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    Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soul Food 5007 North Shepherd Drive

    American Southern
    Closed11AM - 7:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • Collard Greens

      $5.50+
    • Peach Cobbler

      $7.50
    • Cabbage

      $5.00+

    Bar Food

    • Boiled Shrimp (1 lb)

      $15.00
    • Fried Shrimp (6)

      $12.00
    • Boudin Eggrolls

      $13.95
    • Crab Cakes

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.95
    • Wings (6)

      $13.95
    • Fries No Season

      $4.00
    • Fries With Season

      $4.00
    • Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles

      $16.50
    • Oxtail Tacos

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00
    • Bread Pudding

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Fries

      $4.00

    Food

    Served Everyday

    • Turkey Wings

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.99
    • Cajun Fried Catfish

      Two pieces of catfish battered in flour and corn meal
      $23.95
    • Cajun Fried Chicken

      Three pieces of hand-battered deep-fried chicken
      $20.99
    • Grilled Peppered Steak Patties

      Peppered steak patties grilled and smothered in our homemade savory brown gravy
      $21.95
    • Garlic Roasted Baked Chicken

      Baked chicken seasoned with garlic roasted herbs
      $20.99
    • Meatloaf

      Served Wednesdays & Thursdays. Ground beef topped with a savory & sweet tomato sauce
      $19.95
    • Veggie Combo

      $13.95
    • Smothered Pork Chops

      Center cut pork chops covered in savory brown gravy
      $21.95
    • Blackened Catfish

      $19.99
    • Lamb Chops

      Available Sundays only! Four grilled lamb chops glazed with our signature honey chili sauce, served with your choice of two sides.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $37.99
    • Oxtails

      Savory oxtails smothered in our homemade brown gravy
      $37.99
    • Barbecue Chicken

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.50
    • Beef Tips

      $21.95
    • Beef Tips A la Carte

      $14.95
    • Bucket of Beer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.00
    • Cajun Fried Pork Chops

      Center-cut Porkchops hand battered and deep fried (2 sides only)
      $20.95
    • Cajun Fried Pork Chops A La Carte

      Center-cut Porkchops hand battered and deep fried
      $7.99
    • Cajun Pasta w/ Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Pasta

      OUT OF STOCK
      $21.99
    • Chessy Chicken Spaghetti

      Creamy Spaghetti made with garlic roasted chicken
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.99
    • Chicken & Dumplings

      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95
    • Chitterlings Combo

      OUT OF STOCK
      $32.99
    • Assorted Cookies

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Cracklins

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Pig feet

      3 pcs
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.95
    • Turkey Necks

      Tender turkey necks slow simmered in a rich brown savory gravy
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.99
    • Turkey Necks A la Carte

      Tender turkey necks slow simmered in a rich brown savory gravy
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.95

    À La Carte

    • Smothered Porkchop A La Carte

      $7.99
    • Fried Catfish A La Carte

      $8.99
    • Cajun Peppered Steak A La Carte

      $7.99
    • Fried Chicken A La Carte

      $4.99
    • Garlic Roasted Baked Chicken A La Carte

      $4.99
    • Barbecue Chicken A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.99
    • Beef Tips A La Carte

      $14.95
    • Blackened Catfish A La Carte

      $10.99
    • Cajun Fried Pork Chops A La Carte

      Center-cut Porkchops hand battered and deep fried
      $7.99
    • Cajun Pasta w/ Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Pasta A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00+
    • Chicken & Dumplings A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.95+
    • Ham Hock A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Honey Smoked Fried Chicken A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.99
    • Meatloaf A La Carte

      $10.95
    • Oxtails A La Carte

      $25.99
    • Pig feet A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00+
    • Turkey Necks A La Carte

      Tender turkey necks slow simmered in a rich brown savory gravy
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.95

    Desserts

    • Banana Pudding

      $8.00
    • Bread Pudding

      $8.00
    • Carrot Cake

      $5.99
    • Cheesecake

      $7.00
    • Assorted Cookies

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Double Chocolate Cake

      $6.99
    • German Chocolate

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • Italian Cream Cake

      $6.99
    • Lemon Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • Lemon-lime Pound Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Peach Cobbler

      $7.50
    • Red Velvet

      $6.99
    • Strawberry Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.50

    Family Meal

    • 12 Pieces Cajun Fried Chicken

      Served with your choice of any two sides (32 oz) and 6 pieces cornbread
      $84.99
    • 1/2 Pan Chicken Spaghetti

      Served with your choice of any two sides (32 oz) and 6 pieces cornbread
      $99.99
    • 12 Pieces Garlic Roasted Baked Chicken

      Served with your choice of any two sides (32 oz) and 6 pieces cornbread
      $84.99

    Kids Meals

    • Kid Cajun Fried Chicken*

      One piece hand battered fried chicken with any 2 sides
      $12.99
    • Kid Cajun Fried Catfish*

      One piece corn battered catfish with one side
      $13.99
    • Kid Garlic Roasted Baked Chicken*

      One piece baked chicken with 2 sides
      $12.99
    • Kid Cajun Peppered Steak Patties

      One piece creole patty with your choice of any two sides
      $11.99

    Sides

    • Mac N Cheese

      $5.50+
    • Okra, Sausage & Shrimp

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00+
    • Mashed Potatoes

      $5.00+
    • Cornbread Dressing

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00+
    • Cabbage

      $5.00+
    • Collard Greens

      $5.50+
    • Rice

      $3.50+
    • Yams

      $5.50+
    • Green Beans

      $5.50+
    • Black-Eyed Peas

      $5.00+
    • Red Beans

      $5.00+
    • Salad

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50+
    • Potato Salad

      $5.50+
    • Truffle Fries

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Brown Gravy

      $2.00
    • Rice & Gravy

      $3.00
    • Cornbread

      $1.00
    • Sweet Corn

      $4.50+
    • Side Bowl

      $0.55
    • Broccoli, Rice, and Cheese

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00+

    Saturday Brunch

    • Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.50
    • Oxtail Tacos

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00
    • Oxtail & Grits

      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.99
    • Bread Pudding

      $8.00

    Private Room Reservation

    • Private Room Reservation (Monday-Thursdays 3 Hours)

      Reserve our Private Room for your next gathering! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, family gatherings, and special occasions, our spacious private room can accommodate approximately 18–20 guests. Please Note: When making your reservation, please include your preferred reservation date and time in the *Special Instructions* section. The private room reservation is for the space only. Food and beverages are sold separately and are not included in the reservation price. All food and drink purchases will be charged separately. We look forward to hosting your next gathering at Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soul Food!
      $250.00
    • Private Room Reservation (Friday & Saturday 3 Hours)

      Reserve our Private Room for your next gathering! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, family gatherings, and special occasions, our spacious private room can accommodate approximately 18–20 guests. Please Note: When making your reservation, please include your preferred reservation date and time in the *Special Instructions* section. The private room reservation is for the space only. Food and beverages are sold separately and are not included in the reservation price. All food and drink purchases will be charged separately. We look forward to hosting your next gathering at Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soul Food!
      $500.00

    Large Patio Reservation

    • Large Patio Reservation (Mondays - Thursdays 3 Hours)

      Reserve our Large Patio for your next gathering! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, family gatherings, and special occasions, our spacious patio can accommodate approximately 40-50 guests. Please Note: When making your reservation, please include your preferred reservation date and time in the *Special Instructions* section. The patio reservation is for space only. Food and beverages are sold separately and are not included in the reservation price. All food and drink purchases will be charged separately. We look forward to hosting your next gathering at Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soul Food!
      $350.00
    • Large Patio Reservation (Fridays & Saturdays 3 Hours)

      Reserve our Large Patio for your next gathering! Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, family gatherings, and special occasions, our spacious patio can accommodate approximately 40-50 guests. Please Note: When making your reservation, please include your preferred reservation date and time in the *Special Instructions* section. The patio reservation is for space only. Food and beverages are sold separately and are not included in the reservation price. All food and drink purchases will be charged separately. We look forward to hosting your next gathering at Esther's Cajun Cafe & Soul Food!
      $500.00

    Chitterlings

    • Chitterlings (16oz)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $25.00
    • Chitterlings Large (32oz.)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $50.00
    • Chitterlings Half Pan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $150.00
    • Chitterlings Full Pan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $300.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    Esther's Cajun.... Where the Food is AMAZIN'!

    Location

    5007 North Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77018

    Directions

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    Boston, MA 02210

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