New Orleans Creole Cafe

I cant believe I've never written a review about one of my favorite restaurants in the country. Been going here for years! Best New Orleans food in San Diego and I've tried them all. We's try one restaurant and be like, nope it's not better. Gumbo is better than Emeril's. That's right. This food is fine dining at non fine dining prices. Service is impeccable. Hes the cook AND the server and hes always checking up on the customers. It's in what feels like a tucked away cabin with a lot of NOLA chachkis. And outside the door is the small park so you never hear noise from the street. I love it, theres no other restaurant setting like this. It's like you're at your auntie's house. Now I wanna go back. Will update posts with photos!Some things to be aware of:- the dining room is very intimate. Tables are spaced out but if you're a loud talker, the whole dining room will hear you lol- he doesnt do takeout. He's too busy. You just gotta dine in!Food:- for non seafood eaters, the gumbo and jambalaya are still good! You can pick out the shrimps easily.- mac and cheese is the best in San diego! Theres nothing like it. That creamy cheese sauce is the most flavorful I've had- crawfish etoufee: that's my usual go to dish

After going to NOLA a few years ago, I have been obsessed with gumbo, so I was excited to find a New Orleans spot in San Diego I could go to! The entrance to this spot is a little hard to find, as it looks like you're going into a kitchen, but you have to walk through the kitchen door to get their attention. I ordered the smaller portion of their gumbo and was a bit disappointed. I thought the portion size was just enough for a lunch. There wasn't anything bad about the taste, but overall, it didn't impress me as much as the other spots I've had gumbo at. I will say that the service was great and they were very attentive!

The staff were awesome and the food amazing.The environment was great a little crowded but it was okay

Returned in January to get a large order to go for my wife's Birthday . The owner partners are the nicest guys around. Packed everything up nice to go. Remember there is a 4% fee if you use a credit card. Bring Cash.

Public parking in old townLocated at the Whaley house backyard Check in at the kitchen6 inside tables no AC just fans Few tables outside for take out eatingBe patient slow serviceCooked to orderRestroom works for dinners only Salad and bread included Small menu 4% charge for Creditcard's

This is truly some authentic New Orleans Creole food. The entrees are carefully prepared and beautifully presented. The dining area is quiet and very cozy, and the parking is plentiful on most days via the huge lot across the street. The staff members were super kind with the Southern hospitality as expected. It's definitely a stop you will not regret if you're in the Old Town area.

This was absolutely amazing. I recall Gordon Ramsay once saying a key to running a great restaurant is picking a few things and doing them better than anyone else. New Orleans Creole Cafe nails it. I've only been here twice but both times it reminded me of Disneyland's Blue Bayou cafe. The gumbo is something else, but my favorite was the crawfish étouffée. Mark Bihm is a great host and Humberto Villegas is an absolute master in the kitchen.

Delightful this place is! Living in Old Town, there is an abundance of Mexican restaurants so this establishment stood out as I kept seeing the signage from the street behind the Whaley House. What a gem of a place it is. On this chilly night, the crawfish etouffée was right up my taste palate; not spicy and flavorful enough that I didn't need to add salt or pepper and the bread pudding for dessert was delectable; hats off to the service from Humberto and chef Mark for a memorable dining experience in the ambiance of an intimate and lovely space!

The food here is always incredible and absolutely worth the wait. The restaurant is so cool and I love the ambiance there. The service is great and both the men who work here are so nice. Been coming here for years. Definitely recommend!!

What a hidden gem in Old Town San Diego! We had the jambalaya, gumbo, red beans and etouffee between the four of us, and every dish was perfection. Hard to find creole food this good in NOLA. Service was fast and friendly. Definitely worth it.