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    3.8 (112 reviews)
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    Monica D.

    The Best Stop is a must visit if you love Cajun flavors. There's a great variety of hot and cold items, and everything felt fresh and well prepared. The chicken crackling was especially delicious, and the boudin balls were hot and flavorful. We even got to sample a few things. The store and restrooms were clean, parking was easy, and the staff was friendly.

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    Tiffany S.

    **********BOUDIN HEAVEN************ The customer service coupled with the flavoring of the food is the reason people drive 1-3 hours to try BOUDIN, CHICKEN CRACKLING PORK CRACKLING, BURGERS and BOUDIN BALLS. The moment you walk into the door, a employee is greeting you with an authentic smile and warm welcome. Then you are overjoyed with the FREE SMELLS and SAMPLES. From hot food to frozen food you can surely get your DOWN SOUTH fix of the country flavoring and down home cooking. My favorite of course is the WARM CHICKEN CRACKLING and PEPPERJACK balls. They are absolutely delicious and taste homemade just like the original location. I merely need my fix often and it never fails. The SMOKED BOUDIN, vs the REGULAR BOUDIN, I prefer the smoked but it's pepper flavored is surely kicked up a notch. It is more dense compared to the regular which is more wet and flavored. My recommendation is pairing them with the FLAVORED CRACKERS. Oh my goodness you will not regret the drive or choice of food. Now let me talk about these burgers. They are pure ground beef with some of the best mixtures to make your mouth savor and bite your finger if you are not careful. The special bread has a slight sweet flavor; however, you can always substitute for regular bread if necessary. I am always asking to make changes and I am please most of the time. Ii have to admit there have been room for improvements through customers feedback. If you are just needing A CAJUN FIX, I will be the first to say try some of the fresh food which requires preparation at home. There is a huge variety and great choices. The team is lead by one of the best executive teams. Alexa the marketing director is so kind and sweet. Aaron the general manager is always willing to lend a helping hand. DON"T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT...............TRY IT FOR YOURSELF.

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    Leah W.

    I've been wanting to try this place ever since I saw on social media they had a location in Katy and that I don't have to drive all the way to Louisiana lol. I didn't try much on my visit as I was in a hurry but I do want to return and try more items! From what I did try everything was great! The hospitality was also welcoming and friendly. I told the employee assisting me it was my first time and with no hesitation he offered me nice samples of the mild, smoked and original boudin. They were all tasty and flavorful but I opted for the mild as I didn't want any spice! The meat to rice ratio was perfect and it was moist and flavorful so I don't have any complaints. I also tried a sample of the chicken cracklin and i'm so mad I didn't get any cause it was sooooo good!! If you're a fried chicken skin lover you would really enjoy them. Whatever cajun seasoning they sprinkled on top of them was really good too. I would come again and take my time to look and shop around but overall I had a great experience!

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    Rachel M.

    I love me some boudin from Scott, Louisiana! I had a craving for something different but "light" (not a full meal) of the snack nature. But..we are in Katy so I didn't know what to expect. The employees were attentive & helpful. The boudin balls were interesting. I've had them from another popular stop in Scott & these were a different consistency than what I am familiar with. Almost like there was a gravy mixed in. They were spicy & fresh. The cajun mayo was $1.50 extra/not included which was a slight bummer but such is the cost of doing business; nothing is free. I want to go back to try their regular boudin but I don't think I'll go out of my way to get the boudin balls again.

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    Ashlee G.

    Visiting Katy we stumbled upon this place after seeing a TikTok video and had to check it out for ourselves. We got there and there was no line or wait, the person taking orders told us there was new things being put out that was fresh. We looked at menu we wanted the pork cracklings but was $30 a lb!! We wanted to really try the chicken cracklings and we got 1/2lb, we also ordered smoked boudin and I wanted to try the red beans and rice. The smoked boudin wasn't as smoky as I would like and it was very spicy 6/10. The chicken crackling 10/10 and the red beans and rice were 10/10 great place to stop and check out

    JJ J.

    Excited to have a new 'stop' for amazing fresh Cajun food, especially loved the smoked boudin, amazing smoke & decent amount of spice and so good I basically finished in one bite...but they also have fresh pork & chicken crackljngs double fried (breaded/battered) & bagged (chicharrones to my lay LA indoctrination). Crawfish pie was ridiculous too! They do king cakes in Jan/feb & also 4th of July time, fyi. No cafe du monde but community coffee is also a great chicory coffee they have here, not sure if it's a blend of chicory here but most commonly community brand is...Staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating answering all my stupid questions and letting me have samples of everything, lucky me! Def plan on making this a regular stop for the chicharoones, boudin & friendly folk!

    Min L.

    The gumbo ($9 for a bowl) was pretty good, but a little salty. I wish they had more food options from the kitchen besides deep fried dishes. Will definitely need to try the boudin, sausage, cracklings, and other cajun food offerings on our next visit. The dining area unfortunately smells like cigars due to the tenant next door.

    All this for 14 dollars SMH even charge for the crackers
    Game S.

    Overpriced Boudain was good this place was okay I wouldn't come back definitely not worth it it's crazy they charge 2.00 for a dipping sauce of mayo RIP OFF

    Rex C.

    I wanted to stop by this spot in Louisana but I never did. Come to find out they opened one in Katy Texas. I was pretty happy to stop in. The customer service is top notch! Everyone was very attentive! Food: I really liked the bacon, egg sandwich. Tasted very good. Full of flavor. The smoked boudain was top notch! Very good and full of flavor. Reminded me a lot of Burt's meat market. The red beans and rice was very good as well. The pepper jack boudain ball was full of flavor. I'll definitely stop in and get more smoked boudain. That was definitely my favorite. I'll be back soon.

    Thomas H.

    In the few times, I've traveled in Louisiana....I have always stopped at the "Cajun Market". Usually for some cracklins and other supplies for the smoker. Now I don't have to travel too far. I enjoyed the Chicken Cracklins and the smoked boudin. It had a great smoke flavor and some kick! It had flavor and spiciness. I did enjoy the PJ boudin ball biscuit. Anything breakfast-wise, I'd get in form of a breakfast sandwich. The bacon order was small for the price. Other than boudin and sausage, they got plenty of products to choose from. I'll definitely be stopping back.

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    Susan P.

    Not always possible to run to Louisiana to get some of your favorite Cajun treats but now you can just head to Best Stop in Katy. This is a beautiful store and cafe that serves all things Cajun. We grabbed a pork chop, some chicken cracklings, pork cracklins and a special order of unseasoned only salted cracklings for the wimp in the group (me!) and then threw in some boudin rolls with pepper jack. Service is super friendly and the food is the star. Just like that I was transported to Lafayette.

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    Ashley B.

    Hello, my name is Ashley B. Let's get started with the review. I had a taste for some spicy Boudin and this was the closest location to me and it was so good. I ended up getting the smoked Boudin, which was very delicious and the original which was spicy. I was able to take care of my taste for boudin and will be back next time.

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    Alphonse W.

    Now they know they was wrong for that grit-rice!!!! Ugh, the grits had no love and was super dry and just horrible. Everything else was ok. I guess they are not known for their breakfast.

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    Had the boudin tonight, not impressed. Had better from other places plus it was way too spicy. I like spicy but this was a bit much.

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    Everyone is so nice and the chicken cracklin is top tier! I stop every time I'm on that side of town

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    Boudin smoked is always tasty, friendly servers as always, place is nice and clean. I'm usually in and out with no complaints

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