Vic and Al's
Cajun restaurant · Blackland ·
Loaded po'boys, gumbo, and cocktails in a warm setting
Loaded po'boys, gumbo, and cocktails in a warm setting
"Cherrywood’s Vic & Al’s brings Cajun flavor to its loaded po’boys. The cochon de lait packs in slow-roasted pork layered with all the fixings that make this sandwich worthy of taking a nap after eating. The bread holds firm, while the fillings stay rich and juicy. It’s comfort food with a Louisiana drawl." - Darcie Duttweiler
"The Cochon De Lait po’boy at Vic & Al’s—the Cajun restaurant in East Austin from the people behind Italian food trailer Patrizi’s—is something to behold. It’s chunks and strands of caramelized pig that have been slow-roasted for 18 hours in a pizza oven, topped with pickled red onion, herbs, and hot sauce. The sauce on the pork is so rich, it’s almost like a tonkotsu broth. It’s so good that when we found some leftover sauce in the plastic takeout container, we ended up just drinking it." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs, raphael brion
"The menu changes regularly at Vic & Al’s, a Cajun spot on Manor Road from some of the people behind the popular food trailer Patrizi’s. But a few things you’ll usually find include blackened catfish, fried chicken thighs, and slow-roasted pork—AKA cochon de lait—usually served in a po’boy, over sassafras rice, or in a salad. Come here for a casual date night that you don’t have to think too much about or plan ahead. The food might arrive on small metal trays, and ordering might take place at the counter, but dining at Vic & Al’s feels like a big step up from your average walk-up restaurant, with consistently great food and affordable cocktails." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion
"The menu changes regularly at Vic & Al’s, a Cajun spot from some of the people behind Patrizi’s. You’ll usually find blackened catfish, fried chicken thighs, and slow-roasted pork served in a po’boy, over sassafras rice, or in a salad. Come here for a casual date night that you don’t have to think too much about or plan ahead. The food might arrive on small metal trays, and ordering might take place at the counter, but dining at Vic & Al’s feels like a big step up from your average neighborhood joint. Especially when you throw in a couple of great cocktails." - nicolai mccrary
"I noticed the new Spread & Co. sits between Cajun restaurant Vic and Al’s and other neighborhood spots, locating it firmly in the Cherrywood corridor." - Nadia Chaudhury