The Brazos Landing Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Brazos Landing, a delightful culinary destination nestled along the scenic riverbanks of Waco, Texas. This hidden gem shines with an enticing menu that celebrates the vibrant flavors of Cajun and Southern cuisine.
Some standout offerings include the Swamp Cup, a luxurious soup bursting with shrimp and crawfish, and the Fried Gator, a true taste of Louisiana tradition. For those seeking comfort, the Blackened Chicken and hearty Jambalaya will not disappoint, providing a rich, flavorful experience. Don’t skip the Blackened Shrimp Scampi; its perfectly seasoned shrimp and rich, garlicky sauce create a memorable dining experience.
The ambiance is equally inviting, with warm, attentive service enhancing your meal. Whether enjoying a casual lunch or a romantic dinner, The Brazos Landing effortlessly merges gourmet dining with a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring each visit is a remarkable experience.
Main Menu Ordering
Akaushi Meatballs
Akaushi beef and Duroq pork meatballs stewed in tomato sauce.
Armadillo Eggs
A central Texas favorite. Fried bacon wrapped chicken with a melted pepper jack and jalapeno center.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Bang Bang Chicken
Bang Bang Shrimp
Tempura popcorn shrimp tossed in our bang bang sauce.
Calamari
Squid rings and tentacles lightly breaded to give you the full flavor of fresh calamari.
Caprese Avacado Toast
Cast Iron Queso
Cheese Sticks With Crostini And Bacon Jam
Large hand cut mozzarella tossed in Italian bread crumbs. Served with crustinis and bacon jam.
Chicken Quesadillas Dinner
Grilled chicken, pico de gallo, and mixed cheese on a fire roasted corn tortilla.
Coconut Shrimp Appetizer
Jumbo gulf shrimp dipped in sweet coconut tempura and dusted with fresh shaved coconut flakes.
Crab Cakes
A generous amount of jumbo lump crab meat mixed with our special blend of spices. Seared to excellence.
Fried Oysters Appetizer
Fried Pickle Chips
Crinkle cut pickle chips, hand battered and fried to a golden crisp.
Gator Tenderloins
A New Orleans delicacy. Farm raised alligator tail deep fried with our own formula. Served with remoulade sauce.
Lagniappe Cheese Bread
French bread with garlic butter and parmesan cheese. A must have!
Oysters Rockefeller
Charbroiled fresh gulf oysters topped with our artichoke cream sauce, shredded Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon.
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Fifteen large shrimp, a true Louisiana tradition to peel your own. Served with cocktail sauce.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy Spinach dip made from scratch with artichoke hearts.
Tempura Asparagus
Lightly dusted asparagus in tempura batter.
Wednesday Loaded Chips And Queso
1lb Shrimp Boil
Alfredo
Campanelle noodles served with a creamy alfredo sauce topped with parmesan.
1/2 Lb Bayou Shrimp Boil
Large Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, red new potatoes, andcorn on the cob boiled in Louisiana spices. Served withhushpuppies, cocktail sauce, and drawn butter.
Cajun Combo
Blackened catfish on a bed of jambalaya, a cup of Cajun gumbo. Your choice of chicken and sausage or seafood.
Eggplant Au Gratin Tower
Etouffee Dinner
Crawfish or shrimp sauteed with garlic and Cajun spices, simmered in a spicy, buttery mahogany roux sauce. Served with rice.
Jambalaya
Our version of a Cajun Paia. House made classic Creole sauce sauteed with bell peppers, onions, and garlic. Your choice of chicken and sausage or shrimp and crawfish. Includes two hush puppies.
Mardi Gras Pasta
A creamy Cajun alfredo pasta dish with chicken, andouille sausage, and ham. A must have in Louisiana.
Red Beans & Rice Bowl
A larger portion of our classic red beans & rice. Does not include andouille sausage.
Red Beans & Rice W/ Andouille Sausage
A spicy link of traditional grilled Andouille sausage served with red beans, rice and hushpuppies.
Blackened American Catfish
Mississippi farm raised catfish served on a bed of rice with mixed vegetables.
Blackened Chicken
Chicken breast blackened to perfection. served with whipped potatoes and green beans.
Blackened Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp served on a bed of rice with asparagus.
Blackened Trio
Blackened catfish, shrimp and chicken served on a bed of rice with mixed vegetables.
Beer Battered Flounder Tacos
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Blackened or fried chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, bib lettuce, tomato, onion and honey mustard or buffalo sauce. Served with french fries.
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Catfish Po Boy
Southern fried catfish filet on top of a toasted New Orleans french bread roll. Topped with lettuce, diced tomato, and drizzled remoulade sauce. Served with french fries.
Crawfish Po Boy
Southern fried crawfish tails on top of a toasted New Orleans french bread roll. Topped with lettuce, diced tomato, and drizzled remoulade sauce. Served with french fries.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Blackened or fried chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, bib lettuce, tomato, onion and honey mustard or buffalo sauce. Served with french fries.
Meatball Sub
Oyster Po Boy
Southern fried oysters on top of a toasted New Orleans french bread roll. Topped with lettuce, diced tomato, and drizzled with remoulade sauce. Served with french fries.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Honey jalapeno four cheese blend bread. Filled with our cajun short rib. Served with a cup of our homemade tomato, and basil soup.
Shrimp Po Boy
Southern fried popcorn shrimp on top of a toasted New Orleans french bread roll. Topped with lettuce, diced tomato, and drizzled with remoulade sauce. Served with french fries.
Grilled Cheese Sandwhich
A kid friendly classic.
Kid Burger
5oz Akaushi beef patty served on a brioche bun. Served with fries.
Kid Chicken Tenders
Hand breaded chicken tenders fried to perfection. Served with fries.
Kid Fried Catfish
Hand-breaded catfish chunks in a kid-friendly serving size. Served with fries.
Kid Fried Gator
Hand breaded alligator tail. Served with fries.
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids size Mac and Cheese served with fries.
Ceasar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, and in house Caesar dressing.
Crab Louie
Romaine lettuce with jumbo lump crab, egg, poached asparagus, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and lemon wedges served with Louie dressing.
Fried Chicken Salad
L Garden Salad
Field greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and cheddar-jack cheese. Served with your choice of dressing.
Lobster Bisque
Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, strawberries, red onions, Blue cheese and candied pecans. Served with our house creamy bacon vinaigrette.
Swamp Cup
A cheesy, creamy soup loaded with shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, and peppers. One of our original dishes.
Tomato Basil
Wedge Salad
Chicken Tenders
Hand breaded chicken tenders served with fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw.
Coconut Shrimp
jumbo gulf shrimp dipped in sweet coconut tempura, then dusted with fresh shaved coconut flakes. Served with french fries hushpuppies and coleslaw.
Fish & Chips
Wild-caught, beer-battered cod served with french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.
Fried Combo
Catfish, shrimp and oysters served with french fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw.
Fried Crawfish
Hand-breaded crawfish tails served with french fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies.
Fried Gator
A true deep fried Louisiana delicacy. Served with fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw.
Fried Oysters Meal
Mississippi Farm Raised Catfish
Mississippi farm raised catfish bites served with french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Traditional Fried Shrimp
Hand-breaded fried shrimp. Served with fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw.
Akaushi Meatballs
Akaushi beef and Duroq pork meatballs stewed in tomato sauce.
Armadillo Eggs
A central Texas favorite. Fried bacon wrapped chicken with a melted pepper jack and jalapeno center.
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Jumbo gulf shrimp deep fried with pepper jack cheese, jalapenos and bacon.
Bang Bang Chicken
Tempura shrimp or chicken coated in our signature homemade bang bang sauce.
Bang Bang Shrimp
Tempura popcorn shrimp tossed in our bang bang sauce.
Calamari
Squid rings and tentacles lightly breaded to give you the full flavor of fresh calamari.
Caprese Avacado Toast
Whole grain toast topped with avocado, baby heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, basil, and a balsamic drizzle.
Cast Iron Queso
Green chile queso topped with pico de gallo and served with chips
Cheese Sticks With Crostini And Bacon Jam
3 Large hand cut mozzarella tossed in Italian bread crumbs. Served with crustinis and bacon jam.
Chicken Quesadillas Dinner
Grilled chicken, pico de gallo, and mixed cheese on a fire roasted corn tortilla.
Coconut Shrimp Appetizer
5 Jumbo gulf shrimp dipped in sweet coconut tempura and dusted with fresh shaved coconut flakes.
Crab Cakes
A generous amount of jumbo lump crab meat mixed with our special blend of spices. Seared to excellence. 2 Crabcakes.
Fried Oysters Appetizer
Deep fried gulf coast oysters served with a side of remoulade.
Fried Pickle Chips
Crinkle cut pickle chips, hand battered and fried to a golden crisp.
Gator Tenderloins
A New Orleans delicacy. Farm raised alligator tail deep fried with our own formula. Served with remoulade sauce.
Lagniappe Cheese Bread
French bread with garlic butter and parmesan cheese. Served with balsamic heirloom tomatoes. A must have!
Oysters Rockefeller
Charbroiled fresh gulf oysters topped with our artichoke cream sauce, shredded Parmesan cheese, and crispy bacon. Half Dozen.
Peel & Eat Shrimp
Fifteen large shrimp, a true Louisiana tradition to peel your own. Served with cocktail sauce.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy Spinach dip made from scratch with artichoke hearts.
Ceasar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, and in house Caesar dressing.
Crab Louie
Romaine lettuce with jumbo lump crab, egg, poached asparagus, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and lemon wedges served with Louie dressing.
Fried Chicken Salad
L Garden Salad
Field greens, grape tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, and cheddar-jack cheese. Served with your choice of dressing.
Lobster Bisque
Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, strawberries, red onions, Blue cheese and candied pecans. Served with our house creamy bacon vinaigrette.
Swamp Cup
A cheesy, creamy soup loaded with shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, and peppers. One of our original dishes.
Tomato Basil
Wedge Salad
Beer Battered Flounder Tacos
3 deep fried flounder tacos. With honey lime slaw, pico de gallo and avocado.
Blackened Chicken Sandwich
Blackened or fried chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, bib lettuce, tomato, onion and honey mustard or buffalo sauce. Served with french fries.
Blackened Shrimp Tacos
Catfish Po Boy
Southern fried catfish filet on top of a toasted New Orleans french bread roll. Topped with lettuce, diced tomato, and drizzled remoulade sauce. Served with french fries.
Crawfish Po Boy
Southern fried crawfish tails on top of a toasted New Orleans french bread roll. Topped with lettuce, diced tomato, and drizzled remoulade sauce. Served with french fries.
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Blackened or fried chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, bacon, bib lettuce, tomato, onion and honey mustard or buffalo sauce. Served with french fries.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Honey jalapeno four cheese blend bread. Filled with our cajun short rib. Served with a cup of our homemade tomato, and basil soup.
Shrimp Po Boy
Southern fried popcorn shrimp on top of a toasted New Orleans french bread roll. Topped with lettuce, diced tomato, and drizzled with remoulade sauce. Served with french fries.
The Winner
An 8oz ground Akaushi beef patty. Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon, American Cheese and bacon jam.
The Homerun
Two 8.5 oz Akaushi Beef Patties with Smoked Gouda and Muenster Cheese, Crispy Onions, Kentucky Bourbon Sauce, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun.
The Touchdown
An 8.5 oz Akaushi Beef Patty with creamy Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Fried Egg, Chili Mayo, Lettuce, and Tomato on a Brioche Bun.
Coach Drews Green And Gold Burger
An 8.5oz Akaushi Beef Patty topped with Bacon Jam, Sauteed Onions, Sauteed Mushrooms, Lettuce,Tomato, pickles and Green and Gold Queso. Served on a Brioche Bun.
The 3 Pointer
An 8.5oz Akaushi Beef Patty topped with grilled Pineapple Rings, Jicama Slaw, Sweet Chili Mayo, and BBQ Puled Pork all on a Brioche Bun.
14oz Akaushi Ribeye
14oz Akaushi Ribeye served with whipped potatoes and asparagus.
6oz Akaushi Filet
6oz Akaushi filet served with whipped potatoes and asparagus.
8oz Akaushi Filet
8oz Akaushi filet served with whipped potatoes and asparagus.
Chicken Fried Steak
Our very own in house tenderized 12oz Akaushi Ribeye steak. Served with whipped potatoes, green beans, and topped with gravy.
Short Rib
Braised beef short rib deliciously topped with Cajun Ragu and Tobasco-infused onion rings. Served on a bed of whipped potatoes.
Short Rib Mac And Cheese
Shredded short rib served in our creamy smoked gouda mac and cheese. Served in a hot skillet.
Crescent City Chicken
Hand-breaded fried chicken breast topped with our savory au gratin seafood sauce which includes mushrooms, shrimp, and green onion. Served on a bed of rice and with a side of maque choux.
Chicken Parmesan Dinner
Breaded chicken breast topped with inhouse marinara and mozzarella cheese.Served on smoked Gouda spaghetti noodles. Served with garlic bread.
Margarita Chicken
Pan seared chicken breast topped with melted mozzarella, baby heirloom tomatoes, basil, and roasted garlic. Served on top of a golden bell pepper cavatappi alfredo.
Alfredo
Campanelle noodles served with a creamy alfredo sauce topped with parmesan.
Chicken Tenders
4 hand breaded chicken tenders served with fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw.
Chicken Carbonara
Sauteed chicken tenders tossed with creamy egg yolk, parmesan sauce, English peas and Italian smoked ham.
Blackened Chicken
Chicken breast blackened to perfection. served with whipped potatoes and green beans.
Duroc Pork Chop
Grilled pork chop topped with a bourbonmaple glaze. Served with whipped potatoes and green beans.
Red Beans & Rice W/ Andouille Sausage
2 links of traditional grilled Andouille sausage served with red beans, rice and hushpuppies.
Pork Shank
1/2 Lb Bayou Shrimp Boil
Large Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage, red new potatoes, andcorn on the cob boiled in Louisiana spices. Served withhushpuppies, cocktail sauce, and drawn butter.
1lb Shrimp Boil
Ahi Tuna
Sushi grade tuna steak cooked to your liking. Served with mixed vegetables and asparagus.
Bayou Combo
Includes red beans and rice, andouillesausage, boudin balls, crawfish stuffed beignet and hushpuppies
Blackened American Catfish
Mississippi farm raised catfish served on a bed of rice with mixed vegetables.
Blackened Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp served on a bed of rice and sauteed veggies.
Blackened Trio
Blackened catfish, shrimp and chicken served on a bed of rice with mixed vegetables.
Cajun Combo
Blackened catfish on a bed of jambalaya, a cup of swamp soup. Your choice of chicken and sausage or seafood.
Chilean Seabass
Served with parmesan risotto and grilledasparagus topped with citrus beurre blanc. Includes a complimentary house salad.
Fish & Chips
Wild-caught, beer-battered cod served with french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and tartar sauce. 4 cod.
Fried Combo
Catfish, shrimp and oysters served with french fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw.
Grouper Piccata
Parmesan crusted grouper with crispy caper berries and sauteed spinach. Served on whipped potatoes and topped with a garlic butter sauce.
Pan Seared Salmon
Ora King Salmon topped with Yuzu Ponzu Glaze. Served with rice and asparagus.
Pecan-Crusted Catfish Meuniere
Ora King salmon topped with a Yuzu Ponzu glaze. Served with asparagus andrice.
Red Beans & Rice Bowl
A larger portion of our classic red beans & rice. Does not include andouille sausage.
Seafood Scampi
Blackened Shrimp and Cherry Tomatoes served on a bed of white wine angel hair pasta.
Seafood Scampi With Mussels And Clams
Shrimp & Grits
Creamy polenta infused with smoked Gouda and bacon bits. Topped with grilled shrimp, Tabasco infused onions, balsamic glaze and homemade parmesan wine sauce.
Shrimp La Grange
Large gulf shrimp stuffed with jalapenos and pepper jack cheese, wrapped in bacon. Served with rice, maque choux.
Shrimp Trio
Hand breaded, coconut, and blackened shrimp served with hushpuppies, french fries, and our trio of homemade sauces: cocktail, remoulade and pineapple marmalade.
Texas Snapper
Grilled Texas coast snapper on a bed of dirty rice with mixed vegetables. Topped with Ponchartain sauce.
Adobo Chicken Bowl
Birria Poboy
Grilled Elote Corn Ribs
Street corn ribs tossed in chipotlemayo and queso fresco.
Coconut Shrimp
5 jumbo gulf shrimp dipped in sweet coconut tempura, then dusted with fresh shaved coconut flakes. Served with french fries hushpuppies and coleslaw.
Fried Crawfish
Hand-breaded crawfish tails served with french fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies.
Fried Gator
A true deep fried Louisiana delicacy. Served with fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw.
Fried Oysters Meal
Mississippi Farm Raised Catfish
Mississippi farm raised catfish bites served with french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Traditional Fried Shrimp
Hand-breaded fried shrimp. Served with fries, hushpuppies, and coleslaw.
Grilled Cheese Sandwhich
A kid friendly classic.
Kid Burger
5oz Akaushi beef patty served on a brioche bun. Served with fries.
Kid Chicken Tenders
Hand breaded chicken tenders fried to perfection. Served with fries.
Kid Fried Catfish
Hand-breaded catfish chunks in a kid-friendly serving size. Served with fries.
Kid Fried Gator
Hand breaded alligator tail. Served with fries.
Kid Grilled Chicken Tenders
Kids Mac & Cheese
Kids size Mac and Cheese served with fries.
Adult Upcharge
Bread Pudding
Classic bread pudding topped with a brown butter bourbon glaze
Brownie Sundae
Homemade brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, candied pecans, chocolate sauce, cherries and whipped cream
Chocolate Tower
Key Lime Pie
A slice of freshly made pie with a graham cracker crust, tart center, and topped with coconut infused whipped cream.
New Orleans Peach Cobbler
Peach cobbler on a bed of caramelized butter cream sauce topped with vanilla ice cream
Peaunut Butter Pie
Seasonal Cheescake
Italian Flourless Cake (Gluten Free)
Main Menu
Seafood Sunday Special Menu
Seafood Sunday Shrimp & Grits
3 has been taken off our creamy polenta infused with Smoked Gouda and bacon bits. Topped with grilled shrimp, Tobasco-Infused Onions, balsamic glaze and homemade Parmesan wine sauce.
Seafood Sunday Chilean Seabass
3 has been taken off our Chilean Seabass served with Parmesan Risotto and Grilled Asparagus
Seafood Sunday Pecan Crusted Catfish Meunure
3 has been taken off our Pecan-crusted catfish filet served with Gouda Cheese grits, sauteed baby green beans, tossed with charred baby tomatoes, and brown butter meuniere sauce.
Seafood Sunday Eggplant Au Gratin Tower
3 has been taken off Fried Eggplant topped with seafood au gratin sauce. Served with lemon garlic shrimp.