Crawfish Season is HERE

If you're looking for the best places to enjoy crawfish in Houston during the season, here are some top recommendations based on expert reviews:

1. 88 Boiling Crawfish & Seafood (Westchase) – This casual spot offers delicious crawfish tossed in garlic butter, lemon pepper, or Cajun seasoning. You can even get their signature "88 special" blend, and there's a drive-thru for quick pickup (The Best Crawfish In Houston - Houston - The Infatuation).

2. Boil House (The Heights) – A go-to for Louisiana-style crawfish, this small roadside shack offers spicy and flavorful mudbugs, with options to dine on their patio or grab a bucket to go (The Best Crawfish In Houston - Houston - The Infatuation) (The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston | Houstonia Magazine).

3. BB’s Tex-Orleans (Multiple Locations) – A Houston favorite for its spicy "Tex-Orleans" style crawfish, available with traditional Louisiana flavors or their signature garlic paste coating (The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston | Houstonia Magazine) (15 Great Crawfish Restaurants in Houston — Where to Go For the Best Mudbugs - PaperCity Magazine).

4. Ragin’ Cajun (Greenway) – Serving up classic Louisiana-style crawfish, this Houston staple has been a local favorite since 1974. Their crawfish comes extra saucy, and they have plenty of seating for groups (The Best Crawfish In Houston - Houston - The Infatuation) (15 Great Crawfish Restaurants in Houston — Where to Go For the Best Mudbugs - PaperCity Magazine).

5. Crawfish & Noodles (Asiatown and The Heights) – One of the pioneers of Viet-Cajun crawfish, this spot is famous for its rich, garlicky, buttery crawfish with a spicy kick (The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston | Houstonia Magazine).

6. Cajun Kitchen (Asiatown) – Known for its unique wok-tossed crawfish, which soaks up extra seasoning, this spot offers bold flavors like Thai Basil and their signature Kitchen Special (The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston | Houstonia Magazine).

7. Monkey’s Tail (Northside) – A fun bar with spicy crawfish options, including a jalapeño boil. Pair your meal with one of their frozen cocktails for a great experience (The Best Crawfish In Houston - Houston - The Infatuation).

8. Crawfish Café (Multiple Locations) – This popular chain serves up a variety of crawfish flavors, including Kickin’ Cajun, Texas Cajun, garlic butter, and Thai basil (The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston | Houstonia Magazine).

Each of these spots brings something unique to the table, whether it's traditional Cajun seasoning, Viet-Cajun fusion, or creative spice blends. If you're looking for a true crawfish feast, these are some of the best places to check out in Houston this season!