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    Gumbo Mama

    4.7 (25 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

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    Ann P.

    Tucked inside a gas station in a questionable area near the med center is a Cajun influenced southern soul food menu with flavors that will knock your socks off. I was initially hesitant to enter due to the location and vagrants congregating in the parking lot but was greeted at the door by the gas station attendant who held the door open for me and closed it behind as I entered (possibly locked it too). The sweetest lady (I think Gumbo mama herself) greeted me and immediately told me about the specials they were offering and told me that all new customers got a free slice of cake. She was so pleasant and excited to have me there, it was genuinely touching and you can feel how much care she puts into her food and business. I decided to just try the seafood gumbo and the cake slice. The cake didn't even make it home. So moist and the sugary crust was perfection. The gumbo was absolutely delicious. Thick and flavorful and full of bite sized sausage and small shrimp. I ate it when I got home after a 30+ min drive and it was still nice and hot. The medium wasn't very big, maybe 6-8 oz, but still very filling. I would say prices are more than I was expecting to find for a gas station but the food and service are high quality. There are a few stools at the counter if you can't wait and want to eat it there. Definitely recommend and will return!

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    Courtney M.

    I finally made it & the reviews are true! Ms. Tina is the sweetest! And the food is OMG too good! Haven't had good food at a gas station since I left Louisiana #iykyk I initially went in for fried fish but the Gumbo Mama Burger was calling my name! The patty was well seasoned and THICCCC! And that secret sauce is unlike any other on the market!! Even the fries were delicious 10/10 would recommend & will definitely be back!

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    For a place with Gumbo in the title the service, atmosphere, and gumbo were terrible. Do not recommend!

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    A little out of the way but great food! Had the lunch special fish poboy. Nice big filet!

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    3 years ago

    Gumbo was excellent, can't wait to try the other items on the menu!! Mama was nice and her gumbo is the truth!!!

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    2 years ago

    The owner is very pleasant and inviting!!!! The food is amazingly good and super fresh!!! And she love what she does!!!!

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    4 years ago

    DELICIOUS food and kind service! It's in the gas station so you have to look for it but it's so worth it. Will be back for sure

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    4 years ago

    Of course the gumbo was great, but you have try the gumbo mama pasta and gumbo mama burger!!

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    4 years ago

    hey h town listen up if you like gumbo with a real ruax go by here and tellem i sent you best damn gumbo in town period.

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    I would say prices are more than I was expecting to find for a gas station but the food and service are high quality.

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    10/10 everything was top notch. Flavor was perfect. Texture was perfect…read more Parking was in a garage but they will validate for u. Just grab a ticket at the hostess desk on your way back to the garage. When u go down to the first floor. U will go out the door and Eunice is next door on the left side. . I will say the portions are very small but the flavor is excellent. We had gumbo, biscuit and burrata and duck poppers. The duck poppers were the size of ur finger ( if ur a small woman and there were 5 of them). The etoufee was very good. But for $43 it's pretty pricey. U do get shrimp cooked 2 ways. And the flavors were so good. I have no complaints about any foods at Eunice. In fact, I will be back for some of this delish food!! Yall need to try it.

    Eunice was absolutely incredible from start to finish! The ambiance is so amazing and our service…read morewas equally exceptional. We began with the cast iron cornbread, Cajun poppers, and chargrilled oysters, and every appetizer was packed with flavor. The cornbread was warm and delicious, the Cajun poppers were a standout, and the chargrilled oysters were cooked perfectly. For our entrees, we ordered the shrimp etouffe and the filet and frites. The etoufee was pretty good, though not my favorite. The filet was tender, perfectly cooked. Even the cocktails were delicious! Everything we tried was memorable, and the entire meal exceeded our expectations. I would absolutely return and highly recommend Eunice!

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    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

    Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition

    4.4
    (314 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    I'm not a big COOKED seafood fan, but I really wanted to make good use of some Houstonians'…read morerecommendations. I was told yo go to Josephine's! There was no wait, since we went pretty early. Around happy hour time! I got an Art Car IPA, which was served very cold and refreshing... about as refreshing as IPAs can be. The staff helped us through the menu, and I decided to go with the shrimp and grits, with the warning that it wasn't the traditional shrimp and grits. It came out rather quickly and I thought it was delicious! The grits were nice, creamy, and flavorful, and the shrimp was very tender.

    Another great spot for happy hour bites and bevs! Happy hour is Monday-Friday 5-6:30pm with $1.50…read moregulf oysters, $8 cocktails, and $8 select wines. They also have some food specials. My first happy hour visit I tried their Mississippi-style chicken on a stick (good, but I prefer San Antonio's milanesa version dipped in pickled jalapeno juice). But standouts at Josephine's, for me, are the: :: Smoked redfish dip--we sometimes order two because my boyfriend powers through this app. :: Blue Crab Rice Bowl--a lot of fun flavors going on and it's very filling. Make it an entree. :: And of course, their oysters. I'm an oyster happy hour girlie! Check out my Yelp list of oyster happy hours: https://www.yelp.com/collection/ZhuQbFKQfzO2TR6QFYMc0w/Oyster-Happy-Hour :: The beau loves their pea salad; said it's just like his grandma used to make. I don't fully rec the the jerk fish collars, as this dish has a lot of bones and it's hard to eat. They have indoor and outdoor seating, a great cocktail list--they've got frozen margs and frozen sidecar.

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    Inside - back area seating
    Banana Pudding-$10. Would've loved more cookies! Rich and filling!
    Banana Pudding-$10. Would've loved more cookies! Rich and filling!
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    Zydeco Louisiana Diner

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    4.4
    (296 reviews)
    13.5 mi
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    Marty, Marty, Marty.... By some awesome quirk of fate, my…read morefriend John and I happened past this quaint little Diner in downtown Houston on our way to a meeting. Just before closing, we had the place to ourselves and got to shoot the S with the owner who gave us its very cool history. 38 years in, and a few miles on his ledger, Marty still cranks out some fabulous food! The place was like walking into the 50's, with the old school metal tables and ample linoleum. I LOVE Louisiana cooking, and it couldn't have been more authentic. The only problem I had with my shrimp gumbo is the bowl was too small (actually a filling portion) and loaded with succulent, tender shrimp. Yummmmm! The cornbread was sublime and dipping it in the gumbo was killer! John had a Po Boy and said it was heavenly. The fries were obviously fresh cut and perfect. We finished with the bread pudding as we are both connoisseurs, and boy did it not disappoint. Thank You for yet another 5 star experience and a return visit will be on the horizon! Cheers, JimG

    This place is really delicious. I'm a creole/cajun food lover and am always excited to try new…read morecajun spots in town and this place immediately became a return spot. Their shrimp basket- definitely use the table seasoning (the orange one is the cajun one) to give the fries a kick and flavor but the shrimp doesn't need it! It's sooo tasty and complex kinds of savory. Also not super heavy nor greasy. The catfish is also yum, cornmeal kind of batter. I'd rec the hot sauce for it. Love the crisp and how it's fried to perfection. Fried chicken was devoured by husband in 3 minutes. The guy at the counter was cool and friendly and loved his vibe. It's In a neat part of town where you can watch htown traffic go by or watch the rain pour. I ended my Yelp review absence streak just to post this review. It's awesome!

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    The Rouxpour

    The Rouxpour

    3.9
    (710 reviews)
    23.2 mi
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    I don't know why it took me so long to come here. This Rouxpour (there are more than one) is…read morelocated adjacent to Memorial City Mall on the Gessner side of the mall near the old ice rink. Inside it's a nice restaurant with an upscale feel to it. I ordered a house salad for $9 to start and the Pasta Rosa entree for another $28. The salad arrived first with a generous amount of romaine lettuce with diced tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots and chopped eggs on top. With my chosen ranch dressing it was a good tasting salad. The Pasta Rosa dish had sliced Parmesan strips on top of penne with shrimp, crawfish and sausage for the protein with mushrooms and a tomato cream sauce. This meal initially tricked me. My first impression was that while there was plenty of protein the taste of the tomato cream sauce was lacking some flavor. I expected more. However as I kept eating and getting beyond the top layer of the food the flavor increased significantly. I think that the proteins caused the sauce in the lower half of the dish to create more punch. This dish got better and better and I changed my mind. It turned out to be a very good tasting and filling meal. Finally the table service was very good too. P.S. I also tried part of another appetizer which was the bar b q shrimp for $16. They were tasty. I like Rouxpour and would return. My only negative is that their prices are a little on the high side in my opinion.

    I don't even live in Houston, but my LOVE for Rouxpour is real…read more I've only been during happy hour, but they do. not. miss. The vibes? Incredible. The music? YEAH, they understood the assignment. The gumbo is finger‑licking good -- argue with somebody else about it. I get the seafood version minus the sausage, and I clear that bowl every time. The Chargrilled Rockefeller? That's the one you call your mama about. Big, flavorful, perfect. And the deviled eggs... listen. I don't even like deviled eggs, but these? My mouth is literally watering thinking about them. Smooth, creamy yolk, perfectly seasoned shrimp on top -- a combo I didn't know I needed. The crab cakes? Chef's kiss. Packed with fresh crab, and that aioli is doing exactly what it needs to do. The only miss for me was the crab and asparagus -- it just wasn't giving. No flavor, no cohesion... just no. The crème brûlée is delicious, but I'm still wishing they made beignets. Now the drinks? Top 2 and not number 2, do you hear me? The Mexican Martini and the Texas Blueberry Martini -- TEA. (Yes, the little tea‑finger gesture is happening.) And the staff? Amazing. I actually found out I was laid off while I was sitting at happy hour, and the way they comforted me... You would've thought they'd known me for years. They turned one of my hardest moments into something warm and memorable. I'll never forget that. Rouxpour has my whole heart.

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    Awesome bar
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    One dozen oysters
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