Best Mexican Food in New Orleans

Name: Tacos del Cartel New Orleans
Address: 1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA, 70113, US
Telephone: (877) 665-2554
Price range: $$$

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Where the Party Never Stops

In the heart of New Orleans' Warehouse Arts District, Tacos del Cartel on Girod Street brings Mexican craft and Gulf Coast soul under one spectacular roof.

Steps from the Superdome

Between the roar of Caesars Superdome and the soul of the French Quarter, Girod Street is where the city's energy converges — and your table is waiting.

Only in New Orleans

Oysters Rockefeller tacos honor the Gulf Coast right here on your plate, while the trompo al pastor — carved fresh, finished with bright pineapple — reminds you that every taco is a moment of craft.

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Voices from the Table

Find Us on Girod Street

1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113 · (877) 665-2554 · Tuesday Happy Hour is a local ritual — come find out why.

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New Orleans is just the beginning. Explore every table we've set across Louisiana and Florida.

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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.