Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop is a casual, counter-service spot tucked into a Metairie strip mall on Causeway Boulevard, close enough to downtown New Orleans for a quick trip. Chef Ron Iafrate trained under Chef Fred Faria in Cajun cooking, and that grounding shows in the gumbo-forward menu.
The signature is the Stuffed Gumbo — Fried Louisiana Catfish smothered in gumbo is the original version, alongside Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. Boudin Balls made from ground pork and rice, fried crisp and served with a Sriracha mayo, round out the starters, and the Fried Shrimp Poboy anchors the sandwich list. Ingredients for the gumbo and specialty dishes are locally sourced.
The signature is the Stuffed Gumbo — Fried Louisiana Catfish smothered in gumbo is the original version, alongside Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. Boudin Balls made from ground pork and rice, fried crisp and served with a Sriracha mayo, round out the starters, and the Fried Shrimp Poboy anchors the sandwich list. Ingredients for the gumbo and specialty dishes are locally sourced.