This review is going to be contrary to what's posted, but when my wife and I visited, upon the recommendation of friends & coworkers, needless to say, we both were NOT IMPRESSED. We arrived at 4:00 pm in hopes to get a table before they got busy but were greeted with a 20 minute wait already. I took that as a good sign. Then I saw the lame political sign on the front door. I should have taken that as a sign of things to come. Food: I ordered the catfish (on special) with coleslaw & fries. My wife ordered the etouffee with collards. We also ordered alligator bites and a half dozen oysters. The etouffee tasted like a bowl of bland, brown rice. The shrimp were not flavorful. All the flavors were muddled. The collards were VERY salty. But due to bacon, it was passable. My catfish was a sad disgrace. For $25, I received two pieces about 4"-5". The alligator bites were so small, I almost asked our waitress if they were popcorn shrimp. The oysters while good, had ENTIRELY too much cheese. Drinks: The Bloody Mary was lackluster, not in the least bit spicy & on the weak side. For a place that bills itself as a creole/cajon restaurant, they only had two Abita beers. The rest of their beer list was standard domestics or some local brews. Not impressed. Service: The service was terrific and the best part of visiting here. She was attentive and friendly. For $148, I could have gone to Homeslice Pizza and gotten a FAR SUPERIOR meal. We'll never come back here. Probably the biggest hyped up, rip-off in Durango.

The service was great but the food was not good... it was better than McDonald's but definitely not worth the hype. The oysters were frozen and had no taste. The patrons, at the bar, were so drunk and obnoxious at 6pm that I felt embarrassed for their complete inability to behave in public... no fault of the roadhouse, but just trashy, in general. Reply to owner: YOUR bartenders told me they were frozen as they CLEARLY over-served the extremely drunk lady next to me... so, yeah. And I have lived in the south the majority of my life and trying to claim your food as southern is as laughable as your flown in claim. Such poor integrity is unfortunate.

Popcorn shrimp was soft, not crispy. Gumbo was bland. Oysters were good. Chocolate bourbon pecan pie was good, but the crust was more like dense bread. Service was excellent. Very noisy for this old boomer. I'd go back, though, and try some other dishes.

First time trying this place and it's pretty good. Our waitress Jessica was awesome. She was so friendly, helpful and had a great personality. She made our experience here that much better. We ordered the fried catfish and Cochon de Lait (roasted pig). First have to say I dont like fish but tried my girlfriends catfish and wow, it was really good. My Cochon arrived cold but Jess immediately corrected that and got another plate that was warmed better. The pig was really good and I also liked the collard greens & black beans that accompanied my plate. We also ordered drinks and they were good & strong. I would recommend trying this place. The service is enough to come back. Thank you Jessica for the great experience.

Almost hesitant to recommend this, truly unique and iconic spot. I’ve been coming here for almost 15 years, and it remains superb and entirely consistent. I LOVE Highway 3!! Absolutely great food, and enough variety on the New Orleans style menu for everyone to find something they will want. And, of course, the essentially perfect hurricane cocktail. The owner is iconic as well and greets you as you walk in, a true gentleman, and extremely gracious. But be forewarned, this establishment is only open from 4 PM to 8 PM Wednesday through Friday. The desserts are also amazing, highlighted by the light and perfectly created beignets. The indoor - outdoor dining experience is also excellent, with a wide variety of options. Truly a great atmosphere. Highly recommended!!

*My rating is purely on customer service, not the food* I visit Durango about once every month and I always come visit this restaurant. I have spent A LOT of money here because their food is really great. I am currently pregnant and beignets sounded amazing. I got back to my hotel and there isn’t any powdered sugar on them. I obviously tried to take a bite but it doesn’t taste very good, just fried dough. It’s $11 for beignets and when I tried to call to see what could be done they told me they were sorry and there wasn’t anything they could do, but hopefully they could make it up next time. So I am just out the money even though I didn’t even get what I paid for. I would’ve gone back tonight but I have been traveling all day and being 6 months pregnant I’m just simply exhausted. I would’ve even taken rain check for tomorrow. I don’t know if I’ll be returning because why spend money at a place that clearly doesn’t value it?

Nice atmosphere but the food was not very good. I grew up eating fried catfish and okra, ordered both and they were very under seasoned. They both tasted like fried cornmeal. For the price the catfish platter should come with hush puppies maybe instead of the soggy fries. All in all I was very disappointed.

I'm sorry, its just not great food. Its just okay, but not even 3 star worthy. The crowd that frequents this establishment is mostly older people, which is probably were it gets most of its regulars, but I dont think anyone younger would stick around for the food. I got gumbo and it was unfortunately underwhelming even though I wanted to like it. I wasnt around for their oyster lunch special but I ordered some anyway. The amount of oyster meat you can get for price, excellent, 10/10, HOWEVER, the oysters lacked freshness and flavor as well. You just end up paying for quantity and not quality. Overpriced and flavorless food. :( The staff are very nice though.

Very disappointed. Although the food is very good the service including the owner was horrid. 45 minute wait quoted, 1 hour 45 to be seated. Requested a drink while we waited and it was promised twice and didn't arrive. Would not recommend which is sad as the food is above average for sure. Overall not worth the trip.

What a Great find. We live here and haven't been able to make it to Road House Highway 3. The help and the food brought me to New Orleans. Chuck has that New Orleans food down pat. Treat yourself to dinner and just close your eyes you'll experience the food without the drive. What a find thanks again for the wonderful experience.

As a Lousiana native my husband and I absolutely enjoyed our experience here. Coconut shrimp was quick and delightful. My husband loved the fried alligator poboy. I did the chicken fried chicken. Loved ya'lls greens! The server let me try the etouffe too and that's a must next time. My favorite was the chocolate pecan pie, sinfully delicious! Thank you!

The owner is rude, and replies like a petty child to customer reviews. It doesn't take a restaurant critic to know what a BAD Oyster tastes like. Not Cajun. Definitely not. 🤮 👎 Their Oysters taste like pure mud. I have never ever eaten an Oyster that taste like a mud puddle. Oysters taste like the ocean. I'm so glad I only ordered the 6, all six were gross. I will never order those again. The quality was soo poor I don't trust to ever order their Oysters again. The tacos were the smallest baby sized street tacos I've ever seen. The slaw tasted like pure white vinegar. And there was only 4 little jalf inch cubes of fish..what a let down. I ate the fish but the vinegar made the rest of the tacos absolutely inedible. 🤮 Martinis were served to my table still in the shaker.. that's not ideal. Additional time just sitting in the shaker ice just over dilutes the cocktail. The waitress seemed genuinely confused by me ordering a Gin Martini. Sorry. It's a classic standard cocktail. It has been a thing for well over a hundred years. She asked me three or four times if I meant to order a Dirty Martini. I answered No each time. And by the last time I was pretty confused why she kept asking me. I tried to politely say, "No. I would like a standard Gin Martini. I'd like Beefeater Dry London Gin with Dry Vermouth over Ice. NO olive brine please. If olive brine is added that's what's called a "Dirty"-Martini. The gf crab cake was just ok. Unfortunately it was the best dish I would get for my dinner. The staff was good. They were attentative to refill water and take empty plates. The location feels very hidden at best. I'm not able to see it from the road and I didnt notice a sign or indicator where to park or where the entrance was..It took a few minutes to wonder around and find. Made me think Google maps had given me wrong directions. I don't expect you to move the building, im not saying you need Vegas lights..but a couple of signs would save soo many visitors from the confusion. They may just eat elsewhere if they have to search for a restaurant. I almost couldn't find the place. This is one of the very few places IN Durango that any local has recommended for dining to us. I was very excited to get some comfort food and have a great date nite. I fail to understand the experience. We won't be back. I'm convinced there's nothing good to eat in Durango, except for my house.

What a find! Off the road, back of the back, with atmosphere you read about but seldom find. Fried okra and catfish were outstanding. Shrimp etouffee was succulent, smokey, with chopped classic in the gravy...awesome. Bread pudding made my meal complete! Service was cheerful, friendly. We will DEFINITELY be back one day.

I tried two dishes for the first time, so have nothing really to compare the dishes too. The Gator bites were delicious and is quite a dry white meat-the rub and accompanying sauce were welcome condiments. The catfish sandwich was something to itself. Very much a bottom-feeder with a moderate "muddy" odor. It was something I am glad I tried, but likely will not try again, but that is more a reflection of my personal taste and less on the restaurant's food. All in all the service was excellent and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming New Orleans vibe.

The food here was top notch! The staff was friendly and responded to my needs quickly. Oysters were notch but left me wanting more. So I ordered the seafood jambalaya and was very pleased. I wish the hours were longer but this place did not disappoint!

I love the authentic Cajun food. They use high quality ingredients. They run a more unconventional restaurant in the sense of their hours and other rules. However it works! They’ve become a special place in our town. Highly recommend trying them out. The menu is so diverse that there’ll be something everyone can like. They’re well known for their oysters. The oysters come with all the fixings needed. The staff are very friendly and helpful as well.

This place is amazing. Can’t believe I’ve lived here 10 yrs and last night was the first time eating here. I highly recommend the soft shell crab, they have 4 different options and I chose the one topped with crabmeat and e’toffee. Probably the best meal I’ve had in years. Wife loved her coconut shrimp and they have the best key lime pie you’ll find anywhere.

I am a local and have frequented this establishment for several years. I come here to enjoy the extraordinarily tasty food and fabulous cocktails about once a week. I have tried just about everything on the menu and have yet to eat anything I did not like. But above all else, I enjoy coming here for the extraordinarily friendly service. Almost all of the employees have worked here for multiple years and obviously enjoy their jobs and are all very adept at what they do and it shows! I have never had a bad meal, drink or experience here. Cheers to all!

We enjoyed a nice spot outside to dine. The atmosphere is unique and fun. The staff was very friendly and the food was great. We did have a slight wait but it was well worth it.

Truly wonderful food and service (with a special shout-out to Jessica--and Jessica, I'm here to entertain you). Highway 3 Roadhouse is hands down our go-to place to eat, and we take all of our out of town company there. I hats running joke with Chuck: everytime we leave, I tell him the food wasn't great, so we'll just have to keep coming back! Seriously, Hwy 3 is wonderful.

Everything we ordered was amazing. Drinks were really good also and reasonably priced. Service was outstanding. This is a diamond in the rough!!

The first place I stop to eat, upon entering Durango. This spot is filled with Cajun charm and southern hospitality. Perfect if you are missing some home cooking, from the Gulf Coast. 🦐 Beautiful flowers line the outdoor area. Cute bees like to pop by and pollinate. 🐝 Be prepared to come in early and get in line. The food is delicious! Well worth the wait! Gluten free options are clearly listed on the menu. The catfish and oysters were available gluten free (Hwy 3 shout out THANK YOU for the GF options). Full bar is available. Weekly specials. Friendly guests and bartenders. A fun time always included.

We ordered 1 dozen fresh oysters that were served with many shell fragments in each one, then we ordered the lobster roll. Needless to say this wasn't the best either There was a seasoning added to the lobster that took away from the taste of the lobster itself. We have dined here many times but this is the last! The cost of the meal did not equal the quality of the food.