The Po’ Boy is a classic New Orleans sandwich made with crispy fried seafood—usually shrimp, oysters, or catfish—or sometimes roast beef, served on crusty French bread that's soft inside. It’s traditionally dressed “fully” with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayonnaise, and hot sauce. The sandwich originated in Louisiana during a 1929 streetcar strike when a local restaurant fed out-of-work “poor boys,” giving the sandwich its name. Today, Po’ Boys are a cornerstone of Cajun and Creole cuisine, especially along the Gulf Coast, blending bold Southern flavor with local seafood traditions.

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