This is a Jazz Fest must after the shows. Every year we leave the track and walk to Liuzza's. It's a local neighborhood bar that has super strong drinks and is cash only on these days. The place is so fun and the staff serve and help what seems like a 1000 people. It's a super cool vibe with street music and fun for all ages. read more

Liuzza's By The Track: Where New Orleans Keeps It Real Liuzza's By The Track is one of those New Orleans neighborhood institutions that doesn't need to reinvent itself to remain relevant. Established and deeply rooted in the local dining scene, it has long been known by locals and discovered by visitors, helped in part by its proximity to the Fair Grounds Race Course, where the city's legendary Jazz Fest comes alive each spring. But the real attraction is much simpler: good New Orleans food without the fuss. Liuzza's embodies the city's traditional, no-nonsense approach to dining. The atmosphere is casual, the food is straightforward, and the emphasis is where it belongs--on flavor. It is the kind of place where you come to eat rather than be impressed by culinary theatrics. And then there is the barbecue shrimp pistolet. New Orleans is rightly famous for its barbecue shrimp, and there is certainly no shortage of restaurants that prepare an excellent version of the dish. But Liuzza's does something particularly New Orleans with it: they put those succulent, sauce-soaked shrimp into a pistolet, creating a sandwich that is both simple and remarkably satisfying. So, if you find yourself at the French Quarter Festival craving a barbecue shrimp pistolet, you don't necessarily have to wander around searching for the festival booth that serves one. Liuzza's By The Track is the destination. And unlike a temporary festival offering, this is the real deal--a specialty worth making a trip across the city for. There are plenty of places in New Orleans where you can enjoy excellent barbecue shrimp. But if your craving is specifically for a barbecue shrimp pistolet, the choice becomes considerably easier. read more

Lunch was just ok. Certainly nothing we had was noteworthy nor memorable. Doubtful we'll return. The gumbo was thinner than we expected. The shrimp on our po'boy didn't have any flavor, which led us to believe they were not wild caught. The sandwich was mainly bread with fewer shrimp on ours than most po'boy's we've enjoyed over the years. The service was very good. The building isn't very big but looks great. Overall, we enjoyed a very average lunch at a restaurant that in our opinion gets much higher ratings on Yelp than we feel are warranted. For what our lunch cost, and based on the lack of the usual real-deal, Nola palate-pleasing experience, we can think of more than a dozen places within 15 minutes with better food for the same price. read more

The food here has drastically improved since my last visit years ago. Their turtle soup is amazing with huge chunks of turtle in it larger than any other turtle soup I have ever eaten. The BBQ shrimp poboy has really stepped up and now is much bigger with a LOT more shrimp than the last time Iate it. The "Breathtaking Beef" poboy has also drastically improved from my last sampling of it although it could still use more horseradish and some Creole mustard added to it. Speaking of Creole mustard that is the only thing that fell flat on my three visits I made over the past couple of weeks as all three times when I requested Creole mustard on my po boys and on my cheeseburger it was never applied so I had to make another request to find some mustard. The crawfish etouffee is also quite nice while the burger is really large and the fries that are served with it are nice as well. The garlic oyster poboy and the Reuben are also nice sandwiches you should try at some point. The seafood platters and shrimp remoulade are also good and they have a decent choice of daily specials. The ambiance of this place is the biggest cool factor here as it is a complete and total classic New Orleans dive with lots of character and characters that can be seen here. My video review can be found here: https://youtu.be/lu-sxxWt4CM read more

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The beef po boy and the bbq shrimp Po boy are a 10/10. I tried the chicken tortilla soup and it was good but not something I would order again. What made the visit perfect is our server. Kaysee was so attentive and engaging guiding us along. She kept checking on us and was very friendly. The restaurant inside is a bit run down but it is so charming and welcoming. We highly recommend trying it out. read more

Liuzza's By The Track - 1/2 beef Poboy & Cup of Soup - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We have enjoyed visiting Luizza's several times throughout the years. Our last visit was 6 years ago. While this visit was good the food offerings seemed to have changed. We loved the BBQ shrimp plate we have had on previous visits but now they offer a po boy version which didn't look as yummy. This time we had the shrimp plate and the daily special of Creamy home-made butter beans served with a pork chop. The shrimp were abundant, tasty and cooked perfectly but the fries were soggy and coleslaw was not my favorite. The pork chop was fried with a great crispy coating but the butter beans were the star. We will definitely return on our next visit to NOLA. I just hope the BBQ shrimp plate is back on the menu. read more

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Oh my goodness the food here is just amazing. It's a little hole in the wall but the service and the food are awesome. Must try the étouffeé and the biscoff banana pudding!!!! The gumbo is to die for!!! Fried green tomatoes and fried eggplant is soooo good read more

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Older, more classic bar/restaurant with a cool vibe. Right around the corner from the horse track. It appears to be mostly locals. Went on a Monday which is red beans and rice typically. I'd definitely come back. The bartenders were pleasant and friendly. Red beans and rice smoked sausage. $10.95 Half roast beef po-boy w/ gumbo cup $15.95 ....Cold beans. They reheated. (1 star demerit) $3 PBR which was great! Nice and cold. We ate at bar, which is my go-to at most places.. read more

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I've always thought of this place as a good place for a cold beer and a solid burger or po boy, and yes it's good at that. However this place runs specials and other menu items that you would not expect from a small neighborhood bar. The quality of the food and the specials in particular as punching way above their weight. For example the shrimp bisque was perhaps the best I'd ever had and my grilled shrimp salad was as good as anything I'd had for double the price at a fancier place. Oh, yes, you still get a great frosted mug of beer here too along with excellent service. Be warned, its a small place and by lunchtime say 12:15 there is a wait even in the middle of the week. read more

Clean neighborhood dive bar with tasty NOLA grub and heavy old school scooners of beer or bottles of Barq's. This place is a tight spot so don't stop in with a crowd. There are always interesting characters holding court at the bar. Great gumbo and fried seafood. The BBQ shrimp po-boy is unique and packed with flavor, just make sure you have a whole roll of Tums in your pocket for later. Tasty sauces and dressings seem house-made. Don't forget to check out the specials board. Service is quick but busy. If you come during Jazzfest, you will not get the full experience but will have a good bowl of gumbo available, bloody Mary's, beer and great people watching. read more

Liuzza's By The Track - Bowl of beans from specials board, shrimp remoulade, fried shrimp platter, gumbo & half a shrimp poboy, salad and a must have root beer. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Wanted to revisit this place as I hadn't been in a couple of years. Always went to Parkway (more convenient) or Castnet (best shrimp poboy) but knew this place was up their on my list of poboys. The shrimp poboy was really good, but I feel like I get more shrimp at Castnet or Parkway. The breathtaking beef is excellent. We got the gravy on the side and that helped keep the sandwich intact (I loathe roast beef sandwiches breaking apart), and also allowed us to appreciate the crunch of the bread. Got a side of sweet potato fries and those were very good as well. Maybe throw a dash of cinnamon or brown sugar on those fries and they would be excellent. read more

After an 8 hour drive on a Monday from Texas, I decided to walk around by my friends place (who lives by the Fairgrounds) for a spot to get dinner and hang out at while I waited for him to get back from his activities. He'd always mentioned going to Luizza's but I'd never had the chance to go myself, even though I lived in NOLA for a bit and frequently come back to visit and check on my place and friends. This was a homerun and the best way to start my week in New Orleans. I was going to go for the famous spicy po-boy (horseraddish) but after the bartender's reaction to my asking "how hot is it" and getting a "you'll feel it deep in your nostrils" response, I knew that kick would be one I was not ready to handle, so I went with the fully dressed beef po-boy and could not have been happier with the outcome. It was just me, so I became friends with the other fellow who was a long time local hanging there at the bar -- we hit it off (as you will with most folks in NOLA which is the magic of the city) and had a great conversation while I enjoyed this delicious and insanely affordable meal (another great thing about NOLA) If you're up by the Fairgrounds and want a top tier staple place that gives true New Orleans vibes, at a great price, and tastes amazing, you've found it. read more

Liuzza's By The Track - Roast Beef Po Boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm always near this spot, but parking is tough and it's usually packed during lunchtime. I had seen pictures of the ice cold beer glass, so I figured even if the food didn't blow me away, a frosty beer would save the day and ultimately, it did! I grabbed a seat at the bar and the bartender was amazing. She picked up that it was my first time and gave me a quick tour of the menu with some solid recommendations. I went with the hot sausage po' boy and a cup of gumbo. The po' boy left a little to be desired for me personally, but I'll admit I might just not be a po' boy kind of guy. The gumbo was pretty good though! The real winner? That ICE COLD beer. If you're into po' boys, I think this place might be for you. I'd come back for the gumbo, the service, and definitely the beer. read more

Liuzza's By The Track - Beer here - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is VERY legit!! Naming the best PoBoy place in New Orleans is like trying to pick my favorite Revivalists song!!! But this place has got to be one of the very best. The bar b que shrimp PoBoy is amazing, as is the Fried. oyster on garlic bread! Fries are amazing and it's a good place for a cocktail. You can't go wrong here! read more

Amazing food! Tried the BBQ Shrimp Po Boy (signature dish) and it did not disappoint. Great vibe overall and service was amazing.

Kind of hole In the wall spot, if there's one thing you NEED to try it's the BBQ shrimp Poboy! Unlike other places, the shrimp in the one is juicy and not coated/fried. The perfect amount of BBQ, pepper and lemon flavour profile! Absolutely delicious the service was quick, but the food took sometime to come out (worth the wait though ) read more

Liuzza's By The Track - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Unbelievable garlic oyster poboy, unbelievable soft shell crab poboy with crawfish etoufee . Super cool old school place. Reminds me of somewhere my grandma used to go back in the day ( and I mean that in a good way ). Nice selection of beer , Abita purple haze and strawberry !!! Some 5 dollar specialty drinks as well. Real fast friendly service Even my kids grilled cheese was cooked to PERFECTION. I will 100% come back here the next time I'm in NOLA read more

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Liuzza's By The Track became a destination for all my NOLA visits a couple of years ago. How it has not become a tourist spot I do not know. Oh, I'm sure tourists go there. But most of the patrons are local. I see some of the same folks each time I go. Located near the Fairgrounds on Lopez, parking can be a challenge. Pick your times to find a spot. No matter. The food and service are consistently good, and the BBQ shrimp PoBoy is a must-have before you depart Planet Earth. The bar boasts 10 seats (or thereabouts). There are a couple of 2-seat high tops and 4 (or is it 5) tables. So not a huge place. Part of what adds to the experience. They turn off the music when Jeopardy comes on. Saddle up at the bar to guess answers with your fellow drinkers and diners. read more

Liuzza's By The Track - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Liuzza's was recommended by a bike tour person as a great local place. I didn't make it on that particular trip, but kept it on my radar. The next time, a few months later, I spent a few hours in City Park, then made the easy walk to Liuzza's from there. This was a very good decision. We had a bit of a wait, but it wasn't bad. The place was packed and bustling. As busy as they were, they really have things down. The drinks and food came out pretty quick. We enjoyed martinis and cold beers while we waited. That garlic shrimp po-boy, with shrimp spilling out all over the place, was just fantastic. Not fried like other places, and not overpowering. Just and excellent sandwich. Gumbo: This is a thinner version with a lighter roux than many places, not something I would typically consider. It was excellent, full of flavor, and is on my list for next time. Service: Fast and courteous and all smiles. Love this place. read more

So glad our first choice of zoo Boy was closed!!! This place is awesome!! Small town corner tavern feel..pumping out incredible Po Boys and Gumbo!! Our server was amazing..friendly and walked us through the menu..we will definitely be back!! You should go too!!! read more

The food was good, but the waitress had an attitude. If I had to guess, I'd guess she's from NJ. LOL!! My husband got the chicken parm and I got the eggplant poboy! read more

The roast beef Poboy, and the shrimp Remoulade are both really good. There's a very cool neighborhood vibe to this place, with a little edge to it. It's always great. read more

Oh my goodness, just writing this review is making my mouth water. I absolutely loved this restaurant--from the decor/vibes to the amazing food! Our server was also super friendly and the food came out super quick! We got the gumbo and crawfish etouffe to start, and split the bbq shrimp poboy and the garlic oyster poboy. The gumbo and crawfish etoufee were both so flavorful and delicious, with hearty ingredients and seasoned perfectly. Both poboys were also so yummy--I loved the sauciness of the bbq shrimp, while the fried oysters were so plump and fresh. I would teleport here every day if I could to eat the food. This place is def worth a stop; you won't be disappointed! read more

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Liuzza's By The Track is Nola at its best. I'm talking about great food; in a low-key atmosphere; with friendly, food-loving customers. This is my kinda place!! My wife and I stopped in here a while back and we were blown away. I had one on the best Po' Boys in my life. Liuzza's By The Track is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, not far from City Park. We were here on a Wednesday afternoon and the place was probably at 90% of capacity. I ordered the Po' Boy and Étouffée Plate. The Shrimp Po' Boy was one of the best I've ever had. The Étouffée was equally incredible. The place is small...basically a bar with some high-tops. Service is very good and prices are hard to beat. It is a bit off the beaten path, but I highly recommend seeking out Liuzza's By The Track! read more

Liuzza's By The Track - The Po' Boy and Étouffée plate is hard to beat! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place had been on my list forever and I always see people post it everywhere. I came in on a Tuesday night so it was pretty chill. So I sat down quickly and the food came out in a good amount of time. The two servers I had were real cool and gave great suggestions. The place itself is a neighborhood staple it's a cool dive bar! The food was amazing we got the: BBQ Shrimp Poboy- I see why everyone raves about it. It's so good and it's the best thing I had. It's tangy, a little sweet, and the shrimp are cooked perfect. Gumbo- Was nicely flavored and well balanced the seasoning to spice ratio was Spot on! Crawfish Etoufee- This is one of my favorite foods of all time so I'm very critical about it. They did not disappoint very flavorful and rich. You get a hint of spice on the backend of every bite. Caesar Salad- This was the biggest surprise it was excellent! The dressing was really good that's what I think did it. Sometimes it's ok to put a lot of dressings on the lettuce especially if it's that good. I will definitely be back to this spot for drinks and more food! read more

Liuzza's By The Track - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Finally a positive review in Nola! Not sure if i had to leave the city or what, but i have had the worst luck until my second lunch of the day The shrimp poboy was incredible, nice large shrimp, fried to perfection, entire sammich was perfect Gumbo!!! Finally a solid gumbo with deep rich flavors. Fried tomatoes were fine, just not my cup of tea. Staff was absolutely perfect and wouldn't change a thing. Restaurant is old school chic and perfect in every way. Highly recommend read more

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The loveliest time at Liuzza's! After a walk through the park, we headed to Liuzza's for lunch. This small neighborhood spot offers great quality NOLA favorites. Our server, Kaysee, was an absolute sweetheart and provided the best service! We ordered the fried green tomatoes and bbq shrimp po'boy. Kaysee brought us out a little of the crawfish etouffee to try because she recommended dipping our fried green tomatoes into it. So good! Everything was tasty and delicious. Definitely a worthwhile place to stop by for both the food and the service. read more

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We ordered the bbq shrimp sandwich & the shrimp po boy. I loved both sandwiches! The best one was definitely the bbq shrimp! The service was great. Our server was super sweet & you can tell she loved her job because while it was busy, she was hustling & pretty much one of the only servers on the floor. read more

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I loved the food at Luizza's, which offers both traditional and unique NOLA dishes with hearty portions and robust flavors. The seating inside is limited, and it's a popular lunch spot, so expect to wait outside for a while before getting seated. The prices are reasonable for the quality and portion sizes, and the service is friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The BBQ shrimp po' boy is unique--hollowed-out bread soaked in a flavorful, soupy sauce, topped with tender sautéed shrimp. It was delicious. The bread was heavenly when soaked in the sauce. And, of course, the creole gumbo was a delicious classic. Highly recommend! read more

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I went on a Monday. The place was busy, but the service was friendly and professional. I had a shrimp poboy and a cup of gumbo. The bread was crispy and fresh. The shrimp were tender and warm. The was flavorful and just delightful. It was a perfect meal and a schooner of beer to round out the experience. The place is a classic NOLA local place. It is clean and cool inside. You won't be disappointed. read more

Liuzza's BTT not the other one & there's a huge difference in food and atmosphere. I like to come here at least once every couple of months and get my favorite po-boy well at least one of them and that's the garlic fried oyster po-boy fully dressed. When you walk in I recommend sitting at the bar. Theres Easy excess to the drinks good conversation while you're waiting on your meal that's being freshly prepared in the kitchen. Depending on when you go it could be crowded or not but when you're walking through the door you either wait to be seated or you just sit at the bar if there's a seat available. The service is good. Typical New Orleans friendly treatment and they have a good menu. I've had the gumbo also and it's pretty good too. I can't comment on arrest the menu because I haven't had it. I kind of stick to what I know but one day I'll try some other stuff but I recommend them when you do. Go get the garlic oyster po-boy. read more

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We were welcomed even we made it nick of time before closing. We ordered Special Fried Oysters, Shrimps & Beignet and Sandwich/Soup (Shrimp Po'Boy and Gumbo). Blue Hurricanes! Did not disappoint. Cozy interior dining! read more

Liuzza's by the Track is always a great idea! From gumbo to poboys, and everything else in between, you can't go wrong there! I highly recommend you check in to their daily specials. read more

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Great spot in a nice neighborhood! Very much a neighborhood bar vibe, but has great above average food! I tried out the BBQ poboy (to give flavor perspective it tasted similar to a Salisbury steak sauce- the best way I can describe it! Very unique!) my husband had the gumbo and soft shell poboy and both were delicious, fries are perfect. Staff was super friendly especially to our two year old who was the only kid there! It's street parking, and seat yourself. They have high chairs for kids! Great little spot in NOLA read more

Liuzza's By The Track - Sign - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Overall Thoughts: I loved the food at Luizza's, which serves both traditional and unique NOLA dishes with hearty portions and robust flavors. There's limited seating inside and it's a popular spot especially for lunch, so expect to wait outside for awhile before getting seated. Make sure to stay close by the restaurant though, as the staff don't take down your number and instead just go outside and call your name when you're up. Our wait was ~20-30 minutes. Overall, the prices are reasonable for the portions and quality, and the service is friendly, attentive, and accommodating. Note there's a 2% surcharge on cards. Food I tried: - Oyster Seafood Plate (3.9/5): Didn't love this dish-- the fried oysters weren't great and only masked the taste of the natural oyster. The coleslaw was really delicious and flavorful though, and the fries were crispy. - BBQ Shrimp Po Boy (4.5/5): This po boy is unique, nothing that I've had before. It's not a traditional po boy sandwich but instead a hollowed out piece of bread soaked in a soupy sauce and covered with a bunch of sautéed shrimp. I felt that the sauce and shrimp were overly salty, but delicious nonetheless and perfectly tender. The bread was heavenly when soaked in the soup. - Crawfish Etouffe (4.6/5): This was one of my favorite dishes-- it was delicious with deep, robust, and balanced flavor. - Shrimp Po Boy (4.5/5): This one was more of a traditional po boy and was also really good. The bread was perfectly light and flakey. The fried shrimp provided a crisp crunch on the outside with a tender, juicy inside. The ratio of mayo and other ingredients was perfect. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.3/5 Food: 4.4/5 Ambience: 4.6/5 Service: 4.8/5 Overall Value: 4.5/5 read more

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Lively, neighborhood atmosphere with amazing food. I came here as a tourist visiting NOLA and heard Liuzza's had the best etouffee. I ordered that plus the bbq shrimp poboy. Both tasted wonderful. The etouffee had plenty of shrimp and sausage, and the poboy was literally drowned in a pool of shrimp and sauce. I didn't catch the waitress's name, but she was very welcoming and accommodating. read more

Liuzza's By The Track - BBQ Shrimp Poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is fun to hang out at - in the street - after Jazz Fest lets out. We had the gumbo and the barbecue shrimp. Gumbo was OK a little thin for my taste. Barbecue shrimp just OK as well. It's rated well, but not sure why. read more

How can you go to New Orleans and not stop in for some food and definitely Monday for Red Beans and Rice.

This was a pleasant surprise my first time trying it but I guarantee it will not be the last! Full of flavor and full of shrimp . Loved every bite! read more

Liuzza's By The Track - BBQ shrimp po-boy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Kasey KILLING it on a busy night! Great food, cozy, casual. Crawfish étouffée 9/10, shrimp po boy 9.5/10