Johnny Sánchez
Mexican restaurant · Central Business District ·
Inventive Mexican eats & drinks in a chic venue
Inventive Mexican eats & drinks in a chic venue
"Step inside Johnny Sanchez on Poydras, and it’s clear this isn’t your usual taco joint. Eye-popping art, modern lighting, and a sleek, sophisticated vibe match the menu (and prices). Celebrity chef Aarón Sánchez and chef/partner Miles Landrem deliver the goods, from tacos stuffed with albondigas (a recipe from Sánchez’s grandmother), to crispy P&J oysters, and fried cauliflower. Specials are always worth a try, and margaritas are top-notch." - Beth D’Addono
"Let’s start with the guacamole. So very good, and Johnny Sanchez (from Aaron Sanchez) is just 0.4 miles from the big game. The restaurant combines Mexico City-centric art and interior with a winning mash-up of traditional and modern Mexican cuisine. Consider the revelatory crispy Brussels with cotija cheese and pickled jalapenos, the yellowtail ceviche, and all of the tacos." - Beth D’Addono
"Chef Aarón Sánchez is the face of Johnny Sánchez, the fetching Mexican restaurant on Poydras Street with an eye-popping design and a menu influenced by his Mexican heritage and Texas upbringing. But whenever Sánchez is jetting off to fundraise for his scholarship program for Latinx students or film TV shows like MasterChef, chef de cuisine/partner Miles Landrem is a steady hand on the wheel ensuring a real deal menu that includes queso, creative tacos, arroz con pollo, one of the best burritos in town, and street corn." - Beth D’Addono
"Eye-popping art, modern lighting, and a sleek sophisticated vibe set expectations high at Johnny Sanchez — and with good reason. Partners Johnny Sanchez and Miles Landrem deliver the goods, from tacos stuffed with albondigas, Aaron’s grandmother’s recipe, to lobster and fried cauliflower. Tacos are on the pricier side here, ranging from $15 to $26 for two." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell
"A now-defunct upscale Mexican restaurant in New Orleans that served as the chef’s first job early in his career." - Courtney E. Smith