1. Mona's Cafe & Deli
9.1
3901 Banks St (at S Scott St), New Orleans, LA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Mid-City · 17 tips and reviews
Ian Cockburn: Where I do groceries every week...they make their OWN really fresh, baked that day pita bread! Also, you can get fresh falafel "mix" from the kitchen to take home. Get your lamb shank here in the fr
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Craig Green: This is the best Mona's in the city!
Kelly Marquize: The veal Parmesan is amazing and the corn and crabmeat bisque is so good it brings tears to my eyes. The Cryptic wine is really good...Cabernet Sauvignon blend.
Molly Mac: Great food, great wine, great service but for the best service have Michael Compagno wait on you.
Tiffany Wallace: Corn Crab bisque is to die for! EAT the bowl =)
3. Lola's
8.2
3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA
Spanish Restaurant · Bayou St. John · 30 tips and reviews
Melissa Gianelloni: PAELLAS of course. And don't forget to eat ALL of the garlic spread with bread.
Eater: Best Spanish food in town, but watch out for the bread: It’s not free, even though the servers will just keep bringing it as if it was on the house. [Eater 38 Member]
Gambit New Orleans: Ground almonds and grapes go into the traditional Spanish ajoblanco soup...http://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/five-chilled-soups/Content?oid=1868511
6. Pyramids Cafe
7.1
3152 Calhoun St (S Tonti), New Orleans, LA
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Marleyville - Fontainbleau · 8 tips and reviews
Jay Colingham: This place makes a great vegan spread for catering! I've had the vegan falafel and their chicken twice this week! The falafel is my favorite.
Neil: Takeout only, really, unless you want to eat in a very smokey environment. Otherwise excellent food and big portions.
Eddie Hernandez: Good place to eat for lunch and dinner been coming for years cool people.
7. Smoothie King Center
8.3
1501 Dave Dixon Dr., New Orleans, LA
Basketball Stadium · Central Business District · 84 tips and reviews
Laur Lo Ski: Although the stairs are far too steep for older patrons, this was the perfect venue for Cirque du Soleil offering amazing views for everyone! The food and bathroom locations were top notch as well!
ESPN: If a ball drops into your lap while at the game, it's probably because Anthony Davis just swatted some guy's shot.
HISTORY: The arena is home to the Hornets, Tulane NCAA basketball, & the Sugar Bowl Basketball Classic. In the days after Hurricane Katrina, the arena played a pivotal role after the Dome suffered damages.