As someone with deep Creole roots from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, I don't take Cajun and Creole food lightly--it's in my blood. Herbert's Specialty Meats on Richmond near the Galleria instantly took me back home. The moment you walk in, the number of items from Louisiana is delightful Their boudin, seasonings, and prepared items reminded me so much of my grandmother's gumbo, boudin, and rich, slow-cooked stews--comfort food that warms your soul. You can taste the authenticity and love in everything they make. This is the kind of place that understands balance, spice, and tradition. Customer service was excellent--friendly, patient, and genuinely happy to help you find exactly what you're craving. There are tons of choices, whether you're stocking up for a cookout or just grabbing something to satisfy that Cajun craving. For anyone missing Louisiana flavors or wanting the real deal in Houston, Herbert's is a must-stop. It feels like a little piece of "The Boot" read more

Have been ordering/eating Herbert's food for 20+ years. Their stuffed chickens, boudin, étouffée, gumbo, stuffed jalapeños, stuffed fish, shrimp are all amazing! 100% recommend. They have 3 locations including the Woodlands & Dairy Ashford. I live in Phoenix and have it shipped. Great to have in the freezer to pop in the oven for a quick meal or to host a dinner party! Owners are great guys! The store has all kinds of goodies to take home. Love the atmosphere! read more

This place is quite the local legend that needs to be visited for any cajun or southern enthusiast. This time around, my wife and I decided to order food from their inhouse cafe. We got their daily special Jambalaya and their crawfish and stuffed chicken etouffee . Both of which is absolutely delicious! However, the best part of this place is its endless selection of Cajun/southern inspired butchery. Loaded with freezers and coolers, there are many selections to spice up your next bbq with something unique. Stuffed duck, stuffed chicken, stuffed pork, meat pies, turduckens just to name a few things. Pricing is reasonable but still on the higher end. Logical as you should pay for unique products. The staffing there remain cordial, but not overwhelming "nice". Its more of a "get in and get out" place. They're not much talkers. Do yourself a favor and try this place out! read more

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Missing authentic Louisiana cuisine and ingredients, have a dinner party where you want to wow your guest or just a big family dinner and you need a little help then Hebert's Specialty Meat has got you covered. They have a very big selection of Beef Satay, Stuffed Quail, Alligator, Crawfish Pies, DeBoned Chicken, Craklin', Andouille sausage, Stuffed Potato casserole, Rice dressing, Shrimp dressing, crawfish tails and more. If you need a little help they even provide cooking directions on their menu how to reheat or cook the meals desired. Do not forget about the deserts!!! Now all you need is a little zydeco music, refreshments and the party is on. read more

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THR STUFF CHICKEN IS AMAZING!!!! I always come in November to grab a few for Friendsgiving. They always have what i need! You can never go wrong with grabbing and of their selections of meats! read more

OK , I'm married to an Hebert so for his birthday I went and bought several steaks and a stuffed chicken, etc... I usually buy from H‑E‑B, but there is no comparison ! The filets and the ribeyes from Hebert's were tremendous. Tender and tasty the best we have had in quite a while. They are worth the price and the drive. I highly recommend them. read more

Herbert's is a must especially around the holidays. I especially love the rice dressing.

They have a huge selection of meats , and cuts of meats , they even have venison ! You can come here and have lunch too , lots of good things to eat here ! read more

Took the bus from school here just to get my first Turducken. Felt unwelcomed and immediately judged when the owner saw me through the window. He was watching me the whole time as if i was going to put a frozen box into my overpacked bookbag pregending to watch television but eyes focused on me I didnt have an appetite for bigotry this afternoon. But if the Turducken is good, I'll edit this review. read more

Changed plans for winter break and swung by Hebert's Meat Market for a quick meal. The deboned chicken stuffed with cornbread dressing was good, but the dressing was too moist for our liking. Green beans and corn sides were not our favorites. However, the boudin balls were spot on with a perfect meat to rice ratio. Also tried the chicken Diablo by mistake and was pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be back for the appetizers. read more

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This is the best Cajun food around! Frozen foods to go and hot lunches!! We always get the boudin balls, gumbo and a cornbread dressing stuffed chicken. It's amazing and leftovers are slim! Food is always seasoned on point. The location I go to is on Dairy Ashford just south of 10 in a strip mall across from Stafford High. read more

Hebert's Specialty Meats - No lack of chicken and sausage in the gumbo!! So good!! - Meat Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

The staff gave excellent service and demonstrated a genuine concern in response towards every question I had!

I haven't been to Herbert's in years. Location is close to my hair salon. I decided to stop and picked a few items . I love the have gumbo stock , I can add my own meat. Also purchased stuff shrimp and boudin balls. My only negative comment is rep doesn't acknowledge costumers entering the store. read more

Please let me know what yall think about Herbert's debonded turkey stuffed with their cornbread dressing. Does it taste like Thanksgiving? I'm hoping to know before I serve it to family. I read the ingredients which lists a good bit of meat content. I bought a separate package of it to taste ahead. It tastes good. But what's it like in a turkey? I hit all stars because I can't post a question without stars. read more

One of my all time favorite places to buy prepared foods and meats. Will has been helping me for YEARS AND THAT just adds to the experience.

This is the go-to destination for stuffed, debunked poultry, especially the legendary turducken. A no-nonsense location with efficient, pleasant staff, its space consists mainly of large refrigerator cases, one for frozen birds, the other for unfrozen. Prices are reasonable. Their fresh sausage, boudin and especially boudin balls are excellent as well. read more

2 Stars for bad service. I know we are in the mist of this horrible time with this Coronavirus but please, let's try and have some patience and get through this together. First time there and I had been wanting to go in this place for a while now. I pass it each time I head to Costco. This time, I made a point to go in because of all the shortage of meats in the grocery store. Wasn't sure what to expect but when I arrived and went inside, it was pretty bare and that was no surprise. I fully expected to see that however, I was not even been greeted by the little person in all black that was too busy with boxes to even look up at me. And I'm the only one in this store. Again, I know it's a crazy time but hey, I was there to purchase some meat and really needed the help. I didn't see anyone else working the store either. This person disappeared in the back and I disappeared back in my car. Oh well. Perhaps when this Coronavirus virus is all over with, they will magically have better service. read more

Your Houston closet to Louisiana best stuffed meat creole shop... Look no further... I have been frequenting this place for years and when I want a stuffed chicken or other fast and easy creole meal this is the place... All is always fresh and tasty... Seasoned to perfection... The crawfish sausage is the best among another favorite... Although they were out of stuffed cornis hens they still had a store full of other goodies... read more

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I'm from Lafayette, LA--and Hebert's in THE Cajun Specialty meats store of The South. Blessed to have so many locations in the Houston area. Everything and I mean everything is authentic, perfectly seasoned and AMAZING!! Load up!!!! read more

This little store is SOOOO AMAZING!! I love everything they have! So far I've tried their deboned chicken with crawfish dressing, deboned chicken with shrimp stuffing, and deboned chicken with broccoli & cheddar. Deeeelish!! I also love their meat pies, boudain balls, and gravy. Everyone needs to try this place. And you can easily freeze their items for later. You just pop it in the oven, bake, and serve. So easy! read more

Hot diggety dog! This place is bomb! I came on Christmas Eve right before lunchtime to pick up a duck--they had one with shrimp stuffing and another with crawfish stuffing (that weren't frozen)--I got the shrimp stuffed one so we could bake it immediately. The directions were super easy and the duck cane out perfect! Everyone loved it--we all agreed to make this duck in place if turkey for Thanksgiving, that's how good it was! The staff there is helpful and friendly, and there's a huge selection! Location is great! read more

Fun shopping; perhaps the best cajun culinary shopping experience in the Gulf Coast. Great flavors - fair value.

I am creating an account just to leave a review for this wonderful establishment. Herbert's Specialty Meats has a permanent place in my heart for bringing the deliciousness of Cajun food Culture II the heart of Houston. The stuffed chickens are fabulously delicious, but what I really enjoy about this establishment is how kind everyone has been. I've shopped here on multiple occasions, and have always received excellent customer service. In fact, on a slow day,I even received a free stuffed chicken. They truly go above and beyond with they are tasty Cajun food, and wonderful service. If you are looking for the Fixin's for a delicious cajun feast, look no further than Herbert's Specialty Meats! read more

We purchased their turducken for the holidays and it was outstanding. Everyone loved it - moist, tasty, and well seasoned. And it did not fall apart as others we have tried. Pricey but well worth it. And they have lots of other good offerings - gumbos, etc. read more

Yes! I was smart enough to buy a rice stuffed chicken for Thanksgiving and was quite pleased! So inexpensive and so easy. Throw it in the oven for a little over an hour, and out comes a juicy, well seasoned stuffed chicken. Amazing! I can't wait to try another chicken! Follow me on my way to Foodietown! http://britneygfoodie.yelp.com read more

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Stick to frozen hot plates has no flavor. I'm from New Orleans and Thas not Cajun. I've been going here for years during the Holidays frozen is Wonderful because I can add my Touch. read more

Your place to get your TurDucKen. A full sized one will cost you 67.00. The line was going out the door so you knew it was the place to be. Honestly, the TurDucKen was a DisAppointMent. It was way too much meat. Yes I said it. Plus the default stuffing isn't very good. It's a pork stuffing. Also the seasoning looked like it was all over this beast but after you cook it, it was pretty bland. I'll be doing a fried turkey next year. read more

Got the deboned chicken with crawfish and rice dressing. Followed instructions and cooked it at home. Also got the pork cracklings for $5 read more

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Disclaimer - I've only been here once, but I did get a lot of things to try. I'll review each one separately: Deboned chicken stuffed with jalapeno and crawfish. The best roasted chicken I've ever had. And so easy to prep too - 1 1/2 hours in the oven. The chicken was juicy throughout, and the stuffing was incredible. Boudin Balls. I've never had really spicy boudin balls so these were a first and they are really awesome! Crawfish etoufee. This was the reason why I came, but it's pretty expensive and the flavor is pretty mild compared to most restaurants. Crab au gratin. Cheesy and crabby goodness, but nothing too special. Probably wouldn't get it again. Can't wait to go back and try more they have to offer. read more

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Super clean meat store! Many choices of premarinated chicken, sides, and more! Definitely check this place out and give it a try. There's plenty of frozen and fresh to choose from. They also sell different types of seasonings. read more

I work just down the street from the Richmond location and was going to go to a grocery store, but decided to stop here, instead as I had never been inside. Got the stuffed catfish and pork chop for a reasonable price, Both were good, me leaning towards the catfish, but the chop had a ton of meat on it. I plan to visit this place and explore some more options. read more

I haven't visited the store personally because my parents usually pick up stuff for me. However, I've enjoyed everything I've tried. This Thanksgiving we got a turkey stuffed with crawfish rice. We have a stronger oven, so we didn't use the full cooking time. I would suggest keeping an eye on it with a thermometer. It was juicy, spicy, delicious, and deboned! The smallest size was 10 pounds. I've also tried the stuffed chicken...just as tasty : ). read more

The crawfish pies are a little pricey but they're so good. I aren't just to buy 8 of them.

I have tried just about everything there. It's all good and I am a terrible cook.. I don't know what more to add. read more

This my happy place! They have the best quality selection in Houston. Staff are incredible and everything is vacuum packed and super clean and fresh. I will miss the food counter at the Dairy Ashford location, but stocked up 10 days ago and will be restocking online for mail delivery tomorrow. I am sorry Germaine had a bad experience but she is obviously an absolute idiot outlier that was having a bad day. If you want to be a bbq hero this is the place to go. Make it your happy place. read more

I gotta say I was so ready to enjoy everything in this place but was shocked to find out the only speavialty meat was pork. It comes in many forms but for a person who doesn't eat it, things we not so much fun. I didn't end up with a stuffed chicken but it wasn't special. I'm sure pork eaters may enjoy but I was unimpressed. read more

****Attention Fellow Yelpers and Anyone Reading This Review****** I am obligated to inform you that this review was not written by me. This review is a collaboration of the little people that live in my belly. The views expressed in this review are not necessarily mine. (Oh and they are Cajun...) Laissez les bons temps rouler!!!! Hebert's is a meat market on Richmond near 610. Close your eyes and consider the possibilities of a succulent pork loin stuffed with cream cheese or crawfish dressing and then wrapped lovingly in strips of thick, juicy bacon.... Are you there? This place is amazing. From beautiful quail to boneless chickens to the coveted turducken... Yes, that is a duck stuffed in a turkey! Everything is seasoned perfectly and everything is delicious! You can get your meat refrigerator fresh or frozen. These guys will even sit and discuss with you (with a Cajun twang) the best ways to ensure your meat is cooked perfectly! I bought the stuffed quail wrapped in bacon and put them on my smoker. Three words, Dee-Lish-Us! If you have a big order, call ahead. If you want to be created, call ahead. If you were invited to New Orleans and had dinner in the Quarter - they probably sell whatever you ate! Let the good times roll!!! read more

If you need a turducken, look no further, this is the place to get it. Heberts! (It's french/creole, so pronounced 'A-bear') That's right folks, a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken. All deboned. Laissez le bon temps rouler! When the thing is cooked, the fat from the duck congeals the birds together, so it is relatively easy to slice. For the past several years, my family has gone here during the holiday season to get the stuffed deboned chickens. Chicken isn't really my thing so the whole deboned thing is amazing to me. Just have to pop it in the oven, then eat it. My favorite is the chicken with crawfish and rice dressing. Inexpensive for $12. The Turducken is $60+. I've tried their boudin (I love boudin). Theirs is great, however if given the choice, I prefer to get mine at a mom & pop place east of Port Arthur. read more

I usually review restaurants, so I must mention that this is a store..like a local butcher! No hot stove, no microwave, no nothing. Everything is either cold in the meat section or the frozen section. It is basically a convenient cajun grocery store! Turducken - this is their specialty! And also other stuffed meats! Their website is quite helpful with what they serve...which is some good ol' cajun food. Being a Louisiana girl, I was craving some gumbo, meat pies and crawfish pies. I went here on a Saturday and was comfortable all around. It is a small shop with fridges and freezers all around with Zatarains and New Orleans seasoning packages throughout the store. I picked up the frozen gumbo, 3 meat pies, and one turducken stuffed with ground pork. In a matter of weeks, my hubs and I cooked everything according to directions and it all tasted like home. I would NOT recommend the meat pies because they are not as spicy/flavorful as the ones you get at the corner store in NOLA. But everything else is just as good. Forget driving 5 hours to NOLA...I can just go to Herberts and get my fix for NOLA!! YAY!! read more

Hebert's where have you been all this time?! Oh, in that grungy little strip center off 610 and Richmond Ave next to the Chinese restaurant. As a late bloomer to the wonders of Cajun food, my interest was piqued when I heard about Hebert's last year, but the only location I knew of was OTL (outside the loop), which might as well be BFE (bum furkey Estonia), as far as I'm concerned. Well, this Thanksgiving, thanks to Yelp and the awesome reviewers that proliferate, needin' to get their opinions out, I find out we ITLers (inside the loopers) are blessed to have an Hebert's within the loop, if not right on the cusp of 610 itself. Hebert's specializes in turducken and all kinds of stuffed fowl, fish and meat. I, on the other hand, am over the moon about their crawfish and shrimp pies. I was determined to get some for our Thanksgiving dinner this year and at $3.75-$4.25 a pie, why not pick up several? Waaay better than a Hot Pocket. These pies are a puff pastry encasing crawfish or shrimp in a bechamel sauce. Heat them up at 400 degrees in the oven for about 30 minutes, per the directions (all of their food is frozen and comes with directions for cooking). Oh, be sure to cut a little slit on top of the pie before you bake it or you may have a crustacean explosion with a flat puff pastry when you open your oven. The pie, with a nice salad makes a good, simple dinner. One pie is about the size of your hand and very filling, what with that rich bechamel sauce. Hebert's also sells quarts of crawfish or shrimp etouffee, crawfish or shrimp fettucine, stuffed crab, boudin balls, and just a whole lotta stuff that will put on the weight. read more