Mumbo Gumbo PDX-Moda

"Outstanding food! The cook is wonderful and helpful about what is gluten free! The portion sizes are very large but you will not want your stop eating them! We were certain we wanted to come here after the ear piercing. So, we had called the night before and found out most of their food is gluten free except the gumbo. My husband is gluten free so I had the Trinity gumbo. He had the red beans and rice. Hands down some of the best we have had! I would recommend to anyone looking for Cajun in PDX. My husband was told about this spot from a coworker and we looked it up. We love Cajun food, so it was a must try. We would go back in a heartbeat. If you have a good allergy, call them and they know all of their ingredients/spices well to aide you. I can’t wait to go back!"

"Found this cart at the new carts and tavern near Moda center. Wow what a find. It was a cold rainy day and needed something to warm up with. Chose to try some gumbo instead of the other carts. Man am I glad I did! The gumbo was spot on! Full of flavor, made with the proper ingredients, and the right way. I can definitely tell that they are proud of what they serve. The bowls presentation matched the great flavor. Not only was the seasoning on point, but even the rice was nicely cooked and the lemon wedge was fresh. It was such a treat to find a great gumbo cart. We left warm, full and satisfied after dining here. The guy at the cart was also nice and helpful and pretty quick at serving. 100% recommend and will definitely be back when we are in the area."

"A special little restaurant hidden away off Foster & off 52nd. Parking on the street so you can stop to eat or pick up to go. The food is like none other the gumbo is really tasty with the shrimp. There quick in preparing the food . There are picnic tables you can eat at. Friendly atmosphere, and a nice person works there. The menu is great for any time of year. The banana pudding is very tasty and a good into your meal, which is very filling. Nutritious meal!"

"I had The Trinity (pictured), which is a large bowl of moderately spicy gumbo, with chicken, shrimp and Andouille sausage. The service was friendly, polite, and fast. The spice of the gumbo was a good, happy medium, the quantities of meat were generous, the prices seemed pretty reasonable, the gumbo was served very hot, and kept its heat, which I feel bodes well for return visits in the Fall / Winter / Spring, in particular, as well as for the freshness of carry out or delivery orders. When I prepare gumbo, I like it a bit thicker, and with plenty of okra in it, as it is one of my favorite seasonings. Just personal preference. I think Mumbo Gumbo's is a slightly different style of gumbo than I am used to; forgive my ignorance, but I believe theirs is a "dark roux?" Definitely didn't see any chunks of okra, and I don't think I tasted any, but they do have other menu items, which do specify that they contain it, so I will definitely be back to try one or more of those, and if they are good, will probably bump the rating up to five stars, as cajun food is fun, but seems to be uncommon, in Portland."