Louisiana has some of the best food in the land. But you might be surprised to learn one restaurant in the state can now boast the BEST food in the nation. Yep, you heard right. New Orleans hot spot Acamaya has been named the top Mexican restaurant in the United States.
And now reports are in from across the nation. The New York Times has named this Bywater spot the best Mexican Restaurant in the country.
The report cites Acamaya for its “innovative approach to modern Mexican seafood.”
Chef Ana Castro and her brother Eduardo work to blend those amazing traditional coastal flavors from Mexico with the sensation Gulf seafood. When you combine the two, you get incredible plates of food.
This national recognition places a bright spotlight on New Orleans as an evolving epicenter for world-class, diverse dining beyond its traditional Creole origins.
If you want to venture down to New Orleans to check this place out, it is best to get reservations ahead of time. But you might get lucky and snag a table during some off hours.
Acamaya has also been spotlighted as one of both Esquire’s and Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants in America; and received the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand distinction in its first dining guide for the American South.
Louisiana Cuisine Tops National Confidence Rankings
This is just another “atta boy” for Louisiana cuisine. This great honor for Acamaya comes at a time when the food in our state is getting attention around the globe. Louisiana was recently named among the top states nationwide for local food confidence.
A Recipe for Culinary Success
This honor shines another spotlight on how important food is to our state’s economy. Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser tells KEEL News food tourism is big business and Louisiana reaps the benefits from that industry. He says people come from far and wide to try our special blends of food. The experts say Louisiana’s chefs and local diners continue to set standard-bearing benchmarks. Whether enjoying a simple seafood po-boy from a local neighborhood counter or experiencing high-end seafood at Acamaya, the state remains an undisputed powerhouse for exceptional dining experiences.
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