La Macarena

Veg Options Salvadoran Pupusas, Vegan Menu, Plantains

★ 5 · $$ · Hours

LunchDinnerBrunchTakeoutRelaxFamilies

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the vegan pupusas and tamale platter" "Try the vegan pupusas and tamale platter"
"Visit on Wednesdays for $3 pupusa specials"
"Enjoy the sweet plantains as a side"
"BYO alcohol with no corkage fee"
"Outdoor seating is dog friendly"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  pupusa, tamale, black beans pupusa — popular (×11)
tamale — popular (×5)
black beans — popular (×5)
bliss — popular (×4)
plantains — popular (×4)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, many vegan options, large portions friendly staff ×13
many vegan options ×12
large portions ×2
clearly marked vegan
fresh ingredients
 

La Macarena is a casual Salvadoran restaurant in New Orleans offering a strong, fully separate vegan menu mainly featuring traditional dishes like pupusas, tamales, and plantains. Reviewers consistently praise the authenticity, freshness, and generous portions, highlighting the knowledgeable, friendly service and BYO policy. Pricing is moderate with many appreciating the value for the quality and quantity of food.