Mudbugs

The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston Right Now

Mudbugs done Viet-Cajun, classic Louisiana style, and everything in between.

03/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

A Flavorful Alliance

How Viet-Cajun Crawfish Took Over Houston

The inspired flavorings of our favorite mudbug has a history that mixes Southeast Asia with the Southwest U.S.

04/21/2022 By Will Axford

Crawfish Spots to Try This Season

From Viet-Cajun to Louisiana-style, these are innovative crawfish spots to visit in Houston.

03/14/2022 By Will Axford

Ragin' Cajun

5 Things To Do In Houston This Weekend, January 28-30

Gumbo cookoffs, crawdaddy parties, and live music.

01/27/2022 By Shelby Stewart

The Hop, The Twist

Beer News: Crawfish and Brews? Heck, Yeah

Plus, some big beers are coming your way. Get excited.

04/16/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

While It's Hot

Local Company Spices Things Up with Boiled Crawfish, Crustacean Deliveries

Houston-based Out The Mud does all the dirty work for you.

03/09/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Spice Up The Quarantine

10 Places To Get Boiled Crawfish Right Now

There are still more than a few spots offering mudbugs for take-home enjoyment.

04/01/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Twist and Pull

3 Spots to Visit for Crawfish

Want Cajun? VietCajun? A mix of flavors? Here are our picks.

01/23/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Mudbugs

How Do You Like to Eat Crawfish?

We're not afraid of sucking on the head.

03/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Buggin' Out

My First Time Eating Crawfish

I went to Crawfish & Noodles for the quintessential Viet-Cajun experience.

02/26/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Mudbugs

3 New Hot Spots for Bayou City Crawfish

We peel the tail back on Houston's newest crawfish joints.

02/25/2019 By Timothy Malcolm

Waiting Patiently

This Is the Best Crawfish Boil Sauce in the City

Jenivi's has the spicy, buttery, garlicky stuff that'll blow your mind.

11/28/2018 By Sandy Tang

Not Crack Alone

Our Latest Obsession: The Crab Tater Tots at Shell Shack

The Dallas-based chain landed in Houston with boils. We tried other things.

10/23/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Good Times, Good People

You'll Find Cajun Eats and Friendship at Padna's in a Few Weeks

Ahead of their soft opening, we took a seat at a Padna's crawfish boil.

04/30/2018 By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

puppies!

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, April 20–22

Film festivals, puppies, and the fight for Texas independence.

04/19/2018 By Morgan Kinney

The Crawfish Guide

Think You've Tasted It All? Here's a New Boil to Try

Behind the recipe made famous on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown.

02/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

The Crawfish Guide

Looking for Ways to Jazz Up Your Next Backyard Crawfish Boil?

We have five fun suggestions on how to build a better boil.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Houstonia Magazine

Crawfish Boils

The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston Right Now

How Viet-Cajun Crawfish Took Over Houston

Crawfish Spots to Try This Season

5 Things To Do In Houston This Weekend, January 28-30

Beer News: Crawfish and Brews? Heck, Yeah

Local Company Spices Things Up with Boiled Crawfish, Crustacean Deliveries

10 Places To Get Boiled Crawfish Right Now

3 Spots to Visit for Crawfish

How Do You Like to Eat Crawfish?

My First Time Eating Crawfish

3 New Hot Spots for Bayou City Crawfish

This Is the Best Crawfish Boil Sauce in the City

Our Latest Obsession: The Crab Tater Tots at Shell Shack

You'll Find Cajun Eats and Friendship at Padna's in a Few Weeks

5 Things You Must Do This Weekend, April 20–22

Think You've Tasted It All? Here's a New Boil to Try

Looking for Ways to Jazz Up Your Next Backyard Crawfish Boil?