Budget Dining Guide
Nola Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Nola? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated July 2026.
Lowest Price
$4.00
Average Item Price
$10.06
Budget for Two
$20.12
Priced Items Tracked
32
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Nola Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Nola sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gumbo Ya-Ya | soups | Chicken, andouille, okra, file, steamed rice | $4.00 |
| 2 | Crab Bisque | soups | Fresh herbs, brandy, creme fraiche | $5.00 |
| 3 | Red Beans & Rice | starters | A new orleans classic with smoked ham shank | $5.00 |
| 4 | French Onion | soups | Trio of caramelized onions, vermouth, rich veal broth, french bread croutons, gruyere | $6.00 |
| 5 | Fried Green Tomatoes | starters | Abita batter, cheddar, creole mustard ranch | $7.00 |
| 6 | Oyster Stew | soups | Creamy oyster and mussel broth with artichokes | $7.00 |
| 7 | NOLA Salad | salads | Petite greens, romaine, candied pecans, tomatoes, red onions, sweet potato chips, firefly farm chevre, vinaigrette | $8.00 |
| 8 | Arugula Salad | salads | Arugula, watermelon, tomato, shoestring potatoes, corn salsa | $9.00 |
| 9 | Creole Pulled Pork Po Boy | sandwiches | Fresh baguette, pulled pork shoulder, chow chow, onion rings | $9.00 |
| 10 | Roasted Mushroom Panini | sandwiches | Sourdough, arugula, roasted red peppers, provolone, basil pesto | $9.00 |
| 11 | Roasted Tomato Flatbread | wood fired flatbreads | Mozzarella, red onions, basil pesto add white anchovy $2.00 | $9.00 |
| 12 | Waldorf Wedge | salads | Iceberg, apples, dried cranberries, cajun pepitas, tomatoes, red onions, blue cheese dressing | $9.00 |
| 13 | Anson Mills Grit Cakes | entrees | Cheddar, creole tomato sauce, spicy creamed artichokes, mint, fresh greens | $10.00 |
| 14 | House Smoked Catfish Dip | starters | House smoked catfish, chevre, creme fraiche, horseradish, lemon, crostini abita beer, rosemary, fresh baguette | $10.00 |
| 15 | Pissaladiere | wood fired flatbreads | Sauteed sweet onions, tasso ham, gruyere, fresh thyme | $10.00 |
| 16 | Creole Cordon Bleu | sandwiches | Southern fried chicken breast, house smoked canadian bacon, jarlsberg swiss, romaine, tomato, red onion, wood roasted mushroom, creole honey mustard | $11.00 |
| 17 | House Smoked Pastrami Panini | sandwiches | Marble rye, chow chow, swiss, cajun thousand island dressing | $11.00 |
| 18 | Muffaletta | sandwiches | Homemade focaccia, mortadella, soppressata and prosciutto from parma sausage, provolone, pickled vegetables and olives | $11.00 |
| 19 | Nola Burger | sandwiches | Voodoo dust, BBQ pork shoulder, smoked gouda, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, red onion | $11.00 |
| 20 | Poulet Frites et Salade | entrees | Wood roasted hen, voodoo fries, nola salad | $11.00 |
| 21 | Soup and Salad | soup, salad & sandwich duos | — | $11.00 |
| 22 | Wood Fired Turkey Cuban | sandwiches | Baked baguette, house made pickles, creole mustard, jarlsberg, sweet pepper jam | $11.00 |
| 23 | Crab and Asparagus Flatbread | wood fired flatbreads | Blue crab, asparagus, lemon, chevre, arugula, sweet and spicy roasted red pepper puree | $12.00 |
| 24 | Crawfish and Andouille Creole | wood fired flatbreads | Tomatoes creole, artichokes, provolone, scallions | $12.00 |
| 25 | Grilled Catfish | entrees | Corn-potato maque-choux, mirliton slaw, spicy citrus-brown butter vinaigrette | $12.00 |
| 26 | New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp | starters | Garlic, abita beer, rosemary, fresh baguette | $12.00 |
| 27 | Oyster or Shrimp Po Boy | sandwiches | Abita battered oysters or wild caught shrimp, baguette, chow chow, spicy papya ravigote Oyster and shrimp $2.00 | $12.00 |
| 28 | Salad and Half Sandwich with Voodoo Fries | soup, salad & sandwich duos | — | $12.00 |
| 29 | Soup and Half Sandwich with Voodoo Fries | soup, salad & sandwich duos | — | $12.00 |
| 30 | Brasserie Steak Salad | salads | Mixed greens, hanger steak, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, fresh mozzarella, voodoo fries, vinaigrette | $13.00 |
Nola Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
Find the most affordable Nola food category to save money on your next order
soups
$5.50
4 items
starters
$8.50
4 items
salads
$9.75
4 items
sandwiches
$10.63
8 items
wood fired flatbreads
$10.75
4 items
soup, salad & sandwich duos
$11.67
3 items
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Smart Ways to Save Money at Nola — Budget Dining Tips
Finding affordable meals at Nola doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Nola.
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