Serves meat, vegan options available. Tropical restaurant making traditionally-inspired dishes with international inspirations. Vegan and vegetarian selections including changing specials and the Carmo salad which is a plate composed of rice, vegan smoked ham, raisins, avocado, cashews, almonds, pineapple, cucumbers, and scallions all covered with citrus mango vinaigrette. Casual atmosphere. Open Tue-Wed 9:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm.
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527 Julia St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, 70130
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139 Reviews
First Review by krock
LeoStoat
Points +160
Delish - Edit
Perfect healthy selections for when you are mid conference and really want to eat something that will make you feel good but not miss out on flavor! Highly recommend. Fun vibe with art around, too, and nice staff.
Read moreThe server even confirmed that my aioli was vegan before I asked. That shows me he really gets it!!
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MBlair
Points +176
Wow - Edit
Amazing vegan options!!! There are multiple vegan options including appetizers. Everyone is friendly and upbeat.
Read morePros: Everyone is friendly and upbeat , Multiple vegan options , Mocktails
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kdharwell158
Points +16
Awesome! - Edit
So many delicious vegan options and beautiful Haitian ambiance! The food was incredible…the vegan pork, the tofu, all was excellent.
Read morePros: Everything was handmade and delicious., Even my kids loved it., Beautiful, cultural experience here in New Orleans
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pinkcatmints
Points +194
Delicious fresh options! - Edit
While attending a conference in NOLA, I found it difficult to eat many vegetables. At Carmo I finally found vegetable-heavy options! The staff are lovely, too.
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martalenore
Points +31
Great service, off the beaten path - Edit
Good was ok, but the service was great-really friendly crew
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MariaCodlin
Points +48
Great selection - Edit
Almost all items on the menu can be made vegan. Great fresh foods
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honeydippcafe
Points +347
Options! - Edit
A lot of options.
Read moreFusion culture restaurant.
Fast service.
Pressed juices available (just ask)
Priced fairly
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mandamanda
Points +729
Loved it! - Edit
The Carmo salad with vegan ham was so good!!
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MellieLane
Points +68
Lovely food and warm ambiance! - Edit
Reservations are taken, but we were able to walk in.
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sowmya2311
Points +100
Good vegan caribbean food! - Edit
I was really excited to go here since I had been to a few places in New Orleans so far that had been lacking in vegan options. I was really glad that the menu was so clearly labeled with what options were vegan and could be made vegan as well as the extensive selection of vegan options.
Read moreI ordered the Rico (plantains topped with beans, cheese, vegan meat, salsa, and avocado) and my friends and I shared the Pão de Queijo. I was really excited for the Pão de Queijo since it had been a while since I had it (before I was vegan) and I remembered it fondly.
The Pão de Queijo definitely lived up to it's expectations, and my non-vegan friends enjoyed it as well. I would recommend ordering it. The Rico was also very good, and very flavorful. I got it with both beans and vegan meat and I do think that was the move.
All in all, I would definitely recommend. It is a little bit on the pricier side, especially given the portions, however it wouldn't break the bank and I would definitely recommend checking it out if you are in the area!
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Forman
Points +5698
Lots of vegan options - Edit
We had a really great meal. I had Small Emeralda Salad it was good size for small. The mix of quinoa, greens and seeds were good. A hint of spicy too. My main was Daily rice & beans. I added vegan sausage. I could eat that dish everyday. We passed on dessert but they had vegan ones.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-28
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sofsh
Points +20
It was awful. Also they added themselves a $10 tip without consent. - Edit
As a vegan, I was SO excited for this place since it has a lot of vegan options.
Read moreOur experience was outright insulting. There was a big group in the restaurant — the restaurant should have been closed to accommodate them, because whatever customer service they normally have was nonexistent for us.
First red flag: I asked for tea. They said they have no tea, but they have HOT WATER. I’m sorry, what? I then asked for coffee. The server said sure. Then another server came and said they have no coffee either. I ordered a mocktail, which ended up being all right. My partner though was less fortunate: he had to ask for his drink 3 times, and when the drink finally arrived it wasn’t even the right one.
Next, the food. The salad and my entree have arrived, but my partner was again unfortunate: he ordered a curry with shrimp, and they tried to serve him a curry with chicken. When we told them that’s not what he ordered, they took it away and brought the right one. Except the shrimp wasn’t fresh AT ALL. It felt like they just scooped the chicken out of the curry and just added frozen shrimp straight from the freezer. As for the salad and vegan entree I had, they were ok. The noodle salad was nothing to write home about but alright, and the entree could have been great if they actually served it with warm vegan meat, instead of lukewarm.
More on the service. I had to beg for two plates to split the salad between the two of us (the server brought one, I had to ask him for two — the second plate was chipped at the corner…). The table stabilizer I asked for never came. Also we didn’t really have a dedicated server. They just sent us whoever was available at the moment I guess? But it was a mess, as illustrated by the drink situation described above. I don’t think there was any communication between the staff.
But the last straw was… the toilet. They had no toilet paper and no paper towels. That’s absolutely ridiculous and frankly concerning in regards to how hygienic the place is. Thankfully we did not get food poisoning.
It was shocking how bad this experience was. It ruined our night. I am always rooting for vegans-friendly restaurants and tried to stay positive, but it was horrible. It takes effort to be this bad.
The restaurant owner replied to me on Google reviews. At least they acknowledged it instead of accusing me of lying, but I don’t believe the owner had no idea this happened. Also we found out they added themselves a tip without consent.
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diego.cortassa
Points +72
Very nice and welcoming plac - Edit
We ate good food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-31
Pros: Food, Friendly staff, Lot of cotails
Cons: Some dishes were a little cold
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SaraNorlin
Points +3362
Southern hospitality at its best - Edit
The fermented tea leaf salad was very good. I love a labeled vegan menu and they even have three (yes, three!) vegan dessert options. All of the cocktails were excellent. The best part though was the bartender who gave us a dozen recommendations for things to do separated by neighborhood.
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ScottHutton
Points +559
Funky latin, carribean, creole fare. - Edit
Cool choice of spaces, more variety than other places with vegan fare. Nice rum drinks, we liked the vegan cevice, creole seared avocado, delicious sweet potato fritters and the vegan gumbo was like a very good spicy black bean soup. The chocolate tort was decent.
Read morePros: Sweet potato fritters, Atmosphere and staff, Seared creole avocado
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KrystalPotenza
Points +62
Amazing! - Edit
Ate 3 times in 3 days here. Delicious !
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kaelashai
Points +435
VERY vegan friendly - Edit
It is so rare to find vegan-friendly Caribbean/seafood restaurants. We loved everything we tried! The creole avocado was my favorite.
Read morePros: Large vegan selection, Order and pay on phone, Unique dishes
Cons: Some items were sold out
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MaxwellBarstowe
Points +749
Really great food and nice atmosphere - Edit
Super impressed with the food, taste was amazing and came out pretty fast after ordering. I had the Rico with vegan cheese, vegan meat, and red beans. Delicious. Others had the red beans with vegan sausage that was also really good and the Brazilian (vegan) cheese bread was so cheesy and gooey, I had to stop myself from eating the whole plate and leave some for others.
Read moreEven though this restaurant wasn't fully vegan, I appreciated how things were clearly marked, and the dishes were veganizable by substitutions, not removals, which is always something that bugs me about other restaurants.
Only small complaint I would have is that the portions were a little on the smaller side, I would have preferred to pay a few dollars more and gotten a bigger portion. If you come hungry you might need to add an appetizer/side or two to feel full.
Service was great, our server was really nice and helpful. Loved the atmosphere.
Oh and the Tia Maria chocolate cake was super super delicious! But also small :)
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-22
Pros: Delicious vegan choices, Great atmosphere and service
Cons: Portions a little on the small side
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AleysiaAlves
Points +44
Tasty Vegan Salads - Edit
There are meat options which is an added plus. Food tasty and atmosphere friendly and welcoming. A must go to!
Read morePros: Food, Choices, Atmosphere
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sculptresskat
Points +32
Delicious! Vegan, GF and more - Edit
I have food allergies that make it so I can’t have gluten, meat or milk products. This place was perfect. The ceviche was fantastic, pisco sour check, and my GF vegan entree was bomb. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Variety of options, Service , Allergy conscious
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jollieduck
Points +1915
Superb! - Edit
What a treat to find this place. They had so many clearly labeled vegan options including three different dessert options. Everything was spectacular, but I especially enjoyed the Brazilian cheese bread.
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MarkE
Points +28
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Great, eclectic menu mix of Caribbean South American dishes. Vegan options for almost all (practical)menu items. The vegan pao de queilo is awesome. Been back many times and never disappointed.
Read morePros: Fun atmosphere, Friendly staff, Varied menu
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simmanuel
Points +113
Best restaurant concept I’ve ever witnessed - Edit
This restaurant provided me with a truly fantastic experience: their location in the warehouse district, their well-chosen interior design, the many plants, some fancy art, the cool music, the choice of beers (six or so from the tap) and the exceptional service. Already with average food, I’d be very impressed. Their food is incredibly fresh, interestingly composed and just very tasty. Also a very nice choice of desserts, several vegan, varying from day to day.
Read moreAn absolute recommendation!
(I disagree with the practice of not being able to give five stars to this restaurant. While being very convinced of veganism myself, I think this judgement of people who eat meat and the isolation of meat-free restaurant holds back our movement and, by that, leads to more animal suffering.)
Updated from previous review on 2022-12-16
Pros: Incredibly great food, Wonderful location, Just a great concept
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J.P.
Points +552
Aw Yeah!!! - Edit
Super happy vibes in here with Glowing Staff! Our drink were delisch and the food was incredibly great! Salad, raw avocado and curry!
Read moreBut the V/GF CHEEZY BREAD!!!
🌿Oh💚My💚Goodness🌿
Thank You Carmo!!!
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vegbenzboy
Points +242
Cozy & Flavorful - Edit
Great little restaurant. The food was very delicious. It was hard just trying one dessert.
Read morePros: Eclectic menu, plenty of seating, Food for everyone.
Cons: Some of the main dishes were on the small size
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veganchef229
Points +152
Excellent choice for a nicer restaurant in the downtown area - Edit
Lots of options can be made vegan, salads come in two sizes. Red beans and rice are a delicious vegan option. Trust me, it’s hard to find vegan red beans and rice in NOLA.
Read morePros: Lots of options in every category incl dessert, Knowledgeable wait staff w/ good recommendations
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RaymondWood
Points +165
Incredible food with a wide selection - Edit
Most of the menu can be made vegan, and it’s all delicious!
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