Hebert's Specialty Meats

After eating here I realized I have made a mistake. The food here is so delicious I'm going to have to come back more than just one time. I have never in my life seen a place that has so much delicious choices available. They've got a great menu they have an incredible food to cook is amazing all their sauces are great the Boudin is amazing. This is the kind of place it's going to take at least a year to go through all the food to try everything from frog legs to stuffed up the stuffed rabbit lots of people order in their jambalaya. And I don't blame them the food here is absolutely incredible I will definitely be back this could end up being one of my favorite places to eat

Hebert's Specialty Meats on Dairy Ashford is a meat lover's paradise. The staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, guiding you through their impressive selection of meats. I couldn't resist purchasing a Turducken and a Stuffed Chicken, both of which promise to be culinary delights. The store's commitment to quality and customer service makes it a must-visit for anyone seeking exceptional meats.

Love this place I have been coming here for 20 years or so. Good people..good food.. the deboned chickens are the best..lots of different varieties frozen and fresh.. meat pies..sausage all are first rate as well. They serve a daily special which is always on point and a huge amount of fantastic home cooking for the price.

Found Herbert's by accident. I love Cajun cuisine, so I gave it a shot got lunch today. When I first saw it, I thought it was a meat market-it's is (more on that later). It's clean, sunlit and sizable. There are two doors, one goes into the eatery and the other enters into the meat market. I spoke to the staff and asked was there a Mr. Herbert's. They said there wasn't, but they introduced me to the owner, Mr. Capp. He informed me the Herbert's didn't want to leave Louisiana, but he has the franchise rights in Texas. The meat section was full of meat (Mr. Capp said they have a processing area in the rear). My lunch mate wondered if they would process a deer if you brought one. Mr. Capped said if you bring a wild deer or wild hog, they will process it. The meat you bring must be skinned & quartered-if not, they'll decline. They didn't have standard prices nor do work by weight, but Mr. Capp said they'll discuss prices once your ready to go. THEY DONT PROCESS FARM PIGS. Now to the eatery. Sadly, there's not a lot of seating area-that's the only drawback. There menu is section in appetizers, sandwiches, platters & special. I had boudin egg rolls & a boudin link. My lunch mate had a sandwich with tater-tots. Herbert's has several locations on Houston. I will be back and I'll try to bring my friends from the boot when they visit Houston.

5 stars for this place it is awesome! Never have had anything bad here at this location they are generally serious about the Cajun food they sell and are totally into it! They only have a few tables inside so if you get the cafe stuff you might want to take it to go or plan for that they have very limited in house seating.

Very good experience. We had a Mardi Gras party for 70pp and bought gumbo, crawfish etoufee, boudin egg rolls and boudin balls. All were a hit, but the crawfish etoufee took the prize. We are New Orleanians (54 years in NOLA) who moved to Houston 5 years ago. Best “home” food since we have been here. Solid.

Giving it four stars on presentation..Plenty options of meat and sides dishes. The taste will determine that last star! Although I realize cooking is on me... we'll see!! Update: Oh man! That stuffed turkey was on point great seasoning and broccoli cheese casserole was fire! Star granted.

Disappointed… I thought you could order cooked food per their website but all is frozen. When I went there the two staff were eating and did not get up to assist. Sat there eating. Said it’s all frozen food. I am from Lafayette LA which is near the main store and shopped for years there, this is far different and not very unfriendly than Maurice store. Quite disappointing.

Hebert's Specialty Meats offers an exceptional taste of Cajun cuisine that will leave you craving more. Their Boudin Balls are a true delight, with a perfect blend of spices and a crispy exterior that gives way to a flavorful, meaty filling. The Crawfish Fettuccine is rich and creamy, packed with succulent crawfish and perfectly cooked pasta. A standout dish, the Debris Tots, features tender, savory debris atop crispy tots, making for a hearty and satisfying bite. Each dish is crafted with authentic Cajun flavors and high-quality ingredients, ensuring a memorable culinary experience. For more information, visit Hebert's Specialty Meats (https://hebertsspecialtymeats.com).

I've been here a few times to pick up meats for a party, or to cater a turkey for thanksgiving but this time I stopped by to try out their hot foods. One of the best decisions made for lunch! Herbert's has a small menu for their hot foods, featuring po boys, etoufee, and a daily special. That day, I got to try the deboned chicken with a side of crawfish etoufee and green beans. This was so delicious! The etoufee was seasoned well and saucy! The chicken was stuffed with their shrimp dressing rice which kept it very moist. The other plate I tasted was their sausage and chicken jambalaya. It had a nice kick of heat to it, and I loved the sausage in there. The portions are a great size, and more than enough to fill you up for lunch. I would definitely come back to try their other specials as well. The service was fast and the food came out out. The workers are super sweet and have great recommendations for you.

We came into a turducken just after Thanksgiving 2022. My husband Matt B. did a colleague a work favor during the holiday week, and the colleague said that he'd send a turducken if Matt got it done by the Wednesday. Matt thought he was joking until the turducken arrived on our doorstep. I knew a turducken was a sort of Russian nesting doll of poultry, but had never seen one before and wasn't sure what we were meant to do with it, other than stick the huge box in our garage freezer and worry about it later. Thankfully, it came with cooking instructions. Also thankfully, we were scheduled to host Christmas Eve for a crowd of twenty people. The turducken came from Hebert's Specialty Meats, apparently the visionaries behind this multibird monstrosity (the origins are contested, but the Hebert brothers have a solid claim). It looked sort of like a turkey, but without the bones, something a little horror movie-like about that. The turkey was stuffed with a boneless duck, which was stuffed in turn with a boneless chicken. There were layers of cornbread dressing and pork sausage stuffing separating the three birds, and everything was seasoned and vacuum sealed before getting frozen and shipped off to our doorstep. It took days to defrost this thing, and it was still a little frozen when we stuck it in the oven, borrowing a friend's roasting pan. I was worried it wouldn't cook up right, but it roasted beautifully, making the house fragrant for hours. The turducken required very little work and no particular kitchen skills. It came out great, making an impressive, unique centerpiece for our Christmas Eve dinner. Easy to carve, too, with no bones in the way. All three birds were tender and tasty, and I loved the cornbread and pork stuffing. We ate I think about two thirds of the turducken, and the rest went into freezer bags that I eventually plan to eat. I was pretty happy with this fortuitous holiday feast. If you want to buy or gift an unusual dinner for a large group of people, Hebert's Specialty Meats will sling you a fat turducken any time you please.

Service was NOT pleasant for me this trip. Love the place but today they were NOT user friendly. Gave me something I didn't order that took way longer than I was told. When I called they were not concerned nor did they apologize. Do better!!!

I ordered three stuffed ducks from the Dairy Ashford shop, with different stuffings. My order was ready a day earlier than promised, and all three were delicious: nicely seasoned and with a LOT of stuffing. Roasted at 375°F one hour under foil, and another hour uncovered. Every one of the staff was friendly and helpful. I HIGHLY recommend them.

The attitudes and poor customer service provided to me were enough to make mid food less appealing. its never ok to be bigoted and arrogant with your customer no matter how tasty.

A-MAZ-ING! Herbert's is so so so good. Went there for lunch today. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Everyone there boasted about how great the food was. I ordered the crawfish etouffee. It was hot fresh and delicious. It came with a huge side of corn and a slice of French bread. The order was large enough for lunch and dinner. Believe me... I will be heating it up for later. They also have a huge assortment of ready made Cajun specialties for when you just don't know what to make for dinner. And they also have a nice selection of desserts to top off that perfect meal. I give them a 10 out of 10... and I dont just give 10's away all willy nilly. You have to be great to earn that.

Amazing.... Simply put Service is no hassle and quick, and if you don't know what order get the recommendations from the person at the counter. Today I ordered the Blake Special -2pcs of blacked catfish with crawfish etouffee smothered with side corn and bread $13.50... delicious! Seating is is a sparse but but don't focus on that. I been here several times and not once did they disappoint, as a matter of fact I end up buying to frozen stuff boneless chicken for dinner some nights when we can't decide what to cook.

Hebert's knows what they're doing. Need the best Cajun food in town go to Hebert's, the best appetizers, main dishes, and gumbos. From their meat pies to their stuffed pork chops, you cannot go wrong.

A strange thing happened on the way to get tacos, I finally tried this restaurant! For starters, I've literally lived no more than 10 minutes from this restaurant for the last 8 years and never tried it. So why not roll the dice for Thanksgiving, lol. I'm happy to say they did not disappoint. My mom and I tried the Turkey stuffed with cornbread dressing, sea stuffed bell peppers. They were frozen raw, so I had to cook everything, but it was all super simple. The Turkey came out wonderful, moist, flavorful, and more than enough to feed 4-5 people. The stuffed bell peppers were small, and the filling was mostly a seafood paste with a few shrimp, but still perfect for pre-dinner snacking. Everything had the right amount of salt and pepper for balance plus and added dimension of Cajun flair. We'll try a few more things for Christmas!

Wow! First time I tasted their stuffed chicken and I thought I was in heaven. Meat was so tender and the spices blended well in the meat. Can't wait to bake and proudly present Hebert's stuffed Turkey for Thanksgiving to my family. Thank you Hebert's.

The turducken was glorious and delicious. Thank you Hebert.

I love their food! Turducken has become a Thanksgiving tradition. And leftover Turducken makes for a fantastic Gumbo on Friday! ...a new tradition in my family.

Everything is excellent! From the extensive variety of Cajun meats and seafood - fresh and frozen - to the daily to go menu items and poboys. 5 stars for sure!

They have everything this Cajun girl needs to survive in Houston! Besides the myriad of Cajun specialties that are expertly prepared and frozen so you can enjoy later, they have plate lunches--which I have never been able to find outside of South Louisiana.

Made Thanksgiving a lot easier this year but I'm so in love with the Tuesday Lunch Special "Beef Tips" with Rice.. straight Bussin

I miss y'all I'm truck driver from California and I stop by for the boudin when I'm in town

Heberts - Helping Aggies cook gumbo for several years now! Best Cajun food in town, the real deal!

I purchased several food items here and so far hated : Cornish hens stuffed with shrimp stuffing and another stuffed with cornbread dressing, both stuffings were horrible. Then I ordered the boudin balls and tried them- so hot why bother to even try to season them since you would not be able to taste it anyway. The shrimp bisque was manageable to swallow. Not restaurant quality. Years ago their name and quality meant something today different opinion!

Just because they remind me of home, they get 5 stars. I'm from Lafayette, LA and I often miss real authentic creole Cajun food. I've been living in Houston over 6 years and I'm just finding out about Hebert's and their numerous locations right after I had weight loss surgery. SMH. Therefore I can't indulge in the way I truly want to, Although, I did find great keto options for my new lifestyle which included fresh sausage, cauliflower boudin, bacon wrapped cream cheese stuffed deboned chicken, gumbo, and crawfish. I haven't tried my purchases yet but I will update you guys when I do.

Have enjoyed this hidden gem for years! Love to keep a container of several of their crawfish and shrimp dishes in the freezer!

I have been coming here for the past 2 years. I feel so horrible for not writing a good review along time ago. During Thanksgiving and Xmas, I love to order there Turducken especially when I have the extended family and friends coming over for the holiday. (Stuffing of your choice "I also get crawfish", chicken, duck, and the turkey on the outside). Honestly, my family and I love the deboned stuff chicken with crawfish / rice dressing. Chicken is so moist and the crawfish stuffing makes it so great. I also love the crawfish pie, this is my favorite. I tried the broccoli casserole and boudin (both were very spicy) my husband like the boudin. If you want Cajun dishes, this is the place.

My go to Cajun supply store food great choice for hot plates and specialty meats and seasonings. Always friendly and speedy service. This places always leaves you with that warm feeling inside that you can only obtain down south from an authentic Cajun or Creole establishment. Highly recommended to all lovers of Cajun and creole cuisine and specialties.

Love the stuffed chickens. We've gotten then so many times. Broccoli and cheese stuffed, cornbread, shrimp stuffed, crawfish stuffed, all of them great. Cooking is simple too - instructions are super easy and spot on. Highly recommended

Omg yes this place is the best!! I can even describe the lunch cause I went to sleep after eating it lol! I will be back. Just so mad they are not serving lunch on the weekends. That would be a great lunch spot to go to on a Sunday after noon with some good old home cooking. Can't wait to try there smoked brisket.

Great steaks, pre seasoned are amazing! Stuffed chicken with Broccoli & rice casserole is a great quick dinner too! The lunch plates are so good, recently got the beef tips w/rice , even took some to some friends for a meal one day. We recommend Hebert's all the time.

The best the best the best is all I can say. I always get the stuffed chickens with broccoli and cheese dressing or crawfish dressing. Never any leftovers. Yummmmmmmmmm

I go here often for stuffed chicken, boudin, and other cajun delicacies. they have cauliflower boudin which im craving to try

I really love Hebert's. Most times I visit for their lunch plates. The menus change daily so just call ahead and placed your order. My personal favorite is the stuffed catfish and Shrimp Étouffée plate. It is delicious and well seasoned. I also have purchased their spices, sauces, frozen Étouffée, crab stuffed jalapenos, frozen stuffed catfish and roux base. Good ole authentic Cajun style food that is true to Louisiana. Their service in person and over the phone is superior. Definitely a staple on the West side.

I have been shopping at the original store on Richmond since I moved to Houston over 16 years ago. Found out about the Dairy Ashford store last year and that they sold hot food at this location. As far as the quality of their food, it's second to none. Delicious. I look forward to buying frozen stuffed chicken for my family when they visit. My 3 Stars is for their customer service because it is difficult to overlook this aspect when giving a comprehensive review. I always had great experiences at the Richmond location. However, my customer service experiences at the Dairy Ashford location always leave me feeling sort of unwelcome. It is not quite disrespectful, but a feeling of subtle disdain. They never greet you and no smiles, all business. Is it just me? Another tip: If you advertise Curbside service, please provide it. Otherwise, inform patrons this service is not available. Do not take my order as a curbside, then force me to come inside to get it and it's still not ready. Bad customer service. Good food. 3 Stars.

Stopped in to grab a stuffed chicken for the Holiday and man! The chicken was perfect it was juicy and flavorful. I did not have to add one seasoning to it! I decided to smoke mine on the BBQ Smoker to give it that smokey flavor. It was great. Came out crispy and ready to serve! They also have hot food there during the week which is equally good. I have the fried catfish with shrimp etouffee. Very good!

This is an amazing spot to grab lunch. Great food, fast turnover, and amazing service. I can't rave enough about this place. Normally I would write a longer review about a restaurant of this caliber, but I'm too busy shoveling their fantastic boudin into my pie hole.

This place is dank. Large selection of frozen dank meats, cannot go wrong with the boudin. Have done a few turduckens over the years, Power Play. Hot food here is also bomb.

I was in Houston from San Antonio with some girlfriends for the day. I wanted to stop and get some Cajuns meats because you just can't make a good gumbo with polish sausage. Sooo we get there. Myself and 3 girlfriends looking to blow some money. We got there about an hour before they closed and we walk in, no one is around so ok we start looking in the meat fridges. Guy comes out and just stands there arms crossed and watches us. Ok fine. I ask if they carry cracklings, the only answer is the kitchen is closed. I asked few questions and got nothing but yes/no answers. Obviously this guy doesn't want our money. I bought two things of sausage and a link of frozen boudin and we left. It was fine to go back home and I didn't want to go find somewhere else. Sausage was meh and the boudin was bland. Service sucked and the product was mediocre. Would not recommend

Despite living in this area for 7 years and even eating at the burger place next door I never made it to Hebert's and let me say- I am the one missing out. After finally making it there about a month ago I was so impressed. They have a large storefront with a huge variety of meats and sides to choose from. The best thing is the deboned chicken stuffed with twice baked potato, I have never had anything like it and could eat it day in and day out (plus it border on healthy with in being mainly a protein). Their spice blend is nice, not too spicy but gives a great taste to what can always be a bland meat. The prices are very reasonable. I got 2 stuffed deboned chickens and 2 stuffed pork chops for under $40. Make sure to read the cooking instructions as it is not a fast process but I promise you it is worth every minute you spend waiting.

I'm from Louisiana home of the Boudin and that being said there Boudin eggrolls we're almost close to perfect but not the best I may not go back there. The End

Wow this place is amazing! I came in here for the cakes, which sadly they did not have today, but when I saw all the great reviews decided to come for lunch. This place definitely did not disappoint! If you're looking for amazing cajun food, this is the place!

Great place to eat for lunch or have food to go. Staff are very pleasant and friendly. Limited areas to eat, but it's still worth coming here for the food. Will come back!

Omgoodness!!!! Lunch was AMAZING!! Reasonable prices too. Going home with lots of yummies. Looking forward to actually cooking.

This place is authentic Louisiana cooking! I'm surprised it took me so long to write a review. I go pretty often. Everything is good - definitely get some cooked food. But if you need some seasoning or sauces, or frozen Cajun food, you can't go wrong with ANYTHING in the store. You hear me?

I have been visiting this chain since I found out about it in 2005. I originally visited the Richmond location, until I changed jobs over to the energy corridor off I-10. I have since visited the location at Diary Ashford a few times. This location is the only location that offers a lunch menu; have yet to try. The staff is patient and helpful. One of the main meats I buy for my family is the whole, deboned chicken stuffed w/ cornbread dressing. The stuffed pork chops are a must and the étouffée are heavenly. Also, for a holiday TREAT, they do up a turduken like no other; so very worth every penny. The location is a bit busy to get in and out of onto Dairy Ashford. The business is in a small strip center. The parking lot could use a little work but is as expected by little strip centers like this in the area. Don't let that prevent you from visiting this place. It is SOOOOO worth it. If you are a fan of cajun food this is the meat market for you.

Great Customer Service The food is great, the customer service is very good. They have the best Po Boys and Stuffed Chickens. Everyone working there are so very helpful and polite.

Always Fantastic What isn't good here? I've heard nothing but good and the rice and shrimp stuffed chickens my wife gets are AMAZING! I love the Diablo Skewers - (bacon wrapped jalapeno stuffed with meat) as well as the shrimp etoufee and jambalaya. I haven't had a single bad thing. I am not a big Boudin person so can't speak to that but the rest is wonderful. I highly recommend Heberts!

Came here several times to get stuffed chicken. service's excellent. Oh they have Tuckedduckchic very good

Been going here for years for the specialty meats. Now they've opened a kitchen inside are cooking up po'boys and plate lunches. This place is awesome! You've got to check them out.

The plate lunches are must try, especially crawfish etoufee and fettuccini. I would skip the boudin, its the only thing i wouldnt recommend. Stuffed chickens make great gifts, very easy to prepare.

This is where I go to get all of my meat and it reminds me of butchers back home (Louisiana). My go to items are the boudin and chicken stuffed with crawfish and jalapeño cornbread dressing. They also have plate lunches that are really good. They have different specials each day and if that's not what you want, they have a menu you can choose from. You can buy things like, crawfish pies, gumbo, sausage, and etouffee in the freezer areas. You will not go wrong buying from here.

Great plate lunches the crawfish fettuccine is the best I have ever eaten. There quality and selection of specialty Cajun meats is outstanding.

We love Herberts! Husband stops by at least three times a month to get steaks, pork chops, stuffed chickened and brisket. You cannot buy this quality at the grocery stores!

Everything we have ever purchased here has been great. We've been shopping at Herbert's for years. However, we found cauliflower boudin on our last visit. Anyone doing a keto diet will appreciate being able to find it. It is amazing! I've bought some in Louisiana that you could taste the cauliflower in, worked but was less than amazing. Hebert's has no cauliflower taste. I highly recommend it!