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Mulate's Cajun Restaurant

Cajun and Creole Restaurant$$$$

Central Business District, New Orleans

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Ranked #10 for alligators in New Orleans
"Zydeco gumbo and cajun boudin: fantastic."(8 Tips)
"The blackened grilled alligator is excellent!"(3 Tips)
"fried alligator but staff and the rest of the food"(5 Tips)
"Crawfish dishes are delicious, but service very ill-attentive..."(8 Tips)

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po' boys
dancing
good for groups
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alligators
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Catherine E.February 7, 2014
Get the crab or shrimp. The crawfish etufee & baked potato are amazing. The fried alligator is a must! Save room for dessert. The caramel cheese cake, bread pudding and pecan pie are great choices.
Kevin ReillyJanuary 10, 2015
Get a bowl of gumbo and a salad if you're budget - conscious. Otherwise try one of the combination platters. Arrive early to beat the dinner crowd.
Alèxia SoléAugust 1, 2015
Someone recommended me this place and the "Blackened Alligator"... Really good! Very tasty and spiced. I liked too the Crawfish. Crowded place with live music and dance floor.
Bryce KJune 7, 2019
best meal I have has on my trip to New Orleans. Stuffed mushrooms were delicious, smoked oyster were a little softer than I had liked but the flavor was amazing. Seafood pasta was delicious.
Justin LockeJanuary 30, 2017
Get here before heavy dinner rush. Great Blackened grilled chicken salad. Beer is cold. Good spot right after and outside convention center for quick food.
Bridget KarpDecember 30, 2023
Must get the crab 🦀 beignets. Haven’t seen them anywhere else and they are delicious! Perfect appetizer for 4 people to start your meal! Wash down with a cocktail like a NOLA mojito
Pam CrumAugust 7, 2014
Chicken wings are so good. I could eat them every week for years. Hot, flavored, good size, juicy etc. This is how chicken wings should be done.
Jim BaileyApril 7, 2016
This place is a little touristy but the food saved it. I enjoy a delicious bowl of Zydeco Gumbo rich in flavor and spiced just right.
Dfw DeanSeptember 28, 2022
Still great food, live music, and drinks 10+years after we first discovered it.Bread pudding is our go to dessert there!
Ratul SenguptaAugust 31, 2015
Excellent food and service. Jambalaya was amazing. As was the étouffée. Would recommend whole heartedly.
Julie McLeodMay 7, 2013
Dinner and dancing. A fun change of pace from the craziness of Bourbon Street. Food good; mixed drinks not too strong, however, even with extra shot...Go with beer or wine :(
Camille WileyJanuary 4, 2014
Get the Zydeco Gumbo, very good. Also the Zydeco bread was interesting if you want to venture out for something different. Love the atmosphere.
Thomas WaltherFebruary 23, 2016
I loved the seafood gumbo and the bread pudding. The music was a little on the loud side in case you want to talk.
Anna CurranJanuary 2, 2011
Skip the shrimp gumbo. It's incredibly fishy. If you like spicy, go for the Zydeco gumbo. If not, shrimp etouffe and the red beans and rice are safe bets and both are hearty and delish. MmmmmMmmmmmmm.
Kyle LeightonNovember 24, 2014
This place is excellent! Try the Grilled Cajun Seafood Platter, and Abita.
Sarah BastianJune 16, 2013
The Cajun appetizer sampler and muffuletta are amazing. Leave room for dessert. Super yummy!
Ali J.July 26, 2012
Cajun sampler appetizer! $50.00 split between myself and 2 other people as our meal and it was worth every penny!!
Cathy NewtonJanuary 16, 2014
Loved the grilled shrimp w/ twice baked potato! Yummy! Kinda pricey but so good!
Douglas GrayMay 11, 2019
Pricy, but good. Stuffed catfish was tasty. Fried oyster appetizer was soo garlicky, but so good!
Sheila Jackson LoweJuly 6, 2014
Roasted corn and shrimp bisque is awesome! I try something new each year and they never disappoint!
Doc MApril 16, 2015
Fantastic! Whateever you order, get a side of cole slaw. Pretty close to the best I've ever had, maybe THE best.
Molly JeanMay 9, 2015
Cajun ribs were pretty good. Don't get the Cajun seafood platter...there wasn't anything Cajun about it. Great live music on Friday night
Chris KendallDecember 1, 2015
Red beans n rice, it was good but not great. The staff were all friendly and there's live music, bit touristy.
Chad PatrickJune 6, 2010
You must have the sea food pasta. It is fantastic. Great service. Charming environment. Will go there again before I leave. The challenge will be to get something besides the aforementioned pasta
Nick BuzinskiApril 25, 2023
Banquet hall, not in a good way. Salt is their signature ingredient. Server was great though
Jennifer LevineNovember 8, 2010
The food is great! The service-Not so much! Would have liked to receive the appetizers BEFORE the main course rather than with it, and the Female crabcakes are much smaller than the male crabcakes.
Ninah RandolphFebruary 19, 2015
Had the grilled and fried gator. I preferred the grillwd but both were good. Also had crab stuffed catfish. Also good
Jordan CheekJanuary 15, 2014
Crab stuffed shrimp is amazing! Love the dancing and music entertainment...a must visit in New Orleans!
Todd SeemannMarch 13, 2013
Awesome food, great atmosphere. Had the blackened fish of day (Mahi mahi) was cooked perfectly and delicious.
Pramod VadrevuJune 3, 2013
Great place if you want to experience Cajun atmosphere with live music. We felt music was a bit loud though. Food was good.
Catherine E.February 7, 2014
Oreo dirt is probably the best dessert here. Don't judge. Just try it. You won't regret it.
Traci D.May 5, 2012
Solid muffalatta sandwich and pecan beer. Come for dinner for the live music - the stage is near the back of the restaurant.
ALESHA BELLFebruary 19, 2014
Get the jambalaya, catfish fingers and bread pudding for dessert! The food is amazing
Joseph RachalFebruary 27, 2016
Seafood pasta and stuffed shrimp were amazing! #bestfoodever
Jackie RobinsonJuly 5, 2013
Definitely on the pricey side. $20 for po boy sandwich and $11 drinks.The corn and shrimp bisque was good.
Melvyn HeardApril 1, 2012
Red beans and rice were the best. Followed by the gumbo then the crawfish étouffée last. Also the bowls are huge and the cups are tiny.
Candice RiveraOctober 29, 2015
The food was amazing, fried and grilled catfish, plus live entertainment, so much fun!
Margie G.December 28, 2017
Crawfish etoufee was very good...heavy dish so suggest small. Overall seems to be more of a “tourist trap” but do have live music which is nice.
Gary Dale CearleyOctober 31, 2009
This is a great place, especially if you are in New Orleans for a convention or exhibition. At night there is creole / xydeco music and dancing. I highly recommend their spicy sausage po boys! Read more
Bradley PhillipsJune 23, 2015
Mediocre food but good atmosphere and selection for large groups looking for local cuisine. Overpriced but you can get a good muffuletta, cole slaw and Boudain here. Get your fix at Acme first.
Marc SmithMarch 21, 2013
The Mulate catfish is amazing. Topped with crawfish étouffée. Simply delicious.
Suzanne MillichampJuly 26, 2013
Keep eating so you don't get asked to dance, unless you can keep up with the energetic little old man!
Joshua KeyesJuly 15, 2013
Not a lot of spice or kick so if that's what you looking for ask for it. Good service though and love the onion rings
Adam NowekAugust 13, 2015
It's a bit cheesy and tourist-oriented but at least the food's good. Get the alligator.
Stephan PireAugust 13, 2022
The Original Cajun restaurant - eating as local as you can get
Lori SantiagoJune 4, 2014
Fabulous atmosphere. Food is very authentic. Delicious! !
Melanie BurkhartMarch 13, 2013
Freaking AMAZING FOOD! Love the live music, dancing and overall atmosphere!
Doug WMay 14, 2017
I really wanted to like this place, great open setup, live music. But the food was beyond bland. At over $70 for 2 beers, an app, and 2 bowls of gumbo it just isn't worth it.
Michelle Giammusso RegalAugust 13, 2013
Huge portions! I got the burger blackened - delicious!
JenApril 11, 2014
The vegetable side dish and twice baked potato were amazing

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