Acamaya

Mexican, Seafood · New Orleans · Chef Ana Castro

Ranked No. 30 on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list, Acamaya in New Orleans is a Mexican seafood spot led by chef Ana Castro. Located in the Bywater neighborhood, the restaurant serves coastal dishes celebrating Gulf seafood, such as arroz negro with mussels, squid, and huitlacoche.

3070 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117, New Orleans

  • NA 50 Best
  • #30 North America's 50 Best 2026

Menu

Dishes

  • AGUACHILE VERDE (16) — gulf shrimp • cucumber • tomatillo • serrano
  • CEVICHE (17) — onion ash • serrano • avocado • jicama
  • TUNA TOSTADA (18) — charred avocado • peanut • nori
  • CRAB SOPE (18) — chiltepín mayo • avocado • cucumber
  • HAMACHI "AL PASTOR" TOSTADA (18) — pineapple • cilantro • red onion • tepache
  • HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD (17) — guajillo • chapulines vinaigrette • scallion
  • OCTOPUS (21) — morita chile • anchovy • sunchoke escabeche • tortillas (2)
  • SHRIMP COSTRA (16) — flour tortilla • cheese chicharron • chipotle
  • CHOCHOYOTES (32) — higgins crab • sungold tomato • sweet corn • chanterelle
  • SWEET POTATO (8) — peanut mole • turmeric • lime

The Experience

Expect a lively and intimate atmosphere. The meal is structured around à la carte dining.

  • Atmosphere: Lively, Intimate
  • Format: À la carte

Phone: +15042993477

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