So I ordered the oxtail quesadilla thinking, "How wild can this be?" ... Let me tell you, it was like a Mexican grandma and a Caribbean auntie teamed up in the kitchen. The oxtail was so tender it basically signed a lease with the cheese and moved into the tortilla. Every bite had me questioning why I ever settled for chicken. The ladies always me feel like I am at home. They always have a smile. It's always clean and welcoming. read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Saint Roch Market - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The power was out at my house, so I decided to spend some time at St. Roch Market. I hadn't been in a while and noticed Junkaroo, a Caribbean spot I hadn't seen before. I struck up a conversation with the chef and asked a simple question: "What's conch?" She didn't just answer--she taught. She explained what conch is, how she prepares it, and shared her personal cooking process with genuine passion. That kind of hospitality makes a lasting impression. You can tell she really cares about the food and the story behind it. I tried the cracked conch and it was absolutely worth it. Crispy outside, tender, and flavorful inside, with a dipping sauce that tied it all together. If you find yourself at St. Roch, make time for Junkaroo. I left with a full stomach and appreciation for the Bahamian delicacy. read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Cracked Conch - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Easily the best spot in ST Roch Market. The food is so damn good and the service is even better. The owner makes you feel loved like family support this business so they can continue growing you won't be disappointed in anything. read more

Got to experience some nostalgia talking about the Bahamas and Bahamian food with the owner. I spent every summer there growing up with my grandparents and Greek Bahamian cousins. Unfortunately she was out of some of the menu cause a group of Bahamians found her the day before and cleaned her out. I got some conch frittas and they were delicious. Rich and spicy with a great dipping sauce. I was talking about how much I miss conch salad and how it's hard to find fresh conch anywhere near here. She said she just so happened to be making conch salad for Mardi Gras. So rest assured I will be back and early so I don't miss out. read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Conch waffle frittas - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Had the absolute pleasure of stumbling onto this amazing food hall today. The service was amazing! The was to die for, and absolutely loved the community they have developed here. Loved the wide open concept and will definitely be back! read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Woman owned, black owned Bahamian restaurant in St. Roch Market. Both owners were very nice and personable helping us with entree selection. My husband had the honey jerk wings with macaroni, peas and rice and potato salad and everything was great. I had the jerk shrimp tacos with junkanoo rice and plantains and I enjoyed my meal too! The tacos had jalapeños which ill hold next time as it had enough spice on it own. We also had the mango lemonade which was very refreshing. I want to come back and try the lobster and salmon. read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Honey jerk wings with peas and rice, mac and cheese and potato salad - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

What an unexpected find. I had the jerk chicken tacos with sides. Omg good. Got a new favorite place for lunch. Great friendly staff! read more

Junkanoo Cafe - The counter. It's the first business on the right as you enter through the front on st. Claud. - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The food is amazing! I am officially hooked! Been there at least 4 times now. Ox tails are fire! I love the tacos and quesadillas as well! Always friendly staff and inside the market is always a vibe. read more

Omg. I haven't been to St. Roch market in a while and was sooo happy we went back. We went on a Sunday, so it was pretty chill, small crowd. We ordered the jerk salmon tacos and an order of the jerk veggies tacos. Absolutely amazing! Seasoned to perfection. The jerk sour cream was also A1. Our server/ cashier/ cook was also very friendly and welcoming. Will def be back! read more

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I'm so very confused as to why this restaurant has so many stars. The food was terrible. We ordered jerk chicken and it came out in little cubes that resembled salmon bites. The chicken was tough and chewy. Let me not forget the owner stated they ran out of chicken after serving us and gave us some baby shrimp to replace the missed shrimp. The shrimp were sour, I could not stomach it. The Mac n cheese lacked flavor and the plantains were old and dry. This is after waiting 20 min for food. I'll never come back. read more

So happy I found this place! If you want authentic Caribbean food at a reasonable price come here. Located near the front of St. Roch Mark is this island-inspired gem. The space was open, welcoming, and inviting. It wasn't overcrowded which added to the ambiance and feel of the environment. I met up here with a good friend who was back home for a quick visit. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was fresh, well seasoned, and the portioning was sufficient. Overall, a great experience for sure. On another note, my Jamaican wife has been less than impressed with the Jamaican cuisine down here thus far; I can confidently say I know she will like this; I can't wait to take her here! TLDR: 10/10; bring a friend. read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Jerk Shrimp with Mac & Cheese, Peas & Rice, and Potato Salad. - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Junkanoo is the Bahamian Carnival and this place is a perfect fit for New Orleans and the St. Roch Market. Seafood frittas, adapted into waffles for the location, are crunchy on the outside and stuffed with multiple layers of seafood. The spice is on point. I love the Bahamian Mac & Cheese and plantains for sides, but can't go wrong with the rice and peas either. I also love the oxtail quesadillas, when they run them, and the jerk chicken any way it's served. Service is to-order, so grab a drink and enjoy the vibes at the market. It can be a little loud because of the acoustics. Check to see what D has in the cooler for a sweet tooth as well! read more

I appreciate a chef trying something new, even if it's not quite there yet. I spoke with her after the fact about her Fritts creation, which was a seafood infused Belgian waffle. I got the "seafood" option over conch. They wound up replacing crawfish with lobster. This is finger food, as I learned. The chef told me she'd been experimenting with waffles rather than having it be a deep fried pastry as back on the island, as it was healthier. I suggested having a sweet dipping sauce along with the savory one. The lemonade was excellent. I got three or four complementary flavors. Service did take a while - a function of this being made fresh. Ambiance - not fancy. Inside a food hall. The chairs were reasonably comfortable though. read more

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Fried plantains were excellent. $4 for four small ones seems about right. Came after about 12 minutes. Nice and hot. The problem was the conch fritters. They took 39 minutes to deliver so the plantains were long gone. They were not busy. I was sitting outside so I had to go in twice to check. Glad I wasn't in a hurry. They were ok. It not worth the wait. read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Conch fritters - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The chef has wonderfully hands, head, and heart! We got the Junkanoo rice and salmon which was amazing and perfectly seasoned but I started with dessert first! The cake made my eyes roll back. I'm looking forward to getting my Junkanoo rice and salmon and 2 cakes next time . read more

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I'm really going to stop listening to TikTok. I was exciting to try this place because of all the good reviews, but I was highly disappointed. The tacos were definitely something I could have made at home and have made at home. I don't even recall tasting a shrimp on my taco they are filled with cheese and toppings. There was no clear distinction between the chicken tacos and the shrimp ones they tasted exactly the same. The salsa on my tacos wasn't fresh salsa for the price point it should've been actual mango salsa and I wasn't getting any heat from the jalapeños looking back it wasn't really any there. Like the salsa taste was so familiar . The first thing that came to my mind was the good and gather salsa from Target, that's exactly what it looked like and tasted like. The Mac n cheese was horrible and hard. I would say how do you mess up mac n cheese but they managed to do it. The plantains were okay. Mind you it was an extra $10 for that Mac n cheese and plantains and I wasn't expecting the portion sizes to be this pitiful for an extra $10. It's a rip off. Another pet peeve of mine is this trend of saying fresh/all natural lemonade and they add those artificial syrups. When I ask for Passion Fruit lemonade I'm expecting to see bits of the fruit and taste the tang of it. This was nowhere near worth almost $60 including tip. I'm really saddened and hurt that I wasted my hard earned money and was served dissatisfaction and disappointment on a plate. Was the presentation nice? Yes, but everything that's pretty isn't good. These TikTok reviewers aren't being honest at all. I should have tried this other spot in the food hall I looked at first. The young lady at the register was nice and I really like the layout and vibe in the St. Roche. Will I go back to this particular restaurant no I won't but I will try another restaurants in St. Roche. read more

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Highlight meal of our trip! Another patron came over to us and excitedly recommended this place stating the food was fantastic. He could not have been more right! My husband had a conch taco and a jerk shrimp taco, plantain and mac and cheese. Everything was hot and fresh. The food was actually beautiful to the eye. His favorite was the conch which he said had a tropical fruity taste. The owner was so nice. You can tell she takes pride in taking care of her customers. The meal also came with a strawberry lemonade which was pretty darn tasty too. read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Conch and jerk shrimp tacos, Mac and cheese - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

If you're looking for a dish that delivers bold flavors and a fun twist, look no further. I recently had the pleasure of dining at Junkanoo Cafe and their jerk shrimp over coconut grits with sweet fried plantains was nothing short of extraordinary. The jerk shrimp were perfectly seasoned--smoky, spicy, and packed with flavor--each bite bursting with tasty goodness. Paired with creamy, slightly sweet coconut grits, the dish struck a beautiful balance between heat and richness. And those plantains? Golden, caramelized, and just the right amount of sweet to tie everything together. It's comfort food elevated to an art form. We were looking for something that would be fun and different to support the memorialization of my grandmother, a local to the area and the warmth of the service couple with the food struck the perfect note! This culinary hug was a perfect way to conclude this trip in memory of my grandmother. Highly recommend to anyone who appreciates and loves food! read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Jerk shrimp over coconuts grits with sweet fried plantains - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fantastic food. Excellent vibe. We were enthusiastically greeted when we approached this restaurant and had so much fun with the chefs! I wanted to try everything on the menu. The food was delicious. They had vegan and meat options. Don't miss this one!!! read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Cracked Conch Plate -OMG!!! - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

AMAZING!!! This was the BEST taco I've had in a long time. The entire plate was delicious! The Spanish rice had a nice little kick of spice. I thought I would want to eat desert but the plantains satisfied that craving. The mango lemonade was perfect! Also, the Chef and her team were very nice and super friendly. I'm definitely going back!!! Oh, and it was a beautiful sunny day so I sat outside. read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Jerk Shrimp Tacos on Flour Tortillas with Spanish Rice, Plantains, and a Mango Lemonade - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

OMG!!! AMAZING!!! 1st the service is exceptional. The owner is so sweet. THE FOOOOOODD!!!! Flavorful, hot I had the Conch (for the first time) taco and the jerk taco. 6 inch tacos both had topping to complement the different tacos. My husband had the jerk wings with rice and peas and mac and cheese. The wings were sooo tender spicy and sweet, imagine a spicy mango flavor . Mac and cheesy - rice and peas are not favor butttt. These change my mind. The passion fruit lemonade yummmmy...wish she could have added some rum. I have been to St Rich market several time since they have opened. Junkanoo Cafe is the best vendor thus far!!! Sorry no picture the food was too good for all that. read more

Amazing! Some of the best food on St. Roche. We had the jerk tacos: chicken and shrimp and suffice to say, we enjoyed every single bite. So much flavor and a good amount of heat, too. We will definitely return for more! read more

Delicious jerk chicken tacos and potato salad. Got them spicy and should have asked for extra spicy. But the chef gave me some extra hot sauce. Tasty morsels of breast meat, mixed greens, topped with mango, onions, japaleno, and a sprinkle of cheese. And they took care of me. Thank you!! I'll definitely be back (I ate at the St Rich market location) and try the other items on the menu! read more

Junkanoo Cafe - Jerk chicken tacos and potato salad - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great people- great food with a cool twist. Loved the Jerk chicken tacos and the pineapple salsa!

OMG!!!!!! I went yesterday day to meet some friends there and the food left me speechless. It was so so good. The owners and cooks were so gracious. They interacted with the customers that made u feel so relaxed. So delicious that I am going back TODAY! The food was delicious, their atmosphere was great. See yall for lunch today. read more

The food here is made to order and everything tastes incredibly fresh, you can truly taste the love and care put into every meal. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the service is even better. I'll always recommend this spot to anyone visiting NoLa! read more

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Friendly interaction, however, the food was the focal of attention, it was attractive and addictive! I came back 4 times in 2 weeks.

Really wonderful food, the owner introduced us to conch, which our family had never tried, and we all loved it! I was especially appreciative that she shared a special sweet treat at the end with our kiddos. A kind heart and wonderful flavors. She was also very complimentary of a neighbors cuisine in the building when I mentioned ordering there too, love the shared uplifting spirit. Bless you! read more

Junkanoo Cafe - A photo of the menu - Cafes Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We ordered from our office, we ordered at 11am, received our food at 1:54PM, Potato Salad wasn't on the plate as advertised, chicken was spicy and salty, Macaroni and Cheese was burned black on top, food was not good at all. Oxtails were shredded like Chicken with no rice for the stew and they were burned. Ox Tail and SalmonTacos were crunched up on the plate. Now our stomachs are upset. read more

The food was amazing, and the staff was attentive and thoughtful even during a hectic time. 10/10 would recommend!

Amazing food and service!! Chicken tacos and rice were to die for!!! First time there will be back because I know it's made with love!

The food is amazing the service top notch the people are fantastic this is a must that people visit this place

I've been searching for a Bahamian restaurant that serves Conch for years. I have finally found this gem and I hope she stays around forever. Conch was so fresh and tasted amazing. read more

First time diner and forever customer. Delicious, flavorful food (Jerky burger & sweet potato fries), exceptional customer service (thank you Joi) and a comfortable location to enjoy it with my bestie. The homemade sauces are incredible! 5+ read more

This was my first time to NOLA, and I stumbled on the Junkanoo Cafe while looking for an easy dinner. We ordered the jerk chicken tacos and the honey jerk wings. I had a feeling it was going to be good, but when it arrived, I was completely blown away by the flavors. The sauces had a little sweetness, there was lettuce and pickled jalapenos on top which perfectly were perfectly balanced by toasted tortillas with melted cheese on the bottom. These were the best tacos I have ever eaten in my entire life, and it was one of the best meals I have ever eaten. I was only going to eat two tacos (one of each), but the flavor was so divine, that I knew I needed to take advantage of this opportunity to eat one of the best things I've ever tasted. I'm very full now, writing this review, but I have no regrets. To add to this, the woman who runs this establishment has a completely delightful personality. Highly recommend. All the stars. Don't hesitate. Eat there now. read more

Junkanoo Cafe had a very friendly chef, attentive service, and delicious jerk chicken!!!

if you ever beeb to the bahamas before, this is true bahamian food and the ingredients are fresh and made with love. the staff is extremely friendly too, very family like. read more

Nasty attitude by the fat lady behind the corner. Didnt even bother eating there after she spoke. Was out of almost everything.

AMAZING! the food is wonderfu, quick and tasty. great service as well, was so sweet and understanding. I will %100 be back !

Some of the best food I've had in a long time. Me and my partner went for taco u and got the most amazing chicken quesadilla and conch tacos. Do not skip out on the rice plate either! Our new favorite place! read more