Evangeline Cafe

I was excited that I stumbled across some authentic Lousiania cuisine in Austin.
Evangeline's is a neat Cajun inspired restaurant.
The owner is actually from Louisiana.
He was extremely nice and down- to-earth.
He actually came out of the back once we put our order in.
He said I had to come out and see who ordered this.
He assumed we were from Lousiana, but I explained to him that I've spent a significant amount of time in Lousiana, and I really appreciate and enjoy both Cajun and Creole cuisine. Evangeline's has quite the menu, which I'm never mad about.
I love options.
As an appetizer, I order gator bites.
My daughter had never tried gator, so I wanted to see if she would like it.
She did! I also ordered the stuffed pistolette (not pictured) as an appetizer.
They were both delicious.
The gator was nice and tender and came with aioli sauce.
For her entree, she went simple and ordered a combo plate with grilled shrimp basket, fried oysters, and french fries.
I ordered Speedy's Catfish with Crawfish Macque Choux over rice.
My food was gmvwry good.
It felt like a home cooked meal vs.
a restaurant.
My daughter said her food was good as well.
Really wish we'd visited during crawfish season.
That would ha e been a treat for sure. The owner came back by before we left and graciously offered us his famous bread pudding for free.
We're no stranger to southern hospitality, and that's exactly what we received at Evangeline's.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Evangeline Cafe - A Taste of Louisiana in South Austin My experience at Evangeline Cafe was nothing short of exceptional! Nestled in the heart of South Austin, this charming restaurant offers a delightful blend of Cajun and Creole flavors that transport you straight to the bayous of Louisiana. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere that sets the perfect stage for a memorable dining experience.
The menu is a culinary masterpiece, featuring mouthwatering dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, po'boys, and more. During my visit, I indulged in their signature frog legs, shrimp po boy, and I was blown away by the rich flavors and perfect balance of spices.
Every bite was a tantalizing journey for the taste buds! In addition to the incredible food, the staff at Evangeline Cafe truly goes above and beyond to ensure that every guest feels welcome and satisfied.
Their attentive service and genuine passion for food make dining here a true pleasure. They were so nice to my kids, bringing them coloring books and crayon.
My kids can’t wait to go back. Whether you're a longtime fan of Cajun cuisine or looking to explore something new, I highly recommend paying a visit to Evangeline Cafe.
It's a hidden gem in South Austin that will leave you craving more with each visit.
Bon appétit! 🍤🎶

The food here sucks is the best way to put it plainly.
I ordered the gold band plate & so did my husband.
The sauce literally tasted like someone mixed red wine with milk & poured it over the pasta.
The pasta was a small portion & the shrimp tasted like something from a frozen dinner box.
The food was basic & disgusting but what wasn’t okay to sit through was the quality of service.
As soon as we walked in no one greeted us or told us where to sit so we seated ourselves.
Then a girl with black pants & a baby blue shirt with dark brown & blonde in her hair in a ponytail came and asked us what we wanted to drink after 10 minutes of sitting down.
We told her what we wanted then she left, didn’t ask if we wanted appetizers or if we knew what we wanted to eat yet.So after another 10-15 minutes we were ready but she didn’t check on us so when I saw her I said excuse me we are ready to order, she walked past me then turned around as she was walking away & said very rudely “I’ll be right with you!!”.
she eventually came back & asked us what we wanted & we both chose the gold band plate that comes w/bread.
She arrived w/our plates & no bread with them even though it’s included with the plate & says so on the menu.
When I ask her about it she said oh yeah we’re no longer serving this w/the bread but if you want some I can get it but it will be $4.00 extra.
(Why charge extra for something that says it’s included? I would have chose something else).
So we’re half way through our meal & still no bread, and she kept passing by our table but didn’t check on us or refill drinks or offer extra napkins, when she saw me looking at the kitchen window she realized she forgot our bread & went to get it.
My husband wanted to cancel the bread order at this point.
The bread we got was the size for a toddler lol it was laughable.
The place wasn’t busy for her to give crappy service and to be giving ugly looks.
The music was too loud I couldn’t hear my husband conversate, the food was trash and the waitress and her service today 3/22/24 sucked horribly.
Needless to say she did not receive a tip from us which she was laughing about with her coworker as she was cleaning a table outside.
I definitely don’t recommend this place at all.
Most of the waitresses here were not friendly or welcoming, they all need to work on that if they want to attract more customers.
I came here because I saw one tik tok video recommending it but This is definitely some place I wouldn’t recommend to anyone on tik tok or anywhere else for that matter.
And you can see in my picture how dry the pasta looks, now imagine mixing red wine & milk with your pasta