Boil House, The Heights
5 people recommendvia r/HoustonFood, r/houston7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Boil House in the Heights for crawfish. One diner says it is the only crawfish spot you need, with another agreeing, and a third says the medium spice is as flavorful as a spicy order in New Orleans. One diner who has always had great experiences found some crawfish too small early in the season, and one notes the per-pound price stays the same through the season.
Address
BOIL HOUSE, 606 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Crawfish
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/peepea in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2025
Claims it is the only crawfish spot you need.
- Recommendsu/glassknees27 in r/houston · Mar 2025taste
Found the Boil House fairly good on a past visit.
- Recommendsu/Witty-Rutabaga9088 in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2025taste
Praises this Heights spot's crawfish, saying its medium heat is as bold as a spicy version in New Orleans.
- Recommendsu/biscoENT in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2025
Endorses the claim that Boil House is the only crawfish spot needed.
- Mixedu/yourhonoriamnotacat in r/HoustonFood · Mar 2025consistency
Recent order had many tiny crawfish, though past visits were great; blamed the early season.
- Recommendsu/Chempy in r/houston · Nov 2024
Says they love Boil House, while noting crawfish style is a matter of preference.
- Mixedu/PapaMauly in r/houston · Apr 2025price
Says the quality is good, but the per-pound price stays flat through the season.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.