NOLA to-do list

1. Port of Call

8.5

838 Esplanade Ave (at Dauphine St.), New Orleans, LA

Burger Joint · French Quarter · 228 tips and reviews

Michelle: Order a cheeseburger, monsoon, and loaded baked potato.

2. Bon Ton Cafe

401 Magazine St (Natchez St), New Orleans, LA

Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 52 tips and reviews

Lotus Blossom: If I had friends in for one day, Bon Ton Cafe is where I would bring them for authentically delicious, local cuisine. Unpretentious, down home wait staff with high falutin' & quality food! Read more.

Felipe's Mexican Taqueria is one of NOLA to-do list.

3. Felipe's Mexican Taqueria

7.9

301 N Peters St (at Bienville), New Orleans, LA

Mexican Restaurant · French Quarter · 89 tips and reviews

Danielle Neufeld: Surprisingly good burritos. Chipotle style where you choose ingredients as they make your burrito. $4 burritos is a deal! I've lived in San Diego and know the good stuff- this place holds up!

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant is one of NOLA to-do list.

4. Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

7.0

200 Poydras St (at Convention Center Blvd.), New Orleans, LA

American Restaurant · Central Business District · 100 tips and reviews

Ken: Go with the Crostini and Crab dip! Polish off a burger with some fries, while savoring the seasonal beer.

5. Waffle House

7.3

2500 Canal St (at S Dorgenois St), New Orleans, LA

Breakfast Spot · Tulane - Gravier · 19 tips and reviews

Phillip Lege: The best pecan pancakes for breakfast! And very nice lunch specials too! Go early, they close at 2:00pm :-)

The Court of Two Sisters is one of NOLA to-do list.

6. The Court of Two Sisters

8.5

613 Royal St (btwn Toulouse & St. Peter St.), New Orleans, LA

Breakfast Spot · French Quarter · 218 tips and reviews

Dens: Best brunch around. 100x classier than any other place you'll find on Bourbon Street. Try everything (literally), it'll take you 2-3 trips to the buffet.