We were greeted as soon as we came in and she explained the menu to us. We each got the sampler. I liked the spice level on mine which was medium to mild I believe. They can add more if you wish. The walls were colorful and fun. With a few things to look at here and there. I thought it was very relaxing with some fun music. They provide tables and booths. read more

J.Gumbo's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

Wow! The food is fantastic! I ordered 3 entree samplers (Bumblebee stew, Seafood gumbo and Crawfish etouffee) Wow wow wow! Delicious! My husband got a gator poboy and he said it was really good. We will definitely come back when we visit our family in Chattanooga next time! Two thumbs up! Ps. The spicy pepper is legit! read more

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We absolutely love the food here. Jambalaya is good, voo doo chicken is my favorite but you can't beat the honey sriracha chicken either! The hubby loves the Jean Lafitte. The people who own it are so sweet and friendly. Be prepared to wait just a bit as it's cooked fresh! But absolutely well worth the wait!! Live the music and decorations, just a cheerful place! read more

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So good! The owners were so kind and welcoming, and this po boy was so so good and flavorful. Definitely a spot worth visiting! read more

J.Gumbo's - Crawfish Po'boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

Soon as I walked in, I met the wonderful owner Raj and she is quite the character in a good way! Very nice. Asked me to sample a few things to make sure I liked it and I loved everything she let me taste. So far I would rank this place the second best food I found so far in Tennessee read more

J.Gumbo's - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

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Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - ordered a Seafood Gumbo and a Drunken Chicken. She did let us know that the the first dish would be packed separately and the second together. We were quite surprised at the size difference between the two entrees as the chicken was a very generous serving but the gumbo quite small. Since the chicken was a larger serving, we had some leftovers at the end of the meal. Unfortunately, it has already gone bad when we tried it again the next day. Service: 5/5 - super friendly and made recommendations and gave us small samples to try for each item. Seemed like a husband and wife couple that ran the entire operation themselves. Ambiance: n/a - ordered food to go Value for price: 4/5 - since it was close to closing time, most of the food we were given were reheated in a microwave (could hear and sort of see it). I think that did impact how long it lasted since usually our food stay for 2 or 3 days. read more

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What a gem. this place has grrrreat food, fast and friendly customer service. Food definitely had some kick to it. we ordered the sampler which consisted of gumbo, shrimp etouffe...and something else...can remember She was friendly, you can tell she loved what she did read more

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Excellent authentic chicken gumbo. Very rich flavors. The owners are so sweet and kind. They will let you sample things on the menu prior to ordering. read more

I would leave a 0 of if i could. they left this absolute vile voicemail in my phone bc we didn't pick up our food bc of a situation regardless this is so incredibly unacceptable! for one no one in there is cajun and as a louisiana native that was already off putting but this topped it off. --100000 will definitely never give this place my money now read more

Amazing!! I ordered the Jean Lafitte and it was top-notch delicious. My husband ordered the red beans and rice, he is very picky because he grew up in Louisiana and he enjoyed every bite. Our son ordered the Entree Sampler with jambalaya, gumbo, and crawfish etouffee. He said he is definitely coming back. They have generous portion sizes and exploding with authentic Cajun flavors. We will definitely be coming back over and over again! The owner Mina was so hospitable and friendly. read more

J.Gumbo's - Yummm mango pudding! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

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Service was superb, food was amazing, red beans and rice, white chili and rice, both caressed or pallet greatly! Highly recommend for your gumbo fix, boudin balls were great too! read more

We've passed this place multiple times and finally decided to stop in and give it a try. So glad we did! The service was fantastic! The people are friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely amazing! And they had Mardi gras masks all around, so my 2 year old had plenty to look at while we waited and ate! Safe to say our family will definitely be back to visit again! 10 out of 10 recommend! read more

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Simply the best in the area. If you like gumbo, give it a try and don't sleep on the deserts here either, the buttermilk pie is amazing. Our favorite entree is the bourbon chicken . read more

J.Gumbo's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

Food is amazing and the owners are so great and friendly. I always get a po boy when I go and it's so delicious. I've only ever gotten my food to go, but the restaurant has an nice atmosphere and feels like NOLA read more

Great Voodoo Chicken and Bread. I took home a slice of buttermilk pie and Zapp's Cajun Crawtators. The last two are delicacies I haven't had since I lived in NOLA about two decades ago. The service was good. Mina (not sure on spelling) was very hospitable. We talked cooking, and King Cakes, and all sorts of stuff. I will definitely go back. read more

The food and the service are both excellent here every time we go!!! I don't eat a lot so the smaller portion is perfect for me. They also offer samples if you are not sure which dish you might like. read more

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The food was good, but the portions were small and the prices were up there. But overall, if you want a authentic New Orleans cuisine gumbo is a good place to go. read more

Wonderful food by wonderful people. l have not tried anything that I didn't like. The owners always make you feel you are part of the family. read more

This is my first time coming here and I must say I am loving the "Red Beans & Rice with Smoked Sausage." Not to spicy, Not to Dry or mushy." The music is really good old classic music from the 60's & 70's that just makes the meal even better. 5 Star best little restaurant in the Tri State by far. read more

Great Cajun food-made simply the way it is supposed to be. Loved it. Friendly service.

Literally made a Yelp account just to leave a review because I LOVE this place. I have yet to visit in person but I've DD'd a couple of times already and always look forward to ordering more. Our favorite is the Bourbon Chicken but everything we've tried has been AMAZING. We recently got the Shrimp Po Boy and it was seriously the best Po Boy we've ever had. The food is perfectly seasoned and not too salty which is huge for me. I can't wait to visit this establishment in person, I hear the service is amazing and that was one of the main reasons I decided to give this place a try. read more

Parking in front is somewhat limited but there is additional parking along the side of the building. There is one handicapped space in front, adjacent to the building. The Jean Laffite is a combination of their Voodoo chicken and Bumblebee stew. There were generous portions of both and plenty of rice to go along with it. The Voodoo chicken is spicy and very flavorful. The Bumblebee stew is good on it's own, but I preferred the spicy dish more. I ordered this takeout and did have to heat it up when I got home. I don't think it was very hot when I picked it up, but other than that, it is worth another trip to try out their pretty extensive menu. read more

The service was wonderful. The owner took our order and gave us a taste of the items that we wanted to try making sure we would her food. She also came out to talk with us and makes sure we were doing good. read more

HIDDEN GEM. This place is the best kept secret out there. Great food. Great service. Southern hospitality. The prices were reasonable for the amount of food you get. The owner made us feel like family. We will definitely be back!!! read more

I wanted to like this place...I really did. Customer service is top notch and that's the reason you got two stars. J Gumbo's is a Cajun restaurant that offers a menu that will make your mouth water. Reading over what they offered all I could think about was the spice and the flavor and how much it would make me sweat. Unfortunately there's no flavor with this restaurant. No salt no razz no flare. The atmosphere is nice but there's a reason no one was in the restaurant to look at it. Don't be afraid to season the food. It's the reason why ppl want Cajun food. read more

Came to this place looking for some SPICE and we found it! This small place has flavors like I've never tasted in Chattanooga. They have so many different flavors that you can choose from. I couldnt make up my mind so I was offered samples to try! I ended up ordering a variety of dishes in which I thoroughly enjoyed! My favorite was the Voo Doo Chicken. Their bread pudding is also great. The service was also amazing. We could have spent hours there just chatting with the owners. They also brought out some special spice for my husband when he asked for even spicier which was delicious! We will definitely be back here! read more

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This is by far my favorite restaurant in Chattanooga. The gumbo is delicious and is my go to. I try to eat here at least once a month. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

J.Gumbo's - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

The exterior doesn't indicate much, and the parking lot was not particularly full so I was initially skeptical, and I am not one for deserted places. After ordering the drunken chicken and my girlfriend and cousin ordering jambalayas of multiple spices, I was able to capture a more clear picture of what New Orleans style Cajun food means to this establishment. As a closed minded and particular eater, I can say with certainty that the food is phenomenal. The spices were well balanced and the rice was immaculate. The meats were perfectly cooked, this was truly the pinnacle of culinary captivation, I highly recommend it. read more

J.Gumbo's - Jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

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Ok, usually I wait until I've gone to a place more than once to write a review but I am in LOVE with this place. J. Gumbo's is a family-owned restaurant that serves homemade Cajun food. It is the definition of a hometown favorite. As I waited for my order, I heard one of the owners greeting so many customers by name and even a few, she knew their order! "Your usual?" I love that! Now I will say I read a few of the other reviews and noticed comments on lack of spice. I think restaurants have to tone things down a bit to service the majority. Remember, you can always ask for more spice, more heat but you can't take it away! Anything they have on the menu, you can sample. They also have several hot sauces available too if you feel the need. For me, I like spice but I can't handle spicy if that makes sense. I ended up ordering a sampler plate of 3 different entrees. I thought, oh I'll take what's left home. Well... I did. I took home nothing because I ate it all! #DoNotJudge #NoRegrets! After finishing my delicious meal, I was taking a few photos of the art. The other owner noticed and came out to tell me about the artist who did much of the displayed art! My only regret is that I didn't save room for dessert but then I found out what would have been my first choice was still being baked. So I already have plans for my next visit! Plan Shrimp & Grits and homemade buttermilk pie! Support local y'all!! read more

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Food was great. Lady who served us was super nice and there was a vegetarian option for my daughter. There used to be a location close to my work in Nashville but it closed due to COVID. We happened to be in the area and gave this location a try and it didn't disappoint. read more

First visit today, got the gumbo and a catfish Po boy, great food and great service by the owners Highly recommend read more

They have the best service. They know their regulars by name and that speaks so much volume. The food was delicious the gator poboy was so good you must try it. Although the food was good the service was the icing on the cake. I really did not want to leave because the environment is so friendly and and family oriented and every guest was treated with love. I will never forget a memorable moment like the service they provided. Wishing you all many many years of service. read more

Ordered the seafood gumbo and crawfish étouffée, two of my favorite cajun dishes. The gumbo was really good, spicy and flavorful, though a little sausage with the seafood would have been perfect for adding a bit of smokiness. The étouffée on the other hand was just spicy, with little actual flavor, and not a lot of crawfish. It was mostly rice. Disappointing, especially since I haven't had it in years and was really looking forward to it. I also noticed their jambalaya had chicken and sausage, but no shrimp. I like all three in mine, otherwise I probably would have ordered that. Delivery was fast, and the food was hot. I'd definitely get the gumbo again. read more

Jean Lafitte and Bourbon chicken are always our go-tos. Very nice people who own it. They always go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Good (strong) Nola beer ... though can't remember the name of it at the moment. Fantastic desserts. Fun, casual vibe. I love New Orleans and go strictly for the food. Although this place isn't what I'd consider completely authentic to the traditional cuisine, their dishes are delicious and satisfy my Cajun cravings. Good read more

A fabulous place! I was a little hesitant when we got there because we were the only people in the restaurant, but it was early and that was why; it soon got busier. The food was absolutely delicious, and the owners could not have been more welcoming. This will definitely be a regular stop for us when we are out for a meal. We tried a little bit of several dishes and all were fantastic. Special shout-out to the Voodoo Chicken and the Honey Sriracha, both are new favorites of ours! This is not a fancy place by any stretch of the imagination, but the food is homemade, the hosts are lovely, and I cannot recommend it enough. read more

Amazing food and the owner is a sweetheart! You will not be disappointed. New Orleans decor and a Mardi Gras atmosphere. read more

J.Gumbo's - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

I don't know much about Creole food, but I know what I like. And what J Gumbo's is something I really like. There are many more expert opinions and reviews of this place than what I can offer on the style of food. What I can tell you that is that if you pay $13 for a shrimp po-boy, you're going to be having about a pound and a half of food. It's a crazy value you're getting your money's worth what you paid for it. The shrimp was deep fried and not baby shrimp. Stuff was big, big enough where I can barely close a sandwich. Fortunately, I have good hand dexterity. for others, they do include a fork and knife. They have the craziest nicest people that own this place. The owners are some of the sweetest people you were ever encounter in a family-owned restaurant. I love their food and enjoy coming here as much as I can to support them in their business. read more

J.Gumbo's - Buffalo chicken Po Boy with blue cheese crumbles and green onions - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hixson, Tennessee

Ok #1...the owner! He's the hippiest Indian I know and one of the coolest, most personable, owners I've met. He really cares about his place and that speaks volumes. Show me an owner who is involved in his restaurant and I'll show you a restaurant worth going to! #2... he'll let you sample almost everything!!! Now what restaurant let's you try first My wife wasn't excited about eating there but sampled the rice and beans and well, she ordered them #3... I tried the catfish po' boy and the voodoo chicken nachos. To tell you how that went-I was intending on taking some of it for lunch the next day...I didn't have leftovers. Yes it was that good. #4... if you don't try this place you're missing out. It was clean and has good food. And to top it off, I think you can get shrimp and oysters and crawdads by the pound read more

If you're ever in this part of Chattanooga you need to checkout this place. My friend Jess & her little one Ellis took me here and it was fantastic! The owner Meena, her daughter, and Kenny were so nice to us. They let us try a taste of the dishes before ordering which was very nice. Place is totally kid friendly and the food was authentically Cajun... I Guarantee!! We tried their Jean Lafitte Special (Voodoo Chicken/Bumblebee Stew Combo), and their Sampler - Bourbon Chicken (which was not spicy but very flavorful and Ellis's favorite) Gumbo & Sriracha Chicken. Washed it down w/ Abita TurboDog (Favorite), Purple Haze & a Modelo Especial. All of it was Great! So like I said if you're ever around try out their deliciousness. Laissez les bons temp rouler! Et Bon appétit! :) read more

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Good cheap Cajun food. Service is a little slow, but everything is made to order. The owners are super nice and love to chat with customers. Definitely one of our favorite places in Hixson. read more