18 Best Taco Restaurants in New Orleans

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

Customers` Favorites

Steak Bowl with Guacamole and Beans
Crunchy Tacos During Happy Hour
Fish Taco\u0026 Chicken Taco
Nachos with All the Dips
Fish Tacos Chicken Bowl
Fish Taco& Chicken Taco
Chips and Queso Dip
Guacamole and Chips
Chicken Quesadilla
Crispy Fish Tacos

“I got a chicken taco, and steak taco. Both were delicious!

The guy taking my order suggested the steak, but actually I liked the chicken even more.

The green sauce they had was FIRE.

BUT I got a chips and queso and I was not impressed. It tasted like melted American. But burnt or something.

But maybe it was just an off day. Either way I would highly recommend this place if you are in Algiers Point!“

4.8 Superb293 Reviews
The Rum House Tacos • $$
3128 Magazine Street, 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

“Delicious food,excellent service! Waiter was awesome! K you the man!“

4.6 Superb710 Reviews
Lagos Tacos Ebenezer Tacos • $
631 Saint James Street, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Fried Birria Tacos with Lime and Salsa
Grilled Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
Al Pastor and Barbacoa Tacos
Tinga Shredded Chicken
Burrito Vegetarian
Tuesday Bris Taco
Porkbelly Burrito
Al Pastor Burrito
Barbacoa Burrito
Brisket Barbacoa

“If you’re looking for some quick and affordable authentic food, this is your spot!! Came down for a day from Alabama and the atmosphere and service 10/10. I definitely recommend getting their Tropical Agua Fresca and Birria Tacos. You will not be disappointed☺“

4.8 Superb64 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
Queso and Guacamole
Guacamole 8oz Chips
Little Quesadilla
Shrimp Macha Taco
Crispy Fish Taco
Pickled Onions
Side Tortillas

“It's tacos, but a little more gentrified! That's not always a bad thing.

It's not MIND BLOWING, but the tacos are pretty good, if you're tired of the classic food-truck taco. I would recommend trying it if you like tacos in general.“

4.4 Superb360 Reviews
Tacos del Cartel New Orleans Tacos • $$
1010 Girod Street, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

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

“Me encantó la comida y la atención ☺️“

4.5 Superb640 Reviews
Taqueria La Lucha Tacos • $$
404 Andrew Higgins Boulevard, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Beans and Mexican Rice
Cochinita Pibil Tacos
Guacamole and Chips
Chicken Tinga Tacos
Tres Leches Cake
Quesadillas Beef
Rajas Con Crema
Mushroom Taco
Pulled Pork
Steak 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“

4.6 Superb261 Reviews
Espíritu Mexican • $$
520 Capdeville Street, 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

“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!“

4.4 Superb359 Reviews
La Cocinita Restaurant NOLA Venezuelan • $
4920 Prytania St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Pork Arepas
Chips \u0026 Salsa
Venezuelan Sampler
Pulled Pork Tacos
Empanada Trio
Brisket Tacos
Yuca Fries
Churros

“The food truck came to Ochsner Main Campus today and they were delicious 🤤. I love when they come around best food truck around!!“

4.7 Superb128 Reviews
Rosalita's Backyard Tacos Tacos • $
900 Piety, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Taco Pork Belly Brisket Tacos Black Bean and Avocado Taco
Cheese Enchiladas Combo
Black Bean Burrito
Chicken Taquitos
Pork Belly Tacos
Al Pastor Taco
Chicken Adobo
Smoked Pork
Quesadilla
Pork Tacos

“Great tacos! Brisket a winner. Get them gringa style. Watermelon margarita too!!“

4.2 Good195 Reviews
Taqueria los Poblanos o Taqueria el Poblano Tacos • $
130 South Broad Street, 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.“

4.5 Superb48 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.“

3.8 Good10 Reviews
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Vals Seafood • $$
4632 Freret Street, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Barbacoa Taco Al Pastor Chicken Taco Fried Fish Taco
Chicken in Green Mole Taco Cochinita Pibil 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

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

4.2 Good256 Reviews
The Blue Flamingo Sports Bar • $$
10800 Lincoln Bch Boulevard, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Friday Fish Plate
Flamingo Burger
Seafood Potato
Seafood Plate
Shrimp Plate
Chicken Wings
Steak Plate
Fried Fish
Pound Cake
Taco Plate

“This place has a great chill vibe! Kizzy is the best bartender ever! Food was good and very relaxing.“

4.4 Superb167 Reviews
AVO TACO Tacos • $
4124 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Truffle Shroom Burger
Chips and Guacamole
Chicken Taco
Shrimp Tacos
Nachos
Steak

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

3.1 Average66 Reviews
Mr. Tequila Bar and Grill Mexican • $
5018 Freret Street, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Black and Gold Burrito
Enchiladas El Tri
Burritos Supreme
Chicken Fajitas
Freret Burrito
Tacos del Mar
Nachos Fries
Carne Asada
Fish Fajita
Street Taco

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

4 Good160 Reviews
Favela Chic Pizza • $
525 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

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

“Favela Chic has a wonderfully funky vibe and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than planned. The music was fantastic, adding energy and character without overwhelming the space. It feels lively, creative, and distinctly New Orleans, with plenty of personality in every corner. Whether you're stopping by for drinks, live music, or just to soak in the ambiance, it's a memorable spot that captures the city's unique spirit. A great find and somewhere I'd happily return to.“

4 Good203 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
Snow Crab Plate
Dungeness Crab
Chicken Wings
Turkey Neck
Spinach Dip
Onion Rings
Fry Fish PO

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

3.8 Good98 Reviews
JusTini's Seafood • $$
3162 Dauphine St, New Orleans

Customers` Favorites

Happy Hour Traditional Burger Fries
Piety Street Blackened Shrimp Salad
Sweet Royal St Thai Chili Wings
Catfish Dauphine \u0026 Grits
Burgundy Street Seafood Tacos
Traditional Burger and Fries
Catfish Dauphine & Grits
St Claude Truffle Fries
Happy Hour Lemon Drop
Fatz Ave Lamb Chops

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

4 Good322 Reviews