I definitely do not recommend this place. The chicken was so dry. I had to throw it away. I had a whole half a chicken two sides. I just wasn't fresh and it seems like it was just old and stale and everything just was old and stale. I don't know and I've tried tried several places here I can't get a good barbecue. I wouldn't recommend this place at all. Sorry it's just I was very disappointed. read more

Everything was great. Fried shrimp, crawfish boudin, jambalaya, boudin balls were all top notch. Friendly service too. I'll probably try the ribs next time I go. They seem to do everything right. read more

The food was excellent! We ordered the gumbo, boudin balls, shrimp plate, red beans and rice and jambalaya. The portions were huge and delicious! I would have loved a little more kick to my gumbo, but I wasn't sure where the hot sauce was located. I saw another employee bring out a bottle to a table, but we were almost done eating at that point. I was so hungry and interested in trying this place I didn't pay attention to the pricing. I was a little shocked that for 3 of the 4 of us eating side dishes that the total was $56. We only had one full meal, and when I computed the items, it didn't seem to add up. So, I would caution newbies to pay attention to the total pricing... read more

Leo's Cajun Corner - Gumbo and boudin balls - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Galveston, Texas

I had lunch here last weekend while visiting Galveston due to it being bookmarked from past Yelp reviews. Parking is easy due to the restaurant having its own parking lot. There is indoor and outdoor seating here. Walking in, you go to the counter and order. Reading some fellow Yelp friend reviews I decided on the riblets and potato salad for a side. I also ordered a cup of the chicken and sausage gumbo. I tried the riblets and potato salad first. The serving of potato salad was huge. Easily enough for two people. It is mustard based and was cold. However, I thought it was a little dry. To me, the riblets were just ok. The sauce they give you is good but I am not much of a rib fan to begin with so my opinion about the riblets should not count. Finally, the gumbo was very good. South Louisiana quality! Even though my one experience here was mixed, I believe this is a good place to eat and will still give it a 4. I would be happy to return and try some of the other menu items including their daily specials which really looked good. read more

Leo's Cajun Corner - Riblet tray with potato salad - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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Leo's Cajun Corner is a small, family run restaurant. My husband is from Louisiana so he's pretty picky about his Cajun food, but he loves Leo's. The owners are from Louisiana so they know what they're doing! The crab cakes are amazing, an absolute must-try. They don't have many healthy choices here. All the seafood is fried, but they do have seafood gumbo, grilled pork chops and chicken. They're famous for their riblets, but I've never tried them as I don't eat pork or beef. If you're looking for a place you can sit and eat while somebody waits on you, this is not it, but if you don't mind ordering at the counter and going to sit or taking it to go, then stop by Leo's! All in all, good food, family friendly, great place to eat! When we come to Galveston, we'll be coming back! read more

Leo's Cajun Corner - My husband ordered the pork chops. It came with two huge chops! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Galveston, Texas

The first time we tried the place it was so good, we had to come back for more! Idon't know what it is about this place but the batter that they use to fry is soooooooo amazingly good! Seasoned to perfection - their fried shrimp and stuffed jalapeños. I wish they offered a larger portion for shrimp (combo plate comes 10 pcs with two sides). They're stuffed jalapeños were 3 for $3.50.... they were so good, we had to go back and order a second round. I would definitely recommend this place if you want good food and don't want to break the bank with tourist Galveston prices. read more

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One of my favorite stops when coming to Galveston. It is very casual and somewhat reasonable. I have been coming to Leo's for a long time and remember when they were just a small trailer on a huge lot and nobody knew who they were. Some of my favorites include: Riblets Anything with sausage Smoked boudin link Potato salad I was not a big fan of their seafood gumbo, it was just too bitter for me. They do have plates of several of their entrees and of course smoked meats sold by the pound, but you can get 1/2 lb orders as well. If you are hungry or just want to try a little of everything it will probably be a la carte and it can get pricy. For example, I recently dined here for lunch and spent about $16, but I did take home 1 riblet and part of my boudin I couldn't finish. This is the best cajun food spot in the area, save for Abe's in Clear Lake. read more

Leo's Cajun Corner - Smoked boudain, 1/2 lb of riblets, and seafood gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Great food and awesome service. Great location and the ambiance is amazing. Would recommend to family and friends. read more

Everything is AMAZING! We came for lunch on our anniversary weekend & honestly this place is better than any of the restaurants on the strand or sea wall! Definitely worth the trip! read more

Leo's Cajun Corner - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Galveston, Texas

While I wanted to love this place, and felt the price was fair, my family was undewhelmed by the food quality on a large takeout order. The good: Shrimp Po' boy as well as Crawfish Po' boy were favorites, and we would order them again. Banana pudding and bread pudding were tiny tiny but tasty. Okay: Sausage roll, crabcake Awful: Stuffed Jalepenos (what is is stuffed with? better ask...). We took one bite and threw them away. Stuffed crab - mushy stuffing was all we could taste. I mean, I just think there are better places on the island if you can afford to pay a little more. Whatever you do, ignore all the mentions of jalepenos until you find out exactly how they are made and decide if you like those ingredients. read more

What?! This food was easily the worst part of an otherwise radical trip. Days later I was still embarrassed I took my friends here. I guess when a restaurant smells like formaldehyde when you open the door, you should probably turn tail and run. Lesson learned. read more

This place is my favorite local spot in Galveston. Never lets me down. My go to are the ribblets but the best thing on the menu as of now for me is the Jambalaya. Perfect. Great employees clean and timely. I'll be back read more

What can I say? It is 100% legit and delicious. I was told by Vernon who is an engineer at the hotel I was staying at- this was the only Cajun he eats at. A local referral is a hold nugget to me so if we went for lunch, My hubbie and I split the plate - ordered half fried catfish and 1/2 fried fish with sides of green beans ( has bites of ham) and potatoes with sausage. Banana pudding for desert. Did I tell you this is a mom and pop type of shop with home cooked food? Nothing fancy but just really good food. Catfish was fresh - it did not taste like " dirt" and hot, crispy and delicious. Shrimp was likewise very tasty, My hubbie wolfed the banana pudding - his only complaint- it was really small. What else they have? A counter of smoked meats sold by the pound. Yes, they do!!!! Lastly, they have standing flyers on every table saying " bring your Turkey, we will smoke it for you! " Highly recommended- you will not be disappointed. read more

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Every time we are in the area we have to stop by and get the boudin balls and jalapeños!! Delicious and the catfish is delicious too, good food and good service! read more

Leo's Cajun Corner - Boudin balls - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Don't mess the little gem as you zoom down Broadway ST the main road here on the island! Leo's is a great meat market and Resturant for specialty meet and seafood. Hands down The BEST crawfish boudin spicy delicious not to mention the gumbo and cheap breakfast!Leo's is a local favorite that transcend color and class so you know the food is yummy. Support local island small businesses especially here for all your Cajun needs! The prices are affordable food is always fresh and hot so it's a no brainer! read more

The food at Leo's lived up to the reviews. It's a small place with big flavors! Everything that we ate was good.

Honestly I don't know what the hype is all about. Maybe because it's only one or two cajun places in galveston. I ordered riblets and sausage and it was just okay. I came to this place based on yelp reviews and it was a miss for me. I opt to have my sauce on the side. I thought it would be bbq sauce but it taste like picante sauce and it was very thick. On the bright side Customer service was good read more

Leo's Cajun Corner - Riblets - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Galveston, Texas

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I can not seem to find anything to like at this place - I'm sorry to be horribly honest BUT the ribs are so delicious yet so BAD for you. FYI - They advertise on their menu CATFISH and it's definitely not. I'm not sure if it's tilapia or what. It's just so deceitful, in more ways imaginable! I can't believe that it's acceptable for the owner to LIE to customers. It's not catfish! Anyway-you've been warned. BeK :-). I'll also add that a couple of coworkers have ordered a catfish meal and have also declared & confirmed it wasn't catfish,,,sorry! read more

**LONG POST** (Visit #1): This morning (7:46am), I walk into Leo's and ask the front counter girl if they had any "plain" pigs in the blanket. They cost $1.50 each/$4.25 for three nowadays (the photo is from July 2020). I had already looked in the display case and did not see any. She goes to the case and begins filling a container with "cheese" pigs in a blanket. I refer to the sign that shows "PLAIN / CHEESE / JALAPENO" and tell her that I want the "plain" ones. She looks confused and asks another person who says that more "plain" ones would be ready in 30 minutes. I tell her that is okay and that I would be back. (The Phone Call): I call at 8:28am and speak with "Leo". Told him that I was there earlier and was wondering if they had any of the "plain" pigs in the blanket ready. He says they were ready when I was there before (?!?) - I let him know that the person at the counter said they did not have any when I was there. He said that they have them (now), and offered to hold three for me, so I gave him my name. I hear him call out to someone to hold three plain pigs in the blanket for me (he gave them my name while we are on the phone). I thanked him and said I was on my way. (Visit #2 - same day): I get there in under 10 minutes. Same front counter girl. I let her know that I was there for some "plain" pigs in the blanket. And she says they do not have any. I tell her that I just got off the phone with Leo and he said that they had some and he was holding three for me. She goes to the back. While she is gone, the person who said that they were cooking more WHEN I WAS THERE THE FIRST TIME tells me that they have no "plain"! I let an f-bomb drop when I say, "You were the one who told me that you all were cooking more -- and I just got off the phone with Leo who said that he was holding some for me!" I'm flabbergasted and pissed because I am hungry as hell and have driven there TWICE at this point. (Goes downhill quickly): So, now, here comes an older lady and Leo from the back. I explain what happened and point to the sign, and she argues that the sign does not say that they have "plain" -- all they have is cheese and jalapeno. (PLEASE REFER TO SIGN IN THE PIC) Then to add insult to injury, she says that "plain" was a special order and that I was supposed to order them because they take 30 minutes to make! I tell her it would have been nice to have been told that when I was here the first time because usually they make them and put them in the display case. We go back and forth about the sign and I'm like I can read, I did go to Rice University, and the sign says, "plain, cheese, and jalapeno" (because clearly, they feel as I have a lack of understanding and cannot comprehend why I am upset with having come back TWICE and having been lied to by Leo on the phone). She gets all mad and says, "Well we are uneducated...-- I cut her off and say, "You don't have to go to college to know how to read a sign!" (Call the cops!): Leo (who never says a peep about the lie he told me) loses his temper and tells me to get out and that I was trespassing and threatened to call the cops. I told him that he needs to stop working (retire), called them all a bunch of idiots and left. What begins as a discussion of why it was so difficult for me to get some "plain" pigs in a blanket turns into the police being called? WTH? (Calling it): Instead of admitting that they never made any more "plain" pigs in a blanket and that he lied on the phone about having them to begin with (or placing them on hold for me), Leo quickly pulls a card from the racist toolbox "let me call the police because you are trespassing" because as Jack Nicholson says, "He can't handle the truth!" You see, Leo is old and crotchety, so people just let him be the bigot that he is. There are quite a few people of color who work at Leo's as cooks, dishwashers, etc. and I cannot help but notice that they are all super quiet, yet watchful. You know, like blacks were back in the 1940's and 50's? I get the distinct feeling that they really need their jobs, otherwise, they would not be there - because Leo is a piece of work. (In closing): Leo, you need to retire immediately (if not sooner) -- and you and your staff needs to LEARN HOW TO READ! read more

Leo's Cajun Corner - Clearly says there are 3 types of pigs in a blanket - plain, cheese, and jalapeno - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Galveston, Texas

Love everything here. The ribblets are the best and spicy. The staff is always helpful and friendly .

I want to like Leo's more. We had a smattering of things. The riblets were the highlight. Not sure where this comes off the rib or if they're having racks cut to make these things, if you like ribs, this is a good pick. The boudin balls were pre-fried and had a different coating on the outside that was good and weird at the same time. I think I'm only giving them three stars for the things they don't have. No collards. No okra anything (fried, please, stewed with tomatoes if you can't fry). How can you have southern food without one of these things? The menu was also difficult. There was so much to choose from, I didn't know what all to do. I think this place deserves multiple trips to explore and find the good stuff. read more

At home visiting family and OMG Leo's is always on the agenda. The riblets are a must try and don't open the bag in the car to taste because you will not stop eating them. These are the most flavorful, juiciest smoked treats in Galveston. You have got to grab a bag and if you love out of town get some to freeze. They are delicious in greens, gumbos, etc. There are a lot of other smoked meat products and food meals to go. read more

We ordered a catfish plate and riblets and when picking our sides we asked what was good. Of course the answer was "everything ". And for once, they were correct. We tried the rice dressing, potato salad, red beans and rice, and coleslaw. All were superb. Riblets are a bit unusual in appearance but oh so tasty. This may just be our new favorite spot in Galveston. read more

Me and some friends were in Galveston celebrating a birthday and decided to try this place because we wanted some takeout from somewhere local. This place has the best most authentic creole food I've had outside of Louisiana!! Highly recommend their jambalaya, chicken and sausage gumbo, and boudain balls. Can't wait to find myself on the island again so we can come back, everyone loved what they got. read more

This is a must if you are in Galveston and are a foodie the Pork chops are umm umm good! The catfish was great and the service was fantastic. My guess, this is as real recipe homemade Cajun food as your going to get. and the prices and super reasonable. read more

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This place has been around for a long time. It had been several years since I had been here because I had stopped working in Galveston and now I am working here again. It is still delicious as ever! I came for lunch with coworkers and ordered a sausage sandwich, potato salad and chicken & sausage gumbo. The sausage was so good. It had a kick to it and it came with bbq sauce that was also spicy, but it was delicious. The potato salad was also good, but it was too much. My eyes were bigger than my stomach; couldn't eat it all. Really enjoyed the chicken & sausage gumbo. It had so much meat in it. Just the way I like it! I sent a picture to my husband and came back to get dinner to-go for him. I picked up a large chicken & sausage gumbo for him and a pound of riblets. The riblets were so meaty and tasty. I am glad I came back to this place. It will be on my radar now so I will be back as a regular! Oh - and let's talk about how friendly the workers are here! Both cashiers were a sweet as can be. The cooks and cashiers looked like they were having fun and actually liked each other. It was nice to see. Loved it! read more

Excellent breakfast bowl!! Have recommended to friends visiting the area as a necessary pit stop!

Hells yeah! Amazing boudin and the stuffed jalapeños are off the chain good. I can't believe I almost tried a different place today. Thank goodness I didn't want to deal with the crowd because Leo's is just the best. read more

The food was great, we had the catfish platter with crawfish étouffe on top. So good. Loved meeting the owners, it's a nice family run business. read more

We've visited this place for years on our trips to Galveston. I love the riblets and boudin balls. You can stop in early morning or evening, but one thing for sure the food is hot and ready to go. read more

If you spent 4x more, I don't know if you could find a better etouffee. The gumbo is excellent too. I had the potatoes and sausage on the side, very good as well. read more

went today [11-11-13] for lunch @130p. FIRST impressions matter.... so the story goes like this... we let another couple go ahead of us so we could look at the menu posted on boards behind the counter. when we were ready to order, we stepped up to speak and the one [black female-color mentioned only to make note that it wasnt the other female order taker] simultaneously asked who was next....totally over-looked us, and started to go to the one man that had walked in "behind" us. i politely [really, my tone was pleasant] told her we were next. BIG mistake because from that point on...she had an "attitude" --- she was snippy with the signing of the credit card. she poured my gumbo order and instead of bringing it to me....left it while the rest of the food was being made. huh? its soup...WHY not bring it to the customer if you're going to pour it first so that it doesn't get cold? hmm, probably because of her "attitude." after 5 min, i went to the counter and asked the other female order taker if i could have my gumbo...she gave it to me--but, was confronted about it by our not so lovely person. probably a BIG power play moment for our girl---but, ONLY in her head...pffft! we had the following: fried boudain balls---wonderful. seafood gumbo--- tasty...but mostly chicken was in it [and of course...it wasnt hot] served with no crackers plate dish with pork boudain, red/bean/rice, jambalaya, catfish---all was good except the jamba---it wasnt dirty enuff...for a cajun place...it shouldnt look like white rice w/meat.[no tarter or red sauce given on the side for the fish] [leo's serves you in styro-foam. there are no condiments on the table, no napkins...and none to freely obtain on your own] I LOVE to support local... but, NOT with a person with a UN-friendly demeanor on a small island that's income is based on the people who live, work and visit there. i wont be going back to leo's...just NOT good enuff food to go back AND...i DONT support rude. read more

Got the best chicken and sausage gumbo in the state of Texas if not the country great service the riblets are fantastic and the cupcakes I to die for read more

Fresh food. Home made taste. Reasonable price. They were doing mostly to go orders. They sell out pretty fast, make sure you show up on time. I tried cat fish combo with jambalaya and potato salad, pork sausage. read more

I have one thing to say... Get the Gumbo!! Their gumbo is some of the best I have had in Galveston! The place may look a bit basic when you go in, but like a sign says on the wall "We may not look pretty but we cook" and that they do well. The Chopped Bar-B-Que was par, the sauce was a little sweet for me, but the gumbo made up for the sweetness on the sandwich. Their prices can not be beat. 3.95 for a bowl of gumbo and like 3.95 for the sandwich, the deals are great and to food, I gotta say it one more time, get the gumbo! read more

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Price : very good Variety: a lot of combinations to choose from Staff: somewhat friendly, sorta dry in their replies Setting: like a cafeteria What I had: gumbo and several drummies, a coke and carrot cake. Taste: poor, I know I am not from here originally but the gumbo and drummie was extremely salty, all I taste is seawater. A mouth full! I expected better. I had better gumbo and better "drummies" If you like hypertension, this is the best place to come Update: got food poisoning 2 hrs later. Never coming back again. read more

Had some tasty fried catfish, jambalaya, etouffee, and riblets which were all reasonably priced, served promptly and dished out in generous portions. The catfish had a delicate balance of fried exterior with delicious, moist, interior meat. read more

Tremendous shrimp Po Boy and the Jambalaya is off the charts! Nice cabin place with lots of homestyle food.

Great family owned business with delicious Riblets. Me and my family enjoyed the meal and the owner sat with us briefly to listen to our praises about the food and Riblets. I will be definitely be stopping by again. read more

My family and I went to Leos today and it was unbelievable. I am Cajun by blood and roots. My children 12 and 14 are as well however my hubby is not, The food was authentic and flavorful. Unfortunately they had to spice it down for the people who can't take the heat. Just throw some hot sauce on it. I ordered a shrimp/crawfish poboy, the serving size was unreal. They did not disappoint. Nothing worse that odering a sandwich with 5 shrimp and 2crawdads A boudain ball and a stuffed pepper. So good....oh wee What I ate from hubby and baby girl,cajun potato salad(there is a diffrent between Cajun and regular)bean and rice and ettoufe. I can go on forever about this place JUST DO IT!! LOVE THIS PLACE now it is a staple when we drive in from houston!! is the deal with yelp... I think they should let others who have visited or review comment on other reviews. Like the lady who supports local back in 2013. BOO to you hunniee. Business need to run on profit Small business is no diffrent and having to keep throwing away wasted ketchup packets because the law says so once it leaves the countet and go to the customer it is then trash due to cross contamination, I guess the clean resturant didn't matter, just fact that you didn't have free run of napkins and condiments. Well hunniee, subway HUGE FRANCHISE gives you ONE NAPKIN and look at you crazy when you ask for a second. Let's not forget the location of the resturant. They are not off of the strand, it's tough when people come in and take your crap. read more

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