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Po' Melvin's

Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$
Irving
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    Ralph Q.
    "Best Chicken Fried Chicken!"(4 Tips)
    A H.
    "Chicken and dumplings were great!"(6 Tips)
    Lovely G.
    "The shrimp po boy, fried catfish and jalapeño bread are a must."(6 Tips)
    Doug S.
    "Fried catfish and shrimp was very tasty!"(2 Tips)
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  • Vanessa B.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa BurnsMarch 12, 2017
    Everthing is so delicious. The catfish is just what the doctor ordered. My mom ordered the chicken and dumplings which were from scratch and full of flavor. The gravy was homemade and the yams...
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    Mark KlingeleJuly 19, 2018
    I had the shrimp po boy and it was delicious. Service was fast and Mel Jr. stopped by the table to check on us. I will definitely be back to try everything on the menu. Great place!
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  • Troy T.
    Troy TApril 5, 2013
    Restaurant is clean and well kept, just a little old and dingy looking, but food & service are great. Fresh tasting oysters. Staff was exceptionally friendly & on the ball. I will return
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    Betty O'NolnaJuly 19, 2015
    We had a birthday party at PO Melvin's and the food and service were great . Our waitress Melissa went above and beyond She was helpful and friendly I would give this place and her 6 out of 5 stars
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    Mark KlingeleJune 2, 2019
    Great catfish and shrimp. The po boys are the best in the area. Service is wonderful.
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  • RC D.
    RC DiazDecember 30, 2013
    Had the blackened cat fish. It was really goo! The jalapeño corn bread is super good. Fries are good too!
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  • altheriae ..
    altheriae .September 18, 2015
    I just finished eating half a roast beef po boy and it was great.....why half you say....well cause its huge. Best food ever.
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  • Lovely G.
    Lovely G.April 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The shrimp po boy is the best! I didn't have room to eat the fries.
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  • Lovely G.
    Lovely G.January 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The shrimp po boy, fried catfish and jalapeño bread are a must. I'll be back!
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  • Renee C.
    Renee CurtisOctober 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome stuffed peppers, meatloaf and chicken & dumplings. The only other place to get this kind of home cooking is my mama's house.
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  • Lovely G.
    Lovely G.April 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    I love the jalapeño cornbread. It's spicy but flavorful.
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  • George M.
    George MydellDecember 13, 2013
    Customer service was great. I should have ordered the platter, the shrimp and oyster was good...but I like more food.
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  • Brotha K.
    Brotha K.November 21, 2015
    Friendly staff and great food. Buffet and an omelette station. Also lots of fruits to have also.
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  • April T.heart icon on user image
    April TruleyOctober 7, 2013
    LOVE the weekend breakfast buffet and those omelets!!!! They only have pork though so that was disappointing but I'll be back.
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  • Doug S.heart icon on user image
    Doug StrykerSeptember 30, 2016
    Fried catfish and shrimp was very tasty! Fries are plentiful but soggy.
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  • Jennifer O.
    Jennifer OwensFebruary 9, 2014
    Great place for breakfast buffet on weekend! But the jambalaya is not the best. Get anything else!!
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  • Steve H.
    Steve HAugust 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best beer and wine prices I've seen in town. Mighty tasty food too.
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  • Bryan A.
    Bryan AndersonJune 10, 2016
    Chicken Fried Chicken with Roast Beef Gravy. Holy guacamole it's good
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  • David S.
    David StreetFebruary 13, 2019
    Excellent food and service. Great seafood!
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  • Deni Dickson S.heart icon on user image
    Deni Dickson SnyderJuly 24, 2016
    If you like fried food you're good here.
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  • Will H.
    Will HackneyApril 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great food and even better service...The Buffet style Saturday morning breakfast is AWESOME!!!
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  • Victor S.heart icon on user image
    Victor SansoneAugust 8, 2016
    Chicken and dumplings and any mashed potatoes and gravy.
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  • Lovely G.
    Lovely G.February 17, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the chicken and dumpling with a side of yams.
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  • A H.
    A HMarch 17, 2012
    Great customer service! Valentin the bartender was nice! Chicken and dumplings were great!
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  • Terry P.
    Terry PorterJuly 19, 2013
    Just awesome food - my chicken fried chicken salad was huge!
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  • Terron R.heart icon on user image
    Terron RussellJanuary 22, 2015
    Chicken fried steak and breakfast is great
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  • Michael D.heart icon on user image
    Michael DandoMay 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent food and good service. A neighborhood favorite.
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  • Victor S.heart icon on user image
    Victor SansoneAugust 17, 2016
    Pork chops, chicken and dumplings. Love this place
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  • Elvia G.heart icon on user image
    Elvia GilesMarch 4, 2016
    Stuffed Bell Pepper, Chicken n Dumplins & all the Seafood!!
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  • Curtis B.heart icon on user image
    Curtis ButlerDecember 1, 2015
    Best fried pork chop ever love this place
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  • Matt C.
    Matt CurrieMarch 15, 2012
    They would fry your big toe if you let them, everything is so good, NOM NOM!!
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  • Valarie F.heart icon on user image
    Valarie FailsMarch 19, 2015
    Everything is wonderful here.
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  • Jennifer E.
    Jennifer EakinMay 31, 2012
    Fried pickles are incredible. Same with the cobbler.
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  • Armando V.heart icon on user image
    Armando ValdezJanuary 18, 2015
    All is very tasty
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  • Casey M.
    Casey MccarthyNovember 6, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Just sat down... Can't wait to try something new... This place is freaking great! (it's a Dallas must eat!!!!)
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  • Linda T.
    Linda TomberlinNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Absolutely delicious home cooking, southern style!
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  • Vanessa B.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa BurnsMarch 12, 2017
    The best catfish ever in TX
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  • Sandra H.heart icon on user image
    Sandra HollowaySeptember 27, 2015
    Great country food!
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  • Chris L.
    Chris LeonardNovember 4, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    This is the Best Texas Country Cooking I've Ever Had! Place is Fantastic!
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  • Robyn H.heart icon on user image
    Robyn HunsingerJune 13, 2015
    Love the atmosphere!
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  • Wednesday T.heart icon on user image
    Wednesday TijerinaFebruary 19, 2016
    Great home cooking
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  • Jason T.
    Jason TomberlinNovember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The jalapeno corn bread is worth paying extra for!
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  • Elysia D.
    Elysia DuganJune 29, 2013
    Southern Style Baked Ham & Yams #amazeballz
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  • Vanessa B.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa BurnsMarch 12, 2017
    Chicken fried chicken
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  • Vanessa B.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa BurnsMarch 12, 2017
    Chicken and Dumplings
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  • Vanessa B.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa BurnsMarch 12, 2017
    Catfish po boy yu.
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  • Rodney L.
    Rodney LesterApril 28, 2012
    Been here a few times! The food is always disgusting. I learned my lesson.
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  • Cindy C.heart icon on user image
    Cindy ClarkOctober 7, 2014
    Great lunch
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  • Matt A.
    Matt AdlerSeptember 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pot roast is excellent!
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  • Nicole T.
    Nicole TerranellaSeptember 23, 2010
    Excellent customer service and great southern cooking!
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