The food is great if you like Honduran cuisine it's all Central American cuisine. Service is also…read moregreat as long as you can speak the language and I'm sure they speak English as well but I communicated only in Spanish. The ambience is also Central American with nice Spanish music playing on the speakers. I definitely recommend the food for breakfast we ate there twice it was so good.

The name literally means taste (savor) of a person from Honduras (catracho), in case you were…read morewondering. Most realistically Taste of Honduras. They are a local Caribbean joint. You know the food is authentic when you see the clientele. The portion are very generous. Ambiance is like a usual Honduran restaurant. Don't expect to dress up in a black dress.

So we came back to dine in and the food was excellent. The service and food came out fast. This…read moreplace wasn't too busy inside. Lots of Togo orders. HOWEVER, there was another language barrier issue or mix up that happened a second time. We ordered the beef ribs and some how got the tajadas instead? We'll definitely be coming back & will be checking the menu beforehand to WRITE our orders down. Not sure how this mix up happened for a second time, but it's really no issue to us. But, I'm sure this could be an issue for others wanting to come to try this place. We didn't even mention it, they were delicious!! Just beware & maybe be open to trying something new :)

Took 30 minutes to make a takeout order of a side of plantains and tamales. and not because they…read morewere making them fresh... oldest, dryest tamales I have ever eaten, hands down. Plantains were so sloppily made, not good either.

Honduran food in New Orleans? Definitely!…read more After Match Day, we went to celebrate at Tia Maria's Kitchen. Love, love, love this cozy mama and papa restaurant. It was busy at lunchtime, but it gave us time to reflect on the hard work that led to two of my daughters matching in great residency programs. Two years ago, we also celebrated another amazing match day with a friend who flew in from San Francisco to help our family celebrate. I had the San Pedro Maduro. A deep fried plantain filled with veggies, black beans, avocados, crema and queso. I had mine with chicken. One of my daughters did hers with more veggies. Absolutely delicious! My family ordered a wide variety of papusas and tacos. Definitely add an agua Fresca. Loved the horchata, but the favorite was the moracuya. Blackberry and passion fruit. So refreshing and delicious. Muchas gracias for welcoming our family and friends into your cocina familiar. We loved enjoying your family's kitchen on a special day celebrating another chapter of our family's journey. #2800

Like a Reddit user once mentioned "Tia Maria's is a godsend to this planet" and I wholeheartedly…read moreagree. Everytime I post about this place someone asks me where I am. I've been wanting to hold back on this review because I swear every time I go, there's so many people ordering takeout or dining it! It very much is getting the attention it deserves. I will say, pricier than your other honduran joints but this one is worth it. You can taste the love and fresh ingredients they pour into this place. If you can, go with a group of people so you can try a bunch of dishes. You seriously cant go wrong with anything on the menu but my favs are: Mega Baleada with carne asada and their pupusas! I've had the pastelitos, enchildas hondurenas, combo miramar, combo lempira. Note: Anything that mentions Hondurenas (tacos and enchiladas) they're different than your typical Mexican style!**

One of the worst Service! just bad. I walked in and no one but a child sitting at the bar alone. I…read morehad to walk to the kitchen to get someone's attention. I ordered the mofongo with longaniza ( the mofongo was dry and it appears that they ran out of longaniza because I had 5 to 6 small overcooked pieces. The salad was full of water and no dressing on it or offered. We also ordered fried chicken & tostones. ( chicken es mostly bones).I asked for garlic sauce or ketchup something to dip my tostones and mofongo in ( there was not even salt and pepper on the table). The server came back with a weird yellow looking sauce ( I didn't feel comfortable trying it). The whole experience was Disappointed, I expected more.

OhMyGawd. Let's just say if the place was graded on food it…read morewould be a 10 star. It's so flavorful!!!!! The only negatives is they don't all speak English and it's a hole in a wall place to some or a family restaurant to many. Either way the food knocked me out for 5 hours .. that is what we call the itis! I recommend everyone to try this deliciousness!!!!

We order the chicken soup and pupusas to go. It's always delicious! Best soup I've ever had.read more

OMG! The very best soap de res just like my mom would make it. Also the very best Pupuseria in the…read morewhole area..... It is off the beaten path but definitely worth the ride.The service is good and I called early to preorder and it was right on time. The place is small basic hole in the wall but the food is amazing every time I visit New Orleans.

I really really like this steak spot. I have never been to the Metairie location, but I tried the…read moreone on canal and it was delish. I came here on the Saturday of bayou classic. It was a party of 7. When we got to the restaurant there were like two other tables other than us. Our waiter was super nice, patient . Our food came out promptly and they even celebrated our birthdays! (We had 3 birthdays at the table) We did family style and ordered : pichana, flank steak, cheese bread, brisket Mac and cheese , Brussel sprouts . Everything was delicious! I will def be coming back

The ambiance was really romantic--perfect for a date night or special occasion. The lighting and…read moreoverall vibe made it feel intimate and relaxed. The staff was incredibly kind and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole evening even better. The food was really good overall, but the empanadas were definitely a standout--absolutely delicious and something I'd come back for on their own. That said, while everything was enjoyable, there was just something missing that kept it from being a full 5/5 for me. I can't quite put my finger on it--nothing was wrong, it just didn't completely wow me. Still, it's a great spot with a beautiful atmosphere and solid food!

They have a great variety of Hispanic items and regular items. They have a hot food place…read more Sometimes they barbecue out front. The meat, fish ,chicken and pork section is great. But they don't have Adobe chili powder of all things, I needed for a copy cat Chipotle adobo chicken burrito bowl recipe. I come here about once or twice a year, it's a great place to get those ingredients you need to make that great Hispanic dish. Definitely try it out.

Ideal Market pt. 2 I'm keeping this short because I usually…read morejust head straight to the back for the meat section. If you know even the slightest bit of Spanish, you have to try this spot. It makes Walmart's meat pale in comparison. 11/10. The rest of the place is a tidy, organized supermarket. Checkout is quick and easy even if you only know about 50 words of Spanish tops.

The food is great! Every time we've visited, we've had to wait for a table. Tonight, the restaurant…read morewas less busy, and we were seated right away. The service was excellent, the staff was amazing, and the food was fantastic. On our last two visits, our server was Gabby. Although the food was good, she made us feel as though we needed to rush through our meal to accommodate the next guests. In contrast, our server tonight, Carima, along with the manager on duty, Alex, was attentive and provided the best service we've experienced here to date. We hope they maintain this same level of service on our next visit.

Nothing hits the spot like a warm arepa from Mais. The…read moreserver was incredible and the arepas were amazing! The only downside were the plantain chips were old and not crispy at all. Granted we did some in an hour before they closed; this was not good. The drinks were also not made well as both caprarinias were not good. Overall we love Mais even with the small missteps.

Came here for a quick lunch with some friends…read more I ordered the braised chicken bowl with a side of yuca fries. The braised chicken was great, but I would pass on the fries if I came back. They were $3.50 extra and only came with four... and they weren't good. We also got the chip dip sampler, all were tasty! We got the plantains, which were good but not my favorite. I tried some of my friend's grilled chicken taco, and it was horrible. Whatever you do, don't get anything with grilled chicken here. Service was great and overall I would recommend this place!

This was our second visit. My strategy is to try different…read morethings, so we tried the chips & dip trio with salsa rioja, guasacaca, and black bean dips. They were all tasty, especially with a sprinkle of the red hot sauce for additional zing. Next, I enjoyed one "El Pabellon" arepa with brisket, sweet plantains, queso fresco, black beans and crema. The ample portion of brisket was tender and juicy. My second arepa (2 per order) was "La Llanera," a crispy arepa with carne asada, guasacaca, grilled queso fresco, salsa verde and pico de gallo. This was a great contrast to "El Pabellon." My dining companion doubled down on the "La Llanera" arepas. They have a gluten free menu and lots of veggie options (empanadas, arepitas, arepas, taco salad, and tacos). They also have a food truck you can follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacocinita?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Came in for a meal and had one of the best dining experiences. The food was incredible, and the…read moreservice was even better. Our server (a Spanish gentleman) went above and beyond, super attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Definitely ask for him when you go!

Perhaps not as flashy or glitzy or large as the other space-themed, AYCE hot pot and Korean BBQ…read morejoint, but this is the preferred spot for my family. We just prefer the meat marinades here. Grills are shared at the table, but hot pots are individual. Pick your own broth! (My go-to is the Healthy Herb.) Hot pot meats, BBQ meats, and hot foods are ordered and brought to the table by humans or by a talking, robot cat. Sauce fixin's, raw seafood, veggies, and fruits are laid out buffet-style. This is where we come for the family's monthly cheat day (though we often come more than just once a month).