Gumbo Pot

Pros: Authentic versions of some Louisiana favorites. $5-10 right price.
Cons: Cornbread is decent but not all that.

I can't think Fat Tuesday and N'Awlins without thinking of po'boys, muffelatas, beignets, King Cake, pralines, red beans & rice or that hot, smoky chocolate roux as a basis for jambalaya or file gumbo. Unfortunately, living on the West Coast, not the ...

Pros: Certain dishes are quite good; somewhat recommended WITH CAVEATS
Cons: Other dishes are unsatisfactory; unacceptably surly staff

Some of the food here is excellent, some of it's lousy. You've got to be very selective at this place. Add a half-star to the two above, since Epinions' system doesn't let you give 2.5 star ratings.

I've been eating at The Gumbo Pot on and...

Pros: Delicious!
Cons: Long waits at peak hours

What don't I like about The Gumbo Pot?

NOTHING!

I don't even know where to begin! The cornbread is probably one of the best I have ever eaten. The blackened shrimp Po'Boys are to die for! The gumbo is the perfect meal on a cold...

Pros: None, unless you wan't a horrible food court experience.
Cons: Plenty

Wife and I originally from New Orleans. Lived in Beverly Hills for 10 years. Visited this place while in the Farmer's Market on Fairfax. Had high hopes that we could get a taste of home locally. Wishful thinking as all places purporting to be New Orleans ...

Pros: Cheap
Cons: the line

I first heard about the Gumbo Pot while watching a program on the Food Network. I worked nearby, and decided to head over one day for lunch. I went for the gumbo yaya. It came with cornbread and a side of sweet potato chips, potato salad or a green...