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Ideal Market

3.7 (22 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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RuthMarie S.

Great Latin market. Fresh fruit and vegetables. You can get options that you won't find in other stores There is also a kitchen were you can buy plates of food and then side outside to eat

This is the worst.
Lester F.

The only only reason why we go here is because other places are closed otherwise we don't go here because the cashiers " the girls" are such rude people unless you are a guy that they think they might get money out of they'll treat you like crap, as if one is getting the stuff for free. They forget they get paid thanks to us. And it never fails they're rude all the time they should have them all go to a training to be nice to customers and realize they get paid thanks to us.

Marielle S.

I had been wanting to check this place out for a while, but I never really knew what it was. Then when I asked on facebook where I could get plantain chips, I was tipped off to this place. As soon as I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. It's a Latin American grocery store! Not only do they carry the things that a normal market would carry, but they also carry a bunch of Latin American treats! I saw all kind of things from different candies and snacks to soft drinks. They had coconut water and juice and, of course, that really good Coca Cola with the real sugar in it! I picked up a bag of plaintain chips and it only cost $2. In the back, they have a section where you can get hot food to go, so I will definitely have to try that. They also have a huge butcher section with a HUGE meat selection, including whole pigs! Now, I don't really have a current need for a whole pig, but they are there if you need them. The store is just packed with stuff and I will definitely be going back and picking up some goodies that aren't as easy to come by at a Winn Dixie or Rouse's.

Yellow Rice w veggies, Salad, Pork, & Yuca 10$
Nikkie N.

Review for the hot food. Ideal Market is most ideal when I am hungry and need a quick meal to go. They offer an extensive variety of cooked items. The cooked items seem to vary on a day to day basis. I've enjoyed a variety of items. Most hot plates have costed me 9.99$ but can last me 3-4 meals. A huge language barrier exist between the employees and myself. Even so, it has not been a problem pointing out what I want on my plate. However, I have noticed rude facial expressions when I pick out certain items. For example, they do not like it when I do not want rice but would rather the large compartment filled with beans.

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3 years ago

The Congri is really good and the rotisserie chicken is always cooked well. The servings are well sized for the price.

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3 years ago

No hay nada mas mejor que ideal market. La comida es fantastica, y todo Los trabajadores muy amables. Recomendio 100%!!!

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5 years ago

Great food, me and coworkers go there to eat lunch but the customer service from the cashiers and cafeteria are really bad.

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My favorite drink is back! It's the matcha coconut water which I believe is a spring and summer…read moreseasonal drink now, and it's as good as I remember. The drink was $7.14 which isn't too bad, but the taste is great. It's very refreshing and not heavy at all. I came on a Sunday morning and the inside was a little busy, so I decided to sit outside. They have maybe 4 tables outside with music playing so it was quite nice. One more thing -- i really like the cup lid. Sometimes you'll go to a place and the lid makes it really hard to get an even stir/shake but with their lid it's so easy as you just plug the top with a finger and shake. Small detail but it's something I appreciated. The matcha coconut water is a must try!

I love Vietnamese food and Vietnamese-inspired dishes, so I was excited to give Dough Nguyener a…read moretry since they offered desserts as well. I ordered the Cubano Bun Mi with shredded pork, French ham and cheese on a bun mi with house green salad. The sandwich was basic, as in nothing made it memorable. I was hoping for an interesting twist of some sorts, but at $13 the sandwich was so lacking in imagination. The bun was a large burger bun, not a crispy-crusted baguette as expected. (This sandwich would have been decent at a BBQ joint if served with fries and BBQ sauce and aptly labeled a Chopped Brisket Sammich.) The house salad featured wilted greens as well as clearly old cucumbers. I left the salad uneaten on the plate and brought the poor quality of the greens to the attention of the waiter when he cleared the table and went on to share with him that the greens were clearly old and they should have noticed. He apologized. I did have the "green cookie" and it was indeed flavorful and quite sweet but not worth $4. All in all I'd probably not visit here again with so many other interesting and better priced joints to experience in NOLA.

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4.3(648 reviews)
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The Vintage - New Orleans, LA…read more The Vintage on Magazine Street was our very first food stop in New Orleans, and it turned out to be a great way for my wife and me to start our trip. From the moment we walked in, I really liked the atmosphere. The place has a cool, relaxed New Orleans vibe with a little bit of an upscale café feel without being overly fancy. It's the kind of spot where you can come in, sit down, enjoy some good food and drinks, and just take your time. Of course, we couldn't come to New Orleans and not start things off with beignets! We decided to go with the Fancy Beignet Flight, which gave us a chance to try several different flavors. We got the raspberry, s'mores, and Chantilly. They came out looking almost too good to eat, covered in powdered sugar with all the different fillings and toppings. Almost... because we definitely ate them! They were warm, sweet, messy in the best possible way, and a fun introduction to our New Orleans food adventure. For my meal, I ordered the Italian Panini with the truffle Parmesan fries. The sandwich was packed with meat, cheese, and flavor. Looking at that cross-section, they definitely weren't being stingy with the fillings! The bread was toasted nicely, and everything worked well together. The truffle fries were another highlight. They had plenty of seasoning and Parmesan and paired perfectly with the sandwich. I also grabbed a small iced mocha, which went really well with the food and especially the beignets. One thing I really enjoyed about The Vintage was the atmosphere. The interior has a lot of character, from the marble tables and vintage-style flooring to the bar and pastry display. It feels like a place that belongs on Magazine Street. It was comfortable enough that we didn't feel rushed and could just enjoy being in New Orleans together. The service was good during our visit, and everything came together for a really enjoyable first meal in the city. Our bill came to around $48 after tax and tip for the two of us, and considering we had a sandwich, upgraded fries, drinks, and the beignet flight, I thought it was a good experience for the money. Most importantly, this place gave my wife and me a great start to our New Orleans trip. When your first stop includes a loaded Italian panini, truffle Parmesan fries, iced coffee, and a whole flight of beignets, you know the trip is starting off right! Definitely a place I would visit again. Great food, great atmosphere, and a great first taste of New Orleans. 5 stars from us!

The vintage serves up traditional beignets with powder sugar, cinnamon sugar and speciality…read morebeignets with special fillings. There are sitdown options and you can order to go. We ordered to go and got rained on. Towards the front there is a seating area that we stayed in to eat our beignets! Service was great. They call you from the counter when your order is ready however if they can't see you they'll surely find you. So you don't necessarily have to come up too many times if your order is taking a little longer (beignets are made to order)

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