Cajun gumbo, po-boy and dirty rice spread

4.9 on Google · Harlingen, TX

Real-dealCajun Comfort,Straight From the Bayou

Smoky andouille, dark roux gumbo, golden po-boys — Louisiana classics served from our trailer on Expressway 83. Come hungry. Leave smiling.

Order Online (956) 545-4176

Mon–Sat · 11 AM – Late 4111 S Expressway 83

★ Gumbo★ Étouffée★ Po-Boys★ Jambalaya★ Dirty Rice★ Boudin★ Beignets★ Red Beans & Rice

From our kitchen

Taste of the Delta

Every plate is built on slow-cooked roux and a real Cajun spice blend — nothing shortcut, nothing fake. Here's a peek at what's on the board.

House Favorite

Shrimp & Sausage Gumbo

Dark roux, andouille, okra, the holy trinity. Spooned over jasmine rice.

Spicy

Crawfish Étouffée

Smothered tails in a buttery cayenne gravy. Louisiana, smothered right.

Classic

Fried Shrimp Po-Boy

Golden Gulf shrimp dressed on toasted French bread with house remoulade.

Side or Plate

Dirty Rice

Andouille, ground beef, peppers & Cajun spice — the real backbone of the bayou.

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Our story

South in Your Mouth

Dirty South Cajun Comfort Food started with one mission — bring honest Louisiana cooking to the Rio Grande Valley. Family recipes, fresh Gulf shrimp, and the kind of slow-built flavor you can't fake. Every gumbo starts with a roux we stir by hand. Every po-boy gets dressed the way New Orleans intended.

"It's South in your mouth, y'all."

4.9★

Google Rating

100%

Made From Scratch

RGV

Local & Proud

Word on the street

What Folks Are Saying

"Best gumbo I've had outside of Louisiana. The roux is the real deal — dark, rich, perfect."

— Marcus T.

"The shrimp po-boy is unreal. Crispy, dressed right, and that bread is fresh. I drive across town for it."

— Jasmine R.

"Hidden gem on Expressway 83. Étouffée had me speechless. Owner is friendly, portions are huge."

— David L.

Come on by

Find the Trailer

Look for the smoke and the line — we're parked on South Expressway 83 in Harlingen, ready to feed you.

Location: 4111 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78550
Hours: Mon – Sat · 11:00 AM – Late
Sunday · Closed
Call Ahead: (956) 545-4176

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