Nestled in DTLA, Gumbo Boys brings the heart of Cajun cooking to life with their mouthwatering gumbo, hearty po'boys, and irresistible beignets, all served from a cozy counter space perfect for takeout.
"It’s not uncommon to see a line in front of Downtown LA’s Gumbo Boys. This Cajun restaurant is run by siblings from Baton Rouge who specialize in its namesake dish, delivering bowls of rich, aromatic, soul-warming gumbo. Alongside the stew, the restaurant offers shrimp and grits, red beans, po’ boys, and plenty of fried seafood." - Mona Holmes
"Gumbo Boys is a walk-up window that serves every Cajun-Creole comfort food you can imagine. And while your first order should be the forearm-sized po'boys come bursting with fried shrimp and soft shell crab, it's nearly impossible to skip past the menu's other delicious fried things: baskets of hush puppies, okra, and pillowy beignets capped in mounds of powdered sugar. If you've got room, tack on an order of their andouille sausage gumbo—it's smoky, full of snappy sausage, and a lot spicier than you might think. " - nikko duren, brant cox, sylvio martins
"Though it’s not too difficult to find, this tiny shack of a Cajun restaurant amidst Downtown’s Historic Core serves some of the best gumbo and other Louisiana specialties at very approachable prices. Founded by four siblings from Baton Rouge, Gumbo Boys is the best kind of gem in bustling Downtown." - Eater Staff
"Gumbo Boys is a walk-up window that serves every Cajun-Creole comfort food you can think of. And while their forearm-sized po'boys come bursting with crispy fried shrimp and soft shell crab, it's still nearly impossible not to tack on more delicious fried things to your order. There's baskets of hush puppies, okra, and pillowy beignets capped in mounds of powdered sugar, and if you've got room, make sure to get a side order of their andouille sausage gumbo— it's smoky, full of snappy sausage, and a lot spicier than you might think." - Sylvio Martins
"Former sidewalk pop-up Gumbo Boys are back in Downtown LA, and hopefully, they’re here to stay this time. The family-run operation opened its first permanent location about a month ago inside the former Meatzilla building at 646 S. Main Street, after first making its mark on the Downtown scene back in early 2018. The group’s menu now even includes a range of Southern desserts from Elizabeth. Dubbed Sissy’s Sweets, Harris’s desserts include fresh beignets, bread pudding, and pecan praline." - Matthew Kang
