Like the name implies, Sal’s Gumbo Shack is a Long Beach go-to for gumbo. But there’s a whole menu of great Southern food, too.

Darrow’s is a Carson go-to for Southern staples like fried catfish, jambalaya, po' boys, and some damn good gumbo.

Orleans and York is a Cajun/New York-style shop sandwich in Inglewood, great for a quick bite or takeout.

The Boiling Crab is a fun, loud, and very messy Cajun seafood spot in Burbank.

Little Jewel of New Orleans is a Cajun restaurant/grocery store and a good place to get a po’boy and beer in Chinatown.

Little Easy in DTLA in an aggressively New Orleans-themed restaurant, but the Cajun food here is actually good.