Hearty Cajun fare & Southern cooking is the forte of this casual spot with warm hues & booth seats. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
5007 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
Phone: (713) 699-1212
Website: http://www.estherscajunsoul.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
ken bullock
First time here. Came with coworkers who suggested it.
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Bridget Paul
I came by Esters yesterday around 11:30am. They had just opened the establishment is very nice and clean. The man taking my order was very pleasant. I ordered just baked chicken dark meat wings. They were not cooked long enough. The wings were so rubbery I can tell they need to be cooked longer. I had been fasting all morning so I was disappointed. I should have known by the color of the meat.
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Ellen Lewis
I just moved to Houston and my friend for a visit. He said he wanted some soul food. I found this restaurant and oh boy did it deliver. The atmosphere is good and cozy, the food is Sunday dinner delicious, and the service was great. The atmosphere makes you feel like family. I will be back.
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Da Gualtieri
Great food … certainly more Soul than Cajun based on my first stop.
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Slaps The Poet
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting queen Esther in the flesh -along with her family! Lonnie and Moe were not only very friendly, they also had great conversation while I dined in. I would strongly suggest everything on the menu but I’ve showcased some of my personal favorites ️ #boudin #houston #oldfashion
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Unlike No Other
Ordered the baked chicken which came with either dressing or rice and then 2 sides (appx $16.) I wasn’t asked whether I wanted dark or white and I was too far away to see what was actually in the pan. When the pieces were placed on top of the dressing, I couldn’t tell whether it was breast or thighs. So I asked her if it was breast or thighs, she replied,”Breast.” I informed her that I didn’t like breasts and she said that was all they had. So I told her I didn’t want that. She then took the chicken off of the dressing, placed them back into the serving pan, took my container to the back and came back with 2 thighs & a leg after she told me all they had was breasts Additionally, in the process of placing the chicken in the large compartment of the container, she filled quite a bit of it’s juices into both the smaller compartments where my mac & cheese and yams would go (see pic.) The next young lady was about to put my sides right into those chicken juice filled compartments until I told her that wouldn’t be ok. She then advised me that it would be a $.50 upcharge to place them into individual containers (even though it was their low level service that created the issue.) I told her I’d go ahead and pay the upcharge. The other dinner purchased was catfish (appx $17) which came with 2 super large fillets and 2 sides even though it was supposed to come with 3 sides. Mac & cheese was boxed, dressing was subpar at best, yams & green beans were decent. Chicken was under seasoned and over cooked & catfish was fried to perfection but under seasoned as well. Overall, food was just ok…def nothing to write home about. Bread pudding was more like a combo cake/cornbread kinda feel & carrot cake was ehh ♀️ Neither were impressive at all. The cornbread was the most enjoyable imo. Bottled sodas are $2.99 & deserts appx $7 a piece. Not much parking or seating but the place has a nice setting overall. THERE IS NO AIR CONDITIONING AND WAIT LINES ARE LONG!!! AT LEAST 35 MIN IN LINE!! Sidenote: food was WAYYYYYY better when they were across the street from the park
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Rock C INF
Visited with a party of 8 and the atmosphere was inviting, the staff was pleasantly nice and speedily served us. The food was flavorful, the cake was deliciously moist, Best cornbread. Some parts were just a tad off and under temperature. The aesthetics were gorgeous you have many options to sit. The entrance is a bar and TV, a beautiful dine-in area, or spacious outdoor dining with background photo ops. We sat outside near the side building where there is an order pick-up window. It gets busy. I would give it a try.
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Fred Royal
If I could give this place 10 stars I would!! The food was delicious! The service especially our outside server was amazing! And the atmosphere with that incredible band was phenomenal!! I’m sure yall made my friends birthday on Sunday a good one!! I WILL BE BACK!!
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Carmen Boston
I got the oxtails with rice, gravy. Sweet potatoes and greens. The meat was seasoned okay but extremely tough. Hard to bite into and chew. The rice was lumpy and mushy. And the greens were not tender enough and they weren’t seasoned. I was not impressed at all and especially for the price. I won’t be back.
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Devin Else
This place was soooo good! I had the oxtails, cajun shrimp pasta, greens, mac n cheese and cornbread! Service was fast and friendly! Prices are affordable, and If you’re looking for some soul food like yo grandmma use to make ( but better and more spicier) this place is it! I will definitely be going back! Good job guys! Keep it up!
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