French Quarter: 504-525-9752
Lakeview: 504-488-0107
Historic Gretna: 504-354-9593
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EL GATO NEGRO

ABOUT US

Welcome to El Gato Negro, New Orleans most authentic Mexican kitchen! Inspired by family recipes from the state of Michoacan, our extensive menu and exotic drinks are carefully prepared with the finest & freshest ingredients available.

This restaurant is dedicated to my father and mother, who immigrated to this great country with nothing but dreams.

They had (3) children: Sandra, who is in law enforcement; Jorge, who works at a local refinery; and myself (Juan), who started as a dishwasher in 1983, at the age of 14, because I wanted a pair of Nikes.

After more than 30 years of restaurant experience, I’m proud to give you…

EL GATO NEGRO. — Juan

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FOOD

EXPLORE
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DRINKS

EXPLORE
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JOBS

EXPLORE

EXOTIC DRINKS

A bottle of Jose Cuervo 250 tequila sits on a bar at El Gato Negro in New Orleans
A bottle of Forteleza tequila sits on a bar at El Gato Negro in New Orleans. There are 4 frozen margaritas surrounding it.
Three bottles of Herradura tequila sit on a table at El Gato Negro in Historic Gretna just outside of New Orleans.
A bottle of Casamigos tequila sits next to an orange frozen margarita at El Gato Negro in Historic Gretna.
Several bottles of liquor sit on the shelves behind the bar at El Gato Negro in New Orleans.
A bottle of Teremana Small Batch Tequila sits on a table next to a shot of Teremana at El Gato Negro in the French Quarter.
A bottle of Maestro Dobel tequila sits on the tabletop at El Gato Negro in Historic Gretna.
A bottle of 1800 Milenio sits on a table top at El Gato Negro in New Orleans.
Four frozen margaritas sit on the bar with shelves of liquor bottles in the background.
4 bottles of Sotol La Higuera sit on a table.

AUTHENTIC EATS

A grilled salmon salad sits on a table top. A hand is shown squeezing a lemon wedge over the salad.
A large burrito smothered in hot sauce is sitting on a blue and white plate with guacamole on the side.
Three tacos are shown on a plate with salsa and guacamole on the table beside it. One taco is shrimp, one is beef, and one is chicken.
A bowl of freshly made guacamole is surrounded by chopped onions and tomatoes. A basket of tortilla chips sits in the background.
A rack of lamb sits on a bed of whipped garlic potatoes at El Gato Negro in Lakeview, Louisiana.
A cast iron dish is topped with steak and shrimp fajitas. In the background is a plate with beans, rice, and guacamole.
A plate of three different kinds of street tacos filled with different proteins. In the background is a small bowl of salsa, queso, guacamole, and an El Gato Negro specialty margarita.
Three cheese smothered enchiladas are shown on a yellow plate with beans, rice, and sour cream surrounding them.
Cheesy steak quesadillas are shown on a blue plate with beans, rice, and sour cream in the background.
A piping hot cast iron dish is piled high with shrimp and steak fajitas from El Gato Negro in New Orleans.

CASUAL DINING

A sage green brick exterior of El Gato Negro Mexican Kitchen is shown on 3rd Street in Historic Gretna.
A wide shot of the interior of El Gato Negro in Historic Gretna. The walls are painted orange and yellow, and there are pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. There are large windows offering bright, natural light.
A wooden mask sits on a bar top. It is half green on one side and half white skull on the other side.
The upstairs dining area is shown. There is a long table with buffet style serving dishes on top of it.
Close up shot of a wooden skull decoratively painted sitting on the bar.
The main dining area at El Gato Negro in Historic Gretna is shown. There are tables in the forefront with the bar in the background.
A wooden black cat silhouette perched atop a beam at El Gato Negro in Historic Gretna.
The upstairs dining area at El Gato Negro in Historic Gretna features large windows making the space feel airy and bright. The walls are painted orange.
A staircase is shown leading to the second floor of El Gato Negro Mexican Kitchen. The stairs are tiled with decorative Spanish style tiles.
Three half skeletons are shown sitting on a shelf at El Gato Negro Mexican Kitchen.

Locations

French Quarter
81 French Market Pl
504.525.9752
Monday – Friday: 12pm-8pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am-9pm

Lakeview
300 Harrison Ave
504.488.0107
Sunday – Thursday: 11am-3pm, 5-9pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am-3pm, 5-10pm

Historic Gretna
301 Huey P. Long Ave
504.354.9593
Monday – Sunday: 11:30am-8:30pm

El Gato Negro - French Quarter

81 French Market Pl
504.525.9752
Thursday – Friday: 12-8pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am-8pm

El Gato Negro - Lakeview

300 Harrison Ave
504.488.0107
Sunday – Thursday: 11am-3pm, 5-9pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am-3pm, 5-10pm

El Gato Negro - Historic Gretna

301 Huey P. Long Ave
504.354.9593
Tuesday – Sunday: 11:30am-8:30pm