Lebanon’s Café has earned a solid reputation for the best Middle Eastern food in New Orleans. Head uptown for a taste of the city’s best lamb seasoned with spices, then sautéed with onions, tomatoes, green beans, mushrooms and eggplant. BYOB and enjoy libations with no corkage fee. 1500 S. Carrollton Ave. 862-6200 lebanonscafe.com
Mona’s Café has been serving traditional Lebanese and Turkish fare for over 20 years. The hummus, wraps and sauces are as delicious as they are authentic. With three locations around the city, be sure to stop by and try red lentil soup and shish kebab. Multiple Locations monascafefrenchmen.com
Pyramids Café offers delicious Middle Eastern food. Located in Uptown just steps from Tulane University, you can easily get a good-sized meal for under $10. Try the vegetarian plate with hummus, baba ganuj, tabouli and falafel. Make sure to wash it down with a Lebanese tea. 3149 Calhoun St. 861-9602
