The Gumbo Pot

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"While wandering around the Original Farmers Market, follow the distinct scent of garlic, onion, paprika, and cayenne emanating from the over four decade old restaurant Gumbo Pot. The restaurant remains a longtime favorite for its aromatic jambalaya, fried chicken, gator gumbo, and deep-fried frog legs. Beignets and chicory coffee are also on hand to round out any meal here." - Mona Holmes

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"On those cold, cloudy days where the only thing that sounds appealing is to go snuggle up in a movie theater at The Grove, you will absolutely find us at The Gumbo Pot beforehand. This 35-year-old Cajun spot has delicious options (the slightly spicy shrimp and chicken jambalaya is a standout), but at the end of the day, we always go back to our favorite: the Gumbo Ya-Ya. This steaming pot of spicy chicken gumbo with shrimp and andouille sausage is savory, spicy, and just a little bit sweet. Also, be sure to order some chocolate beignets for later during the movie." - brant cox

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"Tourists and locals alike regularly dine at The Gumbo Pot in the Original Farmers Market." - Anneliese Wilson

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"On those cold, cloudy days where the only thing that sounds appealing is to go snuggle up in a movie theater at The Grove, you will absolutely find us at The Gumbo Pot beforehand. This 35-year-old Cajun spot has delicious food across-the-board (the slightly spicy shrimp and chicken jambalaya is a standout), but at the end of the day, we always go back to our favorite: the Gumbo Ya-Ya. This steaming pot of spicy chicken gumbo with shrimp and andouille sausage is earthy, spicy, and just a little bit sweet. Also, be sure to order some chocolate beignets for later during the movie." - Brant Cox

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"The Gumbo Pot opened its traditional Cajun and Creole restaurant in 1986. There aren’t many places in LA that serve chicory coffee, which pair perfectly with both the Gumbo Pot’s traditional and chocolate beignets." - Mona Holmes

Tyler “Skip” White

Google

This was not good, at all. When my wife and I saw the spot it looked like a great chance to finally get some of that good Louisiana food we have been missing. After trying it, were not sure anyone who works here or owns this place has ever been to Louisiana, or even the south. We ordered the shrimp po’boy, which came with slices of lemon with peel on it which were terrible and something I have never experienced in my life (not like the squeeze on the shrimp, but sliced and garnished like they were pickles), the red beans and rice which were ok at best, the gumbo ya ya which tasted like an old fish, and the cornbread which was dry and unpalatable. We ate maybe 10% of each dish and had to go somewhere else to eat. The lemonade was fine. I would strongly advise against eating here.

Mel Moltamore

Google

A friend of mine visiting from New Zealand decided to try this place because he’s never been to New Orleans to try authentic Cajun/Creole food. Well, he certainly didn’t get it here. I grew up in the south, then lived in Louisiana for six years. This food was blasphemous. Seafood tasted like it was fried and old oil. The greens were served with the juice running all over the plate, leading to the fried food getting soggy. The cornbread was dry and didn’t taste very fresh at all. It was such a disappointment. Literally the best thing on my plate was the cocktail sauce.

jasmine xu

Google

Seafood gumbo was old and salty. The Seafood gumbo was not fresh made. It tasted like that it had been sitting in the pot for a long time. It had nothing about fresh seafood, but a few very small and dry shrimps. There were some green pepper, tomatoes and chilies, but the color of those vegetables were very dark and old, lost the fresh texture and flavor. Plus, there were a lot of very tough celery fibers, tasted like wood chips, along with a lot of chili seeds, that I had to spit them out. The corn bread was small and dry. The cooked vegetables were old and salty too. The whole plate costed me about 18 dollars, but I didn't get any fresh nutrition for my lunch but sweat from eating those spicy food.

Harry Lime

Google

Jambalaya lacked taste and structure with only few of pieces of sausage. Potato salad too cold. Corn bread was all right

Elizabeth Dickens

Google

I ordered the Seafood Gumbo they gave me Gumbo Ya-Ya. I don't eat meat!!, only occasionally seafood that really pisses me off. The corn bread was dry. My husband whom always gets Gumbo Ya-Ya said its the worst it's ever been.

jflo

Google

Daang. Had i read the reviews before i made the purchase i would not have to post this 1 star. If there was an option for Zero stars i would go there. I have eaten some great cajun food in NOLA and Houston and this place was not even close. My jambalaya tasted like a can of tomatoes. I ordered with shrimp and chicken and i could count the shrimp and sausage on one hand, not enough and there was no chicken to be found. My wifes salad was room temperature (we are outside!!). The only good thing was the corn bread. Bummer. Food looks good, but was very deceiving.

Chris Sa

Google

This southern style joint has delicious food and friendly staff. It's located inside the farmers market and when we went it was the weekend before fat Tuesday so there was music and festivities. We got the seafood jambalaya and chicken gumbo and was superb.

Henry Farkas

Google

Service was friendly and efficient. The place was clean and well organized. Food prep was prompt. I had red beans and rice without the rice. I almost always order red beans and rice without the rice when I eat at the Gumbo Pot. It was delicious. If you like authenic New Orleans cuisine, I highly recommend the Gumbo Pot.

Katt O.

Yelp

Food: red bean and rice was good but it did lack the smoky flavor that I was expecting and it was served lukewarm verse hot. Soft shell crab PoBoy was good ... made fresh the crab was nice and hot Service: nice Ambiance: outdoor seating at the farmers market.. plenty of tables and chairs ... clean

Emily T.

Yelp

First time at the LA Farmer's market and this spot stood out so we had to try! I'm a huge fan of cajun/creole food and have been to Louisiana and loved it there, so I was pretty excited about this spot. Service was friendly. I got their seafood gumbo and in my opinion had a hard time eating it. The seafood they use is pretty cheap, the shrimps were tiny and mushy and I think it had some fish in it...The gumbo came with cornbread which was a little dry and a choice of side (I went with the collard greens- which was honestly the best thing). My parents had some sort of sweet potato chip salad but the potatoes were raw, so they weren't a fan.

Shuran W.

Yelp

Had an event at Lacma and decided to come here for a gumbo bowl. Decent size of food. Love the sausage. I have to say I love the collard green in the rice and red beans so so much. Tasty and not too soft. My dish with the extra red bean and rice comes to $21. +3.99% credit card fee and tip it's closer to $25 It's nice around and has plenty of seat. The food took a while to be ready but staff were nice.

Dorothy H.

Yelp

I don't understand why there are negative reviews. I've been coming to the Gumbo Pot as long as I've lived in L.A., which has been for over 30 years. I have fond memories, such as meeting Frank Black from the Pixies back in the 90s. Fast forward to today, I come here every New Year's Day with my son and his dad, to have the first meal of the year. We have the red beans and rice, which has ham and andouille sausage, because that way we have a "fat" year as far as money goes. It's just a little superstition thing we do. It's always so delicious, especially with the cornbread, which I order an extra one, instead of a side salad. Service has always been just fine as far as I can remember and the bustle of the Farmer's Market is always fun. You must like crowds, but if you go before noon on the weekend, you will have an easier time finding a table.

Magnolia B.

Yelp

Gumbo Pot delivers as-authentic-as-California-can-get cajun/creole food. Love their jambalaya, corn muffins, and beignets. Just wish they served beer and hurricanes!

Jessica N.

Yelp

Nice server but the food is okay. I wouldn't recommend the sweet potato salad as it's kind of like grocery store coleslaw. Cornbread was dry and not very corny. The seafood gumbo honestly tasted like tomato bean chili with overcooked shrimp. For $17, I would eat elsewhere.

Junnay B.

Yelp

I loved this place! Came here for a quick shopping break and was craving some Southern food. Came across this place and it looked so good so we decided to order it. The Gumbo Ya Ya was the cashier's fave so we decided to try it out, and it was so good! It was really flavorful and had many different types of protein. The side of collard greens was also tasty and went well with the gumbo. I would definitely recommend if you're craving some hearty Southern food.

Lisa F.

Yelp

I'm giving 1 star for the fact the po boy was big and employees were nice. But the food was such a disappointment. The seafood gumbo had no taste and lacked spice. Gumbo should be bland. I jad the catfish poboy, and my daughter had the crawfish poboy. The sandwiches are enormous, BUT they aren't good, and I was hungry, so it should have been good since I was close to starving. They are just big. My catfish was hot, and that's all I can say about it. The sandwich had more bread than meat, and the bread wouldn't be my first choice. I had to go and ask for hot sauce to try to give the sandwich flavor. Definitely not even close to New Orleans flavor or taste. I don't know if I went at a bad time, but it's shame on me for not checking Yelp before choosing this place. Again, I was hungry and made a bad choice.

Kaye Y.

Yelp

Wanted some Louisiana flavor and decided to give this spot a try. Although not the best I would not writing off completely. My chicken po-boy was not great. It was ki d of dry and lacking fresh authentic flavor. I think I would opt for something else the next time around. Service matched the food..just okay and the plus is they had heaters I. The outdoor seating areas.

Evangeline C.

Yelp

The gumbo and jambalaya was delightful here. It was a busy stall but still had very attentive staff that was extremely courteous and helpful. The cornbread was amazing and I would definitely come back for the jambalaya any day of the week. Self seating around the market and I believe they validate parking if you park on the farmer's market side. Otherwise, at the Grove, it's $5/hour for the first 3 hours.

Jerry D.

Yelp

For this one I give this spot a 3 star and that's because the beignets were very good. That catfish po boy was okay, no flavor to it, the bread to fish ration could have been better.

Minji W.

Yelp

Okay so I get it, it's the original farmers market, I knew the prices weren't going to be reasonable, but this place up charges like crazy. I ordered a few different sides: the gumbo, hushpuppies, and cornbread. Everything was pretty mediocre and what I expected, but the gumbo portion was really small even for the actual meal ones. My parents got the meal gumbos and it was almost the same size as the one pictured here, and it wasn't that crazy of quality either. Honestly, I think it's time we leave the original farmers market just to the tourists :(

Americus A.

Yelp

Quick service, good food. In the heart of the Original Farmer's Market. Great atmosphere, great weather. Lots of flavor in the seafood gumbo.

David K.

Yelp

A staple in the heart of LA's Farmer's Market. I've been coming to this place for many years and in all of my visits, taste is consistent and hearty. My favorite dish would have to be the Jambalaya with a side of jalapeño cornbread. This dish has generous portions of what you find in an authentic American Creole and Cajun rice dish, well-balanced with meat, rice, beans, and veggies. I also love their Catfish Po'Boy. Lightly fried and flaky protein with lemon garnish. This really hits the spot and will leave you wanting more. Also, please make sure to try their fresh oyster on a half shell. They give you this their own rendition of a cocktail sauce that is so delicious! Unfortunately, they were all out this day but when they do have them, you can watch as they shuck them open for your belly. If you have time, explore this area. A lot of amazing shops and a nice, diverse group of people, all enjoying authentic foods from around the world.

Seb F.

Yelp

Missing Jackson Square during the Winter Time when it gets completely white from snow... Missing the Grape Cocktail from Lafitte's! Missing New Orleans...?! Stop Grab a Mixed Oyster Clam Shrimp Po Boy!!! I'm BACK BABY The mustard potato salad pairs nicely... maybe a Stella from across the way... Who needs Mardi Gras!? We're at the Grove... Let the people watching begin...

Brandon A.

Yelp

Loved this place. I have a close friend who lived in New Orleans for a while and we wanted to go here to give him a taste of NOLA food. It did not disappoint. He got the gator filet and I got the crawfish tail po'boy, both were fried to perfection and so tender. Their white sauce was perfectly creamy & tangy as well. We also tried the lemonade which was amazing, and I'd recommend the hot sauce if you like spicy. My girlfriend got the jambalaya which was good but not amazing, a bit too tomato-y but still didn't take away from how good the place was. I always love going to the farmers market and being surrounded by all kinds of people having a good time. I'd highly recommend!

Daniel L.

Yelp

Came at 5pm on a Saturday night There was only one person ahead of me Ordered the shrimp po boy and red beans and rice Food came out quickly About $16.50 per item Po boy felt like more bread than what was inside it and had a little too much lettuce. If you're not getting shrimp in each bite it's a problem. Kind of a sad little sandwich. Shrimp ain't de-veined Red beans and rice could use a little seasoning definitely ask for hot sauce Plenty of seating outside Cornbread was star of the show

Mary B.

Yelp

I've been coming to The Gumbo Pot since I was a kid but I never realized how great this place is until I learned a little bit about the history of Gumbo. (America's National Soup) The history of Gumbo would not be possible without the cool calibration of many different kinds of people. Native Americans, including the Choctaw tribe contributed to the recipe for American Gumbo including adding sassafras as a thickener, African Americans brought okra to this Louisiana soup which is how Gumbo got its name, the word "gumbo" is based on an African word for okra. Like the country for whom Gumbo belongs, it's the contribution of so many kinds of people that makes it great. Decades ago, the Original Farmers Market was home to a little beer garden where old men played Chess together. They traded amazing refuge and survivor stories even holocaust survival stories back then. (#home of the brave) The Gumbo Pot was a favorite of theirs and I remember there was a really inexpensive special which everyone appreciated. Cheers to the OG crew who knew long before most of us how important it is to support a black-owned and family owned-business.:) I came revisited this location of The Gumbo Pot on one of the sunniest days of all time. Even the sky was filled with signs, music and magic. Literally! I ordered a few things and everything was excellent. The Gumbo Ya Ya was perfectly balanced, well-seasoned and flavorful. Each bite had a little bit of everything like andouille sausage, okra, slow-cooked veggies and chicken. It was so good I almost cried. One hundred stars. I need to do a little more research on American Gumbo before this review will be complete. Consider going out on a sunny day and treating yourself to a bowl of Gumbo at The Gumbo Pot. This place has a long beautiful history!

Liz B.

Yelp

A pretty good po boy but I've had better. I felt it was missing some flavor, maybe some spice? The staff were nice and were able to get our food in a timely manner. It was a bit overpriced but that's the price you pay for being at The Grove. It is located in the farmers market so it can be hard to find seating but there is additional seating on the second floor. Since it is at the Grove, the parking garage is very expensive so make sure to find somewhere to get your parking ticket validated or find street parking.

Lucy L.

Yelp

Best tasting tender, fried alligator, which we got with a side of perfectly cooked collard greens. The alligator was served in a generous portion with many pieces, with a small cup of dipping sauce that was the perfect flavor. The alligator is our favorite dish here and we order it every time we come. We also ate the seafood gumbo which you can choose small or large size. It was served with rice and lots of seafood, piping hot. We chose a side of salad for the gumbo but you can choose from a variety of other sides. Each dish we got usually comes with a corn bread muffin that is moist and lightly sweet. Lots of tables here at the Farmers Market to sit at, in a nice relaxing atmosphere. We love it here. Prices are very reasonable. If you use cash, you get a 5% discount. If you use a credit card, they add the credit card fee percentage, which they indicate on a sign at the counter. We will keep coming back to The Gumbo Pot. Thank you.

Alex N.

Yelp

It's going to be a no for me. The catfish had no flavor but at least it wasn't overcooked. The gator gumbo was also a huge disappointment. It tasted like minestrone and I didn't get a single piece of gator, only 3 small shrimps and some sausage. Also the rice they serve with the gumbo is similar to uncle Ben's or something. I don't know but I wasn't a fan of any of it

Vincent N.

Yelp

Solid meal. Cornbread a little dry buts its okay. Alligator plate with Cornbread, Collard greens, Jambalaya and warm chewy Beignets.

Ava W.

Yelp

For the price, I really don't think the food was worth it. My partner treated us, and we figured with it being Mardi Gras that we should have something from New Orleans. For the price, I think the food is okay. Nothing spectacular. Not bad but not something to write home about.

Benett B.

Yelp

I don't know about the experience of other reviewers, but my wife and I have been eating here for 37 years. The food here is constantly wonderful!!! The blackened salmon I had today was perfect! The Po boys, and I've had both the blackened salmon and the mixed po boys, are wonderful! The gumbos are all delicious!¡ Ignore the other reviews and treat yourself to the best New Orleans food I've eaten, besides New Orleans!!! This place is an absolute treasure that my wife and I will make the trek from the valley to enjoy!!!

Lauren X.

Yelp

You don't have to travel to New Orleans if you are getting a craving. The food is pretty on point although it's still Missing a bit of depth. But it is nothing too drastic to forsake this place for if u have a palate for Jambalaya, etoufee, chicory coffee, beignets. The price is pretty darn outrageous for a small cup of coffee costing about six dollars. I asked for a larger cup and to my surprise is a standard six dollar cup that was so small!! It's almost like a Southwest Airlines coffee which by the way serves Chicory Community Coffee in a same size cup. A little Food for thought. This is a family owned the place which I had no idea about. The beignets was not a pillowy and soft as I like. I had it when completely piping hot so I can't say it flattened up over time. It is really hard and crispy on the outside and flat inside. I Do love that smothered it up in the snow of powdered sugar. That sugar is perfect for my coffee. And there you have it! A simple NOLA breakfast. Sweet with a side of high.

Marisa N.

Yelp

Came over to Gumbo Pot for some sweets after trying the amazing pasta at pasta corner, and I was met with a very rude attitude. I greeted the gentleman taking orders and he just stared at me. I greeted him a second time and honestly I'll just say he's intentionally rude bc he just looked at me with a weird disgusted look. My boyfriend bought a water and this same guy didn't even hand it to him he laid it sideways and shouted at us from the other side of the counter. RUDE and honestly was giving racist. Anyhow the beignets were mid and takes like yeast with powdered sugar. I will not come back if I see this guy.

Raymond S.

Yelp

I really enjoyed it, would have love to go five stars but the jambalaya, which was great, could have had more bite. The guy at the counter was awesome, really enjoyed talking to him about the alligator gumbo-I so regret not getting that too. I will never be in LA and not stop at the Farmers Market. I will never stop at the Farmer's Market in LA and not stop at The Gumbo Pot. I wish my grandson was with me, we would have gone through the whole menu-he's 15 and the boy can eat.

Jasmine A.

Yelp

Every time my boyfriend and I come to the grove this is our go-to spot! I love how they have vegetarian greens and shrimp & chicken jambalaya! Options for most dietary needs. Everything is so fresh and flavorful, plus the food always comes out nice and hot!

Clara C.

Yelp

Located within the Farmers Market by the Grove. They have several tables in front of their stand. When you're done eating, just leave your trays there. Someone will clean up after you. They have an extensive menu written on chalkboard above the kitchen. Get the gumbo. Pass on the Jambalaya. The corn bread is baked like cupcakes with the cupcake cups, but it's tasty. For sides, get the pecan salad. Don't get the potato salad. I wouldn't come back to the Farmer's Market just for this, but I wouldn't be opposed to eating the gumbo again. Parking at the Farmer's Market is tough to find. You can park in the Grove structure and walk here.

Keyva C.

Yelp

Today wasn't my first time having the gumbo pot but it wasn't as good as it was the first time I had it either which is why I was eager to get it again. I ordered the blacken snapper and admittedly that was probably the wrong thing to order, previously I order the salmon and it was better. The two best parts of the meal were the sweet potato salad and corn bread. I ordered a side of jambalaya but it wasn't the greatest I'm sure if I had some extra seasoning it would have been delightful. I would try again but stick to what I know. The advantage to this place is no other place in the grove market is selling food similar to it.

Brian K.

Yelp

Haven't been to the Gumbo Pot for over 5 years, but it's still there and the food is still awesome. Maybe people need to try the mixed platter. I really don't get anything else and it's always great. And get the side of jambalaya! The cornbread is awesome and I really love the fried catfish. I didn't get a chance to get the creole potato salad, but that's definitely on my list for next time.

Robyn W.

Yelp

Gumbo Pot is delicious. Quality food. Been going here for years. Shrimp po' boy is one of my favorites. I always take visitors here and they love it. Check it out!

Kat A.

Yelp

Not spicy but only shrimp inside the gumbo. Not sure why they call it seafood. Good portion size but needs more variety. Vegan collard greens were forgettable. Fast service. Plenty seating in farmers market. Validated parking

Jon C.

Yelp

Most of what my family ordered here were subpar. Shrimp gumbo tasted stale. Fried catfish was too greasy. Fried okra was pretty good though.

Joseph D.

Yelp

We were at the Grove Farmers Market since we had to make a couple of stops at some shops. We thought about trying something a little different from where we usually go. Decided on the Gumbo Pot. The food was ok. If you want to try something different from the other places in the market. Or if you fee like having some Cajun food. I wouldn't expect much though. Food was ok. If you've had decent Cajun food or you've been to New Orleans then you'll be somewhat disappointed. We ordered the Gumbo Ya Ya which was lacked some more Cajun spices. It was a little bland and more soupy and tomato tasting. The potato salad we chose as a side was slightly undercooked. The best part of the dish was the cornbread muffin that came with it. We also ordered the Shrimp Po Boy sandwich. The sandwich looked like it was a good size. Definitely can be enough for two people. But it was mostly bread and had probably only a dozen (if that) medium sized fried shrimp spread out the whole sandwich. They don't have a tablet/reader to hand the customers so they "ask" for tips and INPUT the amounts themselves. Out order came out to $29.84 and tipped $4.16 since I like round numbers. My credit card later showed that they charged me $1.33 over. Now it's not that big of an amount but imagine if they did that to everyone since most people don't check that closely. I won't bother having it corrected but I definitely won't go there again.

Jonathan M.

Yelp

Mediocre at best. I wasn't impressed by the gator gumbo. Hardly any meat in it to call it gator gumbo. So sad too, I had such high hopes

Alvin J.

Yelp

We ordered Gumbo, greens and cornbread to accompany a Fat Tuesday celebration . Everything was delicious, seasoned just right and arrived via DoorDash. Happy to recommend for a Nawlins dinner!

Bailey C.

Yelp

3 stars because the staff was SO nice. But the food ain't it. Sorry. Idk if it was an off day when I went last week but it just didn't impress me or the 4 friends I was with. It was just okay. Service and staff is great though!

Nathan G.

Yelp

I thought this was perfectly alright, and way better than the Yelp rating. The Gumbo Ya-Ya had plenty of flavor, not especially spicy but (and here is the secret, folks) real cajun food is actually not very spicy, the "heat is on the table" in the form of hot sauce. The cornbread and stewed greens on the side hit the spot too. Not super cheap, but not out of line for La Brea Farmer's market and it definitely hit the spot.

Nate F.

Yelp

Probably should have read reviews before I came here haha. Out of all the delicious food in the Farmer's Market. When you think of cajun food you think of lots of flavor and that was not delivered in my jambalaya unfortunately. Oh well - it was worth a try.

Roy H.

Yelp

Pretty out of the place in the very far back of the farmers market, but the positive of that is that there is a lot of space to sit down and eat. The Gumbo is pretty good, but not cooked fresh as it has been sitting in cookers and laddled out to customers. The shortbread is just a costco muffin and the potato salad was bland and a chore to eat through. Honestly if we just got the gumbo itself it would be higher rated, but it was sold as a combination and the rest of the combo sucked. We got the Yaya Gumbo.

Ariane N.

Yelp

Honestly I tired this place for a second time the food was still horrible. The red beans had so much supposed to be pickle meat in it. It lack favor. The beignets was just grossed they taste like dough with powdered sugar on it. As a person from New Orleans living in La this place needs a overhaul. I'm definitely keep going to the other New Orleans food places.

Melveen V.

Yelp

If I could leave 0 starts I would. I tried this place today for the first time, and felt extremely sick 30 min after and had to leave work. I asked around to a couple of people that have tried Gumbo Pot and they warned me that they also suffered from a severe stomach ache after trying the food. When I went back to explain the matter to the manager on site, I stated very respectfully "I know it has nothing to do with you, I'm just sick and trying to see what can be done" and the attitude was through the roof. She had the audacity to tell me that she felt offended by my remarks. They got me sick, but they're the one offended? Make it make sense. I was very excited to try this spot, but the way my body is feeling at the moment is unbearable. I would've not write a review if the customer service was better, but it only made it worse. Definitely would not recommend if you have plans for the day, as you'll probably end up sick and on the toilet. A bummer, because the food tasted amazing.

Kathy N.

Yelp

The worst Po Boys I ever had in my life. I don't know how they can call this place authentic. The bread is soggie and too much proportionally with the oyster and shrimp. Can't even tell if there is any shrimp. It was just so bad. And I came during lunch hours so the food should be prepared well. I will never come back to this joint. Horrible food! I made the mistake to not check Yelp before. Don't make the same mistake. Trust Yelp reviews when they said it's 2 stars it's BAD

Michael H.

Yelp

This place has a B grade for a reason, the only B grade in farmers market. I'll leave it at that. Only reason it's still open it's cuz of the tourists honestly lol.

Hosanna F.

Yelp

Honestly I'm surprised this place has so many negative reviews. I actually really love and enjoy this place especially since there are hardly any Cajun restaurants in LA. I will say that there are lots of items that I haven't tried because I always stick to the basic items - red beans & rice and beignets. Those are absolutely delicious and you can never go wrong with the Louisiana staple. I've tried their jambalaya and gumbo before and it was pretty good and although I have had better, it's still nothing I would complain about. The only negative comment I would have to say is I've tried their seasonal bread pudding as well as their corn muffins and those items were a bit dry. But overall, I always drive over from the valley to get my cajun fix and I have been doing this for years!

Andrea O.

Yelp

Walked across the gumbo pot and so glad I did. Grabbed their jambalaya and OMG it was delicious! The serving size is generous where I wasn't even able to finish my bowl. The cornbread was a little over cooked but I ate it with my meal so it helped soften it up. The chocolate beignets were huge! Was able to finish 1 of the 3 but will get to eat them later as a snack. I will definitely be coming back ! They validate parking for the farmers market parking :)

Duchess P.

Yelp

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!! This was the worst! I am so pissed that I paid good money for this garbage! Believe every review that you read about the PO boy sandwich! I got the soft shell crab and it was burnt flavorless dry and YES IT ALSO HAD THE INFAMOUS LEMON on it!!! Terrible idea! Y'all should be ashamed of yourself and shut down! Come on now! The bread was dry and I had to get extra mayo to try to save it! That did not work ! The lemonaid is NOT fresh ...it's not even country time and it is $4! Poorest excuse for a PO boy that I have ever had! DO NOT EAT HERE! READ THE REVIEWS AND BELIEVE THEM!

Teresa B.

Yelp

Of all the places at The Grove, we opted on Good Friday to eat at The Gumbo Pot. I had the blackened catfish salad. Amazing! I would come back here again for the salad. It also comes with a small muffin size corn bread which was also good. I'd like to come back and try the other things in the menu. I also liked that the dressing had a little kick to it.

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"On those cold, cloudy days where the only thing that sounds appealing is to go snuggle up in a movie theater at The Grove, you will absolutely find us at The Gumbo Pot beforehand. This 35-year-old Cajun spot has delicious food across-the-board (the slightly spicy shrimp and chicken jambalaya is a standout), but at the end of the day, we always go back to our favorite: the Gumbo Ya-Ya. This steaming pot of spicy chicken gumbo with shrimp and andouille sausage is earthy, spicy, and just a little bit sweet. Also, be sure to order some chocolate beignets for later during the movie." - Brant Cox

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