New Orleans isn't traditionally a taco city, but the Honduran community and creative chefs have built a growing scene. Expect unique Cajun-Mexican fusions you won't find elsewhere.
Authentic Mexican
Taqueria Corona
$ • Magazine Street
No-frills taqueria serving legit street tacos.
La Cocinita
$$ • Magazine Street
Venezuelan and Mexican flavors. Excellent arepas and tacos.
Casa Borrega
$$ • Central City
Regional Mexican with authentic moles and tacos.
NOLA-Style Fusion
Juan's Flying Burrito
$$ • Multiple Locations
Creole-Mexican fusion. BBQ shrimp tacos are very NOLA.
Tacos del Cartel
$$ • Carrollton
Creative tacos with local influences.
Barracuda
$$ • Lower Garden District
Seafood tacos and excellent cocktails. Great patio.
Late Night
Taceaux Loceaux
$ • Various Locations
Food truck with punny name. Solid late-night option.
La Chinita Linda
$ • Freret Street
Vietnamese-Mexican fusion. Banh mi tacos are unique.
Velvet Cactus
$$ • Metairie
Suburbs spot with strong margaritas and late hours.
Pro Tip: NOLA's culinary creativity extends to tacos. Don't expect Texas or California-style—expect weird, wonderful, only-in-NOLA creations.