Best Mexican Food in Metairie

Name: Tacos del Cartel Metairie
Address: 2901 David Dr, Metairie, LA, 70003, US
Telephone: (877) 665-2554
Price range: $$$

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Tacos del Cartel Metairie

Upscale Mexican dining in the heart of suburban Metairie — beautifully designed, warmly staffed, and worth every mile of the drive

Where the Neighborhood Gathers

Just steps from Lafreniere Park's trails and dog-friendly green space, this corner of Metairie has become a beloved ritual for locals — a place to linger, celebrate, and return to again and again.

Not Your Average Taquería

Stylish décor that surprises, a culinary approach that never takes shortcuts, and a staff — Candice, Chris, Evelyn — who treat every table like it's the only one in the room.

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A Taste of David Drive

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2901 David Dr, Metairie, LA 70003 · (877) 665-2554 · Ample surface parking, easy access, and a table waiting just for you.

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Most Festive Table

Pink blossoms overhead, trompo spinning in the kitchen, margaritas that make you stay for one more. Welcome to Tacos del Cartel.

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The Trompo al Pastor

Seasoned meat stacked on a traditional spit, carved to order and folded into a fresh tortilla — this is the dish that started it all.

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Cocktails Worth the Drama

Rose-shaped glasses. Smoke that curls across the table before you even take a sip.

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From the Kitchen

Born Bold, Built to Celebrate

In 2020, Danny Cruz and Vilexis Salas launched Tacos del Cartel as a culinary love letter to Mexico's vibrant streets and New Orleans' soulful energy — and the audacity to open a restaurant when the world stood still.

Great buildout and food here. Good vibe. We ordered a sushi roll as an appetiser – can’t remember which one but really good – I think a shrimp tempura base? Chips and salsa just right. Super service and really nice venue.

Jonathan P.

The ambiance and service was great! Thank you Karen and the rest of the staff. My daughter enjoyed her birthday celebration.

Chasity M.

Food was presented great and was decent! Service was extremely fast considering our large party size. Emma checked on our table very consistently and made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!

Nicholas A.

Angel was our waitress and she was such a sweetheart. Food presentation was absolutely gorgeous and I absolutely love the decor here.

Ellyana L.