Carmo is a must-visit for vegans visiting New Orleans. Besides delicious foods with local flavor like Rice and Beans with vegan Sausage, their takes on international cuisines are fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed every dish and drink, and would definitely recommend—especially for mixed groups with vegans and omnis.
Charming atmosphere, love their creativity with each dish, and so many options! They take great care in a variety of dietary restrictions. The owner went through how many dishes are prepared. Absolutely recommend this wonderful gem!
I was so excited about this menu that I ordered two entrees. The vegan and vegetarian selections were particularly bright and full of flavor. I specifically had the Esmeralda salad and the vegan ceviche. The desserts are also available in v/veg/gf without sacrifice in creativity and taste.
The atmosphere is that you'd expect of a niche cafe with beautiful and eclectic art (much from Haiti) and transitional seating spaces that offer differing experiences from a bustling front entrance to a bright and open bar area with high ceilings and decorative wall art.
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After a long day of traveling from California, we wanted an early dinner that wasn’t too heavy and had vegan options. We got to Carmo at 5:45PM and were seated immediately by a very friendly host.
The ambiance makes you feel like you are somewhere tropical with a simple, no frills vibe. Now let’s get to the food…
We ordered the smoked fish fritters, sweet potato fritters, Vegan Rico, Daily Rice & Beans with Sausage, and Regular Rico.
The fritters came out piping hot with a great crunch but soft middle. The sweet potato fritters were a bit bland, but the aioli helped to give it flavor. The smoked fish fritters were more flavorful, but still lacked the kick I was looking for. Enter the super flavor hot sauce on the table…perfection!
The Ricos were tasty and came with a side salad. The portions were a bit small but was perfect since we ordered the fritters. Again, add the hot sauce!
Since we didn’t feel stuffed, we ordered dessert - Chocolate Almond Torte & Basque Cheesecake. The torte was packed with deep chocolate flavor and the almonds added a nice sweetness. It was dense but pleasant. Would have gone great with a coffee.
The real show stopper - THAT CHEESECAKE! Rich flavor, fluffy texture, and the strawberry coulis added a touch of sweetness and brightness.
Would go back, knowing that we have a light option for a meal especially when the heat is kicking.
Delicious food, great menu. I got the fermented tea leaf salad, great flavor and texture. The banquette breads were also crispy and delicious! The chef came out to talk to someone at the table with dietary restrictions just to make sure she could eat, and ended up making a special custom salad for her .
The vegan ceviche had a nice bright acidity. The vegetarian rico was filling but my favorite item was probably the pao de queijo, they were hot and fresh and so cheesy.
This place has absolutely delicious fusion food. Their vegan meat is super delicious and flavorful (got the Rico). HIGHLY recommend the Vietnamese flat bread (pictured); it has sweet/tangy sauce on it, peanuts, cilantro, glass noodles, salad mix and other things (can get it with either chicken or tofu).
Absolute stand out restaurant. Everything here was incredible. I think they rice their potatoes or something, because the sweet potato fritters were so amazingly smooth and delicious. The trifongo was delicious. Those little fried cheese bread balls were SO good.
Come here hungry, order as much as your stomach can fit. One of the best meals I've had in the past couple years. I can't really pinpoint what made their food so good, but whatever it was, I'm definitely looking forward to coming back next time I'm in NOLA. And I can't believe how reasonable the bill was for how much we ate!
Delicious unique food combos you won't find much of anywhere else, everything was delicious and light. Drinks were great, and staff were energetic and welcoming.
This is a nice place!... I'm leaving 4 stars only because, in my humble opinion, the plates aré small. However, they were really delicious!... On the other hand, the cocktails were not good.... I won't recommend those!
The atmosphere and the service were great! I'll only recomend this place if you're craving some Latin American cuisine.
Highly recommend trying this place out! Nice vibes inside and great options on the menu (vegan dishes too!). We tried the Rico with pork and Creole avocado and both were delicious. Check this place out if you want something unique to NOLA!
Great little spot in the N.O. Vegan friendly indeed. Everything I had was delicious, hot and prepared with presentation in mind. If you are in the area or planning to visiting the are, make this one of your eating destinations, you won’t regret it!
This was an unexpected delight. We were looking for a different breakfast place and made a wrong turn. Online it said this was mostly a seafood place and they mentioned a lot of vegan options so I wasn’t sure I’d like the food. But they weren’t busy and they were open for breakfast. I’m so glad we ate there. The food was excellent and it had such a charming, casual, colorful vibe. Service was great too. I got an awesome Peruvian pork sandwich and fresh tropical juice. My partner had tapioca crepes. Such a serendipitous find for a breakfast
Mike Parkinson and Billion Dollar Graphics
+5
Service was friendly and attentive. Loved the artwork and the open air vibe to the bar. The food was delicious. My wife and I are both gluten free and they had a lot of options. My dish Rico was delicious. The slow-cooked pork was incredible. My wife enjoyed the curry with chicken, which was very good as well. The cheesecake had a burnt top like flan and a creamy texture. Would definitely return for a healthy, delicious meal!
If you are looking for really great place to eat in New Orleans that is a break from the seafood and traditional spots, this is it. There are great vegan and vegetarian options in addition to the regular fare and everyone at my table was happy. The red beans were outstanding!!! I highly recommend!
Absolutely recommended! The food was amazing with great cocktails. They have a raw menu, salads and a fantastic selection of signature starters. The ingredients are fresh and seasonal. The place is spacious and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our group of twenty people. They are also dog friendly. If you are in town don’t miss it!
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