Criolla - Phenix City

This place may not look like that. But WOW! The food is great! Don't judge a book.

The food was outstanding. My steak was cooked to perfection, and the presentation was excellent. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. It's definitely a place I will return to.

We are frequent diners at this restaurant, and we consistently find the food to be outstanding. The service is exceptional every time we visit. The dishes are truly fabulous. We love going to this place! Jade, in particular, is always friendly and goes out of her way to accommodate us. I highly recommend it to everyone!

For appetizers, we enjoyed fried oysters and boudin balls. Both dishes were delicious, but the boudin balls paired exceptionally well with the remoulade. I ordered the shrimp scampi, which came with looped pasta, mushrooms, tomato cream sauce, and asparagus. It was excellent, with everything perfectly cooked. They don’t skimp on the shrimp here; they serve large ones that made the dish even more enjoyable. My mother had the fried grouper topped with crab, served alongside cheesy grits and asparagus. It was also cooked to perfection, with a beautifully crispy crust on the grouper. Overall, I will definitely eat here again and highly recommend it. The quality of the food rivals that of any Michelin-rated restaurant. It's great to discover small businesses that offer such exceptional cuisine.