THE MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL

Life in South Louisiana is all about fun! Nothing exemplifies this attitude better than Mardi Gras! This festival is celebrated statewide, but known worldwide for its lavish party in New Orleans.

Mardi Gras, which literally means “Fat Tuesday”, is celebrated the day before the beginning of the Christian Lenten period (Ash Wednesday thru Easter Sunday). However, to the surprise of many outside of Louisiana, Mardi Gras is not just one day, or even a few days. The Mardi Gras season, complete with all of its related parties actually starts on Twelfth Night (the 12th night after Christmas), and lasts approximately a month! The festival ends at midnight on Fat Tuesday when the courts of Rex and Comus meet and exchange greetings.

This festival began in the middle of the second century in Rome when the Fast of the 40 Days of Lent was preceded by a period of several days during which time participants feasted on food and drink, put on masks, clothed themselves like specters, gave themselves up to Bacchus and Venus and considered all pleasure allowable. This festival spread to Europe and other cities, and ultimately made its way to New Orleans in 1827, when a group of students donned costumes and paraded thru the streets of New Orleans upon their return from the Mardi Gras celebration in Paris.

Mardi Gras has grown immensely from its humble beginnings in South Louisiana in the 19th century, and is now attended throughout each season by millions of tourists.

THE MARDI GRAS GRILL

The Mardi Gras Grill stays true to the spirit of Mardi Gras as an abundance of great food and drink is always available in a festive atmosphere! Here you can taste authentic Cajun specialties such as Crawfish Etouffee, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, Crab Boulettes, and Seafood Courtbouillon. Additionally, you can sample our specialties which are Seafood Gumbo, Crab Bisque, Blackened Catfish, and our Stuffed Flounder loaded with Crabmeat. Of course, you can’t forget our Louisiana Boiled Crawfish, which perennially wins awards as the Best in Houston.

Come by and dine with us, and find out why this little restaurant is considered one of the favorites in Houston. We promise you outstanding Cajun food and a great time!