We were visiting New Orleans from New York and a little skeptical about an outpost of a Brooklyn taco place. But happy to say that the shrimp taco and the catfish taco were tasty. As was the guacamole and chips. Everything was fresh. The guacamole was even good the next day. The service behind the counter was friendly. The ambience is OK for a place that's a step above fast casual. If you need a quick bite in New Orleans after 9 PM, this place does the trick. read more

This place has a great vibe, especially if you can sit and hang outside! The staff were super friendly too, service was wonderful. It is quick service so you go up to the counter and they'll bring your food. The tostones and street corn were amazing, we devoured the appetizers. I will say the burrito was a little odd, maybe this is the traditional Cuban way to make a burrito but it wasn't what I expected. It was in an orange tortilla and had grilled marks, I was looking forward to a more traditional flour tortilla. Also there was spring mix lettuce in it which felt like a weird choice. Lastly it didn't have a lot of meat in it. So I'd definitely return for apps and drinks outside, but would order something other than the burrito read more

Habana Outpost - Burrito, tostones, street corn - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm in New Orleans and find myself starving once again. Not wanting to disappoint myself with the options along Bourbon or Canal St., I eventually stumbled across this gem which wasn't far from where I parked. The service was quick and everything from the Shrimp Nachos to the lemonade was fresh. read more

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Absolutely no way to reach them by phone. Tried to order a to go and pick up. Based on Yelp. And it was impossible. Nothing but a recording supplying their address on phone. read more

Great hidden gem at the corner of the quarter. Its a little pricey for some things, but always consistent on portions and flavor. Only thing I would NOT recommend is their shrimp. Had it a couple of times and it tasted funky both times read more

So we arrived in New Orleans too early to check into our Airbnb and needed to kill some time in the neighborhood. Luckily we were both pretty hungry, close to starving and LUCKILY Habana Outpost was right around the corner. We walked up to a spacious and tropical outdoor setting, complete with a play sprinkler section for kids and headed inside to check out the menu. After a LOT of thinking, we ended up with a frozen drink and we ordered one each of the following tacos: Shrimp Catfish Steak Pork IMO the shrimp was a STANDOUT! Others were pretty great as well. read more

Just to be clear the restaurant is super cute, there is indoor and outdoor door seating. The outdoor seating is more spacious and includes a very mini water park vibe for kids and a few carnival like games so I would definitely recommend for families. The service is also prompt. The food however is mediocre. I sampled the black beans and rice which were cooked nicely but were very bland. The chicken tacos were "okay", the chicken was bland and didn't really seem grilled/charred to me. Which could be a preference thing but the chicken reminded me of baked chicken breast chopped into squares, and it lacked flavor. Luckily the salsa, guacamole and loads of hot sauce compensated for the lack of flavor from the meat. Someone in my party got the steak which they enjoyed but that was honestly it. read more

Habana Outpost - Chicken tacos Guacamole and chips Margherita pitcher - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We were here for the Banksy. Which is inside and unfortunately behind a chain link fence. We stayed for lunch and it was fine. The Cubano was a different version void of pickles and Chipotle mayo added. It was cool to try a unique version and it was good. The house made salsa was fresh but a little bland, I liked the Al Pastor taco a lot but the others i was with said their food was a bit boring too. All in all a decent lunch and a view of an iconic street artists work. read more

Habana Outpost - Banksy - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Still a fan of the Habana Outpost but I'm not sure what happened to the frozen drinks lately... they are no longer of the high quality that I remember. I ordered a mojito and my husband ordered a pina colada. I had to throw mine out-- it tasted like an overly sweet limeade (no mint at all) and my husband did the same with his (I tasted it and it was undrinkable). It's a bummer because I always loved coming here to get a frozen drink to go. I'm keeping it at 4 stars because frozen drinks aren't everything and I'd certainly come back for the food and something else to drink. That patio is really fun when weather is permitting and the staff is so darn nice... can't fault them for premade frozen drinks. read more

Service is terrible, they have bar seating but the bartenders refuse to walk down 5 feet to take your order ... if you are seated at the bar, they make you get up and stand in a line (losing your seat) for each round you order. $7 for tiny chips n salsa and pre batched margs... yuck! they call the place Havana but the menu is far from Cuban. Weird. read more

Another hidden gem. Delicious food. Probably one of the best cubanos I've had. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend. They have a big outdoor area you can eat in as well. It was beautiful out. read more

Habana Outpost - Cubansa, tostones, elote - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Soooo we tried this place one evening a party of 3. Plz don't go there expecting ground beef. It's not on the menu at all. It was our 1st time there. The staff was friendly and patient with us. You place your order at the counter and then they bring it to your seat. We ordered the chips & queso (not the white queso), mexican street corn in the cup, steak tacos, steak quesadilla, and a kids chicken tenders. Honestly the kids menu need to have better options. The need a few more sauces for the tacos as well. The food was delicious! I didn't care for the corn bc street corn is a hit me from nobody. So plz don't take my advice on the corner. The frozen margaritas were really good. I wish those were apart of the happy hour price. Would I return yes! Also there a coffee shop outside of the restaurant. Inside & outside seat available. The restaurant was clean and I didn't see the restroom to give an update on that. read more

This is a very friendly place, very inviting with a huge covered patio. We saw their sign that said "kid and pet friendly" and we thought we would check it out. We had steak burritos, and a veggie burrito, and chips and queso. It was all very good! Im not sure if its mexican food, or mexican inspired food, or caribbean inspired? The name made me think it was cubano, but besides a cuban sandwich I didnt really see anything cuban. Whatever it is, its good! Everything was fresh and hot and delicious. They had a little splash pad for the kids and lots of big green plants around. Oh yeah, how could I forget the daiquiris! we had mojito (thats cuban!) and they were cold and delicious. read more

This one of them spots that need to be in Magazine or something. I wish I would've wrote this review right after to get the full intensity down but here goes nothing. It's on the corner. Nice size spot. Indoor and outdoor seating. Ask about the specials. I went for one of the frozen daiquiris. $10. Mixed the Pina Colada with one of the others. They all Top shelf. Staff great. Food smacking. Like everything. Not one thing being okay. No everything was great that we ordered. One of the few spots I'm repeating when I come back read more

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We loved it here so much that we ate here twice while vacationing in NOLA. The pork was cooked to perfection! And the tostones (fried green plantain) with the guacamole was delicious! The portions are huge. The staff is very nice too! read more

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The food was delicious . I had the roast pork taco which was marinated pork, which was a lot in the taco , came with cilantro , onions & homemade salsa verde on a soft corn tortilla. I also had the beer-battered catfish taco with pico de gallo, cilantro and homemade salsa verde was very good. We also tried the roast pork nachos which was also delicious. The only complaint was the initial ordering of the food took awhile. There was one person taking the orders and making the drinks like they definitely need two people in the front area. Thankfully the food did come out really fast. We actually waited in line longer to order food than to receive our food. Vibe was nice, drinks were good . Parking of course is hit or miss in front of the restaurant but not a surprise bc of where it's located. All in all we will be back. read more

Habana Outpost - Roast pork taco on the left and fish taco on the right - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I love what they've done with the place. Food was tasty and the sangria marg I had was as well. The ordering process at the bar was easy too! read more

Habana Outpost - Sangria margarita - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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OMG that a gem this restaurant is! After our original plan didn't work out we discovered this location. They offer vegan options which is a must for me. There's seating outside and inside, plenty of street parking nearby. Order at the counter and the workers were friendly. It was giving beach town vibes and it was definitely a different atmosphere. The vegan elote was delicious! First time trying it out at a location. The vegan taco was great, just thought the price was too high. The lemonade was sweet and sour and perfect! There's an outdoor splash pad for the kiddos which I thought was adorable! Highly recommend this restaurant! And I will definitely stop by again! read more

The staff and food was delicious loved the vibes and the frozen strawberry margaritas are super tasty please go say hey and try one read more

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Friendly service. Solid food. Frozen drinks. Indoor and outdoor seating. SPLASH PAD!!! I can s-a-y I brought my kid here to enjoy the splash pad while I slurp my frozen mojito and gobble down eggplant al pastor tacos, but let's be real... on a summer afternoon, that splash pad is just as much for me! read more

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I needed dinner on the run, so I dropped into this place for the first time. I was exhausted so I took a seat at the bar, where I was served a frosty frozen mojito and the staff took my order of two al pastor pork tacos and queso. The food came out quickly. The chips were fresh and warm. The queso was rich and creamy. I'd have liked smaller chunks of pineapple in the salsa on the pork tacos. But, the seasoning was perfect and protein portion was filling. I'm intrigued by the "table-to-farm" concept and I want to go back to check out the place a little more. There were frogs and terrariums. And dog treats! read more

Had a variety of tacos. All good, but the shrimp and the steak tacos were favorites. Are them all before I could take pics!

I'm not sure how authentic this place is but we absolutely loved our first time at Habana Outpost. We had been stalking this place for a while now and it definitely did not disappoint. The beautiful and relaxing aesthetic of this place makes you forget that you're in the states, transforming you to a Cuban paradise with its banana leaf trees, open windows, and vintage cars. The food was also really tasty from the chicken nachos to the frozen margaritas. No crazy flavors that left me awe-struck but the queso was probably some of the best queso I've had in Nola. I also really enjoyed the street corn covered in creamy mayo, tangy lime juice, and plentiful cotija cheese. I will definitely be back to take more pictures, eat more queso and mentally travel to another land.... P.S. The staff was also really sweet and helpful when explaining to us how to place an order and handle the self-serve system. read more

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All of the staff are always so friendly and accommodating. The food is equally amazing. read more

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Habana Outpost: Where Gas Meets Class (and Great Grub) Tucked into an old converted gas station on the edge of the French Quarter, Habana Outpost is serving up food, drinks, and vibes that are a little bit retro, a little bit festive, and a whole lot of fabulous. I'd been meaning to try this spot for a while, so when me and two friends found ourselves needing fuel before a Super Bowl weekend adventure in the Quarter, we pulled in, engines revving for shrimp and sips. Let's start with the atmosphere--it's adorable in the way that says, "Stay a while, we won't judge you for having three margaritas before noon." There are plenty of picnic tables outside, perfect for basking in the Louisiana sunshine. And the cherry on top? A play area for both kids and pets, complete with a water feature that squirts up from the ground. Who knew dining could feel like a day at the splash pad? The staff--one cheerful guy and a charming girl--were just as warm as the setting, ready to dish out recommendations like they'd personally tried everything on the menu (and maybe they had, lucky them). After some deliberation (and drooling), I went for the grilled shrimp nachos, and let me tell you--chef's k-- Nope, nope...not using that over used phrase. But you get the idea. They were phenomenal. The shrimp were perfectly seasoned, plump, and juicy, with that delicate "just kissed by the grill" texture. None of that rubbery nonsense here. They sat proudly atop a bed of freshly made tortilla chips, layered with gooey goodness and flavor bombs in every bite. And at $12, the price was more than reasonable. Honestly, they could've brought me a wheelbarrow of those nachos, and I'd still be scraping the bottom for crumbs. Now, about the spicy Mezcal margarita. You know I love a good Mezcal moment, and this one did not disappoint. Smoky, spicy, and packing a punch, it was everything I wanted and more. The Tajin-coated rim was the stuff of dreams, and yes, I shamelessly licked that rim clean. No judgment here, right? But for $12 at a counter-service spot, I'll admit it stung a little. Next time, I'm timing my visit for happy hour and doubling my pleasure with those buy one, get one free drinks--because that's a deal even my margarita-loving heart can't ignore. The happy hour, running M-F from 4 to 7 PM, offers buy one, get one free drinks--a deal so good it might as well come with a warning label. And if you're into Taco Tuesdays, this is your spot--tacos are $2 off, and that's the kind of math I can get behind. Final verdict? Habana Outpost isn't just a pit stop--it's a destination. I'm already planning my next trip back, margarita glass in hand. So if you see me posted up by the water feature, maybe tossing shrimp to my pups, mind your business--or better yet, join me. This place is too good to enjoy alone. read more

We came here for a late lunch/early dinner. Perfect spot for families. The food is sooo good and the atmosphere is very family-friendly. It's not fancy but it's a lot of fun. The patio is so comfortable and there are plenty of little things to keep the kids entertained, which makes dining here super easy and enjoyable. They even have a Banksy! Such a fun surprise. After we are too much, we were able to walk back to the French quarter. It was a lovely little stroll through a cute neighborhood. Highly recommend for families read more

Excellent food and service. Great guacamole, awesome street corn and very fulfilling rice bowl.

We came here after driving by and seeing how cute the patio looked. You order at the window and the server was so friendly. The passion fruit margarita was addicting. Happy hour they're only 5 dollars which is great. The tacos were mediocre honestly. But the corn was so yummy!! The patio also has a water sprinkler if you want to bring your kids. read more

Habana Outpost - Tacos and street corn - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Amazing gluten free options! The plantains are amazing, but really everything we had was delicious. We came back a second time to pick up food for the roadtrip home read more

I keep willing this place to be better than it is, because it's four blocks from home. Atmosphere is great. Service is okay. Some of the food is pretty good. The chips, salsa, guacamole and queso are decent. The elote is very good. Dare I say the best thing on the menu? But the tacos... yes, the tacos, which should be the star of the show, are just lacking. Lacking flavor. Lacking originality. Lacking creativity. The margaritas are okay, but honestly, the Taco Tuesday $4 margaritas around the corner at Cosimo's are better, as is the food. read more

Habana Outpost - Patio mural - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We were visiting New Orleans from New England and came across Habana Outpost. They have a wonderful selection of food including Mexican and Cuban dishes. The Street Corn was one of our favorites and all 4 of us enjoyed this treat. Everything we got was full of flavor, fresh and reasonably priced. We would recommend it to anyone looking for a casual lunch or dinner. You won't regret it. read more

Always pass this place up on my way to work, and decided to try it out last night with my aunt. They have a really cool car out front and also have outdoor seating. We went around 7:00 on a Sunday so it wasn't packed. They may have had about 10 other people there. We decided to order the chicken taco, steak taco, and chicken nachos. I appreciate that they have a water station there in case you don't want to buy a drink. It didn't take long for our food to come out. Both tacos were filled with a lot of meat, which I appreciated. Nachos were really good too. Only have 2 complaints. One was that the food was more on the warm side than actually hot. Second, is that it was pretty dark in there and I couldn't really see what I was getting on my nachos. My aunt was trying to avoid the jalapeño peppers but she couldn't tell where they were because it was so dark. I did like that they had a few games that you could entertain yourself with while you waited like connect four. We also did the games that were on the tray liners when our food came out. Will definitely be back, but will probably go during the day so that I can sit outside. read more

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This place has never quite caught on; originally I was a fan but now it is not worth a visit . They recently changed their menu, and it appears what flavors they had on the menu are now totally gone. I ordered a chicken bowl , which consisted of a large bowl of bland rice, a few pieces of lettuce and pico, and grilled chicken on top that was fairly unseasoned. I ordered a side of guacamole and it also lacked any salt or cilantro; it almost tasted sour. I can say the chicken was freshly cooked and sliced up, similar to what you would get it going to Applebees. read more

I found this place online and decided it would be a great place to kick off the weekend in New Orleans, so post arrival we walked to get some lunch. It was a bit of a walk, but I was able to show my husband some highlights on the way. There is plenty of seating outside and it's really easy to order - except I felt like I was missing the full menu and wasn't sure where to view it. Either way, my husband got the cubano and I got a shrimp bowl and the vegan elote. I also ordered a pina colada, but what I got seemed like a blend of margarita / pina colada. At first I thought it was disgusting, but after a few sips it was delicious. There were a bunch of picnic tables in the shade, so we put our order buzzer down in the circle and enjoyed the nice weather. The food was delicious and it was a great first meal! read more

This is my first time to the French Quarter, New Orleans. I wasn't sure if the food would be good or what the vibe would be, to my surprise, the service and the food was amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant, it's a great place to unwind and enjoy a nice meal. To the staff, please keep providing great food and excellent customer service, from my heart, thank you. read more

1. The service here is just impeccable. Everyone is so friendly and great for chatting with. Whether it's the outside ordering station or being inside, it's always a pleasant experience. 2. The ambiance is so great for a New Orleans eatery. Inside feels like a lesson in NOLA culture, complete with the Bart Simpson style Banksy, and outside with the little splash pad and greenery surrounding the eating area makes you feel like you're in an oasis even though you're sitting on a crowded street corner. The two classic cars are also pretty cool, unless one starts up and then you suck down the fumes while seated outside. (true story, sit further from the entrance) 3. The food. I have not had a bad experience here and I don't expect that I will. Their queso is weirdly thick, almost velveeta like, but that has its own benefits, too. My absolute favorite are their tostones with this amazing dipping sauce they serve them with. I could eat those every night of the week! Overall, I'm in love and would happily come back here any chance I get. It doesn't feel like the typical New Orleans experience, but that's also part of its charm. A little something different on the edge of the tourist zone. read more

What a great experience! Perfect for after our granddaughter's soccer game! On a hot New Orleans afternoon the restaurant has a tropical coolness surrounded by large lush green plants and fans. Sipping on frozen margaritas and refreshing sangria it is hard to separate yourself from thinking you are not on a tropical island. The Cuban sandwich, tostones and tacos were delicious accompanied by corn on the cob that was a meal in itself! All this while we watched our granddaughter dance on the splash pad, hula hoop and just have fun without a bother to anyone. The servers were super friendly and we met the "oh so nice" owner who briefed us on some of the eco friendly components of Habana Outpost - amazing and thoughtful!! **there is an authentic Banksy mural in here** Tuesdays: 4:00 - 6:00 Kids Arts & Crafts Parents have dinner and drinks while your kids are safely occupied (Win/Win) read more

We had a great dinner at Habana Outpost. It's super chill, with some outdoor and some indoor seating. Counter service. I love the old school convertible they have out front. I had a the chicken nachos, and they are very generous with the toppings! I also enjoyed a frozen mojito, which was very good. The street corn was awesome! I always scrape most of the mayo off, but that's just me. Full marks for the plantains- they were so good. One of my friends thought her dinner was too spicy, and I heard that the salsa had a pretty solid kick, but I liked mine. From here, it's an easy walk to the clubs on Frenchman. read more

Finally! Had a delish spiked lemonade and piña colada to start. Chicken taco, quesadilla and cubano sammich! Order at the window and they bring it out to you, pretty outdoor courtyard and splash pad for kids! Bout time y'all opened! read more

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Taco Tuesday, with $2 off tacos, will always be a vibe. Started with the street corn, which was a bit tough, and was covered with basic cheese which was a flaky mess to eat. The tacos were the stars of my meal (I got the steak, shrimp, and catfish) and they neither skimped on filling nor flavor. Nice, chill atmosphere to cool off from the hot NOLA sun. read more