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    Evangeline Café

    4.2 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateCajun/Creole
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    EVANGELINE CAFÉ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Window into the kitchen and the hall that leads to the RR (it's a very long hallway!).
    Melissa H.

    Loved the ambience. Good music. Rustic and fun decor. The stuffed pistolette was really tasty. We got a crawfish one and a shrimp one. Stuffed with cheesy goodness and chunks of crawfish. The other was stuffed with melty cheese and chunks of shrimp. Both were delicious! I had the Gold Band creole - 6 jumbo shrimp, fettuccini pasta, and fresh shredded Parmesan. I loved it! The sauce was a tomato-ey creole and I enjoyed it. One in the party ordered a cup of gumbo - thought it was burnt and didn't like it. Someone else finished it and they liked it. So the gumbo is a toss up. Shrimp po'boy- good toasty warm bread. Good veggies and tasty sauce. Loaded with tiny fried shrimp. Fries were good too. One in the party had jambalaya and they liked it a lot. Really wanted to try their pecan pistolette but the food was so filling we couldn't handle anything more. The only negatives (2): 1-One in the party didn't like seeing in the kitchen that the sides of several of the tall pots looked really dirty on the outside. 2-the restroom - the trash was piled high and the restroom itself was super outdated. Lastly, we went for a late lunch and going in - the place was busy! Only a couple tables available. And the place STAYED busy the whole time we were there. So this place is well loved. The food was delicious and I plan to return.

    Gumbo
    Marianne L.

    This place has been a south Austin staple for over 20 years, but it had been several years since I have been there. That changed today when I was in the area around lunch. The place feels like New Orleans, with the decor and vibe. The service is super friendly and homey. I ordered the lunch special of a shrimp po-boy and gumbo. I felt transported to the French Quarter! The gumbo had the deep rich flavor of a roux that's been made with love. Most po-boys outside of Louisiana have bread that's too crispy or hard. Not this one! The bread was fresh and soft. The shrimp was crispy and hot and that Evangeline sauce was a chef's kiss. I will be back!!

    Seafood Combo
    Andrew C.

    This established cajun/creole place has been in Austin for awhile and serves pretty consistently good food. Portion sizes are large and the beers are cold. They frequently have live music - which is both great - but also really loud. Some limited outdoor patio seating is available, but in the summer it gets pretty hot. They're usually pretty busy so the service could get swamped a little but the food still comes out quickly. A few things we had: 1. Boudin - the jalapeño one was recommended and has a good spicy bite to it. 2. Seafood gumbo - not the small but the large portion which was a huge bowl with crab claws, oysters and shrimp. Had a good roux but I would have loved for it to be slightly thicker 3. Muffuletta - this was awfully olive-y and came with some onion rings which were pretty bland. The fries would have been a better option 4. Shrimp Creole - A pretty hefty portion of rice with a tomato-y étouffée. More than enough to make you full. Splitting a check proved to be a bit of a challenge - I'd recommend having one check (one payer) and then splitting the payment yourselves using Venmo or whatever other system suits your fancy.

    Red beans and rice
    Kim D.

    Hidden gem hole in the wall spot with great Cajun food, good prices, love music inside! It can get busy. We sat at the bar bc it was the only spot open but we enjoyed it very much!! Red beans and rice was delicious

    Christina H.

    Next stop on the hunt for the best Cajun cuisine in Austin: Evangeline Café. From the moment you step in, the abundance of Louisiana memorabilia makes you feel like you've stepped right into Crescent City. I tried the Crawfish Etouffee, the Seafood Gumbo, and a Stuffed Pistolette. While the dishes were edible, it didn't quite meet my expectations in terms of flavor elevation. Cajun food should be bold and earthy with a hint of spice, but the mark was missed. I would return to give it another chance, but Evangeline Café is not my top pick for Cajun cuisine in Austin.

    Gumbo
    Veronica Y.

    Everything here is delicious! On par with what I've had in New Orleans and possibly even better. The alligator bites were def better than what I had at Cochon. These were not chewy or rubbery at all, which has been my past experience with gator. The portion sizes are big!! The gumbo had the lovely dark roux flavor, the bread pudding was perfect to share around the table. Boudin was excellent. Fried pickles always good. Only minor complaint is that there wasn't enough meat in the alligator piquante (not pictured), though the sauce was yummy. Love the decor in the place too

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    Thu T.

    Walking into Evangeline feels like I was transported to NOLA. Vibe: Love the music and the decor. I feels as if I am in New Orleans which is pretty cool. Food: I do enjoy the poboy and etouffee. Poboy: They have 2 sizes: regular = 5", large = 10". They were quite generous with the filling. If you order the lunch special, it is the 5". My order comes with a small bowl of gumbo, which I was not quite impressed with. It was quite salty compared to what I've had in New Orleans. Etoufee: Large plate and tastes creamy and good. Plenty of toppings in there as well. Chicken Fried Steak: It was very heavy with the gravy on top, so I don't really recommend it. Just stick to the basics at Evangeline. Service: Our server was really nice. We ordered fries as a side for the Chicken Fried Steak and it came out with rice, so we let her know and she brought our fries out immediately.

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    10/10 experience !! great service, lovely space, and an incredible band. the food was flavorful and good portions. we will be back :)

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    Best gumbo in Austin and the fried oyster appetizer was excellent as well. Awesome music by local musicians Steven Doerr and Erik Hokanan.

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    If you love authentic Cajun food it's worth driving for. If you live in the area it's a life saver cuz we have maybe 3 options

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    If you've never had cajun food before, you MUST eat here!! The menu is so well-spiced and will…read moreshock your taste buds in such a new way. I absolutely loved it. This place operates on a tab-based system, so no need to wait for a check, since the tab is opened for you before you're seated. This worked very smoothly! This would be a great place for a date or anything requiring an aesthetically pleasing ambiance, the wood lining and ceiling along with the blackboard menu give this place a great vibe.

    went to try another cajon spot as I wanted to get some jambalaya.. well, at least more cajon…read morebefore I leave end up ordering pretty much the same thing here, catfish courtbouillon. another catfish... i was thinking, it come with rice and there is shrimp and there is roux, might as well get the catfish and lets have a showdown... well, it wasn't even close... price wise, it is +6 ... i might have end up tipping more here as i was too lazy to change the options down. end up doing 18% tip... so it was total 34. actually more expensive here with less... less portions, no free sides, and i didnt order a beer... anyways, the food was pretty good. it has more of tomato based roux taste... not the same. the shrimp was the highlight. it was bigger and perhaps cook and seasoned separately. service was kinda weird. you order upfront and they take the food to you... should i even tip? kinda confusing...i got a cup and pour water for myself initially. then the waiter came and refill it. nevertheless, the waiter was very polite when answering my questions about the menu initially. can't give this place more than 3 stars food wise, it didn't come with free side and the portion of the fish was smaller and price was higher... triple no no ....perhaps it was a different class restaurant... don't seem like it. maybe just different real estate... if this was a 5 star dining in the westin hotel or something, then I can understand the rip off.. but I think both are same class... anyways, food is good. slight edge with the shrimp but roux per my preference, I give it to the other place. i think the portion of the fish just shocked me, as i had the same dish 2 days ago at another spot... that affected my experience here. i would say, this is most likely a college hangout, the other place would not have the same crowd.. here, you can probably see sigma chi or the tri delts come in and have a party at the bar... probably a comparison of huntington beach vs long beach... thus the difference... just a matter of location...

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    Cajun spot with collectible cups and a decent sized patio…read more The meat pie with the crawfish queso is a must get in my opinion. They have matchbooks if you're a collector!

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    I had to get in some cajon food in this town…read more this restaurant is very close to my hotel and I have been eyeing it ever since I got here. finally, checked it out a couple days ago. i order the catfish gumbo which comes with 2 sides. I got beans with rice and the veggie of the day, also got a shiner bock beer for 5 bucks. total with tip was ~33 i think i gave 5bucks tip the fish gumbo was really good. i also really like the beans with rice. it has a slightly different flavor profile but also very good. i think this place is a hidden gem.... good portions, decent price, and easy parking, had to figure out another P for a triple P. i think this was better than when I got rip off on bourbon street, yrs back. that was straight up super expensive double charge the tourist stuff...

    As soon as you walk into this spot, it feels truly transformed. It's like a time capsule of old…read moretimey New Orleans. We tried to go to happy hour with my partner's parents, but that was only available in the bar area. Given they have some health problems to consider, we could not move over and hover over teeny tables to have dinner so had to handle full price. At full price, I'd give it a solid 3.5. Bumped to a 4 because this is hard to find around here. We got: - shrimp yoli (if you only order one dish, get one with this SAUCE. It's to die for. The shrimp had too much seasoning that it was a little choke worthy and I NEVER complain about flavor. Just lighten up a little!) - escargot (the butter was broken.. so it was kinda rough) -catfish gumbo (solid portion) -redfish add lump crab (while we enjoyed this, it was pricy for what it was) -shrimp and crawfish pasta (good) -orange crème brûlée (light.. not my fav crème brûlée ever but fun to try) - chocolate cake brownie with ice cream

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    It is hard to find a good Seafood Broil place and it is a little sad I have to drive do far to get…read moreit, but it is worth the drive! If you have a large group, you definitely need to make a reservation in advance. Especially on the weekend! Parking is decent since it's in a shopping center, but on the weekends it is a little difficult. When walking in the atmosphere is great! With a beach vibe and the smell of deliciousness in the air. They are a great drink selection, but the show stopper is the food! From appetizers to the boils! They are all delicious! And the service is usually great! So if you are in the mood for great seafood and good drinks, then look no further because Hook & Reel has it all!

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