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Houston · Third Ward · Since 2015

Loaded. Stuffed. Smoked Low & Slow.

Houston’s legendary turkey legs — stacked with dirty rice, crawfish mac, and jumbo shrimp — served with soul-food classics and strong cocktails.

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Open now · until 10 PM

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4.4★ Google rating
12,700+ Reviews
Since 2015 Houston original
World-Famous Stuffed turkey legs
Soul-food spread at Turkey Leg Hut
2015Houston Original

Our Story

Third-Ward Roots, World-Famous Flavor

It started in 2015 with a simple, outrageous idea: take the humble turkey leg, smoke it low and slow, and load it with everything Houston loves about soul food. Dirty rice. Crawfish mac. Jumbo Cajun shrimp.

Word spread fast. What began as a neighborhood favorite in the Third Ward became a Houston institution — the kind of place people fly in for, line up for, and bring everyone they know to.

We’re still family-run, still smoking every leg by hand, and still serving the food, the cocktails and the energy that put us on the map.

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The TLH Experience

Three Steps to a Legendary Plate

1

Pull Up

Walk in or call ahead — bring your appetite and your people.

2

Pick Your Leg

Famous, flavored, stuffed or loaded with shrimp and crawfish mac.

3

Get Loaded

Add soul-food sides and a cocktail, then dig in. No utensils judged.

01

Smoked Low & Slow

Every turkey leg is rubbed with our secret seasoning and slow-smoked until it falls right off the bone.

02

Loaded & Stuffed

We pile on the soul — spicy dirty rice, crawfish mac & cheese, jumbo Cajun shrimp and Alfredo.

03

Houston Soul & Vibes

Strong cocktails, a small patio, music and Third-Ward energy. It’s a meal and a moment.

What Houston Says

4.4★ from 12,700+ Reviews

★★★★★
The stuffed turkey leg with crawfish mac is unreal. Came hungry, left in a food coma. This is THE spot in the Third Ward.
Marcus D. Houston, TX
★★★★★
Portions are massive and the flavor is next level. The Alfredo shrimp leg fed two of us easily. Vibe and music were perfect.
Tanya R. Local Guide · 142 reviews
★★★★☆
Worth the hype. Swamp fries are a must and the cocktails hit. Get there early on the weekend — it fills up fast.
Jerome W. Houston, TX
★★★★★
Drove in from Dallas just for the turkey legs and it did not disappoint. Pasta Yaya was a surprise hit too.
Alicia M. Visited from Dallas
★★★★★
Best soul food in the city, hands down. Red beans & rice taste like Sunday at grandma’s. Staff treated us like family.
Devin P. Houston, TX
★★★★★
A whole experience. The Hennessy glazed leg is a flavor bomb. Already planning my next trip back.
Brittany S. Local Guide · 88 reviews

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

We’re Houston’s originators of the world-famous stuffed and loaded turkey leg — slow-smoked legs piled with Cajun dirty rice, crawfish mac & cheese, jumbo shrimp and Creole flavor, alongside soul-food plates and cocktails.

You’ll find us at 4830 Almeda Rd, Suite A/B, Houston, TX 77004 — in the Museum District / Third Ward, minutes from downtown Houston.

We’re open Tuesday–Thursday 11am–10pm, Friday & Saturday 11am–midnight, and Sunday 11am–10pm. We’re closed on Mondays.

Walk-ins are always welcome. For large parties or group events, call us ahead at 832-937-3636 so we can take care of you.

Yes. Call 832-937-3636 to place a to-go order and we’ll have your turkey legs ready when you arrive.

We do — fresh salads, sautéed spinach, creole corn and other sides make it easy to build a lighter, meat-free plate.

Yes, parking is available at and around the restaurant. Weekend evenings are busy, so allow a little extra time.

Absolutely. Reach out by phone or email and we’ll help you plan catering, large parties and private events.

Find Us

In the Heart of the Third Ward

4830 Almeda Rd, Suite A/B, Houston, TX 77004

Museum District / Third Ward

  • MonClosed
  • Tue11 AM – 10 PM
  • Wed11 AM – 10 PM
  • Thu11 AM – 10 PM
  • Fri11 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sat11 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sun11 AM – 10 PM
Get Directions +1 832-937-3636

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