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    4.6 (271 reviews)
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    Closed • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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    Vegan gumbo with vegan sausage
    Deedee C.

    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.

    Maxie S.

    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

    The Trinity & The Staple
    Grace M.

    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.

    Gumbo(build your own)
    Natasha K.

    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!

    The cart - cute colors
    Sarah C.

    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!

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    Christine N.

    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.

    Small - shrimp and andouille
    Iris F.

    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!

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    Loi M.

    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.

    Elizabeth T.

    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!

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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.

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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.

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

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    “I ordered the trinity gumbo (was enough for 2 people) which includes a warm bed of rice, chicken and andouille.”

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