LOCATIONS

Parrain's Louisiana Kitchen

18653 FM 1431, Jonestown, 78645, 512/215-9319
This unassuming storefront just uphill from the lake still offers the beloved crawfish cakes with Mermaid sauce, as well as a hearty gumbo, crusty po-boys, and a complete by-the pound menu.
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Chronicle Reviews

Parrain's Louisiana Kitchen

What a great way to end a day at the lake, cher!

Sarah Hamlin, June 30, 2011

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