Houma sits where the coast of Louisiana meets the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Its location allows restaurants in the area to bring regional recipes to life for locals and visitors. Shrimp, oysters and crawfish gathered from the wetlands and gulf near Houma flavor éttoufée, gumbo and jambalaya featured at many area restaurants. Other examples of Cajun, Creole and French cuisine delight customers visiting Houma's restaurants and family-owned kitchens with boudin, Southern-style barbecue, and specialty seasoned meats. For less adventurous visitors, assorted po'boy sandwiches, gourmet pizzas and other classic American favorites sit proudly on many of Houma's menus. In the area, Cajun and Creole hot spots mingle with Mexican, Italian and other ethnic restaurants to cater to everyone's palate.
Houma sits where the coast of Louisiana meets the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Its location allows restaurants in the area to bring regional recipes to life for locals and visitors. Shrimp, oysters and crawfish gathered from the wetlands and gulf near Houma flavor éttoufée, gumbo and jambalaya featured at many area restaurants. Other examples of Cajun, Creole and French cuisine delight customers visiting Houma's restaurants and family-owned kitchens with boudin, Southern-style barbecue, and specialty seasoned meats. For less adventurous visitors, assorted po'boy sandwiches, gourmet pizzas and other classic American favorites sit proudly on many of Houma's menus. In the area, Cajun and Creole hot spots mingle with Mexican, Italian and other ethnic restaurants to cater to everyone's palate.