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The Cajun Stop

2130 Jefferson St.
Houston, TX 77003

713-222-8333

http://www.thecajunstop.com

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Hours:Sun 11am-5pm, Mon-Thu 7am-10pm, Fri 7am-11pm, Sat 11am-11pm
Price:$; $$
Features: Catering, Delivery, Takeout
Serving: Dinner, Lunch
Parking: Parking Lot Available
Reservations: Reservations Accepted, Reservations Not Accepted

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The Cajun Stop is as close to a real New Orleans poor boy sandwich shop as we've had in Houston since Original New Orleans Poor Boys on Main Street closed. If you find yourself craving a roast beef poor boy with a generous application of gravy, this downtown/East End spot your best choice.

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