The food was fabulous and the service was amazing. The staff was friendly and accommodating. You really felt at home. The chef in the back was putting his foot in that food. 10 of 10 Would recommend. The place is primarily for takeout so there is not much seating and definitely not great seating for parties of 4 or more unless you sit outside in the Texas heat. read more

Stopped by Little New Orleans and left with mixed feelings because the food and customer service were somewhat on two different pages. The guy at the counter wasn't rude at all, but he definitely had a very matter-of-fact, straight to the point energy. I noticed he interacted that way with everyone, so it didn't feel personal, it just wasn't warm or welcoming either. What really annoyed me was trying to swap out the potato salad that came with my crawfish étouffée. Since the dish already came with rice, I asked if I could substitute a vegetable instead. He told me no because the owner says the dishes should be eaten how they come. I immediately looked at him and asked, "Are you serious?" and he stated he was. I have a hard time being told no over something simple when I'm spending my money, especially for an easy side swap. It just felt unnecessarily rigid. At that point I almost left, but I'd already walked there and spent about 10 minutes looking over the menu, so I stayed. Food-wise though? The dish was good. The crawfish étouffée had solid flavor, and it also came with a nicely fried catfish filet, which I enjoyed. Good lunch, ate almost all of it (except that damn potato salad. I tasted it though, wasn't nothing to write home about). One thing to note: the place can be a little hard to find if you look for it on Texas Ave. There's a more visible entrance off Main that makes it easier without having to wander into the Binz building. Overall, the food saved the experience for me. I might go back for the cooking, just knowing ahead of time that flexibility with modifications may not be their thing. read more

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I tried the hot Cheetos boudin balls. They were hot & crispy, & I liked the pepper jack cheese but it was still missing something! I thought it was just me but my mom said the same...it needed some more flavor... I'll be back though to try some other things on the menu! read more

Little New Orleans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had dinner here recently while downtown and looking to try somewhere new to me. Little New Orleans caught my eye as it's easily located on Texas Street which is right on the light rail line. This a counter service restaurant with a small uncovered seating area on the sidewalk and then maybe 20 seats inside. I think a lot of people get their food to go. They also serve breakfast and have daily lunch and dinner specials. I ordered a fried shrimp po boy with fries for $14. Drinks here are all bottled including beer. My meal took about 15 minutes to arrive and was delivered in a plastic container. Everything was hot. The crinkle cut fries tasted very good being frozen but they were hot and salted. The amount of shrimp was massive as I couldn't see the bun beneath. Plenty extra shrimp to eat individually and then still make the po boy. I really liked the fried shrimp and they batter on them. The po boy was dressed with plenty of leftover shrimp however the bun is a foot long buttered and toasted hot dog bun. So you don't get your french bread fix here but it was still a very good tasting po boy. Also at a $14 cost it was a lot of food making it a real value. Nothing fancy here but I believe Little New Orleans does a good job of representing its namesake. I would be happy to return. read more

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I was in Houston this past weekend, staying downtown and wanted seafood. As a New Orleanian, I am always skeptical of New Orleans/ Cajun/ Creole themed restaurants outside of Louisiana, but I know we have a lot of transplants in Houston and Texas and figured I'd be safe here. Because my hotel was around the corner, I ordered online for pick up. When I came in the staff was friendly, and I saw many local favorites such as Big Shot cold drinks in the refrigerator. There is indoor and outdoor seating, so you can dine- in or do takeaway, and they are on all of the food delivery apps. I ordered potato salad, which wasn't terrible. It was topped with paprika, but was missing relish, salt, and seasoning. The gumbo was mid. It was filled with a lot of seafood which is good for the price, but also missed the mark flavor wise. The roux was not seasoned and there was no trinity in the gumbo. Maybe they use a browning gravy instead of housemate roux. The crawfish rolls were piping hot and good. They were filled with rice, cheese, and a few crawfish tails served with a cheesy dipping sauce. The beignets were also good! They too were hot and fresh with a food amount of powdered sugar. Peach cobbler was okay, tasted store bought, nothing to write home about. All in all, I found some items to be a hit and some to be a miss, and didnt capture true New Orleanian flavor, but would be an okay choice for someone who's never visited the city. read more

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The food was delish and the service was great. The food came out within 15 mins. It's not a fancy place, but definitely great food. We had the wings and shrimp basket. read more

Little New Orleans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great service and super reasonable prices!! Everyone was happy with their meal overall. My blackened red snapper and shrimp pasta was super yummy huge portion, would def come back while staying in DT Houston. read more

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Best beignets! Ordered from this place multiple times and they're delicious. Wish they were open on Sundays. Besides the desserts their fried fish & grits are delicious too. The workers work quickly. I love this place. read more

Little New Orleans - Entrance - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by Little New Orleans in downtown Houston to try something different. It was alright overall not bad, but not something I'd rush back for. I ordered the hot sausage breakfast sandwich, and it was just okay. The sausage itself didn't have that bold, satisfying flavor I was hoping for; kind of flat. The bread was toasted well, which I appreciated, but the sandwich as a whole just lacked that "it" factor to make it memorable. I also had the gumbo, and the flavor was definitely a step up!!! seasoned well with that signature Louisiana kick. It had a nice spice and richness to it. But for the price, the portion was small, and it barely had any rice, which made it feel more like a sampler than a full meal. Honestly, they could have been a little more generous with adding more food but it reminded me of something off the kids' menu. Not to mention the one crab leg I received was black on the inside when I bit into it. Definitely wasn't expecting that. Service was decent, nothing standout but quick enough. The ambience is very basic, more of a grab-and-go or quick lunch type of place than somewhere you'd sit and linger. In short, the food had some solid flavors, but the experience lacked consistency. The sandwich didn't impress, and the gumbo, while tasty, didn't deliver enough value for the price. If I'm nearby, I might swing by again to try something else, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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Ohhhh myyyy goodness! Staying near the restaurant and decided to try it. So glad I did. My shrimp po'boy and fries were so very good! I don't think you could get any better in New Orleans! Shrimp were huge, and my picture shows that there were so many! So good! read more

Little New Orleans - Shrimp Po'Boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Me and my coworker went for lunch and I got the pork chops and eggs. The pork chops were seasoned perfectly. The eggs cooked soft and not hard with a lot of flavor. The lady behind the counter was polite and the food came out quickly. It's downtown and looks like a hole in the wall. read more

I ordered the Ultimate Shrimp and Grits with grilled catfish. It was very flavorful with perfect portions. Definitely will order again! read more

Little New Orleans - Ultimate Shrimp Grits with grilled catfish. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

horrible service pasta has no flavor. Bread is soggy meat has no flavor and the banana pudding taste sour read more

Little New Orleans - The lady had a horrible attitude when she answered the phone. The red is soggy pasta has no flavor. Shrimp barely has flavor. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was a little hassle finding parking mostly because I'm not from the area but besides that the food was delicious! The cashier was nice, the restaurant was clean and nice, the food looked really good, they even gave me a bag of flaming hot Cheeto with my hot Cheeto boudin ball. read more

I ordered the Gumbo and I could not eat it! It had no flavor other than salt! So much salt! I could not eat it. I did order the beignets and those were edible so I had two of those and shared the rest. Will not be trying again. read more

Little New Orleans - Seafood gumbo- way over salted - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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First place I ate at in Houston. Was right around the corner from my hotel. Extensive menu, lots of seating available for you to sit down while you wait or enjoy the food fresh. Food was good! Hot and fresh. Pork Chops were seasoned and fried to perfection. The wait is just a little long, but everything is made to order so I don't mind! Staff were helpful and attentive though. I'm recommending this to anyone visiting the area looking for good food and good prices. read more

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Came here with my mom, HOLY this place is a hidden gem I swear. Crazy good crispy wings if you're looking for em, and great service too!. Definitely worth coming over to eat. read more

We were looking for late-night food in the downtown area and discovered this gem. The Bourbon Street Pasta with Catfish was really good; it was a bit cheesy but flavorful. The beignets were hot and fresh and tasty! The catfish was just okay, but the fries had good seasoning. The strawberry slush is good too for those hot Houston days.    Besides the beignets, I was impressed with the price for the portion. This was a lifesaver when you need something quick, cheap, and good without leaving downtown. read more

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LETS GOOOO. Quick review incoming. Needed something to eat before astros game and yelp said this place was legit. Came on a Friday around 5 ish. Short line Super friendly staff. Like other worldly friendly and helpful and chatty. All for it. They helped us order and pick the best things on menu. I went w 8 PC wing (half Cajun half lemon pepper) mac, stewed cabbage and fries. The food takes a lil bc there's only so many workers but the food is incredible. My wings were hot and crispy but not greasy. Fries were seasoned well and had a nice crunch. Mac was creamy and cheesey and my stewed cabbage had wonderful flavor. Just go guys. Menu is so big there's something for everyone do not be afraid. 5/5 love it read more

Little New Orleans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The beignets! If anything, visit for the best beignets in downtown! Be careful of the powdered sugar as you take in the aroma and bite down on this delightful treat! Other than the beignet, I also tried out their bourbon street burger, which was recommended to me by one of their staff, and it was such a good value for the price! I was able to split the burger over two meals due to the large quantity of meat and cheese and other ingredients present. The bread was the perfect softness, the meat and flavors just right, the only thing I believe could be improved upon would be the flavors of the fries, thus the four stars. For Cajun fries, I was expecting a bit more kick, and it certainly fell a bit short of that expectation. Don't let the small storefront fool you, do give this place a try if you are a fan of New Orleans cuisine! The staff are very sociable and made me feel right at home. The food are all freshly made and quick, so much so that you have to be careful not to burn yourself when handling the food (holding/biting). Overall great experience, and I think I have found a new favorite lunch spot while in downtown. read more

Little New Orleans - Bourbon Street Burger - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The beef is very tender, it's loaded with ingredients and flavor. This dish is very tasty and worth trying read more

Little New Orleans - Yakamein -absolutely delicious. It has a little twist that's different from the typical soy sauce based style but IT WORKS. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Eeeyyyuuuckkk! Do not waste your money! Cheese wiz sauce for Cajun Shrimp Pasta.. omg

First off this place is great not sure why it only has 3.5 stars. The food is made to order so be patient but its so good and flavorful. I got the bourbon breakfast this morning and some french toast because I cannot resist french toast. The woman at the counter was friendly and sweet. Would 100% go back to try some of their lunch and dinner entrees! We love a good casual shop. It was perfect read more

This ain't my first rodeo with this joint. But this time I ordered online and they didn't disappoint!!! I got 3 crawfish egg rolls and some red beans and rice. Ooowee. Flavorful and enough heat my head was sweating. The food was ready the minute I walked in the door and I said my name and my food was handed to me. I'll be back!! read more

Little New Orleans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Randomly stumbled upon this place and I'm glad I did. It was a cozy restaurant with both indoor and outdoor dining. The food was spectacular, I had the buffalo lemon pepper wings and fries. Highly recommend!! The daiquiris were good as well. The staff were very nice and helpful. Will definitely come back whenever I go back to Houston. read more

Little New Orleans - Buffalo Lemon Pepper Wings - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The owner is super sweet! And the food is consistent. Favorite menu items. Boudin balls Bourbon street pasta Beignets (amazing!!!) Veggie burger read more

The staff was extremely rude. I went there to spend my hard earned money and the girl working at the front acted like she was doing me a favor. She told me she was short staffed which I understood. Twenty minutes later I checked on my food and she yelled at me saying "I told you I'm short handed! Go ahead and cancel your order". The pasta was really bland, no flavor to it at all. The employees working there were all very unprofessional. The outside smells like urine because homeless people use the restroom on the wall. read more

I'm an avid reviews reader and trust me you want to take the advice of the reviewers. I was in town and this restaurant was nearby. We tried the gumbo and catfish and fries. I read a review how the shrimp in the gumbo was old and it turned out to be true, it was very mushy, it was able to be smashed with a spoon. Walking in there was a lady who was a really kind and the others folks in there were rude or stand offish. The fired catfish had the mushiest texture and in my opinion wasn't edible. Save your money. read more

Little New Orleans - Combo Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Staff was great. Food was good. Super crowds but the wait was acceptable. I would definitely return.

Alright let me tell you that you GOTTA eat here! Don't question it, think about it or anything just GOOOO! Eating this food right after work just hit different! There is so much flavor in everything I wish I could eat it ALL the time!!! The service is pretty fast given there are only 2 cashiers, they were on TOP OF IT! It's a pretty chill spot to eat some good NOLA food. I can't wait to come back and try something new! read more

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This was our first time visiting. We ordered the catfish with greens, and the other meal was a hamburger with fries. The food arrived hot, and the greens were well-seasoned. The catfish was a bit overcooked but still decent. Overall, we enjoyed the experience. It was a nice spot to try once. read more

Little New Orleans - Catfish and sides to go - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

Just ordered doordash from here, and got the bourbon street pasta and the pepper jack boudin balls this was my first time eating from here, and my last time. the food i received genuinely sucks to the point of me not even wasting my time eating it because it's a gross waste of calories. might as well eat something i'd enjoy if im going to indulge the boudin balls have literally no spice, seasoning or kick to it whatsoever. it tasted like i was chewing on air, no joke. the alfredo was they exact same--MID. no seasoning or kick to it. you can tell they used jar alfredo sauce from the store and didn't even bother to jazz it up, at all. On top of all of this, the portion size was a joke. read more

This food literally took me back to New Orleans!!! 10/10!! The catfish was fried to perfection and the crawfish plate was so fire . Mixed the hot sauce with creole sauce and I am never going back! read more

What's a great food without a superb customer service! Food:10/10 If you don't eat anything here at least get the Beignets it's heavenly delicious. Beignets not too sweet or heavy, it's worth the hype. Mac and Cheese well made, potato salad is delicious and very creamy. Service: Warm and happy people. Francis the lovely woman who takes your order is a fresh of breath air. Parking: Downtown Ambiance: Fast food like. Clean, sitting area inside and out. Will definitely come back here. Love from Los Angeles. read more

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I can tell this place is located in downtown Houston. The food is delicious, and the prices are very reasonable definitely worth it.

Such good food and super nice service! Beignets were really good and amazing banana pudding. Highly recommend! read more

I'm so glad my friend and I decided to stop by after walking past this place before. We both ordered shrimp and grits with the fish. I also got crawfish boudin egg rolls and my friend got bread pudding. The food was legit y'all! Highlights were the fish which was seasoned well, the egg rolls full of flavor, and the bread pudding--it was so good my friend closed her eyes and was in heaven when she tried it. We will definitely be back and look forward to trying the pork chops, red beans and rice and other dishes. read more

The sauce in the pasta tasted like plain melted cheese. The shrimp was very tiny. There was no flavor In the meat at all. It was cold. The boudain balls were dry and not fresh at all. Over cooked. I need compensation for this horrid meal. read more

Little New Orleans - Boudain Hot Cheeto Balls - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Sooooo I came in over the weekend with a friend and at that time wasn't hungry so I didn't really eat, but I tried a piece of his catfish from the poboy. I really liked that they have their own identity. It wasn't a traditional cornmeal fried fish. Ok ok back to the actual visit I was in the neighborhood for lunch so decided to pop in. It is a quaint space straight to the point but still inviting and has a New Orleans theme. You will also hear some dope music while you wait to dine in or take it to go. They also offer delivery which is poppping let me tell you that thing was going off. Regardless food comes out quickly and hot! So I got the buffalo lemon pepper wings with two sides. Which was more than enough and just added a boudin link for later or tomorrows lunch. So I won't be reviewing it outside of it is not made in house which is fine. The wings were perfect size breaded and crispy. The sauce and seasoning is everything you would want in a buffalo lemon pepper wings. They also provided a lemon wedge which I also used and it was chefs kiss. The Mac and cheese was good too. Well seasoned and cheesy. Most definitely gave me homemade vibes in a goooood way. The greens were tender and smokey there was a little meat in them unsure of it was ham hock or smoked turkey. I did like that again it was their expression of greens and not the same repeat flavor I have experienced through the city. This is a great option for lunch or dinner downtown on the go or just home cooked meal vibes. My coworker had etoufee which he demolished and during the first visit my friend enjoyed the portion and taste of his catfish poboy. That bread was perfect just by looking at it. So give them a try. Oh lastly service was good. Staff was very welcoming and pleasant each visit. read more

Little New Orleans - Buffalo Lemon Pepper 8 Piece Wings with Two Sides (greens and Mac n Cheese) Boudin Link - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

I googled "Beignets" in Houston and this place had the most authentic looking ones. I stumbled into one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in a LONG time. One, the beignets were divine. Like... do I owe my soul at the register kind of good. But I had the daily special for lunch... Smothered Pork Chops, rice/gravy, potato salad, cornbread. I took one bite and... WOW! I was shook. The pork chop was so tender I cut it with the spoon! The gravy was Louisiana perfect, smooth, full of flavor, a roux probably stolen from some nice grandmother somewhere on the Bayou. It isn't a fancy place, it has an easy simple atmosphere, great prices, and the food... cannot be beat! read more

Little New Orleans - Lord help me not eat them all at once. Amen - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Houston, Texas

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