Great Gumbo, Forgotten Wine List
Las Colinas · Irving · Cajun / Southern · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 27, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Po Melvin's’s wine list and gave it The Lazy List — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at Po Melvin's reads like a grocery store shelf printed on a menu — nine varietal names, zero producers, no regions, no story. At $5.95 a glass across the board, the pricing is at least honest about what you're getting. This is a place where wine is an afterthought, and the list doesn't try to hide that.
Nine by-the-glass options covering the usual suspects — Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Riesling, and Prosecco — with not a single producer or region named anywhere. That's not minimalism, that's indifference. There's no bottle list to speak of, no regional angle, no nod to Southern producers that might actually complement the Cajun kitchen. The list exists to check a box, not to enhance your meal.
All nine pours land at $5.95, which is a flat, unpretentious price point that at least won't insult your wallet. The Prosecco and Riesling are the most interesting calls on an otherwise beige lineup — but without knowing who made them, you're essentially ordering blind. Rotation appears nonexistent; this list looks like it hasn't changed since opening day.
Riesling — $5.95
At under six bucks, the Riesling is the most food-forward pick on the list — its acidity and slight sweetness can actually hold its own against spicy Cajun dishes in a way that Chardonnay won't. It's the best functional choice even if you have no idea whose Riesling it is.
Prosecco
Nobody orders bubbles at a Cajun joint, which is exactly why you should. Sparkling wine cuts through fried food and rich sauces better than anything else on this list, and at $5.95 it's the most versatile pour they're pouring.
Cabernet
A no-name Cabernet at a Cajun restaurant is the path of least resistance and the least rewarding one. Heavy tannins don't play well with spice, and without any producer info, you have no idea what you're actually drinking. Hard pass.
Riesling + Crawfish Étouffée
The slight sweetness and bright acidity in Riesling are one of the only things on this list capable of standing up to the heat and richness of étouffée without getting steamrolled. It's not a glamorous pairing, but it's the right one.
The Bottom Line
Po Melvin's is almost certainly cooking something worth eating — the wine list just isn't part of the experience. Order the Riesling or Prosecco if you want wine, otherwise stick to a cold beer or whatever's on tap.
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