Queen Trini Lisa - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A lovely restaurant with tasty, well seasoned food. We dined in, but it would also be good takeout. Doubles box is a must. It is also vegetarian. I got the cornmeal fried fish. It was fresh and delicious.

Absolutely delicious. I felt like I was back in Trinidad 🇹🇹. Great customer service and atmosphere. Ox tails where on point. Thank you for the experience.

The food didn’t taste like Jamaican jerk !! I eat jerk chicken often this taste like bbq chicken outta the oven ! Can’t taste any jerk spices!’ Rice wasn’t good nor spinach. Won’t order again in New Orleans

Incredible food and service. The doubles and the jerk chicken were outrageously good. Definitely recommend.

If I could add more stars, I would. This is by far one of the best carribbean foods my wife and I have eaten in a long time.. The spices were just right, enough for a tear to drop in a good way lol lol..so to all who reads this, go and indulge yourselves you will not be disappointed....also a safe area to be at,Also we had the pleasure of meeting the owners,very friendly and laid back......one again my wife and I say thank you for the welcome and fantastic foods you presented to us and we will definitely be back......

The best food I had in 4 days. The fried fish deserves an award on the wall next to the award for the jerk chicken.

My friend found this restaurant and I'm SO glad she did. As a native NYer visiting NOLA I would have never thought to look for a trini restaurant. As soon as you walk into this small restaurant, you're treated with exceptional service. CJ was our server, super friendly. The whole menu sounded so good, but I opted for curry chicken with double rice & peas, and doubles with sorrel to drink. First, this is Sorrel made right. My friend and I shared the doubles, so with my meal I had a decent amount of food. Everything was absolutely delicious and flavored to the T. Before we left for the night, we found out QTL is run by the family, and met Chef Lisa herself. Even if you've never tried west indies/trini food, RUN to Queen Trini Lisa!

Would give CJ 6 stars on service if it was an option. Fantastic family food from Trinidad, seems like they rotate the menu a lot too.

The positives- courteous staff. They were all very polite and friendly. The sound of soca music playing in the background created a relaxed atmosphere. The negatives- the FOOD. I've read all the reviews but I have to be honest. The doubles box which costs 12.00 USD, contained 2 doubles with a small serving of chutney/tamarind sauce. The bara was not fried thoroughly, it was quite raw. The oxtail platter was served with salty rice and peas. I chose a side of colored greens which was inedible owing to the intense taste of salt. The platter was served with 2 small fried bananas, not plantains as indicated. It was quite disappointing.

Went for dinner with a friend. Restaurant is in a cute corner spot. Staff was super friendly, food was amazing. I had the combination curry and jerk chicken plate. O my goodness get the cabbage stir fry. It is AMAZING! They don’t serve alcohol but said it is no problem to bring your own. This place is a gem and I will definitely be back!

Didn't get to go on this visit but the food and owner of thus restaurant is great. Checked her out at the convention center. She interacts with her customers to make sure they are enjoying the food.

Amazing spot. Food was delicious and authentic. True Caribbean flavor. The staff was welcoming and very kind. The jerk chicken is a must and make sure you try the fish sandwich. Coco bread was best I’ve had in a long time.

We live in NOLA and dine out frequently. Honestly this is easily one of the best meals we've had in the city. Service is great. So friendly. Owner and son C.J. chat you up. So nice. Atmosphere is exactly what you want. Feels Caribbean. Goat curry, ox tails, cabbage, spinach. Plantains are the best we've had. Everything was perfectly seasoned, just the right spice level. Proteins were cooked perfectly also. Don't miss the hibiscus tea with cinnamon. Amazing restaurant.

Where do I even begin? From our first step in, CJ greeted us and made sure to make us feel welcomed, to the arrival of our insanely delicious and authentic Trini food, everything was top-notch. We split the double for our appetizer and I had the ox tail with cabbage and peas and rice for my meal. The sauces were 🔥 and the food was tender, flavorful, and tasted like the love that was flowing in the restaurant. At the end, the Queen herself came to talk to us and we got to meet the rest of the royal family including her two daughters. The experience was regal and nothing less.

What a delightful, hidden gem of the New Orleans restaurant scene! As a gluten-intolerant vegan, I'm always happy to find a place that has ready-made options to suit my needs–and the Vegan Plate has not only everything I need, it's also super delicious! We also got the Sorrel (Hibiscus Tea), which seems to have a hint of cinnamon, which is an ingredient I find makes a refreshment actually refreshing. On top of the excellent food quality, the restaurant is clean and bright, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Queen Trini Lisa even passed by all the tables herself to see how people were enjoying themselves. We can't wait to go back!

Omg. So glad we found this place. What a treat. Best fried catfish I've ever had. The veggie sides were all delicious. Not a bite of food was left behind. The owner was so sweet. We can't wait to go back to try the chickpea "double".

One of the best meals I have ever had.

The food was amazing 👏 I ordered the curry chicken and jerk chicken cabbage & Caribbean greens mixed with spinach.

Good lord was this place good. If you're in NOLA run, don't walk, to Queen Trini Lisa. I do food tours for a living and I've got to say that the meal I just ate was one of the best I've had....ever. If you like spicy Caribbean food please do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. One of the things I talk about on my food tour is how NOLA is the northern-most Caribbean city in the world so our cuisine is very much influenced by the flavors, ingredients, and techniques of the Caribbean. Therefore this restaurant is one of the most culturally significant restaurants if you are interested in the roots of New Orleans Creole cuisine. When I walked in I noticed another very well-known chef eating and raving about the food to Chef Lisa so I know I'm in good company with my opinions. Anyway, I ate their famous Jerk Chicken, Ox tail, and Vegan plate with beans and rice, plantains, and spinach. All of it was off the hook good with flavors and spices that mixed well together. Be sure to have your napkin nearby because your nose will run. It's spicy, yes, but not so spicy that you can't enjoy it. It's just perfect. If I could give 10 stars I would. Now go get ya some.

Let me start off by saying I enjoyed the food I had the chicken curry today it was good my coworkers had the jerk chicken and curry combos...now let me get to the bad part,I felt like $81 for lunch for three people is way too much ...plus there was no price anywhere listed for the specials it was $22 a plate for lunch..there are way more options we could have had for way less and the food would have been just as good...I really love mrs Lisa and want her to succeed I hope she sees this post.

Not gonna lie…. One of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life. We had some amazing jerk chicken and oxtail, both cooked to and flavored to perfection. The sides were also astounding; shout-out to the rice and beans!!

Highly recommended! Very tasty and flavourful good food. Great price. Lovely waiters including helpful advice on what to order. Food came out hot and fairly quickly. Would recommend the doubles and chickpeas. Unfortunately out of rice and peas which was a shame as looked great. We're not local to the area unfortunately otherwise would have been back to try the coco bread. Lisa came out at the end and was very friendly and sweet. Must try when in New Orleans!

Waited almost an hour for some veggie doubles. It’s a darn shame because the food seems good. I’m so turned off. Spent all this money happily to take an uber from downtown as well. I regret it now.

We were looking for doubles after Jazz Fest but ended up with so much more. Ox tails were of the chain, and the doubles will make you slap ya momma AMF yo daddy!

One quick google search into the “Best restaurants in New Orleans” will leave you craving Queen Trini Lisa. This restaurant started in 2022, quickly became a Mid-City staple for its unique story and rich cuisine. Needless to say, I was dying to try it… I was instantly enamored by its charm. It being located in a stunning house converted into a restaurant makes you feel like you’re eating among family. When my party of 8 arrived, the Queen herself stepped out of the kitchen to greet our table which was a memorable touch. Now to the most important part - The food: ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Unpretentious hot food served on cold plates makes you feel like you’re back at mum’s for Sunday dinner. The fish had a satisfying crunch and the BBQ jerk chicken couldn’t stick to the bone. This is the kind of restaurant where you feel like you’re apart of something more significant. No doubt a future institution of New Orleans that I was lucky enough to try before tourists catch wind.

My wife says, "If I had to choose a last meal on Earth, it would probably be this fish sandwich." We've lived in NYC and New Orleans and have eaten our way around the world... so that's saying something. This place deserves all the good press. The people who work here are warm and personable. Lisa is a genius and you can taste the love. I ate here again last night and felt inspired to leave my first Google review. Thanks for the wonderful food.

Such a delightful spot with authentic Trini food. We went overboard & ordered the goat curry special, doubles, the fish sandwich and the sorrel drink. Everything was amazing but the fish sandwich stole my heart. To top it all, it's a family operation and the owners are such sweethearts!

Kinda like Steve Jobs' last words, "Wow. Oh wow."

Food is phenomenal and the servings are always generous (takeout or dining in). CJ, the owner's son, was so friendly and kind, recommending all his favorites. The jerk chicken plate & the vegan plate were both so flavorful and full portions.

I visited today for a late lunch with a friend, completely spontaneous decision and the best my friend and I made today. Service was great, we had way so many questions about the menu, they had Curry Goat as the featured meal of the day (so ask what they have, it’s not on the menu) my friend had that, I decided for the doubles and had a hibiscus tea. Everything was delicious, the ambiance is nice, with so much light, quiet neighborhood, easy street parking. My friend is from Jamaica, I’m from Venezuela, this food connected us to some of our roots! Keep it up Queen Trini Lisa! This kitchen is good stuff

We ordered pick up on our way to the airport as our last meal in NOLA, and we were greeted by the friendliest restaurant owners I've ever met! Lisa and her son were such kind people - but the highlight was of course the food! Everything we ordered (doubles, curry chicken, fish sandwich, spinach) hit! Truly delicious and such a memorable experience. Anyonewho lives in or is visiting NOLA MUST GO HERE!

I had the BBQ Chicken with rice and peas and island stir fry cabbage. Everything was delicious and will definitely be coming back to try the other dishes. 😋

Went here after the recommendation from Ian McNulty and it did not disappoint! The food was all fantastic and the service staff (including the Queen herself)

We shared a number of plates here including the jerk chicken and the fish sandwich. It was excellent. The service was great and put a smile on your face. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Everything on the menu is incredible. Split the doubles box and jerk and curry chicken with a friend and all of it was amazing. Will definitely come back soon.

This place is a true hidden gem. A bit out of the way from the touristy area but definitely worth the detour if you want to eat like a local. Got to meet the queen herself and she was very kind, as well as the rest of the staff. The food is amazing and I wish we had Queen Trini Lisa back here in Canada.

Outstanding food! Probably the best jerk chicken I've had! Service was okay - could've refilled waters and they didn't get me a receipt, but the owner came and talked and was great. A little generic in the atmosphere, but not bad. Overall would go again, for sure.

Me and my family went here to eat one day on a Trip to New Orleans. We are originally from Trinidad and Tobago, but live in Tallahasse, Fl, so finding a good trini restaurant always reminds us of home. I’ve eaten at Trini/Caribbean restaurants in Miami and Atlanta, but Ms Lisa is the real deal!!!! Food was 10/10. Doubles was 10/10(Cucumber sauce included!). Curry chicken 10/10! The meat was juicy and fell off the bone. I highly recommend this place. It is a very clean restaurant and Ms. Lisa is the best!

I can truly say this is one of the best restaurants I’ve ever had the pleasure of dining in. The service was wonderful. Truly kind humans and the food…. Oh man the food! Incredible! Affordable! Best food I’ve had in New Orleans by a long shot, hands down, no contest. The first day we showed up late and they had just sold out of jerk chicken. We got the curry chicken and the doubles box. Both were incredible. I’d never had anything quite like the double box flat bread. So soft and juicy. Messy…. Very messy, but I didn’t care. The first meal was so good we came back the next day for lunch and had the jerk chicken. It was the perfect balance of sweat, savory, and spicy. Queen Trini Lisa will forever be on my short list. I’m sad I live 3000 miles away.

Fantastic food! The fish plate was done perfectly, and the service was excellent.

Hibiscus drink was good. Rice and peas was good as well as the plantain. Good portion of chicken curry but it could use a little bit more salt. It was almost to the point of being bland but overall four out of five.

I stopped by today and ordered the jerk chicken,rice n peas,greens, and plantains. The whole meal was delicious! I’ll be back soon!! Queen Trini Lisa and staff was very nice! I even took a few photos with her!

I loved everything about this restaurant. The service was welcoming & attentive. The food was amazing! I mean everything we ordered was delicious. The atmosphere in the restaurant was light & energetic. I would definitely go back when in town & would recommend to others locally & visitors to the city.

What a treasure of a restaurant nestled right cozy in the neighborhood. It's a gem!! Excellent food, service and vibe. I overly enjoyed the curry goat with rice and peas, cabbage, plantains and Caribbean spinach A+++ for all and the Sorrel tea was delicious also. Highly recommend and will be back regularly.

This restaurant is INCREDIBLE. The service, the food, the atmosphere… all 10/10.

First trip to New Orleans from PA. Highly recommend, what an amazing find…wonderful people, delicious food, & amazing atmosphere!

All of the food we had here was fantastic! The fish is fried to perfection, and the doubles box and its sauces are filling and tasty. Definitely an authentic taste of the food from Trinidad, if my opinion as an American is anything to go by. The server was friendly and upbeat, as well. I definitely recommend going here if you visit New Orleans!

Great family run spot with amazing food! The curry chicken is unbelievably delicious. Definitely a must try spot in the city

Absolutely delicious! Wonderful service and atmosphere Highly Recommend

Amazing experience! Very kind team, all clearly excited and knowledgeable about everything being served. Their small menu pretty much yells "here's a list of things that we're the best at, that you'll absolutely love!"

I moved into Queen Trini's neighborhood after spending my first 20+ years of life in Mississippi. Her stir-fried cabbage, spinach (greens), and fried fish are reminiscent of home while being an exciting intro (for me) to Trini flavors at the same time. Her son Cliff gave me friendly and attentive service. She came to my table and asked me if I liked hot sauce, to which I said yes, so she said ok and brought some of her homemade hot sauce to my table outside (it was fire, of course). (This really pushed it over the top for me, I was totally smitten). The hibiscus tea was a first for me, it was refreshing and delicious and went perfectly with my food. The plantains were hot and a sweet addition to every bite. I mean, I could go on and on. (I will). It's such a lovely family-owned restaurant and Queen Trini Lisa and her son Cliff are kind, attentive, friendly, and passionate about sharing and celebrating Trini cooking. I haven't seen better hospitality nor eaten food this flavorful; I was smiling and shaking my head the whole time I was clearing my plate. I want to thank Queen Trini for letting me eat her cooking, and I really want her restaurant to be here for a long, long time. Go here!

Was the most delicious food we had all trip, family owned resturant mom and son. Service was great, food was amazing!! Don't miss out on this spot!

YES, true trini, chefs, ambience & cuisine in good ol New Orleans. It all started with a craving from doubles; i lived in Brooklyn for years and fell in love with everything Trinidadian (but especially the doubles) Real warm establishment as far as welcoming, colors, art work, plants and people. I can’t wait to experience the oxtails they serve on Fridays. Thank you to my host/server CJ and to QUEEN LISA for coming to our table to welcome and talk to us personally. ( i did get mine to go that’s why the food is in to-go containers) One love

This place is family owned. The food was delicious. We ordered the BBQ jerk chicken and the double box with crawfish. The waiter was so kind and fun. He also recommended places to visit. This place is a gem. Everything was superb. Totally recommended

Being Trinidadian i was excited to learn that there was a Trini restaurant in New Orleans on my visit for Mardi Gras. I got some doubles and the oxtail/callaloo/rice and beans and plantains. Everything was absolutely AMAZING. Reminded me of home and the flavours did not disappoint. Definitely recommend to anyone visiting NoLa.

If I could give anything beyond 5 stars ⭐️ I would in a heartbeat. Came to New Orleans for an early 30th birthday celebration, and stumbled upon this local spot. The food was one of the best mix of flavors I’ve ever had, the meat was cooked perfectly, and the customer service was beyond top notch. My friend who is vegetarian had nothing but glowing reviews about what she ordered. Feel blessed to have experienced this place! ☺️

Its always exciting to find Caribbean cusine outside of the Caribbean. We had the combo plate (curry ckicken and jerk chicken with a side of stewed cabbage rice and peas and fried plaintain). Also had doubles, and fried fish with fries(fish was well seasoned).I enjoyed the doubles the most. Overall 7/10

Cocobread fish sandwich was amazing!

Such an enjoyable meal. The sauces are phenomenal. Met the lovely chef herself. Soooo friendly and engaging. We will be back very soon. Highly recommend.

Absolutely delicious food and the most friendly staff as well. As I am only stopping by New Orleans briefly, my only regret is not being able to eat here more often!

The food was very good. We had the oxtail and fish

SPECTACULAR CUSTOMER SERVICE!! And the fish sandwich I had was so delicious! I’m coming back to New Orleans just for this place!!

I learned about this place from TicTok, so my family and I decided to dine in while in town for an event. The service was very good! The owner, Queen Lisa, came out and spoke with us. The menu is small, but that gave me the impression of “quality over quantity”, which is always good in my book! Here are the Pros and Cons: Pros: -Wonderful customer service. Owner was super friendly, and engaging. While walking out, the staff thanked us for coming in. -clean and neat dining area -Fish and Chips: very flavorful and fried to perfection! 10/10! -Jerk chicken: The sauce was very flavorful, however…we found it difficult to enjoy due to the high number of tiny bones we ran into while chewing. -Island stir fry cabbage: Delicious! Just the right texture, loaded with flavor,10/10! -Rice and peas: also delicious, but they were not as hot( in temperature) compared to the other food items on the plate. -Oxtails: I came to the restaurant wanting to try the oxtails. When I did not see them on the menu, I asked the waitress if they still served oxtails. She told me yes, but only on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Lucky me, I there on a Saturday, so I ordered the item. Delicious sauce! Meat was flavorful, however I personally felt the oxtails could have been just a tad bit more tender. -Curried chickpeas on flatbread. I ordered this item to go. As a token of the owner’s appreciation, this item was on the house! The flatbread was light and flaky, paired well with the chickpeas, cucumber, and sauce toppings! Got the spicy sauce, was a little too hot for me. Next time I will try the mild sauce option. Overall, was delicious, 10/10. Cons: -Location: Leaves much to be desired, but the best places to eat are usually off the grid! -Even though our waitress was super duper sweet, she was very soft spoken. We had to ask her to repeat herself pretty often, even after asking her if she could speak loudly. -I was verbally told of the oxtails only served on certain days. However, that information was not on the menu. It was a good thing I asked, otherwise I would have never known the restaurant serves oxtails. My advice is to add the oxtails to the menu, along with the specific days they are served. It was me and my family’s first time visiting Queen Trini Lisa’s Island Soul Food Restaurant. We all agreed the next time we are in town, we will be returning!

Food was AMAZING! Definitely one of my favorite restaurants in NOLA. Made sure to stop by before my flight, because of how good the food and service was.

A hidden gem 😁 Crispy fish! Love the vibe!

Missed this spot on my first trip to Nola but super happy I was able to make it twice this time lol. Amazing food and such a great staff there. Everyone is so happy and really enjoying what they are doing you can feel it. This place will only continue to grow! Had the jerk chicken twice and falls off the bone. My girlfriend had the Coco bread fish sandwich and Ox tail. You will leave full and happy. Very down to earth relaxing environment. Embrace the culture, laugh, and enjoy that meal! Sorry no pictures food was too good for any downtime lol!

The Queen rocks the house! One of party said they just had the best fish sandwich they ever tasted. The combo platter I shared with Jerk and curry chicken was 5 stars of flavor! The sides were amazing- got the cabbage and spinach. Probably without a doubt the best Caribbean food we ever had for sure!

We found Queen Trini Lisa on the NYT article of best restaurants in NOLA. Being Trini, we have high standards for Trini food, but let's say that out of our very short NOLA stay, we ate here 2 days in a row! It was so good, tasty, hot and flavourful. She and her kids made the experience so amazing by coming out and chatting with us - it felt like meeting an old friend again. The doubles were delicious, plaintains were perfect, her pepper sauce was so tasty, and I have no words for the curry goat. All washed down with some delicious sorrel.. don't skip this restaurant!

Food was great I come here every time I come to New Orleans.

Amazing food and amazing people. So kind hearted and welcoming. Definitely recommend as a family experience.

I'm just a white boy that knows nothing about Caribbean food, but this food was delicious. The menu is small but you can tell that every dish will be amazing. I grabbed a jerk chicken and a curry chicken and the flavors were amazing. My only complaint was that I think I had more bones than chicken meat. It was a lot of bones to deal with. The meat is so tender I wish they would just pull some of the bones out right before serving and make sure you get a good amount of meat. Would eat here again.

Unreal Caribbean food and such kind service. Run there.

Everything was delicious and the staff was friendly. I had fried swai. rice and peas and cabbage with plantain and sorrel.My husband had the curry and jerk chicken platter with rice and peas, plantain and sorrel. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend!

Best Jerk sauce in New Orleans. Served super hot, the fried fish is as good as fried fish get!! Magnificent. The seasoning on the fish n chips is irresistible. This dish makes this spot a legend. Her goat curry is a special treat. Heaps of food! The coconut water was extraordinaryily cold. the plantains were highly recommended and did not disappoint. The curry chicken was delicious. And the carry-home containers are not styrofoam!! We all await her stuffed roti, hint hint.

Everything about this place is fantastic! I wish I took pictures!

Have you ever wondered if a restaurant just focused on a handful of plates and maximized their potential? This is a place where they improved the hibiscus drink with cinnamon goodness; cooked rice with pigeon peas to perfection with herbs and a good tomato base; had the good dark chicken tender and flavorful in a rich savory jerk sauce, perfectly cooked sweet plantains not salty or oily in a quaint corner on the street. Do not forget the mango hot sauce!! As a caribbean foodie, I can vouch for how good this place is. Lovely staff, i wish them the best. Juan.

This is, without a doubt, the best food I’ve ever had. The atmosphere is calm and cozy, the service is wonderful. Both the owner and her son make you feel at home as soon as you enter. The food itself was exceptional. I ordered the fried fish and doubles box and all of the flavors, including the incredible hot sauce, were impeccable. You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten here.

We come to New Orleans as often as we can. We heard of Queen Trini Lisa from the NYT article naming it one of the 25 best restaurants in New Orleans and decided to give it a try. We are glad we did and will be back for sure and will emphatically tell our friends to give it a try. The food was outstanding - both the curry chicken and the jerk chicken were delicious, and the doubles were a treat we can't wait to have again, and that doesn't even touch on the cabbage, spinach and rice which were all flavorful, fresh and satisfying. I only wish we could eat there again sooner. The staff was super friendly and helped to make the evening even more memorable.

This is a great neighborhood spot and the staff are very friendly. Queen Lisa herself came to our table and shared her story and passion for food with my party. She has a heart of gold which is evident in the way she cooks. My partner is from the Caribbean and loved this meal— it is truly authentic. The spices are even sourced from the Caribbean to ensure consistent flavor. Our dishes were very vibrant without being overwhelming, which is a difficult balance to find. We ordered plantains, the oxtail special, jerk chicken, and curry chicken which were all delicious. Prices are very reasonable and it’s BYOB which all allow for an affordable meal out. I recommend this for a casual dinner or even for pick-up. There are also some outside picnic tables if you care to have your meal when the weather permits. Def recommend coming here and I hope you get the opportunity to speak with Lisa and experience her food.

Food was delicious, everyone was very friendly, and it was an overall great dining experience. will definitely be going back for the spinach and plantains!

I can’t praise this establishment enough….just can’t.💯🙌🏾 The curry chicken, BBQ chicken, rice & peas, cabbage, and plaintains were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Seasoned to perfection. Portion size was huge! The atmosphere and customer service was great! Thank-you Trini Lisa you have a loyal customer for life❤️

The food was the BEST!!!!..Season so well....I'm visiting from Maryland but I'm definitely coming back just to come here. The owner even came out of the kitchen to ask us how was everything. An Amazing young lady. ❤️

Absolutely stunning food! We had jerk chicken, curry chicken, and fried fish. They were all perfect. We will definitely be back!! This is a small, casual, family-run restaurant on a quiet neighborhood street. The place is very clean. Service is friendly and attentive.

This place is the bomb!! Lisa and staff are incredibly kind and very friendly!! The food is awesome! BBQ Jerk Chicken, Cabbage, spinach, coco Fish sandwich, plantains, Tea...OMG!!!!! We may have to travel back from MN just to eat here again.

Came here because I found out Lisa won the Best Jerk Chicken Award, and was not disappointed. Had the jerk chicken/curry chicken combo with two sides and two plantains (sides and plantains come with entree), and it was delicious. Personally, I liked the jerk more but maybe because there's not many jerk option in Nola compared to places that sells curry, but it is still good overall.

A very pleasant ‘one of a kind’ restaurant owned by the chef, who prepares the meals with love. Trini and Caribbean music make you feel like you’re in the islands. Lots of nice plants and tropical art create a homely atmosphere. Lisa and her staff compliment the atmosphere with warm hospitality. And of course the food is great! You must try the curry chicken and the fried fish. Fried plantain and rice and peas are just like home - wonderful! The sorrel drink is also a must. You may not find it anywhere else in New Orleans. I’m from Barbados and visited Trinidad many times, so I can say Queen Trini Lisa is authentic and worth a visit!

Best Caribbean food I’ve had in the whole city. The jerk chicken and curry chicken are amazing every time. I always get the cabbage and a side of fried plantains too. SO good. The perfect takeout meal. The hibiscus tea is also to die for. Don’t miss out on that— I hadn’t tried it until recently and now it’s going to be a regular addition to my orders! Queen Trini Lisa herself is also an absolute delight. She and her staff are so welcoming and kind. You can really taste the love in this food. ❤️

Quite possibly the best restaurant in New Orleans!

밝고 활기찬 분위기인 이 곳을 점심시간이 조금 지나서 방문했습니다. 바베큐 치킨과 커리 치킨을 반반씩 주문해서 먹을 수 있어서 둘 다 맛보았고 조금 짜긴 해도 바베큐치킨이 역시 맛있네요. 함께 주문한 사이드 메뉴도 훌륭했지만 사진도 못 찍은 병아리콩과 오이가 섞인 doubles box 메뉴가 정말 감칠맛 나서 배가 너무 불렀지만 남김없이 먹었습니다.

It's always such a great time here, it feels like home. The doubles are my favorite! If you're a Vegan or plant based come here! Did I mention Sorrel🔥🔥🔥Oh and my friends be tearing up the Curry!!!! Go stop by!

My granny is 80 and the best review I can get from her whenever I take her out to eat is “It's okay” but after we visited Queen Trini Lisa my granny said “its pretty good” AND ordered a to go plate of more fish. My granny normally eats like bird but not today. Granny finished her entire order of the fried fish with 2 sides & plantains and my 3-year-old son was literally scoping his vegan plate up with his hands- almost licked the plate clean. I'm not being dramatic the food was that good! My Husband and I shared the fish on coco bread sandwich & the doubles it was epically delicious seriously. And the sorrel!!!! Multiples ordered. We actually met Ms.Lisa and she was so sweet to my family made us feel like we were family. Definitely coming back!

I LOVE this family run spot. EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious!

Delicious affordable trip back to the Caribbean ;) Warning, you may not want to leave...

My friend and I am visiting from Chicago. Friends took us there for lunch since we are originally from Trinidad. Food was so good. Not only tasty but a lot of food. Oxtail, curry chicken, macaroni pie doubles all so good. She is definitely a hostess with the mostest.