All because my Co-Worker, I experienced delicious Cajun Food.

No exaggeration. I had been craving Crawfish for weeks, especially because it’s in season. Crawfish are these amazing sea creatures that are in season during the months of February through May. It is a great delicacy that is famous in countless Louisiana dishes. Sure, you could get them any time of the year but during these months they are bigger, better, and juicier.

As soon as my Co-Worker/Friend, Essence, stated she wanted to go after work, I knew I was going. I canceled all plans for the evening. I couldn’t wait to get off.

Razzo’s Cajun Café is a New Orleans duplicate of Cajun food. There’s 19 locations in Texas. They’ve been in business for 23 years serving millions with their Cajun cuisine. My friend’s family is from Louisiana and she gives it multiple stars because it reminds her of home cooking.

As we walked in to get a table, all of my senses went into overload. I heard the sounds of what could be easily described as the Friday nights of Louisiana’s bayou. There was jazz-banjo fun music playing. I could see people drinking and eating on the patio enjoying their time there. I could smell the fried seasoning and sweet scents of desserts and alcoholic beverages. I couldn’t wait to get inside.

As we walked in, it felt like we had crossed the border into a Louisiana backyard bayou. Lighting was colorful but dim. There were accents of color from these colorful empty bottles that were used as decoration in the foyer.

 

 

As well as these white Christmas Lights that were dangling from the ceiling and draped over wall posts. Our Hostess greeted us and within a matter of seconds we were sat a table to look over our menus.

I, like my friend, knew what I wanted to enjoy as the main course. But after looking

over the menu my mouth began to water after every title and description. Things like Gator Tails, Creole Pork Chops, and Stuffed Shrimp, made me even more hungry. I decided on Gator Tails for my appetizer and a nice glass of Strawberry Lemonade. My friend explained what she usually gets was her choice for tonight, Boudin Balls and Stuffed Fish.

 

Our waiter, Haleigh came to our table seconds later with nice Southern hospitality.

She complimented us on our jokes and we joked over the titles on the menu. In particular the menu has Appetizers listed as “The First Chomp”. In the description, it says they are appetizers or meals for cheap people. As she left. I continued looking at the scenery. I realized that Razzoo’s had a place of warmth and comfort. Maybe it could’ve been my excitement for the food, but I really enjoyed the moment.

First, my drink arrived with an extra glass of water. Usually at restaurants, I know that specialty lemonades and teas come without free refills. With this big Mason Jar of Strawberry Lemonade, I knew that I wouldn’t need another glass.

 

Then, our appetizers arrived. Mine was warm and ready to be indulged. I had a rather big size helping of Gator Tails. Each alligator bite was a perfect combination of crunchy and chewy with the right amount of spices. As well as, freshly cut French fries. With Razzoo’s special spicy sauce on the size, it took my experience to another level.

 

My friend let me enjoy her appetizer Boudin Balls. It’s a fried ball with Razzoo’s special batter. On the inside of this scrumptious ball, it has seasoned rice and Cajun sausage. It was my first time trying it and surely not my last.

Then, our main course arrived. I didn’t need to try my friends dish. It was all about my one pound of Boiled Crawfish with seasoned corn-on-the-cob and two soft whole new potatoes.

As I popped open every tail, I fell more into a food trance. Haleigh, our waitress, came over and laughed. I kept explaining my dazed look was because I really enjoyed my food. I looked across the table at my friend and she had the same hilarious look on her face.

After I felt my limit had been reached, I gaze at the five Crawfish left. I knew that I couldn’t fathom anymore. I apologized for not offering her any. She took two and I watched her enjoy them.

We laughed and talked occasionally glancing at our finished plates very full. Haleigh returned offering dessert. It was the hardest decision I ever made. I already felt my stomach being past the point of satisfied. However, I knew I couldn’t turn down their winning streak of food. She told me the choices of desserts: a bread pudding, strawberry cheesecake, and a sundae. I decided to get a Zydeco Dancer, their strawberry cheesecake. It was a placed in a round dish with over a crunchy bottom layer, over two inches of filling and strawberry slices with whipped cream as the top. It was the best decision I ever made.

My friend couldn’t enjoy any of the desserts because of a peanut allergy. By the way she say me dancing and squirming in my seat with joy for the dessert, she had to try. She agreed, it was amazing.

Once Haleigh saw we were absolutely at our food end, she brought our receipts.

 

I immediately prepared for the damage that this one dinner would put on my bank account. I looked down and saw it was dramatically below what I expected. I had enjoy amazing Cajun cuisine for a reasonable price.

Before we left Razzoo’s, I bragged to the manager of how great my time was. He humbly accepted my compliments. I walked away from the restaurant with a smile the size of a football field on my face.

 

 

If you’ve eaten as Razzoo’s, comment with your experience and what your favorite dish is.