Food was great and the server was very friendly. No wait. You definitely got plenty of food.

Excellent service from my boy Mike on the Third Floor. Food was amazing on point. Mikes recommendation hit. First timer and definitely coming back when in New Orleans. read more

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We walked in and they were so welcoming. The staff upstairs was so sweet and funny. The food was honestly fantastic (coming from a Chicagoan who doesn't like seafood who only ate the seafood here). The drinks were great and had some awesome deals. I would definitely recommend!! read more

First time here from Las Vegas.. in our 3 day trip, we have visited Mambo's 4-5 times. The hospitality was incredible, our bartender was 10/10.. if you come in please ask for T.K..!! T.K was outstanding.. Greg was very nice and offered us so much history even though we weren't in his section. T.K!! read more

Mambo’s - Seafood gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mambo's came across my feed, and the rooftop view is what sold us. We were able to make a quick reservation and enjoy some time overlooking Bourbon Street. It was very cloudy, but that didn't ruin it for us. Because the humidity in New Orleans is ridiculously crazy. The overcast made it very comfortable for us. Our waiter was very nice and very patient. Since we were so undecided on what we wanted to eat. I ordered a cocktail, The Cadillac Margarita, and the chicken and sausage gumbo, and it was delicious! Everyone else enjoyed their dishes as well. If you're looking for a laid-back atmosphere with great food and great service, I highly recommend Mambo's! read more

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I don't wanna waste a lot of time on this one. Because I know I will never go back. Food: 4/10 Service: 7/10 Just another average Place with overly priced food here in New Orleans. I see this is a common trend. But in the real world, you cannot sustain this because customers are just fed up with this crap. ChatGPT says 2500 businesses close every day! Keep this crap up like Bearcats the restaurant and both of you will be on the list soon! read more

Mambo’s - Soggy shrimp, Poboy, shaking my head! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I just had the mambo oysters had exceptional flavor. I loved them. They were just a bit overcooked I do not need mines cooked so long but if you reorder it like that then fine if you don't tell them not overcooked but the flavor is EVERYTHING. The customer service was good and they were nice and it's a casual ambience. read more

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Food was 10/10. So many flavors and spices in just one plate. Our waitress was very kinda and attentive. She gave us some great recommendations. I got the bbq shrimp and grits and omg it was so good. Almost had me locking the plate. I can't wait to come again read more

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Well we just got here but our waiter is amazing. Very personable and gave Greta recommendations. Great job Michael!!! Can't wait to try my food. Food came and it was amazing. All of it was delicious. We ate until our pants almost busted, so that was signs of a great meal. Chill vibes in this place. No frills, just there for good food!!! read more

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This started as an good experience and the food was delicious. However it took over an hour to pay our checks because we had a big party and they kept making mistakes trying to split all the checks. Good place to eat but because we had a party of over 20 I think our server was overwhelmed. Management did not even off an apology for the inconvenience. read more

Mambo’s - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

A great meal on Bourbon street! We walked in and were instantly greeted with a smile and great cajun vibes. Our waitress Taniysa was fantastic and recommended we start with the black and gold gator bites - half blackened and half fried. Although they were a touch salty, and gator might not be my favorite, I'm glad we got to try these here. Then the entree was a special pasta dish served with blackened redfish and barbecue shrimp. This was a heaping portion and absolutely loaded with creole flavor. The rest of the menu looked amazing as well, but I'm glad we stumbled in here and if you don't know what to get, just ask Taniysa! read more

Mambo’s - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The group meet up here and we started with fried gator tail bites. They were tender with great flavor. I opted for the red beans and rice with crispy chicken and sausage. David our waiter was totally awesome and you could tell he took great pride in what he was doing. Gave the table great recommendation and it was a blessing seeing someone as passionate as he was. The decor was New Orleans and lively great place to eat. read more

Mambo’s - Gator tail bites - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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After hearing the hype, the rumors are true. I'm glad I had a chance to stop in here to eat. The service was friendly and the waitress was super friendly and nice. She was attentive and made sure I was ok during my wait and while eating. The food was fresh and the portion size was big. I had enough to take home for some good ole leftovers read more

Mambo’s - SHRIMP ALFREDO PASTA - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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This place is such a gem on Bourbon! It wasn't crazy busy on a Friday evening, so we got seated immediately. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh (and delicious). The drinks are pretty strong and also reasonably priced. This was a great place to grab a hearty meal before continuing on to the other bars in the area! read more

Mambo’s - TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We had the Oysters & they were good, very different from the other 2 places we went to get them. The level of hospitality here is beyond excellent the waitstaff is helpful, understanding, and freaking hilarious. They gave so many suggestions and answered so many questions we had about the area. Interior was clean. The staff was pretty laid back & approachable. read more

Mambo’s - Charbroiled Oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Went here during my trip to New Orleans for Southern Decadence last September--first time in NOLA. Me and two friends split off from the group and were just wandering the French Quarter looking for something that felt authentic but still a little different. Stumbled on Mambo's, checked out the menu outside, and decided to go for it. They've got a solid mix--fried alligator, rice dishes, all that--but the server told us about a special that ended up being the best thing I ate the whole trip. It was this shrimp pasta with either Alfredo or a spicy Cajun sauce, over fried fish (don't even remember what kind, I just know it hit). Only L is I went back on my last day craving it and the special had changed But yeah--big space, good music, great energy, and honestly you can't really go wrong with the food. Definitely worth it. read more

Mambo’s - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

My review is a little late, but better late than never! On February 16th, after our jazz cruise, we decided to grab something to eat on Bourbon Street. After walking around and checking out a few menus, we ended up choosing Mambo's. I already knew I wanted Mambo's Famous Oysters, and let me just say... they were out of this world good! My boyfriend ordered the gator tail bites, and he really enjoyed them too. We had previously gone to Fiery Crab, and he said Mambo's gator bites were way better. The vibe was really nice, and what stood out to me was that the manager actually came over to our table, introduced himself, and checked on us. That level of customer service really shows they care about their guests. We didn't make it up to the rooftop this time, but it's definitely on my list for our next visit. I'm also excited to try more items on the menu, everything looks so tasty! read more

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I've visited this restaurant three times during my stay in New Orleans, and that alone should tell you how much I've enjoyed it! From the moment you walk in, the staff is welcoming, helpful, and genuinely kind. Their hospitality keeps me coming back just as much as the food. I always choose to sit upstairs on the balcony, which offers the perfect combination of great dining and a front-row seat to the energy of Bourbon Street. It's an experience all by itself. Now let's talk about the food. Bayybeeee, those mustard greens are absolutely to die for! They are seasoned perfectly and packed with flavor. The blackened redfish is incredible every single time, and the drinks are always on point. If you're looking for a spot with great food, great service, and a great atmosphere, this is it. Do yourself a favor and order the mustard greens. You'll thank me later! read more

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Ok, I'm a little late with this review--I started it and never finished. Shoutout to Yelp for that draft section I just discovered! While strolling down Bourbon Street, we decided to grab dinner and ended up at Mambo's--and I'm so glad we did! It's a multi-level spot, and we dined on the second floor. The vibe was vibrant, unique, and full of that authentic New Orleans energy. I've heard there's a rooftop bar too, but we didn't make it up there this time. Now let's talk about the food--SO good! Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and full of that classic New Orleans taste I've really come to love. And the drinks? Definitely doing what they needed to do! The service was excellent from start to finish, which always makes the experience even better. If you're on Bourbon Street, Mambo's is definitely worth a stop. I'll absolutely be back next time I'm in NOLA! read more

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It's worth waiting in the line! Good thing we beat the rush. We were already in when we saw that the line was building up. Thanks to Dominique our server for being quick to get our order. But the food didn't get served right away that's why the fries were kinda not that crispy hot anymore. But it's still okay. Now, the crab cake... wow... love it!!!! It's topped with gravy. I don't know what's in the gravy but my oh my... i was thinking is that the Louisiana way of crab cake.... love it!!! There were 2 crab cakes, enough for sharing. The salad for my hubby came out great too... and paired it , sangria ... perfect day to end your night! read more

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My brothers and I was hungry after attending a basketball game. Not many places are open after 10pm. So we decided to try this place out. We really wanted to sit on the roof top but a big group on people came in about 1 min before us and took the whole roof top. We ended up sitting by the window that gives us prime access to what people in the French quarter. The food was average. Nothing spectacular. Not a whole lot of seasoning. The bathrooms floors were also really wet I almost fell. The service was fine. read more

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Late night meal, I chose the Gumbo and I was not disappointed! Rich, hearty, flavorful with the right amount of spice to it. Pleasant looking restaurant with character and helpful service made this a very enjoyable experience. read more

Mambo’s - As little feat would say a "mighty fine gumbo" - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Ambiance is fun. It's in the heart of the French quarter. It's not the best Cajun food you can get, but it was pretty decent. We just needed a spot to eat at and quickly. The oysters were very good and the drinks were great read more

Food was good, but the drinks were better!!!! Killed the drinks before the flicks................... read more

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This place was incredible. I was only visiting for three days, and we ended up coming here twice because nothing else compared. We tried a few other spots, but this restaurant stood out in every way. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was outstanding. Our favorites were the crawfish étouffée and the gator bites. My husband said the pecan pie was the best he's ever had, and I felt the same way about the bread pudding. A special shoutout to our waitress, Deshanna, who was incredibly sweet, attentive, and welcoming. She truly made our experience even better. If you have the chance to be seated in her section, you're in great hands -- and be sure to show her some extra kindness because she'll make you feel right at home. read more

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Stopped by since this place had a diverse menu offering all the NOLA highlights. Our server was awesome and let me try a single oyster since I couldn't decide between the oysters and another item. (1/2 dozen order is minimum). Their charred oyster was AMAZING. the oyster superiority itself it's hard to detect with the way it's prepared (charred) but it's a must try. I also got the fried chicken platter which was HUGE. It was just okay as the fried chicken wasn't super special. I was also very unimpressed with the hush puppies. We got a pasta and that was good. Nice dessert and drinks options too. I'd recommend this place not for a full meal for a little bit of this and that and I could see the rooftop being fun. read more

Mambo’s - Charred oyster - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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Get the Duck Wontons, the Cajun Crawfish Poutine and the Blackened Redfish Pontchartrain entree and you will thank yourself later. This is my favorite meal in New Orleans to date. The Redfish Pontchartrain is set atop a delicious savory crawfish cornbread dressing and the mustard greens that come as the side is the best I've had! The service is top notch, and the atmosphere is a laid back and welcoming tone which is welcomed In such a bustling city. read more

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Hanging out on "The Street" getting some good eats! 6 adults and 7 KIDS ...prayers! kinda small but a rooftop bar. Chef grilling steak in the corner. Loud and busy, Bourbon Street...YEAH. Vibes HIWater's all around. Started with the Chargrilled Oysters. Briny and cheesy. So dang TASTY! Half and half seafood with catfish; shrimp; jalapeño hush puppies; fries and coleslaw. Fish fried; fresh and light...whooo Baby. Everything good ; Spicy straight NOLA. So much food. Fettuccine; spinach dip; The taste of New Orleans. This place has everything. Even Burgers. Portions are great .This place was very good. 100 percent recommend! read more

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Honestly the food was good BUT THE PEOPLE make this place special! From the host to our server, their personalities shine and invite you in. I had the charbroiled oysters and loved every bite! If you're visiting bourbon street, this is definitely a cool stop. read more

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The pasta was excellent and the patio seating was fun to overlook bourbon street. The Taste of New Orleans was just okay but the service was pretty good. read more

Mambo’s - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Mambo's left the best taste of New Orleans in my mouth! The service was amazing from start to finish. This spot has a great roof top view of the French Quarter, and even though it was pretty chilly, we gladly sacrificed the warmth for the vibes. We felt welcomed the moment we walked in all the way up to the top floor. The atmosphere was a total vibe. I ordered the fried gator tail bites and absolutely loved them! Honestly, I wanted more! They tasted a lot like popcorn chicken, which makes me excited to try the blackened version next time. The gumbo was bomb, and the red beans and crawfish etouffee were packed with flavor. I didn't even finish everything, but somehow it tasted even better the next day. I'd definitely come back here again! Great food, great service, and true NOLA vibes all around. read more

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We were excited to try our first restaurant in New Orleans. Made reservations for 6 people online for the same day. Upon arriving, we were seated within minutes. Tables were not completely clean but it was ok. The restaurant had a nice vibe with many customers waiting to eat. Our favorite dishes were the fried fish, fried shrimp, and the grilled redfish beurre blanc. The fried fish and shrimp were crunchy on the outside, lots of flavor, and tender on the inside. The grilled fish was tender and savory, just melts in your mouth. The eggplant sticks were soggy, so we didn't like it. The cheeseburger was ok. If you're looking for southern food and you're in the area, give it a try. There are many other eateries that are just as good or better. So many tourists come here because it's in the French Quarter, so be prepared to wait if you don't have reservations. read more

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My wife found this restaurant and sent me the location, so I walked 18 minutes from my hotel excited to try it out... only to leave completely disappointed. I ordered the fish special they were advertising, and horrible would be an understatement. The food came out looking like something that never should've left the kitchen. As a server, there's no way I would've brought a plate looking like that to a customer. The fish was supposed to be fried, but somehow came out soggy and greasy like it had been badly deep fried, and not even fried correctly. I honestly don't know how they thought that was acceptable to serve. I told the server, "Man, this food is soggy. Did they deep fry this?" He immediately said, "I'll take it back," with no hesitation. That alone told me he already knew the food wasn't right. I'm a chef, and there's absolutely no excuse for serving fish like that. The mashed potatoes came out cold, and when the fish came back the second time, it still wasn't right. At that point, I just paid and left. I still tipped $2 because I hate not tipping. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. Don't waste your hard-earned money on bad food and disappointment. Big disappointment!!!! Then the server asked, Do you need a carry out box! I need a number to the health department. read more

Mambo’s - Proof of purchased. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food was very good at Mambo's! The buffalo chicken poboy was delicious and spicy. The drinks were not strong and too sweet. read more

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This place is an absolute 10/10 every time we come in town for saints games, we make sure to swing through and grab some food and drinks. Never once have we ever been disappointed, the food is always amazing and the service is some of the best you'll find in the city. Our waitress Mashawn was amazing. She had some top tier recommendations and was absolutely on top of it. We took her recommendations on the food and drinks and it was some of the best I've ever had. If you're in town for a game, or just a trip to town, you have got to swing by and get a bite here, I promise you, it will not disappoint. read more

Stopped in to Mambo's on a late night eat excursion after just landing and getting checked in at the hotel. Walked several blocks and stumbled upon this place which was one of very few places on a Tuesday still open and serving food. We took a seat at the bar and decided on a beer each and to share the Taste of New Orleans. The sampler was just what we needed. Crawfish etoufe was delicious, red beans and rice delicious and the chicken gumbo with sausage was also delicious. The bar area was a little sticky an dirty otherwise they'd have gotten 5 starts. The flavors are just what you'd expect from New Orleans. Deliciously decadent creole food. The bartender Chris was very very nice and informative as well. read more

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The service was top notch. We had an excellent waiter. The food was my favorite of the trip so far and we've eater at like 5 other places. They red snapper and shrimp pasta special was awesome. Also recommend the Bumrum banana's foster drink. They will make it to go!! read more

Mambo’s - Blackened redfish with the creamy shrimp sauce and pasta. It was the special and it was such a good sauce. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

From the time that we stepped into the restaurant until the time that we left...Great experience. We were greeted by the friendliest host and immediately seated. Our waitress was really great..she answered our questions about the food and also things to do in New Orleans. The food was really good. I ordered the fries and crawfish ettoufee....amazing. my husband got the trio of gumbo, red beans and rice, and crawfish ettoufee. Everything was great. When in New Orleans this is definitely the spot to visit for lunch or dinner. read more

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Stopped here for lunch 08-21-2026. Ordered the blackened redfish and it did not disappoint!! Gator bites were awesome as well. Definitely will be back to try something else. read more

Ever since I booked my plane ticket to New Orleans, my Instagram feed wouldn't stop showing me Mambo's -- so I figured it had to be a sign. I finally made it there on Halloween afternoon, and Bourbon Street was already lit! People in costumes, music everywhere, and just that contagious NOLA energy. We got seated upstairs and were greeted by our server and the nicest manager. I'm pretty sure it was obvious we weren't from around here, but they made us feel right at home. That famous Southern hospitality was in full effect -- everyone was so warm and friendly, asking how our trip had been and giving us awesome tips on other places to see and eat. For starters, we ordered the Gator Tail Bites -- half blackened, half fried. The fried part tasted like chicken, while the blackened part leaned more toward fish. I'll be honest, this dish wasn't really for me (so it's not the gator, it's me ), but the rest of my group loved it! Then came the Crawfish Poutine, and wow... this one took the energy out of me in the best way. Perfect blend of spice and flavor -- my Asian self couldn't help but imagine it over garlic rice instead of fries. It was that good. We also tried their Crab Cakes, and oh man -- they did not hold back on the crab. Each bite was packed with real crab meat, smothered in a rich mushroom cream sauce that tied it all together perfectly. Hands down the best crab cake I've ever tasted. For our mains, we had the Oysters Rockefeller and Mambo's Famous Oysters. The Rockefeller came loaded with spinach, bacon, butter, and Parmesan -- do I even need to say more? Chargrilled to perfection with that hint of smokiness, it was absolutely wicked. The Mambo's Oysters were creamy, garlicky, and full of Cajun flavor -- more on the savory and zesty side compared to the salty punch of the Rockefeller. Both were phenomenal. Overall, Mambo's was a total vibe -- great food, friendly service, and a full-on Bourbon Street party happening right outside. Definitely a spot to remember and one I'd recommend to anyone visiting NOLA. read more

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