Eggs Benedict 0/10 hollandaise "sauce" was a solid=scrambled egg yolks. The ham was missing completely. Sent it back, the cook said "this is our hollandaise sauce", clearly over microwaved. Yikes! Chicken Biscuit, grits and fruit and coffee were all good. read more

Seriously good boudin, friend catfish, grilled shrimp, and Cajun rice. We're a big fan of the grilled chicken too. Everything is so good. The next time you want something to eat in Manor y'all need to give this place a try. I know the owners live here so you can even support local. Thanks for feeding us! read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Crawfish etouffee - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Thought, with it cold and wet some gumbo! Looked at ratings and one came up of interest. A farther drive than I expected outside Austin. If I'd have known it was that far in the rain?? Got there and missed it and there was a 290 Diner that was packed. Went around back and Maxines was next door with no cars. A bad omen. Thought what the heck. Small place, very nice waitress named Carrie. Talked to her about her favorite meal and it was a stuffed redfish. Redfish can be good or poor, but I stuck my neck out and got only a cup of gumbo! The gumbo was good, but the rue was a little off for me and I know taste is subjective. The cup was loaded with chicken and sausage. I mean packed. I just finished and out came the stuffed redfish, looked good and the taste was wonderful! I could have just had the gumbo and it would have been ok, but I'm glad I listened to Carrie! The fish and topping was spectacular! Also she says I was early, they fill up in the afternoon and there were people coming in for takeout! While not a fancy place, the stuffed redfish was wonderful! read more

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I am sorry we did not like it. We tried the two kind of gumbo, the gator piquante and a combo seafood. Everything tasted underwhelming and like it had been prepared in a hurry. The atmosphere and waitress were nice. read more

Don't mind the picked through food. This was so good that I just couldn't wait. I had to take a few bites then post. LOL. No, but seriously, if you are anywhere near Manor or just want to take a special trip out this way(it's not that far), go to this restaurant, the stuff is nice and the food is amazing! My go to items are the gator, the Boudin and the poutine. When my partner and I go in, we're always happy to see Jennifer. She's awesome read more

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My sister and I drove from San Antonio to enjoy the great food here. The service is wonderful and so is the food. Fantastic po boys and gumbo. The long drive from San Antonio is worth it! read more

We didn't have any food. I called them and asked if we could get two to go drinks because we had broke down next door and the lady on the phone said it was fine so I walked over. The girl who helped me was very kind and understanding and told me we could come back for refills if we wanted. I didn't catch her name sadly. I will try to convince my mother to go there for lunch one day in the near future to add to this review. read more

Sweet little cajun joint off 290 in Manor , Service on Point , Grub on Point, My Date Boring Asf think imma pinch his ass to wake him up read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

Wow! Wow! Wow! We ordered pick up and everything could not have been more perfect. Ordering directly with Carrie (sorry if my spelling is off!) was so smooth and food was ready fast. The food was spectacular! So tasty, fresh, and the crunch on the boudin balls were outrageous!! It's hard to pick our favorite so if you're in doubt here are the items you can 100% count on: RedFish, catfish, boudin balls, Cajun egg rolls and rice/beans. Delicious!!! Excited to come back :) read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Boudin Balls, Cajun Eggrolls, RedFish, and fried Catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

There are not a lot of great places in Manor to eat however, this is one of them. I've been here about four times now and every time I try something different most the time is good. I think there was one dish that I didn't like but you can't keep everybody happy, right? The service is always good and fast. The food always comes out, fresh and hot and I couldn't ask for anything more. If you're in the area and looking for some good creole style food this is it. This is your place. read more

We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere and friendly staff. We were looking for something unique and we found it. The redfish dinner was very good. Two of us ordered the trio and it was ok. I'm glad I tried the 3 items but I won't order that again. The jambalaya was great. The red beans and rice tasted odd to us. And the gumbo was good but not great. The fried shrimp and chicken fried chicken were big hits. The fries were super tasty. We enjoyed the boudin balls but they could use a like more flavor. The portions were good for the prices. I would definitely go back and try more items. read more

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Went for Saturday brunch. Service was great. The food was yummy especially the biscuits and chicken and waffles. Good zydeco music playing too read more

New to Austin and wanted to indulge in some Frog Legs. This was the closest place that was open when my desire hit. I called kind of late and they must've thought that I wasn't going to show up so the lady go took my order ended up closing up the register for the night. Lucky for me. Nice crispy exterior without being overcooked inside. Mild seasoning in the batter but I was hoping for more spice. I'd go back. read more

Great food! Our waitress was kind. I had the Crawfish Étouffée. Tasty and simple. Appetizer's I ordered were the fried frog legs and fried alligator. Super tasty when it was dipped with tartar sauce. Glad I came out to enjoy some good southern food. Simple and cozy atmosphere, good service. Great food. read more

I had lunch here almost every day for the past two weeks, it's that good! I tried a ton of different menu items, but the best thing was the chicken fried gator. The waitress was also super nice and friendly, made me feel welcomed. read more

We happened to be in Manor and wanted to try out a local business. It's a very cute house off 290 and the inside decor is super darling with a a quaint vibe to it. We were greeted by a server and her trainee who were very friendly and attentive. I ordered the cup of Seafood gumbo and my fiancé ordered the bowl of Seafood Gumbo as well as a Crawfish Dinner that came with a side of cream corn and Caesar Salad. Here are the ups and downs of the food: Seafood Gumbo - it was super sour, so the manager brought out another Gumbo which was the Chicken & Sausage - much much better and very tasty! You can't go wrong with fried crawfish - delicious with the dipping sauce it comes with! Cream corn - it was also super sour. I think they use the same roux which caused the seafood and cream corn to be sour - we didn't even complain and put it to the side. Caesar Salad- this did not look home made and was drenched in wayyyy too much dressing. DO NOT order a salad from here. We will come back again and give it a try but because of the excellent customer service and how they handle our sour gumbo - this is why we will be back again! read more

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Omg the stuffed Red fish with their sauce on top excellent!! The service was excellent the lady waitress she did everything FOH She was very friendly and nice. The atmosphere was casual cute little diner on 290 E in manor definitely be back keep up the good work love it!! read more

Cute space and all, but the food is the real star here. I started with a cup of gumbo that was rich, hearty, and absolutely delicious. It was a rough choice because everything sounded great, but I ultimately went with the Muffaletta for my main dish. First off, the sandwich is huge. Almost obscenely so (almost). Secondly, it comes with house made fries (perfectly fried and seasoned) which are fantastic. And finally, the taste. All the meats, condiments, and sauces on lightly toasted, fluffy bread, are a flavor explosion in each bite. I'll definitely be back and highly recommend you check it out as well! read more

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The gumbo and crawfish etouffee are the worst I've ever had. Both dishes were cold and some of the crawfish were 100% black.

So glad I came here for lunch today. The stuffed redfish was delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly, that stuffing is so flavorful and the sauce is great. Also had a small Caesar salad which was really good too. Highly recommended. Very friendly waitress as well who made me feel very welcome even though I was by myself. Def coming back. I can't wait to try more! read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

This curious joint popped up overnight like an unexpected friend, slowly knocking on the door so that you can open up and be surprised at such a great new meeting.... we went tonight as a consolation for my wife after receiving not so pleasant news. Our server was fantastic! The food, if you don't know what Poutin is, let me just say Chicken Soup cures a soul, Poutin fills you up when your emptied out. We had the Seafood Gumvo and Crawfish Etoufee respectively, both very fresh and warming to our cold hearts this evening. The atmosphere was wonderful! I love the rustic flare of the tables and chairs, and the down in the bayou feel. We must always remember that we don't worship food, so I will leave with this, thank God for you and your restaurant! You may not know it but God used you to bless our hurting souls, for that we thank you for allowing Him to do that through you. May God Bless you and give you peace! read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

I came here with my husband tonight for my birthday and my gosh, this place is such a hidden gem!! The server was so on top of it, food came out quick, hot, fresh and freakin delicious!! We got the Cajun egg rolls, jambalaya, and catfish platter. The 5 mini egg rolls were hot, cheesy, stuffed with seafood and tasted so good with the dipping sauce. The jambalaya came in a big bowl that I couldn't finish but am so happy for leftovers tomorrow! The catfish is literally the freshest and flakiest fry my husband and I ever tasted. I'm already getting hungry again from writing this review. Can't wait to come back and try more items and get the catfish again!! read more

Wow wow wow!!! The amazing food and service by Carrie absolutely blew us away! We started with the Cajun poutine and I didn't think it could get better than that. We also had the boudin balls and they were out of this world delicious. Between us, we got the stuffed redfish, fried shrimp po boy, red beans & rice, salad with Cajun basil vinaigrette, and fried shrimp basket. Honestly, I can't even pick a favorite of all the things we had because each item was better than the next. Their homemade sauces + dressings are also a highlight. You can tell that love goes into everything here! Carrie was such a delight as our server...she was so sweet, attentive, and made excellent suggestions. She really was the cherry on top of this meal. I can't recommend Maxine's enough! Manor is so lucky to have such a gem! read more

I was excited when i first saw a gumbo spot in Manor. However i did not have the best of experiences here. I tried to go mid afternoon rush to see how fresh, i would get my food. I would say there grilled shrimp were not only well cooked but they are pretty damn good(hit the spot). Ok if your going to sell a salad. Please make it, dont unzip something, throw it on plate and call it yours. It wasnt even washed ...... Pushed salad aside, i continued on this "Cajun journey". The service is not the best but its not their fault, they are doing the best they can with their skillset. Cuddos to the staff for handling the pressure. I hate bashing places but they need to add some depth to there appetizers, they may have people stay a little longer. I was at this location prior to its remodel and it looks 10x better compared to its predecessor. However i still saw paint from the remodel on the floor. So good job on the paint and a lil paint thinner should do the trick. As far as the rest of the menu, they have some good choices. I tried the chicken fried chicken as im allergic to shellfish, its not the most ideal place for me to eat. I will tell you they dont have seperate friers. So if you have a seafood allergy i would just buy something fried here. My allergies had a small flare up but not bad, thank god. This is why they should use there grills to appease those with allergys and make some beef and vegan sliders or something like that. So then they can target the vegans and burger eaters in the area. I did have the dirty rice and it needed some body to the rice. The sausage over powered the rice. The place is not a total loss i just think its a little early in their venture. I will give them one more try and update my experience then. read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Chicken fried chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Food was delicious. Would highly recommend the Boudin Balls. Could have just had that and been satisfied.

Great food and awesome people! I really appreciate the hospitality and it's small bud cozy

Great creole food, good service.you will enjoy the visit and I'm from south Louisiana

This cute little spot was so worth trying! Between all of us we had the shrimp creole, shrimp basket, catfish ponchartrain, crawfish pasta and grilled chicken. It was nice and quiet and we all really enjoyed ourselves and the food. We'll totally be back! read more

I love the breakfast here!!!!! It's just the best in town and the huge pancakes!!!! And don't get me started with the best potato's!!! Service is not always good but the food is definitely worth the long waits ! read more

I ordered boudin balls and the chicken and sausage gumbo. All of it was top notch, highly recommend going here. The gumbo was the perfect spice and the boudin balls were awesome as well. My friend got the étouffée and boudin. He was just as happy as I was on the quality here. The service was great too considering there was only one waitress. She did a great job! read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Chicken and sausage gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Gumbo was pretty flavorless and pretty much tasted like sausage water. Also, the gumbo hurt my tumbo read more

Fantastic! A must stop when in the Austin area. We picked the spot for lunch on our drive back to Houston from Austin. First, the restaurant is following appropriate COVID protocols including social distancing with table seating, sanitization, and enforcement of masks. Thank you for taking safety seriously. The food was 100% excellent in every way. Go ahead and drool over the photos and then head right over! We started with the Cajun Poutine. Hot, fresh, and amazing. Fries were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Just enough roast beef and gravy to not overwhelm the fries and make them soggy. For entrees, we got the Crawfish Etouffee & Jambalaya (lunch portion). Even though it was not crawfish season, the crawfish were meaty and tasted fresh. The sauce and bread were just right. It appeared to be freshly prepared with nice chunks of tomato and vegetables. The Jambalaya did not disappoint either. Just spicy enough, not too much. Service was great, helpful with suggestions, prompt, and pleasant. We will stop again if only to try other menu items! read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Cajun Poutine. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

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This a best keep little secret and a must try. Service is excellent and the food is on point. Love it and eil definitely be back . read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

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Man the gumbo is really good. The gator is awesome. Oysters are good. Crawfish is great. Never had a bad meal here.

Never been to New Orleans, but I wanna go one day just to eat. Been living in the area temporarily for about 8 months for work. Keep passing by this place everyday. Finally got a chance to try it. Absolutely amazing. I had the seafood gumbo and the stuffed red fish. Both were really great. I can early so was not packed, but according to Alina the super nice friendly and helpful waitress the are busy at lunch and evenings 6-9. Last thing my entree was free cuz I came on Veterans Day. read more

Maxine's Gumbo House - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Manor, Texas

I'm honestly embarassed that I haven't reviewed Maxine's before. We moved to the north-east side a little over 4 years ago and we've loved Maxine's since. My husband and I got married in New Orleans and we love cajun food. Maxine's checks all the boxes: red beans and rice, jambalya, etouffee, gumbo (both seafood and non), boudin (try the boudin balls), poboys, muffulettas, Abita, and bread pudding. The NOLA trio is a great way to try the classics. We also highly recommend the stuffed redfish and catfish pontchartrain from the entrees section. The Bayou Pasta is ideal for a hangover and if you're feeling something light(er), I'd suggest the Maxine's salad with fried crawfish added on. The owners, who actually operate the restaurant, are the best. We don't get out as much with two toddlers, but we always have a good time at Maxine's, with or without them. Definitely check them out and go during crawfish season or Mardi Gras if you can! read more

I was craving gumbo - Cajun food in general - and landed on this spot. We ordered Nola's trio, boudin, oyster platter, crawfish dinner and chicken fried chicken. We were able to pay over the phone/online and pick up was safe - they brought the food to our car. That's worth a full star alone. After that, it was downhill. The red beans and rice tasted spoiled. We did not eat them. The étouffée tasted like rice with tomato sauce and had very little flavor or meat. Didn't eat that. The batter for the oysters and crawfish had no flavor. The chicken wasn't tender. With the high rating, I expected good food. This was anything but. The boudin is why I gave it two stars. It was decent. I would eat that again but it was overpriced. The people working there were kind but the food disappointed. read more

Tried this place for the first, and it was my husband's second time coming! He had been trying to get me to come try it, so I finally did!!! The waitress was sooo nice, friendly, and welcoming! The location was very clean and felt like home!!! We had the cajun egg rolls as an appetizer, so yummy, I ordered the seafood platter and it came with a small cup of gumbo(which was so excited to try!), and my husband had the catfish with some corn sauce on top(pretty big plate)!! And for dessert we tried the bourbon pecan pie! Sooo good as well!! I will definitely be back beacuse I want to try their boudin and stuffed red fish! Support small local businesses!!!! read more

Staff is very accommodating and friendly. The food could've been better. Most of it tasted like it had been sitting out and was reheated.

Y'all. This was DELICIOUS. We had a quick trip to Austin and saw this on the way home. We popped in and we're greeted right away- the service was awesome, friendly, and quick. Mom and I split the Muffaletta and boudin balls- holy moly they were yummy!! Dad got the catfish po'boy with a cup of gumbo and it was delicious too! We topped it off with a chocolate bourbon pecan pie slice and that was nearly the best thing I've ever tasted. I wish they were in Houston and we will be back! read more