Crawfish is what I always get. It might seem like they pay the people to form a crowd outside, but it's actually pretty good. I just don't think the wait is worth it.
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If it's your first time, order 1/2lbs amounts of shrimp as it is the only item that can be ordered in that quantity. This allows you to taste more flavor & spiciness level combinations for your $$$.
If you don't know what to get first time...get shrimp..1/2 shrimp and sharing fries does it for me. Newcomers usually aren't disappointed in shebang. My personal favorite is lemon pepper. Oh yeah if c
Less crowded than the one on Brookhurst. But quality of food isn't good. Too salty unless shrimps or king crab legs. But they cld serve old crab - ask for the fresh one like I did :p