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El Gato Negro
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
French Quarter, 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, 2015Get 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, 2019Great 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, 2013Try the Ceviche....made right at your table. Don't forget the Carrot and Lime Margarita.....sounds strange, but incredibly delicious!!!
- Adam W.March 4, 2015Tableside guacamole, aged skirt steak burrito, habanero salsa, michelada, great service. Impressed me, an Arizona native raised on Mexican food.
Aerin ThereJanuary 3, 2017We really enjoyed the Blood of Devil Margarita made with Serrano tequila. Spicy!
Robert EnglishAugust 10, 2013Try the Filet Mignon Quesadillas and the table-side Guacamole. The freshly made Margaritas are also excellent.
Deepak PrabhakarDecember 27, 2013Get the carne asada with both the mushroom salsa and the sautéed mushrooms. Spicy and amazing- RobinJanuary 1, 2011tasty flavored mojitos, yummy fish tacos, lovely staff. and don't forget the made-to-order guacamole!
Kristi RuskuskiMarch 8, 2012food was great! We waited awhile for our food but then they brought us a free round of drinks! Pineapple cilantro margarita was yummy!
Bobby WitcherDecember 29, 2013The filet mignón tacos and the chicken breast enchiladas are excellent!
- Gambit New OrleansSeptember 4, 2012Gambit's Best of New Orleans Readers' Poll 2012 Winner: Best Mexican Restaurant Read more
Breakfast is good too, especially with a Margarita. Saturday and Sunday until 11.
Andrea ManionMarch 8, 2012Best Mexican restaurant ever ! Guac and carnita burritos soooo good ! Must try!
WATERMELON MARGARITA! By far, the BEST margarita I have ever had in my life. No joke.
Food is good but I'm usually enticed to go here for the margaritas
Jeremy S.April 4, 2013$1 extra for each taco topping and $1.75 for more salsa?! This place really nickel and dimes you.
Danielo RojasAugust 26, 2010Egg the haters! This place was awesome! Have the mohito. It's like your favorite drink on steroids!
Stephanie SuraDecember 14, 2010watch out for the baggie of water above the door as u walk in... I heard it falls on the drunkest person in the group;)
Paola MckeeMarch 12, 2017Margs 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.
This isn't a 'juice bar'. Its a Mexican restaurant with good margaritas.
Michelle GNovember 18, 2009Go to El Gato Negro. Gawk at tourists in the French Market and be sure to try their house margaritas on the back patio
Awesome place... First round of chips n salsa r freeee
Carolyn MantiaMarch 25, 2013Service was not great this trip nor was the food, this used to be one of my favorite places
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- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(504) 525-9752
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