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NOLA - a New Orleans Restaurant
Bringing the vibrant flavors and soul of New Orleans to San Antonio.
5(5 reviews)
restaurant
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Bringing the vibrant flavors and soul of New Orleans to San Antonio.
NOLA is a beloved San Antonio restaurant that captures the essence of New Orleans with authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine. Specializing in brunch, breakfast, and evening dining, we offer a lively atmosphere perfect for gatherings, events, and casual meals. From classic beignets and boudin balls to crawfish étouffée and catfish po'boys, our menu features rich, flavorful dishes made with care. With excellent service, a great vibe, and a 4.4-star rating, we provide a memorable dining experience that transports you straight to the Big Easy.
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Enjoy classic New Orleans brunch dishes like beignets, omelettes, and pancakes in a vibrant setting.
Savor authentic entrees such as crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice, and chargrilled oysters.
Sip on craft beers, IPAs, cocktails, and specialty coffees to complement your meal.
Host private events and gatherings in our lively space, perfect for celebrations and group dining.
Convenient takeout options and easy online reservations for a seamless dining experience.
Went for brunch with my spouse and my two female cousins and had a great experience all around 🌊 We arrived earlier than planned and had a reservation at 9:15 a.m., which worked out perfectly. We were greeted right away and seated immediately. Our server Joselyn (I believe that was her name) was warm, welcoming, and very knowledgeable — service flowed smoothly the entire visit 🙌 We started with the boudin balls and Cajun meat pies and wow… both were outstanding. Crispy on the outside, steamy and flavorful on the inside, and perfectly seasoned through and through. The remoulade added a great extra layer, but honestly they didn’t even need it 🔥 One cousin arrived late, but we ordered her the classic beignets ahead of time — she crushed the entire plate by herself 😅 Definitely ordering my own next visit. For entrees: • Green Eggs & Ham (Cajun-style open-faced Benedict) — well made and flavorful, just not what my cousin was craving that morning. • Crawfish Étouffée — silky, aromatic, and deeply flavorful with a rich roux and sweet crawfish. Even impressed my picky spouse 👏 • Red Beans & Rice — rustic, comforting, and packed with flavor. Smoky andouille, deep savory gravy, and perfectly satisfying. • Catfish Po’Boy — easily one of the best I’ve had in San Antonio. Perfectly fried catfish, Cajun mayo, fresh veggies, and a classic po’boy roll. Absolute must-try 🐟🔥 Drinks were solid too 🍺 The Devil’s IPA stacked up very well next to my all-time favorite Jellyfish IPA — citrus-forward, tropical, smooth, and dangerously drinkable. Hot chocolate, latte, and chai latte were all excellent as well ☕️ Atmosphere was great 🎶 Loved the music playlist — refreshing and different from the usual brunch spots. Restrooms were super clean and quiet, which I always appreciate. Overall: great food, great service, great vibes. We had an awesome time and will definitely be back to try more of the menu 🌊
Whyyyyyy had I not been here before??? 😭 Everything was great... Even the wait for a table! Great vibe, great service, and incredible food. I started with a hot vanilla latte with oat milk. While I sipped on that I waited for my order of boudin balls and let me tell you, I've had balls but these balls were sooooo delicious! 😋 Next, I couldn't decide between the shrimp and grits, shrimp Creole, or catfish poor boy, so I ordered the blue Crab omelette and 🤌🤌🤌 I savored every bite! After a little breather I ordered beignets (1 plain, 1 lemon) and omg they were perfecto!
After Dark at NOLA/NOLA at Night was all we imagined and then some! Bringing back the nostalgia of one of our old faves, The Cookhouse, Peter brought it all back to life in just this 1 meal! Stephen and Jenna, were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Thank you both for the outstanding love, hospitality, and service! No words can describe how great our experience was last night! We enjoyed a little bit of everything !! For starters, we ordered the boudin balls and blue crab purses! The remoulade was perfectly savory! Oh and we also tried their chargrilled oysters and holy cow, I’m not even an oyster fan but after trying 1, I had to eat another!! They were so freakn good! Our entrees were the Wagyu steak and I had the chicken & beignets tasting even better than Cafe du Monde, which I just returned from last week! Although we were stuffed, we just had to taste the Bread Pudding and O-M-G absolutely scrumptious! Lastly, don’t even get me started on the drinks! We each ordered 3 different ones and they were some of the best tasting EVER! It was all 🔥 MUST COME!!!
We checked this place out for breakfast before heading home to Houston and very glad we did. We reserved a table earlier in the morning, but the wait was still short even if you just walked in. We ordered the classic beignets which were perfectly light & fluffy, the cafe au lait which was an excellent cup, along with the bananas foster pancakes, and the NOLA brunch plate. My husband loved the pancakes (which were a tad sweet for me personally, but were excellent nonetheless). The grits on my brunch plate were fantastic. Can’t wait to come back and try the crab omelette and a few other items. Service was great, too. We will definitely be back.
Best beignets in town! We have wanted to try NOLA for a while now & we finally got a chance recently. We decided to have some omelettes & then enjoy some beignets. We decided on the Blue Crab Omelette & the Boudin Omelette. Both were delicious in their own way, but the side of Brabant Potatoes were the star on the plate. The blue crab omelette was fluffy, light & airy. Our waiter suggested a side of avocado went well with it so I added it, he was right. The Boudin omelette was delicious because it had the perfect punch of spice in it, not too much. What really hit the spot were the beignets. They came out to use fresh & hot. We knew they had been freshly made because they were just perfect pillowy pastries that just melted in our mouths. We chose an order of Mixed which included 1 classic, 1 lemon, 1 chocolate & the seasonal which was the Reese’s Pieces peanut butter. All of them were just delicious! 😋 Our waiter was great too. He was there when we needed him & out of our way while we enjoyed our meal. We will definitely stop in for more beignets, those were the highlight of our meal.
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