1. Acamaya

    Chef Ana Castro's seafood-driven menu balances boldness with refinement in a striking pink-tiled room that feels caught between Bywater and Mexico. Nixtamalized corn, house-made masa, and unexpected spice elevations—like peanut mole on sweet potato—define her approach to New Orleans Gulf cooking.

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    James Beard Awards
    2026 · Nominee · Best Chef: South · Ana Castro
    2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: South · Ana Castro
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    2025 · America's Best New Restaurants
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    2024 · The Best New Restaurants in America
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    3070 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA · New Orleans
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