Esther's Cajun Café & Soul Food

Southern restaurant (US) · Independence Heights

"Find oxtails, smothered pork chops, and fried chicken on the menu every day at chef Esther Lewis-Bernard’s soul food restaurant, but visit on Friday or Saturday when small, medium, and large bowls of gumbo are the daily special. Esther’s serves a show-stopping seafood combo with shrimp and whole crab claws." - Brittany Britto Garley, Minh T. Truong

Where to Find the Best Gumbo in Houston

5007 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018 Get directions

estherscajunsoul.com

@estherscajuncafe

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