AGUASANTA

Unexpectedly fantastic. We had a 45min wait for another place but the kids couldn’t wait. We came here and one of the best restaurants we’ve eaten at to date. Kids ordered octopus, brisket baos, and a custom “chicken bao” and ate it up. I ordered oysters and crab arancini. The Oaxaca cocktail and their Negroni cocktail were made so well. This may be my 2nd or 3rd google review ever but we felt it was worth putting in a review. Loved the place.

Wow! The food was so creative and delicious! The staff is very professional and obviously trying to create a good impression. Everything came out very quickly and all of the dishes were unique and well balanced. The cocktails were also amazing, if a bit small. The prices are in line with the quality and the vibe is very cozy. The experience was amazing and we'll definitely be back to explore the menu further!

The food is not only delicious but aesthetically pleasing and served in a beautiful dining room with lots of ambiance. Tony, our server, was great and met all of our needs. The crab arancini (not pictured) were crunchy with a soft, creamy center and a poblano sauce that was to die for. The brisket bao were cooked to perfection and served in pillowy soft buns. I could easily make a meal out of them alone. And the pièce de résistance was the birria-style lamb shank was outstanding. No description can do it justice so just get it.

A must addition to your dining plans! You won’t be disappointed!!! The food, service, and atmosphere are exceptional. Every dish we ordered was beautifully presented, with delicious flavors and perfectly portioned servings. The service was outstanding, and the owner personally checked in on our meal—a rare touch these days! The cocktails were expertly crafted. Highly recommended!!! Thumbs up!!!!👍

A True Gem – Aguasanta Never Misses! Aguasanta is hands down one of the best dining experiences you can have. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is inviting, and full of vibrant energy. The staff is top-tier—attentive, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Now let’s talk about the food and cocktails—phenomenal doesn’t even begin to describe it. Every dish is crafted with bold flavors and perfect execution, and the cocktails are next-level, beautifully balanced and creative. What really sets Aguasanta apart is the consistency—every single visit is just as excellent as the last. Whether you’re going for a date night, a celebration, or just a quality meal, Aguasanta delivers every time. Highly, highly recommend

Everything was excellent! From start to finish, the experience was amazing. The service was great, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. You can really see the care in every detail. Highly recommended! Don't miss it.

Such a lovely dining experience with Luis and his team. This was our first time to Aguasanta and certainly won't be our last. As Texans and frequent travelers of Mexico, we are pretty well versed on Mexican cuisine and Aguasanta is the real deal. Fresh ingredients, gorgeous presentation, complex and delicious flavors, exceptional service and delicious cocktails! We enjoyed the Herbal Exlixer, Red Agatha, Crab Arancini, Brisket Bao, and Roasted Oysters (show stopper!). We frequently travel to NOLA and enjoy the variety of cuisines available — a top foodie destination for far more than Cajun/Creole! Thanks so much for a memorable evening in your beautiful space!

Alright, y’all nasty food lovers, let’s get down and dirty with Aguasanta—this place is serving up dishes so hot they’re practically stripping for your fork. Pineapple Aguachile? Shrimp skinny-dipping in a pineapple-spicy sauce, so tangy it’s winking at your tongue—naughty and nice. Crab Arancini? These crispy rice balls are stuffed with crab, popping off like they’re tryna get frisky on your plate—crunchy little teases. Mussel Tamale’s steaming in, mussels wrapped in masa like they’re ready for a quickie in the bayou—saucy and silly. And the Guava Teriyaki Salmon? This fish is dripping with guava glaze, strutting its stuff like it’s ready to grind on the table—filthy good. The drinks? Holy hell, they’re a wet dream—smooth enough to slide right in and strong enough to leave you buzzed and blushing. Aguasanta is definitely my new favorite place. It’s a must try!

Aguasanta was great! The atmosphere was nice and the service was exceptional. All of the food was excellent and tasty. We had Red Agatha and Herbal Elixir to drink. We ate the Salmon Tartare, Brisket Bao, and Crab Arancini to start. Followed it up with the Cantonese Fried Rice for entree. all of the above were well seasoned, beautifully plated and tasted amazing!

Can't wait to try the new small plates menu. Fabulously inventive ! Coming from Los Angeles, the home of a huge variety of Mexican food from savory taco trucks to Michelin rated restaurants I can tell you that the tapas menu is world class.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. All 5 of ate and drank our fill (and then some) for under $400. I'm talking drinks, multiple appetizers, and entrees. We actually ordered a second round of the crab balls and baked oysters, and then were too full to finish our entrees. It's odd to say this about a menu so diverse and eclectic, but my personal favorite was the chicken fried rice. Service was flawless. Ambiance was great. A little fancy/sleek for Oak street, but don't let that stop you. Enjoy!!!

I've been looking forward to my first visit to Aguasanta after reading an article about the owner. We had a reservation but didn't need it. For a Saturday evening it wasn't overly crowded so we could've easily walked in and been seated quickly. The space is well lit with modern and interesting decor. Our server was very attentive and on top of things. We ordered cocktails to start and it took me a while to make up my mind but I settled on the mojito which was tasty and refreshing. My friends had specialty cocktails like the herbal elixir and the sacred Oaxaca. They enjoyed their drinks as well. Now for the foods! We wanted to try all the apps but we settled on the La Tia Dumplings, the brisket bao and crab arincini. Everything was great but the brisket bao was on the dry side and could've used a more sauce to add flavor. The crab arincini was sooo delicious. The dumplings were crunchy on the outside and tasty on the inside. Sooo good! My friend ordered the redfish as her entree. I didn't try it but she wasn't a fan of the pistachio sauce.

I'm late writing my review on this new gem. I was so excited to try Aguasanta and it did not disappoint. To start, I had the Herbal Elixir - empress gin, peach jam, lemon, & herb infusion. It was very tasty and quite pretty. For food, we started with the pineapple aguachile & the la tia dumplings. The aguachile was superb. I could've ended my meal there & would've been as happy as a clam. I really enjoyed the dumplings too. I don't like everybody's mole but this one was delicious - super flavorful & rich. For my entree, I got the suckling terrine and, wow, what a pretty plate of food! The pork was moist and well seasoned. The veggies were perfectly cooked, not all mushy. The pineapple chutney might've been my favorite part. It was yummy. All of that was swimming in a tasty al pastor adobo. The service was swift and friendly. It's a beautiful space. I hope they stick around for a while.

If there's one new restaurant in New Orleans you should visit it's Aguasanta on Oak Street. The food is not only delicious but it's beautiful. The birria-style lamb shank is the best thing I've eaten in the last few months--tender, juicy, flavors off the charts. The only thing I could have asked for was some warm tortillas to go alongside this heavenly plate. The brisket bao buns and crab arancini (not pictured) were also fantastic. I love what they're doing here and can't wait to return.

It has been a year since I came back to New Orleans and there are a bunch of new restaurants in the area. There must have been a lot of new construction while I was gone. I was walking down Oak Street and was surprised by all the fancy new eateries. One of them that caught my eye was Aguasanta. After looking over the menu I decided to go in. There were not many people there for a Saturday evening. I ordered the Cantonese Fried Rice which came with grilled chicken in smoky chili adobo, served on Cantonese-style egg fried rice, drizzled with chipotle aioli. I loved the design of the meal with the bright colors. I was pleasantly surprised at the taste. I never had wood fired grilled chicken with fried rice before. It provided a strong smoky texture to the meal. The portion was very generous. I was able to take some home with me as well. The staff was very helpful with putting everything together and assisting me. This was a great place to enjoy a nice but pricey meal.

We stopped in for a drink and an appetizer while we were on a waitlist for a nearby restaurant. But what a lovely surprise. The drink I ordered was one of the best drinks I have EVER had. The Red Agatha. We ordered salmon tartar and the bruschetta. Both were beautifully plated and tasted delicious. The service was on point. The ambiance was modern and clean. A little cold but that was the vibe.

So delicious , fresh small plates ! My husband and I shared the pineapple aguachile, dumplings, brisket bao, and the crab arancini. We would recommend them all!

Husband and I had a wonderful dinner at this cool vibe,artsy place . This restaurant has unique and delicious food. Every single dish we ordered was outstanding ... the octopus carpaccio, brisket bao, Grilled oysters with chorizo, Birria lamb shank , peppercorn stake . Just succulent! The service was great too, friendly and prompt . Oh ! And the drinks were phenomenal! The mixologist knows his alchemy. I highly recommend this restaurant

Absolutely amazing food and service. Every dish that came out had us just wowing with every bite. The food was also beautiful. Will definitely be back.

Everything about this place was excellent!! I highly recommend the pineapple aguachile and the brisket bao....drool...major drool. Lol. Our service was excellent and the ambience was perfect!! Rarely do we find such high level flavor profiles that have us talking about the meal long after our visit. We cannot wait to go back!!Tony was the best and service was on point!

Everything was delicious but the depth of flavor on the salmon tartare and crab arranchini were incredible!! Great service, delicious cocktails- we enjoyed the sacred Oaxaca

We ordered a few different appetizers and two entrees to split, including the house salad and the soup (a pepper poblano). The soup was one of my favorites and had just the right amount of heat. All of the various sauces were delicious! 10s across the board. The redfish was light, the octopus was cooked well (not overcooked like so many places) and the arancini were so savory and snackable with pops of crab. The adobo flavor on the octopus was a highlight for me alongside the mashed potatoes. The Aguachile was tasty, and my only complaint from the night is I wish the shrimp in this plate had been cut into half down the middle. They were still very large pieces to eat with the knives we had.

FOOD WAS AMAAZING . thank you for a great night. price was on the more expensive side - but it was worth it.

I had given my friend a list of 5 restaurants I'd like to go to for my birthday and she selected Aguasanta from the list--I'm happy she did! Suffice to say, it was a GREAT meal! We started with cocktails. She had a martini which she enjoyed. I opted for a Grasshopper which I had heard of but had never actually had before. I like minty things and it was SOOOOO good. I could've downed it and had about 5 more but resisted. Guided by our friendly server, we began with the Octopus Carpaccio (sliced octopus served with arugula, nori chimichurri, chipotle aioli, and crispy capers) that was delicate and delicious with chimichurri/aioli adding a unique and pleasing flavoring to it. And we were both blown away by the capers--who knew fried capers could be so yummy! We also ordered the Salmon Tartare (Cured salmon mixed with red onion, cucumber, avocado, served over a hazelnut-jalapeno coulis, salsa macha oil, crispy pork cracklings, micro greens and pickled radish) that outdid the carpaccio which is saying A LOT! Big chunks of salmon mixed with a variety of tastes and textures which worked fabulously together. We then moved on to the small plates and selected the La Tia Dumplings (Wonton filled with confit pork, rested on a bed of rich mole topped with pickled onions, microgreens and a drizzled of olive oil) and Crab Arancini (Crispy risotto balls with crab, cheese, and red pepper, on poblano sauce with Mexican Esquites, chipotle aioli and microgreens) both very, very good. Of the 4 dishes so that we had so far, if my favorite was the Salmon Tartare, as I have a sweet tooth, my friend's was the Dumplings thanks to its mole sauce. That said, there was nary a microgreen left over on any of these plates! We finished with the Birria-Style Lamb (Lamb shank in a birria spiced broth, complemented by a black bean purée. Topped with pickled onions, fresh cilantro and pickled radish) and Cantonese Fried Rice (Wood-fired grilled chicken in smoky chili adobo, served on Cantonese-style egg fried rice, drizzled with chipotle aioli). The rice was out of this world--possibly the best fried rice I've ever had as it was moist (unlike fried rice that is sometimes dried out) without being at all soggy in any way. The lamb was excellent but I'm not big on black beans so the puree was not my thing. My friend happily took what was left over of the lamb home (and she 's not usually a doggy bag type! Service was topnotch and Chef/owner Luis came out and chatted with us a couple of times. Alas, we were the only ones in the restaurant the entire time we were there so GO--they deserve to be packed all the time!!

The food was so unique and full of flavor. The service was stellar with a friendly atmosphere. The place is very nicely decorated.

Amazing drinks and an intuitive bartender who crafts perfect cocktails with top-tier service. Highly recommend!

Wow - such yummy food. We tried the steak frites and lamb shank birria and oysters and octopus and everything was amazing. Unique flavors in the meat / consomé broth that pair well to linger. Also - unique amazing cocktails. My favorite was probably the agua santa - which looks just like water - but is like a moonshine thing - really unique and yummy. They even had some rare reserva de la familia tequilas not on the menu , when we went - we saw them on the bat and asked - I think ours was reposado. Tough to find - really yummy. Great upscale vibe. Friendly people. Unique place - we had a great experience.

Food, service, & Ambiance checked all of my green boxes. The poblano cream sauce was exquisite!! The lamb shank was so flavorful and tender

The best meal we had in New Orleans!! Wow! So much flavor and the meats were so tender. The Sacred Oaxaca cannot be missed!

New sister restaurant to La Tia. Excellent cocktails and service at the bar. The food exceeded our expectations, particularly the oysters and pork. Will be back!

Three of us had an excellent dinner at Aguasanta! Dishes that stood out were ceviche, lamb and red fish. So delicious with wonderful flavor profiles. Also the Oaxaca cocktail was yummy! We ended our meal with a French toast-like dessert, also delicious. The service was great and we enjoyed talking with the owner/chef. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Food was amazing and very well priced for how big they actually were. The ambience could use some work. It was a little too bright and open but nicely decorated.

The food here is absolutely fantastic! This place is a hidden gem. Roasted Pablano soup was delicious, recommend the lamb entree. Excellent service and experience!

We walked out. We sat for 20 minutes with no service. We were across from the bartender. The host walked by us half a dozen times after she sat us. The place was half full on a Friday night, but it was like we were invisible.

Nice upscale Mexican fusion restaurant way uptown near where St Charles meets Carrellton. Great mojitos. Yummy dishes from the chef owner.

The food and drinks were outstanding, and the service was fantastic. The presentation of the food was very cool and unexpected. Every dish and cocktail were different. We had a party of 8 and got two of each of the small plates and two of the octopus ceviche, then main courses. The poblano pepper soup with corn kernels was so good and like nothing I've had before. I'm so glad we ate there - it was definitely the best meal of the trip!

Food is absolutely fantastic. Service and drinks were amazing as well. Highly recommend.

The service was great, as was the food. The vibes were on point and I look forward to returning.

Amazing food & service!! Unique dishes! Everything was so delicious!! We'll def be back!