Gumbo Ya Ya

Stopped in at Gumbo Ya Ya yesterday for a quick lunch. Got my order very quick.Tried their Drunken Chicken.Their small plate is more than enough for one person, a heaping plate with the Drunken Chicken served over a bed of white rice.The spices and flavor were good. The chicken is finely shredded. There was some type of green vegetable in the mix that was tough and chewy. When I saw tomatoes in the mix, I was expecting some small diced pieces of tomatoes, but the chunks of tomatoes were quite large. I was not a fan of the green vegetable or the large tomato chunks.It was served with 2 slices of dirty bread/garlic bread. The bread was very good.For the portion you get, $13 which included tip, was not a bad deal.Next time I will try their shrimp and lobster etouffee.

This is truly a hidden gem located right outside of Lexington. Not sure if hidden gem is the best term as many people know about Gumbo Ya Ya, but the price, food quality, and service are truly impeccable compared to most restaurants around Lexington. I've tried their Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Maque Choux all of which were DELICIOUS. Everything is always fresh, rice is good perfectly, and pasta is wonderful. The service is quick as well, even when busier. Also, each dish comes with garlic bread! The vibes are always welcoming. There is enough space to accommodate families or large gatherings.

Might be the most reliable spot in the greater Lexington area. Always delicious. The staff is friendly and always happy to give samples of anything on their menu (much of which is rotating) and will remember you if you're a regular. The atmosphere is great too, a lot of tables and they're good about keeping them clean and the music fits the vibe and is never too loud. Can't recommend them enough. Try getting your order over jambalaya or grits sometime, they're worth it.

This place has delicious food and service was good. Food came out quickly! Limited menu but tasty food. Delicious flavors! Had the gumbo and drunkin chicken yum! Pecan cookie was a but too sugary/sweet. Whiskey bread pudding was bomb! Garlic bread was really good! Would give it 4.5 if i could

I still can't wrap my head around Gumbo Ya Ya's Jambalaya. It always needs a dose of hot sauce to kick up the flavor. This time, thankfully, it didn't have the usual big chunks of chicken which is not at all appetizing. Plenty of sausage. Still, it's just not very good.1

This is a must go in Lexington - amazing Cajun food. Keep in mind - you will be stuffed and it can ruin your whole day but the experience of eating it is amazing. Also get the bread pudding. Just do it.

Fantastic! My first experience with jambalaya or gumbo. I was always afraid to try because I didn't want to be discouraged on a subpar place. Tried this place out since so many people said it was good. It was even better than I had hoped it would be. The guy taking orders was patient with how long I took to decide what I wanted and he answered my questions and provided explanations well. The dining area was comfortable, didn't feel tight between tables. The music was wonderful and at the perfect level. The price and portions were perfect! Might be my new favorite place, can't wait to go back!

Incredible food with such deep, authentic flavors at a great value. You HAVE to try it, even if you don't like it traditionally, they keep enough flavors on hand that you will find something.Oh, and did I mention FREE SAMPLES!?

It was much better than the nasty Bourbon and Toulouse in town, but that's not saying much. I had 1/2 red beans and rice and 1/2 gumbo. Neither had any real flavor. Certainly didn't taste anything like the food in New Orleans. If you've never had good Cajun then this might be okay for you. But if you've been to The Big Easy, then this will be a big disappointment.

The best grits in town, holy cow! Also if they ever have the Chicken Fricassee - run, don't walk. It's all SO good! Love this place!