This "super-casual" stall in the Fairfax Farmers Market is the "real deal", churning out gumbo, beignets and other "classic Cajun" treats that are so good, "you think you're in the Big Easy"; sure, critics fret over chow that's "nothing memorable" while citing "passable" outside seating, but for a "quick", inexpensive bite, it "hits the spot."
The Gumbo Pot Restaurant Review:
No need to spend $20 to $40 a head at a Cajun restaurant --- not when you can come to The Gumbo Pot in the famous, tourist-filled Farmers Market and get good Cajun/Creole food for a fraction of that price. The muffaletta sandwiches and the flavorful gumbo yaya with chicken, shrimp and andouille sausage are impressive. Another popular traditional option is the po’ boy, a French bread sandwich...
Cajun and Creole specialties satisfy hungry diners--without emptying their wallets.:
In Short
Even though it's in the middle of the Fairfax Farmers Market, it's remarkably similar to a stroll through New Orleans' Vieux Carre. The French Quarter muffaletta sandwich is...