El Gato Negro - French Market

It's hard to believe as many times as have been to New Orleans that I have never been to this restaurant. The food was really really good. So good that when I started eating I wanted to keep eating. I had to slow down! I had the pulled pork fajitas which were very very good. This included freshly made corn tortillas which were delicious. Portion was extremely generous and I could only finish half of it. Took the rest back to the hotel and had it the following day. The orange lime margarita was very good as well. Very tasty with just enough tequila in it. Very generous portions. Very delicious food. Great service. What more could you ask for? Definitely give them a try!

I stumbled across the street to cool down while the rest of my group was in the French Market. The staff were really nice and inviting. Margaritas selection on point. Had an amazing Watermelon Margarita and a chips and queso. On point! I well be bring my group here next time for sure!

We were looking for Mexican and a place to get chips and salsa in the French Market, which if you haven’t noticed, is hard to come by. So we stopped here, and let me tell you, no questions asked, EAT HERE! My mom doesn’t like enchiladas, these were her favorite enchiladas she’s ever had. Get the pineapple cilantro margarita, it’ll be a margarita you will be dreaming about. We walked in with about 15 minutes until closing and they invited us in, and better yet, more people came in at closing and they stayed open. The service was awesome, the food was amazing.

Fantastic fusion of Cajun and Mexican flavors! Visited El Gato Negro during our week in town based on a local recommendation, and it absolutely delivered! This Mexican kitchen knows how to blend flavors perfectly. Must-tries: - Pineapple Cilantro Margarita Absolutely delicious and refreshing. Don't miss this one! - Crawfish Queso What a unique and tasty combination! The perfect marriage of Cajun and Mexican cuisines. This appetizer alone is worth the visit. - Carne Asada Cooked to perfection. The meat was tender, flavorful, and expertly prepared. The atmosphere was great with a nice mix of locals and visitors. Service was solid, and the food came out at a good pace. It's clear why the locals recommended this spot. El Gato Negro offers something special that you won't find everywhere. The fusion concept really works here. Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality Mexican food with a Louisiana twist. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Fresh and delicious, every time! Margaritas are off the charts. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this is a must try!

What a diamond in the rough! The owner brought out a little setup and made our guacamole dip in front of us while he told us stories of his place and how it started. He was as much of the experience as an authentic Mexican restaurant in the middle of Cajun land. The food was great and came out quickly. If you like Mexican food, this is definitely a stop for you while in New Orleans. We got the taco plates with beef.

This will for sure be a go to every time I’m in NOLA. Food is amazing. Just get anything. You will not be disappointed!

The margaritas are amazing and the food doesn’t disappoint either! We got chicken and steak quesadillas. Both were seasoned very well. The wife got the pineapple cilantro margarita and I got the blood of the devil margarita (warning it’s spicy). We highly recommend giving this place a shot if you are in the area.