Mambo’s

Great accommodations in the heart of Bourbon Street! Food was great and staff was amazing and friendly!

Food and customer service was great. Kayla, our waitress was excellent. Definitely would recommend and will be returning here again for dinner

Everything was amazing! We were sat quickly, services was great and food was amazing! The taste of New Orleans a little of everything you should try while here.

Got an appetite after walking the French quarters. We had Naquika as our server and hands down the BEST service. She recommended some items we tried and we were extremely happy with them. We had blackened alligator bites and fries (best fries ever). We also tried redfish Martí Gras special and it was devine. We also tried the Mambos famous oysters. Best experience in the French Quarter. So excited to be here visiting NOLA and to have come across this little piece of heaven at nearly midnight! Also checked in and got a free bread pudding that tasted amazing.

Food: I ordered blacked red fish and gumbo. The fish was dried the sides of collar greens was chewy. Gumbo was good which saved the review to a 3 star Service: Bad, came there and took them a while to get my orde Ambiance: Went there for lunch so not many people only worker standing around talking to each other instead of serving.

Nice, rooftop, horrible service very slow, would not I recommend. Great view of Bourbon street, though! Not sure what else to say.

I am not stingy with my 5 star ratings. If you're good, you're good. I have to say, I REALLY wanted to give Mambo's a 5 star rating...but I couldn't. The food? 10 stars. My partner and I shared the crawfish poutine and the redfish dinner. I could, quite literally, taste NOLA in every bite. It was SO good! The service? 4 stars. We got no silverware, had to ask the server to take our order, did not get checked on (so I didn't order another drink--you're problem, server!), and had to have our bill fixed. What a mess. The ambiance? It was incredible! It's right on bourbon street, so you could hear and see everything. We loved the action and the life that was teeming from the street. 10 stars. See? That service. Ugh. All that to say, if you aren't in a rush, I'd go here. ;)

This was the worst food I've had in NOLA. Let me add that this is my fifth or sixth times in NOLA so I'm well versed in the it spots. I wanted to try something else less well known and gave mambo a try. Instant regret. The chargrilled oysters didn't have any flavor and was drown in sauce. The Rockefeller was like a spinach dip on your oysters, don't recommend that. I didn't taste any char on the oysters and that's the best part. No Parmesan and no butter on the oysters, came with two slider bread and just no, I need baguette french bread. I also ordered blackened gator tail bites. It was not blackened and it tasted more like fish fillet than gators. I've had gator before. Worst of all was the waitress, she took my appetizer order and never came back to check on me or to take my entree order. I had to flag down other waiters to order entree and check out. I hope the tip goes to the other two waiters and not hers, they did her job for her

This was our very first meal we had on arrival into New Orleans. We happened to walk in off the bustle of Bourbon street and were immediately told to wait in the line outside. Whoops! We waited for about 10-15 minutes before another host came out and asked us if we were waiting for the patio seating upstairs and we said no, we just wanted any table. He said, "Well come on in! You don't have to wait in that line, that's for the balcony seating!" Cool, cool, cool. That other guy definitely did not tell us that. No biggie. Once seated our service was quick and professional. The food was ok. Definitely not the best we had our entire visit, but enough to whet our cajun palate and prepare for the week to come. I probably wouldn't seek this place out again, but I definitely would not be opposed to ending up here again either. It gets the job done and it's right in the middle of all the action. And sometimes, that's all you need!

Our last day in town, we walked passed and liked the menu so we stopped in for lunch with no wait in line Sunday around 12:15. Service was good, but food was slow as it took quite some time. Average Creole and Cajun seasoning on the food. Everything tasted sort of on the bland side. The oysters we're the best thing going and the Cesar salad + dressing were great. They also had a decent kid's menu.

I'm scoring them harshly because this is New Orleans. Outside of New Orleans this might be a 3.5 or 4 but as far as taste goes this was sub par for New Orleans, especially after the amazing lunch my group and I had at Dooky Chase. I've had Oysters at least 3 other restaurants in NO and these were at the bottom. I didn't care for the sauce and the oysters themselves were just okay. We only ate half of them. The fried platter was okay too. I would have liked a little more flavor but everything was fried well and I was able to substitute what I didn't want for more of something else. Would not recommend this place as there are far better places to eat in NO. Try Deanie's

The Service was excellent! The staff is very attentive and make sure you have what you need. The food is fresh and delicious with great ambience! Thank you Justin!!

OMG I am so glad we dined here on our first night in NOLA. For appetizer, we ordered the .ix of blackened and fried gator bites. Then for our main course, I ordered the fried shrimp po'boy sandwich. Hubby ordered the taste of New Orleans platter. As an incentive for checking in with Yelp, you get a bread pudding for dessert. The food was amazing from start to finish. If you are ever are in NOLA, definitely stop by.

I reserved a private room here for my bachelorette dinner party! They have some of the best oysters on Bourbon Street and there and service is really good. It's one of the newer restaurants on Bourbon Street and every time I go I'm always satisfied. I had a group of girls from out of town celebrating with me on my wedding weekend and this was our first stop for my bachelorette night. They reserve the room for us and we're very accommodating to all of the questions that my out-of-town girls had. They did not rush us out and we were able to stay as long as we wanted, which was nice because I don't get to see these girls that often anymore. Everyone loved their food and I'm happy I chose this place to start my wedding weekend!

Came to New Orleans for a Christmas vacation at the end of last year, and I was in the market for some great food. In my research, I found that Mambo's, right in the heart of Bourbon Street, was one of the more popular places. So I decided to have lunch here. It was a fun little building with giant windows, prime for people watching right there on Bourdon. We got in, got seated, and started ordering. I can't find the oyster dish we started with, which is a good sign to me. Maybe they change their menu periodically. But it was oysters slathered with a creamy, zesty sauce, with a large dollop of jambalaya in the middle. A nice, fun dish that was packed full of flavor and probably exactly what the tourists want to see when they come here. Next was the Duck Wantons (Duck, bacon, & sweet corn wontons stuffed with cream cheese & red peppers. Served with Thai Sweet Chili sauce). These were fun. Very crispy empanada-type things with a little duck, a lot of cream cheese, and a classic sweet chili sauce for dipping. Also fun, no complaints. For the main event, we got a Fried Shrimp Po-Boy (Dressed with tomatoes, pickles, onions, Remoulade and coleslaw). This was far from a traditional po' boy. I'm not gonna get into it, because I don't want to sound pompous, but if you have had po' boys from mom and pop shops away from Bourbon, you'd know. Don't get me wrong, it was perfectly edible and delicious. Then it was time for dessert, the delicious sounding Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie (Large buttery pecans, layered on a rich, smooth filling with a hint of kentucky bourbon on a pastry crust). Oh yes, this was it. Super smooth and decadent, great crunch from those pecans, and a tender and flakey crust, oh so delicious. Wow. Overall, this place was pretty good. I can see why it's so popular. I have no regrets.

Pros: What a great large window view of Bourbon Street. This place must be super fun to people watch from during dinnertime. Service was great, but we were one of only a few people there for this early lunchtime. Lol. The menu had a lot of yummy sounding options to choose from. Cons: The food was good. Not great, but good. Sorry. Tips: The oysters were great. Get them. Dessert was also great. If you only get to have one po' boy in the city, make sure it doesn't come from here.

During a recent trip to New Orleans, I found myself wandering down the lively Bourbon Street with friends. While some say you need to be brief on Bourbon, others suggest being spontaneous. I needed a bit of convincing from my group, but I'm glad we ended up at Mambo's. We decided to pop into Mambo's on a whim and were not disappointed. The restaurant spans three stories, and since the first two floors were packed, we were seated on the third floor. It wasn't the rooftop, but it still offered a great view and a lively atmosphere. We all opted for fish dishes, but with different sides. Everything was delicious, and the dessert was excellent. The food tasted like good, quality homemade cooking, which is exactly what we were looking for. Despite my initial hesitation, Mambo's proved to be a great choice. The busy restaurant is a testament to its popularity, and I'd definitely go back again. If you're in the French Quarter and craving some tasty, homemade food, give Mambo's a try.

Stopped by Mambos around 5:15 PM and there was already a short line outside. We probably waited about 15 minutes then we were seated in a booth near the window. Our server was quick and friendly. Overall, the vibe was relaxed but fun. I ordered the vegetarian pasta which was the best I've had. Perfectly creamy with lots of flavor. I'd definitely stop by here again for the same dish!

This place was so good! Had the alligator bites and jambalaya. They were both hot and fresh. The jambalaya was FIRE! Also had a Sangria and it was delicious as well. If you are on Bourbon Street looking for food, I would definitely recommend this place

The crab cakes? 7.5/10 I enjoyed it, I thought it was very flavorful and it was probably the highlight of my visit. Fried chicken? 3/10 it was so dry, I don't think we even finished it. Bread pudding? 5.5/10 it was not the kind of bread pudding we were expecting and to each their own but it was drenched in sugar - it was wayyyy too sweet. Shanti was our server and she was nice. She made a few recommendations and was overall accommodating. I showed her the check in offer for a free dessert upon and she was able to get it approved. Lol lowkey really glad she was able. Anyways, we found this place off Yelp and thought we would give it a shot; there was a line outside so it made it look more promising. My partner and I both agreed that if we were inebriated, we'd probably find the food a lot more tasty - know what I mean? Shrug. Would I come back or recommend this spot? Probably not. I think if you do come, it might be worth waiting for upstairs seating tho - heard it has a good view.

One our first night in nola, we were walking around and trying to find somewhere to eat. Most places were pretty busy and had a long wait, but Mambo's was able to fit our large group. We ordered a dozen of Mambo's oysters, the fried seafood platter, alligator po boy, and the poutine fries. The Mambo's oysters here are very different from chargrilled oysters / bbq oysters etc. They come with a very thick, creamy, garlickey cajun sauce. They also come with two fat biscuits because you need that much carbs to soak up the rest of the sauce. These oysters were A+, I could probably just have eaten this because it was such a large portion of food. The alligator po boy is huge! The meat was kind of dry but I don't think alligator is that juicey anyways. It also came with a large amount of fries. The seafood platter came with hushpuppies, fried fish, fried oyster, coleslaw and dipping sauce. The poutine fries had the same sauce that the mambos oysters had. Portions here are ridiculously large. One order of food can easily be split between 3 people. We also got the sazerac and the hurrican drink . You can make it a double shot for extra $5. The sazerac drink is very smooth and dangerous. You have to come here if you go to FQ!

We had lunch here on Saturday. It is located on Bourbon Street and it's the only restaurant in the French Quarter with a rooftop. We ate on the 2nd floor but inside in the air conditioning. We went out on the rooftop to take photos of the view from the rooftop. We shared the Cajun corn dip and it was delicious. We got the Mambo's mule and the Decatur St lemonade drink. My friend who tried many Moscow mule drinks in the French Quarter said that the Mambo's mule drink was the best. We selected this restaurant since it had a large vegetarian menu section. We had the New Orleans bread pudding dessert and it was amazing. We ate every last bite of it. The service here was fast and attentive.

Their corn dip and bread pudding were out of this world. I wish we had come back for their entrees but my friend and I wanted to try other restaurants while we were here visiting. The other restaurants doesn't compare to this one. I will definitely come back for more next time! The staff here were very gracious and accommodating as well.

The pasta dish was delicious and Leila was very nice and attentive. The oysters were good. Great ambiance .

Although the food took some time it was definitely worth it!! One of the best Cajun chicken Alfredo's I've ever had! Portions are also big! I still regret not finishing it all!! We came in late and they took all 8 of us so it's definitely a good spot to hit while going out/before! My cousins ordered a variety of things but this dish was definitely a fan favorite! The spot is also near many other restaurants/bars and fun things as well!

This place is only getting a 5 stars because of Lucci! Lucci is 3/5 stars for this establishment. He was on the grill when we walked in and seen me recording and said wait let me give you a show and added something on the grill to get me some good footage! We laughed and chopped it up with him in between his orders. My mom and I sat at the bar it was late probably a little after 1 AM after some partying on bourbon we were hungry so we wanted chargrilled oysters AGAIN lol these were fantastic and seasoned to perfection. While we ordered a dozen only half a dozen came out but we said it was fine because we also had just ordered and ate red beans and rice which were AMAZING and the fried chicken on top of it was the perfect touch! The bartender insisted we take the other half even though we said no it's okay. She also had forgot my glass of wine and I had to remind her. The food was amazing, but it would definitely be a 3 star for service had we not had such a wonderful encounter with Lucci! This restaurant has an upstairs as well with an outside patio for dining.

It's a fairly small place but that seems to be the norm here in NOLA. The server was very friendly but didn't see much of him. Maybe three interactions total since it was pretty busy. Didn't wait too long for food, waited a few minutes for a refill. The food was dynamite. Very flavorful and hearty. They didn't skip on the protein in my pasta and the bread pudding was delicious and served warmed! There's a good size bar, it's well lit, and the music and noise from bourbon street add to the ambiance of it all. (Not in a bad way!) good lighting, and friendly welcoming people. I highly encourage you to check in on yelp when you come here! You won't be disappointed

We came here after the swamp tour, so we were super hungry. Although our appetizers came out wrong first, our waiter was eager to fix our order. The food was delicious and they gave you a hearty amount. The only thing I wish was that more rice came with the crawfish at ettouffe. We sat in the back room and it is super cold back there, even on one of New Orleans hottest days. The drinks were strong, even though I didn't get a picture of them, but did the job. Everyone was nice and welcoming and friendly to us.

Second best oysters in the state of Louisiana, do you hear me!!? The only thing I could say against Mambo's, is the server we had at the moment was not well... my table didn't believe. I'm not sure if she was ill, or just had a lingering cough, but.. clearly you're reading this review, so we stayed to eat and tell the story. Gator bites, great food, and cute aesthetics all around. The girls and I really did love this spot. So much, we talked about it the remaining 3 days we were in the area. Without the coughing, 5 out of 5 stars. Hands down.

Finding a late-night eating spot with top-notch food is always a bonus. Although we missed out on the charred oysters, the catfish was fried to perfection - a generous portion bursting with flavor. The ambiance and vibe were truly delightful.

Love Love Love this spot, came here 2 years ago for the first time and recently returned to New Orleans and had to come back. Of course, the food was just as good as the last time. Food: I had the Creole Jambalaya with gator sausage on this trip. However, I had the gator nuggets and shrimp po boy on the last trip. The only thing to say is that this place has flavor and they know how to cook. The portions are large, and the food comes to you in a reasonable time. Look! If your food comes to the table too fast, it makes me think it's been sitting waiting for someone to order it. Thays just my thoughts, so I appreciate a little wait time. The drink are big, and they are not shy about the alcohol. Great drinks. Service: The staff is layer back, polite, and very good at what they do. I love the way they make you feel like you're a local and can have a great conversation with you. They check on you and call you baby or sweetie, and I have to say that day I love that. If you don't get there early, the way time for a table could be 30 + minutes, this olaces fills up fast. The bar is another option to sit, and they offer the full menu at the bar. Atmosphere: The atmosphere is chill with music playing and great conversations going on. It's an average size restaurant with plenty of tables and the decor is so New Orleans. Price: The price per plate is average $17-$30, but again, you get plenty of food, and you can not beat the flavor. Location: It's in New Orleans in the french quarter on Bourbon St. and Eiberville St. MAMBO'S

First day in NoLa, and we ate like we didn't have 2 more days to eat. I highly recommend this spot if you're in Nola. They have a rooftop bar, and the hostess said there were 2 floors of dining. It was packed, and there was a long wait for seating. We ended up sitting at the bar, and the bartender was no short of amazing. Everything we had was delicious. The blackened redfish sat on top of dressing that I didn't care for but the fish, shrimp and homemade sauce was really good. The crabcakes were the best crab cakes I've EVER had. Real crab with great consistency and flavor. The red beans and rice were flavored perfectly. I was able to get a free dessert, I got the breadpudding with praline and Rum sauce! Oh my goodness...that sauce was perfection .

For a restaurant being right on Bourbon - I truly enjoyed! It was our first stop on our trip for dinner and it didn't disappoint. Made reservations but I think the wait wouldn't be terrible during the week. Weekends - reservations needed for sure. I'm not sure if it was a bad mistake but we started with the Cajun crawfish poutine and that was so good that I was full after that. Fries topped with a delicious cream sauce and tons of crawfish. Also, an excellent side of ranch too. I highly recommend these if you're dining here. My boyfriend got their alligator poboy and really liked it. I took a bite and loved that they added remoulade sauce to their poboys, something different and unique. It was delicious. I also got the taste of New Orleans which was honestly a perfect introduction to some food in the area. Rice and beans with sausage, crawfish etouffe and some fantastic gumbo. All great - even though I was full. It really was a perfect taste at the cuisine to come. The interior is cute and nicely decorated. Service was good. I'd recommend Mambos for sure. Even though it's touristy it's great food.

Great rooftop bar with a beautiful view. It was really a nice respite from the activities of Bourbon Street to sit in the shade and be able to look down the street at the sights. I enjoyed a bubbly rosé and some French fries. All the food on the menu looked good but we just weren't that hungry. Our server was super nice and we definitely enjoyed our time on the roof!

The ambiance was pretty cool at this place. They do have an upstairs rooftop as well but it was full so we sat downstairs. Our waitress was amazing. She was very attentive, friendly and checked on us often. We had the New Orleans tour which included all the favorites, the chicken and sausage gumbo, the strawberry cheese cake and a round of beers. The drinks came out quickly and iced cold. The food was fresh and flavorful. The gumbo was good but not the best we've had. The tour of New Orleans was a great choice since we got to try the favorites. The crawfish ettoufee was a favorite. The cheesecake was pretty standard.

Red Beans and Crispy Chicken 9.3/10 (Served with cajun sausage) - the most perfect plate of food. Rice, beans and fried chicken. Everything was absolutely fantastic still thinking about it. Gator Bites 7.5/10 (Marinated white meat gator tail served fried or blackened. Served with remoulade sauce) Spinach Dip 8.6/10 (Creamy spinach served with chips. Topped with parmesan) - great spinach dip. Crab Cake Pasta 8.4/10 (Our famous crabmeat cake over a bed of creamy penne pasta) - Thick thick crab cake. Fried Oyster Platter -/10 (Served with french fries, coleslaw, jalapeño hushpuppies, cocktail and tartar sauce)

Not a fan. The food was blah. As many restaurants that are in NOLA- I would choose elsewhere.

Finally time to eat after seeing family last night ... Randomly selected Mambo's... For my app I stated with the Gator Tail Bites half fried and half blackened .... BUSSINNNN.... Seasoned perfectly ... and just the right amount ... next up the ... Mambo Famous Oysters .... very very good .... The cheese and sauce is the perfect combination ... def just do ... so they had a special that came with a crab cake .. my brother said it was GOOD... so I ordered one fried and one blackened and let me just say this ... DONT SHARE.. I want to order another serving right now lol ... my waitress was amazing if you can ask for Jasmine ... she was the best .... The rest of the staff worked as a true team .. the food came out piping hot ... great Choice if you in Nawlins...

Idc what anyone says, their redfish is tooo good. Everything from the greens to the crawfish, one of my favorite meals to grab when I'm in town

Big recommendation as everything we had was well seasoned, flavorful, and hit the right spot before a long day ahead of travel. The food is a bit on the heavier side, as you can imagine with any NOLA food, between fried foods and such, but it's sure to fill you up. Red Beans, Rice & Fried Chicken: This was phenomenal! I was thinking I wouldn't get any value out of this spending money on beans & rice, but it came highly recommended, and I'm glad I took the rec. The only knock is I wish the chicken was a bit more fried, as it sits on the bed of beans, it starts to lose some of it's crispiness. Oysters: Phenomenal, finger-lickin' good. Seafood Platter: HEAVY. This is a must-share type of platter to be honest. You get a large variety and my favorite was the fried catfish. Super fresh, tasty, well seasoned and fried, and not dry at all.

Great great service - especially during mardis gras. We had a large group & ordered a bunch of different entrees - many options for everyone. A lot of the food options were deep fried (which is what we saw across the French Quarter). Everyone enjoyed their dinners - I ordered a few sides to make my own Cajun sampler & couldn't finish it all. Certainly healthy portions! Thanks for accomodating our large group without reservations

this was the 1st spot we selected when we landed. We had called multiple times weeks before to try and get a reservation, but it was impossible to speak to anybody there, so we just winged it & walked in. They sat us at the bar. We were the only ones at the bar. and the bartender, was very over it, and honestly seemed like she was hungover or on something. Told her we were celebrating my birthday, and nothing was said or done to make it a special evening. Ambience was busy, upstairs there was no music playing, so it was just hearing peoples chatter. Food was very mediocre, the duck wontons are more of a empanada, not crispy at all. The oysters were extremely salty. The gator bites were good, but honestly just tasted like Chick-fil-A nuggets. I was so excited for the Poboy, but the bread was so dry and took over the sandwich. I couldn't even bite into it, so I ended up just eating the shrimp, they were pretty good and the fries were good. My husband loved the fish and the grits. I really don't understand the hype of this place and I don't recommend it for how expensive it was.

Made a quick stop in here and was pleasantly surprised. Gator, Gator and more Gator. Had gator bites, and the poutine. Delicious beyond all belief. Had a couple of libations which helped wash down the deliciousness of the food. Quick service and your traditional bayou esque decorations, leave a very New Orleans feel right in Bourbon St.

Let's start with the service. There was 7 of us in the party and we asked for separate checks (a pain, I know but we said we'd tip well for the inconvenience.) Our waitress scowled at us, shook her head, and probably wanted to cuss us out but didn't. The food was below average at best. The charbroiled oysters were pathetically small and the pasta was overcooked and sauce was bland. Ive had better food served at a school cafeteria. Skip this one completely.

This is the perfect place to try authentic New Orleans food on Bourbon Street! I took my friends from out of town here and they LOVED everything. The taste of New Orleans is perfect for indecisive people who cannot choose between trying gumbo or crawfish etouffee, which are both essential. It was my first time trying gator bites and it was sooo crispy with the perfect seasoning. My favorite was the Blackened Redfish Lafourche because it had sooo much going on, with a creamy Cajun sauce and fried crawfish over a bed of red fish. My friends were obsessed with the jambalaya pasta as they've never had anything like it. The food here was very comforting and I highly recommend to anyone visiting nola

Boasting the only rooftop bar on Bourbon Street, Mambo's initially lured us in with the promise of stellar views. While the photo ops on the upstairs patio didn't disappoint, the 90-degree New Orleans summer heat quickly convinced my friends and me to seek refuge in the air-conditioned comfort of the second-floor dining area. The food was hearty and delicious, although a tad on the heavy side. We kicked things off with the chargrilled oysters, which hit the mark in terms of flavor but were weighed down by an overly generous portion of cheese. My "Taste of New Orleans" entree brought a trio of iconic dishes: chicken and sausage gumbo, crawfish etouffee, and red beans & rice with smoked sausage. The gumbo and red beans were decent, but the crawfish etouffee truly stole the show. My friends enjoyed their selections and by the end of the meal, we were all stuffed. We reserved some space in our stomachs to share the warm bread pudding dessert. I relished it; however, one of my friends was put off by the raisins. Service was unremarkable - efficient but not memorable. Overall, Mambo's proved to be a satisfying stop on our New Orleans culinary journey. We wisely embarked on a post-meal stroll to stave off the impending food coma.

Whenever I'm out of town, I try my best to find somewhere new to eat and I'm so glad we stumbled on this spot. It was delicious!!!! We ate the Mambo Redfish and Fried Oysters. The bread pudding was complimentary with the check in *wink wink* We also had a Mango Tango and Hurricane Remy to drink. My favorite part was eating on their rooftop and hearing the city come alive. I would be remiss if I didn't mention our server Tira which was absolutely phenomenal. If you ever visit New Orleans, drop by and enjoy!

I wanted a rooftop restaurant in the French Quarter for the first dinner of my annual girl's trip and Mambo's fit the bill with a table overlooking Bourbon Street. Since we dined before sunset, the vibe was still chill and offered a birds-eye view of the famous street. I ordered the blackened redfish, which was a new dish for me, and I absolutely loved it! The Cajun sauce was amazing and paired nicely with both the fish and mashed potatoes. The meal also comes with a bowl of mustard greens but I had no desire to try them. Since we were kicking off a girls trip, I indulged in a tropical storm drink. The mix of mango, passion fruit, cranberry and pineapple was perfect! I liked the neon "Y'all I'm in Nawlins sign" in the stairwell for a fun photo op too!

Mambo's on Bourbon Street is a three-story building and is home to the first and only rooftop bar on this street. We walked in with no reservation and was seated right away on the 1st floor, main dining area outlooking Bourbon Street. Ponce was our server and he was so enthusiastic and friendly. We first ordered the Tropical Storm - Three Olives Orange Vodka, 1800 Tequila, Cointreau with mango & passion fruit purees, cranberry & pineapple juices and Hurricane Remy - Remy Martin VSOP & Don Q passion fruit with tropical juices. These drinks tasted really good. We started with the Gator Tail Bites blackened and fried white meat gator tail served with remoulade sauce. Ponce explained the difference between blackened and fried and we did half and half. To me, the gator bites tasted like chicken. For entrees, I had the Taste of New Orleans - Chicken and sausage gumbo, crawfish etouffee and red beans & rice with smoked sausage. This was flavorful, tasted wonderful, and it was great to taste authentic Cajun and Creole cooking. My husband had the Cajun Jambalaya Pasta - Shrimp and alligator sausage with onions, garlic and bell peppers in a creole sauce, tossed with penne pasta. The portions were huge and we almost couldn't finish our dishes. I highly recommend you to check out Mambo's on Bourbon Street. You will not be disappointed.

despite the positive reviews, mambos wasn't a great experience for me. I think they're understaffed and honestly not ready to handle the volume that they get. We waited about 10 minutes outside to get seated, which is totally understandable, even though there were empty tables inside that were waiting to be cleaned. If I had to recommend from an operations perspective, I strongly believe that they could, get by by hiring a runner to clean up the tables and run the food out because the waiters and waitresses were too focused on that instead of waiting and waitressing. I ordered the garden salad and it honestly felt like a commercial bag from the Stop & Shop store. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing was some thing that you would probably buy in the frozen food section. It did not taste good and I know where it comes from. It's bad quality. The mixed platter was actually really good but again this is really unhealthy food and I was hoping that it would taste less like frozen food and I just didn't get that experience that I was looking for here