The Original Pierre Maspero's

A truly fantastic place for Cajun food! Words cannot describe the heavenly goodness that is contained in the sampler.
Definitely a must-have. The alligator bites had an excellent crisp.
The sauce was also very flavorful.
The perfect combination of crisp and meat. The bread pudding was a fantastic end to the meal. Service was excellent.
Would recommend this spot to anyone visiting the area!

Owner response

It was our favorite gumbo place after 4 days of staying in town.
Seriously, we’ve tasted more than 4 places including the famous, fine-dining ones but this was by far the best.
We had it three times and still feel it wasn’t enough.
I’d love to come back to New Orleans just to have their gumbo.
Not to mention that the staff were very sweet and welcoming.
It is the best restaurant so enjoy before they get spotlighted, which will be soon.

Owner response

At 440 Chartres Street in New Orleans, the building stands.
Once called the Exchange Coffee House, later Maspero's Coffee House, now it is the "Original Pierre Maspero's." Built between 1795 and 1810, rising from the ashes of the original house lost to fire in 1788, this building became a crucial gathering place. Planters, merchants, and privateers—the hard men with sun-browned faces—came together here. It holds stories, this place, soaked into the wood and stone.
They say it was here, in the quiet talks over strong coffee, that Andrew Jackson and Jean Lafitte laid plans to defend New Orleans. It was late 1814, the air thick with threat.
The Lafitte brothers’ ghosts seem almost to linger in the corners, watching still. Entering the eatery, I was met by a gracious maitre d' who swiftly led me to my table.
Mary, my diligent server, exuded an infectious enthusiasm as she deftly took my order, a testament to her exceptional service. The air hummed with the lively melodies of New Orleans, setting the tone for a spirited dining experience.
Opting for the Cajun jambalaya crowned with blackened shrimp proved a wise choice. The establishment thoughtfully provided both Tabasco and Crystal's hot sauces, accommodating a spectrum of tastes.
In short order, my plate arrived, boasting a bounty of succulent shrimp, and flawlessly caramelized sausage and chicken nestled amidst impeccably cooked rice.
A judicious dash of Crystal's lent the ideal zest to the ensemble. The jambalaya, true to its Cajun heritage, delivered a symphony of flavors, tender meats, and just the right amount of heat, accentuated by a cheeky banana pepper garnish—a feast fit for the most discerning jambalaya connoisseur.

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