New Orleans has several restaurants that have been around for decades, and Rocky & Carlo’s is one of them. When it comes to big portions and hearty meals, this is certainly the place to be, and it’s not that far from New Orleans. So gas up the car, we’re heading to Chalmette today to check out one of the most iconic restaurants in the area with some of the biggest portions near New Orleans.

Rocky & Carlos has been a staple for New Orleanians since they opened in 1965.
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Tommy Tommaseo and his brother Rocky and his brothers-in-law Carlo, Mario, Guiseppe Gioe opened Rocky & Carlo’s with no idea that it would become the culinary landmark that it has today.
The family owned and operated business is comfortable and casual, like walking into someone’s home.
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If you’re curious as to how the five owners settled on a name, well that’s easy: Rocky and Carlo were the oldest.
Be sure to get there early, because this spacious dining room fills up quick.
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That’s just a sign that you’re in the right place.
The menu is full of hearty Louisiana classics that are sure to fill you up.
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Just be sure to come hungry, because the portions here are massive.

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Po’boys, Ribeyes, and red beans and rice are just a few of the items you’ll see.
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And their po’boys are piled sky-high with all the fillings you love.
Their expansive menu makes it difficult to choose.
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But that just means you’ll have to come back again and again to eat your way through the entire menu.
You may notice that a lot of their entrees come with macaroni and cheese.
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And that’s because it’s one of their most popular items on the menu.
Their macaroni and cheese alone is enough of a reason to make the trek out to Chalmette.
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Freshly made every day, you’ll fall in love after first bite. And this is one giant mountain of macaroni and cheese, easily enough for the table to share. On a cold winter day, nothing hits the spot quite like some good old fashioned macaroni and cheese.
Rocky & Carlo's is open five days a week.
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Hours of operation:
Tuesday-Thursday: 11 a.m. till 8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m. till 8:30 p.m.

For more information, including a full menu, be sure to check out their website.

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Rocky & Carlo's Restaurant & Bar, 613 W St Bernard Hwy, Chalmette, LA 70043, USA