It's kinda cool. Some vendors with hand made things, art and knick-knacks, and such. Hats, clothes,…read moregeneral open market stuff. They had a trio providing entertainment. Food vendors. I got a fried catfish, some mac and cheese, and a sweet potato pie. The catfish batter was super salty. The mac and cheese used some thick shells instead of macaroni (The mac in mac and cheese)!!! The cheese was bland. Bad food day. It was kind of hot and rainy, so we only stayed long enough to see all the vendors and eat.

I happened to just stumble into this cute art market on a Saturday afternoon. This outdoor market…read morecovers a lot of bases and sells everything from homemade arts and crafts to clothing and other household items. I liked the way the market is organized and it flows well, however I would have spent more time in the "indoor" area if they had had a fan going- it was sweltering in there. They also have a selection of well priced food and drinks, if you want to pass by and grab something for lunch. The vendors were very friendly and were happy to tell me all about their crafts and everything seemed to be priced fairly.

This is quite a collection of all sorts of items and all manner of categories. The prices were…read morenot in the bargain basement range for the most part with some descent deals to be found. There were quite a number of interesting things to look at and they have a respectable assortment of tiny collectible knickknacks scattered around. If you are out on River Road this could be a good stop before heading over to Rivershack Tavern.

I've been reading about how New Orleans was voted the number one spot in the nation for flea…read moremarkets; so how come Yelp is lacking on reviewing them? This is why a NOLA Elite is needed... I got a tip on River Road Flea Market from an acquaintance, who became an acquaintance because I was asking about where to get furniture. Of all the stores and spots she recommended, this was my favorite and definitely the best. It was a little difficult to find because their address online says the city's name is Jefferson and my GPS only recognizes Jefferson as a parish. Now I know it's in New Orleans city, and not all the far away at all. It's located literally right by the river, separated by a grassy bank and the levee. The building is HUGE. It's like a warehouse divided into little rooms, all of which are decorated with amazing antiques and thrifty finds for a fairly reasonable price (about 125 for a desk-sized table, 150 for a wardrobe or dresser). It's not the cheapest spot, but the quality of the merchandise makes up for it. They get most of their merchandise from estate sales, apparently, and the eclectic collection certainly reflects that. Several of the rooms are themed: jewelry, records, children's furniture and toys (there was an amazing vintage rocking chair that I would buy just to anticipate having children... except I'm not), books, etc. Outside in a small gated area, they sell specialty Mexican pottery, most of which is large and would be appropriate for a yard, and wrought iron benches and trellises. I purchased a vintage bracelet for $5, and I can't wait to go back and actually purchase furniture, once I'm moved in! Just don't beat me to it; there's a table and a bedframe that I've already got my eye on...

This snowball was perfect! $3.50 for a small, light and soft. I will definitely be back!read more

Such a refreshing treat on a hot day in NOLA. Friendly service and over 100 different flavors ! I…read moredidn't get to try the food but I highly recommend the snowballs :)

Deja vieux food park was a good time!! There's a covered platform for customers to eat and there…read moreare two tables that are next to the platform as well. I came on Wednesday, which is game night! So. Much. Fun!!! It starts at 7pm, and it's not like your typical trivia. You have to come to understand. The food is so good. I ordered the jerk chicken plate from Johnny's and it was fresh and authentic Jamaican food. You won't be disappointed. I've always thought New Orleans needed more food trucks, and this is a thought. There is a small parking lot in front of the food truck lot, and you can also find parking on the street. Added plus, bottomless mimosas for $13+ tax on Sundays!

This is a great idea and I'm happy it's open! There are several food options, but vegan/gf are…read morelimited. I got the curried chicken from the Jamaican food truck and it was delicious. Came with rice, plantains and greens. The chicken was on the bone and there were lots of little pieces to pick through. I didn't mind but some may. I came because a friend told me about the snowball truck that has dairy free condensed milk! She mistakenly told me he had a nectar flavor so I had my heart set on that. I ended up with an ice cream flavor with dairy free condensed milk. The condensed milk was delicious! The syrup wasn't as sweet and flavorful as I like my snowballs to be. I would definitely go back to try a different flavor. He makes all of his syrups with natural ingredients and said he may try to figure out a nectar flavor. My biggest complaint and the reason for the less than stellar review was the garbage smell that permeated the area. I tried relocating to three different tables to escape it. I couldn't figure out where it was coming from. My best guess is a hidden dumpster somewhere. It was awful and hard for me to enjoy my food when there was a smell of garbage. Lots of space to sit, bathrooms and a bar area for drinks. There was also a live band playing music. It was a nice touch.

One of my favorite things about vacation is unexpected places…read more Places that you ran into on vacation that you either had no idea existed or no idea how great they were. French Market in New Orleans was definitely that for me on my trip out there. I had heard of it before i arrived but I truly didn't know how great it was. I stumbled upon it after visiting Cafe Du Monde near Jackson Square. I decided to walk off those beignets off and stumbled upon the French Market. It was overwhelming. Just rows and rows of vendors and food spots. It's an open-air market though it is covered. My favorite spot in there was Loretta's Pralines and her famous savory crab beignets-which is in competition for my favorite bite in all of New Orleans. It's a perfect spot to buy darn near everything a tourist would want to buy on a New Orleans vacation. It's located right near the outer edges of the French Quarter and the Riverwalk. It covers about six blocks and dates back to the early 1800s. It truly is a piece of New Orleans history. I feel it's a true "must-visit" spot for anyone coming to the wonderful city of New Orleans.

So many things to eat, see, and buy!…read more My friends and I walked over here as it was on our list of things to do but we were so amazed at how many food options there are as well as things to buy. The end we came in from started with food and there are beignets, oysters, boils, crawfish, and a whole bunch of other options. There is something for everyone to eat here. The other section had a lot of stalls selling trinkets, clothes, and artwork. I bought a couple of cute dresses and my friends and I all bought some artwork to bring home. It's a great place to get your souvenir shopping done as there are some unique pieces here!

Late night, we were craving for some tacos and we stumble on this hole in the wall taco joint. The…read moresteak taco was high quality meat, amazing flavor and delicious. The chicken quesadilla lots of cheese and meat. They also hook it up with a lot of salsa as well. The one thing I have to complain about is the VERY LONG wait. All orders are basically made to order, which is a good thing and bad thing. You can expect your food to be fresh and hot, but very long wait time. We waited about 30 minutes and that felt long already, I can't imagine waiting 40 or 60+ minutes for some tacos.

Liberatcion Nola is so good I alm didn't review them--to keep it to myself! First of all, it's a…read moreVibe. Mami and the fam are cooking. And tacos are serious here. Then, there's Handsome, at the register, and all of coolass Nahlins is out there. Come with someone you enjoy, people watch or check out the area. The wait is a part of the legend. Fresh everything and occasional twists with lamb or other wonders from these culinary love artisans. Check their Facebook page to see where they are. We lucked out and caught part of an alm all women band at the HiLoLounge...although they were out of hibiscus margaritas (sign still there-- taunting), forgive them and give them a try, too.

Stopped by Paco's Tacos in Harvey and had a solid experience. The tacos here are the real highlight…read moresuper flavorful, fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked meats. Service was quick and friendly at the counter, and getting in and out was easy. Dropping one star only because the sides were just average compared to how good the tacos were, but it's still an easy 4/5 stars. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving Mexican in the area!

I enjoyed stopping by. The food was delicious. The service is amazing. The atmosphere is cute…read moreand inviting. The Aqua Fresca drink is perfect. I had traditional tacos with portabella mushrooms instead of meat. I had chips and guacamole. The guacamole is fresh.

Almost 5 years later, this is still one of my favorite local markets. It has live music and puppies…read more(rescue groups with adoptables) and lunch (lots to choose from) and crafts. It's just a great way to spend an afternoon. Last weekend I had a watermelon lemonade, crawfish pasta for lunch, petted a few rescue pups, AND watched the band and a toddler interpretive dance to their music. I perused the crafts and the costume sale they were having in the back. So much fun and you never know who you'll run into. And what you might be able to take home with you.

A great market located on the Napoleon side of Freret that takes place on the first Saturday of…read moreeach month. The market takes place in the public parking area and usually features food, jewelry, soap, art, clothing, textile and candle vendors, among others. Accompanied by local bands, it is a great place to support the concept of shop local, shop small. We have discovered more than a handful of items at this market that we have integrated into our regular routine and a few special ones too! Highly recommend a stop here. A note on parking, there is usually plenty of parking on side streets adjacent to the market - but be considerate of neighbors and local businesses and feed the meter if you're on the street because the meter maids be a watchin.