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    4.3 (71 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Marcie L.

    I don't even know where to start--this place is absolutely phenomenal. We arrived around 11 a.m., and by 11:15 a.m., all the tables were taken, both indoors and outdoors. They offer daily specials for $12 a plate. My father ordered the steak and sausage with rice and gravy and lima beans. I went with the chicken fried steak, which came with two sides. I chose the mashed potatoes and seafood jambalaya. For starters, I had the Rachel Signature gumbo, a blend of shrimp, crab, crawfish, and sausage. It was hands down the best gumbo I've ever tasted. They should seriously consider entering the New Iberia Gumbo Cookoff when the time comes. My mom had the beef and vegetable soup, which was good, but I'd recommend exploring some of the other standout options on the menu instead. At checkout, I noticed they had a freezer stocked with items to take home. I picked up a quart of the crab and corn bisque, the Rachel Signature gumbo, a crawfish pie, and a crawfish-stuffed catfish. All of that totaled $54, and it was well worth it. This isn't just a charming mom-and-pop restaurant--it's a true gem for Louisiana soul food.

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    Mary D.

    Awesome seafood gumbo! We stopped in on a Thursday afternoon and even though it is super hot outside, I had to order a cup of seafood gumbo now I'm a gumbo snob who doesn't like okra. I wasn't that hungry so I only wanted a cup of. They brought a huge cup! It was dark and full of shrimp with some lumps of crab. Very good! I also ordered the crab cake appetizer. Big portion but a little too much bread in them so why I didn't give 5 stars. Hubby got the catfish and it was excellent.

    Crawfish Etouffee, Red beans, fried shrimp and fried okra.
    Terry V.

    Great food, nice people. Cozy. Food was hot and fresh, place was fairly crowded but the servers made us feel like we were the only people in the place. Will go again and again

    Steak & sausage in brown gravy and Lima beans
    Angie T.

    Rachael's is kind of like Fight Club, most people don't know about it, therefore no one talks about it, therefore rule number one-done. Rule number two-you don't talk about Rachael's even when you know about it, because I don't even know why. It's such a secret that I told my dad about it one day and he had never heard of it. Lived here his entire life, proudly calls himself the plate lunch king and had no idea it was there. Look, I don't know why it's like this. I didn't make the rules. I have an idea why this place isn't always packed though. It's in such a weird location. It's on a street that is at the moment filled with construction trucks because when Lafayette sees that there are some trees and a nice field they like to tear that shit down and put buildings up. The little strip mall where it is located is mostly abandoned so when I went looking for it one day I was sure I had made a wrong turn. You really have to be looking for it to find it. If you make it there, you'll be happy you did. I love the plate lunches here. Portions are super generous and home cooked. I taste a little bit of love in each bite when I get one of the lunches from this locally family owned business. And here I am breaking all the rules and letting you in on this secret cafe. When you know, you know. So go show Rachael and her family some love.

    Sydney L.

    In the words of my sister, @robichauxsuire, "I am a connoisseur of gumbo and this is the best chicken and sausage gumbo ever"! I said it's even better than mine and my mom thoroughly enjoyed her shrimp and okra gumbo. Hubby said his grilled scallops salad was a one of a kind salad and our waiter, Brandon was a true professional and a great person to have greeting the guests! We will definitely be back.

    Country fried steak mashed potatoes black eye peas with smothered okra

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    4 years ago

    Tried the Chicken-Fried Steak, and it was phenomenal; you will not be disappointed! The pineapple upside-down cake was excellent as well.

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    6 years ago

    Great food! Amazing burgers and hamburger steaks are out of this world!!!! Good fast and friendly service! Love this place!!!

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    4 years ago

    Great food, good selection and vey efficient! Would highly recommend the shrimp sew on Friday

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    The Cafe Special is insanely good. I ordered it on Waitr and got $5 off using code Local5!

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    Best hidden secret in town. I love this place. Chicken fried steak is the best in town.

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    11 years ago

    Your Tuesday steak plate lunch was delicious. Everything was, the steak the potatoes and those beans were perfect.

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