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TAJ MAHAL INDIAN CUISINE
923-C Metairie Road, Metairie 836-6859 The Shahi Murgh takes two days to prepare and quickly sells out, but if you can catch it, the chicken breast stuffed with housemade cheese, fresh herbs and spices, topped with dried fruit and a fabulous almond and cashew gravy is divine. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
TAN DINH
1705 Lafayette St., Gretna 361-8008 Just opened in a new location, the management at Tan Dinh recommends catfish steaks that are simmered in a special hot sauce and served with white rice and cucumber. Another favorite is marinated roasted chicken served with a soy dipping sauce and plain flour buns instead of white rice. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Wed.-Mon. Cash only. $
TANDOORI CHICKEN
115 University Place 299-1926 The all-you-can-eat buffet features a generous variety of the restaurant's favorites, including tender chicken baked in clay tandoor ovens, as well as a range of vegetable dishes like saag paneer. Load up with garlic naan bread on the side. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TAQUERIA CORONA
857 Fulton St. 524-9805; 1827 Hickory Ave., Harahan 738-6722; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie 885-5088; 5932 Magazine St. 897-3974 Diners will find a casual atmosphere at the four locations with a menu of dishes that all are made fresh daily. Try the hearty rib-eye carne asada taco, which starts with grilled marinated rib-eye steak served with grilled cebollita (seasoned green onion). No reservations. Hours vary by location. Credit cards. $
TAQUERIA JALISCO
2004 Daniels Road, Terrytown 368-1868 Taqueria Jalisco specializes in traditional dishes from central Mexico. The grilled beef fajitas served with rice, beans and a salad or fish lightly battered, fried and served with the same accompaniments come highly recommended. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TAQUEROS COCINA MEXICANA
1432 St. Charles Ave. 525-9996 Chef Guillermo Peters not only moved his Taqueros in from Kenner but also split the operation into two separate dining venues, with the upscale Coyoacan upstairs and the more traditional Cocina Mexicana downstairs. Popular Mexican dishes include appetizers, soups, tacos and tortas, a Mexican sandwich prepared in a baguette. Reservations accepted. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $
TCHOUP-N-JOE'S
870 Tchoupitoulas St. 581-2858; www.tchoupnjoes.com Tchoup-N-Joe's has been happily cruising along for nine months now and attracts local folks with fare like char-grilled oysters and grilled portobello mushrooms. Don't forget the three flat-screen TVs zeroed in on sports. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
TEA GARDEN
1918 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 833-0668 The Tea Garden serves good food at reasonable prices and a relaxed atmosphere. Try the Seafood Worbar, which consists of sauteed shrimp, scallops, crawfish and crab flavored with wine and served in a light brown sauce. Reservations recommended. Delivery available. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TECORO'S SEAFOOOD & ITALIAN RESTAURANT
3525 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-5550 Tecoro's offers the Three Sisters Stuffed Chicken, featuring fried chicken breasts served three different ways: Sister Terrie (proscuitto, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, green onions and provolone cheese), Sister Corliss (spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic and feta cheese) and Sister Rosemary (rosemary-stuffed chicken), all served with a potato and vegetable. Reservations recommended on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TED'S FROSTOP
6303 S. Claiborne Ave. 861-3615 Ted's Frostop has been a cornerstone of the Calhoun shopping area since 1955. Ted serves quick breakfasts at 'low-low' prices. Hearty plate lunches change daily, and a local favorite is the Lot-o-burger. Ted also offers New Orleans' own original, the po-boy sandwich. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner Mon.-Sat. Credit cards. $
TEDDY'S GRILL
5325 Franklin Ave. 288-9370 Teddy's Grill has served down-home classics since 1961, like fried chicken cooked to order. Roast beef is slow cooked on premises and the gravy is made from scratch. Have it on a po-boy or on a plate. No reservations. Lunch Mon.-Sat., dinner Wed.-Fri. Credit cards. $
TEXAS BAR-B-QUE
3320 Houma Blvd, Metairie 456-2832; 9851 I-10 Service Road 245-4402 Swing by either location for straightforward barbecue and see why people have kept coming back for 35 years. The menu offers old standards like ribs, beef brisket, beans, pork, potato salad and coleslaw. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THEO'S PIZZA
4218 Magazine St. 894-8554 This newcomer neighborhood pizza joint's specialty pizzas range from The Hippie, which is loaded with veggies, to the Hawaii Five-O, that classic eclectic combo of pineapple and Canadian bacon. Sandwiches and salads are also available, and Wednesday night means wine specials. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
THREE HAPPINESS
199 Lafayette St., Gretna 368-1355 Three Happiness' vast but reasonably-priced menu offers a variety of traditional Chinese, Mandarin and Cantonese dishes and Vietnamese cuisine. The managers recommend the roast duck, barbecue quail or spring rolls. Reservations recommended on weekends. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Sat.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
TIC TOC CAFE
3205 36th St., Metairie 834-6272 It's always breakfast somewhere in the world, so the Tic Toc serves hearty breakfasts 24 hours a day. Daily specials include Wednesday's barbecue beef pot roast served with potatoes, a vegetable and salad. Every day features a hamburger special with French fries and a drink for under $4. No reservations. Open 24 hours. Credit cards. $
TIMES BAR & GRILL
1827 Front St., Slidell (985) 639-3335; 1896 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-1161; www.timesgrill.com If you want to go to Times, make sure you have a big appetite. The Hulk Burger is a massive 1 1/2-lb. char-grilled hamburger dressed any way you can handle it. If you eat it all, you get your photo on the Hulk Wall of Fame. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards and checks. $
TOMMY'S CUISINE
746 Tchoupitoulas St. 581-1103 Chef Tommy Andrade presents a Creole-Italian menu that features daily specials, osso buco and stuffed pork chops. The duck Tchoupitoulas is crispy roasted duck glazed with raspberry demi-glace and served with fresh spinach and wild rice. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TONY ANGELLO'S RISTORANTE
6262 Fleur de Lis Drive 488-0888 Perhaps the best way explore the fine Italian meals at Tony Angello's is to select the 'feed-me' option: Chef Tony Angello will bring out several courses of his favorites of the night. Eggplant Tina is thinly sliced eggplant, lightly battered and fried, then layered with cheese and fresh marinara sauce. Reservations recommended. Dinner Tue.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
TONY MANDINA'S RESTAURANT
1915 Pratt St., Gretna 362-2010; www.tonymandinas.com Tony Mandina's specializes in southern Italian cuisine. The restaurant proclaims its eggplant/veal parmigiana is 'The Best of Both Worlds': Italian breaded eggplant and tender veal layered with mozzarella and marinara, served with pasta. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tue.-Fri., dinner Tue., Fri.-Sat. Credit cards. $$
TONY MORAN'S
240 Bourbon St. 523-3181; www.tonymorans.com Italian classics are given an update in dishes such as penne pasta topped with sauteed crawfish tails, garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto sauce. The Twice-baked Lasagna Della Casa features homemade lasagna baked with healthy layers of meat, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses, and creamy spinach. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
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TORTORICI'S
441 Royal St. 522-4295; www.tortoricis.com To the tune of the nightly live piano music, Tortorici's creates an Italian and Creole fusion with dishes like stuffed redfish braciola, a fresh redfish that's filled with seafood stuffing before it is rolled, paneed and baked then topped with fresh Louisiana shrimp and mushrooms in a light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TRAUTH'S LAKE HOUSE & STEAMERY
3700 Williams Blvd., Kenner 443-6488 Get seafood cooked anyway you like it, or try fresh offerings of broiled catfish stuffed with crabmeat, or crabmeat au gratin: white crabmeat covered with melted cheese and served with garlic rounds, new potatoes and a house salad. Reservations accepted for eight or more. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
TREASURE ISLAND BUFFET
5050 Williams Blvd., Treasure Chest Casino, Kenner 443-8000; www.treasurechest.com/site/dining Every now and then the slot machines might break your bank, but the food never will. Treasure Chest Casino's buffet is stocked with fried oysters, shrimp, catfish, boiled shrimp and mussels. Add a 16-oz. rib-eye or lobster tail for $7. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sun. Credit cards. $$
TREY YUEN CUISINE OF CHINA
600 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville (985) 626-4476; 2100 N. Morrison Blvd., Hammond (985) 345-6789 Try the honey-pecan shrimp: large Gulf shrimp glazed with a creamy coating and served on honey-roasted pecans. Or hunt for the stir-fried alligator with mushrooms and onions in oyster sauce. Reservations recommended for parties of eight or more. Lunch Mon.-Fri., dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TRICOU HOUSE
711 Bourbon St. 525-8379; www.711bourbon.com Make this a stop on your French Quarter party route for (so the chef insists) the best etouffee on Bourbon Street. You can also fortify yourself with daily all-you-can-eat specials: catfish on Monday and Thursday, barbecue ribs on Wednesday and Sunday, and boiled Cajun shrimp daily. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
TROLLEY STOP CAFE
923 St. Charles Ave. 523-0090 This 24-hour local favorite offers a full menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner items daily. Favorites include burgers, stuffed omelettes and the Trolley breakfast, which includes two pancakes, two eggs and two choices of meat. Or try the daily specials like meatloaf and red beans and rice. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Major credit cards. $
TRUE BREW CAFE
200 Julia St. 524-8441 Visit this cafe associated with the theater for its new extended menu of sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads, pastries and full breakfast menu featuring omelettes and homemade biscuits. Try the popular Julia Scram for breakfast or the turkey avocado sandwich for lunch. Specialty drinks, espressos, lattes and mochas are made with cold-dripped coffee for freshness. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
TUCKER'S TAVERN
635 S. Roman St. 522-0440 Tucker's is 'Home of the Stuffed Deep-Fried Burger.' Yes, the kitchen actually batters and deep-fries a hamburger. One of the most popular variations is The Big Tuck, a deep-fried burger filled with pepper Jack cheese and bacon and then topped with barbecue sauce and cheddar cheese. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Mon.-Fri., lunch and early dinner Sat. Credit cards. $
TUJAGUE'S
823 Decatur St. 525-8676; www.tujagues.com The city's second-oldest restaurant has been satisfying patrons since before the Civil War. The shrimp remoulade is classic and admirable, as is the beef brisket with Creole sauce. Lighter items are available at the bar. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
TWO SISTER'S KITCHEN
223 N. Derbigny St. 524-0056 The Two Sisters will welcome you with open arms filled with heaping bowls of seafood gumbo (Friday's special). Other daily specials include spaghetti on Tuesday, chitterlings on Wednesday and stuffed peppers and barbecue chicken on Thursday. In the mornings, $5 will buy a full breakfast of eggs, meat, grits, coffee and toast. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. Cash only. $
TWO TONY'S RESTAURANT
105 Hammond Hwy., Metairie 831-0999; www.two-tonys.com Co-founded by Tony Montalbano and his son, Chef Anthony, Two Tony's serves up Italian and seafood. Tony recommends the baked eggplant Samantha: a decadent invention featuring shrimp and crabmeat au gratin baked with breaded eggplant and topped with sharp cheddar cheese. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner Tue.-Sun. Credit cards. $$
TYLER'S BEER GARDEN
3841 Orleans Ave. 482-7207 When they say the kitchen is open at Tyler's, they're not goofing around -- from 11 a.m. to 6 a.m. That's because Tyler's specializes in 'Mid-City Munchies' including cheese fries for starters, 'Where Ya At' breakfast wraps, and the Bayou St. John burger served with cheese and 'drug through the garden' (i.e., dressed). No reservations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
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