GORDO is a Tex Mex spot tucked on the back of the Marigny neighborhood bar, Lost Love Lounge. We specialize in beer friendly foods and serve until 2am.
Chef Scott Maki
Chef Scott Maki is a native of Lansing, MI and moved to New Orleans to pursue his culinary career in 2003. In his time in Louisiana Maki has developed a real adoration for Cajun and Creole cooking, During turns as Sous chef in Restaurants such as Emerils, Delmonico, August, Luke, and more, as well as serving as executive chef of Mondo, RAMBLA, Feelings Café among others, Maki honed his Louisiana cooking skills and has been proud to contribute to the evolving culinary scene of New Orleans.
Over the Last Decade Chef Maki has been named “Chef to Watch” by the Times Picayunne, has presided over restaurants named “Best New”, “Top Ten”, and “Do Not Miss” by numerous publications both local and National. Maki has been a participant in the American Culinary Federations Best Chefs of Louisiana and was a winner on Food Networks “Chopped”.
Recently Maki has broken away from the fine Dining world in favor of starting a humble Kitchen, Chew Rouge, inside Pirogues Whiskey Bayou in the quickly growing neighborhood of Arabi. Chew Rouge pays homage to the chefs favorite things, his Midwestern roots with their Detroit Style Pizza and the Louisiana foods of his formative culinary training years with dishes like Shrimp Boudin Rangoons. Maki recently opened his second location, GORDO, inside the Marigny gem, Lost Love Lounge. GORDO focuses on one of Chef Scotts admitted guilty Pleasures, Tex Mex/Latin Food. Hefty portions of Nachos, Giant Burritos and Chimichangas and other beer friendly options Fill out GORDOS menu. Maki is joined in business by his Friend Partner and Manager, Kory Poole and his Wife, Camie, and his Small, dedicated staff.
Gordo at Lost Love Lounge Menu
Menu and prices subject to change
Appetizers
Chips & Dips
Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips With:
Gordo Salsa $2
Green Chile Queso $6
Guacamole $7
Taquitos $8
Pulled Chicken And Chihuahua Cheese Rolled In Yellow Corn Tortillas And Fried. Served With House Crema And Ranchero
Bolitas De Queso $7
White Corn Arepas Stuffed With Chihuahua Cheese And Fried
Borracho Mussels $12
Fresh Mussels Sauteed With Fresh Chiles, Mexican Beer, Butter, And Onions. Topped With Creamy Garlic Sauce And Crispy Tortilla Strips.
Spanish Roulette Peppers $9
Padron Peppers Blistered In Olive Oil And Sea Salt Served With Garlic Dipping Sauce. Roughly 1 In 12 Are Hot!
Tacos
3 Tacos On Soft White Corn Tortillas $9
With Your Choice Of Protein, Ranch Beans, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo And Chihuahua Cheese.
Giant Puffy Taco $9
A large Flour Tortilla Fried Until Puffy, Stuffed With Your Choice Of Protein, Lettuce, Pico De Gallo And Chihuahua Cheese
House Specialties
12” Sonoran Hotdog $11
Bacon Wrapped All Beef Dog With Guacamole, Ranch Beans, Pico De Gallo, Chihuahua Cheese And Mayo
Old School Taco Salad $9
Fried Tortilla Shell Stuffed With Lettuce, Pico De Gallo, Peppers, Chihuahua Cheese, Ranch Beans And Your Choice Of Protein
Gordo Nachos $11
Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips Topped With Choice Of Protein, Green Chile Queso, Ranch Beans, Pico De Gallo, Salsa, House Crema, Fresh Jalapeños And Shredded Lettuce
Quesadillas $7
14” Flour Tortilla Ranch Beans & Chihuahua Cheese, Grilled And Served With House Crema.
Add Any Protein For $2
Burritos $10
14” Tortilla Rolled Around Choice Of Protein, Ranch Beans, Lettuce, Chihuahua Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Salsa And House Crema
Chimichangas $11
14” Tortilla Stuffed With Choice Of Protein, Ranch Beans, Chihuahua Cheese And Fried Crispy Then Topped With Green Chile Queso, Guacamole And Pico De Gallo
Protein Choices
*Ground Beef * Pulled Chicken *Bbq Pork *Beef Shoulder Barbacoa*Vegan Mushroom “Meat”
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