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Home • ESSENCE Eats

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try

When you visit New Orleans for ESSENCE Festival, eat more for less, and test some of the most delicious meals the city has to offer, when you dine at one of these affordable New orleans restaurant hotspots.
By Amber McKynzie · Updated October 27, 2020
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Lüke

Let Chef John Besh and his NOLA stake, Lüke, help you savor some of the best burgers around without spending an arm and a leg.

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
02
District Donuts Sliders Brew

Everday beginning at 7:00 am, you can fill your donut/sandwich/coffee fix at New Orleans’ District.

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
03
Kiler Poboys

Hit NOLA’s Killer Poboys for an unforgettable sandwich.

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
04
Morning Call Coffee Stand

Not only is Moring Call Coffee Stand open 24 hours a day, its café au lait and beignets will have you hooked and begging for more.

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
05
Cochon Butcher

If you’ve ever found yourself on a mission for butcher shop, a sandwich counter and a wine bar in one, then Cochon Butcher is your place!

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
06
Liuzza’s Restaurant & Bar

Luizza’s Restaurant & Bar: family-owned and operated since 1947. It doesn’t get any better than that!

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
07
Willie Mae’s Scotch House

Take a bite out of “America’s best fried chicken” (or fried fish) at Willie Mae’s Scotch House.

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
08
The Company Burger

At The Company Burger, you get homemade pickles, homemade mayo and classic American cheese on every burger!

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
09
Samuel’s Blind Pelican

When you’re in the mood for some char-grilled oysters or a side of alligator hash, then make sure you visit Samuel’s Blind Pelican. No reservations needed!

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try
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Wakin’ Bakin’

Their motto: While you’re wakin’, we’re bakin’! So don’t miss out! See you in New Orleans for ESSENCE Festival. Get your tickets here!

10 Affordable New Orleans Restaurants to Try