El Caimán Gordo
1200 St Roch Ave, New Orleans
(504) 429-0137
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They avocado was perfect not a bit of brown. The food was fresh and delicious a slight spice and the beans made it better than bland and my friend really enjoyed his chicken. We ordered a side of Rickie and beans an appetizer and a main dish. It’s hard to find quality food in New Orleans. That’s not blasting with crappy music. This tiny place is attached to a bar that is in back of the St Rich market. The bar only takes cash and you have to get your drinks at the bar but other than that, it was seamless and we really enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Arepas were exceptionally delicious!!! Everything else was very very good! Where else can you get great food at a dive bar with live karaoke and a haircut! Nothing else like it! Check this place out, you won’t regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is out of this world good!! Was a little anxious at first seeing the slot machines, trivia night in the bar, and was not prepared for the level of amazing food we had. Vegetarian bandeja is the stuff of dreams: BOTH yucca frita and tostones, as well as the freshest salad in the perfect citrus vinaigrette, arepa doused in butter, perfectly yolky medium fried egg, rice, and beans obviously cooked with lots of love. Steak empanada was also great, make sure you let it cool first. Everything made to order and fresh on a banana leaf, even the empanada. The level of attention to detail and execution is impressive. Not missing out on this place whenever I’m in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I love this place a whole bunch. I live in Colombia part time and this food is AUTHENTIC and deeply delicious! His chicharrones are what I order when I need some comfort 🤤
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is fire! 🔥 You can't make a wrong choice!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down the best meal we had on our 10 day trip to Nola. The steak and beans were out of this world!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely the best Columbian food we've had. Im not especially cultured in this regard, but we loved every portion!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best late night restaurants in the area. Healthy, filling, high quality, hot, fast, delicious, sharable, plenty of options for plant-based folks, carnivores, and gluten free.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best meals I have ever had in my life. I honesty don’t know what I would do without yall!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Their yuca fries are the best yuca fries I’ve had in nola. Highly recommend their empanadas, they’re both delicious. I get the Carne con Yuca with steak, and it’s been a 10/10 every time I’ve had it. I can’t wait to hopefully try the everything on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the freshest, most delicious Colombian food in the city. Ive only ever ordered it via ubereats, but every single time; its hot and fresh. The steak plato is a favorite, it tastes like they marinate the meat. I cant stress enough how fresh everything tastes; meat quality is fantastic. Also —this is important—they somehow pick the most beautiful and perfectly ripe avocados every time, not a single brown spot,ever. They’re literally perfect. Everything is simple, yet full of flavor.
I’ve ordered 5 times and will finally bring myself to St Roch to get it in person soon. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
simply the best Colombian food in New Orleans, order everything twice, its so insanely good, i cannot shout it from the rooftops loud enough
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It would be nice if they would specify that no children are allowed on Google. I am sure they serve amazing food, but we were disappointed as our children were not able to have their arepas.
Ate here on my own and was blown away by the high quality cuisine (the kitchen is hidden in the back of a dive bar). Brought more friends and everyone is raving about the flavors! The chef even came out to explain the dishes!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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