text: Ok I admit it I got sucked into the DDDs hype over this place I bought into the pizzazz and popularity just like Chris Humphries did with Kim and had my own whirlwind romance his lasted days mine lasted about minutes But I think my romance ended a little better than his glad I tried Lolas it was good but it did not blow me awaynnThe gumbo was fine but lacking a kick or any real distinguishing characteristics There is a place in Chicago that I grew up going to that does it so much better so it was tough to not draw comparisonsnnI got the shrimp grits based on the waitresss recommendation of that item being what keeps the locals coming back Please note that I am in no way a connoisseur of grits but these were way too cheesy and smooth for me almost liquified and completely overpowering with cheese But the gravy that included mushrooms andouille sausage was good as was the shrimpnnMy dad had the fried chicken po boy and we found it to be boring there was barely any chicken or sauce on it and so it just felt sad and not Louisiana at all But his french fries were good My mom went with the jambalaya which came out way too thick like the consistency of the filling for chiles rellenos or shepherds pie It did have a little kick of spice to it which was nice but the rice was so so overcooked nnEverything came out licketysplit so if you are in a hurry you would have no problem here If you have been to New Orleans and enjoyed the food this does not feel like a true substitution for the real thing but it is reminiscent enough to make you want to plan another vacation back to NOLA