A Taste of New Orleans

Some of my coworkers were talking about this place having the best Blackened shrimp and grit in Omaha; so I thought I come try it for myself. This place is perfectly located on the corner of Maple St and Lynn Av in the old BENSON area. They have some a small designated parking lot, and there is additional parking along the street too.
The restaurant is spacious, very nicely decorated with a very nice selection of music playing. The lady at the counter was very friendly and offered several suggestions. I finally decided to get the catfish, blackened shrimp with green beans, yams and a side of grits….
OH MY GOD was I surprised with my first sample of everything on my plate. The menu is a bit busy…but once you take a second to sort through it, you will see that they have a very nice selection for everybody preference. Overall summary = Everything was perfectly cook and tasted great! I will definitely be returning to try other things on the menu.. THE CATFISH - was cooked perfectly; seasoned well, cooked properly and seasoned to perfection. THE BLACKENED SHRIMP - was juicy, flavorful and also cooked perfectly.
I would have liked to have a larger shrimp for my order but those that I received were just fine. THE YAMS - were cubed, and cooked perfectly; very tender with a glaze on them that was perfect.....not too sweet, it had a nice balance of seasoning with a very sticky icky good-good coating. THE GREEN BEANS - were nicely cooked and were also seasoned very nicely. I also had their “Who dat punch” and it was on the sweet side, but definitely a nice addition to my meal.
Note: (they offer “free” refills), so be sure to get you a glass togo.

I'd been meaning to try out Taste of New Orleans every since I saw the food truck outside the ice cream shop, but I could never make it before they closed.
So as I drove thru Benson one hot summer evening, I noticed it was early evening and they had to be open...I was right and happy I chose to try it! I had the shrimp and fish dinner the slap yo mama juice and the beignets and lemme tell you...
EVERYTHING was 🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥💥💪💯💯 A little pricey, but to support my brothers and sisters out here doing they Thang, I'm here for it.
I think there were daily specials if I'm not mistaken.
Overall fresh hot tasty and nice portions.
Thank you for giving us a Taste of New Orleans!

Owner response

Hot, fresh, delicious! Portions were great.
I had catfish & shrimp basket.
And 504 Tacos.
Eaten over a few days.
That Who dat punch delicious! Who dat sauce on point! 🤣

Owner response