Bayou Bros

For a sandwich to be successful there are a few major components that have to be done right. They are the bread, the main ingredient(s) and the condiment(s).In the case of my shrimp po'boy from Bayou Bros, let's evaluate the main ingredients. Shrimp - there were about 12-13 pieces that covered the bread entirely. The breading was coming off, but I wasn't really bothered by that. It would probably work better if the pieces of shrimp were bigger (like Japanese tempura style) so there is less of a chance of pieces of shrimp falling out the backside when you take a bite.Bread - the bread was just OK. I agree that the sandwich would be a lot better with a french baguette (a chewable one, of course), but still.Condiment - the remoulade sauce was great. I really liked it. The nice gentleman let me taste it before I bought my sandwich. There was a nice bite to it although if I didn't have the amount they gave me in the take away container to taste, I might have been disappointed with the sandwich because there was not enough sauce on the sandwich to begin with. Yes, I'm a sauce queen - judge me if you must.Overall, I liked the sandwich and it filled me up. Matter of fact, I didn't eat the last few inches of bread and just ate the shrimp in the sauce because I was already full. They didn't have any chips left so they gave me a bottle of water instead, which was fine. I do agree that the price point might be a little too high considering you can get a $10 grilled cheese sandwich from Pepe (where the bread is much better), which includes imported Spanish cheeses and that great quince sauce (sauce again, I know - get over it).

the first two times my soft shell crab po' boys were spectacular. thereafter, things haven't been the same. po'boys not as hot and fresh and the jambalaya was the biggest disappointment, even if it was a huge portion. not sure where the change happened, but i wish it hadn't. overall, it's a great change of pace on the lunch scene.

The Bayou Bros food truck began serving DC on April 2. Since they were at Farragut today (April 3), I decided to stop by and see how it was. Walking up, I first noticed that the truck is tastefully painted. While not a major issue, some trucks tend to be eyesores. Looking at the menu, I saw four options - Alligator, Soft-shell Crab, and Roast Beef po'boys and Jambalya. I was a bit bothered by the prices ($12,13,10,7), but figured the food would be good and plentiful for that price.As I waited for my Gator, I noticed that they had some music playing. It was hard to hear over the Fojol Bros truck parked next to them, but the music was relaxing. While waiting, I noted that they offer mayo, hot sauce, and napkins for self-service.A few minutes later, my sandwich was ready. When I took my container, I noticed that it was a bit lighter than I would have expected a sandwich to be. Still, weight is not the arbiter of quality (as anybody that has eaten a 20 count McNuggets can tell you). I went back to work, ready to enjoy a delicious sandwich.Upon opening the container, I saw that there were no sides - chip/fries/etc. Not a big deal if the sandwich is filling. I also saw that the sandwich was a bit smaller than I had expected. The roll looked to be 7-8", with the sandwich cut in half. The length, had it been filled, would not have been too bad. But, opening the sandwich to apply hot sauce, I counted a total of five pieces of protein on untoasted bread. Not a lot, but still, quantity is not the arbiter of quality (see the aforementioned reference to McNuggets).After putting on some hot suace I took a bite. My first note was that the bread wasn't the best I've had in the area (that honor goes to Mojo). The lettuce and pickles had the proper crunch of freshness. The spicy remoulade was excellent. The gator was not. Rather than being delicate and flavorful, it tasted more like dry chicken (chewy, minimal flavor). The crunch of the breading was good, but the content simply didn't cut it.Had the sandwich been cheaper, I might have bee less bothered. For $12, I could have gotten an excellent pizza from the Pi truck (my current vendor of choice). The sandwich simply did not measure up to expectation.So, why three stars? The truck would have earned five stars, but the sandwich was small, light on filling, had poorly flavored meat, and was expensive. As a result, I would award them 2 stars. The remoulade was excellent and they accept credit cards. That recovered half a star. They've only been open two days and are likely still figuring themselves out. That gives them the benefit of the doubt and a rounding up instead of down.Hopefully things get better.

Decided to step away from my tried-and-true Friday food truck to check out Bayou Bros. Nothing like a good piece of fish on a Friday. As I stood in line, I read the Yelp reviews. My excitement went down a notch but I held the line.Service was very pleasant. My order was taken promptly by a very nice guy. Other orders ahead of me seemed to be delivered in a timely, efficient manner. I had to wait a few extra minutes for my catfish po boy but I didn't mind.Sandwich looked just like the other photos you see here. I tore into mine before I remembered to get a shot. Decent amount of fish. I always want more bang for my $10 bucks. But I didn't feel like I had been ripped off.It could have been a tad bit more seasoned. It would have been had we been in N'Awlins. However, DC palettes probably wouldn't go for that. Overall, decent lunch. Didn't blow me away but I'm not unsatisfied. I may go back and try the shrimp.

I'm hesitant to write a good review because one of the things I liked about this truck is that the wait was relatively short. Alas, I want to correct/update some of the comments of earlier reviewers. The shrimp po'boy now costs $10 and comes with a side of cole slaw so the pricing is much more in line with other trucks in the area. I have a healthy appetite and found that one sandwich and the cole slaw was definitely filling for lunch. As others have noted, the remolade is quite tasty. I thought the shrimp was the right size for a po'boy, cooked perfectly, and with just the right amount of breading. I never give fives for place I have visited only once, but I plan to return and try a soft shell crab po'boy so, who, knows, maybe there is a five in Bayou Bros future!

Like the other two reviewers, I got the alligator po' boy. What a mistake. First off, the value compared to other food trucks is horrible. For $12, I got the sandwich (8 or so bites of gator) and a lousy bag of Lay's chips. Other vendors include side dishes and a soda for only $8. The gator itself was fine, nothing special and somewhat dry. I did not know that it would be fried, but I did not mind it. They could have included more pieces for the price. My main issue is with the bread. It is the cheapest type of white hoagie roll that money can buy. It was not toasted at all. I personally try to avoid white bread at all costs, because it is so bad for you. I was hoping that the sandwich would be served on crusty French bread, as is typical for a real po' boy. This bread was no more than bleached white flour. This food truck obviously has profit as its main motive, because it is not spending any money whatsoever on its ingredients. The sandwich also had lettuce and tomato on it. The lettuce was your standard shredded iceberg lettuce. The sandwich also came with Lay's chips, which I do not like. I did not know it would come with chips, as it was not mentioned on the menu. I would have preferred something else, or at least the option to choose another side.This place was a total rip-off. I essentially paid $12 for a small serving of fried gator bites. If this truck wants to compete, they need to include quality ingredients (real French bread, etc.), side dishes, and lower their prices. I will not be returning.

I'm giving them slack because they've only been around for a week now, they were really friendly and I hope they're able to find their groove soon. Tried the fried gator po boy and the pickles and remoulade were very good, and that's coming from someone who generally doesn't care for pickles. Fried gator was okay, could have been a little crispier, but that may have been my fault for walking it back a few blocks before eating it. They NEED to do something about that bread though, very bland, very large, maybe even a little on the stale side. The bread is definitely unacceptable for the $12-$13 the sandwiches cost. Grilling it with a little garlic butter would go a long way, but ideally they should use something better. I still want to give their fried soft shell crab boy po boy a shot, but I might give them a month to iron out some kinks first.

I saw the Bayou Bros. food truck at Franklin Square today. There was no line, but the menu looked good, so I gave it a try. The menu had all of the things you might expect, including po boys, jambalaya, muffaletta, etc.. I opted for the jambalaya, which was cajun-style, not overly-spicy, and featured a decent andouille. Texture, which is always a key for me, was slightly gummy. Overall it did not knock my socks off, but did satisfy my need for some Louisiana food. I would go again, but will try something else on the menu.

found the bayou brothers on mass av. it looked tempting-- they have po'boys: gator, crab, shrimp and roast beef. i tried the shrimp. service was quick, the taste was fine, with lettuce, tomatoe and a nice hot remoulade. bread was fresh and nice. but the shrimp-- they were nothing special and there were, like, eight of them. so i was done with that sandwich in four minutes. it comes with small bag of chips. so, while this didn't taste so bad, it is not a good value. i paid $11 for a po'boy and chips. i would have needed at least two of them to be fed. so, nice sandwich, lousy price. correct price point for this item is $6. i've tried cajunator, and if that is what you're in the market for, that seems the better option.

I had heard about Bayou Bros and, having lived in NOLA, I was looking forward to its opening. So when it came to the Metro Center area, I had to try it out. I'm glad I did. I got the gator po boy because where else can you get gator in this area? The food was good -the gator was well seasoned and nicely fried and not at all chewy, which is a common problem with gator. Lots of other reviewers have complained about the bread and while not gourmet, it was comparable to what I'd had with other po boys in New Orleans. I have to agree with others though that it is overpriced for what you get. The bag of chips are a throw away and I could have done without. The ingredients the sandwich is dressed with are good -the remoulade tasty, the pickles crisp, etc. -there's just not much there! As soon as I had finished (and I admit I inhaled the po boy) I was ready for another. So if one is only considering portion size, The Cajunators is the better value. To be fair, however, alligator and soft-shelled crab are pricy ingredients and are not cheap anywhere in this city. So I will give them the benefit of the doubt for now and will stick with them for the gator and crab.