The place is fairly small so ordering to go is probably best. The service was excellent in that they bring your food to table and presentation is remarkable. We ordered the gumbo with shrimp and it was seasoned perfectly and filling. The grilled chicken wrap was cheesy and large portions. The ube beignets are a must! The chicken poboy was okay, the chicken was a little chewy but I would be willing to give it another shot or try the shrimp poboy. read more

So thrilled to have a southern food available in Gilroy! I really want them to flourish and stay here . We were here yesterday and have great things to say! For starts, great decor, absolutely clean and welcoming little restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The lady at the counter was welcoming and very polite. We took a couple of minutes to study the menu it's not too large but has all the staples that you'd look for in a Nola restaurant. We ordered the fried catfish 5 perfect flavor and crispy with the right amount of batter. The dip was perfect wish they'd give a bigger portion. House salads with grilled chicken and green apples. 4 Greta flavors would have liked the portion to be a little more. Jambalaya 5 Great flavor and portion. A must try in Gilroy if your live southern food. read more

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I've been twice in the same week and I honestly can't believe how good the food is. The fried shrimp, catfish, gumbo exceeded my expectations in flavor, quality and proportion. Even the French fries are outstanding. This food is GOOD! read more

Good food! Service was great. He (I think the owner) was kind and busy. The catfish was so good! Batter was a little thicker than normal but it is cornmeal. Remoulade was good, didn't even miss the tartar. Breading was too thick on the fryer okra imo but I enjoyed a few pieces. Very large serving! Red beans and rice was excellent! I'd go back just for that! Jambalaya was good although it is a bit dry. It's nice to have real catfish and southern adjacent food nearby. read more

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My family is from New Orleans and I think this place is spot on in terms of flavor and authenticity! Both the catfish and chicken po'boys came out fresh and were sooo good. Catfish had nice breading and was super juicy! My girlfriend appreciated that the chicken wasn't super thick and came out piping hot/fresh! Definitely made to order. The veggies tasted fresh as well. Po' boys were 10/10 definitely cant go wrong. Garlic fries tasted just like a seafood boil, definitely not your typical garlic fries. Beignets were delicious, came out fresh from the fryer and the owner was kind enough to wait until we were done with lunch before setting them out. It's the small considerations in service that really stand out! Not too sweet and a perfect way to end the meal! The biggest standout was the customer service. The owner (I'm assuming) was super attentive, friendly, and very considerate. He still managed to check in on us despite being busy with phone calls and cooking. A great experience and a wonderful gem! read more

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I love New Orleans. Mainly because of the food. It's very rare that I find southern food that can come close to actual NOLA fare. I was so pleasantly surprised that in Gilroy of all places held this hidden gem. I was hungover from a wedding the night before and I was ready to drive home and this place popped up on Yelp. I decided to cure my hangover with some comfort food. Boyyyy was I comfortable. When I arrived the place was pretty empty. There was no inside. But it was early on a Sunday so no biggy. As soon as I took a look at the menu I ordered the catfish, a shrimp po boy, the jambalaya and a couple of drinks. Everything was fantastic. The flavors were there. The texture of the food was profound and the smells brought me back to the streets of NOLA. However service was a little off. After we ordered another couple came in and ordered after us. They brought out my catfish and for some reason they gave the other couple my sandwich. Then tried to give my jambalaya to another person. Not sure what was going on with the person taking orders that day but I didn't really mind. The food made up for it. read more

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I liked the food here- I ordered a fried catfish sandwich which was a good portion for the price. The catfish was nicely fried, crispy and not greasy. The bread was very fluffy and fresh. Overall really good sandwich, but I wish they offered tartar sauce on the side because it started to feel kind of dry after a while. I also ordered an oatmilk ube latte for about $10 which felt overpriced for the drink size. I could have gotten a boba across the street for half the price. However, the drink did taste good. Next time I will be skipping a drink and just getting the food. read more

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So... I'm having such a difficult time reviewing this place! I was so super excited to come here... I am from Mississippi before living in Memphis, TN and have lived in Louisiana several years. Nearly all of my family are from that area. Not only did I grow up on Cajun and Creole food ... my grandfather owned and operated a few successful catfish restaurants prior to his retirement. I had fried catfish and seafood (often freshly caught) constantly. I had my first fresh raw oyster not soon after I could walk. There is no place around here to have true southern food... of any kind, unless I cook it. When I heard that NOLA was opening so close to my house I was super thrilled. I think my first mistake was going in expecting Authenticity. If you are wanting 'true' New Orleans fare ... this is not the place for you. The 'muffuletta' they make are tasty well made sandwiches .... But it wasn't a traditional muffuletta. The 'beignets' are soft fluffy doughnut like squares sparsely covered in powdered sugar and served with some kind of sauce... but they are NOT beignets. Slightly tasty ... sure. Beignets? NO! The 'Gumbo' was a sausage (not andouille) chicken filled soup with watery reddish Cajun seasoning filled broth m. Gumbo has a thick silky broth texture that ranges from a darker peanut-butter color to deep dark chocolate color, according to the type of gumbo you are making (Creole or Cajun) and how dark each cook wants to take their a roux. What they give you here is some sort of soup ... that is NOT Gumbo! I'm really not sure what it was. It wasn't terrible; it just wasn't Gumbo. The Fried catfish were perfectly cooked and not at all oily or greasy ... BUT they were NOT cornmeal dusted southern fried catfish (not at all the fried catfish you would find in New Orleans or anywhere in the south really). And there was no tartar sauce ... which personally I find a travesty when serving catfish! The Salad I ordered was great. fresh ingredients and the shrimp I added were perfectoy cooked and seasoned. I also liked the Miso dressing. Everything I e tried here so far is good, fresh, mostly well seasoned .... But NOLA it is not If it had any other name I'd say this place is great and unreservedly give it 4 stars or more. However, it is unabashedly advertising itself as NOLA food... and quite simply it is absolutely NOT that! Maybe it should be called 'NOLA inspired kitchen' or an approximation. The service was slow but super friendly and they make everything fresh so I feel it's worth the wait. Will I go back ... probably? But, I think it's important to know when going into NOLA that you will have mostly tasty fresh food but you WILL NOT have New Orleans food. I wish I had known this prior to going ... because it was a huge disappointment when I could not feed my homesickness :(. read more

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Where do I start? The food is delicious. I've had (on different occasions) the catfish Po'Boy, the catfish basket, the sweet potato fries, the Cajun fries, the shrimp house salad, and the fried shrimp and oh my gosh, was it devine and it's A LOT of food. Easily, the portions could be done family style. The service is excellent and super friendly. It is kinda small in the restaurant, maybe six tables but there is room to move. I'd give them six stars if I could. read more

A hidden gem in Gilroy and a must visit when in the area. Delicious and super cheap poboys will win you over! Easy shareable by 2 and super filling! Highly recommend checking this spot out!! read more

So good - I've been coming here for a while since before the grand opening so maybe a few months. As a southerner, I was impressed and I loved it! I even got to meet the owner. I'm so happy he's bringing creole food to Gilroy, and it's good at that. They're just starting so I have had some inconsistencies in taste, portion size, or missing meat in some (it's so good though it doesn't need it.) It only go up from here and in excited to see the next steps here read more

Absolutely recommend! Enjoyed a delicious lunch today and am still so wonderfully full from the generous portions. The Mufaletta Panini is definitely shareable but I had to enjoy my own Grilles Shrimp Wrap--with all my favorites including olive salad, Swiss cheese AND hugs grilled shrimp. The garlic fries were outstanding! Service was excellent and very friendly, willing to explain to those unsure of the menu. Area was clean though seating area is limited with one outside table. It was a "date lunch" for us and we made an excellent choice! Don't miss out! read more

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This place has been open for about 3 weeks. The place isn't too big however they do have seating indoor and a table outdoors as well. I've been in the Gilroy area for a few years and this is for first NOLA inspired establishment I've experienced. I have traveled to NOLA and nothing will ever compare to the real deal. I ordered the jambalaya with chicken and shrimp however was not flavorful and lacked spice, I wouldn't order again. The gumbo was also ordered with shrimp I personally liked this more and felt like it was more flavorful. The chocolate beignets were good. The fries and hot wings were good, but I feel like you can't really mess those up. You do have to order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. They were very friendly and helpful. Overall, I'm glad I tried the place however probably would only come back for the beignets. read more

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DELICIOUS!! I did not expect to find an authentic New Orleans spot here in Gilroy. I forgot to include the sweet potato fries but everything was so delicious! The price was sooo reasonable! I would definitely come back. Hubby and kids approved as well! read more

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A cute spot with the best food! Service was fast and friendly. The muffaletta was huge and delicious. Enough to share. The drinks were a surprise. Filipino fusion with New Orleans food is always welcome. Will come back for sure! read more

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My wife and I just had lunch here and tried a little bit of a lot. She had the shrimp po boy and I had the fried chicken po boy. We got the okra, and a cup each of the jambalaya, the gumbo and the red beans and rice. It was all delicious. I am still full and can't wait to go back. That jambalaya is something special. Such a great find in our town!!! Please go support them. And they were all so nice!!! read more

Food and service are amazing. Gumbo, jambalaya and catfish with fries. All terrific. Tried the begnets too. Yummy!!!! read more

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Their muffaletto sandwich is awesome! I loved the chocolate beignet as well Friendly staff too. Prices are ok It is refreshing to see a restaurant in Gilroy other than Mexican food. Don't understand me wrong, I love Mexican food but I also love variety and if your town turns into a Starbucks and Mexican food only zone, and you see the independent street cafes struggling and food varieties disappear, it is sad. read more

Prices are fair and food is good. Portions are ok, for the price . I wouldn't pay more . Nice to have the beignets fresh to order ! I have had Catfish and it was good, but not New Orleans style with the corn meal crust. I had the shrimp wrap, good for lunch. The Jambalaya was also good . read more

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Food was excellent, service was attentive and all in all a great experience. The beignets in particular were outstanding, and I have eaten beignets at the café Dumonde in New Orleans a number of times. Delightful sugary, doughy dessert treat. My husband is a fan of jambalaya and he was very pleased as well. read more

We've been to New Orleans and had the pleasure of trying some of the best southern cooking. NOLA brings New Orleans to Gilroy. We ordered two different po boys, fries, two types of beignets and the iced coffee and it was delicious! I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

Nola Street Kitchen - Shrimp po boy, chicken po boy, fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Gilroy, California

The service is always welcoming me back like a friend and the quality and quality of food! Yummy you yum!!!! Dreaming of this sandwich!!! read more

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Every time I walked by it was empty, so I was hesitant and I didn't see red beans and rise on the menu but a friend said they do have it so I went. You order at the counter and there are a handful of tables inside. The staff was friendly. I ordered a bowl of red beans and rise and upgraded to add shrimp. It was delicious, a good amount of flavorful and perfectly cooked shrimp and sausage. I did have left overs. I asked when they open so I can come back for Beignets, they said 10 am. This morning I was there at 10:00 am and there was no signs of life. Sadly I'll have to try the Beignets another time. read more

Appreciative of the added food variety to Gilroy. We need more of it. It may not be 100% authentic Nola as others critique, but it is something different and good if you're tired of Burgers and Mexican food. We got the beef/shrimp po boy sandwich, Mufaletta panini (which was huge- enough for 2 people), beet salad with tahini dressing (delicious dressing), cajun fries (seasoning was not too powerful, just right), side of fried shrimp (had a kick to them), and chocolate beignets (a nice sweet treat after). The staff is friendly, kept things clean, checked in with us, and were attentive. They are still learning and getting into the rhythm of things, just be patient and understanding. It was a pleasant experience and nice to have something new in this town. We hope it stays. Pictures were taken halfway into eating after I remembered. read more

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Had such a great experience at Nola Street Kitchen. We ordered the muffaletta sandwich and an ube coffee, and both were fantastic. The muffaletta was packed with flavor, perfectly balanced, and really satisfying without feeling heavy. You can tell a lot of care goes into the ingredients and execution. The ube coffee was a fun and unique treat--smooth, lightly sweet, and a great complement to the sandwich. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, making it a perfect spot to grab a bite and enjoy something a little different. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to and recommending to others in the area. read more

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First time trying it out after neighbors recommended Nola. We enjoyed everything we ordered...gumbo, jambalaya, fried chicken, wings, po boy, mango sago drink and beignets. Yummy!!! We will definitely be returning. read more

NOLA is a brand new restaurant that just opened not too long ago. On a whim I wanted to try them, having a personal interest in anything Cajun/Creole. NOLA did not disappoint. Is it real authentic? No, not quite from what I remembered jambalaya and gumbo is (they need to just be a tad thicker in consistency and more stew-like in my opinion, but that's just how I like mine). However, good food is good food. And on a chilly day like today, NOLA's gumbo and jambalaya are just what hits the spot. Their jambalaya is packed with tender chicken and some pieces of sausage. The rice is tender and fluffy, and they're served warm. There's a touch of spicy in the jambalaya, not too much that children can't eat them (my toddler devoured spoonfuls, no problem), but still detectable. Of course, if anyone's wants it spicier, they do have good ole' tabasco that would make it the bee's knees! Their gumbo is more soup than stew, but it's definitely delicious. On its own it has the standard chicken and sausage, but shrimp can be added for $4. Pricing is fair for the amount of food they give. $5 for a cup (deep cup) of gumbo is fair and $12 for a 9 inch round aluminum container of jambalaya is also fair. We also tried their southern sweet tea with lemon and their cinnamon sugar beignets. I really liked the tea, but it's standard lemon tea, albeit not too sweet like the usual southern sweet teas often are. Beignet comes warm and fluffy with crispy outer shell and fluffy inside, definitely worth a try (3 palm sized beignets per order). Service is quick, within 5 minutes of ordering we got our food delivered to the table. All in all, I recommend trying this restaurant. I myself will be coming back to try their other offerings (such as that catfish po'boy...). read more

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My husband and I each had the fried shrimp po boys and we got our son the fried chicken po boy. The shrimp are bigger than I've had on other po boys and there was a generous portion of shrimp on each one. The sandwiches are on super soft fresh bread and are absolutely huge. The chicken sandwich was loaded with chicken and also really big so I had to remove a little chicken for my 5 year old because there was just so much! Daddy and I got to try it and it was super flavorful and juicy! I got a Ube Latte which was simply incredible. My husband got a cup of the gumbo and it was so flavorful we wish we had gotten the bowl instead of the cup lol! We also got a side of the fried okra and the original beignets to finish it all off. As far as the beignets, they have several but we wanted to be sure the original was on point before we started branching out. Spoiler alert: These are legit and more the size you would find at Cafe Du Monde than other places I've tried! I wish I had taken more pictures but the fact is we were hungry and just devoured most of it before I could get too many pics Try this place if you're in the area! I live about an hour away and can already see myself making a trip back for shopping at the outlets and lunch here. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and met our high expectations. My husband grew up in Louisiana so he's hard to please with this type of cuisine but was thoroughly impressed with what we tried here and can't wait to come back. There's nothing like this where we live so it looks like we will be finding reasons to come back to Gilroy for lunch read more

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We came in craving bold flavor and real Southern comfort... and unfortunately, this spot didn't deliver. We ordered the catfish po' boy, but the fish tasted like it came straight out of a box--not the crispy, seasoned catfish you expect from a place claiming soul food. The gumbo was the real heartbreaker: greasy, overloaded with tomatoes, and closer to an Italian stew than anything Cajun. No crab, no real depth, and we even had to pay extra for shrimp and rice. If you're hunting for actual soul food, save yourself the disappointment and head to Jackie's in San Jose or all the way up to Oakland. This definitely wasn't giving New Orleans vibes--not even close. read more

I was excited to find the owner took some of her menu items from jellyfish seafood bar and opened NOLA. Expectations weren't super high and of course there is better New Orleans cuisine spots out there especially in New Orleans. However, I like this place. Quick and easy, most everything has good flavor. Gumbo is a little soupy but still good and the bignets are not sweet enough for me but still good. The mint julep mocktail was great and service was excellent. I appreciate some seating too as Im not always in the run. read more

Nola Street Kitchen - Shrimp gumbo, bignets, mint julep mocktail - Chicken Wings Near Me - Gilroy, California

I literally go here every week!! The food is amazing and the drinks !! Specifically the mango sago drink!! The owner is so so sweet and service is always on point! Super cute place inside and if you're needing a sweet treat the beignets are to die for!!! read more

New Orleans cuisine brought to little Gilroy. We came during their opening week so they're still getting their footing in terms of service. The food was delicious, great flavor and the fried items were crispy perfection. Beignets were light and fluffy, not too sweet. As someone who has had the privilege of tasting food from New Orleans I did have some feedback. The chicken in the muffaletta was flavorless and unauthentic so I would just eliminate it all together. Also, calling it a "panini" is a little insulting to the New Orleans community. The "gumbo" was flavorful but lacked the body of a traditional bowl. Overall wonderful spot to try if you want NOLA inspired bites! read more

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I tried Gumbo over rice and Jambalaya bowls. For me, the gumbo is a clear winner. Delicious. Very kind staff as well. read more

Nola is a great addition to Gilroy! I tried the mango habanero, Cajun, and lemon pepper wings. All of the wings had great flavor! I also tried the beignets which were delicious ! I can't wait to go back and try more food! read more

Ordered the muffuletta sandwich and it was hellllla good. It could serve 4 people. The sauce that came with it balanced the whole thing. Also ordered the ube coffee and damn it did not disappoint. Exactly how I like my coffee. Will definitely be back for the most the sandwiches read more

The beignets are really good and the staff are very friendly! I also tried one of their iced tea and they are now my favorite.

Don't know why I waited so long to try this place. I've come multiple times now that I've tried it. Everything has been delicious, Good portions, fresh hot, and full of flavor. It is a small sit down inside but always had an available area to sit. Staff is super helpful and friendly read more

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Good food. Jambalaya had too much rice. Red beans and rice was perfect. Beignets were yummy too. Will try again. read more

Let start by getting my order correct. Fish has good taste but my po boy was full the mayonnaise or sauce that I asked her not to put in my sandwich. read more

Came here excited to try the NOLA menu. Was disappointed. As others have stated, don't come expecting NOLA flavors. Not sure how/why this place has 4 stars. Jambalaya is lacking seasoning and flavor... chicken is dry , sausage is lacking flavor , rice is bland . Beignets are doughnuts, not beignets. Po Boys are a let down. Maybe you will have better luck ordering the chicken wings offered here? read more