04/18/09

Hidden Treasure!

by NOLAFoodie

This place is EXCELLENT. The nightly specials are fabulous. I can't say enough good things about Vega Tapas Cafe.

• Pros: Service, Ambience, Food Quality
• Cons: None

12/01/08

Overpriced "tapas"

by agentds

This place seems to be the closest thing New Orleans has to a tapas place. However, it's it extremely overpriced. The concept behind tapas is to have a variety of small, inexpensive plates that you share with your table. You're supposed to try a little bit of everything. And while the quality of food at Vega is pretty good and they certainly have the -size- of their tapas right, the price is ridiculous. My husband and I had dinner there yesterday and the bill came out to over $35 for 4 small and thin slicesof cheese plus 5 very thin slices of baguette, 5 small/medium shrimp and a chorizo that was about half the size of a bun length hot dog. I had ice water (not bottled) and my husband had a diet coke.

Vega could be a real tapas place, with more of the traditional tapas selections (patatas bravas, bocadillo, small beef skewers, etc.) and with a price list reduced by at least 50%. Charging $11 for -5- shrimp is too much. That's what Emiril's charges for -appetizers-. And they are bigger. And it's Emeril's.

• Pros: Ambience
• Cons: Overpriced, limited tapas selection

01/22/08

Hidden Treasure!

by nolaniceguy

This place is EXCELLENT. The nightly specials are fabulous. I can't say enough good things about Vega Tapas Cafe.

• Pros: Service, Ambience, Food Quality
• Cons: None

05/05/06

Editorial Review by Citysearch Editors

by Contributor

Hidden jewel in Old Metairie serves up big, bold flavorful Spanish and Meditteranean cuisine in small portions.

04/13/03

This place is tapa-licious

by gracelandali

This is one of New Orleans hidden treasures. I think the ambience is incredible at this place. There are banquettes with velvet pillows, candlelit tables and cool paintings on the walls. It's super chic, but unpretentious.

Vega is a great place for a date. Big martinis with good bleu cheese olives, awesome food and lots of different things to try. Bring a friend or four or five and get lots of things to share.

You might even get to see the chef. It's romantic and fun. I will definitely be back.

• Pros: Great atmosphere, Interesting food, Casual Fine Dining