Dakar NOLA ★ 4.9

CuisineCajun & Creole

Price$$$$

Tasting menu$165

ChefSerigne Mbaye

Book ahead6 to 8 weeks

Last verified2026-05-18

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Location

Address: 937 Leonidas St, New Orleans, LA 70118

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