W&P Boudin Shack

Hospitality sets the tone at this New Caney kitchen, where the owners are known to offer samples of cracklings or barbecue before an order is even placed. The menu balances Cajun cooking with smokehouse fare, turning out blackened catfish with a smoky, savory spice crust alongside fried platters and chopped beef baked potatoes. Ms. Paula’s homemade banana pudding rounds out the comfort-food lineup.