J. Gumbo's Menu

If you're in Cincinnati and craving authentic Cajun/Creole cuisine, look no further than J. Gumbo's on Ludlow Ave. This cozy spot offers an array of dishes, from sweet and mild Bourbon Street Chicken to the hot and spicy Voodoo Chicken. The menu caters to all palates, with vegan and vegetarian options available. The standout dishes include the flavorful Gumbo, the zesty Shrimp Etouffee, and the delectable Jambalaya. Customers rave about the well-seasoned food and friendly service, making for a memorable dining experience. Whether you're a fan of spicy dishes or prefer something milder, J. Gumbo's has something for everyone. Don't miss out on this gem for a taste of the bayou in the heart of Ohio.

Sweet and Mild

Bourbon Street Chicken

Tender chicken slow-cooked in a sweet hoisin sauce.

$10.78

Jambalaya

The traditional creole-style dish starts with sweet onions and bell peppers simmered with a dash of Cajun seasoning then tossed with chicken, smoked pork sausage, and white rice.

$10.78

Red Beans and Rice

A Cajun classic with smoked pork sausage, sweet onions, bell peppers sauteed in olive oil and mixed with slow-cooked red beans. Served over a bed of rice.

$10.78

Honey Sriracha Chicken

Slow-cooked chicken in a sweet and spicy sauce with Sriracha, honey, and fresh cilantro. Served over rice with a slice of garlic bread.

$10.78

Gumbo

The home-style soup starts with deep brown roux onions, bell peppers, garlic, and Cajun spices. Slow-cooked for 4 hours. Served with smoked pork sausage, chicken, and rice.

$10.78

Shrimp Etouffee

Golden roux with onions, celery, and a dash of red, white, and black pepper. Served over a bed of rice.

$10.78

Bumblebee Stew

This vegetarian dish packed with flavor is a sweet and spicy blend of corn, black beans, sweet onions in a creamy sweet, and spicy butter sauce. Served over a bed of rice.

$10.78

White Bean Chili

This vegan dish is loaded with plump white beans, sweet onions, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, Cajun spices, and a hint of cilantro. Served over a bed of rice.

$10.78

Spinach Mushroom Etouffee

We add spinach and mushrooms to our thick and peppery etouffee and serve it over rice with garlic bread. This "lent friendly" entree will only be around for a limited time so try some today!

$10.78

Medium Zesty

Hot and Spicy

Drunken Chicken

Tender shredded chicken, garlic, olive oil, onions, and stewed tomatoes with a hefty pinch of Cajun spices. Simmered in beer. Served over a bed of rice.

$10.78

Voodoo Chicken

Shredded chicken slow-cooked in a spicy Cajun tomato sauce with garlic, crushed red peppers, and voodoo sauce. Served over a bed of rice.

$10.78

Jean Lafitte

Voodoo chicken and bumblebees stew served over rice, then topped with shredded cheese, jalapenos, and sour cream.

$11.69

Chicken Red Hot

Slow-cooked chicken in a spicy, Buffalo sauce cooked with red onions, and celery. Served over a bed of rice.

$10.78

Choose 2

Choice of 2 different entrees served side by side in the same bowl.

$11.04

Choose 3

Choice of 3 different entrees served side by side in the same bowl.

$16.24

Mix It Up

Po Boys

Po Boys

Served with your favorite entree served open-faced over French bread and served with a bag of dirty chips.

$11.69

Cornbread

Sweet northern style cornbread makes a great addition to any entree.

$1.30

Bread

Toasted french bread.

$1.30

Miss Vickie's Kettle Chips

A tastier, crunchier kettle chip.

$2.46

Tortilla Chips

$2.60

Sides

Beverages

Soda

20 oz.

$2.75

Aquafina

$2.04

Gatorade

$2.81

Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino

13.75 oz. Glass bottle.

$4.81

Life Water

$2.62

Bread Pudding

Our bread pudding is made in-house.

$4.48

Brownie

Triple chocolate Ghirardelli brownie baked fresh in-house.

$3.11

Apple Cobbler

Our cobbler is made in-house.

$4.48

Sweet Things