20 Best Taco Restaurants in New Orleans

Espíritu Mexican • $$
520 Capdeville St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Tempura Fried Shrimp Mango Habanero Aioli
Huitlacoche Quesadillas
Flight of Three Salsas
Vegan Cauliflower Tacos
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Crispy Shrimp Tacos
Arroz Con Camarones
Epazote Street Corn
Guacamole and Chips
Chips and Guacamole

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

4.5 Superb196 Reviews
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Vals

Vals Seafood • $$
4632 Freret St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Barbacoa Taco Al Pastor Chicken Taco Fried Fish Taco
Fish Tacos and Cochinita Pibil
Guacamole and Salsa Verde
Chips Salsa Tatemado
Sweet Potato Tacos
Shrimp Quesadilla
Crispy Beef Tacos
Frozen Margarita
Chips Guacamole
Chips and Dips

“Excellent experience. Super friendly staff . Great food! Dog friendly. Nice outside dinning“

4 Good152 Reviews
Barracuda Taco Stand Tacos • $
3984 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Chips Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: Yes Takeout: Yes
Fish Tacos and Steak Tacos
Chips and All the Dips
Guacamole 8oz Chips
Queso and Guacamole
Little Quesadilla
Crispy Fish Taco
Chips and Queso
Pickled Onions
Mushroom Taco

“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.“

4.4 Superb178 Reviews
Mister Oso Tacos • $$
601 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Brussel Sprout Salad
Pistachio Guacamole
Fried Chicken Tacos
Smoked Potato Taco
Watermelon Ceviche
Chicken Empanadas
Breakfast Tacos
Mojo Pork Taco
Smoked Chicken

“Vibrant fun spot with great indoor/outdoor seating and good food and drinks. Dip trio was nice, particularly liked the queso, it was smooth with nice cheese flavor. Chips for me were perfection. Very thin and warm absolutely great. The shishito peppers were also a hit with our group. Not sure if we got several of the 1/10 hot ones or if it was the spices they were dusted with but they carried great heat. I really like empanadas and these did not disappoint. Perfectly golden brown, crispy and flaky crust with nice filling. Highly recommend. Some of our group really enjoyed the coconut rice but I unfortunately did not. I have never had it before so I can't say if this is what it typically tastes like. Great cocktails that did have some heat which was great. Will definitely return.“

4.3 Superb294 Reviews
Lagos Tacos Ebenezer Tacos • $
1681 Religious St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Al Pastor and Barbacoa Tacos
Burrito Vegetarian
Tuesday Bris Taco
Al Pastor Burrito
Taco Vegetarian
Burrito Chicken
Burrito Brisket
Grilled Shrimp
Taco Brisket
Taco Pork

“First time costumer and I was highly impressed. I ordered 3 shrimp tacos and 1 barbacoa quesadilla. Oh, I can’t forget about the drink! A Watermelon and pineapple mix, extra fresh!! Everything was a 10/10. Service was fast too. And I love that it wasn’t cash only. I will definitely be back.“

5 Superb23 Reviews
Loya's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
3102 Fern St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Quesabirria Plate Birria Plate
Mexican Corn on the Cob
Pozole Soup Saturday
Gorditas Mexicanas 2
Mushroom Empanadas
Chips and Salsa
Birria De Res
Tacos Plate
Tortillas
Guacamole

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

4.3 Superb40 Reviews
Barracuda Taco Stand Tacos • $
446 Pelican Ave, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Crunchy Tacos During Happy Hour
Nachos with All the Dips
Fish Taco& Chicken Taco
Fish Tacos Chicken Bowl
Guacamole and Chips
Chips and Queso Dip
Chicken Quesadilla
Cheese Quesadilla
Broccoli Taco
Mushroom Taco

“Worth the relatively short trip from the busy NOLA scene aboard the RTA ferry (ride it and the red and green trolleys for $3/day?!). Quaint and VERY quiet neighborhood walk for about 10 mins. is worth it for a welcome siesta.
Spicy jalepeño margarita a
nd fish taco is so good.

Just do it... You'll love it and the break from crazy partyville for an afternoon!“

4.8 Superb219 Reviews
Tacos del Cartel Tacos • $$
1010 Girod St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada Tacos with Beans and Rice
Strawberry Ice Cream and Churros
Street Corn on the Cob
El Tendedero De Birria
Watermelon Lemon Drop
Traditional Guacamole
Tacos de Carne Asada
Mexican Street Corn
Street Style Elote
Cartel Carne Asada

“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“

4.6 Superb518 Reviews
The Rum House Tacos • $$
3128 Magazine St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Taco Trifecta with Flake Fish Chili Glazed Shrimp Jerk Chicken and Roasted Rasta Vegetables
Painkiller Right Rum Punch Left
Nachos and Pulled Pork Nachos
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Mile High Key Lime Pie
Banana Bread Pudding
The Rum House Punch
Avocado Mango Dip
Damn Good Nachos
Fried Plantains

“Great food, value and service…. Trifecta!“

4.6 Superb370 Reviews
Taqueria La Lucha Tacos • $
404 Andrew Higgins Blvd, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Guacamole and Chips
Tres Leches Cake
Rajas Con Crema
Cochinita Pibil
Mushroom Taco
Chicken Tinga
Pulled Pork
Steak Taco
Margherita
Pork Taco

“By far the best Margaritas I ever had, the tacos are very good and the guacamole with chips are great too, a very nice environment with very nice staff“

4.7 Superb124 Reviews
El Taco Loco Mexican • $
634 S Carrollton Ave, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Barbacoa Tacos
Two Soft Tacos
Chorizo Tacos
Tinga Burrito
Steak Tacos
Chimichanga
Quesadilla
Guacamole
Carnitas
Cilantro

“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.“

3.6 Good67 Reviews
Taqueria los Poblanos o Taqueria el Poblano Tacos • $
130 S Broad St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Lengua Taco

“Hands down this is the best taco truck in New Orleans. Great service. You can go spend 20 minutes in the drive-through at McDonald’s around the corner or you could get 100 times better quality food at this taco truck in less than 10 mins. Highly recommend. this is my go-to for lunch. Family owned, local people you should support. Cash only yes, and do leave a tip, these people work so hard and are there every damn day ready to feed me great authentic food.“

4.4 Superb16 Reviews
Tacos Tampico NOLA Tacos •
1048 Scotsdale Dr, Harvey

“Unfortunately I wasn’t able to take a before picture of the chicken quesadilla but I do have an after picture lol. That was by far one of the best quesadillas I’ve ever eaten. It’s spicy and very delicious. I wanted to take a picture of my food but it was so good that I couldn’t stop eating it. ? Also here’s a pic of the truck. When I come back, I will update a new picture of the chicken quesadilla plate before I eat it, probably tomorrow.“

5 Superb2 Reviews
AVO TACO Tacos • $
4124 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Steak

“Delicious creative tacos. Wings are underrated. A lot of indoor and outdoor space. Pairs well with the beer at the brewery.“

3.6 Good32 Reviews
Taco Fuego Tacos • $
532 Bourbon St, New Orleans
3.1 Average26 Reviews
JusTini's Seafood • $$
3162 Dauphine St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Happy Hour Traditional Burger Fries
Sweet Royal St Thai Chili Wings
Burgundy Street Seafood Tacos
Traditional Burger and Fries
Catfish Dauphine & Grits
St Claude Truffle Fries
Happy Hour Lemon Drop
Fatz Ave Lamb Chops
Hot Sausage Tacos
Seafood Taco 1

“Everything was good our bartender was the best all in all I give this place a 10/10.“

4.3 Superb212 Reviews
The Blue Flamingo Sports Bar • $$
10800 Hayne Blvd, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Friday Fish Plate
Seafood Potato
Seafood Plate
Shrimp Plate
Taco Plate
Pound Cake
Fried Fish
Red Beans
Yakamein
Oyster

“Was visiting for Mardi Gras with nephew, best friend and her two exchange students from Brazil and Spain. We were welcome with open arms. Not just by the staff but everyone in the restaurant. Food was amazing! Thank you for the vibe!“

4.6 Superb47 Reviews
Mr. Tequila Bar and Grill Mexican • $
5018 Freret St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Black and Gold Burrito
Burritos Supreme
Chicken Fajitas
Freret Burrito
Tacos del Mar
Carne Asada
Fish Fajita
Street Tacos
Street Taco
Guacamole

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

4.1 Good57 Reviews
Favela Chic Pizza • $
525 Frenchmen St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Jamaican Beef Patties
Barbacoa Sandwich
Pepperoni Pizza
Slice of Pizza
Empanadas
Burritos
Wings
Tacos

“Favela Chic

In town for the first weekend of the 2025 New Orleans Jazz Festival, and after spending the morning and afternoon at the Festival I walked through Frenchmen Street (a few blocks from the French Market streetcar stop). The bar had just opened (it was around 6 p.m.) and the house band was tuning up when I walked past, as they covered the Allman Brothers’ Band’s You Don’t Love Me. Couldn’t pass that by, so I got an Abita and listened to the band for a few minutes.

Awesome atmosphere, excellent sound system, and a very talented band. Bar staff was very cool, as was the selection of bar goods. Open air location, in the heart of Frenchmen Street – excellent vibe. Laissez les bons temps rouler!“

4 Good51 Reviews
Dees Xquisite Bar & Grill Seafood • $$
8700 Lake Forest Blvd Suite 104, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Fried Shrimp Plaster
Fried Oysters PO
Fried Fish Grill
Dungeness Crab
Chicken Wings
Spinach Dip
Onion Rings
Fry Fish PO
Crab Legs
Snow Crab

“yummy seafood & addicting liquid love seasoning/butter ooo child good yeah“

3.5 Good49 Reviews