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Ideal Market

3.7 (22 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Outdoor seating
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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Tia Maria’s Kitchen

4.6(93 reviews)
5.8 mi•Mid-City

Tía Maria's Kitchen has officially earned a permanent spot on my list of favorite restaurants in…read moreNew Orleans. I've ordered from Uber Eats plenty of times, but this was my first time actually dining in, and I'm so glad I did. It's a small, cozy spot where you can actually see the food being cooked. It gives "grandmas and aunties are in the back making sure every plate is seasoned with love," and honestly... that's exactly what it tastes like. This time I tried the beef liver with onions and bell peppers, and it was SO good. Perfectly seasoned, tender, and cooked just right. Can we talk about the rice for a second? I don't know what they cook it in, but it has to be some kind of broth because it is hands down some of the best rice I've ever had. Every grain is perfectly cooked. It's not gummy, not hard... just perfect. The refried beans? Absolutely incredible. I brought some home and literally had to hide my leftovers from my daughters because they kept trying to eat my food. I've also had their beef soup (the short rib soup), and it's one of my favorites. Their pupusas are delicious, the pickled cabbage that comes with them is addictive, and the sweet plantains are amazing. I ordered a mojito too. It wasn't super strong, but it was refreshing and paired really well with the meal. The service was excellent. Everyone was so kind and welcoming, and I found out they have free Wi-Fi and a rewards program, which I never knew because I usually order delivery. If you're looking for authentic Honduran food in New Orleans, do yourself a favor and check out Tía Maria's Kitchen. Everything I've tried has been consistently delicious, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

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

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Tia Maria’s Kitchen - Interior of this place does not match exterior at all.  So cozy and clean

Interior of this place does not match exterior at all. So cozy and clean

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Las Delicias Restaurant

Las Delicias Restaurant

3.8(16 reviews)
1.9 mi
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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.

This place is kind of a trip. I came here not really knowing what I was getting into: there is no…read moremenu online and I was just getting food here based on Yelp reviews. It was a Friday night and I wanted some take out, so I decided this was as good a night as any for an adventure. So, I stopped in and they are blasting merengue/salsa music. I get it: it's Friday night- time to party. The waitress handed me a menu and I knew right then this place was legit- the menu is completely in Spanish. I noticed they had a Cuban sandwich, so I pointed to it (the waitress didn't speak English very well) and I gave her the signal for "to go" and I sat and waited. The food came out pretty quickly and I was on my way. I got home and dug into the sandwich. WHOA! Okay, this is pretty delicious. This isn't what I would call a "classic" Cuban, but it was delicious shredded pork and cheese on pressed bread, so I was pretty happy. The sandwich was really big and came with a side a fries; it was a total steal at $9. If I'm being honest, if I was dining in, the music would have been a little much for me. It's a small place and it was blasting, but hey- run your business how you want. I was really happy with my take out experience and I would absolutely stop back in and get that sandwich again.

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Las Delicias Restaurant - Mixed fajitas

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Las Delicias Restaurant - This was the menu as of July 9, 2018.

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This was the menu as of July 9, 2018.

La Cocinita - Shrimp Sofrito Tacos

La Cocinita

4.5(37 reviews)
5.0 mi•Uptown

Casual dine in and take out, plus decent and fairly priced drinks. Thought the brisket bowl was ok,…read morebrisket was tender but somewhat salty for my taste. Biggest pleasant surprise was the pabellon arepas I had ordered to go, which tasted AMAZING even 2-3 days later. It comes with 2 that you can mix and match, and each arepa so filling one order made a total of 2 meals. Got a large side order of tostones for $10 which seemed steep at first but ended up being plenty for 2 meals. Arepas are the perfect mix of soft, moist, but dense enough to hold up after reheating. Food is made with love and authentic tasting. I grew up eating Venezuelan food for 20+ years in Brooklyn and Queens, can definitely vouch for this place. Mango agua Fresca was great. Service was lovely and welcoming. Definitely a new local staple I'll be checking out on the regular. Doesn't hurt that it's next to Creole Creamery if you have room left lol

I had a bowl. Grilled chicken Spanish rice, black beans. The quality and flavor of were both…read moreexcellent. The portion size was insultingly small for $14. 1/3 the volume of a burrito bowl from a national chain. Less than 1/3 the volume of a bowl from Juan's Flyjng. And yes, I know it wasn't a "burrito bowl" but that's beside the point. Also, $4 for a small glass (jar) of ice tea. No refill offered. I won't go back. Our server was wonderful.

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La Cocinita - Bar

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La Cocinita - La Llanera / El Pabellon Arepas

La Llanera / El Pabellon Arepas

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