Best Cheese Dishes in New Orleans
2 restaurants compared
Price range: $10.00 – $12.00
Avg recommendation: 82%
Top 2 Cheese Dishes in New Orleans (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 2 restaurants:
- Pupusas at Alma Cafe, $12.00 (Bywater)
- Baleadas at Alma Cafe — 82% recommended, $10.00 (Bywater)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Cheese Dishes
#1
Pupusas
Alma CafeBywater·$$
$12.00
Salvadoran-Honduran stuffed corn tortillas filled with cheese, beans, and meat, served with curtido (pickled vegetables).
Tip: Order with curtido on the side — the pickled vegetables are the traditional pairing.
#282% recommend
Baleadas
Alma CafeBywater·$$
$10.00
Thick flour tortillas filled with refried beans, cheese, and egg, with optional avocado and meat.
Tip: Add avocado and chorizo — it turns a breakfast side into a full meal.