Place Category: Breakfast, Global, International, Outside Dining, Private Dining, Vegan, and VegetarianPlace Tags: Dog Friendly Patio and Warehouse Guide
Carmo is a New Orleans-based tropical restaurant and bar with a commitment to providing vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike with healthy and affordable dishes in a warm, friendly and casual atmosphere. The menu is built upon the rich, multi-cultural culinary influences found throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, Gulf South and beyond and features eclectic and traditional/traditionally-inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients, as well as unique and little-known flavors from around the world. The menu includes selections such as a Burmese Tea Leaf Salad, pão de queijo, acarajé and daily soups and specials from around the tropics. Carmo’s raw seafood menu features the region’s freshest fish prepared in a variety of styles, including shima sashimi (raw, flash-cured fish, a style common to Japan’s tropical islands), tiradito (a Peruvian version of sashimi, smothered in aji amarillo pepper sauce) and rum-cured, cold-smoked yellowfin tuna. There’s also a raw vegan menu which introduces diners to shio-koji style preparation, avocados, organic tofu and other fresh vegetables lightly fermented using a koji (aspergillus oryzae) marinade, which almost magically imparts distinct umami characteristics to any food to which it is exposed.
Carmo Breakfast Menu - New Orleans Updated 6/23/2023
Menu and prices subject to changePeruano (V, Veg, GF) 10.00
White beans, quinoa, sweet potato, avocado, salsa Criolla.Misto Quente (V, Veg) 9.00
Brazil's ham and cheese breakfast sandwich. Get it vegan too!Beiju (V, Veg, GF) 10.00
Brazil’s iconic tapioca crepes filled with your choice of filling. All versions are gluten-free!Pan Con Chicharron (V, Veg) 9.00
Peru’s amazing sandwich of crispy pork, sweet potatoes, salsa Criolla, aji amarillo sauce. Get it vegan with crispy organic tofu!Amazonas (V, Veg,GF) 10.00
Açai, yogurt, banana, cashews, pineapple, raisins.Salvadoreno (V, Veg, GF) 10.00
Refried beans, queso fresco or vegan cheese, scrambled eggs (or tofu), plantain, house-made tortilla.Americano (V, Veg) 9.00
Sausage, Egg & Cheese on House-baked breadBreakfast Tacos (V, Veg, GF) 10.00
2 House-made tortillas with slow-smoked pork, vegan pork or beans, avocado, cotija cheese or vegan cheese, salsa fresca. Served with scrambled eggs or tofuCarmo Lunch Menu - New Orleans Updated 06/23/2-23
Menu and prices subject to changeSALADS
Carmo Salad (V, Veg, GF) 9.00/Small
Rice, pineapple, avocado, almonds and cashews, raisins, cucumber, green pepper, smoked ham and cilantro tossed with citrus mango vinaigrette. Available with vegan ham too! Served on a bed of organic lettuces.
Small 7.00, Large 11.00Broken Noodle Salad (V, Veg,GF) 9.00/Small
Rice noodles, bean sprouts and cabbage with tofu, cucumber, peas, carrots, mushrooms, scallions, cilantro & peanuts all tossed with citrus ginger chili vinaigrette. Small 9.00, Large 16.00Esmeralda Salad (V, Veg, GF) 9.00/Small
Quinoa, black beans, corn, poblano peppers & cilantro. Tossed with chili coconut lime vinaigrette & topped with toasted pumpkin seeds & cotija cheese. Vegan version served with vegan cheese. Served on a bed of organic lettuces. EatFit NOLA Certified!! Small 7.00, Large 16.00Farmers Market Salad (V, Veg GF) 9.00/Small
Mixed local organic greens with seasonal ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, avocado Vinaigrette choices: balsamic, dijon or mango. EatFit NOLA Certified with balsamic or mango. Small 9.00, Large 16.00Gulf Tuna Salad (GF) 17.00
Smoked Gulf tuna, tossed in a light dressing served on organic mixed greens with avocado, tomato, red onion and cucumber.Burmese Tea Leaf Salad (V, Veg, GF) 17.00
Myanmar's heritage dish of fermented tea leaves, dried beans and peas, cabbage, chilies, tomatoes, sesame seeds, crispy shallots, and peanuts made with ground dried shrimp or vegan.
SOUPS
Soup Du Jour 6.00/Small
6.00 / Small, 9.00 / Large
RAW, CEVICHES, SASHIMI, TIRADITOS
Ceviche (GF Without Bread) 19.00
Choose your preference for Peruvian, Cuban, Panamanian or Vietnamese Ceviche.Vegan Ceviche (V, Veg, GF) 19.00
A mix of quinoa, mushrooms, avocados and other seasonal vegetables in a aji Amarillo, passion fruit marinade.Shima Sashimi (GF) 19.00
In the style of the Japanese tropical islands, lightly cured, served with ponzu sauce and Japanese hot mustard.Tiradito Fish (GF) 19.00
Peruvian-style sashimi of thinly-sliced daily catch topped with aji Amarillo (yellow chili peppers) yuzu sauce and Conchita.Tiradito Avocado (V, Veg, GF) 12.00
Thinly-sliced avocado topped with aji amarillo (yellow chili peppers) yuzu sauce and concha.Creole Avocado (V, Veg, GF) 12.00
Seasoned with our Creole spice & olive oil, then lightly torched. Garnished with red onions, cashews, almonds, ponzu sauce.Creole Fish (GF) 19.00
Seasoned with our Creole spice and olive oil, then lightly torched. Served with red onions, lemon and ponzu sauce.
PLATES
Daily Rice And Beans (V, Veg, GF) Vegan Sausage Not Gluten Free 15.00
Our featured rice and beans, add sausage or vegan sausage for 5Trifongo (GF) 21.00
Puerto Rico's heritage dish of mashed green and yellow plantains and cassava. Topped with your choice of vegan or Gulf fish ceviche, pork or vegan pork.Peruano (V, Veg, GF) Vegan Sausage Not Gluten Free 17.00
White beans, quinoa, sweet potato, avocado, salsa Criolla.Rico (V, Veg, GF) 17.00
Fried and grilled tostones (plantains) topped with melted cheese, zesty smoked 'n' pulled pork, avocado, salsa Fresca & our tangy sweet “Rico” sauce. Served with organic greens drizzled with mango vinaigrette. Get it vegan with various options.Daily Curry (V, Veg, GF Without Roti) 16.00
Our featured vegetable curry served with house-made roti and chutneys. Optionally add chicken, tofu or shrimp.
BANQUETTE BREADS
Creole Bread Small (V, Veg) 9.00
Gulf shrimp, Creole Sauce, havarti or vegan cheese.Maqaquito Bread Small (V, Veg) 9.00
Bananas with cinnamon and sugar, havarti or vegan cheese.Plain Bread Small (V, Veg) 7.00
Havarti or vegan cheese, scallions.
SIDES
Trifongo (V, Veg, GF) 8.00
Side Rice And Beans (V, Veg, GF) 7.00
Sausage 5.00
Vegan Sausage 5.00
Baguette 2.00
Lavash 2.00
Roti 1.50
Side Salad (V, Veg, GF) 5.00
Tom, Cucumber, Avocado Salad (V, Veg, GF) 7.00
Chips 1.50
Peruvian White Beans (V, Veg, GF) 5.00
Carmo Dinner Menu - New Orleans Updated 06/23/2023
Menu and prices subject to changeBANQUETTE BREADS
Plain Bread Large (V, Veg) 13.00
Creole Bread Large (V, Veg) 17.00
Vietnamese Bread Large (V, Veg) 18.00
Maqaquito Large (V, Veg) 17.00
HOT STARTERS
Quinoa Sweet Potato Fritters (V, Veg, GF) 11.00
organic quinoa, sweet potatoes, ahi Amarillo, scallions, Nikkei aioliSmoked Fish Fritters (GF) 12.00
Gulf fish, potatoes, scallions, with Nikkei aioliBroiled Fish Collar (GF) Market Value
Collar of daily catch, served with garlic aioliPão De Quejo (V, Veg, GF) 5.00
Crispy Brazilian cheese bread.
RAW/COLD STARTERS
Ceviche Vegan (V, Veg, GF) 15.00
Mushrooms, beans & cucumber, marinated in lime, passionfruit and caju juices, aji limo (red chili), aji amarillo (yellow chili), red onion, choclo (giant corn), sweet potato, avocado and cancha (crunchy corn).Creole Avocado (V, Veg, GF) 12.00
Seasoned with our Creole spice & olive oil, then lightly torched. Garnished with red onions, cashews, almonds, ponzu sauceTiradito Avocado (V, Veg, GF) 12.00
Thinly-sliced avocado topped topped with aji amarillo (yellow chili peppers) yuzu sauce and canchaCeviche Fish (GF Without Bread) 18.00
Creole Fish (GF) 19.00
Seasoned with our Creole spice and olive oil, then lightly torched. Served with red onions, lemon and ponzu sauceTiradito Fish (GF) 19.00
Peruvian-style sashimi of thinly-sliced daily catch topped with aji amarillo (yellow chili peppers) yuzu sauce and canchitaShima Sashimi (GF) 19.00
In the style of the Japanese tropical islands, lightly cured, served with ponzu sauce and Japanese hot mustardPoke (GF) 19.00
SALADS
Carmo Salad (V, Veg, GF) Small 14.00/Large 17.00
Broken Noodle Salad (V, Veg, GF) 9.00/Small 17.00/Large
Burmese Tea Leaf Salad (V, Veg, GF) 18.00
Esmeralda Salad (V, Veg, GF) 9.00/Small 17.00/Large
Gulf Tuna Salad (GF) 18.00
House smoked local tuna salad, served on organic greens with cucumber, avocado, lettuce, tomato. GF & Eat Fit NOLA certified!!Farmer's Market Salad (V, Veg, GF) 9.00/Small 17.00/Large
Mixed local organic greens with seasonal ingredients like tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions, avocado Vinaigrette choices: balsamic, dijon or mango. EatFit NOLA Certified with balsamic or mango.
TABLE FARE
Rico (V, Veg, GF) 18.00
Daily Curry (V, Veg)Gluten Free Without Roti 17.00
Our featured vegetable curry served with house-made roti and chutneys. Optionally add chicken, tofu or shrimp.Daily Rice And Beans (V, Veg, GF). Vegan Sausage Not Gluten Free 16.00
Our featured rice and beans, add sausage or vegan sausage.Peruano (V, Veg, GF). Vegan Sausage Not Gluten Free 18.00
SIDES
Trifongo (V, Veg, GF) 8.00
Side Rice And Beans (V, Veg, GF) 8.00
Sausage (GF) 5.00
Vegan Sausage 5.00
Baguette 2.00
Lavash 2.00
Roti 1.50
Tom, Cucumber Avocado Salad (V, Veg, GF) 7.00
Tostone (V, Veg, GF) 5.00
Side Salad (V, Veg, GF) 5.00
Bento Box 12.00
SOUP
Soup Du Jour
6.00/Small 10.00/Large
SPECIAL
Kids Grilled Cheese 7.00
Vegan Special 25.00
Meat Special 25.00