Spicy Mango

Me and my wife went last night. Absolutely Wonderful experience. Great staff, our waitress “Smiley” was awesome. Food was unbelievable, and you can tell the management is a cut above the rest. The music is great but if you are sensitive to loud music you might be a bit put off, we loved it though! 10/10!

Fun new Caribbean restaurant with a great ambience! Especially loved the outdoor seating area. The jerk chicken and mango pie were amazing! The staff were very friendly. My only remarks were that the main courses were brought out before we had finished our appetizers and the music inside, though upbeat was a little too loud to have a conversation. I still would definitely come back to try the curry chicken and sweet potato dessert.

The Caribbean island vibes the moment you enter. The ambience is amazing and the atmosphere is crisp. The bar scene is so flawless. The lighting and music is everything. The appetizers: The mango wings fall of the bones. Tenderness love. The corn of cob with the sauce is so delicious and it had me drooling for more. The Ceviche of shrimp with mango was also yummy. Cocktails: Tanqueray & club soda with lime I tried their specialty mango drink with tajin on the rim spicy margarita

You gotta go here! Came on a girls trip to NOLA and Spicy Mango was our last dinner here. First off, we were running late and they accommodated our reservation. We get here and ambiance is everything. We shared starters and the burger. Everything was seasoned perfectly, spicy but not overwhelming. Our server was Nia, who was super patient and gave us awesome recommendations. The Chef, Sal, came over and did a quality check. The Manager Josh came over and had a great conversation with us. Hospitality was on 1000. Definitely come and check this place out on your trip here!!!

Our server Qui was informative & patient. Her recommendations were spot on and her detail to service was amazing. The food was top notch as was the hospitality. I look forward to coming back here to try more of the menu. This was the second Morrow restaurant we tried during our stay and it did not disappoint. We sat outside and the courtyard was definitely a vibe. They did not have a DJ but that was perfectly fine with us as I believe their grand opening is not scheduled until July 5. Definitely recommend make it a stop if ever in New Orleans.

Everything about our visit to Spicy Mango was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, the drinks, the food, the presentation, and especially the service were top-notch. Our waiter, Smiley (Dinera), was an absolute doll. She was warm, attentive, and made our evening extra special. We tried the crawfish beignets,flaming branzino, litterally comes out flaming :) , red bean oxtail, jerk mac & cheese, and pickled slaw, and every bite was bursting with flavor. The presentation of the Rudegal drink was spectacular. The ambiance was spot on with a perfect Caribbean vibe, making it feel like a mini tropical getaway in the middle of New Orleans. Without a doubt, we’ll be coming back next time we visit the city.

Paige was an Amazing Bartender and server! The food was so good. 10/10 definitely recommend. Elote.... Oxtails... Cabbage... and a cocktail... worth every dime

Stopped in to Spicy Mango a few days before the official opening, safe to say I fell in love! Spicy Mango is a newly opened restaurant under Morrow Hospitality. This restaurant offers Caribbean—New Orleans style dishes and does not disappoint. Food is so very flavorful and the drinks as well. Shoutout to Paige behind the bar mixing such a great custom cocktail for me!! The decor is super pretty and island like, once you walk in the music + decor definitely set the tone. This restaurant is perfectly located on the corner of Frenchman and Esplanade, directly across from the Jazz Museum— extremely close to the Quarter and CBD. I look forward to visiting Spicy Mango again very soon!

I came to Spicy Mango on Saturday, July 26th to celebrate my birthday! My family have been huge fans of all of Larry Morrow's restaurants and Spicy Mango is no exception! My husband, and my mother-in-law and father-in-law were absolutely WOWED by the ambiance, the service, and the amazing FLAVORFUL food and FANTASTIC drinks! Ms. Taylor, our server, was so kind and attentive, and went above and beyond for us! The head chef, Mr. Jordan, stopped by our table to ask us for our input on the food (we all said 10/10 no notes! LOL)! The icing on the cake was when Mr. Josh and also the owner himself Mr. Larry Morrow BOTH surprised our table with a BEAUTIFUL birthday surprise! This birthday has been so special to me, and the lovely staff at Spicy Mango treated us like family. This is why we will always support the Morrow Hospitality restaurants because they have truly become the heart of NOLA! Do yourself a favor and book a table FAST! You won't regret it!

Let me start by saying that I love New Orleans, the culture and the food. Me and my hubby are not strangers when it comes to this city. Now let's jump right into this review. When we arrive we were unable to make reservations, so one of the host added us onto the waiting list. The wait was about 45-90mins. Once our table was ready, entering into the restaurant the decor and aesthetics were on point. I love the colors and even the waiters/waitress were on point with the uniform, simple but very clean & professional. Let's talk about the food. My husband order the oxtail bean and rice and my order was the jerk Mac and cheese and the oxtails which was served with white rice. The oxtail bean & rice was good, great flavor as well, the jerk mac and cheese was 10/10. The flavors were extremely tasty and flavorful. The oxtails flavor was good. However, the meat was not tender and the oxtail did not have as much meat on the bone, it was slightly fatty. I also had a drink I forgot the name but the drink was fire. The wait for our food after we order was about 45mins to one hour until we received our plates. There were a few celebrities present and I do believe that due to their status they were main priority. For the menu to be so small there is no way we should have waited 45mins to one hour. I did not like how our waiter was not attentive and she did not give us a receipt after we paid. Over all my experience here was okay I don't think I will be back soon. But it's not off the table

This is actually the best meal I have ever had in my life! The food was perfect! We got the jumbo shrimp appetizer which was so good! The oxtail was cooked perfectly it was so tender and soft! The mac n cheese was the star though my personal favorite dish and it was amazing! Every bite just kept me coming back for more. And then for dessert we got the rum cake and it was the best rum cake I have ever had. The flavor along with the freshly made coconut ice cream just had me going back for another bite. The service was excellent especially for their grand opening, our waitress was so polite and the wait time was not long at all. Their cocktails are also fire, I got the spicy mango margarita and it had the perfect balance of sweet and spice. The ambiance and outdoor seating was also so nice and well-decorated with great music selection as well. This is probably one of my favorite restaurants ever and I will definitely be back and I highly recommend it!

Wow!! What a pleasant surprise! My experience at Spicy Mango was truly a treat. The space is beautiful and immediately whisks you away to an island inspired paradise. Aside from the fact that my friends were pretty late arriving which caused us be seated well after our reservation time, the wait staff was more than patient and accommodating. Once our whole party of 4 arrived, we were seated indoors which I was grateful for due to the outdoor heat. Our waiter Cory was super friendly and patient and helped us navigate the menu. We ordered the coconut shrimp, the wings and the crawfish beignets all delicious and the perfect appetizers. My friends ordered the special spicy margarita that had a little flame at the top. And I had a mango lemonade which was a tasty and refreshing zero proof option. For entrees we ordered the oxtail, flaming branzino with sides of plantain, cabbage and rice. The meal was a 9/10. Everything was flavorful-and the portions were perfect for sharing. We even had leftovers. Sadly, we didn't have time for dessert but I would've ordered the mango pie because I've never had a mango pie before. I honestly can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Spicy Mango has so much potential, but has so many little kinks to work out! We visited the restaurant at around 9:30 pm on a whim, with no reservation. We were told a 45-minute wait, and in 45 minutes, we were told our table was ready. The hostess led us outside to a table, just to come back inside, just to come back outside, before telling us to wait a little longer before our table was clean. She seemed confused. By then, it was well after 10:15 p.m. on a Saturday night. The restaurant is gorgeous, by the way, and really gives a tropical, nightlife vibe. After 15 minutes? We were finally seated outside and our waitress took our drink and food orders. The menu was slightly expensive but we were not phased as we had visited another one of Larry Morrow's (Sun Chong) restaurants during our trip. I ordered the half jerk chicken, but ended up receiving the whole jerk chicken but was not charged, obviously. The chicken was flavorful and was spicy, as jerk should be. However, the rice and peas, plantains, and cabbage we ordered were also very spicy, so I ended up with some bad stomach pains the next morning from the spice overload. I actually never ordered the side of cabbage, but they brought it out to me for some reason, but again, I was never charged for it, so what the hell. My cousin ordered the jerk burger, also spicy, and the jerk macaroni and cheese. The macaroni was made with ZITI NOODLES???? Which was odd, but the flavor was there. The fries that came with the burger looked 3D-printed. All of the food was delicious, but the restaurant is extremely unorganized, and this was obvious during our time there. I won't speak too much on this, but our waitress sat down to vent with us and divulged some of her own issues with the restaurant, so it seemed like customers and staff alike realized that some things needed work. The restaurant also obviously caters to certain celebrity guests, which makes wait times longer for us regular folk. It is a new spot, so I'm pretty sure everything will eventually work out in the long run.

Beautiful restaurant, great vibes, super flavorful food with a spicy kick. And yes, mango can be found in drinks, dishes and even a mango tree inside the spot! Everybody's so creative, forreal. I visited Spicy Mango during their soft opening, a few days before they did a big grand opening during ESSENCE Weekend. Reservations were tight so I contacted the restaurant a day prior asking would a walk in be okay. Now I did attempt to go in a few minutes before 5pm, along with other patrons and they most def told us to wait outside and locked the door. No shade! I understand. However I was seated in about 5 min when I got inside--not bad as I could tell they were going to be busy the day before ESSENCE Fest kicked off! First things first, the decor is gorgeous. Definitely looks like you were transported to the tropics. Those who eat frequently in NOLA will see it has the newly adopted "you're not in NOLA, you're in Miami now" vibe. Ditching grass walls for more natural light, carved stone and wood/wicker adornments. The patio is niiiioce. They have fans and the little things to keep flies away. The outdoor bar is the perfect spot to be if you don't mind a little sweat during these summer months. You also have to walk through the outdoor patio to go to the restroom. I sat inside at a table near the windows for perfectly lit images and videos. You're welcome. On to the food, now I was told to try the jerk mac n cheese and I have to say this is one of the stars of the menu. The coconut shrimp is also fantastic, as it leans more into a sweet/spicy vibe rather than only being loaded with coconut. Crawfish beignets are good for those who still want a taste of the city, but fritter-style. (perfect fusion of Caribbean and Creole) Now I love the stewed chicken but it was HOT. I love spicy food, but it was on the edge of being unbearably hot. It came out smoking which was a 10/10, lol. However I did get the plantains and jerk mac as sides which balanced it out. I didn't get the jerk burger but it looked great. Has a slaw you can get on top or on the side. Also served with yuca fries! Most entrees do not come with sides and must be ordered separately. Rum Cake is a must for dessert. So moist with the tastiest ice cream and glitzy topping. For drinks I got the Rude Gal which is their signature spicy mango marg and Bujwah cocktail with passion fruit rum and ginger flavors. They do many versions of the drinks as mocktails as well. I was recommended to get a lemonade with added flavor and the mango was so refreshing. Staff members were very nice and accommodating. Managers greeted and checked on us throughout the meal. My servers were so knowledgeable and had great recommendations. Music also leans into the "Miami" vibe if you were wondering. Very H&M music if you know the vibes. Like Pitbull is around the corner ordering a cocktail. They do not have off-street parking, but if you get there near opening time you may be able to find a good spot. As someone who has tried every restaurant under the Morrow Hospitality umbrella, I think this is the best. Not even because it's new, but because a lot of attention was put into detail. The food, drinks, theme and aesthetic are all aligned.

Wish I could give more than 5 stars! Food, vibes, atmosphere, drinks, and best of all- the customer service was top tier. Neek, Jamal, and Josh were beyond amazing, with great conversation, prompt service, and frequent check ins. We came in for a bday dinner with reservations and were not disappointed in any way. We'll definitely be back! Everything we had on the menu was great, but the attention to detail and intentional efforts with customer service probably made our entire experience all the best. Thank you!

Stopped in to Spicy Mango a few days before the official opening, safe to say I fell in love! Spicy Mango is a newly opened restaurant under Morrow Hospitality. This restaurant offers Caribbean--New Orleans style dishes and does not disappoint. Food is so very flavorful and the drinks as well. Shoutout to Paige behind the bar mixing such a great custom cocktail for me!! The decor is super pretty and island like, once you walk in the music + decor definitely set the tone. This restaurant is perfectly located on the corner of Frenchman and Esplanade, directly across from the Jazz Museum-- extremely close to the Quarter and CBD. I look forward to visiting Spicy Mango again very soon!

I came here during their soft opening week and was pleasantly surprised! This space is way bigger than I thought and it is really gorgeous. Our server was Nia, she was super sweet and very attentive! I did order their signature drink which was a spicy mango habanero margarita that comes in a flaming skull glass, but I hated it lol. We ordered a lot of different food and everything was so flavorful. I really really enjoyed this restaurant! They are fully opening for essence weekend and I have another reservation so I'm delighted to go back and try their full menu!

I enjoyed my Birthday Dinner here! The food was amazing. The service was chef kiss! The ambiance was definitely giving a Carribean with the indoor and outdoor seating! They were very accommodating to my party. We all enjoyed!

Omg soooooooo good!!! Plus I met chris Tucker there!!! My mouth is too full to say much but everything was excellent! We were a group of 8 and everyone loved their food! Thank you!

Drinks are good!!! Don't underestimate the spicy mango drink, packs a mean punch, in a good way! Definitely worth an order

Spicy Mango is definitely a vibe -- the aesthetics make you feel like you've stepped into Tulum with its atmosphere and design. The food was seasoned well, and the jerk burger was a standout. Drinks were good but on the pricey side. Overall, I'd rate it a solid 8/10

Amazing ambience & Food! Service is impeccable. Ro was so professional & all the food was on point. Cooked well & spicy where it was tasty yet warm end! We loved the mango habanero wings & crawfish beignets. Ceviche was so tasty & chips were nicely done. Flaming Branzino . Burger was great. Coconut Shrimp & sauce was very nice! Curry stewed Chicken was flavorful !

I went here for my sister's birthday dinner which was a party of 10. I was running slightly late. I walk in & both hostesses were very nice & so was one of the waiters. They directed me to my party. I sit down & the waitress was taking drink orders. She brought us some water with lemons then came our drinks. I ordered the restaurant's version of a caipirinha & the other ladies at my table ordered French 75s. I liked my drink, it was sweet, tangy, tart & refreshing. One of the ladies seated next to me liked her French 75 the other requested that they make it sweeter.PS, the signature cocktail menu doesn't list prices. I didn't order a starter but I tried a crawfish beignet, 4 small size beignets come on the plate. It was tasty. My sister brought over some ceviche but no one seemed crazy about it. I ordered the braised ox tails & the jerk Mac & cheese. The venue has dim lighting & they play good music mixed with house music. We thought the music was a little too loud. We had to speak loud to hear one another. Our waitress was polite/attentive & she tried to keep up. I asked her if she could split our tickets & she said only 2 tickets per table could be split. I wasn't thrilled about that because we all know some people don't keep track of what they order. The entrees come out. I tried the ox tails & they were tender and very rich in flavor/spicy. They come with white rice. The Mac& cheese was rich in flavor with sliced jerk chicken on top. The food was overly seasoned & spicy. I don't recommend these two dishes together. I thought that I was exaggerating but the other ladies agreed with me that the multiple spices are intense. They said that they would return but more for the drinks & starters. I agreed. I enjoy well seasoned food but I don't like overly seasoned foods. An 18% gratuity was added to our big party which was understood. My individual bill for one drink, my entree & side was $62 not including tax or tip. It was a set back for everyone to review the bill. Then to figure out who had what & how much they owed once the bill was printed. The waitress boxed everyone's food & placed it in individual bags. I wouldn't recommend this place for parties larger than 4 people. The place has nice decor, good service, the food was okay to my taste.

The food is not bland, brace yourself, it's the real deal, oxtails and cabbage was flavorful with a spicy kick and the spicy margaritas was a must have drink, at least ONE, maybe two. We sat outside which is a cool vibe but NOLA humidity might have you thinking twice. Otherwise this place is interesting and worth a visit.

I was so excited to see this fabulous new restaurant on Frenchman st! I loved the ambiance (sat inside, little loud. Cute for date night or girls night. Staff was friendly and welcoming and food was delicious. I highly recommend the oxtails (regular and red beans). We got both. No regrets! 10/10 Cabbage was good too. 8/10 Dessert (mango pie and bread pudding) 7/10 cocktails - 7/10. Coconut shrimp -7/10 There were underwhelming and I would probably not order these again. Will go back and try other items on the menu!

It was an amazing experience. The restaurant is so cute! I love the French 75 that they offer & it was my 1st time trying the branzino fish & was delicious, I sampled the snapper & it was good as well as the jerk Mac & cheese

First time at this newly opened opened restaurant. We sat inside due the weather. But outside looks nice as well...very Tulum like. The food was amazing. And service was good as well. They had music playing which was a little loud. The food is shareable, but pricey, in my opinion if you're dining with others, if you want to taste the menu all around. Def would recommend.

A very pleasant surprise, we stumbled in on accident not really knowing what it was all about. The staff was great and we were relating quickly. Alex (I think) was a true delight servicing us, she had a great personality. The food was delicious, full of flavor and depth. One visit and it has become my second favorite place to eat when visiting NOLA. Highly recommend the crawfish beignets! Don't miss this little gem, truly delicious.

Went into spicy mango the place was beautiful, the hostess was amazing the food was amazing our only problem was the service I'm guessing be we were a younger couple eating, our server was neek she never refilled our drinks I'm guessing because we only had water she never came check on us we had to flag down another server that was nearby serving her table she was very friendly we will come back but we will specify please not neek but other than my service this place and it's food was amazing and not to add I'm in the service industry so please when serving people don't judge a book by its cover as in how we look like a younger couple that's probably not gone tip,because I tip amazing and I still gave her a good tip.

I popped in town on a Saturday night and went for a late solo dinner. No reservation & it was busy. Was added to the waitlist but it's off Frenchman so it was easy to kill time. The wait was about 30 minutes. I was quickly seated-- chose the outdoor bar. Let me say it is beautifully decorated-- it definitely gives good vibes. I dove in soon as my food was served & didn't think to take a pic. I had the oxtails w/ rice, braised cabbage, & plantains. Overall, it did not disappoint. Great flavor; perfect spice. The cabbage was my fave. The plantains were done just right. But, the oxtails were more fatty than meat. Otherwise, not a single complaint about the meal or the service. From the security at the door, hostess, bartenders, & servers, everyone had a smile on their face & was welcoming. I'd definitely come back. Be sure to try their version of a French 75- it is perfection.

If there was an option for no stars, that's what I would give the spicy mango. Our reservation was at 7:30 and we weren't sat until 8:00. Came for a nice evening with my boyfriend, and we had cocktails, apps and our meals all within 27 minutes! If I wanted fast food I would've went to McDonald's. The restaurant vibe itself is basic. It's giving wannabe socialite Miami, but fails miserably. The cocktail menu was being "redone" and was unavailable for us to even look at - instead our waitress stood there awkwardly reciting two or three drinks we may enjoy. Ordered one, tasted like a grapefruit Clorox wipe. I was able to drink it in 5 minutes tops - no booze, no nothing - straight fruit juice. But not to fret, I finished the drink just in time for my meal which came out alongside the appetizer just 3 minutes after the drink hit the table. Shrimp ceviche was incredibly standard and subpar - no flavor. I got the jerk chicken, decent for sure. My boyfriend got the oxtail, it was good but nothing we couldn't make at home. We strongly dislike Son Chong Nola and overheard a convo that the chefs / owners / restaurants are related...we knew it once we walked in the door. All around horrible. We were going to get sushi take out and should have. Honestly, if I stayed longer than a singular hour I think I would've been more mad to just be there longer. If you're thinking of coming here. Don't.

We had the branzino fish with jerk mac n cheese, and the curry chicken with rice and peas. The food was delicious. We also had several mixed drinks that didn't disappoint either. Everyone we encountered from our server, to the chef, and bar manager were friendly and hospitable. I love it here and can't wait to return to try more food.

The only thing good about this place is the ambiance. The building is very well designed/ decorated. We got sat at the outside bar and our bartender was extremely rude and inattentive. The food had great presentation but was mediocre. The drinks were extremely sweet/pure syrup and I would never come here again just because service is everything for me. The hosts were great, but upon actually sitting down, our experience was not the best, definitely a tourist trap.

Food and service were AMAZING and it was their grand opening (which usually is too chaotic at most restaurants)! Tried the coconut shrimp, oxtails, jerk mac, and rum cake. The rum cake was to die for!!! Also had their drinks which were super good!!! Vibe was also amazing inside. New NOLA fav! Will definitely be back.

GREAT!!!! TRY it!! Service was very good Food was very delicious Ambiance was perfect

From the moment we walked in, the experience was top-tier. The hostesses greeted us with such warmth and professionalism which is a great first impression. The ambience of the restaurant was absolutely gorgeous, with a relaxed but upscale vibe that made the whole meal feel special. Our waitress Nia was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive, and gave amazing advice on what to order. I went with her suggestions and all of her recommendations were great including the mocktails. We ordered the Mango Habanero wings, Branzino, Whole Fish and Jerk Mac & Cheese. Not one option was a miss.The service was prompt, and we didn't have to wait long at all, which made everything even better. Between the welcoming staff, the beautiful atmosphere, and the incredible service, this spot is definitely a must-visit. Highly recommend!

Cute place, but it's probably overpriced due to the location. We paid $16 for two shots at the bar, but when we ordered the same shots at the table, they were $16 each. The food is hit or miss -- the Jerk Mac and Cheese was amazing, but the Crawfish Beignets were just okay.

In New Orleans for a long weekend with family to indulge in the fabulous cuisine and culture. We had dinner reservations here (Spicy Mango) with high expectations after reading reviews. I'll be short and honest. The ambience was nice but the service was very awfully slow. We had the flaming branzino, red beans and oxtails and coconut shrimp. The red beans and oxtails came out under temperature for consumption. It was sent back and the replacement was no better. I don't have words for more. Except, I haven't had such a bad dining experience ever. Depressing and very very below par for our expectations.