Choosing which food booths to visit at French Quarter Fest can be overwhelming. Here's a list of dishes and drinks, ranging from savory to sweet, that are worth a try.

Felipe’s Taqueria closed its French Quarter location (301 North Peters St.) four hours early, at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. “It’s not worth getting shot,” Felipe’s owner Pike Howard said.

Cinco de Mayo in the French Quarter typically means packed patios, festive music and lines down the block. But this year, the celebration will be cut short along Bienville Street, as several bars ...