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    4.3 (146 reviews)
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    Emmett T.

    Located in the Euclid Plaza of Lincoln Park, Po'boy Shop is an eatery from The Gumbo Pot brand that opened about six months ago after its predecessor encountered numerous legal difficulties which delayed the transition between the two businesses. The inside of the suite was spruced up to reflect a Cajun decor. There was sufficient seating in the dining area to hold a couple of dozen customers. Po'boys and fried fare made up one of the menu boards posted behind the service counter. The other board displayed plates and bowls consisting of Southern staples like creole, gumbo, and red beans & rice. Most of the bowl portions were available in small, medium, and large sizes. I selected a few of the yummy items for my to-go order... jambalaya, seafood gumbo, and shrimp etouffee. The gumbo came as one size while I opted for small servings of the jambalaya and etouffee. For $8 and $9 respectively, the jambalaya and etouffee were served in very shallow vessels. The amount didn't seem to match the prices. I also found the flavors to not be as deep and hearty as I had anticipated. More spices were needed to supplement the roux. The gumbo had about three pieces each of shrimp, crab legs, and whitefish. The portion size was better, however it was also the priciest at $22. My expectations were high after making a long drive to the Po'boy Shop. What I sampled was between three and four stars as it was slightly above average for the quality and quantity of food.

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    Natasha T.

    I totally loved the ambiance of the restaurant. The customer experience was great: food was easy to order, prices were fair, and wait times were short. I enjoyed my poboy.

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    Doug S.

    While in South San Diego, I searched for a good spot to eat on Yelp and came across Poboy Shop in Southeast San Diego. They specialize in traditional New Orleans cuisine, serving up classics like jambalaya, gumbo, and Creole dishes. I decided to start with their cooked greens, which were absolutely delicious and also vegetarian friendly. After devouring those, I moved on to a shrimp poboy sandwich. It was packed with shrimp, cooked to perfection, and paired beautifully with my favorite Crystal hot sauce (though they also had Tabasco). Every bite transported me back to my times in New Orleans. To finish off my meal, I treated myself to the rum cake, an excellent choice and the perfect complement to my lunch. I had a brief chat with the owner, who has roots in both Los Angeles and San Diego. He learned to cook from family members, and that passion really shines through in the quality and presentation of the food. The ordering process is simple: you place your order at a touchscreen up front, and within about 10 minutes, your meal is ready. Quick, efficient, and absolutely worth it. The space is decorated with touches that make you feel like you're in the heart of New Orleans with the sound of jazz playing in the background. One thing to note there are no restrooms on-site. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. If you're craving authentic New Orleans flavors, Poboy Shop is a must-visit!

    Bams O.

    Food was good! The shrimp poboy was flavorful and the bread had a nice crisp and chew to it. The catfish was seasoned well. Mac n cheese was a lil soupy but tasted good, but the cornbread for me was a miss!! Very dry and tasteless.

    Fried Shrimp Poboy, Side - Macaroni and Cheese, French Fries
    Sydnee C.

    11/10. the original gumbo and shrimp po boy were extremely good! staff is friendly and brought the food straight to us. they don't accept cash but who really carries cash anymore. cornbread is a good way to end the meal with a little something sweet. check this place out!

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    Dramos T.

    Wow. About a good a bang for your buck as you're gonna get in SD. The fried shrimp and fish was incredible - great corn starch style batter very crunchy and flavorful. The red beans and rice were some of the best I've had. The Mac and cheese was so gooey and cheesy not dry at all, also some of the best I've had. The greens, something I normally don't like but my girl is all about, were surprisingly zesty and flavorful. The gumbo was the only 'meh' item I had as I thought it could be slightly richer in flavor. The price can't be beat. I got all those items for $40 - more than enough quality food for two people. We were stuffed and satisfied Don't listen to the couple negative reviews I read from Emmet and Donne below - they are ridiculous and exaggerating with their descriptions. Def try this place out hope they stick around because I'm coming back for more!

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    Lee T.

    I wanted to do a few reviews of this place, I will start with the gumbo. I saw the reviews and wanted to try it as I love gumbo and love traveling to new orelans to eat good soul food. The gumbo was a little expensive at (22) dollars which is mamas gumbo. I will say the gumbo was just okay. The flavor didn't have the taste and was more vegetables in the soup than meat. This started off my review of the gumbo. I would say giving this gumbo 2 stars just based on taste and meat in the gumbo. The red beans and rice by far was the best selection from this place. The taste was good and seasoned very well. The shrimp and oysters combo plate was okay just regular fried seafood not with a particular taste to the seasoning. My rating of food would be red beans and rice, shrimp and no gumbo if I revisited for food. The shop was clean and service was okay as the guy wanted to charge me for sauces after spending almost 200 dollars at this place. The owner made it right and gave me sauce. In addition, we ordered the shrimp po boy and it was good. The shrimp po boy was good and shrimp filled the stomach. If you are in San Diego try this location for a good meal.

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    Nancy W.

    The food was delicious!!! I had red beans and rice... very generously served in a bowl with sweetened corn bread muffin and praline cookies for dessert. The service was outstanding! And the staff was really friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!!!

    steak w creole sauce, sausage, steamed veg - collared/turnip/mustard greens & okra, chicken etouffee, red kidney beans and rice, cornbread
    Isabel N.

    My mother and I went into this restaurant around 12p-1230p for lunch today to show support of a black owned business and celebrate Juneteenth; we were NOT disappointed! The server and chef who attended to us today were the absolute sweetest people. They were able to help us with all our questions and concerns; great service! AND the food was phenomenal! My mom and I ordered 4 dishes between the 2 of us and also ordered a bunch of dessert for the end. We were absolutely stuffed and took home leftovers with our desserts. There is a really vibrant wall mural depicting Bourbon Street and Mom and I now want to go to Louisiana! The music was fun and had really neat wall decor! I think the prices are pretty reasonable and the food is filling. This was our first time visiting and I definitely want to go back! Thanks for a great first impression!

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    This is my favorite spot for some good southern style seafood. Please keep them in business forever at all costs, their food is way too good

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    Ask the Community - Poboy Shop

    How come poboy shop on Euclid is not open this week May 15,2025 (Thursday and was not taken order Wed either - yesterday)? Doordash and on their website say not available or it is grade out to schedule an order for delivery.

    During May, restaurant is closed a couple of weeks for 3 big Southern California events that celebrate Louisiana music, food and culture: Gator by the Bay, the LSU Crawfish Boil and the Crawfish Festival. Restaurant will resume regular operations… Read more

    Just want to confirm that your establishment receives the tip on a individual pickup order and not grub hub since we picked it up and were wanting it to go you and not someone that just operates the ordering site?

    Yep, thanks for asking! Grubhub passes the tips on to the business when the pickup is done by the customer. 😀🙏🏾

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    This is the interior of the restaurant.  We ate and did not stay long.
    This is the interior of the restaurant. We ate and did not stay long.
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