Updated Mr. PoBoy reopens in Gurley—what's on the menu now

The little town of Gurley (yes, it’s pronounced like “girly”) about 20 minutes east of Huntsville isn’t home to very many restaurants. But, the few restaurants there are cherished.

One of those cherished restaurants is Mr. PoBoy, which opened in April of 2021. Serving up Louisiana staples such as gumbo, jambalaya and, of course, poboys of all kinds, Mr. PoBoy was a hit.

But, a year after their opening, Mr. PoBoy closed its doors due to complications with the location on Highway 72 East in Gurley. Then, they started to search for a new location—which turns out to be the same location as before.

But, things have changed.

The updated space

On September 26, Mr. PoBoy announced that the restaurant would be returning to its former location instead of relocating. They took care of the problems and decided to start fresh.

The first thing visitors will notice about the new and improved Mr. PoBoy is the updated interior.

First of all, there’s now a proper bar inside. Then, there’s a upscale yet cozy feel in the dining space. The string lights and eclectic artwork are reminiscent of New Orleans, and the smell from the kitchen makes it even more so.

Here’s what’s on the menu now.

The new menu

Mr. PoBoy’s space isn’t the only thing that’s updated. Their menu is also bursting with new flavors. In the coming weeks, they’ll be further expanding and changing up their menu. But for now, here’s some examples of the latest menu offerings.

Lamb PoBoy—with smoked green olive yogurt sauce, red onion and tomato
Shrimp & Grits—with garlicky spinach and their signature “Bloody Mary” hollandaise
Old School Roasted Beef PoBoy—with lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo
Chicken Sausage Gumbo
Spiced Shrimp PoBoy—with house sweet tea mayo, lettuce, pickle and red onion
Jambalaya
Mr. PoBoy Shrimp Remoulade Salad—chilled shrimp with cappacola ham, romaine, red onion and a smoked tea-tomato dressing

And that’s just some of what’s on the new menu!