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El Gato Negro

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

French Quarter, New Orleans

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El Gato Negro

7.7^/10

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Ranked #5 for margaritas in New Orleans
"The pineapple cilantro margarita is amazing"(4 Tips)
"Tableside guacamole, aged skirt steak burrito, habanero salsa,..."(2 Tips)
"Crab claw tacos, the skirt steak and the queso fundido are amazing."(2 Tips)
"tasty flavored mojitos, yummy fish tacos, lovely staff."(7 Tips)

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Nate EllisDecember 31, 2015
Get the mixed meat plate (I'm forgetting the name of it). Here's a pic of it half eaten. It was pretty much gone before I could take my phone out. The meats were so delicious and cooked to perfection
C SApril 22, 2019
Great Mexican food in the French Quarter. Crab claw tacos, the skirt steak and the queso fundido are amazing. Their margaritas are also very good.
Sherri MansfieldAugust 8, 2013
Try the Ceviche....made right at your table. Don't forget the Carrot and Lime Margarita.....sounds strange, but incredibly delicious!!!
Adam W.March 4, 2015
Tableside guacamole, aged skirt steak burrito, habanero salsa, michelada, great service. Impressed me, an Arizona native raised on Mexican food.
Aerin ThereJanuary 3, 2017
We really enjoyed the Blood of Devil Margarita made with Serrano tequila. Spicy!
RobinJanuary 1, 2011
tasty flavored mojitos, yummy fish tacos, lovely staff. and don't forget the made-to-order guacamole!
Deepak PrabhakarDecember 27, 2013
Get the carne asada with both the mushroom salsa and the sautéed mushrooms. Spicy and amazing
Robert EnglishAugust 10, 2013
Try the Filet Mignon Quesadillas and the table-side Guacamole. The freshly made Margaritas are also excellent.
evangelina ornelasOctober 8, 2016
You cannot come here without eating the stuffed avocados!!!!!
Kristi RuskuskiMarch 8, 2012
food was great! We waited awhile for our food but then they brought us a free round of drinks! Pineapple cilantro margarita was yummy!
Gambit New OrleansAugust 27, 2013
Gambit's Best of New Orleans: Best Mexican restaurant Read more
Bobby WitcherDecember 29, 2013
The filet mignón tacos and the chicken breast enchiladas are excellent!
Cami WrightMarch 26, 2016
best fajitas ive ever had
Gambit New OrleansSeptember 4, 2012
Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2012 Winner: Best Mexican Restaurant Read more
AKBAugust 18, 2012
Breakfast is good too, especially with a Margarita. Saturday and Sunday until 11.
Andrea ManionMarch 8, 2012
Best Mexican restaurant ever ! Guac and carnita burritos soooo good ! Must try!
Ange MSeptember 8, 2012
Been here 10+ times
WATERMELON MARGARITA! By far, the BEST margarita I have ever had in my life. No joke.
Megan BrownApril 18, 2013
Salsa sampler! Yum. Hold on its spicey!
Eliana ZaragozaFebruary 13, 2013
Best Mexican food I've ever had. Chicken quesadilla. Perfect
Robin HebertJune 20, 2013
The stuff Pablono Pepper is the best! The sauce is amazing!
rahblahAugust 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Food is good but I'm usually enticed to go here for the margaritas
Jessica KilbyMarch 2, 2014
Try the pineapple and cilantro top shelf margarita!
Jeremy S.April 4, 2013
$1 extra for each taco topping and $1.75 for more salsa?! This place really nickel and dimes you.
Steven MelendezNovember 19, 2015
Great meat and seafood dishes
Danielo RojasAugust 26, 2010
Egg the haters! This place was awesome! Have the mohito. It's like your favorite drink on steroids!
Megan KrummAugust 21, 2014
Pineapple cilantro margarita!!
Jim CabralAugust 9, 2014
Good value. Tasty margaritas.
Amanda BellMay 22, 2017
Average Tex-Mex fare. Great tequila selection and good customer service.
Hunter KerleyMarch 5, 2014
Very very good food. Get the queso.
Stephanie SuraDecember 14, 2010
watch out for the baggie of water above the door as u walk in... I heard it falls on the drunkest person in the group;)
Anne WalkerJanuary 16, 2018
Amazing stuffed avocado!
Claudia SchumacherMarch 16, 2014
Been here 10+ times
They carry Pierde Almas and Alipus mezcals!
Leslie KernJanuary 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Delicious pineapple cilantro margarita!
Paola MckeeMarch 12, 2017
Margs are too sweet and leave a syrupy sugary coat in your mouth. Food is not authentic or even close to Tex-mex. Overrated. Sadly no Mexico authenticity here. So many better places.
Marissa AlexisDecember 2, 2011
Delicious guacamole made fresh right at your table!
Sara CarissimiJanuary 6, 2012
The quesadillas are delicious! Everything is amazing!
Patricia VillalobosDecember 17, 2011
Great food and very friendly service. Love this place.
Teresa WilliamsApril 10, 2017
Spicy Margaritas 👌👌
Jody RozasAugust 12, 2012
Been here 10+ times
This isn't a 'juice bar'. Its a Mexican restaurant with good margaritas.
Brandon HMarch 18, 2012
The pineapple cilantro margarita is amazing
KenJuly 22, 2012
Some of the best tacos I've ever had.
Michelle GNovember 18, 2009
Go to El Gato Negro. Gawk at tourists in the French Market and be sure to try their house margaritas on the back patio
Craig TrentecostaMarch 12, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Awesome place... First round of chips n salsa r freeee
AD DelgeezyDecember 23, 2018
Good tacos
Rick DavisFebruary 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The best in the city
Matt PatinOctober 13, 2010
The queso is awesome.... Great tequila selection too!
Candice CorumNovember 24, 2012
Margaritas are delicious!!
Dorian BennettSeptember 4, 2012
Shrimp fajita
Jason T. RamosDecember 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
This place is amazing. Prob my fav restaurant.
Carolyn MantiaMarch 25, 2013
Service was not great this trip nor was the food, this used to be one of my favorite places

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