MISTER MAO

Born from a tropical roadhouse fever dream, Mister Mao is all about embracing all kinds of cuisines and using as many local Louisiana ingredients as possible.

We aren't about tradition. We will never claim to be authentic, only that we cook authentically. COME WITH AN OPEN MIND, HAVE A GOOD TIME + PLEASE, DON’T BE A T**T �

Photos from MISTER MAO's post 08/30/2024

SRI LANKAN POPUP
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 2024
4 courses
$55pp

WHO DOESN’T WANT SRI LANKAN FRIED CHICKEN?

Photos from MISTER MAO's post 08/16/2024

GUEST CHEF POPUP FROM KENTUCKY
MONDAY, AUGUST 19th

Photos from MISTER MAO's post 07/01/2024

WE CANNOT WAIT FOR OUR FRIENDS FROM BAHN MI BOYS TO COOK WITH US NEXT WEEK, MONDAY, JULY 8th!

06/04/2024

WE HAVE A NEW BAR MANAGER, SHE’S READY FOR SUMMER. COME FOR DINNER. NO CLOWN JACKET REQUIRED

06/04/2024

PEACH SEASON

Photos from MISTER MAO's post 05/21/2024

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th
NEW MEXICO VIA BROOKLYN CHEF!
4 courses $65p
VAVOOM!

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Former Momofuku Chef Pops-Up at Mister Mao's 11/23/2023

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10/30/2023

Join us for a Latin-inspired evening at Paradigm Gardens to benefit our Leading from the Heart Awards on 11/28!

Tickets: $100 per person (link in bio)

Food served from New Orleans Dames Chefs:

Dame Nina Compton: Moqueca de Peixe, Gulf Seafood, tomato, coconut milk, cilantro

Dame Sophina Uong: Chorizo con Papas Empanadas, tomatillo ginger salsa cruda, and Wood Fired Plantains + Chorizo, olive, currant, chilies

Dame Jillian Duran: Gulf Shrimp Ceviche, Leche de Tigre, aji Amarillo, tostones

Dame Amy Sins: Mexican Rice, sofrito, tomato, local greens

Dame Maya Mastersson: Quimbombo con Harina, sofrito, yellow pepper jelly (stuffed okra)

Dame Dee Lavigne: Roasted Zucchini, cilantro lime crema

Dame Maggie Scales: Tres Leches Cake, coconut + toasted meringue

Dame Megan Forman: Dulce de Leche Coconut Profiterole

Music by: Muévelo

Tickets include food and adult beverages. Adults only. Raffle tickets will be sold at the door.

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04/21/2023

HOT TUNA TARTARE, SIKIL PAK, TANGELO WHEY, THINGS FROM OUR KICK ASS FARMERS

04/04/2023

CHUCKWAGON SNACKS ARE 5pm-7pm NOTHING OVER TWELVE BUCKAROOS IS PRETTY DAMN GOOD WE THINK. WHEN WE ARE BUSY, THE CARTS REST BECAUSE HONESTLY THERE IS NO SPACE TO MANEUVER. OOPSIE. CHUCKWAGON ROLLS ALL DAY BEUNCH 11am-2pm.

Photos from Lynn Wesley Coleman's post 03/27/2023

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03/21/2023

HEY HEY HI NEIGHBORS! DM US FOR THAT SPECIAL CODE YOU ASKED FOR, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE! I’LL BE AT MY BUDDY AARON’S IN AUSTIN, TX, May 25-28, EVENT + TICKETING INFO, AND ALL THE PARTICIPATING CHEFS CAN BE FOUND VIA HOTLUCKFEST.COM

Photos from MISTER MAO's post 03/17/2023

HERE COMES THE CHUCKWAGON 5pm-7pm NIGHTLY. SUNDAY BRUNCH IS STILL ROCKING DUMPLINGS + LUMPIA. WE ARE STILL NOT A CHINESE RESTAURANT BUT 2023 BROUGHT CHOPSTICKS 🤦🏽‍♀️

03/17/2023

OUR BUDDY BLAIR hamfish_bbq WILL BE IN TOWN FROM CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA TO COOK SO HE’S GONNA TAKE OVER OUR KITCHEN FOR SOME REAL GOOD EATS! YOU KNOW THE DRILL, WE LIKE IT FUN AND KITCHY ALL UP IN HERE SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! WHO DOESN’T REMEMBER THE PU**Y WAGON?

03/12/2023

DAL VADA-LENTIL FRITTERS, CURRY LEAF YOGURT CHEESE, COCONUT, EVERYTHING CUMIN SPICE. CHUCK WAGON DELIGHT. SAVORY DONUTS YEE HAW!

03/11/2023

WE JUST WANT TO MAKE LIFE MORE ENJOYABLE FOR YOU TO EAT OUT EARLY SO YOU CAN DO THAT INTERMITTENT FASTING + SHIZNIT. “HERE COMES THE CHUCK WAGON” IS 5pm-7pm IT FEEDS YOU SMALL, TASY SNACKS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD BECAUSE WE LIKE TO KEEP YOU ON YOUR TOES.

WE STOLE THIS PICTURE FROM YOU KEEP US BLUSHING. BESOS

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New Orleans, LA
70115

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Monday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 10pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 5pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

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