10 Places to Eat for Under $10

10 Places to Eat for Under $10

The Joint. While you may be hard pressed to find good barbecue in New Orleans, the tiny nondescript "joint" is the exception to the rule. The only item higher than $10 is a rack of ribs for $10.95. Try the signature beer or lemonade with hot sauce. Really. 801 Poland Ave., Bywater. 504/949-3232.

Parkway Bakery & Tavern. Whether it's a sloppy, fully-dressed roast beef po'boy; a thick, oversized burger; or a hot dog with perfectly seasoned chili, it all comes in under ten bucks. Half of the fun here is perusing the 20th-Century New Orleans memorabilia on the walls. 538 N. Hagan St., Mid-City. 504/482-3047.

Trolley Stop Cafe. The exterior of this former gas station has been artfully transformed into a replica of a New Orleans streetcar. Inside, the lengthy menu features every conceivable breakfast dish and a full selection of sandwiches, salads, and soups. 1923 St. Charles Ave., Garden District. 504/523-0090.

Juan's Flying Burrito. You may have to wait a half-hour for a table, but the jerk chicken burritos and spicy shrimp quesadillas are worth it. The margaritas are powerful, and the bill is easy on your wallet. 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., Mid-City. 504/486-9950 or 504/569-0000, 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., Mid-City. 504/486-9950 or 504/569-0000.

Angeli on Decatur. This corner restaurant has huge windows, perfect for watching the parade of Decatur Street's pierced, tattooed, and woozy nightlife while you nosh on pizza, burgers, or Middle Eastern appetizers. The kitchen stays open late on weekends. 1141 Decatur St., French Quarter. 504/566-0077.

Balcony Bar & Café. The kitchen at this popular Uptown bar stays open as late—sometimes as late as 4 AM on weekends. The menu includes burgers, pizza, and various fried objects; a stiff margarita washes it all down. 3201 Magazine St., Uptown. 504/895-1600.

Café du Monde. At the end of some nights, only a mouthful of sugary fried dough will do. Café du Monde is ready with beignets and coffee or hot chocolate. They pride themselves on never closing. 800 Decatur St., French Quarter. 504/525-4544.

Clover Grill. As much a scene as a restaurant, this classic diner in the heart of the Quarter's gay section serves up waffles, omelets, and hamburgers grilled under abandoned hubcaps to devoted locals and the post-disco set. 900 Bourbon St., French Quarter. 504/598-1010.

La Peniche. A cult classic and a short stroll from the music clubs of Frenchmen Street, La Peniche is the post-party kitchen of choice among musicians and various hipsters. Pancakes, omelets, and burgers, along with local specialties like red beans and rice, are the standard fare. They're closed Tuesday night through Thursday morning. 1940 Dauphine St., Faubourg Marigny. 504/943-1460.

Mimi's. This hip, friendly bar serves up a delicious menu of hot and cold tapas such as mushroom Manchego toast, grilled pork tenderloin with guava sauce, and salmon with saffron aioli. You can nosh on a cheese and olive plate or Serrano ham and chorizo plate. Mimi's serves tapas until 2 AM on weekdays and 4 AM on weekends. 2601 Royal St., Bywater. 504/942-0690.