Best Cajun in town! I always get the pulled chicken wrap. It's so good, but massive and way too much to eat for lunch.
Salvador A.
So I had a coworker who ordered from this spot. I actually had their original place, Papa Roux's. It's very similar to it I got a little kick to it. Love it however there's too many things they have a little bite to it. I rather just enjoy the flavor of the food rather than just have me sweating and reaching for milk. It's just my opinion but the food is great desserts a good and the ladies kept the spirit of the original intact!
Michael Krizek
When your there you feel the family and fun atmosphere. They work hard to make you great food. Go and enjoy a great meal. While you still can.
DC Mason
What can I say? Never disappointed. Always friendly. Always good. Favorite spot in town.
Rene S
Instead of reading a useless review from someone that has never had Yo Mama's food but only there to pick up via delivery service, I will give an honest review. We have been going for years and this is the best food!! Try the pulled chicken or the vouxdoux shrimp or gator or crawfish or oyster (the list goes on) on french bread or a wrap. It's all fresh and made to order. It's not sitting under heat lamps. The women are awesome. You know, it's only 3 of them running the show and they run it smoothly. I've never had a bad meal there and it's well worth the money. I think their prices are pretty reasonable for the amount of food you get. I don't think you will be disappointed.
Ben Johnson
This is hands down the best Creole/Cajun Restaurant this side of Lake Pontchartrain. The restaurant and staff are intentionally small. The staff knows nearly every customer by name because so many of us return time after time to eat there.Great menu variety with daily specials. They have a Facebook feed that tells you when they have magical items like hand made Crab Cakes or unique Bread Pudding flavors in addition to their regular menu. Vegetarian options as well as a variety of meats including the standard pork, beef, and chicken, as well as seafood and alligator.Everything is fresh.And, if made to order cajun isn't enough to draw you in, they also have local hand crafted sodas.If you are worried about too much/not enough spice, don't be. They have dishes ranging from mild to burn your face off. Tell them how hot you want it when you order and they'll take care of you.They have both carryout and dine in. I believe they may also have delivery through one of the mobile delivery apps.
Denise Holaday
YMR never disappoints! If you are looking for authentic, New Orleans style Cajun cooking, look no further than this Eastside gem. Tucked into a small space, these 3 ladies rock it out and deliver great tasting food every time. The specials are innovative and interestingly named :) If you are a lover of crab cakes like me, RUN and order when these are on the menu. I also recommend the creole as one of your sides—spicy but sweet, just like Mama!
eric angleton
Gator is unexpectedly delicious the way they prepare it, but the location is relatively bad in my opinion - away from about everything. Rated 4 stars because waiting for your order outside in the heat honestly wasn't pleasant, and at least at that time there was no place to sit inside. They further asked me to wait outside even.
Joash Albin
“Crawpig” best sandwich I have ever had.I’ve Been sitting here for about 30 minutes trying to think of a better. Pretty sure there isn’t.It was so good I’m contemplating finding the the people that 1&2 star’d this place so they rate this place appropriately.
Jennie Walsh Shively
I made my Hubby swear an oath to take me on a lunch date to Yo Mama Roux! He delivered on his promise and Yo Mama delivered the best food experience we have had in a long time. Our oyster Po-boys were spicy, crunchy, tender and the roll was the most divine addition. I have no adequate words to describe the sauce. The coleslaw was exactly the right consistency and mellow compliment to the oysters. Our red beans and rice were just the right combo and I plan on that being my entree the next time we stop in. You Rock Yo Mama!
It’s sooo good. If it’s out of your way it’s worth the trip. Crawpig and gator po boys are good recommendations. Won’t lie, not a fan of the bread pudding but I never really was a bread pudding fan. Just wanted to try it. To each their own. Get a po boy and enjoy ??
The Dude Abides
Hands down best Cajun food in the city!!! Wish I worked or lived closer, but we still find a way to get in for food as often as possible.
Jacob King
A true local gem! I cannot express the dedication and love the owner and her dedicated staff have put into making this restaurant a success. You will be treated very well and your food experience will be top notch. It’s hard to find authentic tasting cajun/creole but Yo Mama Roux saves the day!! Oh, and that bread pudding ? Yum!!
Lexi Jones
A diamond in the rough for sure! Food is amazing and the ladies are just awesome as well. We got the faux Italian Poboy and red beans and rice with sausage. We will be back for sure! Thanks Mama Roux!
Steve Keller
Some of the best Cajun food around. Always fresh and full of flavor. Mama and the other two po girls work hard to fill our bellies and their hard work shows. Even for us ‘picky’ eaters they make up whatever you can think of with what they got
Best Cajun in town! I always get the pulled chicken wrap. It's so good, but massive and way too much to eat for lunch.
So I had a coworker who ordered from this spot. I actually had their original place, Papa Roux's. It's very similar to it I got a little kick to it. Love it however there's too many things they have a little bite to it. I rather just enjoy the flavor of the food rather than just have me sweating and reaching for milk. It's just my opinion but the food is great desserts a good and the ladies kept the spirit of the original intact!
When your there you feel the family and fun atmosphere. They work hard to make you great food. Go and enjoy a great meal. While you still can.
What can I say? Never disappointed. Always friendly. Always good. Favorite spot in town.
Instead of reading a useless review from someone that has never had Yo Mama's food but only there to pick up via delivery service, I will give an honest review. We have been going for years and this is the best food!! Try the pulled chicken or the vouxdoux shrimp or gator or crawfish or oyster (the list goes on) on french bread or a wrap. It's all fresh and made to order. It's not sitting under heat lamps. The women are awesome. You know, it's only 3 of them running the show and they run it smoothly. I've never had a bad meal there and it's well worth the money. I think their prices are pretty reasonable for the amount of food you get. I don't think you will be disappointed.
This is hands down the best Creole/Cajun Restaurant this side of Lake Pontchartrain. The restaurant and staff are intentionally small. The staff knows nearly every customer by name because so many of us return time after time to eat there.Great menu variety with daily specials. They have a Facebook feed that tells you when they have magical items like hand made Crab Cakes or unique Bread Pudding flavors in addition to their regular menu. Vegetarian options as well as a variety of meats including the standard pork, beef, and chicken, as well as seafood and alligator.Everything is fresh.And, if made to order cajun isn't enough to draw you in, they also have local hand crafted sodas.If you are worried about too much/not enough spice, don't be. They have dishes ranging from mild to burn your face off. Tell them how hot you want it when you order and they'll take care of you.They have both carryout and dine in. I believe they may also have delivery through one of the mobile delivery apps.
YMR never disappoints! If you are looking for authentic, New Orleans style Cajun cooking, look no further than this Eastside gem. Tucked into a small space, these 3 ladies rock it out and deliver great tasting food every time. The specials are innovative and interestingly named :) If you are a lover of crab cakes like me, RUN and order when these are on the menu. I also recommend the creole as one of your sides—spicy but sweet, just like Mama!
Gator is unexpectedly delicious the way they prepare it, but the location is relatively bad in my opinion - away from about everything. Rated 4 stars because waiting for your order outside in the heat honestly wasn't pleasant, and at least at that time there was no place to sit inside. They further asked me to wait outside even.
“Crawpig” best sandwich I have ever had.I’ve Been sitting here for about 30 minutes trying to think of a better. Pretty sure there isn’t.It was so good I’m contemplating finding the the people that 1&2 star’d this place so they rate this place appropriately.
I made my Hubby swear an oath to take me on a lunch date to Yo Mama Roux! He delivered on his promise and Yo Mama delivered the best food experience we have had in a long time. Our oyster Po-boys were spicy, crunchy, tender and the roll was the most divine addition. I have no adequate words to describe the sauce. The coleslaw was exactly the right consistency and mellow compliment to the oysters. Our red beans and rice were just the right combo and I plan on that being my entree the next time we stop in. You Rock Yo Mama!
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It’s sooo good. If it’s out of your way it’s worth the trip. Crawpig and gator po boys are good recommendations. Won’t lie, not a fan of the bread pudding but I never really was a bread pudding fan. Just wanted to try it. To each their own. Get a po boy and enjoy ??
Hands down best Cajun food in the city!!! Wish I worked or lived closer, but we still find a way to get in for food as often as possible.
A true local gem! I cannot express the dedication and love the owner and her dedicated staff have put into making this restaurant a success. You will be treated very well and your food experience will be top notch. It’s hard to find authentic tasting cajun/creole but Yo Mama Roux saves the day!! Oh, and that bread pudding ? Yum!!
A diamond in the rough for sure! Food is amazing and the ladies are just awesome as well. We got the faux Italian Poboy and red beans and rice with sausage. We will be back for sure! Thanks Mama Roux!
Some of the best Cajun food around. Always fresh and full of flavor. Mama and the other two po girls work hard to fill our bellies and their hard work shows. Even for us ‘picky’ eaters they make up whatever you can think of with what they got