It’s Fat Tuesday and we are ready to eat! Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras is the traditional name for the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. It makes sense why a lot of New Orleans themed restaurants would celebrate the day with delicious food and fun get togethers.

Willie’s Grill & Icehouse on San Pedro (15801 San Pedro) celebrates with live music and Cajun food every Fat Tuesday! They have other features on their menu like crawfish, boiled shrimp, boudin balls, shrimp and sausage gumbo, and shrimp or crawfish etouffee! Plus they’ll have live music from Finding Friday from 6-10pm!

Fish City Grill (18130 San Pedro Ave) is close by and also has a fun atmosphere to celebrate your Fat Tuesday. They’ll have live music, crawfish, drink specials, and beads! Their menu also showcases seafood and festive Cajun dishes like gumbo, shrimp and grits, red beans and rice, andouille chicken, crawfish etouffee, and Po’Boys!

The Rustic (17619 La Cantera Parkway) is also having a festive celebration! Their Mardi Craw Party kicks off today at 5pm! Stop by for crawfish, jambalaya, face painting, live music and NOLA specialties like the Swamp Thing and frozen Hurricane cocktails!

And if you’re looking for a spot to hit up for lunch NOLA Brunch & Beignets (111 Kings Ct) is always a delicious place to stop in for classic brunch fare & a variety of beignets served in a relaxed café setting.

With features like Cajun Boudin Chilaquiles, Cajun Crab Cakes, Creole Fried Steak, Fried Oysters, and of course Beignets!