12 classic Cajun restaurants in Houston

[Cajunrunner]

The following is asked in all sincerity (especially if one is not in the area)
Are the various iterations of the Pappas brand really that bad? Or just not “authentic”.
Conceivably something could be unauthentic yet still good?

I don't think any of the Pappa's places are bad. Some folks regard Pappa's Steakhouse as one of the top steakhouses in all of the Houston area. It was ok the only time I've eaten there. Pappa's BBQ isn't bad either, but when you've got Feges's, Truth and Pit Room all inside the loop, then you add Corkscrew and Gatlin's, Pappa's suddenly is underwhelming.

I probably like Pappasitos best out of all the Pappa's places. Feel like I get overall best bang for my buck there. Pappadeaux's is pretty satisfying with the fried gator, fried catfish and fried softshell crabs. However, the Cajun type dishes they make are pretty bad. Gumbo isn't close, and the crawfish etouffee is crawfish in a sauce, served on top of DIRTY RICE. I hate that Texans have done that with crawfish etouffee. Boudreaux & Thibadoux's and Razoos do the same dumb thing.

[R1Letterman]

Thank you for clarifying!

[wscoog]

It is so sad Credeurs in Pasadena closed down. My gosh that was good. My stomach had a love affair with their food.

[OrlandeauxCajun]

What about the Ragin Cajun restaurant? Anyone ever been there? I’ll be in h-town next week with Yankees that are asking to taste ‘Cajun’ food. And yes, I’ve already told them that you can only really get that in Acadiana.

Been there. Grossly expensive for the crap they give you.