Gumbo Jeaux's

Walked in not knowing what to expect. Was greeted by the lovely cashier. Very welcoming restaurant was clean and tidy. We ended up ordering the big jeaux burger, a cup of gumbo and the pasta lashell. Everything came out hot and fresh and was much better than we anticipated! Everything was full of flavor and tasted fresh. We will be back!

This place is amazing! We had the smothered catfish and it was delicious. The catfish was crisp just like we like. They have great prices too. Don’t sleep on this place.

Loved it so much the 1st time I had to revisit a second time. The food is quality and the service is too. Nothing beats freshly breaded shrimp or catfish. If you’re into blackened catfish you must try the Catfish Opelousas 😘😍 #delicious

The Smothered Catfish was very good. The dirty rice was tasty as well. Can't wait to try more from here!

Gumbo Jeaux’s: Where Good Food Goes to Die Let me start by saying I went in hoping for Louisiana comfort food. What I got was a culinary disappointment in styrofoam containers and wrapped in foil. The crawfish étouffée was a sad, tomato colored watered down sludge pretending to be a meal. The menu has that they use sweet peppers. Well, I'm here to confirm there were no peppers, no onions, no seasoning, and certainly no soul. It tasted like someone stirred a powdered mix into water, panicked halfway through, and threw in a few spoonfuls of canned tomato sauce for color. The flavor was so off and strange. The mouth feel was horrible as it seemed to coat my tongue. The “salad” was in a cup, which might’ve been cute if the portion wasn’t the size of a toddler’s snack and topped with a bunch of shredded cheese and no dressing whatsoever. So here's what added insult to injury, I paid extra for dressing. I even asked the guy who handed me my bag about it, and was confidently told it was in the bag. Spoiler...it wasn’t. So I have few pieces of lettuce way to much cheese and NO DRESSING at all. And the bread… look, I said grilled, not cremated. I like my bread toasted, but this was a blackened brick of sorrow. In short, nothing tasted right, nothing was prepared right, and apparently, no one cared. Gumbo Jeaux’s managed to turn one of Louisiana’s proudest dishes into cafeteria sludge. I wouldn’t recommend this place to my worst enemy. I had to go somewhere else to get lunch. I will not be back. A word to the wise is sufficient...with the rising price of every, don't throw the money away at this place.

My husband and I decided to check this place out, and we’re so glad we did. I had the shrimp po’ boy—seriously one of the best I’ve ever had. My husband got the chicken sandwich and right away was like, “This is so good!” Everything tasted super fresh and full of flavor. The guys behind the counter were really nice and welcoming. When my husband’s order was taking a little longer, they gave us an update without us even asking, which we appreciated. The vibe was super chill, the food was amazing, and the place was full of people who were clearly loving it too. Easy 10/10—we’ll definitely be back.

This is a must restaurant. Minutes from IAH. The food is amazing and service was amazing. Food came out hot and quick.

Outta town for work and wanted a nice fresh cooked burger walked in the vibe was great, music playing, you can hear and smell the grill looked over the menu felt like I was back home in louisiana. I ordered the surf and turf burger and let me tell yall something words cannot describe how good this thang is run dont walk to Gumbo Jeaux's definitely will be back if im ever in the neighborhood

Got the catfish tout dish, it was absolutely delicious. Catfish melts in your mouth and has a great spice and texture with the char, and mixed with the rice and gumbo just puts it all together. Great food and great service. Will be coming back again.

I was craving a shrimp Po'Boy and saw this place had decent reviews so I decided to try it. It's located in a strip mall. I went around lunch time on a week day and it wasn't too crowded. I think I got my order in 20 min or so. So I've gone 2x in the past month or so. The first time, the sandwich was exactly as described in the menu (bread, shrimp, tomato, lettuce, cheese, and sauce). The second time, I had bread, shrimp, cheese...no lettuce and one little tiny diced cube of tomato.

Horrible food and customer service. Terrible gumbo. Mostly just a thick unpleasant broth. Tried them before, food was bad and Terrible staff. Attempted to try again today... saw how food was being handled and left. Won't be back

Service was quick and good. The blackened catfish was very flavorful and I can tell From the gumbo sauce on my meal that the gumbo by itself is a hittter. The fried catfish was on the salty side but it was cooked to a perfect crisp. They did not have any drink options outside of coke and Dr.pepper. Also the food was put on paper plates after we asked for It to be to-go.

We came here on a Friday afternoon and it was beginning to get busy; however, the service was fast. I believe we waited less than 10 minutes for our food. The fried catfish and fried shrimp were fried perfectly. The shrimp was better though. The smothered catfish with the dirty rice was good. The gravy over the catfish was good and did improve the overall dish as well. The gumbo was a little more watery than expected. I did think it would have been a bit thicker on the consistency. The gumbo was good though overall.

**Extremely Disappointed - Avoid This Place** 1 Star - Mold in My Food & Rude Staff Absolutely disgusting experience. I came here with my sister on our lunch break, and we found moldy cabbage in our tacos -- yes, actual fuzz growing on the food. It was completely unacceptable and honestly disturbing. To make things worse, the staff was outside chatting instead of answering the phone. One guy in particular was rude and lazy -- not someone who should be working in customer service or food service. When I returned to show the manager (or owner, whoever he was), photos of the moldy food, instead of apologizing, he was rude -- even though the situation clearly called for a refund and a serious apology. Eventually he refunded me, but only after being rude about it. It is clear there's a total lack of oversight when it comes to both staff behavior and food safety. The restaurant itself was gross: sticky floors, sticky tables, broken drink machine, and an unsanitary-looking kitchen. It's clear there are major cleanliness and management issues here. I absolutely do not recommend this place. If you still decide to eat here, **please inspect your food carefully**. Better yet, go somewhere else.

Have been coming here for years because of the food. It has always been good. But, I'll never spend another dime here because of the poor attitudes of the workers. Their DGAS attitude is sad. And, the kitchen looks filthy. Check it out if you dare eat there.

Been too long since my last visit. In town and staying out by IAH s was able to swing in and grab an awesome Blackened Tuna steak sandwich and a cup of delicious gumbo. The place is t much to look at but the food is awesome. The service is great. Always friendly when you walk in. The tuna was done excellent as it usually is. Grabbed it to go tonight so o could eat it back at the hotel. This sandwich is delicious but very messy. Best way to save the shirt is go back to the room and take it off and eat. So good.

I haven't been to Gumbo Jeaux's in close to 10 years, back when they had a location in the Heights, so I was excited to take my wife but unfortunately it wasn't as good as I remembered. We stopped by on a Friday night around 6 PM and it was relatively empty. We ordered the catfish opelousas and a bowl of gumbo. The blackened catfish itself was good. The broccoli that was served with the catfish was probably the oddest I've ever had. I almost spat it out at first because it was so mushy. The fried shrimp was extremely salty. Overall this is not a dish worth ordering. The bowl of gumbo was on the smaller side, but it was only $8. Even with the portion being small, my wife could barely eat half because of how salty it was. I ate the other half the day after and I could barely stomach it. I felt like that small portion was enough sodium for the entire day. We left feeling disappointed and craving something sweet to counteract all the sodium.

I got a bowl of gumbo that tasted pretty good, although was closer to a cup in size. On top of that there wasn't a single piece of shrimp in there. So even if they claim their bowl is a good size, then there should have been at least 1 piece of shrimp. Plus, I found out later when I got home and looked at the receipt that this restaurant charges you a credit card surcharge of 3%, and was not notified before the charge. If I'm not mistaken, that's not legal in Texas according to Sec. 604A.0021: IMPOSITION OF SURCHARGE FOR USE OF CREDIT CARD. (a) In a sale of goods or services, a seller may not impose a surcharge on a buyer who uses a credit card for an extension of credit instead of cash, a check, or a similar means of payment.

The food here is pretty close to great. The poboys, burgers, cajun dishes are all great with lots of flavor. The red beans and rice sometimes doesn't get enough attention from the cooks and it sometimes comes as bean soup with some partially cooked rice. My only complaint is the drinks. I have been coming since you opened and I know it can work and produce ice. I know its a overhead but just fix the soda machine.

The food was decent. Service was good. Ambiance is small but cool. Had the fish and shrimp and it was good to ok. I might try it again sometime when I need a cajun fix and I am at work, which this located close to Bush Intercontinental airport

This experience was mediocre and could've been better. The shrimp were the best thing I tasted 7/10. Customer service was a 2/10 I tired to call my order in and the girl said we're busy lol I was dropping my bf off at the airport so I just went up there and ordered. The setting was giving hole in the wall. But I really wanted to try the food. Just a poor experience but check them out you may have a better time than I did.

Seafood platter had advertised items. Fried, breaded catfish was a bit too tough. Gumbo had chunks of beef which was good except I found it too salty. Butterflied fried shrimp was good. Stuffed shrimp ball was good. French fries were good. I was surprised by an extra charge for "service". We ordered, paid, and picked up our food from the counter. Plastic utensils. Prices were as expected for these days and the location near the airport.

Review from a tourist looking for Texas grub by the airport. The place is somewhat of a hole in the wall. Ordered a Cajun pulled chicken sandwich with a few sides to,go. Everything was delicious. Nothing fancy but really good grub.

Was at the airport and this establishment was recommended for Cajun food. The service was ok, you walk up to the counter and they take your order. I ordered smothered fish and rice. It was alright, it just needed a little more spice. Some people may like more spice at less but usually Cajun food is spicy/ my opinion. May try this establishment again in the future.

This place is awful. I would give it no stars if it was an option. I got the catfish and shrimp and and it was not fresh and very greasy. I also got a bowl of crawfish etoufe and there was only two crawfish in it and was very salty. The place was dirty and the employees were very unprofessional. Avoid this place!!!

Good customer service. Amazing tuna steak sandwich, catfish, chicken. Near the airport.

this place is nasty af, they serve you old food, i've seen roaches, the tables are sticky, management sucks, DO BETTER. DO NOT waste your time coming here 1/10

I used to eat here all the time back when I worked in the area. First time back in 7 years. Really good food. The fried pork chops were fried to perfection. I wish they offered this dish but smothered like with gravy on top. The gumbo was absolutely amazing ! So was the mac n cheese! The food was great. I feeel like for the price tho should have at least came with some corn bread. Service is fast and friendly. Not many tables so it gets crowded pretty quickly. I feel like I was over charged. I need to call the manager to make sure I wasn't over charged but overall the food was great and I'll definitely be back. Solid five stars. Great flavor and great home style cooking.

This place SUCKS! My friend that works for the health department told me that they were on the verge of getting shut down and i believe him. My experience here was horrible my food was very nasty & when i tried to tell them about it they just brushed me off, the vibe of this place is just off & i don't recommend coming here.

The interior of this establishment has declined quite a bit over the years, but you don't come here for the pretty chairs! The food is absolutely AMAZING! I have been here several times and it never disappoints! The food is flavorful, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are good. If you are in the area or have a layover at the airport, stop in and grab a bite. There's something on the menu for everyone. I don't eat beef or pork, so I love that there are many chicken options on the menu. I've attached a pic of the large creole chicken burger with sweet potato fries. Unfortunately, I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into it before I snapped a pic. But if you order it, you'll see why!

The decor may put some off but the food is excellent. We had a variety of food from gumbo to burgers and was not disappointed. The food was served quickly ant hot.

Always bring clients here for lunch and dinner. It has become a staple as the food and service are great. It is nice bc you can get in and out fairly quickly for a sit down restaurant.

I only gave a 1 star because I couldn't give a ZERO Horrible customer service. Employees are thieves. Cashier did not give me back my credit card... later on that evening, my credit was used without my knowledge or doing so.. BEWARE of the thieves and credit card scammers!

Woo hoo!! Authentic gumbo , crawfish Etoufe, burgers and more! We didn't have room to try the catfish but I bet it's something else! If you're in the area, and you enjoy real Cajun cuisine, this place is for you. Emeril would be proud!

One star. Blackened tuna with rice and veggies was way bland. For almost 20$ I expected more portions and better flavor.

Flew in to Houston and Gumbo Jeaux's was the best choice within walking distance of the hotel... soooo good! In fact - I ate the Blackened fish taco so fast that it didn't make the photo . Staff were kind, lots of customers rolling in, and so many great options on the menu -- wish I could eat more

Great food, everyone is friendly and food is phenomenal for the price. Definitely try and be ready for flavor.

Stopped in while at a course held at the Hilton and was pleasantly surprised! Unassuming little place.... The blackened shrimp was excellent!

Friendly staff greeted us as soon as we walked in. I was hoping for jambalaya but I didn't see that as an option, which surprised me. I went with the seafood platter but swapped the fries for their dirty rice. The seasoning was great and I loved the shrimp. The fish was big and hot as well. The rice was pretty good but not very warm. The platter was supposed to include a cup of gumbo but they must have forgotten to give that to me. The line was long and we didn't have much time, so I didn't bother them for it. My copilot had the pulled pork burrito and he said it was just average. It was very large though and he brought the other half home with us. Overall, not super cheap and the food is average.

Great spot in a food hall. The food was served exactly in the window anticipated which was lovely. I got the small gumbo which was affordable and plenty of food. It had tons of flavor and lots of chicken and sausage. Definitely will be back.

The food was amazing. Love the manager Richard. He took care of all of my needs. The gumbo was spiced perfectly. The catfish was seasoned and cooked just how I like it too 10/10

The Flavor of the food has drastically changed in recent years not sure if there is new management or a change in cook but I was so disappointed since I have been speaking highly to my co workers and after todays visit every one in our table wished we had gone elsewhere. I can definitely confirm that this will be my last time going to Gumbo Geaux. Recommendation to the management, please clean the sticky tables, hire someone that shows a smile while taking your order, and lastly either hire back your old cook or go back to old recipe.

Ambiance is a little rough but you're not there for a candle lit dinner. The shrimp PoBoy is excellent and the bread is great. I got the red beans and rice instead of fries and it was spicy enough and a decent portion as just a cup. They get busy and the li e can get long but the food is hot and tasty when it arrives. A tasty little gem just down from the airport

I like this restaurant a lot but I don't get here enough. The Bayou Burger is off the the chain.

Nope!! Didn't care for this place, and neither did the hubs. Very sketchy looking ppl there as well. Not the best neighborhood. Food wasn't even good enough to be considered mediocre.

I went here on a Tuesday evening for a bowl of Crawfish étouffée because it was walking distance from the hotel. The service was prompt, the restaurant was somewhat rundown and could use a little TLC. The food was average. There really weren't enough crawfish in the bowl. It was mostly rice and sauce. In the good side, it wasn't overpriced. I might try it again sometime.

I stop here today for the first time try this place out near IAH airport. I got the boudin balls and it comes with a side, so I got the red beans and rice. I could not consume the boudin balls, they where so salty, I'm sufe because the boudin is already high in sodium and they also season the breading flour mixture. Now for the red beans n rice, they were heavily salty also! They also taste like can ranch style beans with a lot of other season they tried to put in it for flavor, which made it more salty. Odd taste! I may come back to try a few other items, but not a good first impression.

Meh. Place was a little dirty and the gumbo had no flavor. If you are in a hurry by the airport this is not a terrible option. But not great

Amazing po-boy !!! Takeout had all things needed to eat ... napkins, plasticware & condiments. Very pleased with entire meal of poboy & gumbo... enough for 2 meals!

Amazing food. I had the grilled shrimp sandwich and that shrimp was some of the most delicious shrimp I have ever had. Food came out quickly as well!

had a very nice meal. service was a little lacking, and they forgot some things on our order, and the fried shrimp was over cooked. The fries were good

Taste was decent, not worth a trip out of your way but convenient if you're staying by the airport. I had the chicken burrito and it was average, friends said the gumbo was very good but lacking a lot of shrimp. Ordered online that was seamless and time estimate was on point

Salmon salad & firecracker salmon sandwich were AMAZING. Perfectly seasoned & flavorful. Loved the tangy sauce on the sandwich & the salad dressing. Was so good that I had to get some gumbo to go for work tomorrow. I'll definitely be coming back & telling my friends

Trash food was garbage I mean what more can I say but a waste of me and my family time we're never going back customer service again was not friendly

Food looks great but taste, texture, temperature was not good. Sorry, cannot recommend this place.

Had the Cajun Philly steak sandwich and gumbo. Food was amazing and the staff was just as awesome!

Small place but perfect for the occasion. Love all the food on the menu. Fast and easy process to order. The waitress is constantly cleaning and checking on you.