Looking for vegan-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Revel Cafe and Bar, El Taco Loco and The Ruby Slipper Cafe, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry vegan-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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New Orleans's Cheap Vegan Destinations
Exploring the vibrant flavors of New Orleans on a budget is easier than ever with these affordable American eateries offering delicious plant-based options. You can enjoy a casual meal at Liuzza's by the Track or Revel Cafe and Bar without overspending on your night out. From the curated selections at St. James Cheese Company to the variety found within St Roch Market, this collection highlights the best spots for accessible vegan dining in the Crescent City.
8 restaurants in Best Cheap Vegan Restaurants in New Orleans | Cheap & Vegan
- Revel Cafe and Bar · rated 4/5: 26 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- El Taco Loco · rated 4/5: 15 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- The Ruby Slipper Cafe · rated 4/5: 5 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Desire Oyster Bar · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Liuzza's by the Track · rated 4/5: 4 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Tartine · rated 3/5: 8 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. French.
- St. James Cheese Company · rated 4/5: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- St Roch Market · rated 4/5: 2 vegan-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.






