I was excited to try Cajun Street in Tomball, TX, based on all the stellar reviews, but unfortunately, my experience didn’t quite live up to the hype. It was a busy lunch hour, which I understand, but the waitress at the register seemed overwhelmed. As someone who has worked in and managed restaurants, I try to be patient in these situations.

I placed my order, tipped in advance, and waited… and waited. After 20-25 minutes, I asked about my order, only to find out it had been sitting ready for a while. By the time I got to my car, my fried fish and shrimp were barely warm. With limited time for lunch, this was frustrating.

Once at my desk, I dug into the food. The shrimp and grits were tasty, and the boudin balls, while delicious, were pretty greasy. However, the fried shrimp wasn’t to my liking, as the cornmeal batter was too heavy, and the fish was just okay – a 6 out of 10. The red beans and rice, unfortunately, were bland, earning a 4 out of 10.

The atmosphere at Cajun Street is nice, with zydeco music and New Orleans-inspired artwork, and it’s definitely a step up from the fast-food Louisiana spots, though I didn’t feel it lived up to the high expectations I had based on the reviews. Maybe I just caught them on an off day.