Crawfish Cafe
Seafood restaurant · Greater Heights ·
Viet-Cajun seafood boils with Thai basil & Cajun butter
Viet-Cajun seafood boils with Thai basil & Cajun butter
"Crawfish Cafe in The Heights delivers the same great crawfish flavors and experience as its other four locations throughout the city. Your journey with bagged crawfish begins by choosing a base full of real butter and sugar, which makes their sauces like original cajun, garlic butter, and coco loco (coconut, garlic, and citrus, of course) that much better. But the thai basil is our favorite seasoning, striking a perfect balance of heat and herbs." - gianni greene, julie takahashi, chelsea thomas
"Cited as a Viet-Cajun destination where diners can experience "Viejun" dishes like fried rice and seafood boils covered in Viet-Cajun sauces, illustrating the fusion of Vietnamese and Cajun Gulf seafood traditions." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Crawfish Cafe in The Heights delivers the same great crawfish flavors and experience as its other four locations throughout the city. In a neighborhood with flashy new “fusion” concepts popping up monthly, Crawfish Cafe has successfully served Viet-Cajun seafood effortlessly and consistently for years. And you can taste every bit of bold flavor from their custom spice blends, making you wonder why you wasted time eating mediocre crawfish on your cousin’s patio. photo credit: Liz Silva photo credit: Liz Silva photo credit: Liz Silva photo credit: Liz Silva video credit: Liz Silva Pause Unmute Your journey with bagged mudbugs begins by choosing a base sauce from their mix-and-match flavors, which are all made using real butter and sugar. That’s the not-so-secret secret. The thai basil is our favorite seasoning, striking a perfect balance of heat and herbs that distinguishes itself from the classic cajun or lemon pepper. Whether you order crawfish by the pound or in customized combos with snow crab and turkey necks, this place is great for groups of friends looking to crack a fresh batch of mudbugs. Food Rundown Oyster Nachos Wonton chips are topped with breaded oysters and a drizzle of spicy mayo, creating a nice balance of heat and creaminess. photo credit: Liz Silva Gumbo The sausage’s smokiness and the roux’s depth make this a great beginning to your seafood boil. photo credit: Liz Silva Fried Rice This fried rice isn’t your typical rice dish. It has umami-rich flavors and a hint of sweetness, plus a spice that perfectly complements your pounds of crawfish. photo credit: Liz Silva Thai Basil Crawfish This is why you come to Crawfish Cafe. The must-try batch combines the traditional cajun-style crawfish with a lemongrass fragrance, which creates a slightly tangy flavor profile. photo credit: Liz Silva" - Julie Takahashi
"This spot serves up heaping metal trays of crawfish eggrolls, oyster nachos, black mussels, blue crab, little neck clams, and some great combos for seafood boils. For major munchies, go for a Smack Pack — sort of its take on the KFC family meal options. Speaking of, it’s a casual, family-friendly spot." - Brittany Britto Garley
"For one of Houston’s signature Viet Cajun crawfish boils, I prefer the North Shepherd location of Crawfish Cafe (though the original sits inside the Hong Kong Food Market complex) because it has more seating; order the crawfish and Gulf Coast blue crab slathered in the original Cajun butter-and-aromatics sauce (adjust the spice to taste) and be prepared to leave with oily fingers and a full belly." - Mae Hamilton