I started dining at the original Ragin Cajun in 1993 when it was on Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. Over the past 27 years, I’ve introduced all my friends to Ragin Cajun. Despite the change in ownership and consolidated location, I’ve chosen to still partake in the menu that was previously established by Stephen Domingue and given a rehabilitation by the new owners.

In light of the current pandemic, we had not traveled too far outside our Westside location. However, with the holiday weekend, we decided to head to my former haunt, Hermosa Beach, and do a round trip beach/strand walk to Manhattan Beach and back. On our return walk, I ordered a crawfish etouffee combo,

and fried chicken combo which came with two sides.

I chose macaroni & cheese and fries, extra crispy.

I placed the order at 7:15 p.m. I was told it would take 25 minutes. We arrived 8 minutes after the estimated time. I came into the establishment and was given the bill, I put down 4 $20 bills and asked for change so I could give a cash tip. I gave 20% and left to head home.

I arrived to find that I had not been given my fries which was a disappointment considering the effort I had made to give business to an establishment that was 25 minutes from home and I tipped 20% in cash. I called to advise of the error and received an apology and a promise to give me a Po Boy and fries on my next visit.
With that said, the etouffee and fried chicken were delicious.

It wasn’t the best value meal I’ve ordered during this pandemic and with the misstep, I can’t trust the accuracy of their packing skills. I’m not sure I would go out of my way again to give this establishment my business. They can keep their fries.

Ragin Cajun

525 S. Pacific Coast Highway

Redondo Beach, CA 90277

https://www.ragincajuncafe.com