I really enjoy this rare find - gumbo is not a Portland mainstay so this is a nice departure from the norm. I like the options and the convenience and the owner is kind and attentive. Highly recommend. read more

Best Gumbo I've ever had! Shrimp & grits was total amaze! Corn bread was nice and moist, for corn bread, and the honey top made no need for butter. Portions are large and served piping hot. Definitely seek this place out. read more

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I I went to this spot because Mumbo Gumbo was on my IG timeline and service was amazing. I got the Big AL's Hangover. It comes with Catfish and spaghetti/garlic bread and two sides; I got the cream corn which was excellent. The catfish was seasoned very well, fresh and cooked just the way I like. The spaghetti and his red sauce were good. I pride myself on making an excellent homemade sauce so I can confidently say it was good and it was not overly salted. I could tell it was homemade and had no cut corners. Lastly, I had some gumbo because that is why I went there. I got chicken gumbo and it was in the middle; I will give it a 7. I know how gumbo is supposed to taste and I will say it was okay. Brandon made his own sweet, iced tea and it was excellent! The ambiance is a great space for couples, families and friends just to hang out and listen to great music and eat good food read more

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The food was Absolutely Delicious! My husband and I got Big Al's Hangover.It was so good we had to place another order To Go!!!! We are from Atlanta and were skeptical of how good Catfish would be in Oregon.....We truly were IMPRESSED!!!! read more

The shrimp and grits was good, but the gumbo didnt taste anything like a real gumbo should. For this reason and the fact that their name says gumbo in it, they barely get 3 stars.... i expected a much more traditional take. read more

Don't let the food truck pod fool you. It may not be as pretty as The Heist or Brooklyn, but the food here is undeniably better. This is the best gumbo I've ever had and I lived in the south for 9 years. Crazy favorable and just what the body needs on a cold day. The shrimp sandwich was cold which I wasn't expecting, but I have to admit, it was really good and I'm glad I didn't know because I may have not gotten it. I would def get it again- the sauce, the shrimp, the pickled cabbage, all great. I'd take a pic but I've already eaten it. read more

Oh. My. Goodness!! Their gumbo is the real deal. I had the Holy Trinity and it lives up to its name and more. I have visited New Orleans a few times and enjoyed the best of Cajan and Creole food. Mumbo Jumbo's food is right there with the best of them! The food was served fast and the Owners are super friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Range of Cajun cuisine, made with care. Delicious in the moment and the next day. Gumbo available in "standard" or custom. Shrimp and grits is very good. Service is personable and attentive. Prices are reasonable. I highly recommend this cart. read more

Authentic affordable gumbo with a kick. Got the vegan version to try and loved how much okra they put in there. Portion sizes are pretty large so even a 'small' bowl will fill you up. You can taste the flavor so well too and it'll warm you up on a cold day. read more

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Was up late and craving some much needed comfort food. Found this gem on here and took the drive to try them out! Service was personable and quick! I asked what Ryan the gentleman working had recommended and he said the trinity! It's flavorful and definitely comforting! Food was prepared quickly and it came out piping hot! Definitely recommend trying this place out! I'll be back to try more items on the menu read more

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Extremely tasty! Not quite 5 stars due to proprietor leaving the cart during "open hours" multiple times, so not actually open.

Loved this spot!! I don't think I've ever had gumbo before and this did not disappoint for me. Lots of flavor and texture as promised. I got the Trinity which was the winning order of the day - full of chicken, sausage, and shrimp but my favorite part was the okra! It was about a 15-20 minute wait but the food was piping hot and tasted fresh when we got it. It warmed me up so nicely on a classic drizzly Portland Sunday. read more

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My wife and I tried Mumbo Gumbo for the first time today and it was an enthusiastic two thumbs up for each of us. I had The Staple (red beans and rice) and it was perfection. My wife had the gumbo and it was lovely. Don't skip the banana pudding -- it's great and the serving is generous. My only complaint is that I wish I had known about this place sooner! read more

I really wanted to like this place. I found myself making an excuse to be in this area just to gobble down some comfort gumbo and I was deeply disappointed. After all of the fantastic reviews raving about the thick gravy, I felt it lacked texture and seasoning. It was watery and just not all that flavorful. I ended up taking it home and "doctoring" it by adding my own seasoning to make it palatable. It's in a great location though! Love the FOPO food truck pod. Plenty of seating and options! read more

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Mumbo Gumbo serves interpretations of southern food. They've got two cart locations and they're partnered on a brick and mortar called Grits N Gravy. The menu includes gumbo of course, and also shrimp n grits, nipsey hussle, the trinity, the staple, sausage by itself, nana pudd'n, sweet potato pie, and more. The gumbo ordering process is as follows... Step 1 - choose a base (traditional, vegan, or red beans) Step 2 - choose a size (regular for $7 or small for $5) Step 3 - choose proteins (2-3 recommended - chicken +$2, shrimp +$4, scallop +$3, hot link +$3, andouille +$3, veg andouille +$3, veg chic'n +$3, or crab +$8) I got a regular sized vegan base with veg andouille. That's $10 plus tip. The size is great for the price and it's certainly a hearty warm meal that would be great for winters. I do wonder whether the dish shines brighter with the flavors and textures of meat. As it was, I wanted a bit more spice or wow factor. It was good, but not as crave-worthy as other reviews suggest. I'd be interested in coming back to give some of their other menu dishes a try! read more

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I'd give this place 3.5.. Simple menu and you can customize to your liking. I chose gumbo with shrimp and little rice. Food comes piping hot! Small bowl is good size for 1.5 meals I'd say, esp since I asked for little rice. I also did get a good amount of shrimp. The okra in it tasted like it was frozen or very over cooked and mushy. The gumbo flavor overall wAs decent, nothing spectacular or remarkable. I will note that is was super watery, which I was surprised? I thought it typically is thicker with the flour from the roux, but I am a gumbo expert. Maybe asking for some hot sauce would make it better? Would I come back? Possibly if I'm craving creole flavors and it's there. But wouldn't go out of my way to eat here or crave this truck in particular. It's in a lot with tons of food trucks available and seating. I parked in the neighborhood street which was a short walk. read more

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My friend and I came around 8pm on a Thursday and there was no line. Ordered the small bowl with chicken and andouille which was def enough portion for 1 person to be full. Waited about 10 min for food to be prepared. Tasted very hearty and chicken was tender, solid meal for the price! read more

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Fire!!!!!! Found this place by happenstance and soooo lucky we did. First of all it's a nice little set up, a few food truck set ups with a bar /dining hall set up. We went wayyy late and the only think left open was the gumbo truck ,which is who we went for in the first place so that worked out. We got some varied items. First of all the red beans and rice, OMG!!! SO GOOD. the shrimp sandwich was delicious. The andouille sausage and hot link ( ala carte) were very flavorful, but my only critique is that they were fired a little too long. We arrived too late to do the boil, I mean they offered, but a 30 min wait, so we opted not to get that. We got a sweet tea, that was delicious too. All in all, it was so flavorful and so we'll put together, you would swear you're sitting in a restaurant. Just a really good job of fresh, simple, delicious food. We will definitely be back! read more

After hearing the old security guard at my work mention Mumbo Gumbo to anyone who would listen for months on end, I finally found myself in the Sellwood neighborhood with an empty belly and decided it was my lunch destination. I went in thinking this would be a fancy version of Popeyes' red beans and rice, which I love and was the only red beans and rice I knew up until this point. It is definitely NOT that case. BUT it wasn't disappointing either, just different! This is stick-to-your-ribs, cold weather food. It reminded me of a flavorful stew. The guy working the window was super friendly and while this isn't somewhere I would necessarily seek out, I would definitely be down to try more from the cart in the future. read more

I hate doing this and I know it can be challenging to keep up a consistent "greatness." Having said that, MG has gone from a five a few years ago to a three. Good but not great. Grits we're runny as was "Nana's" pudding. It never did sit up and stayed in a liquid state -like a banana soup. The Trinity has good flavor but very soupy as well. Will be back some later time to see if this was a bad day for MG but for the $ this was not worth it today. read more

Was craving seafood boil late this evening but unfortunately nothing was open but I saw this place was open until 11PM and on Yelp it stated that they have crab boil! So I came by hoping to get some crab boil but alas, they only serve it on Friday's, Saturday's, and Sunday's. I came on a Wednesday Still gave their other menu a try, I had the gumbo and the shrimp n grits. Both very flavorful, definitely loved the grits more. I wish I had the option to separate the rice and gumbo as I like to slowly incorporate the two. Would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu! The gentleman suggested we can always call beforehand to place to order to avoid the wait - especially for the crab boil. The stall was next to a bar and other food stalls, it was a small but cozy area. read more

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Friendly staff; support local! Everything here is made to order, so expect a wait if there are others in line. (Be patient, it's worth it!) Why bother with The Cheesecake Factory for Gumbo when there's a local spot that does it even better?! Great portions, even better food. Ordered the personalized Traditional Gumbo bowls and the Shrimp n Grits. My Gumbo bowl had shrimp, scallop, crab and sausage. They definitely don't skimp on portions, which is a plus. Flavor is great, not salty, not sweet, not spicy, which means it's very friendly for all tastebuds. For my spicy food eaters I would recommend adding Cajun seasoning and sticking with the Louisiana Hot Sauce for that extra spice to pull all the flavors together. Personally, the Shrimp n Grits was my favorite. It was a mix of Cajun, creamy and cheesy goodness. I'm not a fan of mushy food but the texture of the grits was fine for me, which I was surprised about. 10/10 recommend, this as a must try and my favorite item here. Hoping to come back and see what the Cajun Boil hype is all about! read more

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A friend that I trust a lot recommended Mumbo Gumbo to me...with the weather recently in the 40s and 50s, I felt like it was the perfect lunch option. The prices were actually pretty good imo for gumbo. A regular sized gumbo was $6 and a smaller size was $4. Protein options included chicken, sausage, scallops, shrimp, and vegan ranged from $2-4, which felt like a fair price. I opted for a hot link and scallops which set me back $11, a little pricey for a food cart but overall a good value given the quality of the gumbo and size of the meal. The first bite immediately took me by surprise, as it tasted like one of the best gumbos I've had and rivaled that of homemade versions I've eaten and much better than anywhere else I've had in Portland. The gumbo wasn't too thick, and wasn't too thin, and the roux was cooked to the perfect shade of brown that gave it that rich nutty depth of flavor that I love. The veggies didn't seem like they sat in the gumbo the entire time before serving so they still had good texture when it arrived in your bowl. The protein was added after your order so it wasn't overly cooked as well. This was one of the most comforting and best gumbos I've had, except...the most basic component, the rice was inedible on my first visit. I ate like 4-6 bites and noticed odd crunchy bits that stuck to my teeth that puzzled me at first... eventually I realized that some of the rice kernels wasn't cooked thru. Each mouthful actually had a lot of uncooked rice...I told the cashier about it. I tried to continue eating it, but the undercooked rice was too distracting to finish. I gave my meal back and was told that they are cooking up a new batch now. I didn't have time to wait and I asked if I could come back later and they obliged. I ended up returning the next day and got the same order. The cashier on this day was super friendly and apologized for the issue, which I appreciated. I got my meal and everything tasted perfect at first. The rice was cooked perfectly on my first few bites and then I tasted more undercooked rice. It was substantially less than the day before and it was so few that I was able to finish it with no issues, but it was distracting enough to not fully enjoy the meal...and I would have thought that after my experience the day before that it would be dialed in this time. After thinking about it a few days, the weather was in the 40s and 50s and maybe the rice cooker just didn't have the power to thoroughly cook the rice though properly. I'm willing to give Mumbo Gumbo another shot since their gumbo was so perfect. Maybe I'll just order it without rice, or get rice on the side in the future. read more

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So glad to find this place after a big craving hitted post gumbo and cajun broil cooking video binge. The Shrimp n' Grits was amazing! The secret must be in the creamy, spicy sauce; it was delicious. The texture of the grits was also spot on, not too mushy and not too solid. The shrimps were meaty as all can be and the andouille sausage was great. I think this dish may have been better than the one I had in New Orleans; favorite dish of the night We also got a small bowl of build your own gumbo (which was actually kinda big) with scallops. Very generous with the portion. The spices blend together really well with all the veggies and rice. We slurped every last drop of the bowl up. I was kinda excited for the Banana Pudding but it was OK. The nilla wafer was nice, of course. But the pudding was just a basic vanilla pudding and a bit runny. Overall, a great spot! Will be back again when the craving hits again. read more

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Fantastic gumbo. As good as it gets. And the banana pudding is equal to my wife's. And amazingly, she agrees.

Shrimp and grits are fire. Being from the south this is a good spot for Cajun food. Good customer service too.

Super happy this place opens as late as it does! The Shrimp and Grits were by far the best I have been able to find within Seattle-Portland parameters (if you have any other recommendations, my ears are open). The shrimps was cooked perfectly and the Andouille sausage was the best compliment. The sauce was great as well with moderate spiciness. We also really enjoyed the Cajun Crab though I'm more a crawfish girl myself. Definitely got way more than we could eat, but that garlic flavor was absolutely phenomenal. The banana pudding will suffice for any dessert lovers - I wish the wafers were a bit softer but overall a decent end to the meal. read more

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Was driving through Portland and wanted something warm and yummy. Chose this place as they had a vegetarian option for my partner. It's a food truck in a parking lot dedicated to food trucks. The bathroom is a porta potty but it was fairly decent. I definitely recommend ordering ahead as the food takes about 15 minutes to prepare. The service was very friendly and the outdoor seating was nice. It is also covered so if it is raining, no problem. I got the standard gumbo and it had several large shrimp in it and was delicious. My partner got the vegetarian version and it was pretty tasty. GET THE BANANA PUDDING. Oh lawwwwwwwwwwd it was sooo gooood. read more

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Honestly this really hit the spot especially on a cold night. The gumbo was very savory, this is the first time I had it with cheese so it was a bit oilier than anticipated. Also the plating is really colorful and looks like it'll be pleasant and the taste didn't disappoint. Not necessarily the best gumbo I've had which is why I give it a 4 star. The roll I got was another good item the sauce it had on there had a nice kick, not sure why it's names the Nipsey but that's the only po boy I've had and it was nothing special, po boys are basically sandwiches and you can't convince me otherwise. Also I wish I would've gotten the banana pudding read more

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At first bite on my first visit I knew Portland had a winner. Therefore, I was elated to see that KOIN recently dubbed Mumbo Gumbo their "Cart of the Week." This prompted me to revisit and my impression was as stellar as the first time. I opted for scallops in the best gumbo in town. A healthy portion is only $7 ($4 without the protein.) I finished off the experience with a wonderful and ample creamy banana pudding. Aside from the awesome taste across the menu, this is one of the few quality carts that has value. One of Portland's best for sure. ----- Southern/Cajun is my favorite cuisine so trying Mumbo Gumbo was a must. The gumbo was awesome, the Okra stood out as the best part. To no fault of the owner's I did not care for the rice as it was dry. However, that's true to the way they serve it in Louisiana. The small size is an ample portion. We also enjoyed the Shrimp and Grits. First, another generous portion. Excellent overall, especially whatever it's topped with. The shrimps are medium-size so you don't feel ripped off. For a small price you get a very large sized sweet tea. The owner is very cool. He only offers one condiment by design: Crystal Hot Sauce. I look forward to returning. read more

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We found Mumbo Gumbo on accident this weekend. We were driving through the area to see if one of our favorite places had reopened and passed by the Mumbo Gumbo sign out front. We immediately turned back around to check it out. So happy we did because this place is soooo good! You can order at the window with cash or place your order on the Grub Hub screen if you're paying with a card. There's several different options for proteins to add. You can also choose from a red bean base or traditional base as well. They have many gluten free & vegetarian options if you prefer any of those. We order 2 gumbos with chicken, hot links, and andouille sausage. Served with lemon and rice on the side and fresh onions on top these dishes were delicious! Our wait was a little more than 15 minutes and totally worth every minute. If you love gumbo give them a try! We will definitely be back. read more

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Ok you win, this is probably the best gumbo in Portland. The kick, the spices, the whole gumbo was perfectly balanced. I'm not sure if I had better than this outside the west coast. Do yourself a favor and come here, you won't regret it read more

Thanks moderators for attempting to snuff my legitimate review but pple need to know the truth about this place so they don't waste their time and money here. For the record Yelp, I never made any remarks that reinforced negative cultural stereotypes, made light of physical or sexual violence, or otherwise included unnecessarily graphic or offensive descriptions so I'm sure businesses like this are able to pay to have bad reviews removed. (FYI everyone, this is no longer a 4.5 star place at present, it's just not.) If I had known better, I wouldn't have given this places so many chances & to be frank, it's the X factor that has driven this place to the ground. It's definitely gone from good bad to $hitty within the new year. I used to grab their banana pudding all the time which used to be consistent but not anymore. On one night, I was further north so I paid them a visit at their location off 82nd and X said they didn't have anymore to sell. Second time I go, again X makes some excuse that they're out of certain supplies and can't make this can't make that and tells me that they're shutting down this location permanently. (Oddly on their website, it says it's still around). Few weeks pass and I go to their foster/Powell location and surprise, it's insufferable X again. Guess what? "Sorry, ran out of banana pudding, the only thing I can make is the Staple." By now, I understand it's no coincidence that X just doesn't want our business because every time we come, hours before their 2AM close time, we're told the same thing. Furthermore, I ask if they still make a sweet tea and they said sure. I show X a Yelp check-In coupon and X says they don't know how to process that. Keep in mind, I also ordered a gumbo after caving in so it wasn't like I was asking for only a free tea. But even after I'm presenting this legit coupon out of their Yelp page, X adamantly refused to honor the coupon and give me the free drink. We get it, it's probably their dying business which is why I haven't seen anybody else manning the truck anymore and w/ X's unapologetic attitude and refusal to make certain foods no matter what time/day, I'm letting everyone know about my piss poor experiences. Maybe it's isolated or maybe others may have something similar to say so let the truth be told. read more

Are you looking for TRUE authentic Cajun/ Southern comfort food ??? You've come to the right place! Now, I'll be honest, I've never been to Louisiana. However , I have spent many many summers and family vacations visiting my mom's side of the family in Bethel, North Carolina. One thing that you must know about anyone who's conditioned to their Great Aunt Marie's shrimp n grits, is that you never make grits with water. The genius who created this dish must have had a Great Aunt Marie in their life. I was instantly teleported back to the North Carolina kitchen where many staple southern dishes were made with love and care. Then you're going to add Andouille sausages to it??? YES PLEASE! It's not even an uncomfortable spiciness. It's that kind of spice that warms your soul. I didn't put my included spork down once when I was enjoying this magical ; mouth watering bowl of yumminess. The portion to price ratio you ask? Steal of a deal! You will be nice and full after having a regular sized order of this fabulous dish. You will even have room for Brandon's Nana Puddin! Oh yeah , I'm so posting a review about that pudding don't worry! Ok, I had to edit my review because you can't write multiple reviews about each item on Yelp lol. Let's talk about Brandon's Nana Puddin & the Trinity Gumbo. My boyfriend is a born and raised PNW boy and he told me that there was a place here in Portland that had gumbo and it shut down. However, he exclaimed with joy, " Mumbo Gumbo blows that place away ! The cumin in this Trinity Gumbo is at the perfect level " , says my PNW foodie babe. This dish put him in a food coma and that never happens with take away food! I'm looking forward to creating my own gumbo next time. For a place such as this to be able to execute culinary masterpieces for even to-go orders says something. OK, Let's talk dessert! When you say : "Hold up, I ain't done yet, do that 2 x times " , it wasn't even hard to add two of those heavenly cups of bodacious banana pudding treats to our order. Each spoonful just melts in your mouth! The cinnamon sprinkled on top of the whip *chef's kiss* . Getting through the first layer is just the beginning, you will be thanking yourself that you ordered this delightful delicacy! It's the perfect way to end your dining experience and it leaves you feeling like a kid again. Also it's cool and refreshing during this summer heat! Mumbo Gumbo, you get two very enthusiastic thumbs up from both me and my boyfriend! I personally want to thank you for having quality east coast southern food that has the ability to teleport me back into time. Finally, to anyone that chooses to give this place less than 5 stars : you are clearly out of your mind and I wouldn't accept a dinner invite to your home ever. read more

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The quality has TANKED. It was good the first few times I've had it, not sure if ownership changed but the last two times I have ordered, my rice was either cold or not fully cooked. Also what's the point in getting double meat options if the portions look the same as the normal options? I've ordered several times without double, and then with, it's the same portions. Not eating from here again. I don't get how you can mess up rice. read more

Decided to visit with clients last night and was very impressed! Fun environment and great food. Every place has its own flair but Mumbai was my choice. Food was freshly prepared in 10 minutes and I was notified by the chef/owner who provided friendly service. I enjoyed the nipsy hustle (shrimp poboy) Which was sautéed not fried which made it even better! Then I added the shrimp and grits which was flavorful with jumbo shrimp and sausage. Will be back! read more

This place is delicious and a great add to the Westmoreland area, especially on a cool or rainy day. They offer several known Cajun / Creole dishes like Shrimp and Grits or you can make your own gumbo, as easy at 1-2-3. That is usually my move. I like making a small bowl with Red Beans, Chicken, and Hot Links. But I've tried several of the dishes and always leave happy. Not only is this stuff authentic and filling, it's a great deal. Brandon is super nice and passionate about his food and business. Welcome to the neighborhood. read more

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Been on my "try it" list for a minute. Got the Trinity, which was good and filing. B/f got it with crab. Crab was dungeons and may have been pre frozen. Other than that, good. The hot link on a bun was so good! And the Nana pudding had slices of banana. The services was great, too and we will be back to try other menu items. read more

OK I'll share my secret honey hole for creole food in Westmoreland with all of you, not because I want to, I honestly feel obliged because of how well the owner and his staff has treated me. The gumbo is delicious. You can customize the gumbo to your liking which I appreciate. I recommend andouille, crab and shrimp, extra creole spice on top. The shrimp and grits is really good, but I always return for the signature dish: the gumbo. The banana pudding and sweet potato pie could very well be two of the best desserts in all of SE. I really mean that. The custard in the banana pudding is addictive. The sweet potato pie is perfection. read more

Gumbo in Portland?! I had seen the sign to this place with bright pink and baby blue thinking it might be an ice cream cart. I was lucky enough to have a friend win an Insta contest and get a free meal for a week so figured try it out as well. The chicken gumbo was absolutely amazing! I got a side of shrimp added too which was also delicious. The banana pudding really hit home and I'm amazed i was able to finish it all with the great portion amounts they serve up here. Excellent cart and excellent guy working it. I must come back here again. read more

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