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

    5007 North Shepherd Drive

    Houston, TX 77018


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    Large Patio Reservation
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    Featured Items

    • Fried Catfish A La Carte

      $7.99
    • Cajun Fried Catfish

      Two pieces of catfish battered in flour and corn meal
      $22.95
    • Yams

      $5.29+

    Food

    Served Everyday

    • Oxtails

      Savory oxtails smothered in our homemade brown gravy
      $35.99
    • Garlic Roasted Baked Chicken

      Baked chicken seasoned with garlic roasted herbs
      $19.99
    • Grilled Creole Patties

      Peppered steak patties smothered in savory brown gravy
      $20.95
    • Smothered Pork Chops

      Center cut pork chops covered in savory brown gravy
      $20.95
    • Cajun Fried Catfish

      Two pieces of catfish battered in flour and corn meal
      $22.95
    • Cajun Fried Chicken

      Three pieces of hand-battered deep-fried chicken
      $19.99
    • Veggie Combo

      $13.95
    • Cracklins

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00
    • Cajun Pasta w/ Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Pasta

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.99
    • Beef Tips

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.95
    • Lamb Chops

      OUT OF STOCK
      $36.50
    • Pig feet

      3 pcs
      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.95
    • Chicken Spaghetti

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.99
    • Beef Tips A la Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.95
    • Turkey Necks

      OUT OF STOCK
      $16.99
    • Turkey Necks A la Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.95
    • Turkey Wings

      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.99
    • Bucket of Beer

      OUT OF STOCK
      $30.00
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

      $5.99
    • Chicken & Dumplings

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.95

    A La Carte

    • Oxtails A La Carte

      $24.99
    • Cajun Creole Patty A La Carte

      $6.99
    • Fried Chicken A La Carte

      $3.99
    • Fried Catfish A La Carte

      $7.99
    • Smothered Porkchop A La Carte

      $6.99
    • Garlic Roasted Baked Chicken A La Carte

      $3.99
    • Shrimp & Crawfish Etouffee A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00+
    • Cajun Pasta w/ Chicken, Sausage, & Shrimp Pasta A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00+
    • Ham Hock

      $3.00
    • Pig feet

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Honey Smoked Fried Chicken

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99
    • Meatloaf

      OUT OF STOCK
      $10.95
    • Chicken & Dumplings A La Carte

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.95+

    Desserts

    • Banana Pudding

      $8.00
    • Bread Pudding

      $8.00
    • Carrot Cake

      $6.99
    • Cheesecake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.50
    • Double Chocolate Cake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • German Chocolate

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99
    • Italian Cream Cake

      $6.99
    • Lemon Cake

      $6.99
    • Lemon-lime Pound Cake

      $5.99
    • Peach Cobbler

      $7.50
    • Red Velvet

      $6.99
    • Strawberry Cake

      $6.99
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      $7.50
    • Chocolate Chip Cookies

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.99

    Family Meal

    • 12 Pieces Cajun Fried 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
      $11.99
    • Kid Cajun Fried Catfish*

      One piece corn battered catfish with one side
      $12.99
    • Kid Garlic Roasted Baked Chicken*

      One piece baked chicken with 2 sides
      $11.99
    • Kid Cajun Creole Patties

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

    Sides

    • Mac N Cheese

      $5.50+
    • Okra, Sausage & Shrimp

      $6.00+
    • Mashed Potatoes

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50+
    • Cornbread Dressing

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00+
    • Cabbage

      $4.79+
    • Collard Greens

      $4.29+
    • Rice

      $3.00+
    • Yams

      $5.29+
    • Green Beans

      $5.50+
    • Black-Eyed Peas

      $4.79+
    • Red Beans

      $3.79+
    • Salad

      $4.50+
    • Potato Salad

      $5.50+
    • Truffle Fries

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.00
    • Brown Gravy

      $2.00
    • Rice & Gravy

      $3.00
    • Cornbread

      $1.00
    • Sweet Corn

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.75+
    • Side Bowl

      $0.55

    Chitterlings

    • Chitterlings (16oz)

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

      OUT OF STOCK
      $50.00
    • Chitterlings Half Pan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $150.00

    Large Patio Reservation

    Large Patio Reservation (4 Hours)

    • Large Patio Reservation (4 Hours)

      $300.00

    Bar Food

    Bar Food

    • Boiled Shrimp (1 lb)

      $15.00
    • Fried Shrimp (6)

      $12.00
    • Boudin Eggrolls

      $13.95
    • Crab Cakes

      $13.95
    • Wings (6)

      $13.95
    • Fries No Season

      $4.00
    • Fries With Season

      $4.00
    • Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles

      $16.50
    • Catfish & Ettouffee

      OUT OF STOCK
      $22.95
    • Oxtail Tacos

      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00
    • Bread Pudding

      OUT OF STOCK
      $8.00

    Monday Night Football

    • Tequila Shots

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00
    • Wing Basket

      $10.00
    • $5 Margarita

      $5.00

    February Event

    Galentines

    • Galentines Ticket

      $50.00
    • Strawberry Espresso Martini

      $13.00
    • Raspberry Lemon Drop

      $10.00
    • Frozen Strawberry Margarita

      $10.00
    • Red wine

      $7.00
    • White wine

      $7.00
    • Prosseco

      $7.00

    Saturday Brunch

    • Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles

      $16.50
    • Catfish & Etouffee

      $22.95
    • Oxtail Tacos

      $18.00
    • Oxtail & Grits

      $25.99
    • Bread Pudding

      $8.00

    Oxtails

    $35.99

    Savory oxtails smothered in our homemade brown gravy

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    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

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