A Latin style tapas place in the arts district boasting flavors from South America (Argentina,…read morePeru, Venezuela, Yucatan), Mexico (Oaxaca and Mexico City), and the Caribbean. Fresh seafood from the Gulf of MEXICO and a wicked drink menu. They offer several ceviches. Tapas include guacamole, empanadas, crawfish queso, fish dip and veggie salads like crispy cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. We had the crispy cauliflower served with tempura, cashew habanero crema, garbanzo hash, and chimichurri. Loads of flavor and just the right bite size for tapas/apps. Plates include churrasco, fish and grits, paella (can be served veggie or without shellfish if you're allergic), lamb, Yucatan style pork, shrimp or steak mofongo, and chicken poblano. I had the churrasco, served with papas bravas. Steak cooked perfectly and seasoned perfectly. My husband had the steak mofongo and the beef tips, like the churrasco, were seasoned perfectly. The plantain mash was sweet and somehow savory at the same time. We loved both dishes. They make mean margaritas and caipirinhas hre, and also offer drinks like the paloma, the Bolivian sour, sangria, and specialty drinks. Service was amazing. She was so upbeat and helpful. This restaurant was a little slow when we went. It deserves a lot more love. It's so close to the touristy part of the French Quarter. Leave the gimmicky spots and come here, you won't regret it.

Definitely worth trying. Cute restaurant. Nice ambiance and vice. Clean…read more The crawfish Queso is mild, not spicy at all. Good flavor. The shrimp ceviche is delicious. The sauce is spicy. If you like spicy- get this dish. Not your typical ceviche. The Mofongo is tasty. If you like Vinha D'Alhos. You'll like this dish. The steak had a marinated vinegar taste. The meat is also very tender. Service was good. Waitress was nice and welcoming.

So we came back to dine in and the food was excellent. The service and food came out fast. This…read moreplace wasn't too busy inside. Lots of Togo orders. HOWEVER, there was another language barrier issue or mix up that happened a second time. We ordered the beef ribs and some how got the tajadas instead? We'll definitely be coming back & will be checking the menu beforehand to WRITE our orders down. Not sure how this mix up happened for a second time, but it's really no issue to us. But, I'm sure this could be an issue for others wanting to come to try this place. We didn't even mention it, they were delicious!! Just beware & maybe be open to trying something new :)

Took 30 minutes to make a takeout order of a side of plantains and tamales. and not because they…read morewere making them fresh... oldest, dryest tamales I have ever eaten, hands down. Plantains were so sloppily made, not good either.

Honduran food in New Orleans? Definitely!…read more After Match Day, we went to celebrate at Tia Maria's Kitchen. Love, love, love this cozy mama and papa restaurant. It was busy at lunchtime, but it gave us time to reflect on the hard work that led to two of my daughters matching in great residency programs. Two years ago, we also celebrated another amazing match day with a friend who flew in from San Francisco to help our family celebrate. I had the San Pedro Maduro. A deep fried plantain filled with veggies, black beans, avocados, crema and queso. I had mine with chicken. One of my daughters did hers with more veggies. Absolutely delicious! My family ordered a wide variety of papusas and tacos. Definitely add an agua Fresca. Loved the horchata, but the favorite was the moracuya. Blackberry and passion fruit. So refreshing and delicious. Muchas gracias for welcoming our family and friends into your cocina familiar. We loved enjoying your family's kitchen on a special day celebrating another chapter of our family's journey. #2800

Like a Reddit user once mentioned "Tia Maria's is a godsend to this planet" and I wholeheartedly…read moreagree. Everytime I post about this place someone asks me where I am. I've been wanting to hold back on this review because I swear every time I go, there's so many people ordering takeout or dining it! It very much is getting the attention it deserves. I will say, pricier than your other honduran joints but this one is worth it. You can taste the love and fresh ingredients they pour into this place. If you can, go with a group of people so you can try a bunch of dishes. You seriously cant go wrong with anything on the menu but my favs are: Mega Baleada with carne asada and their pupusas! I've had the pastelitos, enchildas hondurenas, combo miramar, combo lempira. Note: Anything that mentions Hondurenas (tacos and enchiladas) they're different than your typical Mexican style!**

I really really like this steak spot. I have never been to the Metairie location, but I tried the…read moreone on canal and it was delish. I came here on the Saturday of bayou classic. It was a party of 7. When we got to the restaurant there were like two other tables other than us. Our waiter was super nice, patient . Our food came out promptly and they even celebrated our birthdays! (We had 3 birthdays at the table) We did family style and ordered : pichana, flank steak, cheese bread, brisket Mac and cheese , Brussel sprouts . Everything was delicious! I will def be coming back

The ambiance was really romantic--perfect for a date night or special occasion. The lighting and…read moreoverall vibe made it feel intimate and relaxed. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole evening even better. The food was really good overall, but the empanadas were definitely a standout--absolutely delicious and something I'd come back for on their own. That said, while everything was enjoyable, there was just something missing that kept it from being a full 5/5 for me. I can't quite put my finger on it--nothing was wrong, it just didn't completely wow me. Still, it's a great spot with a beautiful atmosphere and solid food!

From start to finish this hidden gem is amazing. The owner is on site, so informative and…read moreentertaining! The staff is very welcoming. The food is incredible, we did brunch and a taste of the authentic side. Homemade Sangria is so good as was the coffee. Can't wait to go again! Very clean and quaint

Firstly, I was greeted with pure love by the owner of the restaurant. Great service, lots of good…read morerecommendations. It felt like I was being rushed a little bit though. The place is also really small. It's almost like a little hole in the wall. The BEST things offered, were the agua fresca and the guacamole.... Which the guac and chips were $16. Crazy price honestly. But the flavor definitely made up for it. But as for my entree, I chose the steak and shrimp combo. The shrimp stuck to the shell, the steak was dry and a bit flavorless (it's a t bone... and I have pork chops at the house that are much thicker). The rice in the dish? Amazing. I would only change the amount of garlic used, as it was extremely powerful. Ended up spending $100 on lunch to not truly enjoy it. I'm not bashing the place by any means. I just hope that kitchen changes a few things.

We're currently dining here and it's been an amazing find! We got both chicken and beef empanadas…read more The seafood tostones and the egg rolls and it was all so so good!!! I FINALLY got my pina colada (so many places don't have it) and this is one of the best I've had!!!! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! The food the drinks the service was excellent! They also have $5 margs, sangria and mimosas!!!

We went for Valentine's Day and the experience didn't live up to the billing. For $200, we could've…read moregone to Chophouse. Service Despite having a limited menu specifically for Valentine's Day, service was slow. It took two hours to get through all three courses. We had the same server as the last time, and she was still warmer to my wife. I'm a customer too and will gladly spend my money elsewhere. Another thing I find annoying is they're always trying to get you to buy a bottle of wine. When I saw the special menu on Open Table, it didn't mention alcohol. We tried to substitute the required bottle of wine with mocktails, but that was a no-go. Presentation: 11/10: They make some of the most beautiful drinks and dishes. Every dish is magazine-worthy. Food Ropa Viega--8/10-the meat was chewy, but had a good flavor. The cornbread was ok. Crabmeat Spring Rolls--8/10--these were different, like a crab cake inside of an egg roll. Hanger Steak--7/10--the steak had the texture of roast, and reminded me of my appetizer. The execution, while pretty, didn't align with my expectations. Baked Banana Mango Cheesecake: 7/10: I like that it was light. Oftentimes cheesecake is heavy. Pan de Pan--5/10--I didn't try the ice cream, but this is not a good take on bread pudding. It was way too dry and didn't have much flavor. Green Passion Mocktail--9/10--cucumber-forward, but still pretty tasty and satisfying.

Came here for a quick lunch with some friends…read more I ordered the braised chicken bowl with a side of yuca fries. The braised chicken was great, but I would pass on the fries if I came back. They were $3.50 extra and only came with four... and they weren't good. We also got the chip dip sampler, all were tasty! We got the plantains, which were good but not my favorite. I tried some of my friend's grilled chicken taco, and it was horrible. Whatever you do, don't get anything with grilled chicken here. Service was great and overall I would recommend this place!

Edit: The owner reached out and offered to make it right so I am updating my review. The food here…read moreis good and looking forward to trying it again. Original review: So the food here was good but I was pretty annoyed because the menu online and the menu on the wall don't show any prices. So when I ended up getting a build your own bowl it ended up being $31!! That's insane for how small the bowl was too. I would probably not go back again.

Tuesday's is Tapas night. You can select 3 tapas for $21! It's a super deal! Plus, drink specials…read more The steak skewers were awesome!

I actually was going to a different restaurant and once I found parking, I went into where I…read morethought I had planned. The ambience was good. Cozy, white linen and pleasant service. The portobello mushrooms and avocados appetizer is highly recommended. Jerk chicken with red beans and rice with mango sauce wad a complex of tastes, good.