“ I casually wandered into this spot, and it's now my favorite place in New Orleans. The Colombian food was the best I've ever had, hands down! You have to try the corn and the veggie arepas!! The service was amazing, and the music perfectly set the mood--light Spanish tunes with so much energy! ”

“ Contemporary Colombian arepas. It was clean, a simple menu, and it felt like they cared about the food. The sampler was crispy, each one flavorful and beautifully complimented by the salsa rosada. The limeade was very fresh and not very sweet so don't think soda, think sour lime warhead candy. I got the Choriarepa. Best chorizo I've ever had, seriously. It was such a good meal. The arepa was huge! Each ingredient played off of one another. I also tried a few of my friend's plantains and they hit the nail on the head with that. Kind of pricy but worth it. ”

“ I truly enjoyed everything we ordered--from the drinks to the food, everything was bursting with flavor, and the presentation was spot on. The restaurant's ambiance was very inviting, with plenty of seating and a spacious bar area offering lots of room to relax. We started with the ceviche as our appetizer, and for my entrée, I had the Carnicera Arepa, which was absolutely delicious. My drink, the MARACUYEA! (Passion Fruit Pisco), was equally delightful and paired perfectly with the meal. Overall, I would highly recommend this spot for a wonderful dinner experience! ”

“ As a Colombian, I can confidently say that Mai's Arepas hits the mark when it comes to authentic flavors. The food was delicious and fresh, from the perfectly crisped arepas to the flavorful fillings it felt like a comforting taste of home. Although the workers weren't Colombian, they were attentive, friendly, and made the experience pleasant. The place had a clean and welcoming atmosphere, making it a great spot to sit down and enjoy a meal. One thing to note is their varying hours, they close during parts of the day, so I'm glad I made it in time. If you're craving a genuine Colombian meal in a laid-back setting, it is definitely worth a visit! ”

“ Went here our first night in town. Not too long of a wait but does get crowded fast. Waiter was sick and was still working. He was nice but it's different when you work around someone's food. Short and sweet. The Fruit drinks weren't good. It's like you can taste the tap water over the drink idk. It wasn't it. The Corn was cool, I'm not a big fan of the elote. Mini Arepas as an appetizer. Probably didn't need since we got the Arepas as entrees. They were okay. Nothing to brag about. I would look at other appetizers if I had known. But with all that said. The Chicken and Waygu Main entree Arepas was . I can't even remember all that was in there but they made up for everything else. Probably give this another try but they got a lot of competition in New Orleans. ”

“ Fresh and delicious cuisine in the CBD, we loved the arepas, roasted corn, crispy mushrooms and assorted veggies. Everything here was tasty, fresh and sent us on a flavorful journey to Columbia. The service was also amazing and the staff was super friendly and attentive. The atmosphere of the restaurant also took us on a journey to Columbia and beyond. 10/10 recommend if you're in the CBD area ^^ ”

“ Delicious espresso martinis BUT BETTER . Ask for their passion fruit martinis if you want to go home with your heart full & belly asking for more. Enticing i know. So I won't tease my schpeel of the arepas de platanitos. Instead .. I'll lay it easy on you & let you have a visual picture of what the food looks like. Cheers ”

“ I. AM. STUFFED. I was humming as I was eating. Savoring each bite. Food was amazing! Full of flavor! The textures! I've been here before, but THIS visit was really nice! I sat at the bar and was greeted and immediately serviced. Placed my order with the friendly and welcoming staff and I GOT TO WORK. I'm stuffed. Drinks were great! Effective! Would absolutely recommend. So so very full. I didn't want it to end. ”

“ With its tasteful interior design, beautiful presentations and perfectly-prepared base ingredients (arepa bread, sauces, reductions - all made in house!) this Colombian establishment is unparalleled in New Orleans. Mula in a copper tin - well executed and high quality ingredients. Caipirinha - calming on the eyes with its white glow and candied lime. Again, on point with its preparation and investment in foundation components. While the cocktails are excellent, the arepas are the stars of the experience. All of them - and the sauce combinations - are top shelf. I love the shrimp and chorizo the most (the chorizo is so delicious and the gulf shrimp is large and perfectly seasoned), and... there is a reason to try every single one - the mechada (skirt steak), the cerda (roasted pulled pork), the carnicera (wagyu)... there are others and even a delicious grilled vegetable option. I am not one to order plantain chips when given the option - but they do make them in house, so they are probably the best you will ever eat. I do adore fried fresh plantains. Careful - you only got the latter on the current menu when ordering the dishes that have them as an accompaniment. I have tried to negotiate substitution, but they held their ground. Then, the service is truly so kind and attentive that Debayn made it happen anyway (with no knowledge that I love to post reviews). The plantains he brought out are what dreams are made of - now that you know, please don't ask to substitute. Just order the dish that has fried fresh plantains to begin with (that will influence my selection next time!) - there are reasons for the combinations. My multiple experiences here attest to how deeply the staff desire that your experience is excellent. The maracuyá flan is made with fresh passion fruit found both in its foundation and in an exquisite reduction moat, and the custard, which is perfect in its composition and freshness, and is topped with mint leaves and ripe berries. Unbelievable. An authentic Colombian jewel in the crescent city. ”