Evangeline Cafe - Austin

Such a staple of South Austin creole cuisine! My recent visit I had the catfish dinner with dirty rice and it was spot in delicious! I've never had a bad experience here and I wish I lived closer to frequent the Cafe more regularly like I once did. A great spot for a date/conversation as well.

We stopped in about 9 pm on a Friday night to hear a band that started at 10. Not being folks that just sit, listen to music, drink water and don't buy anything....(and you know you are out there) we decided to eat a little something. A 9 pm supper, especially fried Cajon seasoned food, is usually a mistake for old folks but it didn't bother us because the seasoning wasn't over done and the food wasn't greasy. I had grilled catfish and a few french fries. Kathy had fried shrimp and catfish. Both meals were excellent. The catfish was delicious and the fried shrimp and catfish were cooked perfectly. While it is a cozy venue, the sound system is excellent. Band a little loud but that's what bands do. I can't say enough about how friendly and warm the staff was. We will be back.

I love everything about this place...from the funky Cajun/South Austin vibe to the fantastic food! The Oysters Contraband and the gumbo are not to be missed. Other standouts are the Roast Beef po boy with Evangeline sauce, Chicken fried steak with salad, rice and a Cajun spiced cream gravy, and even the Lake Charles burger with delicious seasoned French fries. I’m a lunch regular, but there’s live music in the evenings as well. Check this place out if you haven’t yet!!!!

What an atmosphere....from Curtis and Rob to all the crew...hearing some of the finest music, eating a bowl of red beans and rice, and feelin' comfortable like I'm in my own living room. And you never can tell who might sit in musically. First Friday with Eve and the Exiles is so fine.

The food is pretty authentic. If you like Cajun food, this is the place to be. The burgers are better than most places around town. If you want a good deal, get the double chicken fried steak. Monday is Cajun music night. Great atmosphere.