7 Houston Foods Every Visitor Should Try Before Leaving Texas
March 10, 2025
Houston is one of the most diverse food cities in America. If you're visiting, here are seven bites you have to try.
1. Cajun & Creole seafood
Louisiana's influence runs deep here. Try fried lobster & seafood rice or blackened catfish.
2. Shrimp & grits
Gulf shrimp over creamy grits — Southern comfort at its best.
3. Chicken & waffles
Sweet meets savory. At Gotti's, we serve it on a red velvet waffle.
4. Boudin
Rice and pork sausage with Cajun spice — try it as boudin balls or egg rolls.
5. Texas steak
A bone-in ribeye is a Texas rite of passage.
6. Wings
Houston takes its wings seriously. Order them Cajun.
7. A Houston cocktail
End the night with a Watermelon Lemon Drop in EaDo.