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Cafe Maspero

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Good Food and Great Service

  • May 19, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by cabrn2533 from alger, Michigan
I stopped in as they opened on a sunny Sunday in May and sat at the bar with Debbie. She absolutely made the experience - attentive without being overbearing, getting extra lemon and sauces when she could see that I needed more, refilling my tea when it got halfway down, etc. The food was just as wonderful and I have eaten on it for several days while on a business trip here. A must go to when in New Orleans - sit at the bar and ask for Debbie!
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Cafe Maspero - Cheap & Delish!

  • November 28, 2008
  • Rated 4 of 5 by CurlyGirl from Raleigh, North Carolina
We wandered out on a Friday night with our concierge giving us his "insider" recommendation of Cafe Maspero on the edge of the French Quarter. In walking distance from the big name hotels - Hilton, Mariott, etc - it was a perfect intro to New Orleans cuisine & flavor!

Sitting on a corner, the restaurant was easy to find and had a rustic wooden outdoor look. We walked in to a fairly full and lively crowd and waited a few minutes for anyone to greet us. When our waitress came over, and she had amazing dreadlocks, we knew we found a fun place! We sat near the door which on a November weekend was a bit drafty.

Prices were CHEAP! As a New Yorker, I always pay high prices/touristy prices, and when I go to other big cities I expect the same. A beer for $2, I was in shock. And $1 strawberry daiquiris all the time? Amazing!

But on to the food - they had a wide selection of New Orleans favorites and sandwiches. They had burgers, po'boys, shrimp and catfish sandwiches, a delicious lookie veggie mufuletta and lots more. I almost went with the mufuletta (with the olive salad but without the layers of salami and ham) but opted for a catfish sandwich with fries.

The fried goodness was served very quickly, and a huge piece of catfish arrived for just $6.75 with tasty wide fries. Sandwiches came with a half a long plate of frieds and sauce for the sandwich. No wonder the locals love it, tons of great food at such a cheap price! I also had an Abita Blond for just $2 that was great. Abita is a local brewing company from Louisiana, and though the glass wasn't a pint size it was nice to get a small beer to wash down the fried tastiness.

Service was quick and though the restaurant was fairly full, it wasn't too loud. Decor was simple with small candles on the dark wooden tables with basic dark wooden chairs to sit in. It gave a feel of something that had been there for a long time, calmy and patiently surviving through the years with a steadiness that made people keep coming back.

Do note that the restaurant is cash only. Though we opted for sandwiches, they also had seafood plates, jumbalaya and a wide array of beers, wines and cocktails. If you're looking for a healthy option, this might not be your best choice. But if you just want good food for a great price with a friendly and old school aid back atmosphere definitely visit Cafe Maspero!

From journal November Weekend in New Orleans

Cafe Maspero

  • May 2, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Amber Autumn from Chalmette, Louisiana
"You visit another city and they "claim" to have Cajun food - but you know better." ~From You Know You're From New Orleans If..

On the corner of Toulouse and Decatur Streets is Cafe Maspero, where Andrew Jackson discussed plans for the Battle of New Orleans with Privateer Jean Lafitte. I arrived just when the restaurant opened at 10 or 11am. It's always better to get there when it opens, because lines tend to wrap around the building until 1pm. The restaurant is surrounded by French doors that can open on humid days and a bar with a variety of drinks. Brick columns stand in the middle of the room with paintings, and there is even a wall portrait of the city on the back wall. The restaurant served Creole, New Orleans-style dishes.

From journal The Big Easy

Editor Pick

Cafe Maspero

  • September 10, 2000
  • Rated 4 of 5 by seattleite from las vegas, Nevada
This has been my favorite lunch place since my high school days. It's cheat, fast and oh-my-god good. If it's pouring down rain and a line of people are stretched around the corner don't be surprised. The line moves fast and it's worth the wait. If you order seafood they will bring you horseradish and ketcup (you have to make your own cocktail sauce). Their tartar sauce is the best on the Gulf Coast! Just thinking about it makes me want to go!!!

From journal "Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez" Let the Good Times Roll

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