50 Best Mexican Restaurants near River Ridge

“Authentic and Delish. Please try this wonderful addition to our community.“

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

“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!“

“Pleasant surroundings Helpful staff Yummy food Love Happy hour!“

“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.“

“OMG the food was delicious and the staff was great. Loved it!“

“Once again I stopped in for a bite and as usual I was treated like family, well all things considered, better than family. The staff are especially friendly and accommodating. As with both area locations the food is always consistent and good. I especially love the tortilla soup with added shredded chicken. I truly hope that this business stands the test of time and remains in the area.“

“This place has the best authentic street tacos and more ! It’s deliciously consistent and the atmosphere is wonderful <3“

“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.“

“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“

“Great eating!! B please try this place“

“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!“

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

“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“

“We try something new every time and it never disappoints! If you live in this area, this should be your go to when cravings tacos or just chips & salsa!!!“

“Great food, drinks and 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!“

“definitely recommend!! this restaurant has the best tacos i’ve ever tasted and my food came out very quick😊. On top of all of this my waiter was super friendly and very stunning will definitely come again !!“

“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!“

“The only comment I will leave with you is that every time my wife and I order tacos from El rincon, we fa to take a photo for a review as we eat it as soon as it gets to our door. We have been living in downtown New Orleans the past 10 months and these are the best tacos in our opinion in town.

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“Great and friendly service“

“Just found this restaurant a couple months back. . Every time we have gone the avocado salad is fantastic and food is really good will continue to go Lucky to have a place like this in Westwego.“

“The best margaritas around!“

“The best Mexican fast food in Louisiana“

“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 😊“

“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“

“We are huge fans of Pepe’s and dine in and do carry out often. We decided this year to try out their catering for a large family holiday gathering. I can’t say enough great things about them! Everything was nicely packaged, quantities were MORE than enough! Everything was delicious! It was a HUGE hit and we will absolutely be ordering catering again. Erica was so easy to work with!“

“This place has been around for a few years but I went back last night for a girls night and let me tell you they were amazing . I noticed that they changed the way they plated the food and added a few touches like grilled pineapple & an edible flower . I don’t remember the guys name who served us but it was his first day and he was perfect ! He got all of our orders correct , made all 12 of us our special alcoholic beverages in a timely manner . He was very sweet & friendly . The vibe was perfect ! 10/10 🥰“

“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.“

“Had lunch today and it was excellent, as was our server! We had the smoked pork taco salad and it’s enough for 3 meals, it’s probably one of the best salads in the city. And the honey bbq wings were delicious! Will definitely be back and it was great to see management presence. Marc stopped by our table a few times. Highly recommend!“

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

“Great people ! Great food“

“Best fajitas ever! My favorite Mexican restaurant!“

“Great time. Brunch yesterday.Sunday. Our server, Madison was wonderful. The best margaritas and guava mimosas yum!! We will be back .“

“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 🥰“

“Best Around, without any Doubt“

“great place 🔥 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁“

“Excelente servicio la comida DELICIOSA 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍“

“So we ordered a loaded nachos with meat. And two different types of tacos and a chips and queso, I did have a coupon but the food was really good. The server was fantastic, she was running half of the restaurant by herself and doing a good job. I enjoyed it, we have eaten Sunday Brunch at the Los Jefes in Metairie and that was fantastic. But that has been a while ago. A little pricey but the food was good.“

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

“I had stopped here for a quick work trip eat. It was SO good! The menu was simple, and something for everyone.

A lot of taco options. I would have tried about four different ones if I could!

It was very clean, and the staff was friendly. It also looks more upscale than what it really is - which is a good thing! Looks fancy, affordable prices!

I think i also came during a happy hour? I had a margarita, three tacos, corn cob, and fries for $25. Ya don't see that - ever!

Definitely worth the stop!“

“Perfect for dinner with the family or just a quick lunch while shopping. Servers always impress; very friendly and prompt with refills. My daughter’s favorite Mexican restaurant.“

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

“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.“

“Was new in town and I rolled up to this place in my wheelchair. I would knock off a star for not being accessible but they were so accommodating I have to give it right back. They brought my food out out to me, kept checking in with me, and were so kind. The service was great and the food was amazing. I tried to give the guy in front of me money so he could pay for my meal and he paid for me instead, so the kindness of the customers is special too. Will definitely eat here again and probably pay it forward and buy food for someone else so you should come by in case that's you!“

“My family and I went to a couple of these fancy taco places in the area but were very dissapointed with the food and service. This place may be humble but they have The best food we've tried in a long time. Kudos to team running this truck. You guys are AWESOME and know exacly what your doing. Keep serving your amazing food and keep up the good work. Highly recommend this place.“

“We have enjoyed their food for many years, however something has changed. Their enchiladas are no longer the same. The last time we got them they were raw tortillas with meet inside and some sauce on top. There weren't placed in an oven and covered with sauce and cheese like they use to be. It's disgusting to serve something like this to customers. We will be looking elsewhere unless this changes.“