Jessie’s Smokin’ Nola

My better half has been yappin’ about this place for months, and I was finally able to try it one warm Wednesday afternoon.
This place is really a 3.5÷5 in my book, but I like rounding up. :)
I had the Mardi Gras (shrimp po’ boy) and found it to be okay. It was lacking the crunch and flavor I was hoping for. However, the hoagie was soft and it was packed with shrimp. I really appreciated the hot sauce in it too! I just wish it there was a little bit more in the sandwich.
The sandwich came with fries and a drink. The fries were a bit salty for my taste, but had nice Cajun spicing; I enjoyed it.
I wasn’t starving when I went, so I was only able to eat half the meal and packed up the rest.
The line was long and the wait for the food was about 20 minutes.

If you see this food truck and have a craving for some delicious po’boys this is the place!
Was at a brewery in Denver with 6 friends and they were about to close and had a limited menu only serving jambalaya. Do not remember his name but the cook offered to cook us our meals since we all wanted some po boys.
I ordered the Mardi Gras po’boy which was fantastic. The shrimp were small and breaded but plenty of them there. The bread was warm and crispy and everything tasted fresh.
As were eating our amazing meals they gave us complimentary two basket of fries, a basket of hot LA sausage (I think that’s what it was) and three cups of red bean and rice. Friends were loving the red bean and rice. I loved the basket of sausage. It was so flavorful and almost made me wish I got their special la hot sausage po’boy.
Really glad we were able to experience a good part of their menu. It was unexpected and really nice of them to provide us all of that. :)

I think I have found the best gumbo in denver and it’s not in a fancy restaurant or even a brick and mortar establishment. This deliciously flavorful gumbo… filled with four different proteins and tender veggies, is served from a denver food truck. Jessie’s smokin nola is an authentic new orleans style food truck that I only discovered a few weeks ago but they have been serving up their louisiana-​fare for a couple years now in the sunshine state. I have become an instant stalker, tracking their every move through their online calendar because I cannot get enough. But back to the gumbo…
You can taste the time and love put into creating their perfect roux, it is deep in flavor and gives the gumbo a rich color and consistency. The stew is filled with an abundance of ingredients but they are well balanced and do not feel over the top. Tender chicken, spicy cured sausage, sweet shrimp and even mini meatballs, which are my favorite part of the gumbo, are then mixed with the ‘holy trinity’ (sautéed onions, celery and bell peppers). Finally, a big spoonful of rice finishes things off. After one bite you will feel like you have been transported to bourbon street, minus the live jazz music.
On a cool autumn evening, this is the perfect dish to warm you from the inside out. I would also suggest ordering up one of jessie’s awesome poboys to round out your meal. Jessie’s smokin nola has me wishing for a trip to new orleans but until that happens, I will keep following them around denver to get my fill of killer gumbo.

It all comes down to customer service!
I couldn’t leave my desk for lunch one day, so a friend introduced me to Jessie’s Jambalaya. It was fabulous! So, the next time the truck was here, I stool in line for 20 minutes, heart set on a po’ boy when the woman, who had been whispering to everyone ahead of me, told me the wait for po’ boys was 20 minutes and WITHOUT MISSING A BEAT, proceeded to try selling me on the jambalaya. Wait, what? If the wait is really that long, you should let everyone know since not everyone gets an eternal lunch, and not everyone wants yesterday’s leftovers.

My husband and I are from south Louisiana, so we’re always skeptical about places around Denver that say they have Cajun food. This place, however, is the real deal. We had a catfish and a shrimp po’boy with fries. The catfish was perfect, the shrimp were delicious, the bread was perfectly authentic and the fries were amazing. The food off this truck easily measures up to anything you find down South. If you get the chance, try it. It won’t disappoint!

With food this good, I’d put my face on the side of the truck, too. Fried catfish is more fish than crust and has a great flavor like it was caught today. The jambalaya is full of andouille sausage and mini shrimp with a kiss that will leave you sayin’ Who Dat? Red beans & and rice are simple but a delicious compliment to the meal. This is a truck I’ll track down in the future.

All of the past reviews sum up Jessie’s NOLA food and service. I had the turkey and bacon po boy sandwich with the Cajun fries and could not stop eating! The French bread was amazing (not too doughy) and the turkey was actual chunks of turkey, not shaved slices… fries were fresh and the Cajun spice was just right. My hubby and friends enjoyed the red beans and rice, gumbo and shrimp po boy and they were equally as impressed. Jessie and team are simply the best at what they do. Seek them out for a function or at their nightly stops. Thank you Jessie! and it was our pleasure to meet you and the NOLA staff.

These guys were incredibly friendly, knew their food and spices and were open to questions and had no problem letting an East Coaster taste some new things. All around amazing service and food. Don’t question Jessie!

Hired Jessie’s for a private party at our home and they were amazing. The jambalaya, Mac n cheese, po boys, and seafood platter were all delicious. Bourbon bread pudding was out of this world. From start to finish, the staff were professional and attentive. Super friendly folks who cook truly authentic Cajun cuisine.

They clearly care about their food. Great tasting food and a healthy portion. Too many trucks charge a lot and give small portions. Not here.

It is SO easy for me to see how this food truck has earned five stars. New Orleans (NOLA) is one of my favorite foodie cities so I’m a little skeptical about folks out West claiming they can make Cajun cuisine, but Jessie MUST be from NOLA because his food truck did not disappoint!
I had the shrimp platter — it came with several large and shrimp and fries. Everything was seasoned perfectly. My husband had the catfish po’boy and the mango iced tea. All of this cost about $ 23.00.
Do yourself a favor… get some Jessie’s Smokin’ Nola! Quick and fast!

Favorite food truck I have ever had. Period. Fantastic, authentic food. Great flavors, and huge helpings. The Manning is my favorite! It is more expensive but it’s because it’s great ingredients and fresh. I’ll follow this truck to different locations.

While enjoying a brew at Mountain Toad in Golden, Jessie’s Smokin’ NOLA food truck was serving up savory Cajun creations that paired with the local craft beer like Forest Gump and Jenny. With two peas in a pod in my belly, it was an excellent meal, but what made the experience one to remember was the service I received. Or I should say, the service my fur child received.
I love the beer garden, not only for the rotation of food trucks that are slinging solid eats, but because it’s dog friendly. My pup, Marley had been intently watching the food truck crew break down and clean up for the evening when Jessie personally offered him an unseasoned sausage to snarf down. As much as I’d like to put my dog to work as sous chef to help with bills, persistence, along with a face you can’t say no to earned him a tasty treat to enjoy. That act, along with food packed with incredible flavor, although a bit pricey, earned 4.5 stars.
Thanks again, Jessie! Can’t wait to try your other dishes. And Marley will be right there to help to bus tables for leftovers!

This was an excellent choice for the day, the fish was tender, the shrimp was so juicy and succulent. The gumbo was good to the stomach, I truly enjoyed every bite of this meal,
compliments to the cook. a place i would recommend for anyone’s taste buds.

There is so much I can say about Jessie’s, but I will start with one word AMAZING! I first tried their food at Lonetree Brewing Company. It was so DELICIOUS that I could not stop thinking about it. I had a company event coming up and I just had to have them there. They came, it was delicious people loved it. The very next day I had to bring my husband to the truck to try it. HE LOVED it… see a theme here!!! You will love it, they give great portions, the food is sooo flavorful. To top it all off they are just amazing people. You can tell they take pride in their food. I will be visiting this food truck often. I am a hard person to please when it comes to food, but they did it! On all occasions they EXCEED my expectations.

Excellent food! I can’t wait to find Jessie again! The gumbo was delicious and everything else I saw looked wonderful too.

Jessie’s has stolen my heart as my new favorite food truck. I had the pleasure of trying Jessie’s Smokin’ Nola last week while visiting Comrade. I love cajun food, so I was super pumped to find a food truck that serves this delicious fare.
I ordered the the cajun sausage on a stick and the cajun fries. The sausage was the bomb. Very succulent. Bursting in your mouth with flavor and juices Perfect blend of cajun spices and herbs. This was one of the most flavorful sausages I have ever tasted (and I will note that I have tasted some pretty darn good sausage while living in Chicago). I will be scoping out this food truck just for the sausage on a stick. The cajun fries were also delicious. Greatly seasoned and the perfect fry consistency. I would put them up there with some of my favorite fries.
My friend ordered the seafood platter with shrimp and catfish. I have to say, the shrimp and catfish were awesome. Both cooked spot on and the batter had excellent flavor. Also, great quality seafood for landlocked Denver. I was pretty impressed.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Jessie that evening. He told us how he tried the meats/​fish from various establishments before deciding on one. He is very picky about food and will only serve the best. One thing is for sure, you are guaranteed high quality food when you visit Jessie’s! I highly recommend you stop by Jessie’s Smokin’ Nola if you see him parked!

Jessie catered a company Christmas party that I attended last weekend. They served an all you can eat portion of the meal and the company offered every guest a ticket with which you could order one item from the menu.
The buffet portion consisted of: Caesar Salad with homemade dressing and parmesan from the block. Pork loin cut to your satisfaction. Red beans and rice, not my favorite, but a staple. Gumbo which was outstandingly delicious and full of that seafood smell and taste. Jambalaya, this was my favorite, large portions of shrimp and okra decadently laid out in this hearty mixture. And the Mac N Cheese was probably the best I’ve had in the city.
I ordered the Fried Oyster Po’boy and was impressed by the number of fried oysters and the taste of the mayo mixture inside of this sandwich. The oysters tasted very fresh and salty from the sea. My wife ordered the shrimp Po’Boy, another winner. So many shrimp.
The prices are in the range of $ 9 – 12 for the po’boys and another $ 10 – 15 for the friend platters, but well worth it. Jessie knows what he is doing.

I had this in downtown Denver where other food trucks were at. My choice was the shrimp po boy sandwich and it was excellent. When I bit into it, the toppings didn’t fall everywhere like other sandwiches can do. Serving quantity was just right from the shrimp, lettuce and sauces.
Now about the fries. They were a bit too salty for my wife’s liking but I enjoyed them. These fries are also spicy but a good kind of spicy. I’m glad I was able to try Jessie’s food. I’m a fan for sure.

I’m skeptical when it comes to food trucks since there’s a quantity over quality issue. This food truck is the rare exception for me… I love this food! The shrimp po’ boy and cajun fries are out of this world. My friend and I usually share the po’ boy since it’s HUGE.
If you see this truck rollin’ to a brewery near you, make sure to get some grub!