Mona’s Cafe
1120 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70118
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Address :
1120 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA, 70118 - Phone (504) 861-8175
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 11
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
Greek Cuisine
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Joi B.
Hummus = yummus here! I definitely prefer Mona's to Lebanon's hummus BUT... if you're looking for atmosphere, you're better off with Lebanon's as Mona's is definitely no-frills in that department. But sometimes, you just gotta eat. If you're really hungry, as in haven't eaten in a day, order a platter. I had a falafel platter and it's enormous. I think the waitresses must get a workout just lugging the heavy plates from the kitchen to the tables. Falafel is good here, and hummus and salad is also a part of the whole shebang. I appreciate that they serve it with tahini rather than yogurt sauce. I drown my falafel in it!
(3)Tiff D.
I'm not on the Mona's bandwagon. The gyro plate was good and less expensive, but I thought the hummus, salad, and the gyro meat at Bablyon was better. Babylon's hummus is tangier while Mona's had a bit of spice. I like the usual lemon juice "dressing" on middleastern salads versus the green dressing on Mona's. The texture of the gyro was more chunky/meaty. I'll have to try some other items on the menu and update my review!
(3)Sonya S.
We live around the corner from here and decided to give it a try one late evening as it's hard to find food after 11 PM in the city. The good: 1. Open late. I don't know what time they close during the week,but on Friday night they stop serving food at 11:45 PM 2. Good prices. We had a Gyro sandwich, an eggplant sandwich and a Falafel app all for $15.99 3. The food was decent. Not great,not bad. The bad: 1. The place needs an overhaul. It's tired and dirty on the inside. 2. Both our sandwiches were on the not so much meat in the middle side. My eggplant sandwich was good but out near the edges there was nothing but bread and the eggplant was thin overall. Same thing with my partner's Gyro- not much meat. 3. Lebanon's down the street has better food for about the same prices and is so much nicer inside- Unless it's after 10 PM and they are closed, I can't see the point in choosing this place over that place.
(3)Spenser K.
Mona's is extremely OK middle eastern food. The staff is usually good, but I've had a few bad experiences with either confused or really slow servers, so overall I have to say it's a mixed bag. Maybe the best thing about Mona's is the hookah! it's pretty reasonably priced, and the waitstaff is pretty good about bringing out fresh coals and keeping the smoke rolling. The other thing that makes Mona's worth a visit is that, though they don't really serve their own alcohol, they are more than willing to provide a small ice chest for your own beer, as well as glasses or anything else you need. Mona's is best if you take a friend or two, a couple six packs of beer, order the Mona Special, and get a hookah of any delicious flavor. You'll like it.
(3)Matt M.
The portions are very good, the prices are extremely reasonable and it's extremely tasty. I'd come here after work or on the weekends when I didn't feel like cooking and I never regretted it. Go here with friends or take a date when you're over the "trying to swoon him/her with ambiance" phase. I'm not paying for candlelight and a live violinist, I just want reasonably priced scrum-diddly-umptious Greek. The hummus is some of the best I've ever had. Buy a quart and eat it throughout the week on everything from bread, to eggs to salad.
(5)Russell W.
This branch of Mona's has a nice patio area for eating outside. Other than that, it's not much different from the other Mona's. The service here is not as offensive as the one on magazine, but I still wouldn't call it good. You can get pretty good food for a decent price. SECRET TIP- if you get the hummus for an appetizer, they will usually keep bringing you out bread until the hummus is gone. You can fill up more if you ration the hummus a little! Yes, fatties, rejoice.. SUPER SECRET TIP: Turns out you can get a pint of hummus for only two bucks more than the side of hummus. They look at you like you are a fatty if you order it (yes, even if you are with a group!), but it's totally worth the emotional wounds. It comes in a to-go bucket so you can save what you don't eat for later.
(4)Jenn C.
It's funky, it's real New Orleans - this particular location has a ground floor patio that is right on the sidewalk. There are a few stray cats hanging around outside. Inside isn't too impressive - a bit shabby and worn - but the food is always amazing and doesn't fail to impress. Mona's makes the BEST falafel in the world - nice big round balls that are crispy and brown on the outside, light in color and texture on the inside, and perfectly delicious, perfectly spiced and perfectly cooked. They have fantastic Lebanese iced tea (that's strong assam sweet tea with rose water and pinenuts), very good dolmas (served warm) and good tabouli. I'm making myself hungry just thinking about it!
(5)Rebecca G.
Got there, sat outside for a while (it said seat yourself), went inside in search of menus, got them ourselves despite the unfriendly young worker standing around. Sat outside for a little while longer until an older guy came out to take or order. He was very query but nice. We both got the Lebanese tea which was kind of strange at first, but I acquired quite the taste of it. As an appetizer we got Mashaba (no idea how to spell that). It was good. After that i got the lamb kebab. It was amazing. The lamb had an amazing flavor and was super juicy. We didn't get a desert because the settings were huge and we were stuffed. One thing to be aware of: food here is not as cheap as you would think. For lunch, $50 was too expensive for me. Especially when I thought I'd be leaving feeling like i got the best bang for my buck. Overall, I would recommend this place, but only if you're planning on sitting outside.
(4)Zia H.
Tried this place several times, both this location and the one in mid city. The chicken shawarma at the Carrollton location was definitely NOT shawarma, more like grilled chicken that was sautéed in a pan. The beef and lamb kafta or lula kebab was overcooked and mediocre. The stuffed grape leaves were not fresh and definitely something that were thawed out and reheated Seems like this location prepares these dishes in advance and just reheats them when they are ordered, to save time. This place and Lebanon cafe are both definite disappointments as far as quality middle eastern food is concerned. Will not be returning. Babylon cafe on maple st is so much better.
(1)LaVina D.
So excited for a shawarma since moving here. It's been a while. Such a disappointment!!! How does chicken Caesar thrown in a pita count as shawarma?! Plus, I can tell they get a lot of their store goods from Phoenecia in Houston. We both purchased nuts that ended up having LIVE worms inside the bag!!! We threw everything away and the sandwich. Not sure if it Mona's fault or the supplier, but they looked extremely fresh! Yikes! Two stars since I didn't notify them but definitely no quality checks happening here!
(2)Monica M.
I used to work at this location years ago. I quit because the manager on duty took a stuffed grape leaf off a dirty plate to re sale!!! So gross!
(1)Melissa B.
DO NOT GO HERE!!! The Food was just okay, the atmosphere inside is downright creepy, the place is a dump. And to make matters worse, I got my food to go, left it on the table for all of 10 seconds, turned around to get it and the waitress had already thrown it away. Shocked, I asked for a replacement and was told "it's your fault, you left it," and was denied any food or my money back. I even tipped like 25%!!! The "manager" said he "just worked there" and again reiterated that it was my fault. Unbelievable. I will never go to this place ever again!!!! Go to Lebanon Cafe just a couple blocks down. Better food and atmosphere and certainly better service. I hope that waitress chokes on my tip. AND the Internet was down so I had to go next door to the ATM to pay for my food that was thrown away. Don't believe the hype! This place is a dump!!!
(1)Christina T.
I'm giving this place a 5 based on the hookahs which are the best in the city right now. They are afforable (like $12) and the flavors are just that...flavors! This is one of the first times that I didn't have to have wine in my hookah to truly taste all of the flavor. I tried the orange and it was really good. I will definitely be back. For the food, I'd give it a 4 solely because of the lamb. I had the lamb schwama and the spinach pie. The spinach pie was delicious. I kept coming across pieces of fat with the lamb that I couldn't really enjoy it. Will definitely be back for more hookah nights! I went around 8 pm on a Saturday and it was pretty quiet until a group of young loud students came. :( BYOB also! Definitely courteous waitstaff also.
(4)Randol H.
They're OK. The prices are quite reasonable, a falafel gyro or beef shawarma will set you back around five bucks. The decor is pretty sparse, metal chairs and patio tables. My problems stemmed from the fact they were really understaffed. Tables weren't being bussed and half empty drinks were being blown off of tables, splashing everywhere. We actually picked up a bunch of credit card receipts that hadn't been collected and were blowing all over the place. Service was also very slow, we had a pretty long wait for a sandwich and a salad and they missed our appetizer order entirely. They also lose a star right off for allowing smoking. Hookahs are available and brought out to the restaurant patio and there is no escaping their haze.
(2)Zen A.
How they try to pass off this food as Middle Eastern is a disrespect to the culture. However, it is cheap. It is free BYOB. ....and they have hookah, at a decent price.... so despite the fact that the food is deplorable, their Iced-tea is good and they have shisha, so it's still a decent time. Maybe other people are reviewing the wrong Mona's, because the place isn't remodeled or is the food any good.
(1)Daphne D.
horrible service, food was horrible!! never again!! ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhÂhhhh!
(1)Sophi Z.
They have renovated the inside and it looks fantastic!!! All of the food is fresh, not from a can and they make pizza to order!! I wouldn't normally order pizza from a Middle Eastern Restaurant, but believe me, it is f-ing amazing here. The smell alone will get you. Love the food, hookah, lebanese iced tea and the service! Plus they are SO FAST. My food has never taken more than 10 minutes to come, usually less than 5. It is BYOB and make sure you are 18+ if you're smoking hookah because they can be kind of strict. Writing this review is making me hungry to go back already!
(5)yasi j.
This place is basically ok. The atmosphere is just average the food is above average and the hookah is terrible and i know good hookah. It starts to burn out quickly so you can taste the molasses of the tobacco wet On your tongue. Also the hookah pipe was rusted and grimy. It was probably the worst hookah i have had.
(3)Dan F.
Picked up lunch for the office here last week and boy were we disappointed. Beef Schwarma was chewy and boney - is that even possible? Tasted old, stale. We also ordered the chicken Schwarma - very average. Everything was just blah - average - boring. Too many other good choices near Oak Street.
(2)Rene D.
I ordered the lunch version of the appetizer platter and it was perfect: everything was fresh and filling. The rose tea was delicious as always and the service was quick and complementary.
(3)Lauren C.
This was pretty delish! Going in and expecting an American Cafe (thanks to my GPS), it was a pleasant surprise. Chicken Shwarma Wrap/ Entree were so good. I've had better hummus but it wasn't a disappointment. Yum!! Outside seating too!
(4)Jinyoung P.
This is the first place I ever ate at in NO (Oh wait. I totally had Rally's the night before. Well, that doesn't count...). I arrived in this city at midnight on a Wednesday night in August and already on Thursday I was out and about, looking for a place to live. I think I walked around for about 4 hours that day. Yes. In the middle of August. I think I deserve trooper status for that. Anyway, I was hungry and needed a bite. I had just been unemployed for nearly two months so I wasn't trying to spend a lot of money. I didn't know anything about any of the restaurants down here, and I found myself on Carollton, so I walked up and down the street looking at the menus posted outside the restaurants. By the time I got to Mona's, I was too hungry to keep walking, so I just walked in and was happy to be in air conditioning. I ended up ordering a chicken shawarma, which was definitely affordable. It's all kind of a blur now, but I remember really enjoying the meal. I'll have to go back for the memories and to see if the food really was that good. Lol. Oh, and they have free wifi.
(4)Megan R.
Mona's is a place that I refer to often, even living 12 states away. I was a regular of the mediterranean restaurants when I lived in New Orleans, and whenever I return to visit, I always make sure to stop into one of their locations. I am a stickler for repetition at my favorite places, so I always go for what I know is great. Fried cheese and the vegetarian plate. The fried cheese is so unique and delicious. Crispy and light and full flavored, served very simply with cucumbers, olives and tomatoes. Perfect portion for sharing. The vegetarian plate is pretty big, it comes with hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, and tabouli, with whole wheat pitas, and plenty of them. This particular location was BYOB, but I always order either the Lebanese, or Mint tea.
(5)M G.
I will never understand why this place is so popular. The food here is served out of a can, literally. You can go the affiliated Mona's deli and buy the food they serve in the restaurant, but in an aluminum can. The "grape leaves" taste like vinegar and metal, which makes sense given their origin. Terrible! Everything else here is bland, bland, bland. This place is to Lebanese food as Panda Express is to Chinese food. Americanized in the worse way possible. The service is also rude and indifferent. I will never get the hype...
(1)Melanie B.
Consistently good food. Friendly service. Super casual. Great veggie options. My faves are Greek Salad and Red Lentil Soup. Super value for the $$. Grateful for their 7 days a week and staying open til 11pm.
(5)Leo D.
I could taste the quality of ingredients used in each dish. Every bite packed a big burst of flavors including; extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and herbs and spices. Mona's Cafe could be the best Middle Eastern Cuisine, for the price, I have ever had.
(5)Faith A.
The hummus is easily in my top 3. The gyro, chicken, and steak are good. You get a ton of food so you won't leave hungry. They also have a hookah menu. Eat outside, the interior is a little depressing.
(4)Sarah C.
I find myself at Mona's all the time, because it's consistent... good food, chill atmosphere (I usually sit outside and watch the world go by on Carrollton), BYOB, and you can smoke the hookah while you're at it. The prices are very reasonable, especially for the quality and quantity of food that you get. The hummus and falafel are great, and there's free wifi!
(4)Kay M.
I may be biased, but I absolutely love Mona's. I have been eating there for at least 10 years and, maybe it is because it was my first exposure to Lebanese food, but it is one of my favorite places for this cuisine. I get the same thing every time- chicken shawarma with hummus and rice. I love their hummus, but I don't necessarily think it is the best in the world. Their rice is super-yummy though!! The chicken is usually good, but on occasion I will get a weird-tasting fatty piece. It is a little pricey and the atmosphere is minimalistic at best, but everyone is usually friendly and there is a nice outdoor patio area where you can sit and relax with your yumminess.
(4)Haley S.
I see they have been getting a lot of bad reviews of late. I go to this Mona's pretty regularly and have never had a really bad experience. Granted, I don't go in with super high expectations. This is a super casual place, no need to change out of your flippy flippys, shorts and tees. Your server is going to be some little Tulane undergrad working for beer money. The service with be ok as long as a table of the servers friends or boyfriend doesn't come in at the same time as you (speaking from personal experience). That being said, when I want some quick, inexpensive eats I head up here. The food is pretty consistent. At lunch I usually order the chicken shawarma, a side of fries and an iced tea (the unsweetened is a really yummy mint tea) for under $10. I have at some point tried just about everything on the menu and everything is pretty tasty.
(3)Nick S.
My brother was in town visiting so we wanted to find a place that had vegan food. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. Sadly the cook had something up his butt this day because he refused to add rice to a falafel. I will not be returning or recommending this place to anyone. Sad sad sad.
(1)Sam P.
This place is pretty sub par, but at least its cheap. There are plenty of other Mediterranean places as bad trying to pass it off as much more expensive. Still, its budget dining, lets be honest.
(2)Marisa X.
My favorite spot for middle eastern food. This is also a great location uptown. They also have hookah! The service is excellent and the food is always fresh. I love their hummus! So yummy. They are also open til midnight most nights. I usually like going here when the weather is nice... There's outdoor seating to enjoy the weather and a nice hookah with a friend or so..
(4)Megan O.
Mona's is the ish! The food is quite good. I highly recommend the appetizer sampler -- hummus, tzaziki, baba ganouj, a couple meat ball things (highly technical term), dolmas, and more -- is an appetizer that four or five can share, or if you're dining family style, an excellent starter choice. Mona's is nothing special -- it's not a "destination" restaurant. But especially if you live nearby, it's like a BYOB social experience, catered with healthy, fresh, and extremely tasty Mediterranean food, and the option of smoking hookah, or just inhaling the sweet scent from neighboring smokers. Mona's has ~20 shisha flavors, several tables outside to sit at, a generally younger (20s/30s) clientele, and a very friendly staff. Where I really fell in love with Mona's establishment -- they closed kind of early last week -- 10p or so -- and I was there for just the reason I described before. I didn't want to go to a bar, or do nothing at home. So at 9:45 when we finished eating, I thought "man, I wish I could just rent one." My dining partner challenged me to go out on a limb -- I did -- and for $40, Mona's hooked me up with a huge hookah, two bowls of shisha, a roll of coals, and even though we didn't wind up taking off til 10:15 or so, our waitress was so genuinely friendly and helpful that I was genuinely surprised. Very graceful service. Great laid back, well-executed, casual Mediterranean food -- consider it a "dive" Mediterranean joint. While certainly not a destination dining experience, I'll continue to frequent them every week or two. Mona's isn't a statement in gastronomy or anything like that, but when you're looking for that sweet spot between planting your butt on the couch and dressing up/meeting friends for dinner+drinks, Mona's is the perfect choice. But remember -- BYOB! Oh -- and the baclava is awesome! Avoid the salads though -- tomatoes can be starchy and boring.
(4)KC W.
One of the best things about Mona's is that they have great food at a great price. They have sweet tea, which is always a treat for me. I can never decide what I want: chicken or beef shwarma, the kabob plates, or the gyro. Combination platters are the key, although it's hard to choose which two of the three you can live without. I always have to have an order of falafel when I get there. The lentil soup is okay, but if it was seasoned better it would be a hit! The servers are always sweet and friendly, and they are very attentive. The portions are extremely generous and I always find myself needing a box, which is great because I love having yummy Mona's goodness in my fridge at all times.
(4)Casey F.
My husband is Lebanese so he is a tough critic, but he loved it, as did I. Great food, and lots of it. Love the tea with the pine nuts. NON-TOURISTY in the Marigny too, love it!
(4)Cheryl R.
I really dig Mona's - this location & the one on Banks (is that right? ... I think so ... it's near Jesuit... but whatever!!!) I LOVE LOVE LOVE the vege grape leaves (SO AWESOME!), love the lentil soup - so great when it's cold out!! FREAKIN' LOVE their humus!!! (who knew that was jalapenos in the middle?? - for the longest time I thought it was green garlic (? strange, I know, but sooooo tasty)) & of course my SUPER favorite it the lamb shish ka bobs - the plate comes w/ a GREAT simple salad & HUMUS - HEAVEN!! Yum-freakin-O!!
(4)Jules B.
I know this place might merit 3 stars, but I just love coming here. My posse and I love coming here because of the following: 1. Cheap, fantastic Middle Eastern Food. The falafel, lamb and hummus, grape leaves and everything else are pretty delicious. And it's all super inexpensive, too. 2. The fun staff: The servers they hire here are always friendly and giggly to the right degree. They also manage to put up with my friends when we drink, which is quite impressive... you would agree if you ever saw us. 3. Neighborhood and atmosphere: It looks just like it sounds: a cheap Mediterranean cafe, but it's charming in its own neighborhood-y way. The patio is painted red brick and has patio tables all around. You can push them together if you have a crowd. To be honest, though, it's not the cleanest and well-kept environment. But if you are willing to get over that, it's good. 4. BYO!: Definite plus. Alcohol can never run up your bill! They are really accommodating when it comes to bringing your own whatever. They'll bring out wine glasses or ice or anything that you need. One summer night we even got a pitcher so we could mix margaritas, which made for a very fun night. 5. Hookah: They used to have an extensive menu of shisha, but have since switched distributors or something. They still have all the basic flavors, so you can mix flavors still: A favorite is Apple-apple-Lemonade or Cherry-Lemonade. I'll always come back here. I just love the laidback atmosphere and what they have to offer. I have a lot of good memories of sharing hummus over Chianti mixed with good rowdy, but fun company. Definitely a fave summer spot.
(4)Ashley H.
Lamb and hummus is normally delicious from Mona's. Ordered it to go and it was terribleeee.... Tough meat, dumped red pepper on top (which is never on it) that was too spicy to eat and a thin schmear of hummus. Not even Mediterranean tasting. Never going here again.
(1)Dennis G.
Before Katrina I used to frequent Mona's on Calhoun every week. Thankfully their location on Carrollton is just as good. Yes, it may look a bit divey and if you go during a big rush the staff may seem overwhelmed, but the food is fantastic. My personal favorites are the kibby plate with basmati rice and lebna or if I just want a snack a falafel sandwich. And let's not forget the Lebanese tea, which for some may be an acquired taste but it's one with acquiring. When it comes to desserts you can't beat the classic baklava, unless maybe you're talking about the burma. My only complaint? The occasional group of college kids that hog up a big table, order drinks and maybe one appetizer, and all smoke a hookah. Usually it's 5 or 6 with one hookah all sharing the same mouthpiece, being loud and not tipping their waitress.
(5)Meghan B.
I would NEVER eat here. We stopped in at Mona's after dinner to have a hookah. The place was so dirty I could not believe it. Good Hookah Though!
(1)Nico A.
The food took a long time to cook which I really appreciated because it showed that the food was made to order. It wasn't really busy when I went in and it was nice and cool inside. Nothing super fancy but the food was great. The waitstaff are super friendly and courteous to the patrons.
(4)Lindsay A.
I had the pleasure of pre-gaming at Mona's last weekend before Mid-Summer Mardi Gras. This is a great place to start the night with good friends. It's BYOB, so bring your Nut Liquor and the other crazy concoctions you found at Dorignac's earlier and start pouring those libations. Sit outside and people watch, drink your drink, enjoy your hookah, and order some tasty and inexpensive Mediterranean fare. I had a gyro, which was good but sadly Lebanon's is better. The group ordered several things including grape leaves, hummus, tabouleh, and wait for it...chicken nuggets. Everyone enjoyed their meal (I hear the chicken nuggets are divine). Our waitress was nice, attentive, and brought us a bucket of ice for our make-shift bar. If I'm in the mood for a good gyro, I'll go to Lebanon's; if I'm in the mood for some laughs, hookahs, and cheap decent food I'll meet my friends at Mona's. Food = 3 stars, Experience = 4 stars
(4)Ellen C.
I haven't been here since they added the hookah and all that jazz so that in mind for my review. When I lived in Mid-City, I dined constantly at Mona's and Lebanon's and for the longest time I couldn't decide which one was better. Years later, it's abundantly clear - Lebanon's. That's not to say Mona isn't tasty and satisfying... The hummus and baba ganoush are both exactly as they should be, no stars docking there. But the falafel, on Mona's - why are yours so much mealier? And less spiced and flavorful? The lentil soup here is also mehhh, just not as good as Lebanon's! Pita bread is pita bread for the most part and they do hook you up on that front. I *think* the Lebanese iced tea is actually better here . . . but don't quote me on that! So Mona's, you'll do if my friends really want to go to you. I appreciate all your vegan options . . . but you're more like my redheaded stepchild, except edible and I like you sometimes.
(3)Maya G.
Completely underwhelmed by atmosphere, very generic food, and lazy wait staff. Spend the extra couple bucks and walk two blocks to Lebannon.
(1)SarahJayn K.
Mona's was excellent. We had the lentil soup, falafel, hummus, and pickle plate. It was SO good. The girl who served us was friendly and helpful. I love middle eastern food, and ever since my favorite middle eastern restaurant closed down back home, I've been searching for a replacement. Too bad Mona's is a plane ride away from home!
(4)Casey B.
2.75 stars to be exact! BYOB, hookah, and a place to sit outside.... It is hard to differentiate the meditteranean (sp?) in this city, but this place didnt really stand out. I do agree with my predecessors recommendations with the hummus and the falafel sandwich because i got out of mona's pretty cheap. Do note, that the to go hummus pint does not come with pita so its not as good of a deal as i was expecting ($5.99)... Our waitress was super chill and cool so that was a plus and the hookah was a double plus for dessert...oh yeah, daddy like! I probably wont be back just because i think Babylon on maple is a little better. holler for a dollar
(3)Jeanine J.
O My Gosh!!! This Place is dirty, it smells like old mop water...I ordered the Chkn Shawarma sandwich and it taste like roast beef with gravy...Yes!! It was a sloppy mess and also may I add that the pita bread was stale...I went on to order my Fav spinach pie, but Lil did I know it was a Unidentified(No Filo, No Puff Pastry, Etc...) piece of Bread w/No Spinach in it..To wrap this up, I'm giving this place 2 stars for obvious reasons and for the one and only Delicious meal~ The Beautiful Golden Falafel Balls...Yaa!!! The Balls Saved the Day
(2)Ron H.
Great chill spot.. Standard Mediterranean food - good but not great - Byblos on Magazine is better. The Hookahs and patio are what makes the place worthwhile. Overall a solid bet.
(3)Jack X.
I really like Mona's Cafe. It is reasonably priced compared to other Greek and Lebanese places around the Greater New Orleans area, and the ambiance is outstanding. It has a strong neighborhood feel and some excellent dishes not typically found in some Greek places--the zaater bread is to die for.
(4)Amanda A.
I've been going to both the Frenchman and Carrollton locations for a several years now, however the Frenchman location is much better. Mona's on Carrollton seems to have changed a bit, younger crowd, WAAAAY slower service, the baklava isn't anywhere near as good as it used to be. I would give this location 2 stars, but the hummus is still tasty.
(3)Sucre-ski S.
i have no idea how mona's stays in business, and even more so why there are so many of them around nola. that's one heck of a magic trick because this place just sucks. a rat would prob be okay with what comes out of that kitchen though prob not a pigeon. i had the tilapia, which is like a blank canvas for a chef. it was so bad i couldn't even tell what was in the dish ... that's how bad it was ... nothing came together and yet nothing stuck out. i forgot what my friend got because we left so fast and shellshocked with our plates pretty full saying "never again." and it was sort of pricey for mediterranean food ... do yourself a favor and just hit up babylon cafe.
(1)Norman S.
pretty decent palestinian restaurant. kababs are pretty good. chicken breast is surprisingly moist. lulu is decent. the lamb itself can be a little dry though. hummus is excellent. sailhaila pizza is ok, nothing special. the turkish coffee is actually pretty good. thank god they have real mint tea - fresh mint leaves. be patient because service is kinda slow - like arab country 115 degrees hot outside slow motion. staff is very nice.
(3)Gordon C.
When I go to get Mediterranean food in New Orleans I usually go for Lebanon's Cafe or Babylon Cafe and my most recent visit to Mona's did nothing to change that. At first things seemed good; we sat outside and had a really good qudsia appetizer. After that the experience went way downhill. The food was fine but not anything out of the ordinary. What was extraordinary is how bad our waitress was. There was only one other table in the restaurant but still she failed to notice us sit down because she was on the phone and reading a magazine. After letting our drinks sit empty for a long time, she took our drinks to be refilled and forgot them on the counter for about 10 minutes. Then we had to wait like 20 minutes for her to come get our check. OK maybe it was 15 minutes but thats still really annoying. I don't mean to be too whiny about it but the service sucked prodigiously. It does stay open to midnight on Friday though which is nice.
(2)Jason C.
i dunno man...i dig Mona's but the place was empty (middle of the day) and i got really terrible service.
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