Rascals Cajun Restaurant

We were driving from Houston to Baton Rouge tonight and stopped to get gas in Rayne. We wanted something good and gas station guy said we should go to Rascals to grab a shrimp poboy - only four miles to the Duson exit. It was 8:52 when we got back in the car, looked at Yelp reviews, saw 4.2 stars and it closed at ten. We walked in at 9:05 and the hostess said "sorry. The kitchen just closed". We said "I thought you closed at ten". Nope. It's nine. I showed her the yelp page and she said "I wondered why so many people come in after we're closed". My wife said "can we at least have a PO boy?" She said "no, but let's see what's left in the buffet." Turns out the poboy shrimp was still out and she gave us a huge takeout box of the best popcorn shrimp and tartar sauce ever. And comped it since it wouldn't keep overnight. Oh so delicious. I wish I had grabbed some frog legs, too (it is Rayne Louisiana, the Frog Capital of America, after all). Next time. We're definitely going back BEFORE 9 to get the rest of the meal. Skip Popeyes and churches and eat local. Five stars, will definitely go back.

Ordered the chicken and sausage gumbo and onion rings. The gumbo was outstanding, as good as the gold standard at The Bon Creole Lunch Counter in New Iberia. The (large) bowl was huge, unlike most places that serve it up in much smaller sizes. The rings were not cooked enough, but I like mine darker and crispier. They were still delicious, freshly hand-battered. The buffet looked amazing. Friendly, fast service.Visiting my daughter and found this place nearby.

We stopped in here on our way from Florida to Texas. We were pleasantly surprised that it was attached to a truck stop so it was a easy in easy out with our 5th wheel trailer. The wait was very quick. The food was hot, large serving sizes and very good. We skipped on the buffet due to the fact that the only meat option on it was pork chops. That's why I did the 4 stars instead of 5 stars. We ordered the whole roast beef po-boy, the crawfish fettuccine and three kid meals. The kids meals were very good sized. My husbands po-boy was massive (and we eat a lot of food). We would definitely go back and highly recommend. It looks a little shady from the outside but inside was clean and had clean bathrooms.

Excellent food. Nothing fancy just good ole cajun cuisine. Comfortable atmosphere. Friendly staff. Buffet items are also wonderful.

They have the best fried chicken, hands down! All of the sides are great too! You are missing out if you haven't eaten here!

Gumbo was the bomb! Get the seafood one and add crab. The bowls are large and it was filling. The seafood is super fresh. They have a buffet option and they keep it hot and ready. Lacy was our server, ask for her each time! She is so nice and friendly! She took great care of us and she was so personable! I'll be back mainly because of her service along with the quality and taste of the gumbo. It's right off I-10 and next door to the gas station. Don't mistake it for the Rascals Express place that's actually inside of the gas station, the resturant is around the corner. Peach cobbler was wonderful too!!!

I've never eaten at any other buffet where absolutely every item, from the mains down to the smallest side, is absolutely delicious. The cooking is very home style, but done at a truly high level. Everything is perfectly seasoned and full of with real homestyle touches like sausage in the black eyed peas, real minced garlic used in the pork grave, just great food period. Don't sleep on this hidden gem.

My favorite place to stop when I'm traveling this way. Great food, fair price, friendly service and good portions. Try the roast beef poor boy. It is huge and delicious. I have tried a bunch of stuff here and have always been happy. If I absolutely was forced to complain I would say the steak was not my favorite but still not bad. Excellent Seafood and a very tasty buffet. Highly recommend this place.

The food was amazing. We did the buffet , the shrimp stew was amazing! The service was top notch. The ambiance of the restaurant was a nice Louisiana feel.

Good like my grandma cooked. Great service and A LOT of food for the price!! A must STOP!!