Uh oh new hot spot!!!This is seriously one of the best meals I've ever had. These guys know what's up, and the WINE, so good. Make your reservation now before it gets hard to get a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Stevens
This was a phenomenal dining experience at every level. The tasting was 85pp which is well worth it. The beef tongue was the best I've ever had, it was wildly tender. The tuna steak was similarly killer. Every dish was top notch. (Full disclosure the quail had the feet and my wife was off put, however I didn't mind). The staff was attentive, helpful, and warm. A strong recommend in a city that is already dense with great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting
Ben Marcus
Best meal we had in NOLA - great wine parings. Knowledgeable server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting, Pairing
greyfox mmu
An amazing experience through and through. I have never experienced better wine pairings or such an intensely thought put tasting menu. I cannot give a higher recommendation for anyone looking for a unique and delicious culinary
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carrie Ann Baade
We truly enjoyed the pairing menu which added so much to the offering. The gluten free option was creative and inventive. The artistry of the presentation and the textures of the food were opulent. Hannah is an intelligent and thoughtful server. We will certainly be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine Rivera
Lengua Madre by chef Ana Castro is true Mexican taken to a new level! Such an enjoyable experience, and the wine pairing is perfect!
JOANNA SABLE
Chef Ana is a master at f flavour balance and wickedly creative combinations. Using classic dishes but making them her own along with local ingredients makes for a winning treat. Cocktails are great to pair with as is a small but creative wine list. Room is stark but works. Service is friendly and very informative. A
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cocktail Pairings, Blue Crab Avocado with Crickets, Pepper Stuffed with Chocolate, Octopus, Tostada with Mixed Roasted Peppers, Tasting, Watermelon Lime Granita, Risotto, Cinnamon Flan, Popcorn, Shrimp Broth, Sope Huitlacocha Chevre Borage Epazota, Ponchatoula Strawberry Sorbet, Tilefish Gordal Olive Pepian Hoka Santa Shishito, Tamale, Diver Scallops with Lima Beans in Vanilla and Camomile, Tostada with Fried Crickets, Steak Tartare, Pairing
Adam Ellis
This place tries (and fails) to be an avant-garde Mexican tasting experience. The result is a series of very small, expensive, and woefully bland snacks. The one exception is the rice bowl, which was excellent. I look forward to the rebrand because the current situation isn’t worth anyone’s time or
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Caroline Ennis
bizarre setup, very expensive, and -- sorry -- faintly disgusting food. The pork chop was very chewy, the texture on the hibiscus/masa made me gag a little and the texture/flavor of the squash tres leches has me still feeling queasy hours later. Also for a 400.00 bill a seat on a stool at a bar with no back is a real choice. I'm semi convinced the people raving over this are trolling.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Cameron Nave
Very low key spot. Actually had trouble finding the door. Once inside, warmly greeted and sat at the bar. Interesting selection of spirits and cocktails. Each course was outstanding as well as the wine pairings. Great service and value. Will be back with more guest next time I'm in NOLA.
Loved sitting at the bar! Food, wine, and service was fab.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting, Pairing
Cathy Bonner
I was so looking forward to trying this new restaurant our bill for 2 people was 450$$$$$$ and the tasting was basically tacos 3 ways a pork chop and gelatin for desert. The wine pairing was undrinkable and they should have taken it off our bill! I have never had such horrible wine! I am so sorry our waitress was great and knowledgeable...as you can be for creative new verbage for tacos or excuse me masa
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Janine D.
If I could give more stars , I would!! Fantastic experience at Lengua Madre in New Orleans. Owned by Chef Ana Castro, she brings generations of delicious dishes to her restaurant. It is a Chef's Table style restaurant. Reservations are required. Seating is limited in this intimate setting. The dinner is a 5 course meal, with an optional wine pairing for an additional fee. Our menu was a showcase for their housemade masa. The menu changes seasonally and is not made known in advance. I will tell you however, that everything is interesting on your palate and delicious!!The service is impeccable...each dish explained fully. Dishes delivered and removed with elegant precision. Careful attention is paid to allergies and dietary needs. If you are looking for an upscale dining adventure, look no further!$$$$. Street parking.
AnnaPaul Lynch
Intimate spot with fantastic and unique dishes! The wine pairings were perfect...went well with the outstanding creativity! Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting
Susie A.
Awesome experience-you need to go before they close at the end of the year! I've been wanting to try Lengua Madre forever and other things kept getting in the way but I finally made it!!! Michael was our server and he was fantastic! He was so detailed with explaining each course! Even thinking about it today, I'm having a hard time picking my favorite course!! The wine pairings were awesome-I had several wines that I would typically avoid (like a moscato) that blew me away! Lengua Madre is also very conscientious of dietary accommodations/restrictions. I wish I was eating all of this again right now!!
Uh oh new hot spot!!!This is seriously one of the best meals I've ever had. These guys know what's up, and the WINE, so good. Make your reservation now before it gets hard to get a table.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a phenomenal dining experience at every level. The tasting was 85pp which is well worth it. The beef tongue was the best I've ever had, it was wildly tender. The tuna steak was similarly killer. Every dish was top notch. (Full disclosure the quail had the feet and my wife was off put, however I didn't mind). The staff was attentive, helpful, and warm. A strong recommend in a city that is already dense with great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting
Best meal we had in NOLA - great wine parings. Knowledgeable server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting, Pairing
An amazing experience through and through. I have never experienced better wine pairings or such an intensely thought put tasting menu. I cannot give a higher recommendation for anyone looking for a unique and delicious culinary
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We truly enjoyed the pairing menu which added so much to the offering. The gluten free option was creative and inventive. The artistry of the presentation and the textures of the food were opulent. Hannah is an intelligent and thoughtful server. We will certainly be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lengua Madre by chef Ana Castro is true Mexican taken to a new level! Such an enjoyable experience, and the wine pairing is perfect!
Chef Ana is a master at f flavour balance and wickedly creative combinations. Using classic dishes but making them her own along with local ingredients makes for a winning treat. Cocktails are great to pair with as is a small but creative wine list. Room is stark but works. Service is friendly and very informative. A
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cocktail Pairings, Blue Crab Avocado with Crickets, Pepper Stuffed with Chocolate, Octopus, Tostada with Mixed Roasted Peppers, Tasting, Watermelon Lime Granita, Risotto, Cinnamon Flan, Popcorn, Shrimp Broth, Sope Huitlacocha Chevre Borage Epazota, Ponchatoula Strawberry Sorbet, Tilefish Gordal Olive Pepian Hoka Santa Shishito, Tamale, Diver Scallops with Lima Beans in Vanilla and Camomile, Tostada with Fried Crickets, Steak Tartare, Pairing
This place tries (and fails) to be an avant-garde Mexican tasting experience. The result is a series of very small, expensive, and woefully bland snacks. The one exception is the rice bowl, which was excellent. I look forward to the rebrand because the current situation isn’t worth anyone’s time or
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
bizarre setup, very expensive, and -- sorry -- faintly disgusting food. The pork chop was very chewy, the texture on the hibiscus/masa made me gag a little and the texture/flavor of the squash tres leches has me still feeling queasy hours later. Also for a 400.00 bill a seat on a stool at a bar with no back is a real choice. I'm semi convinced the people raving over this are trolling.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Very low key spot. Actually had trouble finding the door. Once inside, warmly greeted and sat at the bar. Interesting selection of spirits and cocktails. Each course was outstanding as well as the wine pairings. Great service and value. Will be back with more guest next time I'm in NOLA.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pairing
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Loved sitting at the bar! Food, wine, and service was fab.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting, Pairing
I was so looking forward to trying this new restaurant our bill for 2 people was 450$$$$$$ and the tasting was basically tacos 3 ways a pork chop and gelatin for desert. The wine pairing was undrinkable and they should have taken it off our bill! I have never had such horrible wine! I am so sorry our waitress was great and knowledgeable...as you can be for creative new verbage for tacos or excuse me masa
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
If I could give more stars , I would!! Fantastic experience at Lengua Madre in New Orleans. Owned by Chef Ana Castro, she brings generations of delicious dishes to her restaurant. It is a Chef's Table style restaurant. Reservations are required. Seating is limited in this intimate setting. The dinner is a 5 course meal, with an optional wine pairing for an additional fee. Our menu was a showcase for their housemade masa. The menu changes seasonally and is not made known in advance. I will tell you however, that everything is interesting on your palate and delicious!!The service is impeccable...each dish explained fully. Dishes delivered and removed with elegant precision. Careful attention is paid to allergies and dietary needs. If you are looking for an upscale dining adventure, look no further!$$$$. Street parking.
Intimate spot with fantastic and unique dishes! The wine pairings were perfect...went well with the outstanding creativity! Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tasting
Awesome experience-you need to go before they close at the end of the year! I've been wanting to try Lengua Madre forever and other things kept getting in the way but I finally made it!!! Michael was our server and he was fantastic! He was so detailed with explaining each course! Even thinking about it today, I'm having a hard time picking my favorite course!! The wine pairings were awesome-I had several wines that I would typically avoid (like a moscato) that blew me away! Lengua Madre is also very conscientious of dietary accommodations/restrictions. I wish I was eating all of this again right now!!