After a full morning of birding along the Texas Gulf Coast south of Winnie with a group of members…read morefrom the Kingwood Photography Club, we were all hungry and so glad we stopped into Tia Juanita's before our drive back to Houston! You can't miss it, the brightly painted exterior with the name of the restaurant in big letters along the roof is impossible to miss. We arrived at around 1:15 so the usual lunch crowd had thinned out and we got a table for the 8 of us right away. Our server took drink orders while we all checked out the menu. Tia Juanita's Fish Camp serves a mix of Cajun/TexMex and great seafood all rolled into one! While we were tempted to order an appetizer of fried alligator balls, we opted to just proceed with lunch as we hoped to be ahead of early rush hour traffic back in Houston. I ended up trying a cup of the Seafood Gumbo, it was perfectly made with a decent amount of shrimp and other seafood, nicely flavored gumbo broth and a small amount of rice to pull it all together. After that I had the Shrimp Quesadillas. Other members of our group got fish or fish tacos, seafood enchiladas and other tasty things and everyone agreed the food was great with large portions. You want seafood? Well they don't skimp on the seafood in your order, it's virtually popping out of your tacos! Our server was great and took care of each of us, when she brought out the separate checks she delivered them to each person correctly and then returned credit cards to each without a mistake. The restaurant is brightly decorated, hardly a square inch of free space on the walls! This place is definitely worth the trip or pulling off of the freeway as you drive by.

We enjoyed our first visit to Tia Juanita a couple of years ago, so decided to visit again on a…read morerecent road trip. The place has a very kitschy atmosphere, which makes it fun. The place was pretty full the 2 times we visited recently, even at 5:30 pm. The first time we ended up being seated near the entrance to the rest room, so there was a continuous stream of people going by yesterday. No Bueno. We started with drinks, and ordered chips and salsa. Yes, they charge for this, but the chips are really good. On our first visit this time I ordered a blackened fish po boy combo, which was a half sandwich, fries, and choice of gumbo. My husband ordered a roast beef po boy with fries and potato salad. I love a good gumbo. The cup of seafood gumbo that came with my meal had plenty of shrimp and fish, but the roux bordered on burned. My sandwich was overly salty, but the fries were excellent. I had peach sweet tea, which was very refreshing. My husband enjoyed his beef po boy. It came with dipping sauce. There was no skimping on the amount of meat in his sandwich. On our 2nd visit this trip we asked to be seated in a quiet area. It was much better. We had salads... grilled chicken for him, taco salad for me. We really enjoyed our meals. If we return to Winnie, we will give Tia Juanita another try. But we'll be sure to insist on being seated away from the rest rooms.

this place is in a nice location to take a rest from I 10. You can eat your food inside or on the…read moreback porch and look over the peaceful bayou area. There's plenty of parking. When you arrive, you order with the ladies at the first counter. They will bring your food out to you. They were friendly and I loved how they asked if I wanted the burger "all the way." I had to ask what that was . So that means make it with everything. Yep! It took about 20 minutes to get our food and it was blasting hot. We ordered the four chicken wings, french fries, one pork chop, and a burger. Everything was tasty but the pork and chicken were a little over cooked / dry. Judging from the reviews, this isn't the norm. The fries were hot and plentiful; we only ate half of them. All in all, we're glad we stopped here.

From the greet inside, the food, and everything about this sweet quite atmosphere was great. Very…read morefriendly Owners. The view itself was amazing. We really enjoyed everything and can't wait to return back.

Got the crispy chicken fried chicken buried under a thick blanket of peppered white gravy, a loaded…read morebaked potato with cheese and bits (looks like bacon), creamy mac and cheese, and a soft roll on the side. This is the kind of meal that hits hard and satisfies fast.

Great tasting. Cajun food, relax atmosphere, choice of seating, band or music option…read more Nice variety on menu: seafood, traditional or down home cooking. We also did appetizers and that's also a fabulous start! Young waiters at work

We visited Saturday night and Michelle, the best be sure to ask for her. She suggested the seafood…read morestuffed grilld Mahi, best dish! We love the fried mushrooms, and some of the best Cosmo's! Thank Michelle for your awesome service!!

I can't say enough GREAT things about this place. We're down for spring break and we have gone…read moreevery night for dinner and once for lunch. They have the best entertainment on the peninsula. Pools tables are great. (As long as you're 18) The absolute BEST food! Awesome daily specials. We had a rather larger group and no problems accommodating all of us. Not one of us could find anything negative to say. Fast service, very friendly workers. We met the owners and they were GREAT! Would recommend if visiting Crystal Beach you won't be disappointed!

Walking in, you can tell its going to be a great time. Loved how the place was decorated. Curious…read moreabout Mexican Cajun combo we had to try it! I loved the fried green tomatoes with a sauce that almost tasted like chuy's ranch, but it came with a creamy bacon that was good and reminded me of potato soup. My "top shelf" margarita was only $2 more but came with an extra shot. The boudin balls were amazing flavor, nice & moist cooked perfectly. I ordered the fish basket with 5 pieces of fish and bought enough home to have it for lunch out of the air fryer the next day. Husband had the ahi tuna & said it was wonderful flavor. We arrived hungry & left happy with enough lunch for the next day. Great find and will eat again! Joy, was our awesome server to be sure to request her for the best service you could ask for!

Disappointing experience. This restaurant falls short in…read moreboth of the cuisines it advertises--Tex-Mex and Cajun. You know there's a problem when you're charged for chips and salsa. A true Tex-Mex restaurant typically serves complimentary chips and salsa, but that wasn't the case here. The nachos were simply a pile of chips covered with canned nacho cheese sauce instead of individually layered chips topped with beans, cheese, and jalapeños. Honestly, the food at Pancho's was better, which says a lot about the level of quality here. The Cajun dishes were somewhat better, but they still didn't compare to restaurants like Pappadeaux or Landry's. They likely stay busy because they're the only option in the Bolivar Peninsula/Crystal Beach area. The atmosphere and service were the highlights of the visit. Unfortunately, the overpriced menu resulted in a hefty bill that left us feeling underwhelmed and unsatisfied. There's plenty of room for improvement, and I hope the owners from Beaumont make some upgrades to better match the quality their menu promises.

Service is incredible, fast and personal. Waitress was nice and helpful. Owners came out and…read morechatted with us about our trip and made it special for our kids. Crawfish Combo boil was fantastic (spicy garlic) and we ended up full but wanting more. If we are ever in the area we will be back. I highly recommend.

Hands down the BEST crawfish and customer service I have EVER received! I believe in the best…read morecustomer service coming from the owner and that will tell you how their staff will treat you! Our waitress was AMAZING! The owner came out as well a few times to check to make sure we were ok and our waitress did as well! I highly recommend coming to this restaurant! We will definitely be back!!!!!

Traveling on I-10 near Beaumont, Texas? Exit at FM 365 and drive a couple of minutes for great…read morehomestyle cooking. Food is made-to-order, and atmosphere is friendly. Lots of workers from nearby plants have this as a regular stop. Each day there are specials, with Friday being extra special (crawfish etouffee). Great baked potatoes, too. Hours M-F are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., with lunch being served 11 to 2. Located in Fannett across from the Fire Department. Worth a detour off the Interstate, or a short drive from nearby Beaumont.

From the owner: Treat your guests to high quality food that satisfies. Get flavorful dishes that will leave your…read moreguests raving. We have some of the best gumbo, barbeque and much more foods that you will love, The Unique Caterer will make a menu that is sure to please.

Had a long day driving from Panama City Breach on our way to Houston. Traffic jam because of an…read moreaccident had us parked on W I-10 for 2-3 hours. We pivoted and stayed in Beaumont right across the street from this intriguing establishment. We had to try it. Pappadeaux did not disappoint. Restaurant is beautiful inside - dark woods and brass. Stunning. Started our meals with garlic bread, a cup of shrimp gumbo and a side salad. The gumbo was superb, could have eaten a pail of it. Very flavorful and loaded with protein. Wifey had blackened Salmon with broccolini. Salmon was cooked perfectly and portion size was generous. The veg serving could have feed 4. I went with the 10 ounce filet topped with crab and a creamy sauce. Dish came with spinach and a baked potato. Spinach portion was huge and potato was the size of a football. Steak came to the table medium just as ordered. Both entries were delicious. Our portions were so large we took leftovers home for lunch the next day. Warning ... go hungry. Order smart. Prepare for a doggy bag. Highly recommend without any reservations, would return in a minute. Well, made next payday. Place knew how to charge.

I enjoy Pappadeaux's but I think they're a bit overrated. I enjoy their seafood, but I find that…read moreother restaurants are just as good if not better in this area. I do enjoy their seafood salad with lump crab and shrimp.