Reviews for Lengua Madre in New Orleans, LA
We booked our reservation after seeing that a large food publication named Lengua Madre one of the 50 best restaurants in the... country. I’d say they are probably in my personal top 3! It was a one of a kind experience that was so wonderful, we’ll bebooking reservations when we visit New Orleans again. The staff were incredibly gracious and kind, as well as knowledgeableabout the food offerings and the beverages/cocktails. We learned a lot about traditional Mexican cuisine and enjoyed ourselvesand had wonderful conversations with our server, who gave us so much insight into the ingredients and preparation of the foodand answered all our questions in detail. This was truly a joy and if you’re looking for a small plate, tasting menu typeatmosphere, this is the place! The vibe a very warm and relaxing and we love that the restaurant supports their employees accessto healthcare and paid time off through a 5% surcharge, which we were more than happy to pay! Great folks here and some of thebest food you’ll ever eat! Make sure to order coffee after dinner, mine came with little churros! Read more
It’s a dinner and show for sure. A perfectly well balanced dinner. The staff were very knowledgeable and super accommodating.... Sometimes I get worried about coursed meals with way too much meat or an abundance of food, this was just the perfect pace for adate night. Not to mention the dining room atmosphere. Shrimp broth was just a bomb of Unami, the duck was perfect cook withthat amazing mole sauce. The highlight for me was the crab dumpling dish, it was creamy, rich, cheesy and the sauce just cutsthru it all. I think overall Id love to come back and see what else they do. Didn’t get to drink much but wine list lookedgood. Read more
You may miss this place from the outside at first, but once you enter - get ready to be amazed by the flavors and the beauty of... simple ingredients! The wine pairing is probably the best value we’ve ever experienced and worked beautifully with all thecourses. Hope the menu changes often so we can get back! Read more
This truly was the best meal of my life! I had the pleasure of going to Mexico City last year where my tastebuds were awaken and... placed in awe. The chef being from Mexico City and living in New Orleans is the best combination in the world. I cannot wait tocome back. The memories that were made that night with your food will last a lifetime. Read more
A small intimate space to enjoy a finely curated tasting menu. We had a group of 4 people, and 2 of us loved basically every... dish, but the other 2 were not as in to seafood, so they didn't. I loved it. But if you want to go, just be aware that itcould be pretty seafood centric, since the menu isn't advertised I figured I would warn people. This was the first "MexicanInspired" tasting menu I have had, and the flavors were excellent, the biggest standout was the Cauliflower with a Mole Blanco.The other dishes were nice though as well. You can check the pix for what we had, but if you are in to tasting menus and wantsomething a bit different, try this place out. Price was reasonable I think as well at $70 for the tasting. Read more
Truly one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. Each dish was so well thought out and executed; we loved to hear what... was in each course before we were served. Never have I been so excited to have someone else cook for me! Absolutely recommendfor the adventurous eater. Read more
Very happy to give a try to this new restaurant. We wanted to have a nice dinner in NOLA for a weekend trip and read about this... place on NYT. The food and the service surpassed expectations. Wine pairing was very creative. Another thing that i really likedabout this place is that the service has a family vibe and you see what is going on in the kitchen, makes you feel a personalconnection to the place. Read more
Interesting modernist concept of a Mexican Tasting Menu. Upon entry, you are. greeted by a pink hallway and led into the dining... room, with a combination of table and bar seating. The open kitchen dazzles, and one wonders when the Michelin star(s) will becoming. Price is high but reasonable if not a bargain for the culinary experience. The staff all know about every singleingredient in every dish: where it is from, who grows it, and every other detail about which you might be curious. Not to bemissed. A serious experience on par with Tacos Maria in Costa Mesa and the other great Mexican restaurants in the UnitedStates. Think Los Angeles’ Providence with Mexican ingredients and French technique at half the price. Read more