We came into town to buy a car and didn't finish the paperwork until about 1:30. By the time we…read morewere done, we were absolutely starving. We pulled into Papa Dubi's around 1:45, not realizing the kitchen closes at 2:00. We apologized and said we'd come back another time because we didn't want to be "those people", but the staff insisted it was no problem at all. That alone made a great first impression. We ordered quickly and went with the Cajun Sampler--Red Beans and Rice, Gumbo, Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya, and Crawfish Sauce over Rice. We also added hushpuppies and boudin. Every single thing was spot‑on delicious. Each sampler dish had the perfect balance of rice to main ingredients, and the flavors were rich, authentic, and comforting. The boudin was the real deal, and the hushpuppies were just as good. Brandon was our server, and he couldn't have been more friendly or accommodating, especially considering how close it was to closing time. For being this far from Louisiana, Papa Dubi's is absolutely doing it right. We'll definitely be back.

Had to do a work thing at the nearby cancer center and decided to stop in. Being from Louisiana, I…read morenever miss a chance to check out a Cajun place. I love the whole vibe of the place. Everyone was super friendly, shout out to our server Brandon. Friendly and willing to engage in my favorite activity (small talk!) lol. To the food. I have an extensive list of food allergies and intolerances. So I will always review a place where I can find a good meal and not get sick or worse. I had the burger po'boy and it was great! Perfect ratio of burger to bread. The fries were pretty standard Sysco fair but I like their seasoned fries so all good. Hubs had the catfish lunch meal and he enjoyed it. Ordered the boy the crab cake meal and he loved it. Also got the 4 sides option as part of our to-go order - gumbo, red beans & rice, jambalaya, and etouffee. I hate soupy rice & beans, so I was happy to see that these were done right. They also tasted great. I wasn't able to try the other items (pesky seafood allergy) but they also looked good and smelled delicious. Definitely see us making a day trip in the future to eat here again.

We stopped here for a quick lunch while passing through the area and it was pretty good. We ordered…read morethe fried pickles as our starter. Something about them had a hint of sweetness to it, which we didn't care for. We ended up squeezing a lemon and adding some malt vinegar to them to get that sour/dill taste that we'd hoped for. Next up, we ordered the Dubliner and Fried Fish Tacos. We enjoyed both of them. The fish tacos were giant, very filling and crunchy. It was a little heavy on the breading (for me), but I enjoyed them. You can get the fish grilled or fried and I opted for fried. The Dubliner was pretty tasty and didn't skimp on heartiness. The sliced steak, mushrooms, cheese and gravy meshed very well on a open slice of brioche bread. Our server and service was pleasant. She suggested the zucchini instead of the broccoli with the Dubliner, and they were pretty good.

Food was awesome. Our server Presley was awesome she made sure we had everything we need. We went a…read morelittle before 5 pm no wait. Food came out quick

My wife and I came here for a date night. I had not ever had ate here and she had ate here several…read moreyears ago. We both got the 7oz filets, cooked medium rare, with a house salad, and she had a baked potato and I had the garlic mashed potatoes. The steaks were cooked to perfection and probably one of the best steaks I had ever had! My wife said the same thing about her steak. The service was top notch! We never had to ask for a refill or wait to order. Definitely a place to try and we'll go back on another date night in the near future.

We had always seen this restaurant on the corner, but never went. So, I surprised my sister by…read moretaking her to this cute lil' place in Guntersville for her birthday. Made reservations..glad I did. Beautiful weather calls for sitting outside. They just need umbrellas for all of the tables. Not just the +4 tables. We had a good friendly waitress. We enjoyed a tasty bowl of tomato bisque. Sister had to try their friend green tomatoes, which I don't eat. They did look delish..and she did enjoy. I wish I could have checked out the inside more other than running in to the restroom. What I did see were rustic wood floors. Small bar. Extremely cozy charming tables full of people enjoying themselves. Looking forward to going back soon!

Always a pleasure eating there. The salad bar always consists of fresh ingredients. The pizza is…read morevery good. The ham is my favorite. I have always gotten very good service.

Ordered cheese pizza the deal buy one get one. No taste…read moreabsolutely far removed from Italian style pizza or taste. Took the second one home once we opened the box the center looked like something else, but not pizza in the restaurant and take home dough felt undercooked. 2 second time to this place. Last time ordered hamburger pizza didn't see the hamburger. Other person ordered meatball sub what a joke. World's smallest meatballs we said something. But was told thats how they do and paid the bill for bread because none of us felt like we had meat.

The food was great, and the ambience a bit different from your normal barbecue place. They had…read moreother things on the menu besides barbecue, but the barbecue was definitely the feature act. One piece of advice, is avoid the baked beans. They're a bit overly sweet. And to me baked beans should have some bacon in them or something like that. These disappointed a bit. But the barbecue is phenomenal. And to be honest, the thing that really stole the show was at noon they play the national anthem and everybody stands to face the flag, I love the patriotic atmosphere and you can tell that this place is run by people who care. Not do they only put pride in their food, but you can tell that they have pride in their country and I'm coming back just for that reason alone!

I don't think that I have ever had Boston butt/pork shoulder with a pink smoke ring this expansive…read more Kudos to the pit master manning the smoker. This is the best BBQ pork that I've eaten at a restaurant, succulent, delicate, smokey, flavorful, esthetically appealing, and it makes me wish that we had something like this in the Atlanta area. I love fried okra, when it's cooked properly, and with that comes critical feedback; their version reminds me of how my grandmother made her fried okra (and that's the standard I use to measure all others by.) The mixed greens had a slight hint of smoky ham hock, probably could have benefitted from a little more salt, but I understand that some people have to watch their sodium intake so I bet the restaurant leaves that up to the customer. Our server was a delight, very smiley and cheery, welcoming, etc. Inside, it feels like they have preserved history and married it to classy modernity. The next time I visit Albertville, this will be on the to-do list. Keep up the good work, folks!

We had New York Strip steaks carry out. They were cooked to perfection, really great taste and…read moreorder filled correctly. The food was packaged to stay hot. Great food, great service.

We left before even getting our food. Our server was so rude we cancelled our order of drinks &…read moreappetizer through a different one who apologized like she wasn't even surprised. She didn't even ask why. All customer's money spends the same so act like you want us to be there.

This place has great feels. The atmosphere is very warm and well done. Great spot for a beer and a…read moreslice! The pizza is good. I thought the toppings were very flavorful. The crust, considering the wood-fired oven, seemed to have a a lot chew. It was cooked-not doughy, gummy or under-done, but, not crispy at all and quite...chewy. It's an observation, not a hard criticism. I would order again. The service was especially nice. I enjoyed our interactions and loved the bartender.

Food was fresh and the server taking care of us was friendly and she checked on us several times…read moremaking sure we were ok. We ordered the pickle pizza and a Greek salad and we were not disappointed

My wife had the steak tacos and I had the Barria tacos.Very delicious,authentic and the service is…read moregreat.You can sit inside where it has good atmosphere or outside where the city is somewhat busy.This is one of my favorite places in Alabama for street tacos.This is the second time for The Working Man Review.

Holy moly!!! I…read moreattended a conference in Guntersville this last weekend. Events concluded somewhat early on Saturday and I wanted to make the most of my drive out that way, so I decided to drive a little farther to give Gordo's Way a try. TL;DR -- I'm gonna be making more special trips to Albertville. This restaurant is located on Main Street in Albertville. It's on the corner/end of the street. Street parking is limited but there's a large lot across the street that I took advantage of. They appear to only be open Friday - Sunday so plan accordingly! A few picnic tables are arranged in front of the entrance. The restaurant is small with room for maybe ~25 seats on the inside. You order at the counter. The menu is diverse with a lot of authentic Mexican and Central American dishes. Big focus on birria -- not just tacos, but pizza and ramen too. Service was exceptional! The young woman who greeted me at the counter was so friendly and nice. She immediately caught on it was my first visit and she graciously offered to explain the menu to me. She was exceedingly thorough - more than I truly needed but I didn't mind because she was so sweet - and she knew her stuff! If you're new to this cuisine at all, Gordo's Way would be a great place to explore because the staff will take care of you. They have several containers of aguas frescas, to include cucumber pineapple, horchata, orange pineapple, etc. I knew I wanted one but couldn't pick -- they kindly offered me a sample. The cucumber pineapple was perfect -- delightfully refreshing, not too sweet but not too cucumbery either, and so that was my choice. I ordered two birria tacos with a side of rice and beans to accompany my beverage. This was actually my first time trying birria. I've waited to try it because I wanted to try it somewhere I was confident would do it well -- reviews led me here. I wasn't disappointed. It was delicious: the beef was chewy, savory, succulent, so moist; the onions were crunchy but unobtrusive; the tortilla was thin and crispy; and the consommé for dipping was perfectly umami and surprisingly not insanely messy. The only thing that didn't completely knock my socks off was the rice. It wasn't bad, just kind of standard. The beans were, I think, charro beans -- definitely pintos, not refried. They were smoky and tender. Go out of your way to Gordo's Way -- you will not regret it.