T'beaux's Blues Le Roux - Vicksburg

I really enjoyed the Cajun and Southern cuisine at this restaurant. I ordered the gumbo and shrimp, and both were delicious and filling. However, I wish they offered a better selection of beers. Vicksburg definitely needs to embrace the craft beer trend!

I tried the Cajun fries, which were decent. They resembled French fries topped with what seemed like brisket (though it mostly tasted like pot roast) and cheese sauce. I'm not a huge fan of poutine, so my opinion may not be the most helpful, but I didn’t particularly enjoy the combination; it was quite salty, though I do like salt. The chicken sausages were good! My only complaint is that they were a bit greasy, with a layer of fat floating on top. For reference, I do eat a lot of fast food; I usually dab off the excess fat from McDonald's sausage patties before eating them, but this was on the greasy side even for my taste. The gumbo had a decent flavor and primarily consisted of chicken, sausage pieces (which I would prefer to have with a bit more spice), and okra. I noticed it didn’t have many other vegetables compared to other gumbos I've tried. I’m not sure if that's a positive or negative, but I thought it was worth mentioning. The shrimp was delicious but also quite greasy, with a very fishy aftertaste. I understand that étouffée often uses seafood that’s a day old, but I suspect the shrimp might have been a few days old at the time. This might not be a significant issue for seafood lovers, but it was for me. This was my first experience trying boudin, so my opinion might not be the best. I wasn't a fan, as the flavor was heavily dominated by thyme (and possibly sage). I enjoy herbs, but this was overwhelming, like having a bunch of herbs smashed into my soup. I might give it another shot if I return, but since I don’t know how boudin is typically supposed to taste, I’m not sure how relevant my opinion is. The service was excellent, and everyone was very kind. I would definitely return if I’m ever in Vicksburg again. Although I would probably order different items next time, that’s more about my personal taste than an objective assessment of quality.

Speaking of the exterior, the restaurant has plenty of seating, making it a great spot for enjoying live music while you eat. T’Beaux offers a nice selection of Cajun and Creole soups, including two types of gumbo, bisque, étouffée, and red beans and rice. The BBQ options are also good. I found the two types of rubbery bears to be on the thinner side; while they are authentically New Orleans style, they're just not to my taste. However, the étouffée was surprisingly thick, creamy, and delicious. As for the BBQ, it’s decent. I tried the combo platter with brisket and sausage and would have preferred more sausage and less brisket. I also wish the sides (I chose beans and coleslaw) were a bit larger. Overall, you get a fair amount of food for the price. However, my biggest pet peeve, which might deter me from returning, is having to eat with plastic utensils. Eating outdoors with plastic is one thing, but when dining indoors, I prefer a real knife and fork.

Delicious Po-Jungs and Hushpuppies. One of the best southern restaurants I found during life in Vicksburg.

The restaurant itself is very laid-back. Whenever you walk through the door it is as if they have known you forever and they treat you like family. The food is reasonably priced. I had the swamp Burger, shrimp and fried mushrooms. All of which was very good. The swamp Burger was my favorite part of the meal and can only be described with one word. Amazing. I would recommend this restaurant to anybody and everybody that I see and meet. Thank you guys so much for a great time. I will be back again and again until my job in this area is complete.