Last night's dinner at Toups Meatery was the kind of meal that reminds you why this place is such a New Orleans staple. From the moment we sat down, the staff set the tone--professional, genuinely friendly, and impressively efficient. We began with a trio of starters that showcased both richness and restraint. The foie gras torchon was silky and indulgent, perfectly complemented by fruit confiture and warm, toasted Bellegarde Bakery bread--a classic pairing done right. Marinated crab claws, dressed in a lively chili vinaigrette, delivered a bright, briny punch, while the pickled pineapple and jalapeño chips added just the right balance of sweetness and heat. A cucumber salad rounded out the starters, crisp and refreshing, acting as a welcome palate reset before the mains. For entrées, comfort and finesse shared the plate. The confit chicken thighs were meltingly tender, paired with ham-braised greens swimming in a tangy apple cider vinegar broth. A lovely Dijon cream tied everything together, adding richness without overwhelming the dish. Equally memorable was the half smoked duck, beautifully executed and deeply flavorful, served over a smooth pumpkin-sweet potato purée. The cherry bourbon glaze brought a subtle sweetness, while the pepitas added texture and a nutty finish. Dessert was the perfect exclamation point on an already wonderful meal: a slice of hot chocolate cheesecake, decadent and deeply chocolaty, crowned with toasted marshmallow fluff that leaned just enough into nostalgia without crossing into excess. Toups Meatery continues to deliver thoughtful, soulful cooking with polish and heart--comfort food elevated, served by a team that clearly knows what they're doing. A thoroughly satisfying experience from start to finish. read more

Lovely again. Some disappointing changes. Rillions now not included in the meatery board. Pork chop is still divine but they changed the rice to a less "connected" flavor. Great service still. We bought the crew their beer per usual. Thanks, Chef. read more

MUST TRY! I will absolutely be back to Toups. Service was fast and friendly. We sat outside on the patio and had a good view of the streetcars. The food at this place was amazing ESPECIALLY those fried turkey necks. 10/10! I will be back to try more menu items. read more

Toups Meatery - Dirty Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Fantastic, friendly service. A new must-stop for us on our annual NOLA trips. Always enjoy the very tasty burger and the home made potato chips. Great to sit outside, weather permitting, for a long lunch. This time we tried the BLT and, warning, the bacon is enormous. Strongly recommend this spot. read more

Toups Meatery - The monster BLT with spicy home made chips. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We ate here for the first time last night. The place smelled great! I ordered a daiquiri cocktail that was very good, though, a bit sweet for me...didn't stop me from inhaling it, though. The food took a bit of time, but, that should be expected when they are preparing large portioned meats. I had the chicken and found it to be good, but, super salty (Creole food uses a lot of salt). A friend ordered the lasagna and it was very rich and delicious; I'd order this on a return trip. We also tried the Caesar Broccoli and, though quite spicy, it was the creative winner. As far as the ambience goes...it's cool, but super casual and, maybe a bit less comfortable than I would like. I realize the space is the space, but, with the higher end pricing, I'd appreciate a little cush in a seat or more ambient lighting. It's masculine hunting cabin when I'd prefer masculine hunting lodge, I guess. Service was prompt and efficient. read more

Arrived at 8:30 on a Sunday with a party of 2. Place wasn't too busy. Walked in & the host told us to step outside before getting seated since there isn't much lobby room. Seated pretty quickly within 5 mins. Our server was a guy & was pretty chill, but not very attentive to us. Seemed like he was just interested in the tourists and locals that come by pretty often like one of the other reviews mentioned. I was actually pretty blown away by the food. We're locals and have been trying to come here for years but I'm just not a crazy "meat" person. We started off with the crispy turkey necks. This was a fan favorite. Almost every table in the restaurant ordered this dish. Crispy, fried, with a drizzle of sweetness! Also for the daily sausage; this was a poblano pot sausage. Delicious! The quail was so tender. It had a wonderful lemon peppery seasoning on it & the wild rice with mushrooms was sooooo good!! The seafood couvillion was great. It had shrimp, fish, and oyster in it. It's pretty damn good. Tastes like a mix of gumbo and etouffee in one. Total for 4 dishes was $100 on the dot. We will definitely be back! read more

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These folks know how to do great food. We absolutely loved everything we had and will be back one day it's only because we live near Lafayette that we cannot go as often. The service was great too. We were there at an off time so we had full attention. They explained everything on the charcuterie and cheese boards taking their time to let us know what mixes best for your taste buds to go pop. The seating is all comfortable and while the tables feel close it is no big deal. read more

Awesome location. It's in a busy area so plan ahead to find parking. The food was good and the portions were exactly what my husbands and I was looking for. There is indoor and outdoor seating. We went during happy hour so the menu was limited. We will return for dinner soon. read more

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We are from Austin and have been here twice now. It's wonderful! The drinks are fun and unique, service is attentive and personable, and the food is excellent! Get the pork chop! read more

Wonderful evening at Toups! Isaac was there the whole time. Love supporting this place and everything they do for the community. We had the chicken liver mousse (incredible), cheese plate, and I had the lamb neck and my friend got the duck. Portions were generous and everything was delicious. read more

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This is a neighborhood gem that we stumbled upon for brunch. Comfortable inside and outside dining. Our waitress was awesome and from the Midwest. Staff was very friendly. EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS. Couldn't finish it all!!! read more

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I'm sure I've passed Toups literally 1000 times over the decades, and this was my first time stopping in! Glad I did. Cute, cozy space...it felt quite cottagey! I had a couple of drinks that were tasty and strong, and the bar staff was really cool. I also got the roasted Gulf shrimp small plate...plump shrimp smothered in a butter sauce, seasoned to perfection with focaccia bread to soak up all the juices. Delish! I did find the dishes to be a bit on the pricey side for the portions, but I can tell that the quality is there. I would definitely visit again! read more

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Finally made it here and I'm kicking myself for not going sooner. Had the Chef's Lunch: Boudin, a burger and a beer. Boudin was great but the burger- it's the best burger I've ever had in my life! No joke. I've had a favorite burger in this City for a while and Chef Isaac's burger came, punched that burger in the face and knocked it off its throne. I can't wait to go back and try some of the other dishes. Our server was awesome as well. Well done Toups! read more

Toups Meatery - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you like braised lamb shanks and aren't squeamish... order the signature dish... braised lamb neck (yes, neck). Excellent dish. You'll be glad you did. Although we love Toups (have been a few times), the service was a bit off on our most recent visit - very slow to take drink and food orders when the place wasn't very busy. Hopefully just an off night. read more

We were celebrating a birthday and had heard so much about the restaurant so decided to make a reservation to try it out. Overall food was decent, a bit pricey for the casual atmosphere, but the service was not good. We ordered the cheese board, the shrimp and grits, the burger and the fish and egg. The burger was good with a good portion size and flavor. It was served with chips which were so salty that were inedible. We ordered a side of fingerling potatoes which were better. The shrimp and grits was also a good portion size and had a good sauce but everything kind of blended together so you couldn't really tell where everything was. The cheese board was average, smaller pieces and there are better selections at other locations. The fish dish was good. Overall the food and portion size plus flavor was good but the prices were high and the service was not good. read more

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Very cool and different restaurant. They have a great mix of classic Cajun and fun experimentation going on with their menu you won't get at other places in New Orleans. Their meat/pickle board is a must get. Also they were super accommodating for us and our slightly wild two year old which we really appreciate as first time parents. The owner even brought out a rubber ducky for her. Great and unique experience overall! read more

Toups Meatery - Meatery Board - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Toups' was good, but not as good as I expected. The service was friendly and fast, and the ambience was relaxing in a rustic kind of way. The night of our reservation there were only a few other tables occupied, so we sat early. The food was good overall, with some small complaints here and there. Turkey necks: I ordered these because I'd never thought of using one for anything but stock or gravy. They were pretty good. Nicely battered and fried, with more meat than you would think. 4/5 Candied pork belly: These cubes had a reduction of white sugar and red wine. While the flavor was really good, the meaty side of the belly cubes was pretty hard. My wife couldn't chew that part, so only ate the fatty section, which was melt in your mouth. 3.5/5 for the toughness. Dirty rice: This was pretty mild and tame for a dirty rice, but we all agreed that it was delicious. 5/5 Lamb neck: We knew we would be ordering this. If you choose to, you might want to hold back on the appetizers, as this is a huge portion of food. The neck with the vertebrae still inside is a testament to what a nice braise can do. The meat was fall off the bone tender and very tasty. Not surprisingly that taste was of lamb. Just like a slow cooked leg, but with the stickiness on the teeth like a braised cheek. Pasta and diced vegetables sat in its cooking broth, and was a very nice sauce on its own. 5/5 Venison tenderloin: It was to be served medium rare, but arrived far beyond that. I didn't taste it, but sent it back. The next iteration was nicely cooked, but that outer section was dry and gamey. I'm not sure how they cooked it, but it didn't do the cut justice. I had one piece and ended up tossing the rest. The potato gratin that came with it was too salty to eat. The venison might have been better with an accompanying sauce. Drinks: Pretty basic. The wine selection was very limited, as were the pours. Toups' has been on my list for a while. I'm glad I checked that box off, but likely won't return. read more

I have eaten @Toups in the past and i love there shared plates and appetizer. Our server Gab was awesome. He was so friendly he made you wanted to order everything on the menu. We enjoyed the breezy weather on the patio while dinning in. read more

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OMG! If you like meat in many forms, this is the place to go. The selection is great and the service is awesome. Resturante is eclectic and fun. We all had different dishes and shared with each other. All was excellent. Come hungry and adventurous, the portions can be large. Get the meat board as an appetizer, you will not be disappointed. It is in a residential area and parking is a premium, Uber/Lyft if you can. I had the double pork chop. Took the pic after I had started. Didn't finish because it was like eating a small potbelly pig. If you a vegan/vegetarian this is not the place for you. Will go back. read more

Toups Meatery - Double Pork Chop - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

All the meat was so tender and the portions were really big. I went with 6 people and we ordered 4 entrees and 2 appetizers to share and we could not finish. I really enjoyed the turkey neck and the roast duck. I thought the crispy turkey neck was especially tender and seasoned well. I thought everything was pretty salty though, especially the crispy pork belly. I don't think we could eat half of it between the six of us because it was so salty. Our waitress was really nice and recommended great dishes. The inside was a bit small and dim but great for going out. read more

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One of the best bites of any dish i have had anywhere is the Rillons. Texture was firm but not crispy fried and far from soft version i tried once and hated. The sauce was amazing, very thin roasty and sweet. I generally dont go for real sweet sauces but it really cut fat well. I also had some cold spicy crab claws that were tasty but i would probably opt for something else next time just to tey out more of the menu. Went there with friends after visiting St Louis No 3 Cemetery. Our buddy wasnt excited by menu or pricing but said the shrimp annd grits were the best she has ever had and she considers herself a shrimp and grit aficionado. She also loved the charity work the restaurant puts in feeding kids. At end she said it was totally worth it and she wants to go back for shrimp and grits! We didnt have cocktails because it was early and were warm from the walk in cemetery. Waitstaff was super friendly and helpful. read more

Come hungry! The food here is ridiculously good. Funky little local joint with good vibes and excellent service. The flavor combinations are unique and truly satisfying. Fried chicken sandwich with southern greens and Gruyer on a fresh, house-made bun is a mouthwatering take on a southern classic. Cucumber salad, rillons (oven roasted sweet pork belly), and 1" thick Wagyu beef burger topped with sliced squash served with house-made potato chips rounded out our lunch selection. Delicious! read more

Stopped in for some quick bites. The boudin balls were 10/10, every bite perfectly savory. The sausage tasted so fresh every bite was delicious and perfectly paired with the mustard (I LOVE a seedy tangy mustard). The gulf shrimp was perfectly seasoned and the bread to dip with was fresh and warm. My littles also ate the corn bread right up it was the right amount of sweet. It's been a few days and I'm still thinkin about it! The service was great, friendly and fast also full of great suggestions. The vibes are on point, casual yet rustic. Me and my family truly enjoyed ourselves ! read more

The food was prepared thoughtfully. Really friendly service. Ambiance was a little loud inside but we got to see the kitchen staff at work.

I have been waiting to go to Toups, and I'm glad that I recently had the chance. Two friends and I had the chance to visit last week, and overall, it was a good visit. First we ordered drinks. The Sally Fields Forever was amazing! It's a relatively small but mighty drink. It's not too sweet, but it was a great mix of sweet and tart. It was also Pretty strong. I would definitely order again. As someone with a gluten allergy and dairy intolerance, I had to be careful with my order. The turkey necks are roasted, then fried with flour, but my friend loved them. The shrimp appetizer was also good, even though it was light on the shrimp. The highlight of that dish was the sauce. I ordered the pork chop, which was good, not amazing but good. The pork chop was well cooked and not dry, which is impressive since it's such a thick cut of meat. The chop definitely needed a sauce- I used pepper jelly on my leftovers, and it was fantastic. The collards were also pretty good. Not too salty. My friend who ordered the steak also enjoyed her food. Our server was great and worked as a cook for a few year, so he was able to answer all of our questions. The restaurant seemed pretty clean and the restrooms were also relatively clean. I enjoyed my food and would come back, but I would try another dish. I recommend at least trying this spot out once. read more

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Decisions come in groups here cause you can't choose just one item. A brick wall of seasoning & smokey meat wrestles your nostrils comfortingly upon arrival. Cornbread with a sweetness rivaling an airplane runway made of honeycomb. Soft fish peeling apart effortlessly battered with a gladiator shell protecting it before dissolving on your first bite. Perfectly seasoned Cuban sandwiches. Pull up & stay Eatin! read more

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Having heard such good things about Toups, we arrived excited but ultimately left disappointed. While the ambiance was nice for a casual restaurant, the food and service could have been better. Meatery Board (4/5) - We started off on a high note with their signature dish. The board comes with cracklings, a boudin ball, daily sausage, hog's head cheese, chicken liver mousse, cured meat, duck rillettes, house-made pickles, and focaccia. Of note were 1) the crispy and juicy pork belly cracklings nicely dusted with Cajun seasoning and 2) the house-made pickles that brought balance to the richness of the meats with their nice acidity and sweetness. Minus 1 star for the overly buttery crostini that overpowered the flavor of the duck rillettes served overtop and for the missing focaccia that would have paired perfectly with the rich and smooth chicken liver mousse. Overall, a fun and varied eating experience. Double Cut Pork Chop (1/5) - A 22 oz pork chop glazed with a cane syrup gastrique and served overtop a bed of dirty rice. The pork chop was WAY too salty, to the point of being inedible. It was also cured to the point of tasting akin to ham. To give credit where credit is due, it was cooked well as it was tender and juicy. But the flavor of the cane syrup gastrique was nowhere to be found, and the dirty rice was undercooked and bland. Never in my life have I been that close to sending a dish back to the kitchen, but I honestly should have as it ruined the entire meal. read more

Toups Meatery - Double Cut Pork Chop - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Good food, great location, nice people. We got meat plate, followed by lambs neck, duck, and wagyu steaks. I loved the meat plate. Lots of different things to try. It's heavy though--we split among 4 and we're pretty full after. Steaks were well cooked. Lamb neck was incredibly tender but fattier than I expected (never had a lambs neck before!). Duck was good, very sweet. Food probably would be 4/5 star--good but not exceptional (and... hate to say it... but I prefer the food across the street at blue oak for a lower price point too ) What pushes them to 5 stars is how exceptional they were at checking everything for a long list of allergies--they truly went above and beyond and the chef was very attentive. Will definitely come again! read more

Toups Meatery - Lambs neck - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Who didn't fall in love with Isaac's personality and approach to flavor on Top Chef? His namesake restaurant lives up to the public persona we were introduced to. The portions are massive, the flavors are meat forward, in-your-face, and incorporate the right balance of southern influence and cajun flavor. The meat portions here are, by far, the largest I've ever had. I think my pork chop was 2lbs on its own. Everyone else at our table had similar mountains of meat. The team is friendly and kind. They fit us in last minute on a busy night. It's a small inside dining room but when the weather is good you can sit outside or on the roof. read more

I came here for dinner with friends and wow, such good food! We shared a cheese board to start which was fantastic, and I had the chicken thigh confit with ham braised greens and Dijon sauce. Tender chicken with perfectly crisp skin, tangy greens, and that delicious sauce. So good! read more

The food here is absolutely 5/5 stars it's so dang good. If you are looking for veggie or vegan options, this is absolutely NOT the place for you. Oh my lord Isaac Toups is a meat god. My husband uses his recipe for dirty rice so we'd been wanting to try this place for a while. We weren't disappointed. The chicken oysters were BOMB! This burger cured my hangover and brought me back to life. All of the food was absolutely outstanding. They have a patio that is super cute and would have been lovely to sit on if it wasn't raining when we came. Oh well! next time! There is one tiny drawback to this place. The restaurant itself though is kinda small. They have one single bathroom for everyone. That's it. One toilet for all. It can get smelly and a little gross. If you can look past that or just hold it til you get home, GO GO GO! read more

Toups Meatery - Toups ' Burger - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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It absolutely pains me to write this review - as until this past week? Toups reigned as the best meal I'd ever had in my life. I'm not sure if it's time, a lack of interest by Isaac, or what, but what a difference a few years makes. Back in 2016? INCREDIBLE service! This time? We lost our server once the food was delivered...and when we politely asked after a drink that hadn't shown up for about 10 minutes after the first two arrived? We were barked at for our trouble. And while the last drink did show up after the barking, we literally didn't see anyone/get checked on/etc for a good 30 minutes. As for the food? It was fine not great...just 'good.' While the Meatery Board was a pretty great start, the Cracklins that once melted in my mouth like butter? They've apparently been replaced by something left a little too long in a fryer filled with oil of unknown age. While the Double Cut Pork Chop one of our group had was reportedly pretty great...the Confit Chicken Thighs? Just okay (reportedly lacked some seasoning). The Duck Breast? The eater didn't want to tell me how underwhelming it was...because they knew how excited I had been to have them enjoy Toups. I had the Seafood Couvillion...and would give it a three out of five. The dish itself was tasty, but all I really got out of the Crab Fat Rice was heat (as opposed to flavor). In all, It hurts me to know that I've no real need to go back. read more

We were seated and greeted quickly upon arrival. It was pretty backed so without reservations we were only able sit at the bar. I was pretty impressed by the unique menu items and stalked the plates of others while trying to make a decision on what I wanted to order. Everything looked and sounded good. I was pretty hungry and prepared to order a few items but filled up quickly. It was a bit noisy but they had a great selection of music playing and the bartenders were attentive, polite, and helpful with our meal selections. The turkey necks had a crispy fried breaded coating which was seasoned well and very tender and flavorful underneath the breading. It paired well with the sour beer and cornbread. The cornbread came out a bit late as the waitress/bartender forgot to put it in but I saved the last turkey neck to pair with it. The fried redfish sandwich was pretty tasty though the sauce overpowered the sandwich. Next time I'd tell them to go easy on the sauce, or put it on the side. We didn't care for the chips but overall we'll likely go back and try a few different items. read more

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TLDR: Best damn cracklins in town. I don't even know how many different types of meaty goodness I had at Toups, but everything was so f*cking tasty. We ordered some cracklins in addition to the Meatery Board (bc clearly I need more saturated fats) and MAN, was that the right move. Can't put into words the emotions I felt when I bit into the piping hot and crispy but juicy hunk of cracklins. It was like I had finally found the love of my life (sorry, bf, but cracklins and I have a special bond). The Chicken Liver Mousse with the special mustard was also otherworldly... just yum... but then again, so were the pickles and hog's head cheese, which is DEFINITELY not cheese--but in a good way. If you don't like pickles or sour things in general, maybe skip the Meatery Board, though. If you're fan of the salt, fat, acid, and heat elements, you're in for a treat! And then on top of that (I know, we ordered enough food for an entire village) we ate the Gulf Seafood Couvillon, which the friendly server highly recommended (and I can totally see why). It was a very umami-filled stew with crab fat rice and plenty of seafood. It was such a treat for our souls. Tip: Wear stretchy pants. Trust me. read more

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Service was 3 stars at best this evening. As guests tonight we felt like we were an after thought an imposition at best. The food was a one star. Too much heat in the dirty rice and greens. The chicken was dry over done. The dirty rice was so spicy and lacked the flavor that won me over in the beginning, I am from Florida, and visited this Resturant 3 years ago and I loved everything about this Resturant and it was on the top of the list for a revisit to experience. I am so disappointed all around. Basically for me the food was spicy hot it was inedible and when I advised our server she gave no acknowledgement . We will not be returning. It's off our food tour for our NOLA visits . This place has fell off in a big way. Their dirty rice was the best I had ever tasted. I'm sad. It's hard to say what could improve when from service to serving the food an investment in how you represent yourself to each guest has to matter and pride must be taken in each step of the process. I am speaking form my experience on this visit. You're only as good as your last plate, to night 1 star. read more

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Good food, great location, convivial ambiance, the waitress could be a bit warmer for the service. read more

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Toups Meatery in Mid-City New Orleans is HANDS DOWN one of my favorite places to eat. I love the staff! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, which for a girl who eats alone often, is a major priority. (I'm in an unofficial book club with the bar manager) The food is . I have been eating here for years and have not had ONE SINGLE ITEM I DID NOT LOVE. Get the meat board. GET THE MEAT BOARD. The chicken liver mousse is so good I mentioned it once in an online dating profile. read more

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Truly a meatery! Some of the most unique dishes and best meat preparation I've ever experienced. Worth taking the trip and spending the time to wait for the biggest pork chop you'll ever eat to be cooked to perfection. read more

Toups Meatery - Biggest pork chop I've ever had in my entire life - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Toup's Meatery was my husband's top choice of restaurant in New Orleans, and we ended up coming here for our first meal of the trip. The restaurant is a contemporary Cajun restaurant and draws its inspiration from its deeply rooted Louisiana family traditions. On its menu, you'll find it paying homage to more interesting cuts of meats as well as other regional Southern cuisine. Basically, if you're a carnivore, you'll probably love this place! We ordered the Cracklins, Marinated Crab Claws, Lamb Neck and Double Cut Pork Chop. Word of warning: this was way too much food for two people and we probably could've done without the additional entree. However, as we were on vacation, we came out with no regrets. All of the food we we ordered was delicious. The cracklins are gold standard; each piece features the perfect ratio between meat and fat and comes out perfectly crispy and seasoned. The double cut pork chop is incredibly flavorful and by the way, double-cut is the keyword here. It's HUGE! And the marinated crab claws with its refreshing coconut lime vinaigrette and pickled pineapple were such a nice cool contrast to the heavier meat dishes we got. We threw back a couple of cocktails as well and I ordered the Passion on the Left which was tequila and passion fruit-based. It was pretty good and actually a bit on the stronger side. read more

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Amazing staff. Good ambience excellent service and delicious food. What else would you need? read more

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