Shaquetta Johnson
Had this place on my itinerary when I came for the Cardi B concert and omg, I was not disappointed! I had to order more to take back to Mississippi honey! Everybody was friendly and the service was FAST! And the food was phenomenal! Glad I decided to try them out! Loved the fish and grits! Loved the beignets too! Better than cafe du monde in New Orleans in my opinion! I will be back my next time in Houston!
… moreAmber Prejean Cook
Tiny spot in downtown Houston, but the Cajun flavor is loud and proud. Little New Orleans may not take up much square footage, but it fills the whole block with soul. We went on Fat Tuesday and let me tell you, that gumbo was dark, rich, and packed with depth. The jambalaya came in swinging, bold seasoning, perfect heat, zero shortcuts. Big Louisiana energy in a small Houston space.
The gentleman running it, I believe the manager, was super friendly and hands on. He knew customers by name, joked around, checked on tables, and made everyone feel seen. He’s from Louisiana himself, so when he and my husband started talking about their Louisiana roots and heritage, it wasn’t small talk. It was pride. It was home.
Small place. Big Cajun flavor. Real hospitality. Five stars all day.
… moreThe Bayou Casuals
Y’ALL. I just about wept over how good this food was. We over-ordered and I’m glad we did so we could all share. Everything tasted just like home. The seafood platter was cooked just right, the shrimp and grits had perfectly seasoned juicy shrimp and the creamiest grits, the seafood gumbo was so flavorful, the po boy was packed full with shrimp (I’d already eaten at least 4-5 before the photo)… but let me shout from the rooftops to y’all about the yaka mein. This is now in my top 3 dishes I’ve eaten in Houston. I have been missing yaka mein for 20 years and this is the BEST I have ever had, including Louisiana. Spiced just perfectly, the beef absolutely melts in your mouth, the shrimp have the right kick, it just tastes gorgeous. I almost didn’t want to share but everyone at the table needed to taste a little bit of that heaven.
And LORD THE BEIGNETS. These are true New Orleans beignets. Pillowy soft with plenty of powdered sugar.
Service was excellent, everyone was friendly even though the orders were really starting to pick up. The atmosphere was cozy, not a ton of seating so you won’t want to bring a big crew for a sit-down (you will want to bring them for to-go orders though). The music was great. Everything had that vibe of true New Orleans – the parts that are real cooking instead of touristy.
Now that I’ve found this place, I’ll be here as much as possible. Might load up my Q Card so I can take the train. (Parking can be tough but we came on a Wednesday, so we got lucky enough to find a space on the street, but there’s a garage right behind it around the corner.)
If you miss New Orleans food, THIS IS YOUR SPOT. THEY DAT!! I can’t wait to eat these leftovers tomorrow for real.
… moreK W
Angelia is awesome! I complained that the etoufee is gross. It tastes just like the type of gravy typically used for smothered pork chops. Angelia was super nice and made everything right! She let me exchange it for something else. The greens are really good. The fish is really good and the black bean burger and fries are also really good. If you stop by, you can definitely order one of these and its pretty good!
… moreChandell Garcia
Little New Orleans DID NOT MISS! In fact they never do. I frequent this spot quite often and order the étouffée at least twice a week. My son and I love this dish and he loves the red beans as well. I’m a New Orleans native and this dish is one of my favs and always on point. I will definitely continue to support this business.
… moreMoe
I traveled to Houston on Wednesday 9/17 for business and was looking for a good place to eat. I was really exhausted and did not feel like leaving my hotel so I looked for a place that had Door Dash. I was looking for something different other than the usual chinese, burger, or sub-joint, when I happened to stumble upon Little New Orleans. Man Oh’Man, did I not make a mistake. I am from NJ but have been in NM for 18 years. I have also traveled the lower 48 states 3 times never been to AK or HI and really have no interest because of their overbearing expensiveness. Back to my review. So, I perused the menu at LNO and landed on there favorites which was the Bourbon St. Pasta, Crawfish Egg rolls, and for desert Beignets. All were absolutely delish. If anyone travels to Houston and you are with a significant other than try these three items. They shall not disappoint. I was alone and could not finish. Unfortunately, the servings were too large for one person to eat all three items. This is not a complaint, it’s a compliment. Had I lived in Houston, I would have had lunch or dinner the next day for sure. Because there is no way I would have given it away. But I did, it did not go to waste. I was a head Chef at a seaside resort in NJ in the late 80’s thru early 90’s this place has a lot going for it. When I ‘m back in Houston I will be back! Keep it Up!
… moreRaymond Sweet
This lil spot is actually pretty decent. Marked down on atmosphere, because it’s too crowded and has to much in it. In my 4 day visit I came here twice. It was around the corner from my hotel so it was close and convenient to Club Quarters hotel, JW Marriott and AC hotel amongst others. The Northline I think it’s recline passes it. It is downtown so you won’t be able to park nearby. Food is fattening so you need to walk anyways. So, first day I had the oxtail. Great flavor. But they were sliced thin not whole bones. Like thin as in the whole plate would make 1 big bone. I guess at 19.99 that make sense. But disappointing. Mac and cheese was really great and the greens appeared to be fresh from the garden. But not sure if they tasted fresh. They weren’t bad, but still not amazing. Salt level was average. As always could tone down a bit. The second visit I had the shrimp and catfish plate. Again, they do things to accomplish their task, but may upset customers. They say 3 pieces, but the sizes are all different. Stop being deceptive. The shrimp were all a nice size. Everything was perfectly seasoned and not too salty. Coleslaw was hot and disgusting. Not sure why they put cold Coleslaw in a hot plate. Fries were nice. Of course out of a bag. Hush puppies were nice too. If you’re not going to make it fresh don’t sell it. Perhaps slim down your menu. That will allow you to focus on making great fresh food vs having to do things just because it’s on the menu. The hypnotiq daiquiri was nice and strong. Not too sweet. The peach cobbler was stellar. Crust not cake. Just the right amount peaches to crust. They could have allowed it to brown a little bit. Stop carrying the chocolate cake. It doesn’t taste like anything. Like someone added chocolate powder to a recipe without adding the coffee that brings out the rich flavor.
… moreAlicea B.
Door dashed this order it was so good. This place is a must.. The Order was packed well. My husband swears it was the best burger he has ever consumed. The gumbo was full of meat and the taste was spot on.
… moreRachel Scott
Came here with family from Louisiana and we enjoyed everything we tried. Oxtails with rice and gravy, black eyed peas and greens were seasoned well. Cajun pasta, wings, yakamein, red beans and boudin balls all met expectations.
… moreLayth Rehman
Visiting Houston from DFW and it just happened to be Mardi Gras. Stopped in for a Shrimp Po’Boy and was served some of the best Cajun I’ve had! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
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