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05/01/2026
Fried shrimp, fried oysters, catfish, chicken, smothered steak, meat loaf, hotlink and combos of the above (those 'in the know' swear by the steak and oyster combo!) - here's your taste of NOLA in wine country 🤩 Laissez les bons temps rouler . . . at 32117 Temecula Parkway in the Cookhouse Food Hall at Vail HQ
Enjoy authentic Cajun and Creole po'boys at PoBoy Shop in San Diego. Fresh ingredients and rich flavors, order online or visit us today.
04/22/2026
🌶️🍲 Adams Avenue Unplugged this weekend!
We’re bringing the bayou straight to the streets! Come find us along the avenue for authentic gumbo, Creole dishes, classic po’boys, and all your favorite Louisiana favorites served up hot and fresh all afternoon! 🔥🥪🍤
Whether you’re vibing to the unplugged sets or just strolling the 24 stages, swing by our booth and treat yourself to some real-deal NOLA flavor.
📍 Adams Avenue Unplugged
🗓️ Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Noon to Midnight (serving until 6pm)
🎸 FREE Musical Walkabout • 80 Performances • 24 Stages
Featuring: Terry Reid • Jerry Raney & Joey Harris • Gregory Page “Songs of Leon Redbone” + so many more!
Music + gumbo = the perfect Saturday combo. Who’s coming hungry?! Tag your crew 👇
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Enjoy authentic Cajun and Creole po'boys at PoBoy Shop in San Diego. Fresh ingredients and rich flavors, order online or visit us today.
03/08/2026
The Gumbo Pot announces its second PoBoy Shop location, returning to the beautiful Temecula Valley wine country after 4 years away! Please visit us at the Vail Headquarters Cookhouse or order online at our website (poboyshopsd.com), Doordash, Grubhub or Uber Eats. We are happy to be back! 🥰🥳
The Gumbo Pot specializes in Cajun Creole & Southern food in San Diego & Riverside Counties w/ an emphasis on New Orleans seafood
11/05/2025
Thanksgiving dessert, handled.
Mix and match mini pies, Niky’s Rum Cake, and New Orleans style pralines.
Order Online by Monday, November 24: SallysSweetiePiesSD.square.site
Pickup Wednesday, November 26, 11am - 3pm
Laissez les bon temps rouler. 🦃🥧
The Gumbo Pot specializes in Cajun Creole & Southern food in San Diego & Riverside Counties w/ an emphasis on New Orleans seafood
05/06/2025
Hey Po’boy Shop fam! We will be CLOSED May 6th - 12th for the huge annual festival
Thank you for your cooperation, we are so excited to see some of you this weekend at the event!
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✨🎭 YOUR 2025 GATOR BY THE BAY LINEUP KEEPS GROWING! 🎭✨
The Mardi Gras countdown is ON! 🎷 ⏳ Tier 1 ticket prices end after Mardi Gras 3/5
We are bringing Louisiana flair straight to San Diego Bay—four days of Zydeco, blues, swing, h***y tonk, and rockabilly to keep you dancing all weekend long! 🎶
🔥 2025 Lineup Highlights: Ozomatli, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, Sugaray Rayford, D.K. Harrell, Chris Cain, Mitch Polzak and many more!
💃 Plus—Thursday night’s Western Swing Boogie is back! Kick off the festival with live h***y tonk, boogie-woogie, and swing from James Intveld & The H***y Tonk Palominos, Carl Sonny Leyland’s Boogie Woogie Boys with Mercedes Moore, Dave Stuckey and more!
🎟️ Secure your spot before prices go up! 3/5
🏨 Book Your Stay at The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
🚨 Rooms Are Filling Fast!
Tag your crew, pack your dancing shoes, and get ready for San Diego’s biggest Louisiana-style celebration! ⚜️✨
02/12/2025
For 2025 we are once again offering the menu, a celebration of our ancestors and the food that nourished us. In this year, more than ever, we need to honor and give thanks for the culinary contributions of people whose backbreaking work buiilt every country they came to, and who would not have been able to survive without LOVE and good food. Special menu is available for order at our The Poboy Shop location at 220 Euclid Avenue in San Diego. poboyshopsd.com
The Gumbo Pot is a family owned business working with farmers markets, catering and street festival food vendor specializing in Creole/Cajun/Southern/Diaspora and serving southern Riverside County and San Diego County.
12/15/2024
Why do we eat black eyed peas for the New Year? It's not just because they taste good and are good for you - it's also a long Southern tradition that black eyed peas symbolize luck and prosperity. Eating them on New Year's Day means you are starting out 2025 right! We are offering a free sampler size of black eyed peas wiith every order over $30 through New Year's Day at the PoBoy Shop location on Euclid Avenue so you can try out this tradition too. Happy Holidays! 🎊🎈🎉🎄
11/06/2024
NOW OPEN!
We are excited to finally have a brick and mortar location where customers can come and pick up or eat in. We are in the Lincoln Park area, at 220 Euclid Avenue, Unit 180, San Diego 92114
Check out the menu at: poboyshopsd.com (https://www.poboyshopsd.com/)
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11/06/2024
The Gumbo Pot brand "Po'Boy Shop" finally has a brick and mortar location! Featuring New Orleans style po'boy sandwiches, but you can still get all your creole favorites like gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and etouffees. Beth Demmon's great article ( https://sandiegomagazine.com/food-drink/food-news/the-po-boy-shop-opening/ ) in San Diego Magazine runs down all the details for you. Looking forward to welcoming all Gumbo Pot fans to our new location at 220 Euclid Ave, Unit 180, San Diego CA 92114 🦀🍤🎉😍poboyshopsd.com
08/21/2024
It's our third year serving up Cajun/Creole food at Taste of New Orleans at Del Mar. Here is Chef Richard , owner of The Gumbo Pot, doing another segment with CBS 8 San Diego for the event this Saturday on August 24th! We are so excited, hope to see you there!
August 24, 1-6pm, All ages welcome, kids under 10 are FREE Every ticket purchase get to sample five, 5 ounce tasters including Abita beer, hurricanes, frozen...
Address
32117 Temecula Parkway
San Diego, CA
92592
The location at Hancock Street in San Diego can be reached via public transport by taking the Blue Line trolley and getting off at the Old Town Transit Center. From there, walk towards the west along Congress Street and turn right onto Hancock Street.
If driving, take I-5 North and exit at Old Town Ave. Turn left onto Mason St., then left again onto Taylor St. Turn right onto Juan St., which will turn into Hancock St. The restaurant is located on your right.
Parking options include street parking, metered parking on nearby streets, or paid parking at the Old Town Transit Center.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
4pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
4pm - 9pm |
| Thursday |
4pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
4pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
2pm - 10pm |
| Sunday |
2pm - 8pm |
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If you're a fan of Cajun and Creole cuisine, then The Gumbo Pot on Hancock Street in San Diego is definitely worth checking out. This family-owned restaurant specializes in regional dishes from the American South, including New Orleans Creole favorites, barbeque, soul food, and traditional southern fare. But what sets The Gumbo Pot apart is their dedication to exploring the culinary heritage of the African diaspora, with dishes inspired by Caribbean, Brazilian, Latin American, and West African cuisines.
Whether you're in the mood for classic jambalaya or something more adventurous like jerk chicken or gumbo z'herbes (a vegetarian gumbo made with greens), The Gumbo Pot has something for everyone. And if you're not sure what to order, the friendly staff are always happy to make recommendations.
In addition to their delicious food, The Gumbo Pot also offers catering services and can be found at local farmers markets and street festivals. So whether you're looking for a quick lunch or planning a special event, be sure to give The Gumbo Pot a try - your taste buds will thank you!
