Dining Out: New Orleans. Russell's Short Stop Po'Boys

Monday I was treated to lunch by two dear friends.  They wisely chose Russell's Short Stop Po'Boys located at 119 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, LA. 

The sandwiches come in small, regular and king sizes.

I chose the shrimp po'boy fully dressed with extra pickles.  Dressed means you want lettuce, tomatoes, mayo.  The bread was tender and very chewy.  The shrimp were nicely seasoned.  Mine was a regular $9.25.

Dining Companion #1 ordered the spicy hot link sausage.  She chose a small and it was dressed as well.  $3.25.

Dining Companion #2 decided that the roast beef was the way to go.  She was very pleased.  Regular sized $6.90.

The fries were shoestring style.  We ordered a large order to share.  $1.70.

The menu includes a wide variety of po'boys served hot or cold with numerous cheese choices.  Chicken and Andouille gumbo is available every day.  Seafood gumbo available only on Fridays.

The parking lot was full when we arrived around 12:45 and there was a long line.  It moved quickly however and we were eating within 10 minutes of arriving.  Customers get in line, make their way to the window, place their order and then wait until their food order arrives in the window.  You then carry your order to the cashier, pay and then find a seat. 

When we left, the line was still forming and the parking lot remained full.  That is always a good sign!