Del Fuego
4518 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, 70115
Del Fuego Menu
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Diabetics at Jason's Deli
Diabetics must not get carried away at Jason's Deli as there are several tempting items on their menu to easily spike your blood sugar. You can try the salads at Jason Deli's or start your meal with hot soup to ensure that you don't stuff too much while at Jason's Deli. You can also pick the right kind of sandwiches to complete your meal.
Foods to Avoid at Jason's Deli for Diabetics:
You must skip all kinds of sandwiches, wraps, and paninis at Jason's Deli for their high sodium content. Even among the salads, avoid the regular ones such as Chicken Club Salad, The Big Chef, Mesa Chicken Salad and go for the lighter versions. In addition, it is also recommended to avoid desserts totally while dining at Jason's Deli.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Jason's Deli:
Breakfast Sammy
Nutritional Facts: 250 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 3g), 370mg sodium, 23g carbs, 3g sugar, 0g fiber, 12g Protein
Chicken Club Salad (Lighter)
Nutritional Facts: 540 calories, 44g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 8g), 900mg sodium, 11g carbs, 3g sugar, 3g fiber, 24g Protein
Mesa Chicken Salad (Lighter)
Nutritional Facts: 460 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 850mg sodium, 26g carbs, 4g sugar, 7g fiber, 22g Protein
Spinach Veggie Wrap
Nutritional Facts: 350 calories, 14g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 830mg sodium, 51g carbs, 5g sugar, 12g fiber, 16g Protein
Fresh-Brewed Black Currant Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Organic Green Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Fresh-Brewed Unsweetened Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Blood Pressure at Jason's Deli
Blood pressure patients mustn't indulge in sandwiches offered on Jason Deli's menu. Most sandwiches, whether Muffalettas or Po'boys, are high in sodium and could easily spike your blood pressure. Be careful while you order at Jason's Deli and opt for healthy food options such as salads, soups, or soups to ease your cravings.
Foods to Avoid at Jason's Deli for High Blood Pressure
Sandwiches must be avoided at all costs at Jason's Deli as they are loaded with sodium. You must also skip the paninis and wraps if possible and stick to healthy salads and soups while dining at Jason's Deli. Skip adding any kinds of salad dressing, extra cheese, croutons, etc. in your order to limit your sodium intake for the day.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Jason's Deli
Banana Nut Muffin
Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 170mg sodium, 25g carbs, 14g sugar, 1g fiber, 5g Protein
A bowl of Fresh Fruits
Nutritional Facts: 390 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 6g), 45mg sodium, 23g carbs, 62g sugar, 9g fiber, 6g Protein
Pollo Mexicano (Lighter)
Nutritional Facts: 800 calories, 22g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 12g), 550mg sodium, 121g carbs, 14g sugar, 11g fiber, 30g Protein
Gluten Free Snickerdoodle Cookie
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 150mg sodium, 34g carbs, 17g sugar, 0g fiber, 1g Protein
Wild Berry Hibiscus Tea with Pure Cane Sugar
Nutritional Facts: 100 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 26g carbs, 26g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Fresh-Brewed Black Currant Tea.
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Organic Green Tea.
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Fresh-Brewed Unsweetened Tea.
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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High Cholesterol at Jason's Deli
If you are concerned about your cholesterol, then you got to be very cautious at Jason's Deli. Most sandwiches available on Jason's Deli's menu are high in cholesterol and sodium content. You must choose wisely and opt for salads or soups to please your appetite.
Foods to Avoid at Jason's Deli for High Cholesterol
Avoiding foods at Jason's Deli can be trickier if you are a foodie. It is recommended to skip the heavy sandwiches which are both high in cholesterol and sodium at Jason's Deli. You must also avoid paninis and wraps at Jason Deli's or order the lighter version to reduce your calorie intake.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Jason's Deli
Blueberry Muffin
Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 5g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 1g), 180mg sodium, 34g carbs, 19g sugar, 1g fiber, 3g Protein
Nutty Mixed Up Salad (Lighter)
Nutritional Facts: 430 calories, 21g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 810mg sodium, 41g carbs, 33g sugar, 3g fiber, 21g Protein
Texas Style Spud (Lighter)
Nutritional Facts: 830 calories, 22g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 11g), 740mg sodium, 139g carbs, 27g sugar, 14g fiber, 29g Protein
Jason's Deli Bottled Ginger Ale
Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 36g carbs, 36g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Fresh-Brewed Black Currant Tea.
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Organic Green Tea.
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Hot Tea
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
Fresh-Brewed Unsweetened Tea.
Nutritional Facts: 0calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 0mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein
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Q & A on Jason's Deli
When did Jason's Deli open?
First Jason's Deli was started on 30th November 1976 at Beaumont, Texas, United States.
Where's the nearby Jason's Deli?
There are around 275 delis in 28 states of the United States. You can locate a nearby Jason's Deli by using our Restaurant Listings Directory.
When does Jason's Deli open and close?
Jason's Deli opens early in the morning daily at 6 AM and closes at 6 PM on weekdays and 3 PM on weekends.
Does Jason's Deli have a drive through?
Yes, Jason's Deli has a drive-through. Besides the drive-thru, Jason's Deli also set up Jason's Express especially for on-the-go families to make things faster. Drive-thru and take-out options help individuals and families to order and pick their meal quickly while on a busy schedule.
Does Jason's Deli serve gluten-free items on the menu?
Jason's Deli isn't entirely a gluten-free environment, but it does offer a gluten-sensitive menu. You can order food from the gluten-sensitive menu to ensure your food is gluten-free.
Does Jason's Deli serve vegan items on the menu?
Yes, they do. The vegan options are limited at Jason's Deli. You can try the organic vegetable soup, spinach veggie wraps w/o cheese, hummus, salsa, guacamole, and many other options from the salad menu.
Does Jason's Deli Cater?
Yes, it does. You can use Jason's Deli's catering service to serve hot and fresh foods to your guests. Whether you want to feed 5 or 5000, Jason's Deli's experienced team can handle your catering order and ensure timely delivery.
What's on Jason's Deli breakfast menu?
Jason's Deli serves a variety of different items on their breakfast menu. You can try the breakfast sandwiches or wraps prepared with fresh-cracked eggs. You can pick up breakfast as early as 6 AM at any Jason's Deli nearby.
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About Jason's Deli
Jason's Deli is a popular bakery restaurant in the United States. Jason's Deli started its operation in Beaumont, Texas on 30th November 1976. The bakery restaurant was started by four partners: Joe Tortorice Jr., Rusty Coco, Pete Verde, and Pat Broussard. Currently, the delicatessen restaurant chain operates in more than 268 locations across 26 states in the United States. Jason's Deli is one of the most successful restaurant chains with under 300 locations.
Deli Management Inc. owns Jason's Deli along with several other deli restaurants in the United States. Jason's Deli is famous for its standard deli style menu where the customers can order from traditional sandwiches to salads, baked potatoes, and pasta. After initiating a health drive in 2000, Jason's Deli successfully eliminated added trans-fat from its food in 2005, later got rid of high fructose syrup in 2008, and finally removed MSG from its food. Today, Jason's Deli offers a wide range of food items including vegan and gluten-free dishes.
Healthy Food Options at Jason's Deli
Jason's Deli offers a standard deli style menu which consists of traditional sandwiches, soups, pasta, baked potatoes, wraps, and salads. If you choose wisely and skip the extra sides or dressings as you order at Jason's Deli, you can find a good variety of healthy food options at Jason's Deli.
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Address :
4518 Magazine St
New Orleans, LA, 70115 - Phone (504) 309-5797
- Website https://www.delfuegotaqueria.com
- Click To Get Directions
Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Marielle S.
I went to Del Fuego twice in a week. Really, I went twice in 3 days because it was that good and both times I was blown away. Okay, so the first time I went was on a Saturday night. There was a bit of a wait, but after about 10 minutes we were seated on the front patio. It was a nice evening, so I was happy to sit outside. My only complaint, and it had NOTHING to do with Del Fuego, was that we were seated next to a large party of college guys who were loud and reacted with "OH!!!!" every time one of them said something. I could have done without that. So, I ordered a house margarita and looked over the menu. The margarita came on the rocks and tasted fresh and had a lot of flavor. For the appetizer, we decided on the Queso Fundido con Chorizo Verde which is melted queso with meat and spinach served with small soft tortillas so that you can make little wraps. It was delicious and full of flavor with a nice mix of spices. For my entree, I decided on the Los Tres Hermanos Burrito (The Brothers Three) which came packed with pork, chicken, rice beans, guacamole and onions. The burrito was perfect and it was so good and a great deal at $9. We also had the chance to sample some tequilas, and while I am not a "drink tequila straight" type of person, I found it smooth with little to no "after burn". When I went back, on a Tuesday, there was no wait at all and we were seated inside, which I think I prefer to sitting outside. We got the Ceviche which is gulf fish with tomatoes, jalapenos, lime, cilantro and tomatillos. It comes with hard chips for dipping. It was so good and so fresh. I honestly probably could have just eaten that and left happy. I liked the Tres Hermanos burrito so much the first time, that I got it on my second visit as well. Shannon, one of the owners, was super accommodating and made sure that we had everything we needed and that we were happy, the both times that I was there. I will definitely be back, especially now that I know that they have begun serving lunch.
(5)Mallory E.
I went again with a group of nine people and warned them that the food was not good. I knew the only thing that was good were the chips and the steak tacos. So I ordered some guacamole for the table and three steak tacos (two other people followed suit and got tacos). The tortilla disintegrated as soon as I picked up the taco. I even made a comment to the waiter and he said "well your food wasn't sitting there for too long".... excuse me? I will never return here again. This place really needs to get its act together.
(1)Charles H.
IT'S WHAT'S ON THE OUTSIDE THAT COUNTS. Fuego excels at unique house made salsas and tortillas. Of their seven condiments I regrettably only tried two (because I won't be back): the deliciously tangy verde and the smokey chili de arbol. The table hot sauces were my favorites though. The carrot habanero is semi sweet and fiery hot, the pineapple serrano is fruity and refreshing. But the best thing at Fuego are their light, buttery yet sturdy flour tortillas. IT'S WHAT'S ON THE INSIDE THAT DOESN'T. Fuego's queso fundido is sadly deceiving. For, despite the initial presentation of a beautifully charred and bubbly cheese dip, once below the surface it's a watery insipid mess of ground meat and gooey spinach. The Mission burrito is stuffed with 9 ingredients all of them flavorless. WAY BETTER LATINO FOOD: Taqueria Guerrero, Casa Borrega, or get Fuego's 9 salsas and hot sauces as take-out and then use them at Rum House.
(2)Leslie M.
We went for the first time two weeks ago, and loved it. Definitely our new go-to for Mexican. We visited on a Thursday night, and sat inside, next to the open kitchen. We ordered a strawberry cocktail (the name escapes me), which tasted of fresh fruit and was not overly sweet or syrupy, followed by an ice-cold Sol. I had never tried queso fundido before, and I enjoyed it.. the cheese was the perfect temperature and consistency. For our entrees, both the husband and I had the goat tacos ("Cabritos"), which were beyond delicious, with tender meat and fresh tortillas. The meal ended with hot, fresh churros with a chocolate cremeux. Overall, a fantastic meal. The service was attentive and very friendly.
(5)Maggie C.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! No seriously, everything is freshly made. My friend and I stumble upon Del Fuego while shopping on Magazine street. We had initially came here for the drinks but we ended up trying the guacamole and tortillas. Let me tell you, this is by far the best tortillas and guacamole, I've ever had in my life. The margaritas brought me back to life after walking in the 115 degree heat. The tamarindo margarita is everything God had intended it to be; the watermelon and cucumber margarita is just as delicious. Our waitress was extremely nice and knowledgeable. She was honest when I asked her for her recommendation; she wasn't trying to up-sell by telling us everything was her favorite and I truly appreciate that. This place is a MUST if you are visiting NOLA.
(5)Amanda F.
I discovered this place about a year ago shortly after it opened. At that time, my friends and I would come once or even twice a week. I like their ceviche, queso fundido & I LOVE their paloma. I've also tried almost all of the tacos- I like the chorizo a lot & carnitas. The duck enchiladas were interesting too. Their salsas are great and I would recommend the plain guac (not the loaded guac!) It's a relatively small, cozy space inside but we always opt to eat on the front patio- it's really a nice, relaxing place to enjoy a meal & cocktails.
(4)Steph B.
Awesome spot for refreshing drinks after work or dinner. Relaxing atmosphere, Food is good, I tried their happy hour until 7pm which was great. Salsas and tacos are very fresh tasting. Pic of happy hour menu posted
(5)Chris S.
I've been here a few times and I really like this place. I would definitely suggest going with a smaller group (4) as the space is a little tight, but this works out for me because I hate big group dinners. The guacamole is the bomb dot com, and the tacos are some of my favorite in the city. I've heard of people complaining about the different margaritas, but I think that's just because they don't read the ingredients - I like them. If the place is packed, the service can lag a bit, so that's why I'm taking one star off. All in all, great place.
(4)James S.
This place has great food. I love the tres hermanos burrito. (Pro tip, add tomatillo avacodo sauce inside!). Puerco pibil and the cebollitas are to die for. The staff is friendly and helpful. If you want a good drink to start your night right, try the firestarter, or ojos de fuego. It is a jalepeño infused tequila margarita. Absolutely delicious! The back patio is great for groups on a nice evening, or for a hot date! I hope this place is here to stay. Keep it up Fuego
(5)Christina G.
Delicious! Ate here last night with a group of 8 and was very impressed. We decided to sit on the front porch, and it was wonderful as it was a little cooler last night. The front actually feels a little European which I loved. The happy hour runs until 7 pm, which is just amazing considering many other happy hours I enjoy shut down at 5 or 6. The queso fundido was delicious. Everyone at the table enjoyed it so much that we ordered another. The salsa trio was awesome (we ordered 2), and for $3 at happy hour, you really can't go wrong! The deep fried tortillas that came with the salsa were delicious, perfectly salted, and fresh. Most of us got the tacos dinner (choice of 3 different tacos, or you can choose all the same), and everyone truly enjoyed every bite! Those who got burritos enjoyed them just as much, plus the burrito portions are huge for $10, and could definitely be split between two or brought home to be enjoyed as leftovers. Lastly, the service was great - friendly and attentive! Would highly recommend this place.
(5)Roddy A.
If you want quality over quantity, this is the place if you want Mexican-style food. Best tacos ever had!!!
(4)Todd F.
First, you won't find any Tex-Mex here. It's definitely more Baja and central Mexico-style. This is my go to place for margaritas and authentic Mexican food that won't break the bank (like Johnny Sanchez). Everything is house-made with care. I think I've made it through 75% of the menu and have to say they do a great job on the vast majority of items. All items were well made with fresh, high quality ingredients, but some just weren't to my taste. All of the salsas are unique and worthwhile. Seems like most others here only comment on the tacos and burritos, but the appetizers and entrees are pretty spectacular. Try the tostadas con pescada ahumada...delicious! The pescado con mojo de ajo is out of this world. If you're really hungry go for the El molcajete...just don't touch the bowl when they bring it out! Service is usually pretty good, but it can be a bit much for the servers when large groups show up or the house is packed. Give 'em a break and order 2 margaritas at a time!
(5)Rosamar T.
I have to admit I had low expectations for this restaurant. I believe locations can come with a curse... And on this particular location I have seen too many restaurants open and close on a blink of an eye. I decided to give it a chance either way. There are 2 things I expect from a Mexican restaurant. Good margaritas and decent tacos and this restaurant has both. Tip: Happy hour is from 3-7 =$5 margaritas. They also have a salsa trio that was really good oh and tortillas are made in house ++! My only complaint was the napkin... It was a wash towel. Every time I looked at it I wanted to go wash my face. Are cloth napkins really that expensive?!
(4)Kiley M.
Brought my mother-in-law in for happy hour. She is from Mexico. She ordered a lengua taco expecting it to be terrible. She said she was surprised that it was cooked perfectly. It was the best thing she had. We all loved the margaritas. Fresh squeezed and home made triple sec. Working in the service industry, triple sec is a cheap bottle of liquor that really just cuts the sourness of a margarita. To put so much thought into something as simple as triple sec was impressive. Definitely have the fish or shrimp tacos....fried is best. The spicy mayonesa is killer. All of the salsas are amazing as well. Have a boozy Popsicle to go if you are too full for dessert. If not, have the churros with Mexican caramel and spicy chocolate! The tres leches cake is awesome as well.
(5)Scott S.
I was in NOLA today on business and was looking for something different for lunch. As I cruised down Magazine street I came upon Del Feugo and it looked so inviting. I parked on the curb and walked up and was seated on the front deck, the weather was fabulous. I ordered the fried fish and shrimp tacos and an unsweetened ice tea. The food came out in about ten minutes and was great. The (2) shrimp tacos were hot and crispy as was the (1) fish taco. The dish was served with rice and refried beans. I prefer to have chips and salsa before Mexican food so I can put the salsa on my rice, so that was my only letdown.... I guess I could have ordered a side of salsa off the menu. I will return, I enjoyed !!
(4)Ryan W.
Slow service preceded cold food. Ok, maybe that just means that it is a new restaurant with kinks to be worked out, but the food was blase in addition. The "Quseo Fundido con Chorizo Verde" was as single block of previously melted cheese with some runny ground pork beneath it. The Pork taco was inedibly dry; the chicken taco was moist, but the only flavor it had was the single slice of pickled carrot on it; and the carne asada taco had moisture and flavor, but was spicy without purpose. The limeade was too tart to drink. The beans were very similar to something i had froma can labeled "Old el Paso"
(2)Ashley D.
We were walking down Magazine street from the zoo, we were in the mood for Mexican and the first place we came to had just closed from 2-5pm (but thank god), so we knocked on the door and they gave us road margs so make it to del fuego for $27. They were average, pretty much tequila dumped into sour mix (which isn't the worst) but we walked a mile to del fuego and EVERYTHING IS HOMEMADE - chips, variety of salsas, tortillas, and even triple sec for the margaritas. It was happy hour and we got out of there with bomb tacos, salsa with chips and 2 margaritas for the same price as the margs we got to walk here ;) Also we wanted to eat outside and they have a shaded front deck and a sunny back patio. Waiter Logan was super helpful and attentive with great recommendations!
(5)Karen D.
Went for lunch, and it was spectacular. The margarita was one of the best I've ever had. Excellent guacamole, superb fish and tongue tacos. The ceviche was perfectly balanced. Not a low note among anything we tried. I highly recommend it!
(5)Brittany D.
This place is the hidden jem of New Orleans. My husband and I moved to New Orleans last July. When we moved-that night we went to Del Fuego and were greeted with the most genuine hospitality by Dave (chef and owner) and his team. This service was spot on and the food was the best genuine mexican food I'd ever had. Over the past year we have taken our friends and family that have visited. Everyone including us love the ceviche, house made true ingredient delicious margaritas (especially the jamaica one- OMG!), tacos (goat YUM!), and burrito (yes goat too!). This place sources the majority of food locally and sustainably. It's the freshest. The patio is wonderful for sitting with your sweetie or a group of friends under the twinkling new orleans sky. GO!!!!
(5)Nicole C.
A good solid 3, not yet a 4 star, but I feel like that could change. They've only been open 8 weeks! On a Friday night around 8pm, party of 4, there was a 40 minute wait. Not bad. Plus if you are waiting out front (the only place to wait) they will send a server down to your party to take drink orders. That's smart! Ordered a few margaritas and suddenly no one minded the wait at all! The drinks were nice and refreshing on a warm summer night. We were seated on the back patio. Really cool and quaint vibe back there. We were the only table for a while and it was very quiet (as opposed to inside, where it was not quiet). Felt like we were at our own dinner party. So what I'm saying is, if the weather is good, ask for the back patio. Started with the Loaded Guacamole, really enjoyed the pomegranate seeds on top. This was a good start to the meal. They only give you 3 tostadas...of course our server had to bring out more. Probably should serve at least 6 to begin with. Also had a shrimp dish for the table, that wasn't on the menu, with a spicy nutty sauce, this was legit delicious! Ordered the Carne Asada Burrito, it was good, wasn't blown away. For dessert, got the Bread Pudding. Heaven! The churros with chocolate sauce were yummy as well. Note: Our server Angelina or Angelica (sorry that I can't recall exactly) was a pleasure! She was friendly and knowledgeable, made dining there even better!
(3)Sabrina H.
The time to be here is 3-7 happy hour: 3$ tacos, 5$ margaritas, sangria, etc. I ordered the sangria and shrimp and steak tacos. The sangria was okay, as were the steak tacos, but the shrimp taco was outstanding. We ordered an appetizer of queso fundido, but the chorizo was more like ground hamburger meat, so we didn't like that too much. My father ordered a margarita with his meal and, based on our past vacations of going to Mexico, was truly an authentic margarita. It is the most authentic mexican margarita in the city that we have come across. Our waiter, Logan, was excellent, very helpful and nice not only to his customers, but also to his coworkers. We will definitely be coming back here, not so much for the food, but more so for the margaritas.
(3)tom s.
Burritos are good. Tacos are not. Drinks are good. Prices are not. There service is hit or miss. I want to like the place but something is just a little off.
(3)Lauren G.
In New Orleans for the weekend and we decided to go to this place for dinner tonight since its in the neighborhood where we are staying. We were extremely disappointed. I was turned off immediately by the ratty wash cloths and cardboard scraps they used to dress the tables. Then our server came over and he seemed nervous and all of our exchanges were a bit awkward. Not to mention he was inattentive. We ordered the chips and salsa and tacos. The chips were stale and greasy and all three salsas had the same tangy lemony taste. The tacos were terrible. $12 a plate for three small, stale tacos. The meats were over cooked and they were drowned in the tangy salsa. Couldn't even finish mine. The best party of the meal was the rice and beans, which undoubtedly came out of a can. We paid our outrageous $50 tab and left. Wouldn't recommend.
(2)D. H.
Best Mex in Nola, and thankfully NOT Tex-Mex. Instead it is West Coast style, which is a much better option. The loaded guacamole may be the best guacamole I've ever had anywhere in the U.S. or Mexico.
(5)Tiff D.
I was pretty excited about this place opening. Besides the fact that I love mexican food, this place promised to be more than "tex-mex". The patio is a nice option but the decor could use a little more IMO. I appreciate the local art and unique wooden seats. The menu has a variety. Several salsa to choose from but sadly the "chips" are their homemade corn tortillas simply cut in half. Several were too poofed to use. They could have spent the extra time and cut it one more time for a "chip". An order of shrimp tacos and an order of fish tacos arrived fried. :( We werent asked grilled or fried. I should have specified because the batter was thick and greasy on the shrimp. The fish wasnt as bad but still would have been better grilled. The homemade corn tortillas were hard and dry. The flour ones on the fish tacos were better. Overall, it wasn't bad. I'd go back to try some other things on the menu.
(3)Lisa H.
UPDATE: I've been back to Del Fuego a couple of times since the pre-opening and each visit has been spectacular. No more dry tacos and while the chip baskets are still small, the wait staff has it down now with refills before you ask. If you haven't been, all I can say is GO.
(5)Molly B.
The loaded guacamole and margaritas are where it's at. Come for those items and leave happy. The watermelon cucumber margarita was on point. The satsuma and strawberry flavors are great runner ups. The tacos easily fell apart and weren't mind blowing in any way. Great service, we had an excellent waitress who never let a girl go without a drink.
(3)Charles M.
This place has absolutely fantastic Mexican food. Like many yelpers I've been to probably 100 different Mexican restaurants in my life, and somehow David the head chef managed to create many menu options that were both delicious and truly unique creations. Prices are reasonable, and the staff was really friendly. We absolutely loved it.
(5)Lily N.
Born and bred in San Diego, I have a thing or two to say about Mexican and/or Cali-Mex food. I can eat tacos all day long. Maybe, I should have stuck with the basics when coming to this newbie restaurant. Here's the run down: Drinks - the hubby got the hibiscus iced tea which was delicious (not at all watered down like some other iced teas in town) and I got the satsuma house margarita which was cool and refreshing, but a tad too sweet. Apps - we got the guac with pomegranate seeds. The guac was creamy but didn't really have much flavor and not enough onions for our taste. And there was about 10 pomegranate seeds in our whole guac dish... which cost us an extra 50 cents. What the eff? If I have to pay an extra 50 cents at least gimme a good amount of what I paid for. Sheesh. The "chips" are super salty and super oily tostadas... they were super addicting though. Entrees - the hubby got the gulf fish with mojo. The fish was actually cooked perfectly. Nice and flaky. But was lacking in flavor, unless you ate each bite with the mojo. I got the duck enchiladas after reading some reviews, and was slightly disappointed. The hubby thought the mole sauce was really good, but I thought that the duck was too dry. We'll give this place another try and see if their tacos fare better then all the other stuff.
(3)Brendan F.
Often a "hole in the wall" is the best place to go for greasy delicious Mexican. On the other hand, this place serves gourmet and sometimes creatively designed Mexican food. They make their own tortillas and they make their margaritas fresh (fresh squeezed too, I believe), and their various margarita recipes are entirely unique. Try the jalapeno-based one, I can't remember what it's called but it's delicious--they all are, though. My favorite dish, the thing I can't stop myself from getting almost every time I go, is their version of cochinita pibil. Typically this is made by slow cooking pig butt for a super long time, and I make it myself all the time. Here, they make it with ribs, and it works superbly. Thinking of the savory bark covering the tender meat of those ribs is making me slobber onto my keyboard right now. I love theundnuaisudn Just kidding, keyboard's fine. /dadjoke But seriously, try the fish tacos, the duck enchiladas, the sauteed fish, the burritos (my particular favorite is their chorizo burrito)--all of these things are killing me to speak about right now, having not yet eaten dinner. The only thing I did not enjoy here as much as I would have liked to was the tongue tacos. I'm a huge fan of beef tongue, whether on tacos or sliced for a sandwich, and I am always happy when a Mexican restaurant has this delicacy. My problem with this one was that the tongue was chopped (diced?) into such small pieces that the delicious dressings overwhelmed any semblance of cow tongue flavor for me. Typically in a Mexican restaurant, tongue is served in significantly larger cubes, and that allows the absolute savory tenderness of the meat to come out perfectly. I see what the chef was going for, but for me at least this one didn't land. Anyway, that said, this place is awesome. I didn't even know there was such a thing as chorizo verde (green chorizo), originating from a particular province in Mexico and less common than the red stuff. I point that out because the owner of Del Fuego is clearly passionate about disseminating quality and authentic (buzzword) Mexican food, and that's tremendous.
(5)Allison R.
So yeah. Tried this one night after class. Food was mediocre at best, service was awful, and all that with a pretty hefty price tag. We ordered the queso del fuego. The cheese was barely melted...looked like it was melted and then solidified again. It had no flavor and has little bits of spinach and un-seasoned ground pork in it. I ordered the ribs with beans. They come wrapped in a banana leaf. Neat idea, but really hard to actually get through. The dish is too hot to do it with your hands, and too bulky to do with a fork and knife. The ribs were extremely dry and had little flavor. I could have made better beans at home. The watermelon lemonade was good, although $6 for 10 sips is a little steep. Our waiter would disappear to eat in a room for very long amounts of time. A guest had to open a door for a staff member when her hands were full as the rest of the staff was behind the bar drinking. Probably won't be heading back here.
(2)Rob S.
Big fan of Mexican food here and spoiled after living in California for many years. Since moving to NOLA several years ago, with all of the amazing culinary offerings here, I have been disappointed with the lack of good Mexican food. People from California I see leaving reviews about local favorite "Mexican" restaurants know exactly what I'm talking about. Soooo... Needless to say, I was very excited when I found out about Del Fuego. House-made tortillas, authentic menu etc... It looked like NOLA had finally gotten a good, casual authentic taqueria like the countless number of places Where I was used to eating in California. Well, here is the deal... I finally made it to Del Fuego for lunch today. We had an order of guacamole for starters, then I had the three taco special with rice and beans. I had two lengua tacos and one goat taco. The Guacamole was basically just mashed avocado with a little too much lemon juice. Could have at least used more salt, for sure. I would prefer more cilantro diced onion, tomato, etc as well. El Gato Negro's guac is much better. My friend and I both had tacos that fell through the bottom of the doubled tortillas. The tortillas need to be thicker! The lengua was not very fresh or seasoned well. The goat taco was awesome, other then it fell apart right after picking it up because of the weak tortillas. Beans were great texture and fresh but not seasoned well at all. Very bland. The rice was no bueno. Not cooked badly but could have had more flavor or something... The idea behind this place is awesome and I love what they are trying to accomplish, which is much needed in NOLA, but the execution needs A LOT to be desired. On top of that lunch for two people cost just shy of $40. Definitely wasn't worth it. If it would have been good, the prices would be easier to get over, but it wasn't good. I had high hopes for this place but it was a huge let down today. Seriously, I would rather eat at Velvet Cactus any day over this place. VC does not claim to be "authentic" but their salsa, rice and beans can hang with any good Mexican joint where I have eaten. They use fresh ingredients, know how to season and it's Mexican-ish enough (depending on what you get) to satisfy my cravings. Maybe I'll come back to Del Fuego sometime in the future and give it a second chance but I'm in no hurry at this point.
(2)Tanya D.
We each got two tacos- I got the shrimp taco that was crispy with a sweet- spicy sauce and he got the fish. We both got a nopales taco which was fun and tasty. Kind of greenbeany but not. Very unusual for NO. Not slimy at all. I loved the fresh tortillas. We started with three salsas- the fresca (which was sweet but good), the tomatillo-avocado (our favorite) and the arbol (good chili flavor, may be too hot for a lot of people but not for me.) yes there were only a few giant chips but our basket was replenished happily and we were even given more when the left over salsas were bagged to go. The rice and beans were pretty good. The only thing, and by no means a deal breaker, will go back!- I did not like having a washcloth as a napkin. I just don't like it.
(4)Shannon S.
I had seen this little place develop and had been curious to see how it would turn out. I'm not sure I really like what they have done with the architecture as they seemed to have drained all NOLA soul out of the building and now it looks like it could be from Austin, California or anywhere else U.S.A. The ambiance for the small indoor seating area is very loud with the noise from the kitchen while they do have both a nice front and back patio the current heat of NOLA Summer makes the outdoor seating a challenge to endure for most of the daylight hours. The salsas are decent enough here but then it sadly goes downhill. The chips are very hard and many people just couldn't eat them in my group (they tried to accommodate by bringing unfried tortillas but that isn't exactly the same). The prices for drinks are more on the expensive side (why would I pay $4.50 for an Abita Amber when I can get one right next door at Brothers Three for $2.75?). The margaritas are small and at $8 really don't deliver while the cheap crap Mexican beers are priced ridiculously high. The grilled fish was very forgettable and just very bland. The tacos were probably the high point of all the dishes but at $14 they just are too small even with the included rice and beans to justify their expense. Mexican food is cheap peasant food and all you get here are high prices for generally mediocre food that just doesn't rate the inflated price (the $8 burritto is probably the best value on the menu). The service was generally pleasant but unless they do some serious changes I doubt this place will last very long as it doesn't provide anything that you can't get at a much better price with a better experience at many other nearby places. Tip: Just go to Taqueria Guerrero, Panchita's, Taqueria Corona, Felipe's Taqueria, Sarita's Grill or even Juan's for better food, drinks and much better prices. Even Superior Grill is far better... Rant: The best thing about New Orleans is that it is New Orleans and NOT California or Texas so I think we've got quite enough Mexican and TexMex on Magazine St. and in the entire city for my taste so lets stick more with our FAR superior native cuisine from now on! When there are more options for a taco than a bowl of gumbo in my area I'm not happy with where things are going.
(2)CL R.
We have visited this restaurant about 6 times in the past two months, twice bringing guests from out of town, because we like the food and the margaritas. However, on our visit last night I did not bring and ID with me and was rudely refused a drink by the manager. I could understand this treatment if I was anywhere near the age of 21, but I am 66 years old! My husband had his driver's license and she said that she could serve ONE drink to him, but we would have to share it. She cited the fact that she would have to pay a fine and could have her license revoked if she was caught serving more drinks than she could equate with IDs of people over 21. I would like to post here from Visitor's Guide to New Orleans regarding carding: "As in the rest of the US, the drinking age is 21, but anyone under the age of 35 should expect to be 'carded'." This is reasonable, and as much as I might want to flatter myself, it has been a LONG, LONG time since I have been able to pass for 35. Or, perhaps she might like to know that, according to the Louisiana Laws on the consumption of alcoholic beverages, even if I was under the age of 21, I could legally consume the beverage in the following instance: "When a person under twenty-one years of age is accompanied by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian twenty-one years of age or older." - See more at: centenary.edu/handbook/a… My husband, age 68, had a valid driver's license, but she would not allow him to purchase the drink and give it to me. This manager needs to actually familiarize herself with Louisiana law before she treats her clientele rudely. She should also think carefully about the fact that those members of the community who are most likely to patronize her restaurant, bringing in other diners, are older visitors who have more disposable income to spend on dining out. She might want to consider treating us more reasonably in the future.
(1)I C.
This place is awesome! I have not had any of the negative experiences that other people on yelp have expressed and have been now five times. The staff is always SO nice and attentive. Last night I ate at Fuego pretty late and while they had run out of one appetizer, the waitress suggested another and it was fantastic! (Shrimp ceviche). She even brought out the sauce that paired with the appetizer they had run out of and it went well with the ceviche and was so good we put it on our entrees as well. The burritos are tasty, plentiful and affordable. Highly recommend doing half a protein and half nopales. It is wonderful that they do half and half, all the ingredients mixed together of course, and the nopales pair so well with chicken especially. The tortillas are perfectly soft and hold together well. The tacos are delicious, the best fish tacos I have tried in New Orleans, and for dinner you choose three preparations which is great. Had chicken, carne asada and grilled fish this past time, and each was better than the one before it. The best part of Fuego is the ability to finish your meal with a delicious homemade Popsicle! The flavors are original and delicious - some containing alcohol. Try the pb&j or the mezcal with orange and pomegranate! Truly different and great.
(5)Thomas C.
I don't often review anymore but I had to in this instance. Man, I really wanted this place to be stellar. Good at least. I would have even taken decent. There's a regrettable dearth of Mexican restaurants in NOLA and Del Fuego is right around the corner from where I live. Regrettably, the food was awful. I speak on behalf of all five of us who dined there, and who ordered different entrees. Everything, and I mean everything, was chalk-dry. Mummy-balls-in-the-desert-dry. We were all struggling to down the food, like donkeys jawing aluminum foil. After a while we all stopped talking because it was so hot on the patio---not their fault, they can't control the weather---and because we were afraid we'd die from choking. I started making ck-ck-ck sounds at one point. "You okay?" one of my friends asked. "Ck-ck-ck, yes," I said, and then drank a whole beer to wash down the taco. My first taco. Jesus Christ, two more to go. It was like calculus homework. I was about to ask the waitress if she could bring over a hose. I even poured water on the food, hoping this would help. It didn't. I just heard this hissing sound, like when you put butter in a hot skillet. Anyway, yeah. The place looks nice, they meant well, but the food. Wow. It'll be closed by September 31st.
(2)K L.
Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh. Loaded guacamole is phenom!! Loved the goat and the tongue tacos
(5)Kuffa J.
Have been anxiously awaiting this opening for months. Sadly to say we were not impressed. Immediately after tasting our Margs we had to order extra shots to make them right. Salsas were on cue. Guacamole was fresh but lacked seasoning. Chips were impressive but lacked salt. Entree review limited because we all had tacos, but we all agreed on the following: When using corn tortillas you should always double up, all our tacos had blow outs. Chicken and carnitas were borderline too dehydrated to eat, the chorizo was more like sloppy joe and the carne was minced to a pulp. Rice and beans had no flavor at all. At $4 a taco it seemed cruel and unusual. Besides the food and drinks it was a welcoming environment with great service! Hoping for a quick turn around because uptown NOLA needs Mexican!
(2)Maggie W.
After 2 attempts to come here and the place being closed, we finally had success and I'm glad we did. The happy hour specials are solid. I was a little thrown by sangria that looked like purple kool-aid, but it was tasty and was only $5. We started with the salsa sampler. This was a neat way to try their various salsa favors. I enjoyed all 3 salsas although get found they could have kicked up the flavor some. My bf and I both ordered tacos. I had 1 shrimp, 1 fish, and the pork carnitas. The seafood ones were great, the pork not so much. I didn't care for the texture of the pork. The bf had shrimp, carne, and goat and liked them all.
(4)Amanda T.
If you're a fan of tequila, this is the place for you. If you're a fan of tequila and spicy food, consider yourself in heaven. We first did the salsa trio with the Tomatillo, Negra, and Mexicana varieties. All three were spicy and delicious, and incredibly different. Then the Tostados con Pescada Ahumada, which was my favorite. The shrimp tacos and fish tacos were superb, but the pulled pork was a little dry. Heads up, don't plan to watch a game here with a margarita, because they don't have TVs.
(3)Chef D.
First, the good points...Really nice patio right on Magazine street, pleasant fans overhead, and a friendly server. The house habanero sauce is delicious and super spicy. Additionally, they are NOT trying to do a New Orleans meets Mexico fusion, which earns them another star from me. Beyond that, I'm at a loss for praise here. I was really looking forward to Del Fuego opening, watched it for months through the building process, and truly hoped that we would at long last have some great, authentic Mexican food in Uptown New Orleans. The restaurant has been hyping their Oaxaca-influenced cuisine, so they at least had the right starting point for inspiration...However, I was so disappointed to find that the food and drinks missed the mark on nearly every point. Margaritas: WEAK and too sweet, like limeade from the freezer section; Torta: a small loaf of stale bread lightly filled with a mixture of meat, slaw, and avocado, and drenched in a "red mole" sauce devoid of any real flavor but tomato paste. Chips and salsas: flat flavors, tooth-shattering tostadas, and at $6, a joke; Burrito "tres hermanos": really on the small side and served a la carte, with nothing special or memorable about it except the $10 price tag (it's a mushy burrito, guys). With tip, 2 drinks, a torta, and a burrito, our bill was $45 for a lackluster meal. If the food was excellent, I would be happy to pay in that range, but the quality of the food simply doesn't warrant the price. I hope Del Fuego gets their act together and realizes that if New Orleanians know anything, it's good food. And this is not good food. On the bright side, it's only their first week, so let's hope they have the time and tenaciousness to improve.
(2)Stacey W.
The ceviche app with drum, served with house made chips, brought me back two weeks in a row. Lagniappe is the fact that any of the special tacos can be ordered a la carte. It's great if you're not a big eater but want to try different things on the menu. Great margaritas too!
(4)Ashlei B.
Love this place! We came for dinner 3 weeks ago and have been back EVERY weekend since then. BEST HOUSE MARGARITA IN THE CITY!!! Food: We have tried the salsa trio, guacamole, and queso. Liked the salsa. Loved the guacamole and queso! The ceviche was excellent! My husband had the burrito with chicken each time DEELISH. I have had the taco trio and tried the goat, chorizo, and shrimp tacos all DEELISH The wait staff is very attentive!
(5)Juan D.
Went to fuego last night for dinner and I totally disagree with the other reviews about the service. It was great. The hostess was very friendly, we had to wait for a table for 5 minutes and she took our drink order and brought them to us as we waited. Our server, I forget her name, was wonderful. We got the salsa sampler and 3 different tacos each. The salsas were fresh and flavorful and the tostados it came with were tasty. The meat in the chorizo tacos was very good. The carnitas meat was solid. My only issue with this place was the tortillas were not good at all. They tasted like the bagged Mission corn tortillas you buy from the grocery store. Bad tortillas is definitely an issue for Mexican restaurant. Id return and ask for the flour tortillas(if that's an option) or get something else.
(3)Shari T.
If you're looking for typical Mexican, this isn't it. Maybe they're going for really authentic & I just like more traditional Mexican, but the menu is slim so there's not much to choose from.
(3)Erin B.
New Mexican restaurant on Magazine! Which is awesome because there is not enough Mexican food in New Orleans. Love the ambience. Our waitress was pretty swamped but she still gave us great service, so it's all good. They have a nice cocktail menu. I don't like margaritas, so I'm glad they had several other options. The food was pretty good. I loved the salsa but the chips that came with it were super weird. They were big, round, crispy tortillas that were really thick. You only get 5 at a time, and when you break them up, it makes more like 20 chips, but still not even close to enough for the amount of salsa we got. We had to ask for more chips like, 5 times. Not a huge deal, but kind of annoying. I got the tacos: cactus, fried fish, and grilled shrimp. The grilled shrimp one was AMAZING!! I wish I had gotten all three of those because the other ones were just okay. My friends duck enchiladas looked awesome. I would maybe go again. If the chips were better, I would 100% go again...
(3)Scott G.
I don't know what happened the day THOMAS C stopped by but I've had three meals since they opened and I'm impressed. It has not been perfect yet and I suspect kinks are being worked out but each meal has been with four folks and everyone enjoyed their meals. The burritos and the duck enchiladas with mole sauce have been amazing! Love the guacamole as well! Salsas are hit and miss. Queso fundido caused a bit of a dispute over the last bite and the tacos (tongue and shrimp so far) were good stuff. Update! Damn. Bigger glasses, service on the spot and amazing food! This place just gets better and better! Awesome stuff! A must visit!! All of the margaritas were good - they need to spotlight a top shelf! Also, spicy Mexican food during the summer needs much bigger water glasses at the table PLEASE! The service needs a couple of steps up in some ways but I'm assuming new restaurant means new staff. Lots of people but some confusion, although Johnny on the spot with extra chips for the guacamole!! All in all there is much promise here. Needs some time to get the kinks worked out but a solid early-in-the-curve effort in my book. That absurd review about dry food all around seems pretty harsh and I've clearly missed any experience like that.
(4)Amanda P.
I love Del Fuego! We had a large group for a birthday party and they were able to accommodate us with no problems. The food was excellent!! The ceviche is the best I've had in the city, the guac with chicharones was super delicious and the Los tres hermanos burrito was big and super flavorful. Staff was so friendly and helpful. To be honest the only issue I can see, and I'm sure everyone else can see by these yelp reviews, is the clientele. Privileged white people who have probably never bussed a table in their life (much less worked in a kitchen) with horrible attitudes funking up the vibes. Just stay home, please. Nobody likes you. Let the rest of us who wouldn't dare call their server "dumb" (seriously what is wrong with you) enjoy Del Fuego.
(5)J A.
my favorite mexican place in nola. i usually get the burrito which is very affordable but the other things i've tried have been great too. i highly recommend their salsas and their popsicles which are really special. i highly recommend the orange, pomegranate mezcal and the pb&j. on a side note i came back here after trying out johnny sanchez and was surprised at how similar the menus were albeit del fuego was a few dollars cheaper on most items, especially drinks. the only downside ive found is the chips as other people have mentioned. they're a little different and they usually dont bring enough with the dish but theyre always happy to bring more.
(5)hartley c.
Finally tried Del Fuego this weekend, and it did not disappoint. The guacamole was delightful - we got ours with pepitas, diced tomatoes and cotija and it was delicious. I'm definitely curious to try some of the other toppings (especially pomegranate seeds). Favorite salsa was definitely the avocado tomatillo one. Tacos were also really good. I had the fish, chicken and cactus, and my husband got the chicken, beef and cactus. I wasn't super into the cactus one, but not because of anything they did wrong... it just turns out I'm not really into that particular texture. The only real complaint would be that it gets really loud inside when it's busy. We basically had to yell at each other to talk at some points, and I felt really bad for our waitress who was perfect and wonderful, but definitely struggling to hear us when it came to taking our order. Seemed stressful for her. Not a deal killer, since the food was great, but definitely just be prepared or plan to sit outside if noise is an issue for you. All in all though, we were very happy and will definitely be back!
(4)Matt M.
I've been now 4 times total with each time better than the last. The grilled queso app is one of the best things I've tasted in the city. I have to order it everytime. The avacado salsa and the salsa verde are amazing salsas. Must tries. I have found the salsas with "heat" in them generally lack flavor. The tostadas are still very hit & miss. Also a little too greasy for my taste. That's a pretty big deal for me but I can look over it based on the positives of the place. Grilled fish taco is amazing. All 4 times service and atmosphere has been great; they've got that part down. Now with a happy hour, I'll be back for more visits for sure.
(4)Rex D.
I love it! However, better watch yourself with those tequilas...as you drink more of it, you're also prone to order more expensive ones. Great selections of tequila and the food is absolutely amazing. Worth the trip!
(5)T-dog B.
I am giving them 5 stars not because they were perfect but because they were pretty close. The apps were creative and well put together we had all the tacos except the tongue (made it once at home and now can't bring myself to eat it again though it is probably really good) and the cactus (just cause we weren't in the mood. Our favorites were the shrimp (best I have ever had) the fish (a close 2nd) and the goat ( a solid third). They could season their carne asada and carnitas a bit more. The sangria was strong without being too sweet and the dessert was whimsical yet perfectly flavored. Wait staff was great! After a string of disappointing meals this was a welcome change!
(5)Jeepers C.
This isn't your normal texmex eatery. It's way better. Started with a grapefruit ginger margarita. Refreshing. About the tortillas.... I mean...they are tortillas. They are made in house without artificial added ingredients, so that's a plus. Tried the Nopales (Cactus) Tacos....interesting and very good. (rice and beans were perfect). Tomatillo Avocado Sauce....my favorite of the sauces. For Dessert: Berry Popsicles...refreshing, and oh my goodness... Churros with a yummy spicy chocolate sauce and a chamomile vanilla sauce....so, so good. Great Atmosphere (option to sit outside under the covered patio, and listen to the rain, which was rather soothing, or inside). Service was great. Food was satisfying. Restrooms were pretty cool, too. My new favorite place. I love it.
(5)Seth G.
It was only ok. Guac was pretty good. The queso was weird. Waitress was kind of dumb- bad advice. Way over priced! I live across the street and was very excited to have a taquera. Not going back until they start happy hour deals or lower their prices...
(2)Ashley C.
Nice atmosphere. Good service. We only ordered the guacamole but it was fantastic. I had there lemonada which was nice.
(4)Gabe D.
So I am from CA and was excited to have some mexican food in the big easy. Not good at all. The apps were very odd we had the Minguichi and it was very odd with an almost vinegar taste horrible. My wife loves any kind of cheese dip and she said it was inedible. We also tried the trio of salsa's all of the salsa's were nothing special. I did have the Carne Asada tacos which were good but so small and for 12 bucks serious. The rice was not cooked all the way or old because there was a lot of hard rice granuals. The beans were good but overcooked. I will not return nor encourage anyone else to go.
(1)Benjamin A.
We waited forever for this to open just to be faced with yet another poor New Orleans attempt at Mexican food. We went three times and tried to give them a chance, but it's just not good. Very disappointed.
(1)Kurt S.
Service is good..staff is Ok. Patio not bad.. Pricey "Authentic Mexican food"..? not for me!
(3)Nelly B.
Service was great, salsas were good, margs tasted like lemonade and the entrees were unfortunately awful. I hate to give a bad review of a new place but the food was literally not edible, we actually left and went somewhere else because we couldn't eat any of out food. I had the sautéed gulf fish, red fish, and there was this weird glaze over most of the fish and potatoes. It tasted like a chemical, I actually had to spit out my food - something I've never done!! My boyfriend got the duck enchiladas and they also were bad, very bland and tough. I'm sad because I was realky looking forward to this place, especially since we can walk here but there is much better mexican in town for half the cost.
(2)Michele B.
OMG SOOOOO Good. I love everything they do and the staff is so friendly and helpful. They make every time a great experience and go out of their way. So happy they opened in the neighborhood. Can't wait to see what they come up with next on the menu! Keep it up!
(5)Alicia T.
Margaritas are amazing!! Guacamole is also not to miss. Don't be deceived by the steep price; it's a huge portion that is packed with quality ingredients. I got the burrito which was so good and so filling! The cotija cheese in it was a great addition. Knocked off one star because we were sat on the banquette that ran along the kitchen and the fluorescent lights were obnoxious. I'll just sit outside next time. Overall, a great place.
(4)Lyle L.
Cleanliness and server were 5 stars. The food is one star. The redfish was rubbery and the duck was bland. Hopefully it gets better
(2)Melissa M.
So happy this gem is open! Great ambiance, food and service all around. We started with superb drinks: the good the bad and the ugly starts smoky and then smooths out, and la paloma was perfectly balanced. The kids loved their agua frescas, and it was nice to have a non-soda drink option for the kids that wasn't full of sugar. Chips and salsa come with quite a few salsa options. We tried chile de arbol, fresca, and tomatillo avocado. I could have eaten my weight in this app alone. Chips were housemade, and although only 4 big ones come at a time, they do give refills. Entrees were all solid: kids split a mission burrito with fish (comes with beans and rice), both adults had tacos. You can choose from a big list of protein/veg options and each one has its own accoutrements. We tried carne asada, carnitas, tongue, chorizo, and shrimp. All were good, shrimp was my favorite. Carnitas were a touch dry, but sometimes carnitas are meant to be served crispy, so perhaps this is intentional? Service was very friendly and attentive. No less than 6 people welcomed us and wished us a good evening upon entry and exit. If there had been any issue, I'm certain it would have been dealt with quickly. We will definitely be back soon. A long list of tequilas needs more exploring, sans kids. During parades, this place will be epic. Such a great magazine street addition!! Go, and soon!
(4)Chet J.
Second time here. First time was nice enough, so we returned. Granted, last night was the night of the Irish Channel parade--a mile or two down the road, and hours earlier--so the restaurant probably got slammed all day. But, it was not very crowded when we got there around 8pm. Sorry, but the hostess was just hopeless. I could go on and on, but she was really...lost. Walking in circles, almost. After she got my name, we stood and watched for a long time...after a few minutes she asked if I'd checked in yet and when I said I had, she seemed really confused....then she went back to moving chairs over 2 inches..rearranging napkins on empty tables...walking in circles. She seemed...distressed. The only possible thing that may have delayed our getting a table was that I did say we preferred outside, meaning the front porch (with empty tables). After asking someone else if there was a problem, we finally got seated(it really was a long time), walking past a few more empty tables to the back patio, which we didn't even know existed. So perhaps when I said 'outside' they thought I wanted the back patio. But still..there really was a serious malfunction with the seating process. Our waitress warned us that they were really slammed and the kitchen was really backed up--we may want to order appetizers, and that's why they delayed seating us (oh..so standing as we waited is better than sitting while we waited??). So, we each got the Mission Burrito, one beef, one pork. Neither had any flavor. Completely bland. Boring. Perfectly edible, but blah. I could have done (much) better at home, and that is the most basic criteria for not going back for me.... Oh...their chips are great. One of the salsas was really good. One was pretty hot but way over--something'd...too much smoke flavor. Oh well, good thing there are lots of other good options in town.
(2)Rich L.
Been waiting for 2 years and I'm not disappointed. Fire starter cocktail killer. Fish/shrimp taco lightly fried and tortillas very fresh. BEANS and rice very flavorful and can't say enough about the house Caribbean inspired hot sauce. Think the duck enchiladas overpriced but that was my only complaint. Will be back soon.
(4)Clarence C.
Great place. I'm a big fan of the tequila selection and the good the bad and the ugly cocktail. The nopales burrito was delicious especially because of the homemade tortilla. Who would go back for the queso dip? This guy. The hostess even came and got us from three brothers, where we were waiting for our table. Icing on the cake: the bathrooms smell like cedar wood.
(5)Z. W.
I really enjoyed my dining experience! In fact, I've already been twice and they've been open less than a week. The cocktails were all very fresh and delicious (try the Paloma!), the fundido and the duck enchiladas with mole were fantastic, and the desserts were out of this world (the churro and the popsicles were highlights). The place has great ambiance and the patio on Magazine St. is a nice place to eat-- very pleasant and not too hot. I am so glad to have a place like this in the neighborhood. Highly recommended!
(5)Phil W.
Pretty good - definitely shows promise. The restaurant has a cool look and was absolutely slammed the night I went. However, the servers were keeping it rolling which is impressive given that the place just opened. I sat at bar - which is cranking out some good stuff. Try the tamarind cocktail and for the liquor lovers there is a nice selection of mezcals - no salt and lime required. Tacos were good though the corn tortillas were a little dry and I would have liked to see the nice selection of salsas on offer gratis to accompany them. The carne asada was good, I didn't like the nopales, the carnitas knocked it out of the park. I was dining solo - if I wasn't the loaded guac looked awesome.
(3)Ronnie E.
Went last night and had a pretty good experience. The jalapeno margarita was great, and they had a pretty good selection of Mexican beers. We started with the Queso Fundido as an app and this was definitely the low point of the experience. It was a large bowl that was about an 1/8 full with about 4 bites of ground beef, spinach, and melted chihuahua cheese. It tasted ok but was certainly overpriced for the portion. May want to reinvent that one. The salsa they served on the side, however, was REALLY good. Tried several tacos and the best ones were the cactus and the carne asada. Will be back
(4)Dennis P.
Really enjoyed this place! Great addition to the neighborhood! Good drinks and amazing tequila selection. The duck enchiladas were fantastic! The guacamole was fresh and very tasty! The drinks were good and reasonably priced. They were sold out of the Queso Fundido so looking forward to trying that next time. My only complaint would be that there isn't a huge amount of indoor seating meaning in the summer if you don't want to sit in the heat you may have a bit of a wait! Flip side is it will be great to sit on the patio in the fall!
(5)Tommy L.
Top notch! The apex of craftsmanship AND hospitality. I applaud the dedication to hand-making every ingredient. Everything from scratch. Dip your house-made tortillas in house-made habanero and house-made guacamole all the way to the AWESOME cocktails with fresh-squeezed fruit. Every table and light fixture is even hand-crafted! Perfect patio with fans for some summer outdoor dining with a cold one ...try the best burrito in New Orleans here. Bold one, I know but I mean it. Full of every ingredient in every bite, unlike anywhere else. Pro Tip: come for lunch with friends, and chances are you can have the place to yourself! Love the intimate layout!
(5)Sareena N.
Good fish tacos, adequate carnitas and a good Happy Hour (all HH's should go until 7pm!). Staff was friendly and the sangria was pretty good. The guacamole was good and had a nice lime zing, and like that the chips are obviously freshly fried, but would it kill you to quarter or even halve them before frying? It just made it awkward to eat. Overall though, there was just a little something missing in the ambiance of the place. The booths weren't really comfortable and the general feeling I got was like being at a quick serve type restaurant, even though we had table service. The washrags as napkins threw me off a bit as well. I definitely am going to give them another try, because I thought the food and pricing was quality enough for a return assessment, but not in a hurry.
(3)Katie K.
Ate here with a group of seven on a Thursday night, and we all pretty much agreed it was good, not great. Would never discourage anyone from eating here, but I don't think I'll highly recommend it anyone, either. We were seated within 15 minutes at a table on their patio, which was breezy and intimate. Had a three amigos cocktail to start - very good. We started with the salsa trio. I'm not huge on salsa, but the three we picked were good, especially the tomatillo avocado. The chips, or deep-fried whole tortillas, were sometimes WAY too salty. I love salt, but a few even had me chugging water. One particularly ruthless chip really almost ruined my friend's appetite. Menu is very limited, which can be good for indecisive people like me. I had the tacos: carne asada, carnitas and camarones. Carnitas and camarones were delicious. Light and crispy, and toppings were fresh. Carne asada had no flavor. Whatsoever. Everyone who ordered tacos ordered the carne asada and we were all underwhelmed. The carnitas and camarones, though, I'd go back just for them. Overall, we had a great time. Ambiance was nice, service was on point and food was decent. If you're in the area, pop in.
(3)Lynn W.
We got in the car and went blank. Where should we eat tonight???? I have no idea. I read reviews at least once a day and still couldn't put my finger on an evening foodie spot to hang. One thing I always look for is parking. Next is happy hour third is foodie pics and last reviews. The parking is not the best in this area but we did not have an issue at 6p on a weekday. A few of the workers reminded me of OITNB. The happy hour is daily and the margaritas are some of the BEST in New Orleans. The food was excellent. My fiancé is a snob when it comes to tacos and he loves the carne asada. I got the tostada pescado. It was REALLY good and the most popular dish. I WANT to come back. There is a very nice outdoor area. The bar is small and so is seating indoors but it's worth the visit.
(4)Humble B.
Great staff, amazing food, awesome margaritas, and a beautiful atmosphere. What more could you want?
(5)Chad G.
What a find. We stumbled on this little gem while looking for a place to eat on Monday. You may or may not know that it can be pretty tough to find an open restaurant on a Monday in this town. It's not very big, but it does boast ample outdoor, covered seating. Pretty nice if it isn't too hot. We chose to dine inside. My sister opted to start with the guacamole. It was pretty good. The chips the serve are more like deep fried tortilla shells. Personally, I prefer regular chips, but my sister liked these. My wife ordered the Los Tres Hermanos Burrito. That thing was awesome. I'd highly recommend it. I got the pork El Mission Burrito. It was just ok. Not a great flavor. It'll work in a pinch, but I won't get it again. My sister ordered the roasted duck enchiladas. If you like duck, you'll like these. Give 'em a shot. Overall, a good place. The menu is limited, but the venue is appealing.
(4)Yasmin M.
This restaurant was... Okay. The food was decent- I had a burrito (I forget the name but it was the one with three kinds of meat, listed first on the menu) and three salsa's. The only salsa worth mentioning was the one with with avocado, that was freaky food. The other two were average. The service was great but my drink was terrible (the three amigo's - it had a funny after taste and was pretty weak). I'd probably go back and try other food options but the overall consensus at the table was "well that was ok"
(3)Leigh H.
I come here often because I live right around the corner. The service when dining in is hit or miss, but I'm usually getting take-out, and service at the bar is always super fast and friendly. I love their guacamole (even without additional toppings), but I'm not crazy about the chips. They're more like small tostadas and are occasionally too salty. I still recommend them (because the guac is so good)--just keep that in mind! I've also tried and enjoyed their ceviche appetizer and the fried shrimp tacos as part of the taco trio. I wasn't too crazy about the other tacos I've tried (the fish option is too dry and the cactus is pretty bland when compared to the shrimp). I'm eating the shrimp burrito tonight and am not wowed by it. Then again, it's hard to beat Felipe's for a mid-priced burrito in this city! I'll keep coming here for its great location and ambiance, but if I'm looking for great food, I'm likely to go elsewhere.
(3)Samantha F.
Great staff, great food and cool atmosphere! I live in the neighborhood so I come here a lot. The staff is all very nice and professional. The appetizers are the best - get the fundido! Good margaritas, too! And if you like tequila, this is where you need to go. They have a huge list and do flights so you can taste a bunch at a time. Fun place to eat Mexican and hang out.
(5)Nilong V.
The food was amazing! It was 4 adults and we had just about everything off the menu including drinks. Not one item was bad but bursting with flavor. The waitress was awesome and was very knowledgeable about the menu. This is our new go-to Mexican restaurant.
(5)Lauren C.
Don't waste your time here. The food is bland, overpriced, and the service is lacking. We ordered the guacamole (not the loaded version, which the server kept insisting we order for some reason), which was good but nothing special. The we each ordered the three tacos, which are served with beans and rice on the side. We had heard to order the flour tortillas because someone told us the corn ones were very dry. The flour tortillas were paper thin and barely held the tacos together. The chicken was extremely bland, I actually didn't even eat it it was so flavorless. The carnitas was OK, but a bit dry. And the beef was also dry and nothing special. The side of rice was totally undercooked and inedible (aka hard and crunchy). The black beans were totally dry and flavorless. Ugh. It was not a good meal. All that and it took about an hour to get our food after placing our order. Also, not cheap. I think with a couple drinks and the food we spent over $70. Totally not worth it!
(1)Katie T.
Ok, so I'm super happy about this Mexi addition to my neighborhood. I walked on over on this steamy Friday evening, the eve of the first night of summer. I got there about 6 and there was already a 25 minute wait to eat inside, so we chose outside. We were seated in the back yard, which was super cute by the way. There was a big fan out there so it wasn't too bad to sit in the heat. I'm pretty tolerable of the heat in a good ole NOLA summer, so some may be uncomfortable despite the fan. We ordered the trio of salsas, there are several to choose from. The chips they serve with the salsas and the guac are different but good. They definitely need to give you more than they do for the amount of salsa. I was happy with my choices of salsa, but honestly the margarita has clouded my memory. I know I got the tomatillo avocado one. The tacos I got were ok, the chicken and carne asada on the tacos were a little dry. The carnitas were really the best of the 3 meats. The house margarita was my favorite part, of course. $8 and you get a nice pint glass full of marg! I think the place needs a little time to work out the kinks, like the server taking away my friend's marg glass before she was done. The place is a beautiful renovation and a great addition to the area. I'll give it a try again in a few months.
(3)Brett C.
Wanted to like it, but was pretty underwhelmed. The food was small, dry and bland, three words that should never be used for Mexican. I got the taco sampler. The service was very friendly, but they were out of two things on menu and forgot to put in our order for 30 mins. Both of the people eating with me had similar feelings. Will give it another shot in a few months to see if they have adjusted. I'll be at taqueria corona in the meantime.
(2)Tripp D.
We came in for dinner tonight and the food was actually not good. For the amount of money we spent, ($50 for two entrees and an appetizer), I would have expected a lot better. Both of our entrees were accompanied by downright crunchy, undercooked rice and the flavor was very lacking. The only positive is that they had a good mole sauce. Don't waste your money here.
(2)Tony W.
Really good and unique. Fish and shrimp tacos were well made and very flavorful, and they have lots of cactus options for vegetarians which is something I've not seen at other Mexican restaurants.
(5)Rick R.
UNDERWHELMED!! My wife and I dine out A LOT!! This is the second time at Del Fuego after a underwhelming first experience. Chalked it up to opening jitters and just tried again. Definitely not opening jitters. The food in general was pedestrian, Guacamole had some flavor, Mission Burrito and Taco's not so much. The most glaring offense was the service or the obvious lack of any training or education in the field. Apps arrive after a longer than usual wait and then the entrees arrive right on top of them. As I told the food runner we just got our apps, he proceeds to hurriedly place our plates on the table, mumble some sort of an excuse and runs away. The whole time he is looking for space on the table for the entree plates, i am protesting the entrees coming out this soon. He cares not and off he goes. I watch him go and tell the waitress something, she passes by, but takes care not to get to close. Not a word is said about this. At the conclusion of our mediocore and rushed meal, I pay, I tip and then I make a comment to the waitress about the app-entree debacle. She informs me that she noticed that and apologizes. It bears noting that this is when I am just blown away. She noticed but did nothing. Not even at the end did she say anything. Had i not mentioned it, it would have gone unmentioned. By this time the food runner is at the bar glaring in our direction and excitedly discussing who knows what (wink wink) with the bartender and someone else. Apparently, adequate service has become a thing of the past. There are too many restaurants in this city to waste even one night out on a mediocre experience. Adios Del Fuego!!!
(1)Lola L.
Duck enchiladas, churros and margaritas all on point! The firestarter cocktail is amazing! Great service, great atmosphere. They make all their own tortillas too. All cocktails have fresh juice. Can't ask for more. And they have been open less than a week!
(5)Molly M.
All of my Oaxacan fantasies come true! I just had the most delicious meal, and my dinner companion fully agreed. Bubbling hot queso, guacamole fully dressed (imagine the tangy pop of pomegranate seeds giving it some zing), duck enchiladas with the most delicious mole negro I have ever had... And I haven't even talked about the hand-ground tortillas or the amazing cocktails or the dozens upon dozens (101?) of tequilas, and I didn't even get to dessert. Our service was great, too - friendly, accessible, and speedy. Priced very reasonably and beautifully plated, my meal here was beyond terrific.
(5)MF L.
We had the tacos (carnitas, pulled pork) and the duck mole enchiladas, the cafe con horchata and the grapefruit agua, with a trio of salsas (guac/tomatillo, habanero, and the basic salsa). The salsas are delicious. Can't wait to try more. My biggest complaint was the tortilla chips. They are jawbreakers! It's from the same tortillas they use for the tacos, enchiladas and then fry whole for the salsas. WAY TOO THICK. and that's the reason my rating wasn't a 4. It's hard to mess up store bought tortilla chips, they should give it a try. So with my enchiladas, the parts of the tortillas that were uncovered by mole sauce and left to bake "naked" got just as hard as the fried pieces we were served with the salsas. which decreased my enjoyment of the enchiladas. Also, I didn't like how the duck was cubed, it should be shredded so that the enchiladas aren't so clunky to eat. My husband felt the same way about his tacos, that the meat should be shredded and not cubed so that it's easier to get around the food. The taste of everything was fine, but the tortilla situation needs to be addressed.
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