See all
202 photos

Evangeline Café

Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$

Austin

Save

Evangeline Café

8.8^/10

225

ratings

Ranked #2 for Cajun / Creole restaurants in Austin
"Oysters Contraband are the bomb."(6 Tips)
"Try the catfish plate or seafood gumbo, both delicious!"(14 Tips)
"Try the oyster po boy with avocado!! It's my favorite!"(10 Tips)
"pecan pistolette with homemade caramel sauce for dessert"(3 Tips)

75 Tips and reviews

Filter:

gumbo
seafood
po' boys
pecan pistolette
fried pickles
crawfish
bread pudding
homemade potato chips
cornbread
Caesar salad
desserts
pork chops
music
gators
beer
lunch
jambalaya
chicken
boudin
alligators
(15 more)

Sort:

Popular
Recent

Austin ChronicleJune 19, 2013
Excellent Cajun-Creole fare, with authentic everything – gumbo and jambalaya, boudin and étouffée, gator and redfish. If you ever wanted to fais do-do in South Austin, this is the place.
russ kendrickApril 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Amazing gumbo! Can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. Grab a beer, sit back and enjoy. It will all be Meux betta soon.
Tony RoebuckApril 22, 2016
Love the veggie gumbo, seafood gumbo, oysters contraband, frog legs, grilled shrimp po-boy and stuffed avocado. Great friendly wait staff!
Dennis KellyJuly 2, 2013
Always live music. Never had a bad dish. Speedys catfish and fried gator are amongst our favorites.
Jus_10💃January 19, 2013
This place is straight up amazing. I suggest trying it out. First time here. The staff is so laid back, funny and ATTENTIVE! A 10 in my opinion!
Kev SJune 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Softshell crab po' boy is great. Alligator sauce piquante is awesome and a great way to try gator if you haven't had it.
Charles GarrisonJune 10, 2017
Amazing Pasta, Shrimp, and Service. Recommended to all to come see what all the fuss is all about!
David DunnJune 30, 2015
House made chips w/remoulade are great. Had jambalaya - tasted great. Side salad was great, fresh greens.
Stacy DyerJune 21, 2014
Try the Gator Bites app. Delicious special! Fish perfectly cooked. Dirty rice is the best side in the house!
Dianey SandovalOctober 24, 2015
I loved the shrimp po boy!! Great little place. It gets packed here fast so you have to wait sometimes...
Zach EllisAugust 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best Roast Beef Poboy in Austin! ...which means it the best Poboy in Austin, period.
PaoMarch 19, 2017
etoufee, crawfish Evangeline not bad. Small place, fast service.
Adriana AMarch 1, 2014
Staff was on point. Service was impeccable and the gator bites were amazzzze. Will be back!!
Barbara NOctober 31, 2014
Red beans and rice/bread pudding are exceptional! Get there by 11am for lunch.
Mel BagsJanuary 3, 2018
Fried pickles, jambalaya, and gumbo are all delicious!
Daniel RomeroMarch 27, 2013
Pecan Pistolette (dessert). Delicious! Cheeseburger is also good. Try them both.
Donito BurgessSeptember 10, 2015
Everything, but I usually get boudin, gumbo, or redfish.
Danny Taylor-HomfeldSeptember 16, 2014
Catfish po'boy is awesome. Cup of chicken and sausage gumbo for appetizer...who dat
Bill HunterApril 23, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Simple is best... I can't get past the fried shrimp poor boy. It's definitely a must.
AmateurConciergeDecember 29, 2020
If ur into Cajun, this might be one of the better places in ATX. I, unfortunately, am not into it.
Ken BruckerNovember 6, 2018
Excellent fried pickles. Crispy and delicious.
Toby TuckerFebruary 26, 2014
The lunch specials are a great deal! Try the catfish and dirty rice!
Camie SantanaJanuary 7, 2012
Everything here is fabulous!!! Their home made potato chips with Evangeline sauce is my guilty pleasureBb
TessNovember 15, 2014
Gumbo and avocado Po boy sandwich is the best.
Katrina LuMarch 30, 2012
Cajun Crawfish Creole and the fruity Lager are unforgettable. Po-Boy is also good.
Susan GageAugust 6, 2013
Great Cajun food, try some alligator bites; and yes, real alligator!!
Charles ChanceAugust 4, 2013
Been here 10+ times
REAL Cajun food!!!! This is not that so called Cajun that you get at all the other places in town
Kat W.September 8, 2015
Was here over a year ago - I just remember at the time there weren't a lot of gluten free options.
Chloe RamosJuly 25, 2018
Crawfish Evangeline and fried pickles are my GO-TO 😍
Barbara NSeptember 9, 2014
Red beans and rice - bread pudding are great!
Doug MatthewsAugust 31, 2011
Gator Sauce Piquante. Yes please. And save room for that insane praline beignet.
Heather KrossmanMarch 31, 2012
Delicious food, great environment and a kickass staff. I love coming here!
Roz GNovember 15, 2011
Wow great food and the music is terrific! Like stepping into another plane of relaxation!
Rachel WenzlerDecember 31, 2013
Great bread pudding and music
fr3dlyJanuary 30, 2010
catfish po boy & the pecan pistolette with homemade caramel sauce for dessert are a perfect combo.
Rachel FieldsSeptember 5, 2013
The house made Caesar salad dressing was delicious!
NicholleFebruary 15, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Evangeline Cafe's food, staff and decor rock! Enough said.
Christopher JohnsonJuly 14, 2018
Been here 100+ times
The chicken & sausage gumbo!
Antonio RomeroApril 25, 2013
Don't miss the Oysters contraband! Delicious!
Kristen WeegAugust 31, 2012
Try the oyster po boy with avocado!! It's my favorite!
PaoAugust 26, 2018
Boudain was food with some cajan power sauce . Hank Williams was bland , rice was undercooked and gumbo tasted like the bottom of a burned pot. 2 x here
Kay Marley-DilworthJune 9, 2012
Live music some nights! We got lucky. & Redd Volkert was playing.
John McClaryMay 27, 2016
Oysters Contraband and Soft Shell Crabs
Christina TrapolinoApril 11, 2013
Let's talk about the stuffed pork chop. Ready? Order it.
Glen LewisAugust 17, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Oysters Contraband are the bomb.
russ kendrickMarch 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Oysters contraband will set you right.
Scott LongJanuary 31, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get there early it is tiny
Anne EdwardsFebruary 24, 2012
Great place to eat - always crowded though.
Dylan JensonFebruary 25, 2012
Gator bites were great! Very crowded.
Marq RossOctober 7, 2012
Everything is good!

1 2

202 Photos

Planning a trip to Austin?

Foursquare can help you find the best places to go to.

Evangeline Café

Related Searches

You might also like

Places people like to go after Evangeline Café

Appears on 135 lists

Top places in the area

Is this your business? Claim it now.