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MADRID RESTAURANTE
2723 Roosevelt Blvd., Kenner 469-5599 This formal, white-tablecloth restaurant makes a shrimp and calamari paella cooked in calamari ink, as well as the more traditional paella Valencia full of chicken, sausage, calamari, shrimp and mussels. The wide selection of tapas ensures a taste of something new with each visit. Try the lobster-stuffed piquillo peppers or the mussels Madrid. Reservations accepted. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

MAGAZINE PO-BOY AND SANDWICH SHOP
2368 Magazine St. 522-3107 This casual sandwich joint sells every kind of po-boy available, but their hot plates are worth a try as well. For less than $6, take your pick of red beans and rice, hamburger steak, spaghetti with meatballs and more. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Sat. Cash and checks. $

MALONEY'S RESTAURANT
5000 Old Gentilly Road 942-2400; maloneysrestaurant.com Located inside the Big Easy Travel Plaza, Maloney's refuels travelers with reasonably priced all-you-can-eat buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the daily specialty bottomless plate of barbecue ribs, or indulge in the seafood buffet on Fridays. The live jazz brunch on Sunday for $8.99 is a treat. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Open 24 hours on Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MAMA ROSA'S SLICE OF ITALY
616 N. Rampart St. 523-5546 Mama bakes a pizza just like they do in the old country, and she puts together a mean muffaletta. The Mama's Outrageous combines Canadian bacon, ham, provolone and mozzarella cheeses topped with homemade olive salad. Reservations recommended for large groups. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MAMA'S TASTY FOODS
1641 Louisiana Ave. 899-6162 When Mama says it's tasty, you can take her word for it. Hungry patrons appreciate the late hours and a wide selection of po-boys, including trout, shrimp, sausage and meatball. Red beans and rice, fried chicken and skinless marinated chicken are old standards. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Cash only. $

MANDARIN HOUSE CHINESE BUFFET
1545 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey 263-5333; 3400 Holiday Drive, Metairie 352-5608 Mandarin House serves American and Chinese food buffet-style to hungry and budget-conscious residents. Populating the restaurant's many buffet lines are items like fried and barbecue chicken, baked salmon, fried rice, egg rolls, shrimp with broccoli and pepper steak. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MANDE'S RESTURANT
340 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-9047 Late risers love Mande's, where breakfast favorites like eggs Sardou and eggs Benedict are served well into the lunch hour. For a real treat, try the Cajun Benedict with a crawfish patty on an English muffin covered with a poached egg and hollandaise sauce. Lunch specials, such as crawfish etouffee served over fried eggplant, are served daily. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $

MANDICH RESTAURANT
3200 St. Claude Ave. 947-9553; www.mandich.net One of the kitchen's standards is trout Mandich, a broiled fillet of speckled trout with a crisp crust served with butter and lemon. In the summertime, when crab prices go down, Mandich also tops its signature dish with lump crabmeat. Also good bets are oysters bordelaise, shrimp stuffed with crabmeat and roast pork loin. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MANDINA'S
3800 Canal St. 482-9179 For three-quarters of a century, Mandina's no-nonsense servers have welcomed neighbors and families with their generous plates of stuffed shrimp, fried catfish, onion rings, and spaghetti with meatballs. The red beans with Italian sausage is perfect, especially with a draft beer. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $$

MANGO HOUSE
8115 Jeannette St. 862-5848; www.mangohouserestaurant.com Start out evenings at the Mango House with a special rum punch, baskets of sweet potato chips and the savory ground-pork empanada appetizer. For a main course, order the double-cut grilled pork chop marinated in Jamaican jerk seasoning or Gulf fish steamed in banana leaves with ginger and garlic. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

MANUEL'S HOT TAMALES
4709 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-6616 Dining is strictly al fresco at Manuel's famous tamale joint; the only available seats are picnic tables in front. Most orders are to-go anyway -- fresh tacos, enchiladas and moist corn tamales with chili, cheese and Manuel's special spicy sauce. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MAPLE CAFE
541 Oaklawn Drive, Metairie 833-8877 The owners of the Maple Street Cafe have expanded to Metairie with this restaurant that features a nice choice of appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, pastas and entrees. For dinner, consider the stuffed shrimp in phyllo dough: fresh Gulf shrimp and a seafood stuffing wrapped in phyllo dough topped with white wine lemon butter. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., dinner Sun. Credit cards. $$

MAPLE STREET CAFE
7623 Maple St. 314-9003 Many diners opt for the salads and sandwiches, but the Duck Jameel, a pepper-crusted duck breast with blueberry cognac sauce, is an excellent option for guests seeking something more elaborate. Reservations recommended for dinner. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., dinner Sun. Credit cards. $$

MARGAUX'S
8400 Oak St. 865-1559; www.margauxsonoak.com This restaurant, formerly the local favorite Zachary's, has been owned by Margaux and Stephanie Newman since last summer. So far, the sisters Newman have kept Zachary's popular Creole lunch buffet and brunch. Their brand-new dinner menu puts a new spin on New Orleans basics like redfish, shrimp, crawfish and oysters. Reservations recommended. Breakfast Mon.-Sat., lunch buffet and dinner Tue.-Sat., brunch Sun. Reservations recommended. Credit cards. $$

THE MARIGNY BRASSERIE
640 Frenchmen St. 945-4472; www.cafemarigny.com Award-winning Chef Scott Varnedoe heads up the kitchen at this swank Faubourg Marigny bistro. His creations include the cast-iron seared beef tenderloin set atop an andouille caramelized red onion and goat cheese cheesecake. Weekday happy hour begins at 4 p.m. Reservations accepted. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily, brunch Sat.-Sun. brunch. Credit cards. $$

MARISOL RESTAURANT
437 Esplanade Ave. 943-1912; www.marisolrestaurant.com Owners Janis Vazquez and Chef Peter Vazquez adapt their menu constantly to use each season's best vegetables. Get a taste of the deft Vazquez touch with Marisol's Tapas Happy Hour (Wednesday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.), with its crab-and-cheese toasts, chorizo-stuffed dates in bacon, and sauteed shrimp in spicy tomato sauce, and octopus stewed in paprika. Jazz brunch Sunday morning. Reservations recommended. Lunch Wed.-Sun. Major cards. $$$

MARK TWAIN'S PIZZA LANDING
2035 Metairie Road, Metairie 832-8032; www.marktwainspizza.com The best order here is one of Mark Twain's hand-tossed pizzas, such as the Mysterious Stranger (spinach, feta, choice of vegetables) or the Huck Finn (mushrooms, green peppers, red onions, olives). Also good is Aunt Polly's salad, with cucumbers, green olives and Genoa salami, with a red-wine vinaigrette dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

Chef Susan Spicer's Bayona serves classic creations like the smoked quail salad with bourbon molassess vinaigrette.

Photo by Cheryl Gerber

THE MARKET CAFE
1000 Decatur St. 527-5000 The Market Cafe has been family owned and operated since 1982, with an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, piled-high po-boys, and fresh seafood. The Jazz Cats combo and drummer Joe Gunn's quintet play in the Market's patios every day of the week, one on each side of the kitchen. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MARTIN WINE CELLAR
714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie 896-7300; 3827 Baronne St. 899-7411; www.martinwine.com Martin's delis serve up sandwiches of all sorts -- the Baronne Beast is topped with rare roast beef, ham, lettuce, tomato, and mayo, served hot or cold on French. Or pair an inexpensive wine by the glass with the Sena Salad -- grilled chicken, golden raisins, toasted pecans, pepper jelly vinaigrette and blue cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat., brunch Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

MARTINIQUE BISTRO
5908 Magazine St. 891-8495 Aromatic spices fill the air in this intimate dining room, which serves up French cuisine blended with Caribbean flavors. This spring's new menu features roasted maple-leaf duck breast and grazed leg quarter with a port-and-dried Bing cherry reduction. Or try the Gulf shrimp entree, sauteed with sun-dried papaya and curry. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$

MAT & NADDIE'S
937 Leonidas St. 861-9600 In addition to their popular grilled oyster appetizer, Mat & Naddie's is known for their chicken waterzooi, a Belgium stew of organic boneless chicken breast, braised leeks, baby carrots and jasmine rice finished with a liaison base. A nightly wine dinner pairs three courses with complementary wines. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

MAURICE FRENCH PASTRIES
1114 S. Carrollton Ave. 866-7052; 3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie 885-1526; www.mauricefrenchpastries.com Chef Jean-Luc Albin creates addictive French cakes and desserts. Try the St. Honore, a crown-shaped cream puffcake flavored with vanilla, chocolate, Grand Marnier or Amaretto -- it's named for the patron saint of bakers. Or order a fresh fruit cake, a yellow butter cake filled with seasonal fresh fruit and iced with Bavarian cream topped with fruit and toasted almonds. No reservations. Open daily. Credit cards. $

MAXIMO'S ITALIAN GRILL
1117 Decatur St. 586-8883; www.maximositaliangrill.com This French Quarter staple is a favorite of musicians, who often can be found in its booths and tables, sitting underneath the restaurant's collection of black-and-white Herman Leonard photographs of jazz greats. Best bets are housemade ravioli with four cheeses and the fired-roasted fish of the day. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MCALISTER'S DELI
2701 Airline Drive, Metairie 830-4030; www.mcalistersdeli.com With more than 27 types of sandwiches, McAlister's Deli offers nearly anything you might want between two slices of bread. Special offerings for the tykes include grilled cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or a small cheese pizza -- none for more than $3 and each accompanied by Lay's chips and a bag of Teddy Grahams. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $

MCNULTY'S BITTER END
5129 Canal Blvd. 483-7930 Located near New Orleans' historic cemeteries, McNulty's offers a place to relax with 'spirits and food for the soul.' Enjoy a 'banger' (British slang for a sausage) or a meat pie, while talking with friends or waiting your turn at the pool tables. A steak sandwich and cold beer on tap is a favorite combination here. No reservations. Dinner and late-night Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MEAUXBAR BISTRO
942 N. Rampart St. 569-9979 Asian flavors can be found in appetizers such as the Paradise spring rolls filled with jumbo shrimp and pork. Contemporary French entrees include the tarragon- and thyme-roasted chicken, both with mashed potatoes and French beans. Or try the duck confit, with garlic sauteed potatoes, mixed greens and a warm sherry vinaigrette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MELIUS BAR & CAFE
1701 Lake Ave., Metairie 828-9446 Breakfast includes omelettes and other traditional fare. Try $10 Steak Night beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, a 10-oz. filet with garlic mashed potatoes and salad. A management favorite is the 'savory' hamburger steak with your choice of vegetable, salad and creamed mashed potatoes. No reservations. Breakfast Mon.-Fri., lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MESSINA'S RESTAURANT
2717 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-7373; messinas-restaurant.com Messina's specializes in New Orleans Italian cuisine, with dishes such as veal Spedine -- veal wrapped in an eggplant dressing. Seafood is also an important part of Messina's, with seafood platters, a raw oyster bar, and barbecue baked oysters over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

METRY CAFE & BAR
601 Metairie Road, Metairie 834-1212 Owner Frank Panno invites you to try the red beans and rice, served with chicken, pork chops or smoked sausage. Or order the 'Metry Special,' hot roast beef with grilled ham and melted Swiss on French bread. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Fri. Cash only. $

MI MAMACITA'S
2345 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 674-1400 Mi Mamacita's specializes in New Mexican cuisine, featuring many southwestern favorites, but with less cumin and an emphasis on green and red chile sauces. The chicken wrap appetizer makes an impression with a seasoned chicken breast, cheese, green chile sauce and onions, all fried and served with chili con queso sauce or ranch dressing. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards and checks. $

MICHAEL'S MID-CITY GRILL
4139 Canal St. 486-8200 Michael's cooks hearty American favorites. The burgers are popular, but guests also devour orders of ribs, seafood, po-boys and chicken tenders. Ask about the daily specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MICHAUL'S LIVE CAJUN MUSIC RESTAURANT
840 St. Charles Ave. 522-5517; www.michauls.com Live music and free dance lessons draw crowds, but so do the entrees. This spring, the management recommends the Zydeco Jambalaya, featuring spicy shrimp, chicken and sausage. Or order the chicken Michaul, a boneless breast of chicken with seafood dressing topped with Swiss au gratin. Reservations recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MID-CITY DELI & CATERING
4107 S. Carrollton Ave. 486-8889 There's a wide-ranging menu with reasonable prices at this Mid-City deli. For lunch, there are Italian and Greek dishes, daily specials, a seafood platter priced less than $9, and po-boys that hold their own with the best in town. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MID CITY LANES ROCK 'N' BOWL
4133 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3133; www.rocknbowl.com New Orleans icon John Blancher's bowling alley/dance hall gets festive this spring with two management favorites -- crawfish quesadillas and the 'Super Bowl,' a hearty gumbo of andouille sausage, turkey, shrimp and oysters. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, late-night Thu.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MIDDENDORF'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Highway 51 North (exit 15 off I-55 North), Manchac (985) 386-6666 Catfish connoisseurs come from around the world for Middendorf's razor-thin fried fillets. The crawfish cakes or barbecue oysters, broiled and served with a spicy herb sauce, are recommended appetizers. Other seafood fare includes a piping hot oyster stew and softshell crabs. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$

MIDI
614 Canal St. (JW Marriott Hotel) 527-6712; www.midirestaurant.com Dishes like the baked Bourbon Street grouper coated in crushed pecans or the crown point beef filet stuffed with Boursin cheese and wrapped in apple-smoked bacon blend French cuisine with Louisiana influences and ingredients. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

MIKE ANDERSON'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
#1 Poydras St., Suite 163 (Riverwalk Food Court) 522-7727l 215 Bourbon St. 524-3884; www.mikeandersons.com Both locations serve The Howard, a seasonal fish marinated in olive oil, herbs and seasonings, baked with the scales still on the fish to retain its natural flavor. Or try the Guitreau, a grilled fish filleted with sautéed crawfish, shrimp, mushrooms and white wine-onion butter and spices. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MIKE SERIO'S PO-BOYS & DELI 1
33 St. Charles Ave. 523-2668 A classic sports deli, Mike's invites fans of all foods to try the popular grilled Reuben sandwich, fresh-cooked corned beef, covered with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing. Or order the fried oysters, rolled in batter then sizzled until golden brown. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MIKIMOTO
3301 S. Carrollton Ave. 488-1881 This Uptown sushi spot is best known for an assortment of raw fish over rice for only 99 cents. Not listed on the menu are the chef's specials for spring, which include: the mango roll, fresh mango with snow crab and fresh salmon; the hot mustard roll, with fresh salmon and shrimp in a hot mustard sauce; the blue crabmeat roll; and the samurai roll. Reservations accepted. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MILANO'S PIZZA
3002 Cleary Ave, Metairie 780-7500 Milano's is known for gourmet pizzas such as the Cajun pizza, with shrimp, crawfish, andouille and chicken. Seafood also figures prominently in the garlic shrimp pizza, while the popular spinach pizza features spinach, a garlic butter sauce, mushrooms, onion, tomato and feta cheese. No reservations. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

MIMI'S ITALIAN & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
10160 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge 737-6464 Management recommends the 8-oz. certified Angus beef filet, grilled in a cast-iron skillet with garlic-parsley butter, baby green beans and Gruyere cheese fries. Seafood-lovers are invited to try Victoria's jumbo shrimp with lemon sauce over angel hair pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$

MIYAKO JAPANESE SUSHI BAR & HIBACHI
1403 St. Charles Ave. 410-9997; 3837 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 779-6475 The artistic chefs at Miyako entreat hungry diners with carefully prepared California rolls, fresh sashimi and nigiri. The kitchen turns out hibachi-grilled entrees and other authentic Japanese dishes. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MO'S CHALET
3201 Houma Blvd., Metairie 780-2961; www.moschalet.com Mo's features live music playing big band, oldies and classics from the 1940s to the present. While you're reliving your high school soundtrack, grab a hamburger, steak or seafood platter. No reservations. Dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MO'S PIZZA
1112 Avenue H., Westwego 341-9650 Mo's churns out pizzas, lasagna, spaghetti, muffalettas and Italian salads. Try the veal parmigiana special on Thursdays. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
69292 Highway 21, Suite 300, Covington (985) 893-9895; 61123 Airport Road, Suite 5, Slidell (985) 643-6639; www.moes.com This chain of restaurants specializes in fresh, convenient Tex-Mex cuisine for dine-in or take-out. Burritos such as the Homewrecker -- packed with your choice of meat, rice, beans, cheese, salsa, guacamole, soul cream and lettuce -- get a lot of attention. The Fat Sam fajitas have similar ingredients and are also a popular choice. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MONA LISA RESTAURANT
1212 Royal St. 522-6746 Try the scrumptious Caesar salad with homemade croutons and Caesar dressing. Top it off with the spinach lasagna and one of Mona Lisa's specialty pizzas. Reservations recommended. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MONA'S CAFE
504 Frenchmen St. 949-4115; 3149 Calhoun St. 861-2124; 3901 Banks St. 482-7743; 4126 Magazine St. 894-9800; www.shopno/monas.com Mona's is a city staple for affordable Middle Eastern food. Feel confident ordering the gyros, tabouleh, baba ghanoush and falafel sandwiches, as well as new sauteed vegetable dishes and eggplant sandwiches for vegetarians. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MOONLIGHT CAFE
1921 Sophie Wright Place 522-7313 Moonlight Cafe will satisfy your munchies with tuna, salmon and shrimp kebabs, plus the Moonburger with mozzarella, sauteed mushrooms and grilled onions. Happy hour drink specials from midnight to 3 a.m. No reservations. Delivery until 3 a.m. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards and checks. $

MORNING CALL COFFEE STAND
3325 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-4068; 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (Clearview Shopping Center), Metairie 779-5348; www.morningcallcoffeestand.com Morning Call has been serving cafe au lait and beignets since 1870. But if you're going to treat yourself to the fluffy pastries heaped in powdered sugary goodness, do yourself a favor and don't wear black clothes. Open 24 hours at the Severn Avenue location; breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily at the Clearview location. Cash only. $

MORTON'S OF CHICAGO
365 Canal St. (The Shops at Canal Place) 566-0221; www.mortons.com Try the Cajun rib-eye, marinated for 60 hours, then cooked to order. The double-cut filet mignon is served with sauce bearnaise. Finish the evening with the painfully luscious Godiva chocolate cake. Reservations recomended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$

MORTON'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR
702 Water St., Madisonville (985) 845-4970; www.mortonsseafood.com The cypress-lined patio on the Tchefuncte River is a peaceful place to enjoy the shrimp and crabmeat bisque or the mirliton and shrimp casserole. If that doesn't float your boat, there are a myriad of daily specials to choose from. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Credit cards and checks. $$

One of the many stars of the show at Covington's Etoile is the homemade pate maison.

Photo by Donn Young

MOSCA'S
4137 W. Hwy. 90, Avondale 436-9942 or 436-8950 VIP's and locals alike flock to Mosca's for renowned Italian fare served family style: chicken a la grande and platters of spaghetti are large and meant to be passed around the table. No reservations. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Cash only. $$$

MOTHER CLUCKER'S 1
35 Carondelet St. 558-0099 Mother Clucker's doesn't ruffle feathers when it comes to its chicken tenders, chicken wings and salads: they're very popular with the CBD lunch crowd. A variety of sandwiches and wraps fill out the menu. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri. Credit cards and checks. $

MOTHER'S
401 Poydras St. 523-9656; www.mothersrestaurant.net Get your New Orleans favorites here: roast beef po-boys, ham po-boys, and jambalaya. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MOTHER'S RESTAURANT
131 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna 368-8678 Even though it's only open during the business hours, Mother's sees a lot of business thanks to its location next to the Gretna courthouse. Breakfast includes a variety of three-egg omelettes, including the Greek variety with feta cheese. Get them with browns or grits and make it a sunny morning. Reservation accepted for parties of six or more. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri. Credit cards. $

MR. B'S BISTRO
201 Royal St. 523-2078; www.mrbsbistro.com Get the high class versions of New Orleans favorites: New Orleans barbecue shrimp, Gumbo Ya Ya with chicken and andouille, and pasta jambalaya. Reservations recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Mon.-Sun., brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$$

MR. ED'S SEAFOOD AND ITALIAN RESTAURANT
1001 Live Oak St., Metairie 838-0022 Eclectic is the name of the game at Mr. Ed's, where paneed trout topped with crabmeat, green onions and mushrooms are served side by side with Italian food and nice, fried chicken. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $$

MR. JOHN'S STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE
2111 St. Charles Ave. (Avenue Plaza Hotel) 679-7697; www.mrjohnssteakhouse.com Mr. John's is proud to offer USDA Prime beef, as well as such delectables as cornmeal-crusted redfish and center-cut filet Oscar, both with crabmeat topping. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Fri., brunch Sat.-Sun., dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $$$

MR. ROO'S DELI & CATERING
3501 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-4010 The club sandwich sports turkey, ham, lettuce and American cheese. The club salad consists of a bed of iceberg lettuce dressed with chicken strips, cheddar, bacon and tomatoes. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $

MR. SAM'S DELI
3531 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan 837-6300 Mr. Sam's Deli offers diners the staples of New Orleans home cooking. In addition to stuffed po-boys and salads with grilled or fried chicken or fried shrimp, Mr. Sam's is known for its red beans, white beans and chicken fried steak. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Sat. Cash and checks. $

MUCHO GUSTO
1107 Decatur St. (inside Molly's at the Market) 299-0673 Molly's at the Market soothes patrons hunger with Mexican munchies: jibaritos, mole enchiladas, chimichangas, fish tacos, sopes and nachos. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $

MULATE'S THE ORIGINAL CAJUN RESTAURANT
201 Julia St. 522-1492 Live music plays every day starting at 7, while the kitchen offers up blackened red fish and fried alligator. Customer favorites also include zydeco gumbo, catfish Mulate's, crabmeat au gratin and homemade bread pudding. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

MULLIGAN'S TAVERNE
3535 Severn Ave., Suite 10, Metairie 888-5858 Karaoke takes center stage on Friday and Saturday nights, and patrons scarf down the 1/3-lb. burger in between snickering at the entertainment. Happy hour specials Monday through Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 8-10 p.m. provide the courage. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $

MURIEL'S JACKSON SQUARE
801 Chartres St. 568-1885; www.muriels.com This rambling Jackson Square restaurant sports a bordello-themed room upstairs and sets an honorary table for the ghost of Claude Trepagnier downstairs. Chef Erik Veney serves up goat cheese and crawfish crepes and pan-seared, pecan-crusted drum. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$

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