J Gumbos

Best customer service we've had in such a long time. We had ordered our kids a meal to split and I had forgotten to ask for an extra bowl to split the meal. When she brought out the food she had already split their food in half and made my life easier. The restaurant was clean, she was super patient while we sampled food, and the food was good. I'd easily recommend this location and go back.

We LOVE this place! Every time we come to Louisville we have to come here! The service is amazing! The food is excellent! Everything is so good! I always have the Nachos (Nora), we also get the gumbo, jambalaya..My favorite is that drunken chicken!! So delicious..If you like hot hot try the Voodoo Chicken! Fire hot! But good! See you guys in a couple of months.

J Gumbos is a Cajun / Creole restaurant that is Mardi Gras themed. We discovered J Gumbos a few years ago when we lived in Illinois and had never heard of them before, and even then I didn't know it was a chain. Fast forward a few years and I find that there are quite a few in the Louisville area as well. We've been to this location a few times, and always on a Friday. Considering where it's located you'd expect it to be as busy as any other eatery long the Hurstbourne corridor, but we've never encountered a crowd. When I say it's Mardi Gras themed, the interior is decorated colorfully with lots of green, yellow, and purple, beads and masks. The decor is very festive. The menu isn't too extensive and the main entrees on the menu are rice-and-(insert item) based. All of entrees come with a sizable piece of fresh-toasted garlic bread as well. They have a number of appetizers also (the nachos are excellent), and some Po' Boy sandwiches. The main entrees also come in a smaller size for those who have a smaller appetite. My personal favorite is the VooDoo Chicken. I must say, in all my years of eating spicy foods in a fast/casual environment, the VooDoo Chicken is *the spiciest* thing I've ever encountered. This is an "order at the counter and we'll bring it out to you" type of place, giving you time to get your beverage (they also offer a few bottled beers) and get settled in. It never takes long to get your food, and it is delivered HAWT and always flavorful. The staff is usually pretty friendly, but on occasion distracted and basically just going through the motions. Not really a complaint, just an observation. I also wish there were more menu options but, again, not a complaint. A salad, for instance, for someone with a lighter appetite. J Gumbo's. Authenticate Cajun food and atmosphere with a side of Mardi Gras color for charm.