, then she'd start talking to someone else. Then she'd look at me with her eyebrows up like she was still waiting on an answer. The person who checked me out was very pleasant and attentive. read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Veggie plate - complimentary rice & gravy, Mac n cheese, candied yams, greens, cornbread - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The service was absolutely fantastic. All the staff were so welcoming and kind. The food was also delicious. 10/10 recommend this place.

The food is consistently delicious, the staff are personable, his wings are ! You have the option to dine in and there's a TV for guest dining in. It's quaint, clean, fairly priced. read more

Amazing service food is fantastic. The ambience is definitely a family set. The level of care, concern and attention to the customer services unlike any of the service I've had here in Fort Worth. Definitely come five stars.! read more

I arrived to a very clean restaurant and approached the counter to order! I ordered the pork chops with Mac n cheese & yams.it also came with rice and gravy with hush puppies. My husband ordered the catfish with red beans and rice with Mac. He got a slice or cornbread and finished his meal with a slice of cheese cake! The food was delicious and pipping hot! We will definitely be back to support this establishment! read more

Idk about this place. The food is good but the service is bad. Women are just rude for no reason. The food tasted great but you have to pay online with cc. Then when you come In you have to have the card on you. That's dumb. I paid for it already. Stop trying to fight crime and keep the food coming. I would go back but on a day I am not so easily annoyed by rudeness and the extra stuff they got goin on. read more

I've had this restaurant bookmarked for a lil while and was hungry one day so I figured why not try Damian's. Damian's get a good hard 3 stars. The service was speedy just like I like it. Food here is good. The fish here has some sort of specialty seasoning on it which is tasty and is a decent size. After awhile the seasoning became a little overwhelming, but overall it was good. The fries were basic with the same type of seasoning on it as the fish. The fries didn't taste like they were freshly cut, but still good. The greens had a delicious flavor to them. However, they were overcooked. Overall, I'd actually visit Damian's again for the fast service and fish that was hot, freshly fried, and was decently priced. read more

So sad to say I don't have pics I dug right into the meal so my fault for that. This is a customer service based review because the customer service was amazing. I felt like I was at a friends house chilling. The man Damian himself was there and the guy is as cool as you can be on a Sunday. What a great vibe the place had. I got the rib plate with red beans and rice and yams. So now on to the food. I enjoyed the fried ribs they were big juicy tender and seasoned well. They were the star of the meal. The red beans and rice was a no for me it tasted like a Zatarans powder mix or something it was mostly brown gravy no beans no sausage no seasonings. The yams were not for me as well very watery thin consistency not like I like my yams and the Mac and cheese was decent. I like the seasoning mixed into the Mac and cheese although a bit overpowering it was still good. The cake I got at the register was good it was a pound cake with a caramel glaze very delicious. Overall Damian's is a decent place for some good food. Is it the best? Naw. Is it the worst? Not by a long shot. I would actually visit again but I would just get an entree. read more

Great service, food was amazing, I was visiting and decided to give them a try. I will surely go again during my next visit.

10/10 loved the food. Great vibes and extremely friendly staff. Came here with a group for lunch and had a fantastic experience.

Customer service is good. Food doesn't give authentic Cajun food. I had the fried rib with red beans, dirty rice, corn bread and a side of gumbo. This was the worse gumbo i ever had being from Louisiana. Cornbread was too sweet, red beans had no taste and was just spicy (Popeyes red beans are better) dirty rice blend, and ribs had a sweet taste as well. I'm from Louisiana and it doesn't give Louisiana. This food was not worth the $26 i spent. read more

We decided to grab some lunch before heading home after a Cowboys game, and we settled on Damian's. I wanted the smothered oxtails, but decided on fried ribs once I got to the serving area. They were AMAZING, and they gave us so much food. My husband got Salisbury steak, which wasn't his fave...but he really enjoyed the red beans and rice and mac and cheese. I got the ribs which were everyone's fave. They came with rice and brown gravy, and two side. The brown gravy tasted like the powdered mix to me, but you better believe I ate it...I didn't love the cabbage, it was a little bland, BUT, the collard greens were bomb! My pals got catfish and seemed to enjoy that as well, it was fresh and cooked to order. They also really loved the vanilla pound cake. Damian was up front with the crew serving, and by the patrons, it looks like it's a local fave. Was also really impressed with the lady at the register. She was helpful and service was top notch! read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

It's been years since I frequented Damian's, back when it was across from the GM plant. The food was very good, the diner was very small, but clean and staff welcoming. I know they have moved to a much bigger location, but food quality and welcoming atmosphere are still in place. Limited menu, but what is served is delicious, simple and will bring you back. Actually I had forgotten how good it was. If you like Cajun and home cooking (soul food) this is a must try for you! read more

Good food! Everything was good and flavorful(except the cabbage) but the best thing that we had was the oxtails even though I neglected to get a picture of it. The young lady that was working behind the counter could use some customer service tips but Mr. Damian himself was nothing shy of amazing! He came out and greeted us, made sure that we liked our food, and even took a picture with us, as we were out of state visitors. read more

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Lunchtime visit on a work-day. The line was not terribly long, but there were a good number of people. The people working behind the counter were nice and looked eager to please their customers. I ordered the fried catfish plate with side of cabbage and greens and it came with hushpuppies. If you bought a drink with it, you got dessert free - so I got the butter pound cake (I believe it was called). First off, it took FOREVER to get my food. The good thing is they made it fresh, so yay... but remember, this was lunchtime - had to go back to work. It was piping hot and after burning my tongue a couple of times, I was finally able to tell the fish was pretty good. The hushpuppies were alright; definitely have had better. Let's talk about these veggies I got for my sides. The greens... were not Collards. They tasted more like Mustards, which are also fine. But these things were so overcooked (or canned?!) and not seasoned at all. So bland and way too soft. The cabbage was the same. Way overcooked, no seasoning to speak of, overly greasy. I could not do more than one bite of either, so they went in the trash. The cake was hearty and tasty - went well with ice cream later. I'd only ever come back for the fish but will be calling ahead for sure. read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Fried catfish with greens and cabbage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Stumbled on this Cafe by accident. It was late in the day so my options were limited. I ordered the chicken fried chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Hush Puppies, and Peach Cobbler. I mean how can you go to a place that bills itself southern cooking and not carb it out! First impression was, it's a very clean and well maintained family space. It's a walk up counter to order. The young lady that took my order was friendly and offered suggestions for items they were out of. From there I sat at a table, and about 15 minutes later the chef brought out out my order. Portions were certainly Texas size. Everything tasted great. Not so "one note". The peach cobbler came home with me. I couldn't even attempt it at the restaurant Only thing missing was sweet tea. Only Coke products offered. I would definitely come back. read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Chicken Fried Chicken & 2 Sides - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

We had the shrimp gumbo with catfish,hush puppies and green beans. The pork chops with cabbage, and mashed potatoes. EVERYTHING was delicious everything had a great flavor. We def will be back! read more

Terrible customer service called on the phone just to be hung up on and then told I can't order over the phone and was told it wasn't busy in store but still waited 20 plus minutes for my food read more

Went in on a Sunday afternoon! There was no long line and a majority of them items were ready on the serving line. I ordered the fried rib plate, a fried pork chop on the side with all the fixings. All the staff was pleasant and called Mr by name. I had to wait a little for the ribs but didn't mind cause I was given a fountain drink and there was good music playing. The restaurant was clean and decor was Nola themed. Fried Ribs 10/10 Pork chops 7/10 Cabbage 8/10 Yams 7-10 MacNCheese 9/10 Corn bread muffin 10/10 Rice & gravy 7/10 Overall it was a great dinner I finished it all over the course of the day. Will return on days when I don't want to cook. read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Rice and gravy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Came in for lunch today...there was plenty of seats. Its a walk up like cafeteria style but the servers serve you. Even though its corona season its still seating inside. I ordered the 2 piece fried catfish, yams, mac n cheese and sweet tea...OMG!!!!! The fried catfish was cooked perfectly and it was well season. The macaroni and cheese had a hint of jalapenos in it nice and cheesy, the yams were perfect and the cornbread wasn't dry. The only thing i cried about is they ran out of desserts!!! I will definitely come back. read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Fried catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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The smothered okra is my favorite, so delicious!! Also the cheesecake is super tasty. I've tried the fried ribs and porkchops as well, it literally melts in my mouth. read more

My granddaughter said the catfish was bussin! All the food was very good and well seasoned. The service was excellent. They took great care to get our orders right. It's a cute place. We ordered ours to go so, we weren't there long. We will be back! read more

Best food in Arlington, hands down!! If you are seeking out Southern Soulfood or Cajun flavors, look no further!! Damians never disappoints. 2 of the Sundays specials for 12/3/23 are their Slow Smoked Ribeyes and brisket. I choose the must-have sides, the cabbage, and the mac n cheese. Large portions and both come with 2 sides along with complimentary rice n gravy. They also have the best Peach Cobbler, topped with candied pecans. I highly recommend Thursdays Rib plate and Meatloaf. You can purchase separately or as a combo and/or Sundays specials, which normally include but are not limited to Smoked or smothered Oxtails, ribs, Ribeyes and Brisket. read more

Damian's Cajun Soul Cafe - Left: Slow Smoked Ribeye topped with onions. Right: Brisket, both with the Mac n cheese and cabbage as sides. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food is AMAZING. We got oxtail with rice and mashed potatoes. The meat portion is so large that it could feed 2 people. The gravy was to die for. The owner looked like the happiest man and had such a great attitude. There was a young girl checking on tables and she was so sweet. The ambiance is a New Orleans style hole in the wall. Lots of seating and parking. There's a few TVs if you want to watch the game. My partner is a huge soul food fan and inhaled it so fast. This will definitely be a go to spot. Best soul food I've had in Texas. read more

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Food was cold and stale. We tried to eat it but couldn't so we threw it away and left. The reviews were definitely wrong.

Yall....... This place is truly amazing My whole family is picky (except me) and everyone ate all their food!! Damian puts his heart and soul into the food and it is phenomenal!! Whenever I come to the area I will eat here and nowhere else. If you haven't been then your missing out. We had fried pork chops, Salsberry steak, fried catfish, fried chicken, sausage chicken and shrimp gumbo, mashed potatoes, green beans, collard greens,macaroni and cheese, hush puppies, corn bread, chocolate cheese cake, cheese cake with caramel drizzle and pound cake with vanilla ice cream! When I tell you that all of this food was the best food i have had in many moons it was !! They got it and if you want to taste some real food this is your spot. They should add a star because this place deserves it. read more

Just had the most scupturous meal imaginable! The fried catfish was awesome. The corn, mac and cheese, rice and gravy, cornbread and hush puppies was DELICIOUS! All of the food was seasoned to perfection. And wouldn't you know I finished my meal off with pecan peach cobblers. Well worth the visit. Staff was friendly and accommodating!! read more

The food was so delicious i had to get on yelp to drop a 5 star review. The service was great, they took good care of us. read more

We had the oxtails platters for lunch and every things was delish. Oxtails, mac n cheese, greens and cabbage. The food is already prepared so there is not a long wait at lunch time. read more

Love love love the food and the service. Ox tails, gravy over rice, with corn bread, greens and yams. #AKA, #XTO supporting Black businesses read more

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I had the fried pork-chops with cabbage and mashed potatoes. Everything was good, the cabbage was on the sweeter side. The wait was short and got a free snack. read more