Restaurante La Profecia
418 Maine St, New Orleans, LA, 70121
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Address :
418 Maine St
New Orleans, LA, 70121 - Phone (504) 849-9989
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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AuraLee P.
One of New Orleans' best-kept secrets. Everything about my dining experiences here are always fantastic. The first time I ate here my companions and I didn't know that they closed at eight, we got there at 7:50 to find that they'd already locked the door and were starting to close up shop but they reopened the place and let us in. We all ordered pupusas and pineapple drinks and our waiter brought out the pitcher so we could refill it at our leisure. The pupusas are fantastic, made to order from scratch. There's vegetarian options available and I'd recommend the cheese pupusa with locoro if you're of the no-meat persuasion. Admittedly I'd never heard of locoro before walking into the place but our server explained that it's a sort of flowering plant that's common to central/south America and used in many regional cuisines. I'm game for new foods so I tried it and it was lovely! They have lots of other items on the menu, ranging from traditional Salvadoran fare to burritos for the uninitiated/unadventurous. Everything is made to order and with very fresh ingredients. Whatever you do order, be sure to get a tamarind or pineapple drink to accompany it!
(5)Matt R.
A hidden gem... this authentic style Mexican restaurant would never have hit my radar if not for the strong recommendation of a friend. I live in Metairie off of Causeway, so I pass by La Profecia all the time when cutting over from River Road to Jefferson on Maine St. The building is an old, poorly kept strip mall that likely wasn't stylish even when it was new back in the 1960's. With that being said, and the reason I had to knock off a star, we can now move on to what's great about La Profecia... and that's the food! Since it was my first visit, and I was being "cautious" thanks only to my visual first impression, I ordered simple with some steak quesadillas. The steak was well seasoned, the quesadilla was grilled perfectly with a slight crisp to the shell and there was a delicious concoction of melted cheese, steak, onions, and other seasonings filling the inside. I will definitely venture into the more "complicated" plates on the next visit! On a side note, any Mexican restaurant that a) doesn't offer free chips and salsa b) charges for "extra" chips and salsa; or c) tries to limit the free chips and salsa INSTANTLY hits my boycott list. La Profecia is not one of them, but I thought it was worth mentioning because it drives me crazy! La Profecia, luckily, has AWESOME chips and salsa made from a fried tortilla rather than the typical corn chip and the salsa comes out hot... a different, but acceptable alternative to cold, fresh salsa. Bottom line: Great place for lunch... good food, very friendly service. Location... convenient, but not in a desirable building or neighborhood.
(4)Blaine L.
I went here for lunch with a couple of co-workers. I've been to this strip mall before but never noticed the restaurant before. The inside is pretty basic. There is not really much decoration other than a fairly large bar, a TV (Telmundo, or Univision playing). The menu is 2 double-sided laminated pages. one of them has color pictures of the dishes from the first page. It is in both Spanish & English with #'s to make it easier to order. Complimentary chips & salsa are delivered while you look over the menu. The chips look like they are cut into triangles from flour tortillas instead of the usual corn. The food takes a while to get to the table. When it does come out, everything looks like it was just cooked to order. I usually get the Pollo Guisado which is basically stewed chicken with potatoes & carrots. It comes with a side salad, rice, & refried beans. Tastes like a home-cooked meal! I always get a side of Platanos Maduros (fried plantains) as well. The are cut about a quarter of an inch thick, diagonally. These are excellent as well. My first Pupusa was here as well when I ate here for dinner. At the time I thought it was pretty good, but i honestly was not familiar with them ( how to eat them, etc). I will have to try one again the next time I go. Overall, I like this place. The slow service reminds you that this is a mom-n-pop place, but on the positive side, so does the tasty home-cooked meal. Warning, you will come out of the restaurant smelling like you were in the kitchen cooking the meal yourself. I learned this the hard way when I returned to work. Other than that, I would recommend it.
(4)Matt C.
Awesome pupusas. Extremely friendly, professional service. Great horchata. Coming back with friends.
(4)Casey B.
Interesting...very interesting! I must say that the location could be better for the classic uptowners, but the drive is well worth it if your other option for puposas is la macerena.... Walter was one of the most friendly host/waiter/owners i have seen in a long time. He is trying so hard! All four in my party got to try a puposa and natural beverage for free. I had the skirt steak and it was a-okay. I think the prices are good and there is definitely some love put in the food. I would like to hear music in the backround..... Pupusas: a thick, hand-made corn Biscuit-like flat bread (made using masa de maÃz, a maize flour dough used in Latin American cuisine) that is stuffed with one or more of the following: cheese (queso) (usually a soft Salvadoran cheese called Quesillo), fried pork rind (chicharrón), squash (ayote), refried beans (frijoles refritos), or queso con loroco (loroco is a vine flower bud from Central America). I really enjoyed the attitude at this place. I bet saterday & sundays are hopping! I really hope this place makes it. Go check it out & definitely get the pineapple natural drink to cap off the meal.
(3)Heather S.
Very disappointed after reading all of the great yelp reviews. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. And believe me when I say I am not put off by the location or the dingy interior. The waiter never brought us our drinks (which is really not a big deal) and was cleaning tables with this awful smelling spray that made my appetite disappear. But those things don't really matter to me, the food was just not as good as I had hoped.
(3)Erin R.
This restaurant was such a pleasant surprise after an afternoon spent thrift shopping. We ordered a mess of tacos, gorditas, pupusas, plantains(!), and sodas and loved every bite. I especially enjoyed the loroco pupusas - a lovely vegetarian choice! Everything is made fresh and to order, so expect a little wait, but it will be worth it.
(4)K S.
I have been wanting to go here for awhile now. I loved the food I had in Honduras and when I heard that they serve Honduran and El Salvadorean food, I was intrigued. I followed advice from a previous review and had the pineapple beverage that they make, and I liked it. It was not a carbonated beverage - had bits of fruit in it. I had a couple of pupusas - the pork/bean/cheese and the pork/cheese. I did like the bean one, but if you're in the mood for the pork, I would 86 the beans and just go for the pork/cheese combo. It really allowed the perfectly juicy, flavorful pork to come through. I loved the soft corn pupusa shell - perfect! I was also in the mood for their simple chicken tacos. I got an entire plate of them. They seem so simple with their perfectly seasoned chicken, sauteed onions, and fresh cilantro. They chicken wasn't dried out, and they came with a nice green sauce. I would just forewarn anyone who doesn't like spice to go easy on it, 'cuz I know the type of people who think green bell peppers are hot! Squeeze a little of the lime wedge you get on 'em as the citrus is a nice addition. I just like how simple everything is because that's really what comfort food is. Their service was great, too! I even like the TV being tuned to Telemundo - got to watch an interesting dance competition. Who doesn't love kids competing in Superman and Wonder Woman costumes for entertainment?
(4)Jay L.
I always eat here. Great authentic Mexican style tacos without the greasy mess of your typical taco. Pupusas are great and homemade style carne asada plate. 4 stars because the carne asada could be cheaper. Still and all they have great Salvadoran and Honduran food. They also sell good Horchata.
(4)Aurelia F.
I was really happy to discover this delicious, authentic Salvadoran restaurant hidden away in a suburban strip mall. The pupusas are freshly made and not too greasy, and the tacos were very nice as well, especially the juicy and well-seasoned pollo. They are open 11 a.m.-8 p.m. every day except Sunday, when they close at 6 p.m. instead. I will definitely be making many return trips!
(4)Luke G.
This diamond in the rough is a delicious reminder that you can't judge a book by its cover. To describe La Profecia as "authentic" seems an understatement- the blaring Telemundo, smells of cooking fat and disregard for vegetables are all hallmarks of great South American food. La Profecia gets high marks for the food and has already been added to my speed-dial for lunchtime ordering. A good base of rice and frijoles make an excellent dish and my complaints are mainly based on the restaurant's lack of staff and facility-- I would love for the restaurant to be able to offer fresh chips and tortillas, house salsas and fried eggs on everything. The menu wasn't the issue- the restaurant just hasn't reached that level where it can offer amenities. Speaking of that menu, as a vegetarian, I wasn't thrilled with the lack of options but as a Hispanic, I loved the its variety. There were plenty of things I'd be happy to order but my dining companion asked for a substitution that didn't transpire. The food and drink are excellent, the service is lackluster (and slow), but sincere. As a whole, I liked this place but it's definitely stuck in the lunch zone where I can grab something cheap and good but not expect anything more. **** Recommended for lunch, smart diners call and order ahead.
(4)R B.
In short: The pupusas here are way better, and way cheaper, than anywhere else around New Orleans. You can go to Macarena or Panchita's if you want nice gentrified decor, but come to ProfecÃa to get better food. I turned off Jefferson on impulse when I saw the "Pupusas" sign on the sidewalk; La ProfecÃa sits just a half-block down "Maine Street" (really a parking lot) in a dumpy strip mall, and its exterior promises the no-frills approach you'll find inside. The great food served here is worth the trip; don't be put off by the low-rent surroundings. And the service is very friendly in either Spanish or English. The menu is mostly authentic Salvadorean and Honduran food -- it's really not a Mexican restaurant even hough they have some Mexican dishes like very good tacos, and it's certainly not the cheesy-burrito kind of thing that Southerners seem to expect. (When I was here for lunch, the only other Anglo customers were asking for guacamole and sour cream and other Ameri-Mexican stuff. Please, don't be that guy. Try what's on the menu, it's really good.) The pupusas and tacos were what we sampled, and they were the best and most authentic I've seen in Louisiana; not fancy, but very well prepared. There are other attractive offerings that might make it worth a return trip, from special soups to roasted meats, and a photo menu in the window offers images of other specialties. These are the best pupusas I've had in the New Orleans area; only the truck that's often parked on Alcee Fortier just off Chef Menteur in East New Orleans comes close, but theirs are much greasier. (The truck's cabbage is tastier, though.)
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