46 Best Mexican Restaurants in New Orleans

“Everything they have the best authentic Mexican food in town! The tacos and rice, beans and elote are the best!!! 🥰❤️🌮🌽🫘“

“Wild South is the best place to enjoy a cozy, delicious meal focused on Southern cuisine.
We went on a Wednesday night the week before Christmas, so it was slower than normal, which allowed us to sit at the chef's table and get unfettered attention from the staff and chefs. We ordered the 5 course prefix menu, and everything came perfectly timed, and perfectly portioned, to the point where we left satisfied but not overly full. I paired this with their Sherry flight, which allowed me to experience a wide range of styles they have to offer.
The first course was an escabeche-esque snapper, eaten in a rice cracker. The second course was an ode to New England style chowder. Both items were not listed on the menu at the time.
We were interrupted by an intermezzo of uni and trout roe topped chicken schnitzel bites, followed by the vegetable course of broccolini, carrots and peppers, topped with a pumpkin XO sauce, and goat creme fraiche.
The main course was a brined and one-week dry-aged pork chop, with radicchio and sweet potatoes.
Pre-dessert was a refreshing scoop of strawberry sorbet, and dessert was a nod to chocolate mint ice cream, but with merengue and toasted sesame, along with Creole cream cheese custard with strawberries and poached carrots.
Overall we had an amazing time, enjoying our camaraderie with the chefs and staff, and would highly recommend going back and enjoying a meal with friends. We will definitely be back when we return to New Orleans.“

“always have love for Juan's
New Orleans texican food tradition
cold delectable margaritas
decent queso and chips
Great western burrito
sizzling fajitas
friendly staff providing good service“

“We were looking for a quick lunch and came across this great Taco stand . The Seafood Taco was the hit in our group followed closely by the Pork Taco i recommend having them made as deluxe lots of good stuff added. The Margaritas were equally refreshing on a hot day. Costs were fair Tacos ranging in price from $3.50-$5.00 . They do have a 2nd location in NOLA if driving to Bay St Louis is to far.“

“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???“

“amazing authentic Mexican food!“

“Found this place almost by accident and immediately didn't regret it. The restaurant was clean, well managed, and had a friendly staff.

We ordered a variety of favorites and we were pleased that they were authentic and flavorful.
The prices were excellent considering every other restaurant nearby is an overproduced chain restaurant.

Highly recommend and will make it a venture in future visits to NOLA.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Great customer service! Great food, highly recommend this place.“

“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“

“Consistently fresh and delicious food and friendly, fast service. Love our neighborhood Taqueria!!! 😍“

“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 🥰“

“Food, Service, Atmosphere 10/10 fire music selection loud enough to enjoy and vibe. But still at a great level for conversation and intimate time with guest. Keep the music ROLLING! Staff amazing, polite, energetic, and professional. I recommend the BIG A$$ Burrito, DUI Fries, Birria, and Queso Shrimp Tacos. Not my first time and won’t be my last time at tacos & beer!“

“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.“

“Super limpio y muy lindo atienden 🤞🏻🥳“

“El Taco Loco totally blew my expectations out of the water! The tacos were ridiculously flavorful, and the cozy vibe made the whole experience feel like I was eating at a friend's kitchen.“

“Sebastian is the best!!!!!!! Ask for him…..he went out of his way to make our wedding anniversary so special and fun!!! The whole restaurant is so fun and the best time! We loved everyone there! I have been many times and every time is such a fun experience!!!! #askforsebastion“

“We never knew this place even existed. Last time we looked it was an abandoned home. The menu was diverse with Mexican, po boys, and some Mediterranean. We all had tacos, birria and fish and they were all great with generous servings. The home made salsa was a nice treat. Give this place a try and don't overlook it. Note that there is off-street parking in the back.“

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

“I had an event for 50 High School students catered by Felipes and it was perfect. I ordered the Taco Bar and they hit a homerun. There was plenty of food - it arrived on time and still hot. The delivery person helped me get the food inside which I appreciated. Everything that we ordered was there and there was enough food for some leftovers. The students all raved about how great the food was and how excited they were about the cheese dip and chicken tacos. The ordering process on the front end was easy - and the employee Samantha was able to help me adjust the order the day of the event. Outstanding service! A+ FOR FELIPES!“

“I was a bit skeptical about ordering from a food truck, but my brother and I decided to give it a go. We decided to try the spicy chicken sandwich on brioche and OMG it was a amazing. Our entire experience was wonderful, but I never tasted a chicken sandwich packed with so much flavor like this one. PLEASE don't sleep on food trucks in New Orleans la. Cocoa & Cream was super helpful and kind. 5/5!“

“Loved it! Will definitely go back! Great food! Our waitress Kelly was the best!!“

“The margaritas & food were so good🩷“

“What a diamond in the rough! The owner brought out a little setup and made our guacamole dip in front of us while he told us stories of his place and how it started. He was as much of the experience as an authentic Mexican restaurant in the middle of Cajun land. The food was great and came out quickly. If you like Mexican food, this is definitely a stop for you while in New Orleans. We got the taco plates with beef.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options“

“Without a doubt... the HIGHEST QUALITY carne asada I ever had. We ordered fajitas and a breakfast bowl. Both were dynamite. The breakfast bowl came with chorizo, and it was great -- not super greasy like chorizo I had at other places. Chips and salsa were perfect too. Highly recommend!“

“you look forward to going there and then you also look forward to returning! this place is excellent!“

“Great and friendly service“

“Best fajitas ever! My favorite Mexican restaurant!“

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

“great food quick service filling“

“The best margaritas around!“

“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 music was really good and engaging“

“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!“

“Great eating!! B please try this place“

“soo good! can't wait to go back!!“

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

“Best Around, without any Doubt“

“Have loved Juan's Flying Burrito for decades. As a Saint Louisan, it's my Mexican craving go to when I'm in NOLA. I got the Nachos last night and the portion was ginormous and tasted amazing. I always notice the cute painted coffee cans light fixtures. Magazine or Canal? You pick“

“We were looking for something different than the usual Mexican fare. They have it. Starting with cheese dip, crawfish added. Best cheese dip ever. I had grilled salmon and it was great. Wife had shrimp enchiladas. Packed with shrimp and flavor.“