15 best Jambalaya spots in New Orleans

By Saumeya Mehrotra

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Located on Poydoras Street, outside French quarters, this is a casual eatery with a laid-back setting. It opened in 1938 and was a famous hangout spot for the U.S. Marines in World War 2. Their jambalaya is known as 'Jerry Jambalaya', named after one of the owners of this place, Jerry Amato, and is one of the tastiest, you might ever have.

Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma