What to eat
in Houston
3 dishes with a real tie to Houston. Each one is checked against restaurant menus we index here (7 menu listings in total), so the prices are what places actually charge, not a guidebook guess.
Cajun boudin sausage made with pork, rice, and spices, rolled into balls, breaded, and fried.
Why Houston: Boudin balls show up in Houston through the city’s Louisiana-Cajun ties and Gulf Coast restaurant culture, and they appear on local Cajun and seafood menus.
On 3 menus we index, typically $10.30 (range $9.95–$10.66)Where to get it- 2.
Seafood gumbo
lunch · dinnerA dark roux-based stew with Gulf seafood, okra or filé, seasonings, and rice.
Why Houston: Houston’s long-running Louisiana, Creole, and Cajun connections through Gulf Coast migration made gumbo a familiar local dish.
On 2 menus we index, typically $16.95 (range $11.99–$16.99) - 3.
Smoked brisket
lunch · dinnerBeef brisket smoked low and slow, sliced or chopped, and served with pickles, onions, sauce, and sides.
Why Houston: Houston is part of Texas barbecue country, and its barbecue restaurants treat smoked brisket as a citywide everyday standard.
On 2 menus we index, typically $16.75 (range $16.75–$17.45)
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