NOLA Restaurant Celebrates 9 Years in San Antonio

Anniversary party this weekend features specials and open bar, with a big crawfish boil block party planned for April.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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NOLA, a popular restaurant in San Antonio, is celebrating its 9th anniversary this weekend with special menu items, an open bar, and a preview of an upcoming Mardi Gras-style crawfish boil block party on April 11th featuring live music and food vendors.

Why it matters

NOLA has become a beloved institution in the San Antonio food scene, known for its creative Cajun and Creole-inspired cuisine. The restaurant's longevity and community engagement in hosting these anniversary celebrations demonstrate its enduring popularity and the city's vibrant culinary culture.

The details

The 9th anniversary party at NOLA this weekend will include food and drink specials, as well as an open bar. But the big event is the crawfish boil block party planned for April 11th, which will transform the area around the restaurant into a Mardi Gras-style celebration with live music, food vendors, and plenty of crawfish.

  • NOLA's 9th anniversary party is this weekend (March 5-7, 2026).
  • The crawfish boil block party is scheduled for April 11, 2026.

The players

NOLA

A popular Cajun and Creole restaurant in San Antonio, Texas that is celebrating its 9th anniversary.

Chef Peter

The chef at NOLA who is promoting the restaurant's anniversary celebrations.

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What they’re saying

“We're going to have a Mardi Gras-style good time for San Antonio foodies at our crawfish boil block party on April 11th.”

— Chef Peter, Chef (ksat.com)

What’s next

The crawfish boil block party on April 11th is expected to draw a large crowd of San Antonio food and music fans to celebrate NOLA's 9th anniversary.

The takeaway

NOLA's ability to thrive for 9 years in the competitive San Antonio restaurant scene demonstrates the enduring appeal of its Cajun and Creole cuisine and the restaurant's commitment to engaging the local community through festive anniversary celebrations.