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    HappyRito Seafood

    4.0 (229 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    HAPPYRITO SEAFOOD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Kelly K.

    Service isnt the best , very unorganized, small seating area ,prices is super high i neverrrrr heard 1 cluster is a pound!! And its a small snow crab!! U pay alot for under achievement, u only can get crawfish 3lb . The seasoning is decent , but the shrimps are superrrr over cook i really wanted to like this place i drove 30 mins to try it , if i do try again il grab the crawfish from the front togo its $8:99 a lb way more reasonable . I paid 55 for what u see in the photo no corn no potato not worth it!

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    Christina G.

    Y'all! It's live crawfish season and HappyRito has my favorite style, that Casian style.The Happy sauce is a mixture of Cajun and Asian spices. Soooooo good! We've ordered delivery many many times, This is the first time I actually came in and ordered takeout. It took about Today I ordered 3 lb of crawfish (appx $15 pp) happy style, which comes with one potato and one corn. I added sausage ($5) and one blue crab ($12). I love the happy sauce! I also ordered the lunch special mini boil with 1 lb of shrimp two eggs and corn. The mini boil comes with a drink too, sweet tea. It's saweeeeet. I also ordered the lunch special fried fish (flounder) with coleslaw and mac'n cheese, also came with a drink, unsweetened tea. This came to about $110. The food was good And we will definitely order again. There is indoor dining, about 8 tables and barstool seating at the bar. You order and wait to be seated at the counter.

    Vivian L.

    I'm a big big crawfish lover, and although this wasn't the cheapest place we could've gotten fresh crawfish in Texas, it was pretty darn good. The crawfish were huge, especially compared to what we normally get in California. This place is a Viet-Cajun style, and although I did enjoy the flavors, places like Boiling Crab nail the vietnamese fusion better. It was about $39+ for 3 lbs of crawfish. You have to put your name down on the waitlist there and then wait, which isn't ideal but once you're seated the food comes out pretty quick!

    Jen H.

    This spot gets a 3.5, rounded up to 4, from me. Maybe we went a little early in crawfish season, but the crawfish were on the smaller side. The crawfish weren't overcooked and did soak up a good amount of the sauce flavors. The sauce was good, but not great. (The garlic butter is what made me round up to 4 instead of down to 3.) This place was also hyped up for me so maybe my expectations were too high lol. But it's a chill and casual dine-in spot with bar service too.

    Ashley M.

    I'm super proud of how this place has grown!! It's super packed in here! I remember when this was just my little hidden gem; but I decided to stop "gatekeeping" and share! lol still the best in Austin!

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    Hannah P.

    The food was delicious. Highly recommend the Cajun okra. Those were addicting - if you're a fried food type of person. The crawfish boil had a really good flavor. The wings were also good. They were not tiny and had a lot of meat on it! My kind of wings. =p There's not many seatings inside, first come basically. To order, you place it at the front counter first.

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    Brittany B.

    The restaurant was cute and had nice pictures of I'm guessing the owners family. You had to order through a QR code or at the bar area. The service was basically none existent, the food took a long time to come out, I'd say like 25-30mins for just this plate, during this time they did not give me my drink until the food came out so I was just sitting there. The "parmesan" fries were cold and literally is just sprinkle Parmesan on top of regular French fries. The Mac n cheese definitely needed salt and pepper which was made it taste better. I'd give it a solid 6 after the S&P. The shrimp were the star of the show, fried crispy, the flavor was really good and the shrimp were really big. The portion was good size especially for lunch. The restaurant walls have seafood boil sauce splattered on them as well, so not the cleanest. OVERALL not bad but not amazing! I'm on the edge if I'd come back maybe to try to an actual seafood boil.

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    Gia Z.

    The restaurant was quite crowded, and the ordering process required standing in line. However, there was no signage indicating that guests needed to wait to be seated after ordering. Not realizing this, my daughter and I sat down, which seemed to frustrate the cashier. When my husband apologized, explaining that it was our first time there, she rolled her eyes, ignored him, and made him wait while she chatted with others. The situation felt awkward and uncomfortable. On a positive note, the servers were friendly, and perhaps the cashier was just having a rough day. The food was tasty, but given the experience at the register, I'm unsure if I'd return--especially considering the high cost, as good service is just as important as the meal itself. Also the food takes a while to be prepared, so it's not an ideal spot if you're looking for a quick lunch break. Be sure to have ample time if you plan to dine here.

    Shanicy A.

    Happy Ritos never disappoints! I got the shrimp po' boy and it was so good. You can tell the shrimp is fresh, and the bread was nice and soft. The Cajun seasoned fries always hit the spot, and they give you a generous portion (which I appreciate!). Great flavor, good portions, and definitely a go-to spot when you're craving seafood comfort food. Highly recommend!

    Fried soft shell crab. Delicious
    William R.

    Solid place to come and grab some good fried seafood. Everything I've had has been awesome.

    Kat R.

    I really like HappyRito, the space is small, there can be long wait times, and it's a little pricier than other crawfish places in the area. That being said, the food is delicious. One of my favorite stops during crawfish season. They can feed a large group or just a pound or two for yourself. I have so many things left to try on this menu but as long as there's crawdads that's what I'm getting

    Amri L.

    Absolutely delicious! Loved having the option to build a mini shrimp boil for those who don't want the giant bag. The watermelon lemonade was really good! The sampler appetizer was really good too, especially the egg rolls. Service was super helpful navigating the menu and offering sauces to try.

    BryantMcGill.com M.

    The food is pretty good. The front staff are friendly though they seem afraid of management. If you spend $40 on two pieces of fish, a few shrimp, and four oysters, they will squabble over how much cocktail sauce they will give you.

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