Waited waaaaaay to long for my return visit to this top quality eatery in KC's Northland. Brought a friend who thoroughly enjoyed his shrimp Po' boy initiation while I opted for the red fish Po' boy this time around. An absolutely delightful combination of tasty, spicy fish and other quality ingredients made this time around possibly better than the first. For fun I got the smaller serving of their very authentic seafood jambalaya and it was not surprisingly fantastic as well. It is so satisfying to see a young couple with a dream to turn their love of their native Louisiana cuisine into a successful business come to fruition. You can't fake love for what you do and it's plain to see theirs is a deep one. read more

Mud Bugs - Seafood Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The food was all I hoped it would be. Flavorful and just the right amount of seasonings. All the ingredients paired well together. The fried Okra was crispy and perfect! Fries just as good. All fresh. Not a huge eat in area but there were tables opened. Staff was friendly. I'll be back for sure. read more

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If you haven't been to Mudbug's you are seriously missing out on some amazing Cajun food! I liked them so much I wrote this jingle! https://youtu.be/wnRjxwYgaIw?is=N3tjPPbOfhlgX7P0 read more

I went there for my first time today and I will be back. The decor was cute with the New Orleans purple and green colors. There was music playing as well so it created the ambiance of being on the streets of New Orleans. There was a large menu on the wall near the counter where you order. However, one of the owners, Heather, greeted us and told us about their specials, fish of the day, and she gave us a sample of their jambalaya. The jambalaya was so flavorful and was full of seafood and chicken. It gave me that Cajun taste I have been craving. I ordered the special of shrimp Po'Boy with fries and I have never received that much shrimp on a Po'Boy (I am not complaining because I have so much left over) They add polenta on their Po'Boys and I never had that before but I enjoyed it and they also top it with crawfish. The bread was soft and warm making it easy to eat but messy (make sure you have napkins). Since the sample of jambalaya was good, I ordered that as well as gumbo to go! The owner was very personable and delivered food to tables and checked to see if any customers needed anything. Her partner, her husband, was busy cooking the food. The wait time was short and food was hot and fresh. She also spoke to everyone entering and exiting the restaurant. I cannot believe I have never been there before but I will be returning. read more

Delicious Fresh Seafood., New Orleans Atmosphere, Warm and Hospitable Staff, Fresh Out of a Food Truck Presentation. The Menu Boards fully describe the delicious food, but doesn't list the price. The Daily Special looked good, so I ordered The Special: Arcadian Rockfish Po Bayon Over lemon Pepper slaw, crab Shrimp. Topped w Crawfish étouffée. And I added a side of Fries. It Was Delicious! The interior Decor is Mardi Gras. My Po Boy arrived in a paper basket, with chefs piece of paper. The cups are Styrofoam and the utensils are cheap plastic. I hope the restaurant will elevate thier baskets, cups, and silverware to match thier food in the future. read more

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I had the special Po' Boy today. It was incredible! It was the Cajun Dusted Red Snapper with a crawfish & crab picatta sauce and lemon pepper slaw. It was super saucy (my fav way to eat anything) and tasty. The buttered, toasted bread was fresh and soft with great chew. The slaw was well balanced in flavor. The red snapper was plentiful, fully seasoned, hot and delicious. Along with the fabulous sauce, it was just the tastiest sandwich I've had in a long time. I like Cajun, but I don't usually love it... this place could make me love it. My husband had a cup of gumbo and a cup of seafood jambalaya. We both liked the jambalaya more than the gumbo. They were decent and he liked them but he wasn't blown away. They are solid though. The lemon garlic fries were hot and fresh. I tasted a bit of citrus zing every once in a while. If I didn't know what was on them, I wouldn't say lemon or garlic. I would say they are seasoned fries. And I liked them. Can't wait to try other sides. For the price, it felt a little high, but prices are high everywhere and seafood isn't cheap. The food was hot and fresh and that goes a long way. read more

Mud Bugs - Today's specials - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

What a fantastic power couple living their dream together by combining their cultures to offer a variety of different fish specialties. I am a fan of their PoBoys and garlic lemon fries. Desserts are always a treat as they are ever changing but this weekend we tried a mint brownie and a lemon based cupcake that was seriously heaven! Their version of a Reuben to celebrate St Patrick's Day weekend celebrations was spot on! Libby area honors their New Orleans roots and how they became the success they are today. Service is fast for a made to order type of serving. Staff are very knowledgeable about menu items and will help you choose something if you struggle with trying to narrow it down. Very clean and plenty of seating if you want to dine in. read more

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For Christmas this year I wanted to ensure that i was supporting local with gifts of art, crafts and food, so my niece and my nephew and their spouses received gift cards from Mud Bugs. Lo and behold on Christmas Eve I opened a gift from my niece and received a gift card from Mud Bugs myself! Mud Bugs is the type of business that is easy to support - an innovative and unique menu that has daily specials with Cajun and Creole masterpieces and owners that are hardworking and kind. They put their struggles and triumphs on social media for the world to see and it's a pleasure to root for and support them. Today I used my gift card and went with the special -Cajun dusted Rockfish served over Lemon Pepper Slaw, tomatoes and sliced cheese and topped with shrimp and Prickly Pear Relish in a soft baguette. I also added a side bowl of Sweet Potato Chowder. I double dare you to find those ingredients on any menu in this city. It was as delicious as it sounded and I would eat this everyday if I could. read more

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We have been here numerous times. Food is always great. Today we had the shrimp poboy and a side of jambalaya and side of gumbo. Service is always fabulous and it is always neat and clean. We love Chef Chris and Heather and their staff. read more

Mud Bugs - Shrimp poboy, jambo and gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Very authentic cajun food. EVERYTHING on the menu is good. Even the side dishes are excellent. Wonderful comfort food.

Finally tried Mudbugs after my sister's been hyping it up for months and omg, it did not disappoint. The whole place gives total Louisiana vibes and everyone was super welcoming the second I walked in. I got the catfish po'boy with lemon garlic fries and fried okra, and I swear I'm ruined for po'boys anywhere else. The fish was so tender it literally fell apart, and the seasoning was next level - crispy, flavorful, and fresh. Safe to say they've got a loyal customer now. This spot is it for Cajun food in KC. read more

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Little pricey, simple accommodations but the food was SUPER! For a split second while biting into my shrimp and lobster po boy I was in NOLA! Def worth a try if you're craving some Cajun vittles. read more

If you have not eaten a sandwich here, you're missing out on a Top 10 sandwich in KC metro. It's all good, just pick one. read more

Mud Bugs - Redfish Poboy w/ shrimp & crawfish. Gumbo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Bring that Cajun flavors to north Kansas City. It was my first time visiting this establishment and it was so good. I was confused on what I wanted to eat the day I came. But they have a helpful staff that walked me through the menu. I ended up choosing the Chef's special that day. When my food came to my table it was delicious. It was a big fired fished on soft hoagie bread. I will the fries were not that special just regular basic fries. This place is great to visit for the Cajun flavors. I will say they close early around 3 so you will have to get there for lunch. But other than that great space and place to meet up for a good lunch that will be filling read more

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No room for improvement. Worth the price and especially enjoy specials. You will get messy but worth it!

Came in on New Year's Day and had an awesome lunch!! Crawfish Po Boy with a cup of Truffled Crawfish Bisque, and a side of gumbo. Everything was incredible! I will be back. read more

Mud Bugs - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I heard about this place off facebook group about local cajun food being one of the best in Kansas City. I been waiting for quite some time as it is hard for me to get there during the daytime as i work night shifts. So, I am usually asleep around the time they are open. Tues-Thursday 11am-3pm. Fridays 11am-7pm Saturdays 11am-3pm Off Sundays/Mondays. Lucky , today I decided to not wait any longer and try it out. I guess on Fridays they have special on seafood by chef"s choice. It was Cajun Snapper Po Boy. I also got Blue Crab Po Boy. FYI, prices are listed as market prices and was shocked to see my total to be $59 bucks that included jambalaya and gumbo for 6.50 each. Personally. thats expensive for me. I will not spend 15-25 on any sandwich. Sides are literally one serving measuring cup for 6.50. However, I did enjoy Blue Crab Po Boy and sides. The Cajun Snapper Special i did not like one bit. For me, it was awful. Shrimp is what highlights for me. I will try their fries next time but thats it. I wouldn't come again unless prices were cheaper and quantity of the sides were bigger but overall food is good and service was quick and smooth. The place is clean and spacious. The staff or owners seem like they have great work ethics. read more

These stars relate solely for Mud Bugs failing to list any prices on its menu board or to even provide a physical menu. My wife and I ordered identically. Two poor boys, two soups, two drinks. Good God! $85 and change! The Plaza doesn't even charge such prices at a sandwich shop. And they're on the Plaza and this is a strip mall joint off of busy Vivian Road in the Nortland! Couldn't bare eating the sandwich at that price until I bought gold foil in which to wrap it. I guess it could possibly be an OK place to eat if your parents could afford to send you there. Not my place. Not my prices. read more

Just so happen while driving I come across this place while being hungry lol. I decided to give it a shot and man was I not disappointed. I tried the red bean and rice, gumbo, jambalaya, the shrimp po boy, and the daily special grouper po boy. Every thing was cooked for perfection 10/10. Both owners were there and were super nice. The food was definitely made with love and you can definitely taste the Louisiana roots in the cooking. Highly recommended coming here, you will not be disappointed. read more

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Had lunch there today in their appropriately comfortable restaurant in a small strip mall. How great it felt to see so meany people inside, when we arrived. After we ate, I snuck into the kitchen to tell the cooks, "YOU ROCK!" The redfish with a side of jambalaya was over the top satisfying. Fish was seasoned wonderfully and was not dried out, while the jambalaya satisfied my longing for an authentic Cajun meal. It put a smile inside my mouth!! read more

Last night I had the good luck of being able to attend Mudbugs Masquerade Party! And what an enjoyable experience it was. When you walk through their doors, they had changed all the tables around, covered them with white cloths, placed vases on the tables, placed covers over the chairs and there were people walking around with masquerade masks on. As it got closer to the time they were serving, Heather would come out and talk to you about the first or the next dish that was about to be served. And on each dish, she would give the historical background and then the twist that Chef Chris puts on it. So, if you look at their menu for this evening, it starts with an appetizer that they call Crab Louie Iana. They take some Golf Coast lump crab and place it on a bed of lettuce, they top that with a spicy Choron sauce and some scallops. The sauce and the scallops added a little bit of depth and interest to that deliciously delicate crab meat. The salad was a hit! Next up came there scrapple or as Heather described it the Chefs Twist on shrimp and grits. They start off by taking some grits, I believe she said they put in some bacon grease and cook it all up nice and delicious. They form it into that triangle that you see on the plate. Then they take some shrimp, big plump juicy shrimp prepared perfectly tender. And do you see that red sauce on that blue plate? That is referred to as" a southern broth reduction of tomati." That sauced contained all kinds of good yum-yums mostly in the form of andouille sausage. And I just love andouille! That red sauce had some heat in it, and it complimented greatly the grits and the shrimp. After Scrabble they brought on the soup. It was a lobster bisque topped with a bit of Brie and some sun-dried tomato Mornay sauce. Hot, delicious, savory, and creamy smooth on the pallet! Completely delicious! And then came their two entries. The first entry was a Surf Turf Scallopini. They took some roast beef and some Wester Ross Salmon and smothered it with a schiacciare and served Aragoste Thermidor Style. That sauce, and its crawfish, was incredibly delicious! The Salmon was delicious and so was the beef, tender and delicious. The next entrée was Roulade de Poulet chicken stuffed with Portobello duxelles. It was served over vanilla bean truffle mashed potatoes. There was a good deal of spice in those Portobellos, and it really enhance the taste of that chicken. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy! And then came dessert! It was King Cake "The taste of the New Orleans Tradition that's over 150 years old". It was my first experience with king cake and the first thing that came to my mind is what came first, king cake or cinnamon rolls! And at the end of this dinner, they had taken our names, put them in a jar and one lucky gentleman went home with a full size king cake! Well done, Chris, Heather, and the whole Mud Bug crew! Well done indeed! On a Saturday evening I'm enjoying a four-course meal the likes of which I've never had. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! read more

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been wanting to eat here for awhile. drive by when picking granddaughter from school. stopped by today and decided to order the trinity - jambalaya, gumbo and red beans and rice. I made no mistake with either. food quality A+, cleanliness of restaurant A+ and an A++ for hospitality! some of the best red beans and rice I have had and that includes mine. beware! a cup of any of the three mentioned is a meal! if you like The Jazz's jambalaya, then be ready to be elevated to the major leagues from class aaa. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for AGES, so when my friends suggested a lunch date there, it was the perfect opportunity. I got a classic shrimp po'boy and a chicken gumbo. The flavors were great and the people weren't lying when they said the portions were huge! This sandwich could easily be 2 meals. Food comes out quickly, so it's also great for a nice meal during your work day lunch break. Places like this rely on our support as a community to survive. If you think their food might be something you'd enjoy - give it a try! It's the perfect casual atmosphere to discover a new food or find your next favorite meal. read more

Mud Bugs - tables and chairs in a restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

A perfect Saturday late lunch! It was consistently busy while we were there, staff attentive and food fresh & hit! The sandwiches are HUGE! So much amazingness on each sandwich- they were filled no skimping on anything! Just go and enjoy some Cajun yummmm read more

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This place is absolutely wonderful! I personally have not dined in, but I've gotten it to go several times. My favorites are the red fish Poboy and the crawfish Poboy. Our pick up orders have always been wonderfully serviced and the atmosphere seems phenomenal. I know they offer a wonderful selection online during holidays. My only wish is that they were open more hours because I tend to crave it when they are closed. read more

We decided to finally check Mud Bugs out after the call was put out on social media to help a struggling business. When you walk in it's New Orleans everywhere. Purple and green cover every square inch. There is quite a bit of seating and they were pretty steady. I ordered the classic roast beef which was served over garlic lemon seasoned fries and natural pan drippings with Provolone, tomato, and garlic butter sauteed crawfish. This sandwich was massive, messy, and delicious. I did have to end up using a fork because it was just falling apart. But the best sandwiches always do. We also tried the lemon garlic fries just by themselves. We didn't get lemon or garlic flavors. They were good and reminded us of McDonald's fries though. The chicken and andouille gumbo was good and had a nice flavor but it was very heavy on the rice. My boyfriend got the fried crawfish Po'Boy with Provolone, tomato, and garlic butter sauteed crawfish and served over polenta and lemon pepper slaw. Topped with smoke onion aioli. I tried my first crawfish and it was fine. To me it tasted like overcooked shrimp. He enjoyed it. Again, this sandwich was massive. The service was great and the food was outstanding. My only complaint is that they aren't quite transparent about their charges. We were told one total at checkout and then were asked about drinks. We both opted for water and not bottled water. We then noticed that the total was different on the tablet then what we were quoted. And we thought maybe she said the wrong amount mistakenly the first time. But then later when looking at the receipt we noticed the charge for water. That's honestly a first for me. I don't care about the $1.50 for two waters but you should be upfront about it. We still would have gotten the waters regardless. I think some more transparency is needed. We definitely will return and make sure to check out this little Louisiana style Po' Boy shop! read more

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The food is very authentic to New Orleans. Good place to order out from. Great place to eat in at. Servers are friendly and helpful. The chefs are personable; willing to adapt to food allergies. A clean, well decorated, off the beaten path. We enjoy introducing friends to MudBugs. read more

Their po' boys will make your soul happy. Throw in some red beans & rice and gumbo, pure ecstasy. You can feel the love they put into their food it's that damn good. The owners and their staff will great you with kindness that warms your heart. Drive past the chains and eat here. You won't regret it. read more

Mud Bugs - Shrimp po' boy, red beans & rice and gumbo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Best fish sandwich in town! Try this red fish poboy! Shrimp poboy was very good also. Really looking forward to going back to this place. The red beans and rice were memorable as they were a bit spicy with lots of sausage . It is a small place in a strip mall on Vivian Rd in North KC. You order at a cashier. The last time I was there it looked like a husband and wife in the kitchen preparing the food with an employee being an order taker and cashier. The last I looked it is open for lunch most days but open late for dinner weekends. (Check their website for hours before you go). But do go, this place is (to me) a hidden gem. read more

Amazing food! We love to go on Fridays and try the seafood special. 100% recommend if you love Cajun food.

We are in town visiting worlds of fun, and decided to try mud bugs. The food was incredible, deliciously seasoned. The pecan pie was the best we've had.... Next time we are in town, we will be back. Also, fantastic service. The staff are lovely. I saw the owner in the kitchen, and a waitress helped me take the food to my car. read more

We had the shrimp poboy and the red fish poboy with a cup of red beans and rice. All three were outstanding. The red fish poboy was loaded with a very generous amount of perfectly cooked moist grilled red fish. Yumm. It had to be one of the best fish sandwiches I have ever eaten. Wash your hands well before and you will need to wash them again after eating as this sandwich is loaded/over flowing! I look forward to ordering this again. The same exact thing could be said about the shrimp poboy, it was delicious and overflowing! The rich flavor of the red beans and rich was delicious. It was absolutely loaded with sausage. read more

Hot and fresh food nice friendly staff. Clean restaurant great ambiance. Overall great experience the line moved fast from order to food on the table. read more

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My husband got our sandwiches to go, so I can't comment on the restaurant. Terrible name for a restaurant, BUT THE FOOD. We got the crab cake po boy and the KC po boy. The KC po boy was tasty- nice soft sun bread, tender roast beef, sweet bbq sauce and a little bit of shrimp scatter throughout, with crispy fried onion and coleslaw. I liked my crab cake po boy a little better though- same soft bread, but with fried crab cakes with a spicy tempi laden sauce and little bits of shrimp. It also had the broccoli slaw on it, which I thought was a nice touch. Really good, and I will absolutely be back! read more

Mud Bugs - KC po boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Looking for good seafood & found it here. We both ordered basa baskets....a type of catfish. Delicious!! Gumbo was so so good; not super spicy which I prefer. The owner was great, the place was spotless (I'm picky, what can I say), kitchen was spotless also. We were there at lunch and the place was hoppin! read more

I wanted to try this place as I've followed them for a few years. Finally got a job that required me to be in the area so I headed over.... Man what a roller coaster!! When I first pulled up a saw the sign that said Mudbugs. But looking through the glass I saw racks of clothing ..... did they go out of business? Thrift store take its place? Argh... let's go inside and find out . Nope , just the first 15 feet dedicated to clothing sales, completely unrelated to any of the food, no logo clothing or anything , just total randomness. Okkkkk.... Got ready to order and was told they were cooking rice and 10-15 minute wait.... During lunch time ... man I got places to be , but I done drove this far , guess we will wait... Ordered the Reuben poboy and a jambalaya... The sandwich arrived and it was an odd mix of great flavor and absolutely soggy bread. Had to completely deconstruct to eat it. Bread was just a mushy mess... but the meat and slaw were solid and flavorful... moving onward.... The jambalaya - negative 10 .... Absolutely tasted like stale fish , not a clean seafood flavor as I've had many other places. It was Inedible... waste of my money... All in all, just a 4/10 experience. I wanted to like this place so much after all I've seen them post on FB and wanted so much to have a reason to return. But it's just not there.... read more

Mud Bugs - Ruben and jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Oh my goodness I had the gumbo and my friend had the jambalaya and we also got an order of the fried okra. And I got to tell you after spending lots of time and Lafayette Louisiana and the area down there eating gumbo everyday this is as bad as good as you can get, even the rice was cooked perfection. The gumbo was full of andouille and beautiful pieces of chicken so flavorful and Smokey just absolutely perfect. The fried okra was outstanding the breading on it is amazing I'd love the recipe but I could never cook it and have it not be greasy like they can we got a gumbo and another okra to go. There's an extensive menu of po' boys the special of the day was full of scallops. I'm going to definitely go back and I think I'll get a po' boy and my friend suggested just getting it served over rice instead of all that bread but what the hell go big or go home!!! It's owned by a couple I don't know if they were the ones that were there working but the guy checking everybody in and out couldn't have been nicer. I may take my own Crystal sauce next time though . Nice basic place clean colorful just amazing if you don't live up north make the truck up north it's well worth it. read more

Was up there a few weeks ago, and had the shrimp grilled cheese with garlic fries. Everything tasted amazing.

The po' boys are as big as your head. Seriously. They're packed full of ingredients too. I like the Blue Crab Cake, I like the Shrimp and I love Seahog. If you're feeling extra wild then I recommend trying the special. Please don't feel bad about saving half for later. There's a lot to love. read more

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These guys cook their food with love and you can tell this! Awesome and delicious jambalaya, plenty of seats in the dining area, very clean. The fried basa was breaded nicely and fried to perfection. Love it and will be back for more! read more

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