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- Sherie R.Hayward, CA137420153Aug 10, 2024
Everything about this place is: Bomb diggity, bomb! That's a direct quote from my husband, Jason.
We wanted to try this place because we recently moved to the area and we are always up for some authentic Nola food.
The hush puppies were perfection! The dip served with it was very yum! A nice, robust flavor.
The Brussels sprouts are remarkable. Cooked so well and the touch of maple syrup pushes this over the edge to addictive.
The blackened shrimp and grits (2 ways) are flavorful and the grits with gravy as well as the grits w/cheese are a nice combo and enough to bring home and have another meal later on.
Jambalaya is bright and well seasoned. It's a huge portion. Although, Jason enjoyed the entire plate and loved it!
We will be returning! We want to try more stuff!
Awesome brothers and staff in a very casual environment.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - 909424175Aug 20, 2024
Food: 3/5
Service: 3/5
Ambiance: 3/5
Overall: Food was standard fare.
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Food:
Shrimp and grits - 3/5 - A tasty dish. Who would say no to fried shrimp?
Jambalaya - 3/5 - Again fairly tasty. Pretty standard fare compared to most.
Service: 3/5 - Standard service.
Ambiance: 3/5 - Both indoor and outdoor seating.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Lynell S.Baltimore, MD0695Aug 19, 2024Updated review
Southern Louisiana style
Cuisine I love their fried brussels sprouts are awful. Had the fried chicken sandwich delicious Other # say the jambalaya is really good but I don't eat beef and pork so I haven't tried it.
Busy place with good foodHelpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0Sep 27, 2022Previous reviewTasty Louisiana Cajun flair restaurant I like their brussels sprouts maybe my favorite thing on their menu I will try their chicken sandwiches are so Delicious
- Gina A.San Francisco, CA334079Aug 29, 2024
Decent spot for authentic New Orleans flavors. We have only ever gotten take out. Can't speak to dining in and the ambiance. This time I tried the crawfish etouffe and it was tasty. Had a bit of a kick but not too spicy. The 1/4 mufaletta was pretty good flavor wise I just didn't like that it was heated and not properly packaged so the sandwich melted into the box and I had to peel the cardboard box from the cheese and meats. Beignets which are only available on Sundays were meh. Ok for what it is and you don't feel like cooking homemade.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 25, 2024
Soco Kitchen is such a staple of Castro Valley and I'm glad we have a decent restaurant in the area. I've never been a huge fan of the menu only because I'm not a fan of fried foods in general (because of bloating and stomach aches) but there are a few menu items that are decent if you're overall health conscious like me.
Parking is limited & squishy here as it shares spots in a business plaza but there's usually space in the back or right out on the street so it's not too hard to find a spot.
I do have to say their mac n cheese is some of the best I've had and I like to push my gluten sensitivity slightly and get the small size of this (which is enough for two people as is). Recently, I've discovered their SoCo house salad with southern fried chicken which is soooo good and doesn't make me feel bad on cheat days. The fried chicken is crispy and the walnuts and tomatoes with spring mix shaken together with one who dat sauce and two ranches (because their sauce cups are only half full) is the perfect combo.
Again, not the biggest fan of this type of cuisine and how it affects my health & diet but there are a few gems that are worth coming and getting every so often!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jul 19, 2024
Very impressed!
I've been wanting to try SoCo for years and always forgot about it until tonight. I ordered the chicken and sausage jambalaya and was very happy I did! It was so good! I love Cajun food and usually it homemade from my aunt who is Cajun so I'm skeptical about eating it out but this was so very good! The chicken and sausage were both cooked so good and the chicken was tender and not dry! The seasonings they use to blend the rice concoction together are very delicious! I can't wait to go back and eat it again and try their other dishes! The portion was big as well and I ate half of it and have half to eat tomorrow! Great job!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - 17132133May 14, 2024
We had cajun crab fries and shrimp, catfish, and oyster. Yumm!!! The fried dishes were excellent with the sauces they provided, but the fries wasn't as creamy as I would liked. Perhaps more garlic aioli is needed.
Overall experience was nice. The team helped us with decided between the popular dishes as well.
It wasn't too busy inside, so there were enough seats to choose from. Perhaps around 20-30 people inside from the seating arrangements.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Alpana A.San Francisco, CA79636Jul 20, 2024Updated review
I recently ordered from this place after a hiatus, and it seems their portions have gone on a diet! We got a blackened shrimp po-boy and a who-dat chicken sandwich, and neither was remotely filling. Ordered via DoorDash, and the site description was off--the shrimp po-boy doesn't come with Cajun rice. Called the restaurant, and surprise--the shrimp isn't deep-fried (contrary to the menu), which was a key detail for me.
Oh, and they tack on an extra charge for delivery versus pickup. Because, you know, DoorDash fees aren't enough already. So, you end up paying over $2 more per item for the privilege of delivery. Two barely-there sandwiches for $44? Hard pass next time.Helpful 1Thanks 2Love this 0Oh no 1Dec 31, 2021Previous reviewThe food hits the spot with a craving for southern food. Got the Blackened Shrimp Po-Boy and a Fried Chicken Sandwich. My review is based on the online representation of the Shrimp Po-Boy which doesn't show it comes with a vinaigrette and it was instead slathered with the who-dat sauce (which I incidentally ordered separately). Also ordered Cajun fries that had cajun salt emptied on the regular fries making them unbeatable. The food was just not what the menu indicates.
- Shannon H.San Leandro, CA2128Aug 17, 2024
Service was fast and friendly, the food was very good. Good flavor/seasoning and good crunch on the fish & fries. Will be going back. Oh and I got 2 meals out of it, so on value. $20.95 out the door.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Andrea B.Pleasanton, CA01012Aug 18, 2024
We sometimes come here after church on Sundays and get our food to go.
We've enjoyed the catfish po boy and fries with the added crab. My husband loves the carrot cake and the bread pudding is my favorite (soft middle, crunchy edges, and the sauce is the best... it does have raisins)... and can't leave without beignets (only offered on Sundays)
Ohhh and mac and cheese is good too--Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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