New Orleans/ Food & Drinks
Published on May 14, 2019
The 5 best Spanish spots in New OrleansBarcelona Tapas. | Photos: Shannon S./Yelp

Looking to satisfy your appetite for Spanish fare?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Spanish spots around New Orleans, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Mayas

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Topping the list is Mayas. Located at 2027 Magazine St. in Lower Garden District, the Latin American and Spanish spot is the highest rated Spanish restaurant in New Orleans, boasting four stars out of 230 reviews on Yelp.

    2. Barcelona Tapas

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    Next up is Leonidas's Barcelona Tapas, situated at 720 Dublin St. With 4.5 stars out of 104 reviews on Yelp, the Spanish spot, which offers tapas and more, has proven to be a local favorite.

    3. Lola's

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    Bayou St. John's Lola's, located at 3312 Esplanade Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the tapas bar and Spanish spot four stars out of 284 reviews.

    4. Que Rico! Cuban Cafe

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    Que Rico! Cuban Cafe, a cafe and Cuban and Spanish spot in East Riverside, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 51 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4200 Magazine St. to see for yourself.

    5. Costera

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    Over in Uptown, check out Costera, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 34 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Spanish spot, which offers tapas and more, at 4938 Prytania St.


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