Review of El Gato Negro

Had a great experience! Very knowledgeable server and only 3 gluten items on the menu! I was told the flour tortillas, the queso, and the mole have gluten. Was told the chips are safe as they’re not fried with anything gluten but as a general rule, I don’t eat this. I get a grilled salmon salad there, and asked to be sure there were no croutons etc. Was told they don’t use croutons. I asked about the grill area and cross contact with flour tortillas and she said that the tortillas are in a separate area. I’ve eaten this meal at 2 of their locations with no problems. The cocktails - many to choose from and mostly tequila or mezcal but I opted for a rum mojito and the ingredients were all fresh and GF. This place is pricier than other Mexican restaurants in the area but it’s higher end food and worth it. Very short drive across the river from downtown New Orleans and across from a farmers market on Saturdays 8am to noon. I went for lunch. Very quaint area near the river.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent