Little New Orleans

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!

4 weeks ago

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.

a month ago

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.

a month ago

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!

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago