Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill
1000 S Clearview Pkwy, New Orleans, LA, 70123
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Address :
1000 S Clearview Pkwy
New Orleans, LA, 70123 - Phone (504) 736-1188
- Website https://www.nachomamasmexicangrill.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
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 : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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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Emeraldseye S.
I was extremely apprehensive about going to this restaurant, even though I have wanted to visit it for some time, due to the recent negative reviews here on Yelp*. As on reviewer said, it's in Elmwood, and it's a trek for sure, especially for me since I live in Algiers. The kiddo and I made a command decision and threw caution to the wind and decided this was where we were going to eat tonight, ok... We started off with two appetizers, though I hesitate to consider chips and queso an appetizer, but that's what they call it and the Southwestern Eggrolls, I love them everywhere I have ever gone (except Gordon Biersch's) and though they did not contain chicken, I figured what the hey and again threw caution to the wind. They are served with a red pepper jelly which has a nice kick to it and the eggrolls were very very good, I didn't miss the chicken at all...and though I am not a fan of onions, I never even noticed they were in there, which is a good thing. Five stars all the way around. Chips are light and crispy, but the queso was just so-so, it was better with the addition of a smidge of salt, but not something I think I would order again. I ordered the build your own quesadilla and my kiddo surprised me and didn't order fajitas, opting instead for a trio of tacos, the tres amigos. She had panko coated Mahi Mahi and panko coated catfish both Baja style and a shrimp taco, her favorite hands down was the catfish taco and her least was the shrimp. I ordered refried beans and roasted red peppers inside my quesadilla and it was fabulous. The kiddo's meal came with rice and either refried beans or black beans, we opted for black and they were outstanding, the rice not so much, I'd rather get another order of beans instead :). Though we were full and goodness the portions are substantial, we still opted for dessert, generally on the menu when we try a new place and ordered sopapillas, they were nothing spectacular, though the kiddo loved the agave syrup that came with them (we brought that home, she is having that with waffles in the morning). The food was decent, the prices were on par with other local establishments, so no complaints there, but the service was O U T S T A N D I N G. We had Archelle as our server and that alone would prompt another visit from us, even though we live so far away. She was helpful, courteous, gave us good recommendations on what we should order and never let us feel like we were being avoided or forgotten. She kept our drinks full, asked after us during each phase of our meal to make sure we were enjoying everything, but she didn't hover or make us feel rushed. She was a real treat in view of most of the service we receive from restaurants today, which is to say no service. I was very impressed and I'm not the easiest person in the world to please, but tonight I left with a full tummy and a feeling of satisfaction that I don't often have when I go out to eat. Thanks Archelle for making this a most delicious time.
(4)Aaron S.
I originally ordered beef enchiladas, and the beef was SOUR!! How does that even happen? And, how does your kitchen staff smell it and still serve it to someone?! My second order was with chicken, and they loaded it with verde sauce which was also sour! Seriously disgusting. I'm surprised I didn't vomit in the restaurant. My stomach is turning! I should also add that our server told us this is not the first time they have served sour beef! Gross! I will never go back!
(1)Rachel X.
I'm not so thrilled with the food here. The chimichanga and burritos are run of the mill, they charge for nachos (so much for mama's generosity), & you can't get a lower sugar margarita on those happy hour special days even if you medically can't tolerate the high fructose corn syrup in the regular ones (I don't even LIKE tequila so f-u anyway). This is one of the reasons I avoid how nit picky they are when it comes to their customers. If the food were better, I wouldn't even mention the margarita issue. They also do this bizarre thing where they out of the air pick a woman's name & men's name, and if that's your name, you get some extra special bar deal (so f-u to the Berthas & Aloysiuses of the world and hello to the Kayleys & Jadens! No offense to the latter--it's not their fault). I swear that just makes it feel like the place is run by brand new white college kids who don't know any better. Thinking about all the bar deal rules now just has me steamed, especially since nothing on the menu makes up for it nor has any authentic flavor. Oh well. Guess I'll just have to ask my boyfriend to take me to the hundreds of other not-so-nit picky Mexican places in the world!
(1)Anthony Y.
I have been in love with Mexican cuisine for as long as I can remember. Every birthday I would ask for some type of Mexican dish. I don't have a favorite entree, I love it all. I stopped by this place after going to a movie. I became addicted to their Nachos. They are REALLY good. I've eaten here one time and didn't care too much for the decor or service but the food was on point so I just made my orders to go from then on. I'd recommend them for food to go.
(3)Alex R.
My wife and I came here one day to grab a quick bite to eat before seeing a movie. We had actually planned on going to Chipotle but the line was out the door so we figured we would try this place. I ordered the California style burrito w/chicken which was decent but nothing too memorable, and my wife had the Santa Fe salad with shrimp which was the better choice. The service was pretty good and the ambience enjoyable. I would try this place again if chipotle is slammed... And maybe I'll try mama's nachos
(3)James D.
Nasty food and poor service like one reader mentioned the beef in my enchilada was sour and the shell itself looked moldy.....pepto anyone!?!?!?!
(1)Katie S.
I LOVE Mexican food with a fiery passion but this place just didn't make the cut on my "must return" list. My dining companion and I had to make a tough choice between Nacho Mama's or the neighboring Chipotle restaurant and decided to give this place a try. Our server was a nice woman, a little awkward, but nice. I saw when I checked in on yelp that there was a 15% off coupon, so that was a pleasant surprise. We got our drinks and started off with the "choose 3 dips for $10" appetizer to start. We got the mango salsa, bean dip, and queso. Mango salsa and queso was ok but nothing special. The bean dip, however, was like watery bean soup. In fact, there weren't many beans actually IN the bean dip at all so we opted to not eat that one much. Then we ordered a half steak fajitas and the sweet and spicy BBQ jerk burrito as our entrees. It all certainly looked pleasing when it came out but everything was SO SALTY and I'm not one to complain about over seasoning because I love my food more seasoned than most. The weird thing is that even though we both got totally different entrees, we both had super salty food. I tasted his entree and he tasted mine and we both unanimously agreed that it all basically had been very over salted. I saw that some reviewers had previously complained about their food being "under flavored" and bland so perhaps they are over compensating by going to the extreme? We also ordered their habanera hot sauce (the spiciest according to the menu) on the side and that wasn't spicy at all. It was just watery and bland. However, our server gave me another hot sauce that wasn't on the menu that they were "trying out" and that had a pretty good flavor. Our server asked if we wanted refried or black beans with the burrito and my dining companion ordered refried beans and the same weird soupy bean stuff came out that we had experienced with the appetizer dip. So, apparently they are the same thing. My black beans were good though other than the fact it was super salty. So it was weird because our food was so salty but yet their advertised house hot sauce was almost completely flavorless. My mouth was totally confused. We didn't have any margaritas (I needed a clear mind to perform some extremely productive Christmas shopping that day) but the table next to us were enjoying a pitcher and that looked pretty good. Perhaps they don't put salt in it so it's safe. Maybe it was just bad luck in the kitchen that day but it was a shame that neither of us felt like we could enjoy our food much. I may come back eventually if I'm ever in the neighborhood and just in the mood for some nachos and a margarita. But that is a strong MAYBE.
(1)Jabez J.
I had the Small Baby Mamma Nachos ( I think that is the correct names :-) with beef and adding guacamole and it was good. The location can be hard to find within the plaza but on the opposite side is the New Orleans Burger Restaurant on the left side of the street however if you pass the Buffalo Wild Wings on the left side of the street you have passed this place. Enjoy.
(3)Julia M.
Since we live in the area, we often go to Nacho Mamas out of convenience, but after the last time we went, we won't be coming back! I ordered beef enchiladas (no big deal, right?) and EVERYTHING was sour---the cheese, the meat, and it tasted like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for at least 30 minutes... Totally dried out and not hot enough. The waitstaff there is generally very nice, but I can only imagine their kitchen is filthy and they push perishables past the spoiling point and try to cover it up with seasoning. My husband got fajitas and we both ended up sick the next day. Avoid avoid avoid!
(1)Carlos e M.
I'm going to give Nacho Mama's 3 stars instead of 4 because I was hesitant to come back after not having enjoyed it on my previous visits. Why did I return you ask? Well, I was with a big group and I didn't pick it. Needless to say, I actually left feeling satisfied. Our servers, Lydia and Archell were extremely courteous and very willing to help us out. 5 stars go to them for sure. The food was a pleasant surprise. This has always been my quibble with them. I never could find the right meal for me. I finally found one. The Great Western Burrito with the over roasted pork filling was DEElicious! It was cooked just right and had the right amount of seasoning which meant it wasn't too salty or too spicy. My tea kept getting refilled and the food didn't take long to come out from the kitchen. I hope I get to return because I will no longer feel anxious about being disappointed. I may also bump up my review to 4 stars. We'll see. Good job, Nacho Mama's!!
(3)Alicia M.
Upon arrival we were greeted and told that there would be a 20-25 minute wait for a table. At first we did not want to stay but I had my heart set on Mexican cuisine so we went back and placed are name on the wait list. While we waited we decided to go to the bar, the bar was pretty open so we decided to cancel our names and stay and eat with Larry and Melissa/Michelle. I ordered the frozen margarita and my date had a water. For the appetizer we ordered the $10 trio app with 2 white quesos and a salsa. Larry delivered my margarita while Melissa/Michelle delivered the water. The bartender then took our orders, Carly Cheesey Chimichanga and the Nacho Mamas Nacho. My frozen margarita was average, but my queso was delicious UNTIL I found not one but two curly dark black hairs in the queso. I was utterly disgusted! I notified the bartenders and he offered to bring another batch but I was too disgusted. I should have left then but I gave them the benefit of the doubt. Our food was brought out and right on the side of my chimichanga in the white queso was another curly black hair!!! Clearly this restaurant has an issue! The kitchen area is exposed and I witnessed individuals with no hair net! While the cooks had hats several individuals had facial hair and longer hair and was likely the hair that was in the queso. So did the manager come out? Nope! He apparently was two busy and when we were leaving the owner came out with gloves on and scratched his head! Clearly this restaurant does not practice cleanliness! We could have went anywhere in the city, but we decided to come here! At the VERY least a manager should have came out and speak to us! Did they stop serving the hairy queso? Nope. We heard the expo call for it several times after he was put on notice that the cheese was contaminated! Utterly sad and terrible management. Did we pay? Yes, but the hairy items were comped. Did we tip? Yes 20% of the original price despite the horrible experience. Will we be back? Absolutely not.
(1)David B.
I only ever get the queso blanco here, so I can't really comment on anything else. It's not that everything else is bad. It's just that the wife and I will travel across the city to get it. It's that good. On my latest trip, I was able to get MORE queso by getting the pick 3. It's like getting three quesos for the price of two.
(4)Stephen M.
Its always hard to go back to a place a second time and leave feeling that the restaurant didn't quite live up to the memory. But in this case, everyone at the table agreed the food and drinks had gone downhill over the last year. It gets a "pretty good" for just about everything, but the Southwest eggrolls, fajitas, and drinks were not that much better than the handful of other TexMex places in the area, and detracts from this being a go-to spot when I'm in the area. OTOH, our server was excellent, and I ended up chatting with the manager about how superb the service was. Not sure what happened in the last year, but hopefully I just caught them on an off night. I hope the quality and freshness are there if/when I return.
(4)Steve M.
I have been a fan since they opened in the CBD years ago. Current faves are the California Club Nachos and the Big Jerk Burrito. Get a Mexican Sunset Margarita and it's Fiesta time.
(4)S M.
It's a decent Mexican grill. The visit today was so-so. The glass that my wine was served in was dirty & the server Lydia wasn't very courteous in getting me another drink. After bringing me another drink there was still dust in the glass and she said "ugh, I'll just get my manager," and abruptly walked away. Very unprofessional!
(3)Lynne R.
I am very impressed with the food; fresh ingredients and wonderful flavor. Best Mexican food i have had in a while and I'm from LA.
(5)Selena C.
The food was awesome. I ordered the Chile relleano and it was one if the best I've eaten. The watermelon frozen margaritas were delicious. Very friendly staff.
(5)Dana D.
I was skeptical about going today. The only other location I had ever been to was the one on Magazine St., which is now closed. I have got to say, I was very pleasantly surprised. The service was right on point, attentive but not pushy. There were three of us at the table. I ordered the house margarita on the rocks with salt, one of my friends got a watermelon margarita, and the other ordered a beer. The margaritas were pretty good as far as house margaritas go! Nice presentation in a thick, classic "up" style glass, and tasty enough to order 2 more. We ordered the appetizer that includes guacamole, salsa, and queso, and our server informed us that since it was Tuesday, it's 'free salsa day'! Woohoo! (She also made sure we knew that everything was made fresh 'in house') All the dips were addictingly good. Chips are brought out in a cute tin bucket. Our server was great about bringing more chips & salsa, and checking on drinks. Two of us ordered soft tacos 'baja' style I believe. Nicely done! I ordered the Mahi mahi & a steak taco, and was impressed by both. This entree came with black beans, and mexican rice. Both were delicious. The two of my friends were very happy with their entrees as well. I'd say in conclusion that I will go back, and suggest this for lunch again. Good value for a wonderful lunch!
(4)Kalita N.
Went for lunch today it took 45 mins to get our food and it wasn't even busy! Waitress was very sweet and apologetic. When the food finally arrived the mama app combo my daughter ordered was inedible. Old grease and burnt taste. Won't go back. I love Mexican food n this isn't it
(1)George R.
I ordered the beef enchiladas, which were terrible. The middle enchilada was as hard as a rock and inedible. The waitress comes over and I complained. She asks if they are "hard" (she may have already knew the problem). I said yes. She asked if I wanted them "refired". I said no. Expecting perhaps a discount or the meal taken off the bill, I was charged full price! I recommend people stay away from this dump!
(1)Michele F.
The food us very fresh and tasty. The service has been excellent and our server Stephanie is friendly and helpful. We ordered the Mama's Nachos with arbol steak. They were served with heaping scoops of homemade pico de gallo & creamy sour crean. We were given a sample of the soup of the day, shrimp, crayfish & lentil. Absolutely delicious. Mske sute you stop in when you are in the New Orleans area..
(5)Mary M.
First of all, let me say I've been a fan of Nacho Mama's since they opened in the CBD near Place St. Charles. I don't get out to Elmwood that often since I'm one of those people who feel like I'm gonna get a nose bleed if I cross Canal Street. However, I found myself in Elmwood two weekends in a row and stopped in for lunch. The food was as good as I remembered. But what really stood out was the service. Our server, Angelique, really goes the extra mile. She doesn't know us from a cake of soap, but she was friendly, helpful and good natured through a pretty stressful work shift. Kudos on hiring someone who does a thankless job with grace, humor and as though it matters. (You can tell I was impressed because I took the time to write down her name!)
(4)Robert B.
I rarely go to Mexican restaurants, so when I do, I want good food. I met a friend here from lunch the other day because my dog was at Petsmart. I'm glad I stopped by. I had forgotten how good the food is here. My friend had a nice salad with grilled fajita steak on top. The fajita steak itself was extremely well prepared, well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Fajita steak can often be tough, but this definitely was not. I had the sampler lunch platter that consists of beans and rice and three choices From a list of tacos, enchiladas, etc. I chose a beef taco, chicken flauta and a Southwest eggroll. They were all tasty. As far as the restaurant decor, I can't say it's a an inviting place to eat, but it gets the job done. Remember, though, that if you are one of these people who likes to gorge on chips and salsa, they are not on the house at nacho mamas. You have to pay for them. Actually, it's probably a good thing for me because I usually fill up on chips before I get my lunch. One thing to know as well is that if you check in on Yelp you get 15% off of your entire check.
(4)Jourdan E.
I haven't had anything here that I didn't like! They am have outstanding seasonal margaritas, excellent service, and amazing food!
(5)Monique L.
Dragged here again by friends against my will. The food wasn't bad, but the waitress had a bad attitude. Hopefully it was just an off day, or maybe another table was giving her a hard time.
(2)Amelia R.
Good but not great, I would give the food four stars and the service two, the service just sucks there. I like the ambiance and environment but the servers all suck. They are very unattentive and aren't that friendly. Most of the time I get food to go from here just so I don't have to deal with the servers. Queso is okay but not great.
(3)J.R. B.
Really really really slow service and the fajita roll up was had no flavor at all. The only reason I gave them one star was for the guacamole which was some of the best I've ever had.
(1)Hope C.
So this place has gone to the birds and they don't even want it!! The employees are okay but the food is blah. The inside smelled bad, looked bad and when we left I felt glad, glad to get the he// out of that place. I had the fish tacos and the fish was sooo salty and yucky what a combination. Remind me again why I ate here for lunch, oh I remember my coworker paid. Since, I am on my yoga journey, I'll try to think only positive affirmations about this place. Here is one affirmation (positive criticism) GET IT TOGETHER OR THIS LOCATION WILL CLOSE SOON!! Here are seven other suggestions. 1. Employ a new chef 2. Employ a new chef 3. Employ a new chef 4. Clean this place 5. Clean this place 6. Clean this place 7. Get it together
(1)Diane L.
Not terrible. Not terrific. There are better options in Elmwood. Overpriced for the quality. I would not recommend.
(2)Melia S.
First timer there for lunch today! Service was excellent and the food was fast and fresh on a busy Cinco de Mayo. Had chips with salsa and queso (we swirled them together) and the mini chimis appetizer as entree. My lunch companion had entree sized beef chimi and we both left with go boxes. Will definitely go back!
(5)Russ H.
Food is great but they rip you off charge you for sour cream with your qusidillas Wow are they cheap
(2)Christopher B.
This place is horrible. My friend order a burrito and it was obviously microwaved. I ordered the California Burrito and it was pretty disgusting. The Spanish Rice inside the California Burrito tasted like a moldy dish towel. Would not recommend me this place to my enemy.
(1)Ashley F.
This place is pretty yummy. Hands down my favorite queso and chips. Their margaritas are pretty awesome too. My husband and I also get the same thing and share. We get the mamas nachos and the Carla's chimichanga. Both are delicious!!!!!
(5)Robert H.
We had a disgusting attempt at lunch here today. We ordered the Chimichanga - BIG mistake! When it arrived, I saw grease on the plate, which is not a good start. I cut into it and a big pool of grease from the ground meat just covered the bottom of the plate. My partner ordered the same thing- his also was swimming in grease. We called someone over and told her about it- she went for a manager-meanwhile our server says" yeah I saw all of that"! Why would you serve it, knowing it was not right? But the thing that made me the angriest was when the manager came over he tried to argue with me that it was from being fried! Then he said the beef has grease- well, duh! How about using better beef or even just draining the grease? I can't call it oil- it was orange and repulsive. Is that so hard? We will never go back. There is a Taco Bell across the street that is vastly superior to the food they served us today. Chips and salsa were good. The manager who argued with me also must have trained the hostess who didn't say a word to us or even look at us-just threw the menus on the table and walked away, back to sit behind the counter staring at her phone. We love local places and try to frequent them whenever possible, but this place is the WORST!
(1)Kelsey F.
Gotta love some nachos-as-an-entree. Our food was good, drinks were tasty and service was good. The Sunday drink special was $4 mimosas, bloody mary or bloody maria, which was a pleasant surprise. I hit up the one in Elmwood before a movie-- seems like there's lots of good spots to grab a bite out there these days, but if you're in the mood for some Mexican or some happy hour drinks, this is a good bet.
(4)Mely R.
I can't even give this place 1 star. It's unfair and dishonest that I'm forced to! My mom is by far more generous than me! Cuz let me tell you after driving over an hour and a half for 2 Dr appts and a trip to the pharmacy I was just too hungry to deal with this regrettable experience. Not forgettable but REGRETTABLE! The "food" took forever and the only similarity it had to fine dining was how our plates came out...as if it were a 5 course meal. Except there were five of us who ordered. My baby's and mom's plates came first. After 40 minutes or so and for it not being busy AT ALL (maybe 5 tables) that's just inexcusable! About 5 minutes later my oldest daughter's plate came. Then around 6 minutes later my plate came out. I ordered the appetizer sampler with the nachos, flauta, chimichurri, and I don't know what else. What I got was the wtf?! plate. The cheese on the chips was sizzles to them in that oh so familiar microwaved plate form. Not that the brown corners of the chips didn't give that away anyway. So I grabbed the chicken flauta and took a bite. Rancid. Tried the chimichurri thing. Slimy inside and rancid. I don't know if it was the oil or what but when the waitress came to let us know that the kitchen was making my other daughter's chicken tenders that STILL hadn't arrived, I gave her mine to take back. Did I want something else? NO! I didn't have 45 more minutes to wait for another plate. So I ate the other half of my mom's shrimp wrap thing. I'm allergic to shrimp btw but I'd rather the hives and diarrhea than eat what I had sent back. Then my oldest offered me a bite of hers. She had the steak with blue cheese wrap. I LOVE steak and I LOVE blue cheese. Figured mmmm must be good cuz she was chowin it down. So I took a bite. Maybe the cheese was bad? Idk. What I do know is that my taste buds IMMEDIATELY rebelled and sent a message to my brain to get it the heck out of my body. I spit it out. The sauce and cheese tasted like I'd taken a gulp of milk that's been in the fridge for 3 months and had a layer on top with the yellow liquid at the bottom. How can you eat that? I asked daughter and she said "I can't taste anything right now". Benefits of strep throat and upper respiratory virus I guess. So FINALLY my other daughter's plate came. The rest of us were all done. Her food was actually hot. So hot that we didn't have time for her to wait for it to cool off so we got a box and took it with us. Their website description states that their goal is to provide a unique experience and bring a different taste to the area. Yep. RANCID AWFUL. INEDIBLE. And I'd say they are definitely meeting their goal! The name is appropriate though. Was so not even close to my mama's. I can't remember my mom ever having tried to feed us anything similar. I was not a very nice child but even if I'd have been a horrible child I don't think she'd have hated me enough to feed me anything similar to what comes out of Nacho Mama's kitchen! The only nice thing I can say is that our waitress was great. Very attentive and friendly. No attitude at all that I sent my food back like some servers get. And the food quality had nothing to do with the FOH. Just in case anyone is wondering...I will NOT be back.
(1)Justin M.
Worst plate of nachos ever had in my life!!! Didnt want jalapenos and came out covered with them. When brought back I think they removed the peppers and sent it back out cold and cheese tasted rubbery. Didnt eat a 1/4 of plate and waitress didnt even inquire why. Totally disappointed and hoping it was just a bad night!!!
(1)Bobby B.
I've said it before and I'll say it again and with some extra venom...I HATE this place. My boss decided to take a break after visiting his hunny across the river. Sadly. he chose this place. Maybe it's because I lived in Mexico...but there is NO MEXICAN FLAVOR in this menu. The waitstaff seem like Bywater hipster rejects and when you get that old sweat smell...it's actually from the waiter/waitress and not the cumin. This is a "Mexican" restaurant like Hong Kong Market is an actual Irish Deli. If you love this shite, you hate actual Mexican food. Just go to the 4th-meal ring of hell and Die in a taco bell. BLAH.
(1)Marielle S.
Since the Uptown Nacho Mama's closed, this is the only remaining location anywhere near the city. I would like it if it was a little more convenient to get to. Being located all the way in Elmwood makes getting here a real trek. I usually like to travel to Uptown and sometimes downtown, and that's it. But I digress. This isn't a bad location. It's a nice place to stop into, especially if you have plans to go to the movies, which is located nearby. I usually sit at the bar and have found that service is way faster when I do so. Not a bad place, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to go here. There are way better Mexican places around.
(3)Ian C.
We usually eat in the restaurant but due to the events of a long day we decided to get the food to go. I don't normally do food to go and I rarely do a doggie bag for the simple reason it's not the same. Nacho Mama's to go is just as good as at the restaurant though we will be back to the bar soon because the service is usually spot on.
(5)John N.
I have been here several times, before I read the reviews, which are not that good. Unfortunately I am inclined to agree, but the place was packed last night, so they must be doing something right? The nachos looked great and were served quickly, BUT, the ground beef was terrible - ground way too fine and not a good taste, but the rest of the ingredients were good and we made quick work of them. The waitress was a shy girl, but she did a satisfactory job. I probably won't go back until they improve the food and provide free chips and salsa.
(3)Kevin J.
I've only eaten the Green Mama from here but it is excellent. The portion is big and the price isn't bad. A bonus for the guys the waitresses are pretty much all knockouts.
(5)Danon H.
The food here is alright. It is not the best mexican food I have ever tried but its not too bad either. Unlike so many other business's in the area they have a lot of parking. But one of the best things is that it is so close to where I live. One of my biggest complaints is the fact that there is no free chips and salsa! Other mexican restaurants do this I still don't understand why these guys don't. I see I am not the only one complaining about that. :)
(3)Erica M.
First time here. Came in around 230p, so after lunch rush. The place was filthy!! Server was very disinterested in serving as well. Food came quickly but it was clear no care was taking during plating. Our app had cheese dripping off the side of the plate all over. The quesadillas were served with a small side of shredded iceberg lettuce. No attempt was made to make it look appetizing at all. My plate came out completely wrong & the manager quickly fixed it. If I wanted a place to drink cheap margaritas & eat chips & salsa with friends I'd say ok but if you want a decent meal, don't bother.
(2)Alexis R.
Food is fast and fresh! Service varies. Drink specials everyday. I def recommend the redneck Rita which is made with jack Daniels honey instead of tequila! Amaaaaazing
(5)Matt R.
No free chips and salsa = instant boycott. I have a thing for Mexican restaurants that do not offer free chips and salsa. An unlimited appetizer of delicious, hot, salty chips and fresh salsa is one of my favorite dining experiences and until recently, a guaranteed STAPLE in just about every Mexican restaurant. I used to work at Cucos when I was a wee lad and I am aware of how cheap it is to produce and serve chips & salsa, so I don't buy the argument that it cannot be done efficiently. In the brief moment that I glanced at the rest of the menu and prices (before I left annoyed), I am sure Nacho Mamas would have no problem adding the cost of C&S into their already overpriced selection of common Mexican dishes. BTW, Cucos has unlimited and FREE chips and salsa. Call me cheap, crazy... whatever, it is what it is. So, if I hear that they start offering free chips and salsa, like every other Mexican restaurant on Earth, I will give it another shot and update this review to consider details from the rest of the operation. BOTTOM LINE: No free chips and salsa.
(1)Lane S.
Nacho mama's is a great place the waitresses/waiters are always checking on you. It is so fun we go their every Friday. The food is delicious and comes in enough time to where you can talk and eat.you should go their everyone's nice and me and my family love it!!!!!!!!!
(5)Mardi C.
This is a fun spot. Crawfish enchiladas and spicy crunchy chili peppers appetizer. Chips queso Guacamole. Chandra was our waitress. Total sweetheart. You need local day of dead the dead artist mardiclaw to round out the art on walls! Naturally New Orleans female bone gang artist! All hail!
(5)Teneha B.
This is a very cool/"ducked off" location. Literally, this place is cool and often overlooked. Outdoor seating is wonderful. It's sort of gated off, so as to not interfere with the side walk traffic. The food is average as are the drinks. The wait staff are knowledgable about food and drink choices. The lunch and dinner menu vary only by a few items. Parking is easy. As well. Total plus!!!
(4)June J.
Food here is pretty gross. I agree with a previous reviewer when I say a Mexican restaurant that doesn't have free chips and salsa should be ashamed of itself. The chicken here is always dried out and bland. The only reason I give it 2 stars is because the margarita's are decent. Not great, decent. Since the Elmwood area is experiencing a bit of a boom lately, I'm really hoping this place closes down and makes way for something really good. Oh, and has anyone else noticed the floor in this restaurant is ALWAYS slimy?
(2)Chris R.
We went right at lunch time, on a Friday. The wait was short, and we were seated by a kid who looked like he was maybe 12 years old. No complaint with that, just seemed odd. First impression: the place was LOUD! Way too loud for a casual lunch. Our server was attentive, in the presence department, but not in the listening side of things. She asked if I wanted my iced tea unsweetened or sweetened - I got the opposite of what I asked for. Not a huge deal, but a detail that stands out when taking the experience in as a whole. The food was meh, at best. There was plenty of it, but the meat was very unevenly seasoned, and the other fillings were skimpy.
(2)Christina W.
We were out shopping for the day and were getting hungry!! We looked at the options around there and most were some type of fried food... not my first choice. So we decided on Mexican. We were very happy with our choice. The staff was friendly and helpful. My husband got the BBQ burrito and he liked it. Everything was fresh and delicious. We will be back!
(4)Ned W.
Pros: Great atmosphere with really friendly staff. Food is always good with large portions for a great price. Cons: Change the name to "Nacho Mama's Tex Mex Grill" because this isn't real mexican food. Adding tomato powder to rice doesn't make it "mexican rice" nor does adding fries to beef make it a "California Burrito".
(3)D M.
Can I give less than 1 star? This place doesn't deserve to be in operation. Hopefully they fold just like the other locations. Got forced into going here. I had heard mostly bad reviews of the place so I wasn't too thrilled, but I sucked it up and ordered the 3 Amigos Taco Plate because I was starving and it's not that hard to fuck up tacos, right? Wrong. It was an utter disaster. Here's why: 1) jerk chicken on soft corn tortilla - chicken was complete mush and had a gross vinegary flavor. It came with wilted spinach leaves and this horrendous "mango salsa" mixture that looked like fruit cocktail out of a can. Mushy mango, onion and red pepper. Obviously not fresh, but from some pre-mixed bag. It was revolting. 2) ground beef taco on hard corn tortilla - beef quality was on par with Taco Bell and the lettuce, jalapeno, cheese... none were any good. 3) grilled mahi mahi on soft corn tortilla - what an absolute joke this piece of fish was. Previously frozen, obviously, and had no seasoning to mention. Also came with the wilted spinach and the sewage that is their mango salsa mix. Threw it away after one bite. Also got an order of the white queso . Turned gelatinous after about 45 seconds. Threw it out. The black beans.. can't screw that up right? Wrong. They were clearly out of a can and had a soapy taste. Made me gag. Summary: What a piece of garbage this place is. And I don't want to hear anyone make excuses about location or convenience. I can name a dozen places right in that area that are hands down better. Go across the street to New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company. At least they're not intentionally trying to rip people off.
(1)Janet O.
This place was horrible, food was Blane and the establishment was dirty. Our server looked lost and confused. They have me a pinch of lettuce for my quesadilla and a tiny amount of pico de gallo that consist of nothing but tomatoes and white onions, no flavor!!! I'm so disappointed. Did I mention I had to pay for chips!!!! Never again!!
(1)R D.
Been to this place several times. Had lunch last week and food was once again pretty good. Love their nachos, as they melt the cheese under a flame. Usually get the fajitas as the steak they use is well-seasoned and the "fixins" are fresh. Now, most of the time the hostess is a young, flaky kid who tries to sit my group on top of another table, but I just say something, and they let us choose our table. The waitresses are young, pretty girls who most of the time do a good job serving the food. Try the nachos and the fajitas, you won't be sorry.
(4)Sneha P.
Good nachos... Average tex mex overall
(3)Karen H.
Very good food. We had queso and chips to start and my husband's taco plate was delicious. He had a Baja pork taco and the fish taco. I had the grilled chicken quesadilla w avocado slices and their salsa is delicious!! Great service too!
(4)Lila R.
I like this place and I prefer this location. Not only b/c it's closer to my home, but it's better than the uptown location. It's an 'easy' place to eat. Plenty of parking, outdoor seating, laid back atmosphere. The food is average to good and they give you enough of it. I like the steak tacos. The drinks are also average. But I take issue with being charged for chips and salsa. The waitstaff is friendly enough and the dining area seems clean enough. Unfortunately, I seem to be the only one in my family/crew who seems to like this place at all.
(3)Steven S.
I have only been here twice: once for lunch and once for a beer after work. Reasons to go: 1) Food type. I grew up in central Texas where good tex-mex is imperative. This doesn't hit the mark but it came closer than most places have. 2) Tap. The beers on tap were pretty good. 3) Staff. Friendliness (especially for that side of the Huey P Long) seems to be a priority. Staff knowledge was 50/50 due to the 2nd time I went, the waitress was new but she was familiar with the tap! *My friends were excited about their margarita selections but I'm not that into the scene unless they are done by me, at home. Might check other reviews for that aspect of the restaurant. Reasons to avoid: 1) Value. The food was OK but wasn't worth what I paid for it. 2) Atmosphere. I think they attempted to go for a Taco Cabana look but ended up with more of a Mexican-styled bar. Felt awkward for me seeing a table of drinking dudes next to a family with little kids.
(3)Tim L.
It was ok, the food was good, service was good. The only thing I didn't care for was that they seemed to be more interested in cleaning up to close than the quality of my dining experience. They were sweeping and mopping while i was still eating. Need to work on that.
(4)Dennis G.
The good: the food was very tasty and margaritas are as well. The bad: wait staff was inattentive. I don't know if it was because my party of two had a table tucked against the wall but it was like we were invisible. Also, we got charged for chips and salsa, which every other Mexican restaurant provides for free on the table. That should have been a sign of how the service would be. Overall the experience was underwhelming. I used to here once a month several years ago with a large party and had great service and food. I wonder what happened to make things go downhill in such a big way and why there were enough people still going here to have a 45 minute wait to get a table.
(2)Joshua H.
I don't know if it's because I've lived in Texas & California for too long, but when go to a Mexican restaurant I expect to see MEXICANS in the kitchen. Just like when I go to a Chinese restaurant I expect to see Asians in the kitchen. So when I first noticed that there were absolutely no Mexicans on the staff, that should have been my Que to leave. But I didn't. I Ordered the egg roles for the appetizer. The crust was WAYYY to hard for my liking. And the flavor was bland. Worst egg roles I ever had. For the meal I figured that I couldn't go wrong the Mamas Nachos, after all, the place IS named "Nacho Mamas". Well, mamas nachos sucked pretty hard. The ground beef was tasteless and for some reason didn't even smell like it had any sort of mexican seasoning in it. They left the nachos sitting out forever before they finally brought it to the table so our nachos were cold and that sucked. The cheese tasted horrible. I could have made better nachos at home with supplies from Walmart. The one star I gave this restaurant represents customer service, which is actually decent in this place.
(1)John S.
I had previously enjoyed eating at this restaurant until my last experience. While having our dinner, another party arrived with about 5 dogs. Since we were sitting outside this was not an issue. The problem came when the wait staff started taking the plates from the other tables and giving them to the dogs to lick clean. Then the waitress arrived with water pitchers and held them for the dogs to drink out of and then proceeded to the other tables to fill water glasses for people using the same pitchers. The final straw was the various waitstaff coming out to play with the dogs and then grabbing people's plates to serve them their food......with dog spit and hair on their hands getting in the food..... It's a shame there appeared to be no concern with sanitation. I have no problem with the dogs, just the behavior of the waitstaff. They badly need training on how to handle food.
(1)Mary A.
Food was great!!! Our server Chris was very good! Attentive and friendly ask for him you won't be disappointed. We'll be back.
(4)Stephen K.
No more than average. I wish I would have read the reviews before going here. Saturday evening around 6 PM. Dining room was filled, so we waited at the bar. Started with margaritas while waiting for a table. $6 each and not good enough to get a second one. No chips at the bar which I thought was a little chintzy. I definitely should have read the reviews. Service was friendly and quick. Of course, they have lots of time since there are no chips to serve at the table. (I should have read the reviews!). Tried the shrimpalada burrito, sounds delicious on the menu. Lots of shrimp but bland, bland, bland. The Crystal hot sauce helped a little, but really not the answer. The refried beans and rice were good. There is a problem when the beans and rice are better than the entree. Companion tried the steak and blue cheese wrap. Nothing to write home about and certainly not a reason to go back. There are at least a dozen Mexican restaurants in the area that are better.
(2)Alexa G.
Decent food, I got an order of the chicken enchiladas with black beans,good although nothing special. What?? No complementary salsa?? You have to pay extra for that?? The pico de gallo and guacamole were quite bland, and I actually had to add a bit of salt to it! Note to chef: work on the condiments you are charging me extra for. I give them props for their frozen daiquiris which claim to use real fruit juices, although I didn't order one, my friend said they are delicious!
(2)Amanda M.
Besides the demented looking woman in their logo...they are an ok mexican joint. All the waiters are stuck up college kids/drop outs that act like they are better than you. It is a very booze oriented place which is to be expected from a mexican food place. But almost ALL the decor is probably free neon they got for selling the different alcoholic beverages. The food is mediocre...but it's New Orleans...what can you expect...theydon't do mexican here. :) Be aware that they charge for chips and salsa, but share a meal with a friend because the portions are sizable. I mean if you're going for a margarita and happen to want a meal, it'll do. Otherwise...I'm not CRAZY about it.
(2)Sarah N.
If I could give this 0 stars, I would, especially since we never even got to eat. Monday afternoon, a little after 3 o'clock (right after Happy Hour begins) we were seated in a booth. 20 minutes passed and we still hadn't been greeted by a waiter or waitress. The hostess was in plain site but didn't think to get us help and another employee was cleaning near us, who also didn't help. The other wait staff were socializing audibly. We left and went to Chipotle about a block away and had quality Mexican food with great service. Will not go back.
(1)Jeremy M.
The best thing to happen to elmwood since fitness
(5)Sheila S.
I have been to the Clearview location of Nacho Mamas only twice, but each time we have had a lovely time. The food is delicious and there is lots of it. I originally became acquainted with Nacho Mama's when it opened in the CBD. It was a wonderful little restaurant that we enjoyed going to during lunch. It is very much missed. Sadly, there was a fire and it closed up and moved. What a joy to see what hard work and determination can transpire into. I see that there are some negative reviews, and each person has his/her own experiences. So far ours have been positive. The restaurant appears clean and the atmosphere fun; there is a lovely bar and the menu is delicious. You can make this experience as cheap or as expensive as you would like since there is enough food to share with someone else or you can do like us and just go crazy when ordering. Why did I give it four stars? Because so far every time I have gone (two times), we have had a wonderful time and felt we have gotten our money's worth. That's not always the case these days and there is no worst feeling (other than actual pain) than feeling like you've been robbed and been treated poorly by wait staff at the same time. Shout out to Nacho Mamas: "Keep working hard and never settle for 'good nuff'."
(4)Bonni T.
If you are going to go to Nacho Mama's do yourself a favor and come to this location. I have been several times and have only disappointed once. My staple order is the California burrito and I love every gluttonous filled minute of it. I have had the shrimp or fish tacos with the mango salsa and was pleased. The service is quick and average. The one bad experience I had was with a group (I normally go by myself or with one other person). We were seated at a dirty table, not checked on...the food was subpar...etc. I don't know what was going on that night. Unfortunately, I haven't been back since.
(3)RadioCobb R.
Cheap beer during happy hour - didn't like the looks of the food coming out of the kitchen so didn't eat. Also, the place could use a thorough cleaning.
(2)Rebecca C.
My friend and I went yesterday. I was going to get the fajitas until I realized that they were 17 bucks and you had to pay extra for beans and rice. So then I ordered the fajita wrap with came with chips but I would have to pay extra for the salsa. Oh and btw they do not compliment you on chips and salsa, this is a extra charge as well. The fajita wrap was $10 and it tasted like something I could make from home. My friend ordered the "shredded beef" chimichanga and the shredded beef was actually ground beef and when she cut into it, the amount of grease that poured out was enough to refry the chimichanga and maybe even my wrap. And the RICE, was sooo red that it looked as though they dumped an entire can of tomato sauce in it. The tomatillo salsa was not season and was like water. Terrible experience, over priced and the worse mexican I have ever eaten.
(1)Brad B.
Every thing was good! The only thing that was strange was they make you pay for chips and salsa.
(4)Jason K.
Been to the one over on Magazine but I can honestly say that this one is a lot better. Food was a bit on the greasy side but it's to be expected when half of it is fried anyway. Chips and salsa were very good. No undercooked or burnt chips. Salsa wasn't spicy nor mild. Just right. The lunch combos are where it's at. Perfectly portioned meal at a great price. Not to mention that our server was absolutely wonderful. Made sure to check on us without being too overbearing. My wife and I loved it and will be back.
(4)Dayle O.
my first experience here was aweful!!! i guess im spoiled because i believe that not much can compare to carretas grill. the food was gross, the wait staff werent there. however, my second visit there was the opposite. i eat the chicken or beef quesadilla. they arent the best, but far from the worst thing ive ever had. bottom line, if i never go back, i wouldnt miss it.
(2)Jeff O.
Wife and I ventured out after a movie. Average margaritas and will say I am not a fan of the Watermelon 'Rita. But server substitued with a top shelf and it was good enough. Food was good, not great. All in all, we will go back.
(3)Eboni F.
Now I understand that when there's a party of 6 you won't work as hard because you know there is an automatic gratuity, but that's never an excuse to be rude. The waiter (and yes, I'm naming names) Chalmette Shawn is what the ticket said, was absolutely horrible!!! first off we're seated at a filthy table where he proceeds to throw down a couple of straws and walks away..only to return 15 mins later to take our order. He takes our orders and never comes back to check on us after he gave us our food and didn't even bother to come clear the table before he began handing us each our individual tabs. Then after we get our checks, we asked to speak with a manager b/c clearly he was either having a bad day or was just ready to go home, either way that wasn't OUR PROBLEM! We speak with the manager who was cool, but I think I'll stick with the location on magazine cause atleast they're friendly... and the food was nothing stellar so It definitely wasn't worth the bad service...
(1)V. H.
We went here last night amidst average reviews... Strike 1- you have to pay for chips and salsa...Strike 2 - they we out of salsa ( really how is a Mexican restaurant, especially one called NACHO mamas, going to be out of salsa?) Strike 3- my sister in law and I receive our food, but my wife has to wait another 10 minutes .. For what you ask? NACHOS! Next batter-Strike 4- the nachos come out, not the way she ordered them and looking like something you would slop together yourself at home... Strike 5- the nachos taste homemade( unseasoned chicken, velveta and ro-tel queso, sour cream and pico de gallo) Strike 6- rice and beans are not fresh we could tell they'd been sitting and the fish tacos my sister in law had were dry and flavorless....so after 1 meal their were enough strikes for 2 outs that ultimately means we will never go back.... The 2 stars are earned from a good waiter compensating us for a bad experience by not charging for the nachos we sent back and not charging for our chips and queso... I also enjoyed the chimichanga I had... And margaritas were reasonably priced and good
(2)Daniel K.
I love Nacho Mama's uptown but I found myself outside of the city craving a burrito. I did not know they had a second location, so when I came upon a second Nacho Mama's I was super stoked. I eat there frequently and will continue to do so. Shane, the owner, is one cool, New Orlean lovin' cat too!
(5)Marisa X.
if you're into the whole tex mex thing.. go elsewhere, this place disappoints.
(2)Claire M.
Unimpressed. High prices for the very ordinary tex mex that it is. Plus, they charge for chips and salsa. After eating there I felt bloated from all the salt they pile on the food. You may as well just bite the bullet and wait it out at Superior, where you can get decent food and killer margaritas, or go to Felipes, where you'll get excellent burritos and quesadillas and it's way cheaper.
(2)Michelle B.
Pretty good food, big portions. Smallish 'ritas though they were 2 for 1 when we went. Had the cheese and onion enchiladas. Decent for the price so I won't complain...but there is much better Mexican food in this city. There is also much better 'ritas!
(3)David D.
The only Mexican place I've ever been to that charges for chips and salsa but they are worth it. Awesome food and great staff. Get the shrimp and bacon quesadilla, is great.
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