Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans

4.5

286 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 51 times today

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Great for creative cocktails
Lively
Innovative

At Tacos del Cartel, tacos, brunch, lunch and dinner are an art form. The menu is a culinary love letter, a symphony of flavors that dance on the taste buds. The culinary rebels in the kitchen experiment with traditional Mexican recipes, infusing them with the boldness of cultures.

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Location
1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Phone number
(504) 354-9038
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Atzin Santos

Experiences

A Michelin Star Experience
US$120.00 per person
Mar 31, 2025 only
Experience an exclusive nine course tasting menu crafted by Michelin Star Chef Carlos Gaytán and Chef Atzin Santos celebrating the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Mexican cuisine on Mexican Taco Day. Join us and immerse yourself in an unforgettable two hour experience where tradition meets innovation, with each dish crafted to delight, inspire and captive your senses. Reserve your seat today for a 6:00 PM or 8:30 PM table, and elevate your experience with a $60 wine & mezcal pairing. Ticketed event; only a few seats available.

What 286 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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New Orleans / Louisiana
Innovative
New Orleans
Innovative

Review summary

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Tacos del Cartel in New Orleans offers a vibrant atmosphere with "exciting presentations" and "amazing" food. The restaurant's decor is "beautiful," making it perfect for special occasions. While some guests experienced service inconsistencies, the lively energy and creative menu make it a "must try" for those seeking a fun dining experience.

286 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter wasn’t my favorite but the manager compensated and he was awesome.
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Brandi
VIP
Omaha
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We have eaten here a few times and the food is always amazing! This time, however, our service was mediocre at best. Ordering was challenging, our server did not come back to the table after our food was served, and we had to flag him down to pay 20 mins after we had been done eating…which also took another 10 mins to pay the bill.
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Food2love
Dallas
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Loved the hanging tacos! Great choice for walking from hotel!
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eric Host, Eddie Bartender and Greg Waiter were great.
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Clifton
VIP
Toronto
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I phad high hopes for this restaurant, but unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. From the moment we arrived, there were issues. Despite my reservation being for two, the host insisted it was for one and gave unnecessary attitude while seating us. Service was incredibly slow—our drinks took 20 minutes to arrive and came at the same time as our food. Worse, the server’s attitude was dismissive. When I asked to switch my tortilla from corn to flour, he questioned, “For what?” and rolled his eyes when I clarified it was for my tacos. Basic service elements were missing. We had to grab our own menus and even gave menus to the table next to us because they weren’t provided any either. There was no check-in to see how the food was, and our appetizer plates remained on the table throughout the meal. When the server finally returned to ask if we wanted another drink or dessert, I took the opportunity to express my dissatisfaction. While he apologized, it felt insincere. I escalated the issue to the manager, who was much more professional and empathetic, offering dessert as a gesture of goodwill. Unfortunately, the poor attitudes of the first two staff members overshadowed the experience. The food itself may have been fine, but when service is this lacking, it’s hard to enjoy the meal. I wouldn’t return, nor would I recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun party atmosphere, great for birthday and pictures
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Paul
Alabama
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were great. We had a party of 12 and everything was taken care of. Highly recommend.
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Christie
VIP
New Orleans
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birria tacos were excellent!! Drinks were good. Place is beautiful!
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Amy
VIP
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food. Great atmosphere. Just need to make time to try all the drinks!
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Scott
VIP
Tallahassee
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner before Pels game! Birria tacos on clothesline are terrific
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FAQs

Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (504) 354-9038.

Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans is rated 4.5 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 51 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans

1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113

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Additional information

Phone number
(504) 354-9038
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Tue, Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Atzin Santos

Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans

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A Michelin Star Experience

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What 286 people are saying

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