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    Mambo’s

    4.3 (3.4k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jamelia L.

    MAMBO'S ON CANAL STREET AND A SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO SHERMAN! Mambo's was definitely one of the highlights of our New Orleans vacation! From the moment we walked in, everyone was friendly, welcoming, and professional, including the staff who seated us. Our waitress was excellent and took great care of us throughout our meal. But I have to give a VERY SPECIAL SHOUT-OUT TO SHERMAN, the oyster chef on the grill! Listen... we have tried A LOT of oysters while vacationing here in New Orleans, and Sherman's were hands down THE BEST we've had! The flavor, seasoning, grilling, EVERYTHING was on point. You can tell when someone is cooking with experience, passion, and pride in what they do. We had the pleasure of learning that Sherman previously owned his own restaurant and is working his way toward opening another one. Well, Sherman, KEEP GOING! Anyone who gets the opportunity to try his food needs to support this man and his journey, because the talent is definitely there. We will absolutely be rooting for him! I also had the Carnival Pasta, which was creamy, delicious, loaded with seafood, and seasoned perfectly. Every bite was full of flavor without overpowering the seafood. Between the delicious food, excellent waitress, professional staff, and Sherman working his magic on that oyster grill, Mambo's gave us a wonderful New Orleans experience. 10/10 and Sherman, when that restaurant opens, we want to know about it! Keep going, Sherman! Your food speaks for itself, and we're rooting for your comeback!

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    Kelly C.

    My husband and I stopped at Mambo's before our flight and made a reservation because we were encouraged to do so. However, when we arrived, the restaurant was pretty empty and we were seated as walk-ins without any issue. Our waiter shared the special, and we both ordered different versions of the Bayou Bliss Redfish. My husband had the fried version with crawfish, while I ordered the grilled version with a crab cake. We substituted the Mambo sauce for the lemon butter sauce on both. The fish itself was seasoned well, and both dishes were flavorful. However, the rice and mustard greens were overcooked and very mushy. The crab cake was just okay. Being from Maryland, I'll admit we're spoiled when it comes to crab cakes, so it's hard to impress us when it comes to that! The biggest disappointment was the drinks. We ordered the Mango Tango and Punch, both priced at $18, and unfortunately they tasted watered down. At that price point, I expected much more flavor. On the positive side, customer service was good and our waiter was pleasant and attentive. Overall, Mambo's wasn't a bad experience, but it also didn't leave us wanting to come back. The food had potential, but the sides and drinks missed the mark for us. Food: 6/10 Service: 8/10 Overall: 6/10 Maybe worth trying once, but there are other New Orleans spots I'd choose .

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    Christina B.

    First time here from Las Vegas.. in our 3 day trip, we have visited Mambo's 4-5 times. The hospitality was incredible, our bartender was 10/10.. if you come in please ask for T.K..!! T.K was outstanding.. Greg was very nice and offered us so much history even though we weren't in his section. T.K!!

    Terrance G.

    The blackened alligator po boy was delicious. I didn't eat all of the bread but they gave more than enough gator for the sandwich too. The service was quick and great and we sat at the bar.

    Lowanda J.

    Mambo's came across my feed, and the rooftop view is what sold us. We were able to make a quick reservation and enjoy some time overlooking Bourbon Street. It was very cloudy, but that didn't ruin it for us. Because the humidity in New Orleans is ridiculously crazy. The overcast made it very comfortable for us. Our waiter was very nice and very patient. Since we were so undecided on what we wanted to eat. I ordered a cocktail, The Cadillac Margarita, and the chicken and sausage gumbo, and it was delicious! Everyone else enjoyed their dishes as well. If you're looking for a laid-back atmosphere with great food and great service, I highly recommend Mambo's!

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    Alaya W.

    I just had the mambo oysters had exceptional flavor. I loved them. They were just a bit overcooked I do not need mines cooked so long but if you reorder it like that then fine if you don't tell them not overcooked but the flavor is EVERYTHING. The customer service was good and they were nice and it's a casual ambience.

    Bria M.

    Food was great! Service was great as well. I got the crab cakes, red beans & rice , and crawfish etouffe!

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    Danielle F.

    Well we just got here but our waiter is amazing. Very personable and gave Greta recommendations. Great job Michael!!! Can't wait to try my food. Food came and it was amazing. All of it was delicious. We ate until our pants almost busted, so that was signs of a great meal. Chill vibes in this place. No frills, just there for good food!!!

    Cory H.

    This started as an good experience and the food was delicious. However it took over an hour to pay our checks because we had a big party and they kept making mistakes trying to split all the checks. Good place to eat but because we had a party of over 20 I think our server was overwhelmed. Management did not even off an apology for the inconvenience.

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    Don L.

    The group meet up here and we started with fried gator tail bites. They were tender with great flavor. I opted for the red beans and rice with crispy chicken and sausage. David our waiter was totally awesome and you could tell he took great pride in what he was doing. Gave the table great recommendation and it was a blessing seeing someone as passionate as he was. The decor was New Orleans and lively great place to eat.

    Jeff David G.

    A great meal on Bourbon street! We walked in and were instantly greeted with a smile and great cajun vibes. Our waitress Taniysa was fantastic and recommended we start with the black and gold gator bites - half blackened and half fried. Although they were a touch salty, and gator might not be my favorite, I'm glad we got to try these here. Then the entree was a special pasta dish served with blackened redfish and barbecue shrimp. This was a heaping portion and absolutely loaded with creole flavor. The rest of the menu looked amazing as well, but I'm glad we stumbled in here and if you don't know what to get, just ask Taniysa!

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    Steve P.

    After hearing the hype, the rumors are true. I'm glad I had a chance to stop in here to eat. The service was friendly and the waitress was super friendly and nice. She was attentive and made sure I was ok during my wait and while eating. The food was fresh and the portion size was big. I had enough to take home for some good ole leftovers

    Jordan A.

    Went here during my trip to New Orleans for Southern Decadence last September--first time in NOLA. Me and two friends split off from the group and were just wandering the French Quarter looking for something that felt authentic but still a little different. Stumbled on Mambo's, checked out the menu outside, and decided to go for it. They've got a solid mix--fried alligator, rice dishes, all that--but the server told us about a special that ended up being the best thing I ate the whole trip. It was this shrimp pasta with either Alfredo or a spicy Cajun sauce, over fried fish (don't even remember what kind, I just know it hit). Only L is I went back on my last day craving it and the special had changed But yeah--big space, good music, great energy, and honestly you can't really go wrong with the food. Definitely worth it.

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    Food was good. Our server Shante was awesome. Good atmosphere. Music was relaxing. There was a nice vibe.

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    It was already the accent for me! Shout out to CHANCE for the amazing recommendations and the amazing customer service.SHE WAS Amazed my!

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    This is my second time here. The food is absolutely amazing. I had shrimp and grits and they melt in your mouth.

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    Ask the Community - Mambo’s

    Is there an elevator to rooftop bar?

    Yes!

    Is it Dog friendly?

    Nope. There isn't an outdoor space and the restaurant sits right on Bourbon Street. Besides, it is really noisy.

    Is there a dress code?

    No, casual street clothes work

    What is the parking like for this place? Free or paid parking?

    Street parking or you can probably find a nearby parking garage

    What time do they serve food till?

    Late. 1am.

    Hi I'm thinking of purchasing the NYE party tickets anyone Been there for NYE? Is there enough seating? bathroom? etc is it to crowded we are in our 50s ? So we still want action but also need to be comfortable.

    Not sure about NYE special but it's 3 floors and each floor has a bar and bathrooms with elevator and stairs. 3rd floor has a balcony to people watch. My mom is 67 and got around just fine but we also didn't go during a peak time (sept)

    Anyone reviews for their Nye party?

    I went this year. All age groups and plenty of space between the 2 floors for seats and tables. Bathrooms on all floors. Food was fresh all night and the open bar was all premium. They had the best view of the NYE fireworks! And got all of us… 

    Are there vegetarian options?

    Yes, especially if you're pescatarian & eat seafood.

    Does Mambos still accept reservations during the pandemic? It doesn't seem to be on the website.

    Yes. I booked on Open Table.

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    My guess would be no. Doesn't give me that vibe.

    Does Mambo's currently serve Dirty Rice? If so, is it on a particular day of the week? Looking forward to hopefully trying it out soon. p.s. to Yelp members: While I…

    No dirty rice

    What time is happy hour?

    With 2 storms in The Gulf & COVID, pretty sure happy hour is cancelled for now.

    Any gluten free options?

    Yes, ample gluten free options. My friend got red beans and rice and gumbo, both of which should be gluten free. You should be able to order any fish in a gluten-free preparation and get rice or potatoes as your side. I also can't imagine there's… 

    Happy hour on the weekends or weekdays?

    No happy hour currently.

    Do they take reservations or just walk in?

    Both

    Do they have a kids menu?

    Yes it's on the website under menu --> kids menu KIDS MENU… 

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    4.4(2k reviews)
    0.3 miCentral Business District
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    Casual dining
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    Great restaurant tucked away on a side street off of Canal…read more Stopped in to try the Oyster Sampler - it was incredible! Even the slices of garlic bread were grilled lovely. Every version served was amazing. The restaurant is very inviting and the service really good. They have a nice bar and great local beer selection on draft. The restaurant also has a great Happy Hour deal - beers bottle or draft $5.00! Loved everything about my experience here - highly recommended for this area in New Orleans .

    Wife and I visited Gallier for some vittles recently. We were hungry and this was our first meal in…read moreNew Orleans. So we made it count by ordering everything. I mean a little bit of everything. I knew we wouldn't eat it all, but we ordered a lot anyway. I requested a hurricane, crab cake, red snapper in creole sauce, rice n beans, green beans, gator bytes, and Oysters Saint Martin. My wife and I shared the meal. My hurricane was very tasty and they were not shy on putting alcohol in it. The crab cake was tasty and moist. But it was overshadowed by the other amazing vittles. The red snapper was incredible. It was flaky and had a delicious creole sauce on it. It was my favorite item of the night. The red beans and rice were also delicious. I really liked that. The green beans were also excellent. The gator bites were tasty as was the sauce they were served in. They weren't as plump as others we had on the trip. The oysters were awesome! This was the first time I'd had baked oysters and I really liked them. They had a great flavor. We loved our meal and the service was fast and friendly. Great stuff!

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    Gallier's... Great Seafood & Oysters with Cajun Style

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    BOIL Seafood House - Blue Bayou

    BOIL Seafood House

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    2.6 miEast Riverside
    $$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Full bar

    A Seafood Spot We Keep Coming Back To!…read more My husband, my daughter, and I have been going to Boil Seafood House for the past few months, and so far, we've really enjoyed every visit. It's definitely become a place we keep coming back to. We usually get the seafood boil with snow crab legs, and this time we went with the medium heat and butter garlic flavor. Everything was really good and full of flavor. My husband and I got the potatoes as our sides, while my daughter got the boiled eggs. We also ordered a side of French fries to share, and let me just say... we ate those so fast that I completely forgot to take a picture! They were good! I also like the whole seafood boil experience here. They offer you a bib and gloves if you want them, which definitely comes in handy when you're getting into those crab legs. The service has been good every time we've visited, and the atmosphere is always lively. One of the coolest things happened after we had finished eating. Someone came around offering little samples for people to try, and they stopped by our table and asked if we wanted to try the soft-shell shrimp. I'm not sure if it's something new on the menu or just something they were serving as a sample, but we said yes -- and I'm so glad we did! That shrimp was delicious! It literally melted in my mouth. I'm usually not a big fan of eating anything with the shell still on, but this was so good that I didn't even mind it. Definitely not what I expected, and it was probably one of my favorite little surprises of the visit. I didn't take a ton of pictures this time, but I'll share the few that I did get. So far, Boil Seafood House has been a winner for us, and since we've enjoyed every visit, We'll be back again for another seafood boil!

    Boil House Seafood was a delicious stop during our New Orleans trip! The chargrilled oysters were…read morefantastic, flavorful, and cooked just right. But the star of the show for me was the lobster boil with Caribbean seasoning medium. The combination of flavors was absolutely perfect, with just the right amount of spice and seasoning! Everything was flavorful, satisfying, and exactly what I was hoping for from a New Orleans seafood spot. Definitely a must-try, and I'll absolutely be back again! 10/10!

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    3.6(4.4k reviews)
    0.7 miWarehouse District
    $$$

    We stopped by Drago's for a late lunch after our visit at the aquarium. We opted for the deep fried…read morealligator as our appetizer. Loved how it was cooked - crunchy and flavorful, and the horseradish sauce complimented it well. I wish there was more in the order though. The highlight of our meal was the Lobster Marco and wow, it was incredible. Lobster was fresh and sweet; it was served with Angel hair pasta in delicious mushroom and shrimp cream sauce. Our kiddo got the angel hair pasta in alfredo sauce. Simple dish with nothing else and he loved it! Service was wonderful and we left with a happy belly.

    I was extremely disappointed in the oysters. I could barely taste oysters. It was more about the…read moretoppings. There are other days on the moon looked really good, but we were still pretty full from an earlier meal. And the other hand, the staff was great. They were quick and sweet. Despite that being super busy, it was not that loud and we can hear each other talk. Kinda to see the flames being used high from the open kitchen. This place is very casual and huge. We saw some sports TV playing at the bar area. This would be a great place for a big party, but on the terms of food, we only had their oyster and it was very sad. We walked here from our hotel by the stadium. This location right next to the Riverwalk..

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    Bread pudding is a must--ice cream is non-negotiable.

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