Queen Trini Lisa
$ • Caribbean, VeganAbout Queen Trini Lisa
Customers' Favorites
BBQ Jerk Chicken with Cabbage Plantains and Rice and Peas
Fried Swai with Cabbage Plantains and Rice and Peas
BBQ Jerk Chicken Plate with Curry Chicken
Combo Plate Curry and BBQ Jerk Chicken
Rice and Peas Coconut Milk Tree Nuts
Jerk Chicken and Cabbage
Coco Bread Fish Sandwich
Island Stir Fry Cabbage
BBQ Jerk Chicken Side
Doubles Without Bread
Queen Trini Lisa Reviews
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The delicious authentic food and excellent customer service.
The food is amazing! It’s authentic and delicious. And the owner is so nice, she greeted us with a big smile. I can’t wait to eat there again!
Absolutely delicious!!! The BBQ jerk chicken was so tender, the sides and the fish sandwich on coco bread were amazing! Can’t wait to go back!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2 - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 2 - 8PM |
| Thursday | 2 - 8PM |
| Friday | 2 - 8PM |
| Saturday | 1 - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Queen Trini Lisa is a beloved restaurant that has become a staple in New Orleans' Mid-City area since its opening in 2022. Known for its unique charm and rich Caribbean-inspired cuisine, the restaurant is housed in a converted house, creating a welcoming, family-like atmosphere for guests.
The menu at Queen Trini Lisa features unpretentious yet delicious dishes, such as oxtails, doubles, fish, and BBQ jerk chicken. Guests have praised the food for its satisfying crunch, rich flavors, and the way it sticks to the bone. The fish sandwich, in particular, has been highly recommended as a must-try item. Many visitors have also enjoyed the Doubles, which are fresh, well-seasoned, and served with a cucumber topping and hot scotch bonnet pepper hot sauce. The vegan plate, with greens, rice and peas, cabbage, and plantain, has also received praise for its flavor and freshness.
The staff at Queen Trini Lisa are warm and personable, adding to the overall welcoming ambiance of the restaurant. Customers have described the team as friendly, excited about their food and restaurant, making each visit feel special. One visitor shared that the experience felt like dining in someone's own kitchen, with the owner and cook being especially friendly and accommodating.
With its exceptional hospitality, delicious and authentic Caribbean-style cuisine, and unique charm, Queen Trini Lisa is a future institution of New Orleans that is not to be missed. Guests have highlighted the restaurant's welcoming environment, generous portions, and the overall feeling of being transported to the islands through the flavors and atmosphere. Whether enjoying a combo plate with jerk chicken and curry chicken served with rice and peas and cabbage, or grabbing doubles to go, visitors consistently find the food to be flavorful, homemade, and cooked with love.