This place shocked me... I will be back next time I'm in Waco. I got the Wednesday special that had…read morecrab, lobster and shrimp. It all was cooked well. The crab was perfect whereas I could just snap them to open it. They have buckets for shells on the table too that's great more room to get to the food.

Real people, real food.... Kajsa, Breana and Marcus, wow. You guys really took care of us actually…read moreI have to give a big shout out to everybody that was working on 7-15-2025 was amazing.. i'm allergic to seed oil so they were very accommodating and didn't put any oils on what I ordered, I had a half pound of shrimp, boiled corn, boiled potato and crab legs. Everything was perfect, even their banana pudding with vanilla wafers. I feel that this company, is fair, honest, hiring great employees and I love all the signs and the pictures that are throughout the establishment. This is a great place to take friends and families..love the music and the ambiance. I WOULD RECOMMEND

Delicious and flavorful food. Great wait staff who were friendly and engaging. First visit to Waco…read morebut will definitely return.

Don't sleep on Surf N Soul!!! This place is truly amazing. I love seafood, but it's so hard to find…read moregreat authentic seafood in Waco. I'm excited to know that I have a dedicated spot in the area now. I ordered Fried Fish and Fried Rice. It took exactly 15 minutes to be prepared and served to me. The hospitality/customer service was genuine and friendly. My food was fresh and hot. But most importantly, it was delicious, flavorful, and fulfilling. The fish was battered like chicken, seasoned to perfection, and it's real!! The fried rice is definitely my favorite I love how that was seasoned as well, it taste like rice you could get from a hibachi grill. I definitely will keep coming back. I feel like way more people should know about Surf N Soul and check it out. They did not disappoint at all!

Food was good except for one plate, ahi tuna. The ahi tuna plate was fishy tasting…read more Manager took meal off the bill. All else was very good. High noise level.

I came here as a suggestion by a Friend, w/ her. You'll LOVE…read moreIT, here!! The Service is Exceptional, the Food was Phenomenal, and the one drink I tried, Coffee Martini, WONDERFUL!! Now, the Price? No clue! HAHA My Friend paid! (Lucky ME) The Ambiance was perfect, because the tables were spaced out perfectly. It was not quiet OR loud.

DELICIOUS! I forgot I was in Waco tbh. I went here with my parents, and we all gave it 5/5 stars!…read more Joshua was an excellent waiter--very friendly and helpful. My parents had issues with the service the first time they came, around when Tia Juanita's first opened. But today, our food came out quickly and correctly...and it was SO GOOD! The drinks, the apps, the entrees--all of them were full of flavor and really tasty. I would describe the menu as Cajun, Tex-Mex fusion. We had the crawfish queso (bomb), shrimp/fish tacos (fresh and bomb but small), shrimp quesadillas (also bomb), and the hush puppies (slightly less bomb and v small, but still yum). The vibe inside is a little overwhelming. It's pretty loud, and it's worse when there's live music, I hear. But it's a fun, immersive type of experience if you're looking for a more upbeat dining experience :)

The shrimp was very very very and too salty, quesadillas were too greasy too!!!…read moreWaiter was very short on conversation when I try to ask about food on menu, forgot to bring silverware, rcvd food and asked her for utensils to eat with and made a lil smirk on her face. Tried to get her attention several times to tell her about the shrimp as she was passing by the table , she kept walking, so I asked another waiter to send a mgr to table. Nice social environment

It's not too pretty on the outside but like everyone says, "It's what's on the inside that counts!"…read moreGo ahead on in; you won't be sorry! I got the fish and shrimp platter. It comes with catfish but they let you choose your fish if you want something different! It comes with 2 sides so I got fries and fried okra. The fried okra was the star of that show for me! Also, I switched out the catfish for Blue Whiting. Everything was well seasoned and delish. My husband ordered the Blue Whiting platter which was 2 whiting filets and a side. He considered getting the etouffee so while we ate she brought out a small taste of it for us to sample for next time. (And there will be a next time!) The girl at the counter (owner??) is SO STINKIN NICE! My gosh, talk about great with customers! (Cutie with fun glasses.) It's about an hours drive from where we live but we're through Waco pretty regularly so we're looking forward to our next stop at Friday's. We'll try to get by on a Friday so we can try some of their GUMBO!

The food was generous, hot and tasty. I ate too much too fast cuz it was that good. I had 2 piece…read morecatfish, red beans and rice and a crab cake. My wife had the same catfish but with green beans and fried okra. The service was cheerful, upbeat and pretty quick. Ambience was authentic cajun/ local charm. This place is mostly about the food. It is not shiny and new- it is warm and cozy with serious food. If you like catfish give them a try.

Wow!!! This place is outstanding. We tried to go almost a year ago but they had a private party…read morethat night. Tonight we got our chance. Holy smokes it was fantastic. We started with the Cajun sampler and the Cajun fries were on point. I got the crawfish boil I ordered 3 pounds and it was probably closer to 5 pounds and it was as good as any I have had. My wife got the shrimp boil and it was "1 pound" realistically it was closer to 2. My sons got a fish dinner and a shrimp dinner and it was great according to them. The green beans were real food. Not just dumped from a can with a little bit of salt, but real southern cooking. All of that food for less than $100 before tip. Teller only downside was they were out of boudin balls so I guess we will have to come back again!!!

Well I understand Remnant of Nawlins has been around for a while, but I just found them hidden away…read moreon Groesbeck St in Bryan. I do love my Cajun cookin', so I decided to give them a go. The restaurant looks almost like a converted house from the outside, but nicely kept with parking around the side. The interior is simple but upbeat in its New Orleans decor. The owner cheerfully met us at the door and invited us to sit wherever we wanted. She was hajppy, helpful and patient throughout the visit. We ordered all of our favorites to try; gumbo, etouffee, catfish, shrimp, dirty rice. While I have had better crawfish etoufee, the shrimp and catfish were king! The fish was mild, cut in a thick filet and perfectly seasoned and cooked. The shrimp was also perfect and very pleasing. It was all served with a grilled piece of bread that went well with the meal. It's good to have these folks in Bryan. I would definitely dine at Remnant of Nawlins again.

I found the fried shrimp dinner to be very good. The service…read morewas somewhat slow although the restaurant was busy we waited longer than expected for certain items, cocktail and tartar sauce along with ketchup. The atmosphere was pretty quiet which was good for conversation. I would recommend this restaurant when in the Caldwell area.

I found the best fried pickles in Texas! No kidding I'd drive from Houston to Caldwell for some of…read morethese fried pickles! I was trying to pass time to avoid traffic into Houston so I decided to stop in Caldwell to do some boutique shopping. Caldwell has some awesome boutiques FYI!. I was looking for a late lunch/early dinner and decided I wanted some steak. Now this place is by no means fancy but it's definitely hometown feel and obviously a small town staple. I ordered the filet mignon with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Yall 12oz for $26 dollars is an absolute steal. I was worried about the quality due to the price but I was impressed! The meat was good the mashed potatoes tasted sweet though so not a fan of those. But for $26 I wasn't even complaining. Now back to these fried pickle, I text everyone I know "I just found the best fried pickles in Texas" as I scarfed them down. If you are ever passing through you must stop to grab a basket of them. All of this and my total was around $35! The service was efficient and friendly 10/10 recommend!

Da-yuumm! On the way to Oklahoma, on I-35 we stopped at this unassuming southern eatery and were…read morenot expecting our minds to be blown away by the fabulous quality of Cajun food. We liked the food so much that we stopped here on the way back from OK We got the fried shrimp basket and shrimp poboy the first time and got the Boom boom Shrimp starter, Atchafalaya Etoufee and, Gumbo and rounded it off with Beignets the second time on Mother's day. Food is absolutely delish. Not visiting this place should be a felony

RATING - 3.65 Cajun…read moreCraft is found just off of one of the main roads that's runs along Waco. Off its first appearance, the restaurant appears as your classic no-frills, get-what-you-asked for establishment. There is lots of outdoor seating, very fair pricing, and a surprisingly extensive menu; I doubt you'll fail to find something you enjoy here. Overall it seemed like a location that would be bumping in conjunction with Baylor college nights, post church service, or otherwise Waco-oriented affairs. My only complaint was really the smell. We came near close when some workers were cleaning, however there was an apparent chemical stench within the patio, between the inside seating and outdoor seating. My partner ordered the sausage po boy, while I ordered the fried chicken plate, wish mashed potatoes & gravy + green beans. The wait was rather long, which can be attributed towards the chicken's cook time - which might be front scratch. After we got our plates, I certainly couldn't complain. The chicken was decently sized and decadent with flavor. Consistent, strong Cajun spicing littered the tray and chicken, while its interior was extremely juicy and filled with flavor; additionally, it still maintained structure and provided a nice crunch on the surface. The mashed potatoes were equally as enjoyable. The gravy complemented the potatoes well, and established an equilibrium through texture. The green beans however, were not my favorite. They initially appeared fine on the surface, but became watered down and lacking in flavor the farther down the bowl you went. I would not be surprised if these beans were canned. I would certainly find myself eating here again. Its biggest appeals are the prices, genuine quality of food, and disposition. It is not perfect, but it is more than satisfactory. If you cannot get over the minor inconveniences that you may run into here, then you probably shouldn't be eating Cajun anyways.

Came for the 2nd time to work my way through the menu. Got the bbq chicken, mashed potatoes with…read moregravy, fried gizzards, mac n cheese and hot lemon pepper wings. It was packed with a line. So be patient it's worth it.

I'm from Chicago I've had a lot of food from sharks I appreciate the fact that they're trying to…read morebring a taste of home but it's close but no cigar the staff are friendly I've had an Italian beef but the meat just doesn't taste the way I remember, I've had the chicken fried hard with salt pepper and lemon pepper and they give you the sauce on the side instead of on the chicken I've also had the catfish nuggets which were fried a little too hard and the inside was mushy they also offer Philly cheese steak egg rolls these were very tasty

I don't know about these other reviews but I go for the boil bags. The best I've had in the area…read more The sauce isn't see through either. The staff is super nice and the drinks are good. My cousin had the fried catfish and it was golden nowhere near burnt. She tore it up with that came some hush puppies and they were good. She said she could just have a box of those and be satisfied. They were good too oh and she loves their coleslaw. I haven't tried it, but she loves it so if you're coleslaw person I would say try it. I do need to try it myself. I'm trying to make sure I'm not missing anything because I went three times this week. I can't speak to the other dishes because each time I went I had to seafood boil bag shrimp sausage I add a boiled egg and I add a half pound of scallops. Potatoes aren't overcooked in the boil bags either. Oh and the music they do play a variety of music but it's all good. They do play the jams in there.

Don't come here if you expect fresh crawfish!…read more They were small and previously frozen.