Nice place, spent week in LA, nice to have another food option
Eric Gates
Love this place! Was so glad we found it, a taste of Mexico. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill Jennings
Great drinks and food and our bartender/server Zari was a blast with recs and jokes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kay R
Finally made it! Lots of GF options - almost everything! Crawfish queso and Ceviche. Missed a pic of the tempura shrimp tacos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mas
Great menu! Great atmosphere! Ordered Chile Relleno which was served with rice. Not a lot of flavor 😕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Lucia Mayernik
The food was Amazing. Went back the same day for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Katie Curry
Slightly delayed review but who cares.
While I no longer live in New Orleans, this is one of my favorite places I’d been to. I still dream of my dinner from NYE 2022 🤤
I believe it was a rabbit mole, which was absolutely 🔥 and the huitlacoche quesadilla. The mole is forever imprinted on my soul!
Max Rose
Our Espírience was made particularly pleasant by Ericas fantastic service.
The restaurant is tastefully decorated and has a great atmosphere and many nods to Mexican culture including Calaveras.
The food menu is vast, with plentiful options for all dietary requirements. I had the birria tacos and a side of black beans, all of which were exquisite. They also have Mexican Coke which I understand is made with cane sugar instead. I couldn’t tell the difference but am not an oficiando since I rarely have Coke. I am not surprised at the quality due to the proximity to the Mexican border, which perhaps surprisingly reaches further north than the location of New Orleans.
There were no Jarritos but Erica insightfully pointed out that here such drinks are available in many corner stores.
There are a range of non alcoholic drinks (namely cocktails) which are delicious, and form a great set of options to pick from.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Art Weitz
Excellent dinner! Everything is gluten free (except for the beer) and the fish tacos were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Jeffery
This was our first time here. I absolutely loved it. It is very cozy and comfortable. I had the tempura fish tacos, and one pulled pork taco. My wife had the marinated steak tacos, and one crispy shrimp taco. We also had the creole queso. All of it was delicious!
Great food, service, portions. Unique atmosphere and location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Purvi Parikh
I was told they cater to the local. Bland food. I ended up only ordering a drink and some guacamole. Just eat a plain avocado from home. Not authentic nor good taste. Service was good as the servers and bartenders were very nice and honest. Service is amazing hence the stars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
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Food looked good but wasnt fresh, and taste was off Servers were borderline food I would recommend you go to basically any other w restaurant in town
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Ulises Gonzalez
A Hidden Gem in NOLA – Espíritu Delivers Beyond Expectations
Espíritu is a true revelation in the heart of New Orleans. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, inviting, and full of character. Zari, the bartender, was incredibly knowledgeable—especially about Sotol and Mezcal. Her passion and expertise elevated our entire experience and introduced us to flavor profiles we’d never encountered before.
But the real surprise? The food. It’s unlike anything we’ve tasted—even after trying gourmet Mexican cuisine across Texas in cities like San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas. Espíritu’s dishes are bold, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition, yet they bring something entirely new to the table.
The flavors are squeezed (intensely concentrated and vibrant), and the mole? Absolutely heavenly—rich, complex, and unforgettable. It’s clear the kitchen is driven by love and mastery.
Espíritu has officially surpassed all my previous favorites. If you're in NOLA and appreciate authentic Mexican cuisine with a gourmet twist, this place is a must-visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jeremy le
Ordered take out and it was charged 20% tip already onto the bill. Food was also not good so there’s insult to injury, wouldn’t recommend
Nice place, spent week in LA, nice to have another food option
Love this place! Was so glad we found it, a taste of Mexico. Would highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great drinks and food and our bartender/server Zari was a blast with recs and jokes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Finally made it! Lots of GF options - almost everything! Crawfish queso and Ceviche. Missed a pic of the tempura shrimp tacos.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great menu! Great atmosphere! Ordered Chile Relleno which was served with rice. Not a lot of flavor 😕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
The food was Amazing. Went back the same day for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Slightly delayed review but who cares. While I no longer live in New Orleans, this is one of my favorite places I’d been to. I still dream of my dinner from NYE 2022 🤤 I believe it was a rabbit mole, which was absolutely 🔥 and the huitlacoche quesadilla. The mole is forever imprinted on my soul!
Our Espírience was made particularly pleasant by Ericas fantastic service.
The restaurant is tastefully decorated and has a great atmosphere and many nods to Mexican culture including Calaveras.
The food menu is vast, with plentiful options for all dietary requirements. I had the birria tacos and a side of black beans, all of which were exquisite. They also have Mexican Coke which I understand is made with cane sugar instead. I couldn’t tell the difference but am not an oficiando since I rarely have Coke. I am not surprised at the quality due to the proximity to the Mexican border, which perhaps surprisingly reaches further north than the location of New Orleans.
There were no Jarritos but Erica insightfully pointed out that here such drinks are available in many corner stores.
There are a range of non alcoholic drinks (namely cocktails) which are delicious, and form a great set of options to pick from.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent dinner! Everything is gluten free (except for the beer) and the fish tacos were great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first time here. I absolutely loved it. It is very cozy and comfortable. I had the tempura fish tacos, and one pulled pork taco. My wife had the marinated steak tacos, and one crispy shrimp taco. We also had the creole queso. All of it was delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food, service, portions. Unique atmosphere and location
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was told they cater to the local. Bland food. I ended up only ordering a drink and some guacamole. Just eat a plain avocado from home. Not authentic nor good taste. Service was good as the servers and bartenders were very nice and honest.
Service is amazing hence the stars.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Food looked good but wasnt fresh, and taste was off
Servers were borderline food
I would recommend you go to basically any other w restaurant in town
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
A Hidden Gem in NOLA – Espíritu Delivers Beyond Expectations
Espíritu is a true revelation in the heart of New Orleans. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, inviting, and full of character. Zari, the bartender, was incredibly knowledgeable—especially about Sotol and Mezcal. Her passion and expertise elevated our entire experience and introduced us to flavor profiles we’d never encountered before.
But the real surprise? The food. It’s unlike anything we’ve tasted—even after trying gourmet Mexican cuisine across Texas in cities like San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas. Espíritu’s dishes are bold, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition, yet they bring something entirely new to the table.
The flavors are squeezed (intensely concentrated and vibrant), and the mole? Absolutely heavenly—rich, complex, and unforgettable. It’s clear the kitchen is driven by love and mastery.
Espíritu has officially surpassed all my previous favorites. If you're in NOLA and appreciate authentic Mexican cuisine with a gourmet twist, this place is a must-visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered take out and it was charged 20% tip already onto the bill. Food was also not good so there’s insult to injury, wouldn’t recommend
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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