21 Best Latin American Restaurants in New Orleans

Mayas | Nuevo Latino Cocina Latin American • $$
2027 Magazine St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Black Bean and Chorizo Empanadas
Complimentary Chips and Salsa
Jamaican Curried Shrimp
Lechon Roasted Pork
Chips and Guacamole
Seafood Guacamole
Paella Valenciana
Seafood Tostones
Sweet Plantains
Cuban Egg Rolls

“Great ambiance and exquisite food. Joshua made our night very special with his great service. Un lugar muy elegante, tranquilo y lejos del bullicio de la ciudad. Highly recommended 🥰“

4.7 Superb110 Reviews
Habana Outpost Cuban • $
1040 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Tostones Guacamole Dip and Catfish Taco
Eggplant Al Pastor Taco
Grilled Mexican Corn
Chicken Quesadilla
Vegan Grilled Corn
Guac Plantain Bowl
Nachos with Shrimp
Eggplant Nachos
Grilled Chicken
Cuban Sandwich

“Found this gem of a spot and what a delicious first meal of our trip! Shrimp taco, steak taco, pork taco, quesadilla- all were SO good! We all left the table satisfied! We sat outside and enjoyed people watching while we ate. The patio was comfortable and had so much to see.“

4.4 Superb193 Reviews
Tia Maria's Kitchen Honduran • $
2931 Tulane Ave Unit A, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Veggie Soup with Rice Red Beans and Tortillas
Desayuno Campesino Typical Honduran Breakfast
Breakfast Pupusas with Eggs over Easy
Pupusa Sandwiches and Breakfast Tacos
Copy of Maduros Con Frijoles Y Crema
Bistec Encebollado Steak with Onions
Chicken Enchiladas De Pollo
Copy of Pupusas De La Casa
Copy of Desayuno Campesino
Copy of Pupusa Sandwich

“Eaten here several times and I keep coming back because everything is delicious. Staff is friendly and happy to explain the cuisine to the unfamiliar. Price is right too.“

4.7 Superb166 Reviews
Brasa South American Steakhouse Latin American
365 Canal St Ste. 220, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Red and Green Churro Sauce
Brazilian Skirt Steak
Fries and Verte Sauce
Roasted Cauliflower
Brasa Burger
Lobster Roll
Caesar Salad
Panna Cotta
Empanadas
Escargot

“*5/5 Stars! Unparalleled Excellence!* Brasa continues to impress! Our recent visit showcased exceptional service, culinary mastery, and an intimate ambiance. *Highlights* - Rob, our outstanding waiter, delivered personalized attention and expert recommendations. - Dishes were artistically presented, bursting with flavors. - Wine pairings elevated the dining experience. *A Consistent Favorite!* Brasa remains our go-to destination for special occasions. Rob's dedication and the culinary team's creativity ensure an unforgettable evening. *Highly Recommended!*“

4.6 Superb134 Reviews
Mister Oso Tacos • $$
601 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Brussel Sprout Salad
Pistachio Guacamole
Fried Chicken Tacos
Smoked Potato Taco
Watermelon Ceviche
Chicken Empanadas
Breakfast Tacos
Mojo Pork Taco
Smoked Chicken

“Yes there are a lot of brunch options in this city, but you can't beat bottomless mimosas, live dj, confetti cannon, SPARKLERS YALL SPARKLERS. Also CLEAN BATHROOMS--YALL!!! PUT MISTER OSO ON YOUR LIST! The food, the vibe, the people. <3 would recommend RSVP'ing ahead of time cause they fill up fast. Oh I forgot to mention they also do bottomless margs??“

4.4 Superb271 Reviews
Baru Bistro & Tapas Caribbean • $$
3700 Magazine St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Yuca Fries & Salsa Rosada
Patacones & Chimichurri
Octopus with Chorizo
Carnita Skewer Tapas
Shrimp & Mango Salad
Arepas Con Lechon
Chuzos De Entraña
Tiradito del Día
Gambas Al Ajillo
Octopus Tiradito

“The octopus is amazing! My first time eating it and they nailed how to make chargrilled octopus!“

4.6 Superb64 Reviews
La Macarena Pupuseria & Latin Cafe Latin American • $$
8120 Hampson St Ste H, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Jumbo Spanish Garlic Shrimp
Carne Asada with Triple Jumbo Shrimp
Grilled Chicken Breast with Shrimp
Famous La Macarena Guacamole
Housemade Guacamole & Chips
Ropa Vieja Carne Deshilada
Salvadoran Chicken Tamale
Yuca Frita Con Chicharron
Central American Breakfast
Tamale & Pupusa Platter

“The food was fantastic and the owner was great! Definitely check this place out for some of the best latin food you'll have!“

4.7 Superb216 Reviews
TACOS LA FORTALEZA 1 Latin American • $$
8600 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans

“The food was creative and tasty. The cocktail were next level. They tasted delicious and the presentation is everything. My server Edward fantastic. We was attentive when required and was knowledgeable about the menu. I will ask for him the next time. Thank you Edward“

5 Superb7 Reviews
Nolé Special Events Venue Latin American • $$
2001 St Charles Ave, New Orleans

“We hosted a birthday party for my mother at Nolé Special Events Venue for 60 guests and found this to be the perfect New Orleans venue. Rachel and team were great to work with. The food, atmosphere, drinks, decor were amazing. The birthday girls were delighted with the party.“

4 Good4 Reviews
Plucku NOLA Latin American •
435 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans
3 Average2 Reviews
El Rinconcito Latin American • $
216 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa

“Cute hole in the wall place for basic Mexican and Central American food. I ate at the bar and my server was probably the owner she was a sweet older lady. Soccer and Spanish language tv shows playing. Juke box you can play. Pool table. Serves till late.“

3.3 Good19 Reviews
Empanola Bakery • $
7321 Freret St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Peruvian Empanada
Beef Argentina Empanada
Spinach & Artichoke
Impossible Empanada
Chorizo Empanadas
Crawfish Empanada
Crawfish Etouffee
Beef Argentina

“The most delicious empanadas!!! The Asian Dumpling was our favorite. 100% highly recommend!!“

4.6 Superb49 Reviews
DINE IN – TAKE OUT – CATERING Caterers • $
2931 Tulane Ave, New Orleans

“Eaten here several times and I keep coming back because everything is delicious. Staff is friendly and happy to explain the cuisine to the unfamiliar. Price is right too.“

4.5 Superb41 Reviews
Fajita Restaurant y pupuseria Mexican • $
2106 Behrman Hwy, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Taquitos Dorados Golden Brown Tacos
Arena with Fruit Jugos Y Licuados
Yuca Con Chicharron
Pupusas Pastelitos
Pollo Con Tajadas
Crepas Dulces
Quesa Birria
Omellette
Sancocho
Sandwich

“Let me get by saying this is one of the cutest little restaurants I’ve ever seen. It was really cozy. I started with the carrot and orange juice while I waited on my food and it was so delicious. The staff was super friendly and kept me company while I waited on my order. I’m at Maria the owners daughters who are super sweet, Angelica helped me with figuring out what I wanted to order, Irbiana brought the food out to me, well, Natalie and Beberlin cashed me out. Everything looks so good online and so were the reviews so I ordered a bunch of different things … pictures coming shortly :)“

4.3 Superb28 Reviews
Taqueria el obraje Fast Food • $
2098 S Derbigny St, New Orleans

“Great food and reasonable prices“

5 Superb3 Reviews
16

Carmo

Carmo Seafood • $$
527 Julia St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Tico Tico Coconut Bean Soup
Broken Noodle Salad
Rice and Beans Dish
Peruvian Ceviche
Mofongo Relleno
Creole Avocado
Vegan Ceviche
Pão De Queijo
Vegan Sausage
Carmo Salad

“The Carmo salad was fresh with a delicious dressing. Daily rice and beans were perfectly flavored and extremely filling. I suggest splitting them so you can try more dishes!
Plenty of vegetarian options and they were happy to leave it off of other dishes if we wanted. The bread service was worth adding on too!

Vegetarian options: Plenty of options and many of the dishes were easy to request without meat!“

4.2 Good181 Reviews
Tasty Treat Restaurant Food Trucks • $$
1900 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans

“love the place the Best food a host hospitality in Louisiana give them a try you won't be able to let fo the best food in the Big eazy“

3 Average2 Reviews
18

Pete's

Pete's Gastropubs • $$
444 St Charles Ave, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Farm Eggs Breakfast

“Thank You for the mystery cocktail for the Napoleon Parade! It was yummy!“

3.9 Good18 Reviews
Coco Hut Carribean Restaurant Caribbean • $
2515 Bayou Rd, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Steam Cabbage

“I was finally able to scratch that Jamaican food itch(mostly) that I'd been craving. Not sure why it took me so long to make it over here as I frequent several other businesses in the area. As such I came to my senses and stopped by on a nice afternoon for lunch. I kept it basic with the jerk chicken plate and their crawfish stuffed plantain. I was thinking it would be something similar to mufongo, but they were completely different. Super tasty little cups Caribbean crawfish joy. Then there was the massive jerk chicken plate that seemed like it had half a chicken worth of food plus. I was advised to stick with the mild as the hot is extremely hot, but I'm morbidly curious after my 1st try. The mild did have a decent amount of heat, but nothing I would consider spicy. But I know once you start adding scotch bonnets things can quickly escalate. And I don't know if the greens were callaloo or not, but they were delicious. It was nice out so I was able to sit at one of their patio tables and take in the fact that a week earlier it was snowmeggedeon here. The service was outstanding, you could literally feel the warmth and love walking in. It was like walking into my Aunt's kitchen when I was little, 'Hey beybey, you need anything, what can I get for?'. Kids walking home from school would stop in and say hi! I'm holding that 5th star hostage until I can get one of those patties. I'm still craving one and they were unfortunately out of them. They're cash or payment apps only, no credit/debit cards.

Kid-friendliness: Very much so

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a small ramp and not a step at the entrance.“

4 Good39 Reviews
Santa Fe Mexican • $$
3201 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla De Pollo Chicken Enchiladas
Crawfish Empanadas
Fajita Taco Salad
Chips and Salsa
Seafood Pasta
Garlic Shrimp
House Salad
Tuna Tartar
Pulled Pork
Fish Tacos

“Great eating!! B please try this place“

4 Good93 Reviews
Los Catrachos Restaurant Honduran • $
3001 Tulane Ave, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Pollo Con Tajadas Chicken with Sliced Plantains
Casamiento Rice and Beans
Fried Green Banana Chips
Baleada Con Salchicha
Camarones Rancheros
Pechuga A la Plancha
Baleada Con Chorizo
Simple Baleada
Pescado Frito
Lomo Saltado

“Excellent food... Unbelievably affordable. I live close and order frequently. Discovering that they had an English version of their menu made dinner time less surprising but I've enjoyed everything I've ended up with. Always fresh and authentic , generous portions. And Its easy to get full on around $10...even their steak and shrimp dishes are $12-13. Can't recommend it enough...“

3.8 Good75 Reviews

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