Gumbo Jeaux's Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing the Menu at Gumbo Jeaux's
Located in Houston, Gumbo Jeaux's offers a delightful taste of Creole and Cajun cuisine. The menu is a flavorful journey, showcasing specialties like the LEMON PEPPER CATFISH and CATFISH OPELOUSAS, where the perfectly blackened fillets meet delicious etouffee and shrimp. For burger lovers, the Big Jeaux Burger is a must-try, featuring a blackened beef patty loaded with toppings.
Taco fans will appreciate the variety, from Crawfish to Creole Shrimp, making it easy to mix and match with sides or gumbo. Customers rave about the smothered catfish and seafood platter, highlighting the freshness and bold flavors of each dish.
Although some reviews mention long wait times, the consensus is clear: the food is worth it. Gumbo Jeaux's promises a genuine culinary experience that celebrates Louisiana’s rich cuisine.
Jeaux's Specialties
CATFISH OPELOUSAS
two blackened fillets, topped with etouffee and five fried shrimp, served with dirty rice and mixed vegetables
CATFISH TOUT
two blackened fillets on a bed of white rice, smothered with a mixture of gumbo, etouffee and crawfish
LEMON PEPPER CATFISH
two seasoned fillets, broiled and served on a bed of white rice with a side of mixed vegetables
BLACKENED TUNA STEAK ETOUFFEE
blackened tuna steak, topped with shrimp etouffee, served on a bed of white rice with a side of mixed vegetables
PORK CHOPS
two chops, blackened or fried, served with dirty rice and mixed vegetables
PASTA LASHELLE
Mrs. Jeaux’s signature dish, fettuccine, shrimp, crawfish, crab and sausage, tossed in a spicy alfredo sauce
Boudin
one link, served with Saltines and choice of one side
SEAFOOD PLATTER
four fried shrimp, one stuffed shrimp, one fried catfish fillet, french fries and a cup of gumbo
SMOTHERED CATFISH
two fried catfish fillets, smothered in crawfish etouffee and served on a bed of dirty rice
Boudin Balls
four fried balls and choice of one side
Daily Specials
Sides
DIRTY RICE
STEAMED RICE
MIXED VEGETABLES
MAC & CHEESE
BEANS & RICE
FRENCH FRIES
SWEET POTATO FRIES
SUB GUMBO
SUB ETOUFFEE
Gumbo
thick and dark Texas-style roux, Andouille sausage, smoked sausage, shrimp, chicken, okra and white rice
Crawfish Etouffee
thick, butter roux with crawfish tails, sweet peppers and white rice
Beans & Rice
slow cooked with seasoned ground beef and sausage
Soups
Salads
Creole Chicken Breast
Blackened Shrimp
Creole Tuna Steak
Bronzed Salmon
Blackened Fish
one taco and choice of one side or substitute gumbo or etouffee
Crawfish
one taco and choice of one side or substitute gumbo or etouffee
Pulled Chicken
one taco and choice of one side or substitute gumbo or etouffee
Creole Shrimp
one taco and choice of one side or substitute gumbo or etouffee
Tacos
Burritos
Creole Shrimp
choice of one side or substitute gumbo or etouffee
Pulled Chicken
choice of one side or substitute gumbo or etouffee
Blackened Tuna Steak Sandwich
blackened tuna steak, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, chipotle mayo and sweet relish on a gilled sourdough sweet bun
Firecracker Salmon Sandwich
cajun seasoned salmon, topped with grilled shrimp, lettuce, tomato, cilantro and chipotle mayo, finished with a sweet and spicy sauce on grilled torta bread
Crab & Shrimp Cake Sandwich
Gulf Coast crab and shrimp, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, chipotle mayo and sweet relish on a grilled sourdough sweet bun
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
marinated chicken breast, deep fried in seasoned flour and topped with lettuce, tomato, pickle and chipotle mayo on a grilled sourdough sweet bun
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
seasoned and slow cooked chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion, jack cheese, cilantro and chipotle mayo on grilled torta bread
Fried Fish Sandwich
fried catfish fillet, lettuce, tomato, pickle, American cheese and tartar sauce on grilled torta bread
Southern Fried Pork Chop Sandwich
one fried chop, lettuce, tomato, pickle, American cheese and chipotle mayo on a grilled sourdough sweet bun
Creole Shrimp Sandwich
seasoned bronzed shrimp, lettuce, tomato, onion, jack cheese, cilantro and chipotle mayo on grilled torta bread
Shrimp PO Boy
fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, onion, jack cheese, cilantro and tartar sauce on grilled torta bread
Cajun Philly
thinly sliced ribeye sauteed with peppers and onions covered with jack cheese served on torta bread with chipotle mayo
Sandwiches (choice of one side or substitute gumbo or etouffee)
Burgers (choice of one side or substitute gumbo or etouffee)
Bayou Burger
blackened beef patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, jack cheese and chipotle mayo on a grilled sourdough sweet bun
Big Jeaux Burger
blackened beef patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, bacon, jalapeno, jack cheese and chipotle may on a grilled sourdough sweet bun
Surf & Turf Burger
blackened beef patty, topped with onion rings, fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickle, jack cheese and chipotle mayo on a grilled sourdough sweet bun
Creole Chicken Burger
grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, jack cheese and chipotle mayo on a grilled sourdough sweet bun
Fried Shrimp
eight shrimp, battered in buttermilk and seasoned flour
Fried Catfish
two fillets, battered in seasoned corn flour
Fried Shrimp & Catfish
five shrimp and two fillets
Southern Fried Chicken Wings
five wings, fried in seasoned flour
Fried Chicken & Shrimp
creole chicken breast and five shrimp, battered and fried in seasoned flour