Mike's Seafood on Highway 6: A Houston Crawfish Spot Run by a Former MMA Fighter
Key Takeaway
Mike's Seafood on Highway 6 is a wide open, not-fancy spot started by a former MMA fighter who went from a food truck to a place that's busy all the time. The crawfish are the best when they're in season, the margaritas are good, and the menu blends Asian and Western seafood.
My wife and I tend to enjoy going to out of the way, funky places. I'll make some recommendations, but you may drive by some of them and not feel comfortable going in. Mike's Seafood on Highway 6 is one of those places, and it's worth stopping.
What's Mike's Seafood like?
It's an unusual place. It's wide open, and it's not fancy at all. Mike was a mixed martial arts fighter. He started with a food truck, it just blew up, and he opened this place. Now it's busy all the time.
What should you order?
If you like crawfish when they're in season, oh my gosh, they're the best. They also have good margaritas, and the menu is kind of a blend of Asian and Western seafood.
How do you eat crawfish?
If you don't know how to eat crawfish, here's how:
- Pop the head off and suck the head.
- Take one ring of the shell off.
- Pinch the tail, and you've got your meat.
Good stuff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mike's Seafood?
Mike's Seafood is on Highway 6 in the Houston area.
What is Mike's Seafood known for?
Crawfish when they're in season, good margaritas, and a blend of Asian and Western seafood.
Who runs Mike's Seafood?
Mike, a former mixed martial arts fighter who started with a food truck before opening the restaurant.
How do you eat crawfish?
Pop the head off and suck the head, take one ring of the shell off, then pinch the tail to get the meat.