40 Best Mexican Restaurants in New Orleans

“fui de visita y disfrute de la comida y la grata atención. lo recomiendo full.“

“Slightly delayed review but who cares. While I no longer live in New Orleans, this is one of my favorite places I’d been to. I still dream of my dinner from NYE 2022 🤤 I believe it was a rabbit mole, which was absolutely 🔥 and the huitlacoche quesadilla. The mole is forever imprinted on my soul!“

“Juan's is a great place. We go here regularly, and even with being gluten-free, we always have plenty of choices. The banh mi tacos are incredible and don't sleep on the huevos rancheros. The servers here are friendly, kind, and attentive, and the vibes are very chill. And if you're into tequila and mezcal, they've got you covered. Go enjoy.“

“Awesome food and freshest, best margaritas in town! Justin is the nicest person. I'm always happy to see his smiling face when I walk in the door. Victoria is the best! Along with Mel and Dee! Wouldn't go to any other place for a margarita!“

“Visited on Dec 30. Why eat Mexican when in Nola? Because it is world class. Easily a top 5 meal and I have a long list of amazing restaurants visited. I’ll start with the end. Get the desserts. Save room. They are amazing. We opted for both the FLAN and the MASA TRES LECHES. The latter was moist, light and life changing. The flan was rich and fulfilling. The menu is small but MIGHTY. The cocktails were well thought out and varied. We started with the AGUACHILES VERDE and TUNA TOSTADA. Both were fresh, flavorful and authentic. A few bites each for two of us. For the main portions, we chose the CHOCHOYOTES and ARROZ NEGRO. The former is a Mexican influenced play on southern collared greens. More of a side but amazing on its own. A very worthy pair to the main character of this meal, the ARROZ NEGRO. Corn smut sounds terrible but it is delicious. The mussels, squid and shrimp add a Nola flair to this amazing dish. It is very rich and a solid portion. Flavors and texture for days. Plus a bit of umami from the huitlacoche. It is a bit pricy. Total before tip for 2 of us was $250. That included 5 cocktails, 4 dishes and 2 desserts.“

“Me encantó la comida y la atención ☺️“

“These tacos are so good, I had to bring my husband. The very next day, because he is a show-off, he had to bring me back again with his cousin. Then she said she will bring two of her good friends as soon as she gets a chance. Needless to say, these tacos are the best!! 5 out of 5 stars.“

“amazing authentic Mexican food!“

“Staying nearby and drove by a few times and saw it was always busy. Walked up for an early dinner and couldn’t have been more impressed. Great people, great atmosphere and unbelievably delicious food made with fresh ingredients. Also found everything reasonably priced. Very happy that we trusted in our rule of eating where the locals go. How have they not been featured on the Food Network???“

“Best Street Tacos since I was in Southern California! these ladies know what they're doing! I stop every time I go to the VA“

“Absolutely wonderful. The coffee was so cinnamony I love it here
I typically like to get the huarache for dinner, you won't find that on a menu in many places in new orleans. But I decided to come by for breakfast and am so glad I did.“

“Great eating!! B please try this place“

“The enchiladas are the best thing I have ever eaten. Omg.“

“A True Gem in Metairie! I am so thrilled to have finally found a restaurant in Metairie that gets everything right! Velvet Cactus is, without a doubt, a 5-star experience from top to bottom. In an city where customer service often seems like a lost art, this place stands out as a shining example of how it should be done. The absolute highlight of our visit was the incredible service we received from Sharon Davis. She was attentive, friendly, and genuinely seemed to enjoy making sure we had a great experience. It was so refreshing to be taken care of by someone with such a wonderful and positive attitude. Sharon is a true asset to the restaurant, and her exceptional service alone is a reason to come back. Of course, the food was just as impressive. Every single dish we ordered was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. From the appetizers to the main course, you can tell there's real care and quality coming out of that kitchen. To top it all off, the environment is fantastic. The decor is fun and vibrant, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere that’s perfect for a night out. We will absolutely be back, and we'll be asking for Sharon! If you're looking for delicious food and service that will leave you smiling, look no further than Velvet Cactus. Highly, highly recommended!“

“Glad I stopped by here an hour before closing. Everyone working was helpful, attentive, and had a nice smile. I was drawn to the flying burrito because of its interesting combination of proteins and it did not disappoint. The kindness of the service members stood out to me because I had an unrelated bad customer service experience at a pub the night before and I needed this. My thanks to the staff“

“It's hard to believe as many times as have been to New Orleans that I have never been to this restaurant. The food was really really good. So good that when I started eating I wanted to keep eating. I had to slow down! I had the pulled pork fajitas which were very very good. This included freshly made corn tortillas which were delicious. Portion was extremely generous and I could only finish half of it. Took the rest back to the hotel and had it the following day. The orange lime margarita was very good as well. Very tasty with just enough tequila in it. Very generous portions. Very delicious food. Great service. What more could you ask for? Definitely give them a try!“

“Great and friendly service“

“This place is an obvious hidden gem! The wait staff are spectacularly true blue and on point. The tacos are almost as good as the ones from food trucks in the Miami and Fort Lauderdale shores. The ambience is St. Charles Ave. perfect! Also, if you can get the frozen margarita!“

“100% recommend this placeI tried 2 of each taco and there was not one I didn't like. As a Texas Native and Of Mexican decent I totally give this place all the thumbs up.

Parking: This is a food truck, you park and order at the window and they make it for you right then and there.“

“The margaritas & food were so good🩷“

“I was not expecting anything special when arriving at Juan's. But left totally impressed. The fish tacos were amazing as were the chicken Street tacos. The salsa and quest were fresh and tasty too. The Monday all day happy hour was an added bonus. Garrett was a very attentive waiter and made sure we had everything we needed and were satisfied! Thanks Garrett and way to go Juan!“

“Es una casa no un restaurant por que desde el lava copa hasta el mesero te tratan como si fueras uno más de la familia lo recontar recomiendo por su atención sazón y sabor Taqueria Corona New orleans lo mejor y no se dejen imprecionante por bonitos carteles aquí si hay buen sabor y unión“

“Let me get by saying this is one of the cutest little restaurants I’ve ever seen. It was really cozy. I started with the carrot and orange juice while I waited on my food and it was so delicious. The staff was super friendly and kept me company while I waited on my order. I’m at Maria the owners daughters who are super sweet, Angelica helped me with figuring out what I wanted to order, Irbiana brought the food out to me, well, Natalie and Beberlin cashed me out. Everything looks so good online and so were the reviews so I ordered a bunch of different things … pictures coming shortly :)“

“The best margaritas around!“

“Food and drinks were amazing! Such a beautiful restaurant and awesome vibe. Thank you to our waitress Neila 😊

Edited to add: Neila and the crew on 2/27 were so kind and helped us celebrate my boyfriend's 40th birthday. We were visiting from NJ but can't wait to come back 😊“

“I have been coming here for 20 years or close to it. I love the hamburgers, garbage can nachos, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, spinach and shrimp quesadillas, ribs, and recently discovered the Baja taco with salmon this summer. That’s my favorite go to meal now!!! I usually got a margarita on the rocks with dinner. But changed it up with a watermelon daiquiri with tajin on the rim. Delicious! This was one of my mom’s favorite places too. I sure miss going there with her sharing a hamburger together and having margaritas. Great neighborhood restaurant.“

“Best Around, without any Doubt“

“Best tacos ever chicken or beef both good just don’t take big bite of pepper and they have the Mexican Coke made with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup“

“Best fajitas ever! My favorite Mexican restaurant!“

“The music was really good and engaging“

“BEST food we’ve ever had! Here for our honeymoon dinner! 100% recommended! The lobster tacos and duck enchiladas are TOP tier 👏🏻“

“great food quick service filling“

“Great ambiance and exquisite food. Joshua made our night very special with his great service. Un lugar muy elegante, tranquilo y lejos del bullicio de la ciudad. Highly recommended 🥰“

“The guy taking the orders was helpful to people that weren’t sure of what to get giving them different recommendations. Being a self proclaimed taco connoisseur the tacos were phenomenal. The pollo asada was some of the best I’ve had and the carne had great flavor as well. Extra bonus the jalapeños were extra spicy when we went.“

“Delicious food and drinks. Authentic Mexican food. Clean dining room and restrooms.“

“great food. Awesome drinks. Even more owners who care“

“Great service. Great food and our bartender Justin is awesome !!“

“Found this gem of a spot and what a delicious first meal of our trip! Shrimp taco, steak taco, pork taco, quesadilla- all were SO good! We all left the table satisfied! We sat outside and enjoyed people watching while we ate. The patio was comfortable and had so much to see.“