Manolito

Went here twice on my recent trip and would go back. First time was just for drinks with coworkers and once with friends and fam. Cocktails here are fruity fresh and strong! I had a guava daquiri based on recommendation from waitress and it was excellent. Next night i tried to mix it up with a banana daquiri which was also good but not as good as guava -- but as i stated above banana daquiri hit hard. For food wife and buddies got cuban sammies and i had arroz con pollo. My cuban friend, who grew up in S Florida, said it was all very tradition preparation. The sammmies looked a lil thin but ever loved them. My chicken and rice was top notch. For food we went after Krewe Du Vieux and it was super packed so service was a bit slow because of that and everyone likely arriving at same time right after parade. This isnt typical new orleans food but i have heard a local describe nola as northern most place in Caribbean. I would definitely go back but probably not first place on my list of must try restaurants.

Oh boy... a few days into our New Orleans trip my friend and I were in the French Quarter in the evening and wanted some quality food and well-crafted cocktails in a more laid-back environment (not a combination you find everywhere in that part of town). Manolito was definitely one of the most memorable food/cocktail experiences from our whole trip! We shared the arepa and croquettes, and I had the Cuban sandwich and she had the black bean soup for dinner -- everything tasted amazing and was a nice change of pace from other foods we had tried on our trip. I can't remember the name of the cocktails we chose, but they were both delicious, and all of the staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. I recommend sitting upstairs or out in their lovely courtyard for the best experience

Manolito you are an island of solitude in an ocean of turbulent joy. Manolito hosts a comprehensive celebration of cocktails that is light years beyond what's available just a few streets up. Manolito is a terrific little hideaway and a great place to take a date. Book a reservation inside and you might get the upstairs. Which is a perfect quiet spot. The food is good, mostly small plates to accentuate your drinks. I'd ask the servers what pairs well, but even if you roll the dice you'll likely come out fine. The joint practically runs on island time. If you're in a hurry, this isn't the place for you. The cocktails are lovingly created with the finest ingredients and they take time to make. Manolito may not get the recognition that Jewel of the South does, but this does not mean you should overlook it. In fact, a killer cocktail crawl must include Manolito.

Popped in for a light bite and a cocktail on a Friday evening. It was surprisingly quiet and I was seated on the second level overlooking the bar area. My server was friendly and attentive and I ordered the banana daiquiri to start. I also tried the Cuban, which was very solid. The ham and cheese croquettes are alright, but seemed to be lacking something from the flavor profile. The fries were delicious but super salty. I don't mind, but be warned. I was in a hurry, so only got to try the one cocktail, but the next time I'm in town, I'll be back to try some more drinks.

Great cocktails in a lovely location in the quarter. Really enjoyed the Hotel Nacional and a Mojito while sitting in the courtyard. Server was attentive . Would definitely return to try some of the menu offerings.

I was visiting New Orleans a week ago and I happen to just search Cuban food in Manolito popped up. Everyone was really nice and welcoming when we got there. The food was good. I started off with the black bean soup. I'll be honest I wasn't really crazy about the soup. Because it really wasn't soup. It really seemed just like black beans smashed. The seasoning/flavor was there, but the consistency was not of a soup. I had a side of black beans on my entrée and had I known that I probably would not have gotten it. The ham and cheese croquettes were good! The cheese arepa was really good! But keep in mind it's only one. so if you're sharing it, you might want to order more than one. For my entree, I got the Ropa Vieja. That was excellent! Overall, I really like the food. I just wasn't crazy about the black bean soup. But that could just be a personal preference. Try it for yourself!

I had the guava daiquiri, which was tasty and not too sweet. The black bean hummus was also delicious. It's a really cute little space, and service is fantastic. If you sit at the bar, prepare to have the blender going off on your ear the whole time, but that can't really be avoided.

Food , service and ambience are really cool! The cocktails are simply stunning here!

One of the best decisions on my NOLA trip was stopping by here for some drinks. Interior was so cute, cocktails were fantastic, server was friendly and attentive. The food menu looks delicious but unfortunately I had a dinner reservation so didn't dine here. I'd definitely come back and highly recommend!

The best cocktails ever. For snacks we had the Cuban sandwich and Cuban smash burger, ham and cheese croquettes. All delicious but the cocktails were the star!