I recently visited Acadiana Cafe in San Antonio, TX, and had a mixed experience. I ordered the Cajun sampler and a piece of fried catfish. The catfish was nicely fried with good flavor, but the portion size was disappointingly small. As for the Cajun sampler, it fell short of my expectations. Growing up on Cajun food, I'm used to bold, well-seasoned dishes, but the sampler was lacking in that department. The gumbo was watery and missing the essential filé powder, the crawfish étouffée tasted a bit fishy, and the jambalaya and red beans and rice were just okay—again, not enough seasoning.
On the bright side, our waitress was fantastic—friendly and attentive. The prices were reasonable, but we had to wait over an hour to be seated, which was frustrating. The staff mentioned the kitchen was backed up, so I’m hoping this was just an off day for them.
Overall, while the service was great and the catfish was a highlight, the lackluster seasoning and long wait time made the experience less enjoyable. I’m hoping it was a one-time thing, and they’ll get back on track soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Alexis Ford
Food was mid was barely seasoned. I Was disappointed. Didn’t feel like it was real Cajun food.
Not what is used to be. Went for lunch arrived at noon they were a Lil busy.waited 10 min for a seat. We ordered as soon as we sat down. 1 hr later still didn't have our food though every other table that sat after us did and finished eating. This server was a younger mexican kid with glasses horrible. Finally said hell with it we've wasted enough time.went to pay for our drinks the manager was nice enough to not charge us. Then the server comes up amd said they made the order to go so food had prob been sitting there for a good 45 minutes and he never checked. Wasted 1.5 hrs of my life never again
Service: 1
kat Easterling
Always an amazing restaurant. My family has gone our whole lives. We love the food the staff is always great. Kid friendly! Disappointed to see them go they've been amazing.
Super sad Acadiana is closing. We went one final time for my mom's 80th birthday. We had a large group, but was seated within minutes. The food was great, the service was great. Thank you for the many years of memories, you will be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S.S.S
I've been coming here for so many years, and to see it close there doors for good is disappointing. The food here is so delicious. Hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crawfish Etouffee
Leoteen Stevens
Oh my goodness, the food is so like our Stevens family Alabama home cooked seafood . Many of my South San Antonio ISD coworker- teachers and friends have been coming to this restaurant since Frienchie was the owner. Over off of Callahan by West Avenue. My whole family have made Acadiana Restaunt and Dave our Sunday Go to and family and West End Baptist Church celebrations since the restaurant moved over there. God bless you Dave and family. Much success in whatever your next path may be. You are dearly beloved and admired. ♥️✝️???♥️❤️????
Last day to eat here it will close for good tomorrow.
Parking: Plenty
Wheelchair accessibility: Very available.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish Acadiana
This place is a gem. It will be missed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
owner Dave, Is a wonderful generous man. May God continue to bless all his endeavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm going to miss this restaurant. Thank you for many years of good meals and memories.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was great food the waiter took a while to bring us the check and Togo box but forgot my Togo water
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Fried Seafood Platter
Been here dozens of times the food the service everything 10 out of 10 such a shame to see it go....
PS I need the recipe for the Cajun shrimp nachos
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Are FAV after church gathering place. Grace FBC FAM is going to miss yaw Dave ???✅️???
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish Acadiana
Very packed but food was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish Acadiana, Nachos, Cornbread
I recently visited Acadiana Cafe in San Antonio, TX, and had a mixed experience. I ordered the Cajun sampler and a piece of fried catfish. The catfish was nicely fried with good flavor, but the portion size was disappointingly small. As for the Cajun sampler, it fell short of my expectations. Growing up on Cajun food, I'm used to bold, well-seasoned dishes, but the sampler was lacking in that department. The gumbo was watery and missing the essential filé powder, the crawfish étouffée tasted a bit fishy, and the jambalaya and red beans and rice were just okay—again, not enough seasoning.
On the bright side, our waitress was fantastic—friendly and attentive. The prices were reasonable, but we had to wait over an hour to be seated, which was frustrating. The staff mentioned the kitchen was backed up, so I’m hoping this was just an off day for them.
Overall, while the service was great and the catfish was a highlight, the lackluster seasoning and long wait time made the experience less enjoyable. I’m hoping it was a one-time thing, and they’ll get back on track soon
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Food was mid was barely seasoned. I Was disappointed. Didn’t feel like it was real Cajun food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
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Not what is used to be. Went for lunch arrived at noon they were a Lil busy.waited 10 min for a seat. We ordered as soon as we sat down. 1 hr later still didn't have our food though every other table that sat after us did and finished eating. This server was a younger mexican kid with glasses horrible. Finally said hell with it we've wasted enough time.went to pay for our drinks the manager was nice enough to not charge us. Then the server comes up amd said they made the order to go so food had prob been sitting there for a good 45 minutes and he never checked. Wasted 1.5 hrs of my life never again
Service: 1
Always an amazing restaurant. My family has gone our whole lives. We love the food the staff is always great. Kid friendly! Disappointed to see them go they've been amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Catfish Acadiana, Cajun Sampler, Fried Seafood Platter
Super sad Acadiana is closing. We went one final time for my mom's 80th birthday. We had a large group, but was seated within minutes. The food was great, the service was great. Thank you for the many years of memories, you will be missed!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming here for so many years, and to see it close there doors for good is disappointing. The food here is so delicious. Hands down.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crawfish Etouffee
Oh my goodness, the food is so like our Stevens family Alabama home cooked seafood . Many of my South San Antonio ISD coworker- teachers and friends have been coming to this restaurant since Frienchie was the owner. Over off of Callahan by West Avenue.
My whole family have made Acadiana Restaunt and Dave our Sunday Go to and family and West End Baptist Church celebrations since the restaurant moved over there.
God bless you Dave and family. Much success in whatever your next path may be.
You are dearly beloved and admired. ♥️✝️???♥️❤️????
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