The gastronomy of New Orleans is a unique and vibrant cuisine that is heavily influenced by the city's French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, and Native American heritage. Common ingredients used in New Orleans cuisine include local seafood, Creole tomatoes, okra, cayenne pepper, paprika, and filé powder. Popular dishes include gumbo, jambalaya, po'boys, muffulettas, beignets, and red beans and rice.