Zydeco Louisiana Diner
| Address: | 1119 Pease St, Houston, TX 77002, USA |
| Phone: | +1 713-759-2001 |
| Site: | zydecolouisianadiner.com |
| Rating: | 4.6 |
| Working: | 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 11AM–2PM 5–9PM Closed |
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Jonathan Nassar
Came here on the advice of a friend - I cant believe this place has been hiding from me all these years! Its only open three hours a day, but its worth making a special trip. I think their sauces are a tiny bit sweeter than youll find at other Cajun places, but what sets them apart is that they dont cover up the flavor of the delicious seafood in the dishes. Everything really sings - and dont skip the corn bread either. This might be the best Cajun place Ive ever been to.
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D. Deville
Being a Louisiana native, I am skeptical of any place not on Louisiana which claims have good Louisiana food. Zydeco is one of the rare instances of good Louisiana food. Service is done mostly cafeteria style, though there are plates to order as well. The cafeteria menu changes daily. The men behind the counter are pretty deep Cajun, so if youre not from Louisiana you may have trouble understanding them when the area is loud. It is all good, especially the cornbread.
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Stefan Zajic
I was in Houston for a conference, and this spot was one of the food highlights. I went there for lunch. Food is served cafeteria-style. I had the chicken & sausage jambalaya, with sides of okra and cabbage, and jalapeno cornbread, plus a strawberry lemonade. Everything was delicious, just right. The staff were grumpy, but its the kind of place where that adds to the atmosphere. If I were ever in Houston again, Id go back.
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Greg Rumpff
The place is long on atmosphere. Tables that look out of a 50s diner, various Louisiana nicknacks, and a mixture of 50s/60s R&B and "swamp pop" on the speakers. The shrimp poboy was wonderful with crusty bread and a nice portion of shrimp, well seasoned fries and I enjoyed the fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade to drink. Dessert was absolutely orgasmic bread pudding. Yum yum yum. Make this a stop if youre in Houston.
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Graeme Martin
I have been to Zydeco multiple times. Every time, the food is gut-busting good and full of flavor. I have taken several friends here, and we always have a great time. Zydeco looks inside like a real joint. Service is very kind and swift, and the prices reasonable. I have been to other "cajun" places, but nothing compares to the real thing: Zydeco.
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John Bankston
Excellent Cajun food. Well established and great location. Huge portions of food and drink. Very friendly staff. Buffett style with a daily specials and full menu. Crawfish when in season. Good sweet tea and strawberry lemonade. Take credit cards. Have catering available and take out.
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Logan Howell
Top notch Southern/Cajun cuisine. Place looks a little rundown from the outside but dont let that fool you. My wife said she has never had so much shrimp in a basket before. They have a daily meal served cafeteria style and a menu cooked to order.
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Jeffica
I will always come here for my crawfish craving. It was amazing. Not only is the food great but the friendly service is the cherry on top. I highly recommend this place, the setup is like a small town restaurant feel in east downtown! Amazing!
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Derick Wright
Great little Cajun place. Home cooked food with great flavor. Best Cajun food in Houston, but they are only open for lunch. I love their stuffed pork chops and their fried chicken. They also make a strawberry lemonade that is awsome. Yum!
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Andrew Alden Miller
Real good spot with counter service, good prices and very good food. Cornbread killed, and I dont usually freak out for beans, but damned if those black eyed peas werent delicious. Poboys looked great too, kinda wish I got one.
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Voynette Mills
After reading all the great reviews I decided to try. Didnt even get to taste their food because the uninterested server had the most horrible attitude ever! I refuse to spend my money somewhere Im obviously not welcomed.
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Khang Tran
Came here with a friend to try their food and really liked their fried shrimp po boy. Very rustic feel to the place, which was pretty nice. Wouldnt mind going back to try something different.
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kenneth reitz
Excellent food and irreplaceable Cajun culture you wont find anywhere else so close to Downtown. Be sure to get their before the lunch rush or youll be waiting 15+ minutes in line.
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Susan Sibille
Best Cajun Diner in Houston. Love the shrimp poboys and Moms crazy about your seafood courtbuillion! (Marty, by the way, Aunt Sue says hi and Im doing great thanks to your food!)
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Nathan Vrubel
As close to New Orleans food at this price range as you can get in Houston. The bread for a PoBoy is close. Etoufee is pretty solid, and the okra and tomatos is quite excellent.
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Arthur Wise
The baked chicken is my go to here. Always good. House lemonade is great also. I tried the chocolate cake for the first time and it satisfied my craving. Great place!
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James Collier
Love this place and it is hard to go wrong with anything on the menu. I particularly love the shrimp po-boy with extra remoulade or a catfish/shrimp platter.
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Tony Garfias
Love the home cooked food but have to say i hate there entertainer , for some reason I always choose to go on the days hes present fml
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Kesha Booker
Pretty good food. I had crawfish ettoufe. Pretty good. Corn bread was good as well. Would definitely visit again if i need a cajun fix
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Rick Martin
Man this place is good. Passed by here many times and never thought about going in. Little piece of Louisiana in downtown Houston.
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Sergei N
Good Cajun Country Food. Daily specials. Excellent corn bread. Not a fine dining place. Great for lunch and quick bite.
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russell gardner
Best crawfish etoufee Ive had. Still just as good as it was 20 years ago when I last was here in Houston
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Jeffrey Austin
The best in Texas. And Ive tried most. As good as you could find if you were in New Orleans.
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Bill Ellis
My favorite place for gumbo and etouffee in Houston. Bar none. You cant go wrong coming here!
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JJ Barton
Love that Zydeco is now open for dinner. Chill atmosphere and great food is a nice retreat.
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Nick Rosenbaum
Cooked after you order the fried foods. Legit and fresh ingredients. Down home and cozy.
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Luis Cervantes
We got a bad batch of crawfish, over seasoned, over cooked. The service was ok.
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Sean Torres
Amazing jambalaya! Cafeteria style plates, or order other items from the menu.
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Traci K. Wallace
FAST service and they give you SO MUCH FOOD. Very well seasoned and delicious.
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Shelli Hardman
Delicious gumbo! Only thing is one piece of shrimp wasnt peeled all the way..
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Tatiana Vrabel
The names of the day before I get my own place in my life and sits there are
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Chris Robey
Ive lived in Houston all my life. Why havent I visited this place before?
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Jason Hamilton
Great food. Nice staff. Easy location and clean. What else do you need?
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Eric Richard
Best étouffée in Houston. Authentic and delicious. Ill be coming back!
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Ginger Lover
Absolutely love the jambalaya! The chicken and sausage was omg too good
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Alan Shultz
The owner is fantastic and the food was great. Expect friendly service
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Heath Schadegg
Great food, great service. The crawfish were big, spicy and delicious.
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Oscar Beard
One of the few places downtown that has good parking and fast service.
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Diane Jackson
Awesome lunch! Cant go wrong with authentic. Cant wait to go again
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Pauletta Williams
Food was good went with group of friends. Owner very hospitable!
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Damian Garcia
First time eating here. Had the stuffed pork chop and loved it.
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Matt Robertson
Must try for the downtown lunch crowd. Great daily specials.
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Vernon Akili
Overall very good, a little bit expensive for what they offer
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Ernesta Atwood
Love the food !! Better come early because of the crowd!!!
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PE CHS
Best home made food style and customer service is amazing
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Nathaniel Wilson
Great authentic Cajun dining option downtown Houston.
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James Parker
Great food...just wish they were open more frequently!!
