April 21, 20187 yr I’m always hesitant to order crawfish at a restaurant, as I would rather tailor it to my spice level (bitch boil escalating to hot as fuck by the last few batches), but sometimes it’s got to be done. So whatcha got? Edited April 21, 20187 yr by Etexhorn13
April 22, 20187 yr Good Ole Boys in Katy is not good, both times overcooked. LA Crawfish in Upper Kirby is decent Rajin Cajun is consistently good for me Crawfish & Noodles is above average but not worth of all the recent hype. So many asian crawfish places on Bellaire in Chinatown
April 22, 20187 yr Author Ended up just going to cedar creek tonight as it was easy and they have the best deal I’ve seen ($5/lb). Had the crawfish and canyon creek and at both places it was pretty good. Definitely interested in trying some of the Asian crawfish joints around as well.
May 4, 20187 yr Over the last several years, we have found T-Bone's on W. TC Jester to be consistently, surprisingly good
January 19, 20196 yr Alright fellas, it's crawfish season again. If you find some good ones, post them here. TIA. In the past, we've liked BB's, Bayou City and LA. Also Good Ole Boys in Katy. Hank's not so much. Ragin' Cajun in a pinch.
January 19, 20196 yr https://www.khou.com/article/life/food/crawfish-lovers-brave-long-line-at-crawfish-shack-for-seasons-first-taste-of-mudbugs/285-3c017938-1442-4bed-a399-bf7aa0389462 https://www.click2houston.com/news/crawfish-season-is-upon-us-this-is-where-houston-gets-its-mudbugs https://www.welovecrawfish.com/ But I guess you COULD be right...
January 19, 20196 yr late march? dude you're missing out on like 6 weeks' worth of mudbugs, but more for me i guess.
January 19, 20196 yr is oyster season even a thing anymore? used to be you'd get oyster season which would lead smoothy into crawfish season which then turned into soft shell crab season
January 19, 20196 yr It is not crawfish season. Damnit!!While I agree the fucking Chronicle announced the season started with a list of 25 places. Turns out 3 have crawfish. Blue. Balls.
January 19, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, gsoda3 said: late march? dude you're missing out on like 6 weeks' worth of mudbugs, but more for me i guess. Too small
January 20, 20196 yr 23 hours ago, elfenix said: is oyster season even a thing anymore? used to be you'd get oyster season which would lead smoothy into crawfish season which then turned into soft shell crab season Refrigeration makes oyster season year round now.
January 20, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, SimonBolivar said: Refrigeration makes oyster season year round now. they're not coming fresh off the boat from misho's, down the street a bit to gilhooley's, and then into my stomach via refrigeration.
January 31, 20196 yr Boil House in the Heights is opening this Friday 5pm. Limited amount due to early season trickery
April 19, 20196 yr $4.99/lb crawfish at Decatur Bar and Pop-Up Factory next Saturday First two pounds are free. 11-1pm until they run out.
April 22, 20196 yr I have had these places so far this season and I'd put them in this order... 4 Shell Shack (suck, don't go) 3 LA Crawfish (meh) 2 Bayou City (average) 1 Hanks ( flavor on everything was on point, surpised how good, hwy6)
January 20, 20205 yr On 1/19/2019 at 10:34 PM, SimonBolivar said: Refrigeration makes oyster season year round now. Pasteurization not refrigeration, somewhat makes oyster season year round. I won’t eat oysters on the half shell the hot months. Only cooked. Edited January 20, 20205 yr by TonyTexas
March 3, 20205 yr Boil House continues to be our go-to for cajun crawfish in Houston. If we're feeling crawfish with maybe a po-boy or something else....we go to the Boot on 20th. Strictly Crawfish/beer? Boil House.
March 8, 20205 yr On 3/4/2020 at 2:33 PM, tx 3 putt said: im hitting floyds tonight in barbers hill. excited First was order was good. It’s never spicy enough for me but taste was great. Second order was way too bland.
March 9, 20205 yr On 1/19/2020 at 7:27 PM, tx 3 putt said: Any recs for garden oaks area ? T-Bone's and keep that shit quiet
April 25, 20214 yr Author Boil house has taken the lead in my book. Still haven’t had T Bones crawfish, but I will say that at boil house, that’s about as close to a home boil as I’ve been able to find.
April 25, 20214 yr 22 minutes ago, Etexhorn13 said: Boil house has taken the lead in my book. Still haven’t had T Bones crawfish, but I will say that at boil house, that’s about as close to a home boil as I’ve been able to find. Boil House is good. I used to go there a lot when it was BYOB. But at $8/lb., and $3 beers, I expect more than counter service for a plastic bag of crawfish. Parking sucks as well.
April 25, 20214 yr Author 4 minutes ago, TonyTexas said: Boil House is good. I used to go there a lot when it was BYOB. But at $8/lb., and $3 beers, I expect more than counter service for a plastic bag of crawfish. Parking sucks as well. That’s fair, it was expensive, and I’m happy to eat crawfish at canyon creek or barking pig or whatever because it’s less expensive, but I’ve found most places cater to the lowest common denominator when it comes to spice. Last time I was at the boot they said yeah just sprinkle some Tony’s or cayenne on it... it’s got to be boiled in to get you what you need. Parking seemed to be fine tonight - we just parked across the street and walked over and it was no biggie.
March 18, 20223 yr Sam’s Boat. During Covid, I went to a few places that were take out only near my house. 5 pounds will stay pretty hot in a Yeti for 10-15 minutes. Lay newspaper down on your back porch, and enjoy.
March 23, 20223 yr On 3/17/2022 at 7:33 PM, billfromlaketravis said: Sam’s Boat. During Covid, I went to a few places that were take out only near my house. 5 pounds will stay pretty hot in a Yeti for 10-15 minutes. Lay newspaper down on your back porch, and enjoy. Posted elsewhere, but went to Sam's Boat a week ago Sunday for the first time in decades. Their bugs were outstanding. Price was very reasonable also.
March 23, 20223 yr I’ll probably get flamed, but I like BB’s on White Oak the most in Houston. That said their crawfish are pretty hard to peel. Really hard shells. I like to wait until May when the crawfish are nice and big. For all that work, I better get some meat.
March 24, 20223 yr Uhmmmm. I’m no marine biologist, but I’ve eaten a few bugs over the last fifty years. By May, they’ve pretty much quit molting so the shells just get thicker and thicker. They’re easier to peel earlier in the season, so you’re waiting out the good times. (Edited to Add: I like BB’s fine. Bayou City has been our favorites the last few years, but I haven’t had any this year at all.) Edited March 24, 20223 yr by DoobieWah
March 24, 20223 yr 22 minutes ago, DoobieWah said: Uhmmmm. I’m no marine biologist, but I’ve eaten a few bugs over the last fifty years. By May, they’ve pretty much quit molting so the shells just get thicker and thicker. They’re easier to peel earlier in the season, so you’re waiting out the good times. (Edited to Add: I like BB’s fine. Bayou City has been our favorites the last few years, but I haven’t had any this year at all.) The Cajuns swear up and down that early May is the sweet spot. Don’t wait past Memorial Day. I don’t have any crawfish boils on my social schedule until first week of May. People eating tiny crawfish in February aren’t real bright.
March 24, 20223 yr 20 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said: People eating tiny crawfish in February aren’t real bright. C’mon. Your complaint wasn’t size but difficulty in peeling. They’re easier to peel earlier in the season. You don’t have to believe me, all same same to me.
March 24, 20223 yr Doesn't matter on the size, it matters when the crawfish last molted. The crawfish are most likely overcooked if they hard to peel.
March 26, 20223 yr Buddy and I are looking to do a boil for our first time next weekend. Where should we procure a sack(s)? He's on the NW side of Houston, so closer is preferred, but we'll go where we need to. Going to have 10 adults, half women. Is 1 sack enough? Any tips for first timers? Purge?
March 26, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Texas St. Armadillos said: Buddy and I are looking to do a boil for our first time next weekend. Where should we procure a sack(s)? He's on the NW side of Houston, so closer is preferred, but we'll go where we need to. Going to have 10 adults, half women. Is 1 sack enough? Any tips for first timers? Purge? I’ve always had a good luck at L&L Seafood at N Mt. Houston and I45. Call and reserve. Ask them what grades they have. Get select or better. Your crowd is right on the boundary between 1 and 2 sacks. If you’re going through the trouble, more is always better. You don’t have to purge. Just clean them well. Dump them in a big cooler and run water over them until it runs clear.
March 29, 20223 yr This place is a place my friends, who make the best bugs I have ever have, swear by: https://www.facebook.com/Annas-Crawfish-Seafood-Market-482432421813669/
January 19, 20232 yr 10 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: Forgot which bar / icehouse, but saw $13 / lb damn Bobcat Teddy’s confirmed.
January 19, 20232 yr 10 hours ago, tx 3 putt said: Forgot which bar / icehouse, but saw $13 / lb damn pitroom, $13 a lb
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