BB's Tex-Orleans
Cajun restaurant · Montrose
515 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
Highlights
Tex-Orleans chain: po' boys, gumbo, fried seafood, late night
Tex-Orleans chain: po' boys, gumbo, fried seafood, late night
"Offers a more formal dining experience that blends precise Cajun and Creole cooking with the unwavering passion of communal soul-food traditions." - Jesse Sparks
"BB’s Cafe is a reliable choice come crawfish season, serving thousands of pounds of crawfish across its multiple outposts every year. It’s such a must-stop that native Houstonian Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z have come by to fulfill their crawfish fix. Expect mudbugs soaked in a Cajun-style boil that offers an explosive punch of spicy flavor and pairs well with sides like dirty rice and red beans and rice." - Brittany Britto Garley
"For a Cajun spin on the tamale tradition, head to BB’s Tex Orleans. Its many locations are now serving up its holiday menu, which features its Cajun tamales — homemade masa stuffed with a combination of Cajun fried turkey, giblet gravy, herbs, and spices. Score a dozen for $17, and consider dessert. The bread pudding pie is a crowd-pleaser." - Brittany Britto Garley
"A beloved local eatery that national superstar Beyoncé occasionally visits when she’s home, marking it as one of her favorite neighborhood spots." - Brittany Britto Garley
"The po-boys are a highlight here, but start your order with a cup of seafood gumbo. Thick enough to satisfy, and thin enough to leave you ready for a fried shrimp sandwich. With late night hours, it’s easy to satisfy a gumbo craving at any time." - Brittany Britto Garley, Minh T. Truong
