Johnny Sanchez is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

1. Johnny Sanchez

8.5
930 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Taco Restaurant · Central Business District · 29 tips and reviews

John M.John Miller: Amazing Old Fashion with mole bitters!

Justin L.Justin Leu: They basically giving away wings during happy hour on Tuesdays

Kaitlyn R.Kaitlyn Reed: Aarón Sánchez, Iron Chef, co-owns this restaurant. Interior is beautiful and fun. They have veggie friendly options, great chips and salsa + delicious margs.

Palm&Pine is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

2. Palm&Pine

7.6
308 N Rampart St (Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · French Quarter · 6 tips and reviews

Chris E.Chris Esparza: The mole dish is excellent. And the “War of Legs” is a fun, smart way to serve up an old fashion cocktail.

Chris E.Chris Esparza: Cocktails, service, and food are DELICIOUS. Great option for pre show at the Saenger.

Philip J.Philip Jarosz: The food was delicious from appetizers to entrees to desserts.

Gautreau's is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

3. Gautreau's

9.0
1728 Soniat St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Uptown · 11 tips and reviews

max L.max L: Triple tail and duck confit are amazing

TripExpertTripExpert: A tip from one of our professional reviewers, Fodors: "At Gautreau's, even the simple roasted chicken satisfies, and everyone should indulge in the caramelized banana split at least once." Read more.

Cheryn R.Cheryn Robles: Roasted corn soup with lump crab was an amazing first course, gnudi and red snapper entrees were fresh and flavorful but the rhubarb tart won the evening competition.

Spitfire Coffee is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

4. Spitfire Coffee

627 Saint Peter St, New Orleans, LA
Coffee Shop · French Quarter · 119 tips and reviews

elle m.elle mo: Get the Cortado then sweet talk the owner into making another off menu Cortado with mole bitters. Perfection.

Greg L.Greg Lackey: Espresso and chocolate board is a must try. Check it out for the experience.

Nicholas J.Nicholas Jarrett: This place is the tits.

El Gato Negro is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

5. El Gato Negro

7.6
81 French Market Pl, New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · French Quarter · 59 tips and reviews

Robert E.Robert English: Try the Filet Mignon Quesadillas and the table-side Guacamole. The freshly made Margaritas are also excellent.

Bobby W.Bobby Witcher: The filet mignón tacos and the chicken breast enchiladas are excellent!

Leslie K.Leslie Kern: Delicious pineapple cilantro margarita!

Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29 is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

6. Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29

9.2
321 N Peters St (Bienville), New Orleans, LA
Tiki Bar · French Quarter · 45 tips and reviews

Xander H.Xander Hudson: Excellently designed tiki cocktails. Lapu Lapu bowl is especially good (and a bartender favorite apparently). Chicken wings are surprisingly exquisite.

Marigny9Marigny9: "The other Tiki bar" may have won Food & Wine's Best New Bar in the US, but L29's dream team of mixologists creates far superior cocktails that are not only drinkable but also delicious.

JaredJared: Get the ribs, and every cocktail.

El Gato Negro is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

7. El Gato Negro

8.3
300 Harrison Ave (at Milne Blvd), New Orleans, LA
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 32 tips and reviews

rhea s.rhea sunshine: If you drink a lot of margaritas & plan to go back, which you will cuz the margaritas are delicious, ask about the go cup option!

Rendell J.Rendell Jones: Table side guacamole! The best ever!!!!!

Bridget M.Bridget M: Pineapple, cilantro, and lime margarita is off the hook!

Coquette is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

8. Coquette

9.1
2800 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA
French Restaurant · Garden District · 68 tips and reviews

Felice L.Felice L: Always amazing. Favorite restaurant in the city and food allergy friendly.

Gambit New OrleansGambit New Orleans: Try the excellent bite-size bay scallops, served with apples and vermouth. Read more.

Lacy B.Lacy Brinson: Seriously?! Amazing. Do the 5 course flight with the pairing. Ridiculous. So, so good.

Rum House is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

9. Rum House

8.9
3128 Magazine St (9th St.), New Orleans, LA
Caribbean Restaurant · Irish Channel · 177 tips and reviews

Jordan P.Jordan Pfeffle: Taco Tuesday is a must! $2 tacos and $4 house margaritas

Dilbert F.Dilbert Fairwell: Once I saw Samuel L. Jackson here. I kept screaming "I want these motherfucking snakes off my motherfucking plantains!" We had a good time.

Dave C.Dave Cariello: My favorite of the tacos is calypso beef.

Three Muses is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

10. Three Muses

9.0
536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA
Cocktail Bar · Marigny · 160 tips and reviews

Adrian P.Adrian Phillips: Check in with the hostess at the door if you want to grab a seat at the bar. The cocktails here are fantastic (try their version of a margarita). Had a tasty little fried shrimp appetizer. Great music

EaterEater: The focus here is on the music as much as the food—both are great—making it a quintessential New Orleans experience. [Eater 38 Member]

KimballKimball: The pork belly is heavenly

Palace Café is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

11. Palace Café

8.2
605 Canal St (btwn Chartres & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Central Business District · 163 tips and reviews

Nongetjie K.Nongetjie Knox: Catfish Pecan is out of this world!

joshua l.joshua lumsden: Bananas foster is a must.

Jen W.Jen W: complimentary bread in a bag is so good. bananas foster flambéed by your table is a must.

Commander's Palace is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

12. Commander's Palace

9.0
1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA
Southern Food Restaurant · Garden District · 320 tips and reviews

Angélica A.Angélica Ayala: Awesome food and drinks! You better visit this iconic NOLA Restaurant!

Food NetworkFood Network: Ignore anyone who says not to spoil your appetite on the bread basket: The free buttery garlic bread at Commander’s Palace is absolutely justifiable. Via CityEats.com Read more.

Rusty P.Rusty Prochnow: The bread pudding is outstanding.

Cochon Butcher is one of The 13 Best Places for Mole in New Orleans.

13. Cochon Butcher

9.4
930 Tchoupitoulas St (at Andrew Higgins St), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Lower Garden District · 585 tips and reviews

Vino50: Grape American Road TripVino50: Grape American Road Trip: Try the Pork Cheeks - #pork cheeks with cauliflower purée and beet relish @cochondining New Orleans #foodporn #nomnomnom

EaterEater: Cochon Butcher isn't just a fantastic butcher shop and deli hiding behind the famed Cochon - it's home to crazy good small plates, a decent bar, and the best sandwiches in town. [Eater 38 Member]

EaterEater: Calling itself a "butcher shop and swine bar," they serve the best muffuletta in town and some damn good boudin. Everything else is good, too. [Eater 38 Member]