10 mouthwatering foods everyone should eat in New Orleans

From spicy Cajun seafood to deep-fried pastry treats, New Orleans is full of delicious food.

While there’s no bad time to eat like a New Orleans local, there’s also no better time than February 28, or Fat Tuesday — the culmination of Mardi Gras and the last day before lent, when it’s completely acceptable to eat everything you want.

To mark the occasion, here are a handful of iconic Mardi Gras foods, and a bonus drink, to feast on.

King Cake

The carnival king of Mardi Gras food, this braided halo-shaped cake is flavored with cinammon and decorated in colorful icing. There’s even a tiny plastic baby figurine stuffed inside — it’s thought that whoever gets the baby in their slice has the best luck.

Shrimp Gumbo

This hearty bowl of deliciousness consists of shrimp, andouille sausage chunks, green peppers, celery and onion in a mildly spicy sauce.

Maque Choux

This braised, one-pot dish involves cooking healthy ingredients — tomatoes, corn, onion, and peppers — in bacon fat. It makes a great side dish.

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