Cafe Zydeco

I’m from New Orleans so I had to give this a shot while visiting Helena. Gumbo was awesome. Not as good as some places in NOLA, but this is Helena and we’re grading on a curve. You won’t be disappointed. Shrimp and grits was fine, but I would suggest trying something else on the menu. Decor was on point and helped me feel at home. Staff was amazing. Food was fresh and hot. Very reasonably priced.

Review - Cafe Zydeco - 3/19/25 - We visited this restaurant with an unusual name after having checked out its menu online. We basically opened this restaurant, stopping in just two minutes after they opened. Decorated in a very eclectic homey decor with mix and match furniture, there was no shortage of interesting things to explore with our eyes. It was a mixture of New Orleans, patriotic, and humorous wall decor. Speaking of patriotism they offer free soft drinks or coffee for Veterans and first responders. The staff was friendly and helpful and the service was very fast. One thing I greatly appreciated was the fact that the background music was in the background, meaning that it was easy to carry on a conversation while we enjoyed our meal. At the counter I ordered the BBQ Po-Boy with p

delicious food, friendly service and the atmosphere is cozy and festive (for mardi gras!) red beans and rice were delicious and the hush puppies were the best i’ve ever had (and my family lives in north carolina) on top of that, the beignets were fresh, soft, and tasty.

Two meals and a side of fries for $40. It was so bad that after a few bites we left. Crawfish was chewy, the shrimp tasted old, the broth tasted like unseasoned fish water. Oh and the fries were worse than any frozen fries I've had at the store. They should worry less about their politics and more on cooking edible food.

Very disappointed with our experience tonight. I haven't been to Cafe Zydeco since they moved locations a few years ago and was so excited to try it again. The food was incredibly bad, watery, tasted old and rubbery. Not a single bit was fresh. I only even had a few bites of the meal before I was unable to eat anymore and left it on the table. No wonder they make you pay before you get your food or I would have sent it back. Within an hour after eating, both my boyfriend and I were having stomach issues from food poisoning. Would not recommend to anyone in Helena again.