Criolla - Phenix City

Pretty tasty hole in the wall that was just missing that extra push to make the food truly excellent.Started with the she crab soup that was more chunky gravy consistency than desired but decent flavor. Had fried catfish over shrimp and sausage jambalaya for entree. Also both fine flavor wise but missing any real creole-esc flavors as far as spice and the jambalaya was lukewarm while my fish was burn your mouth hot.A fine stop if your close but nothing to really go out of your way for.

This is my second visit, my first visit we were blown away by the quality of the food, presentation and they taste was exceptional. Took my party of seven for Mother's Day weekend, the appetizers were good along with service, but for $300 ticket I was very disappointed. The cheese grits tasted stale, the asparagus was overcooked, the lobster was overcooked, the food was barely warm, we used the same white sauce on everything three different items on the menu all with the same white sauce which was probably the same that he used for the soup. Not one person of the four that order steaks was happy with their steak because I recommended this place bragged about it so much I left very disappointed and embarrassed that I recommended. This went from a unbelievable menu that seem to be cooked by a unbelievable chef to thinking somebody Was preparing meals out of the back of a pickup someone has dropped the ball do not plan on returning

This is my second visit, my first visit we were blown away by the quality of the food, presentation and they taste was exceptional. Took my party of seven for Mother's Day weekend, the appetizers were good along with service, but for $300 ticket I was very disappointed. The cheese grits tasted stale, the asparagus was overcooked, the lobster was overcooked, the food was barely warm, we used the same white sauce on everything three different items on the menu all with the same white sauce which was probably the same that he used for the soup. Not one person of the four that order steaks was happy with their steak because I recommended this place bragged about it so much I left very disappointed and embarrassed that I recommended. This went from a unbelievable menu that seem to be cooked by a unbelievable chef to thinking somebody Was preparing meals out of the back of a pickup someone has dropped the ball do not plan on returning

The food is terrible i purchase shrimp and grits with extra shrimp 33 dollars for piggly wiggly shrimp pack and water grits worse meal ever. I purchase pan seared catfish and again its store bought and fried not seard 35 dollars trash this morning I opened containers and it was spoiled. Terrible dining experience.

Enjoyed lunch. David trys hard to make sure you enjoy. Fair prices and good food!