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Handcrafted Jaguar Alebrijes from Oaxaca, Mexico. - Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans

4.5
4.5
263 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (504) 354-9038
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Atzin Santos
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross Street
    O'Keefe & Girod
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 263 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Innovative

  • New Orleans / Louisiana

    Lively

  • New Orleans

    Innovative

  • New Orleans

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tacos del Cartel in New Orleans offers a vibrant atmosphere with "gorgeous decor" and "fun energy." The "deliciously creative" food presentation and "attentive staff" make it a memorable dining experience. Despite occasional service delays, the "unique ambiance" and standout dishes like the birria tacos make it a "highly recommended" spot for celebrations.

263 Reviews
  1. Sivan

    Toronto

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and fun atmosphere. Not too loud or lively. We had a great time. The guacamole was perfect with lots of cilantro. Also the fruit bowl was yummy. And my husband gobbled up the vegetarian egg dish. And my son loved the leche French toast. 10/10 worth it to experience and enjoy! Thank you

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  2. Steve

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The special welcome for Valentines Day was so nice!!

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  3. Hannah

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible Valentine’s Day. They really made it special. This was my second time here my husband’s first time. They surprised us with a rose and two glasses of champagne upon entry. Staff was extremely attentive and food came out very quick. Everything was excellent and the entire night was very special.

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  4. Linda

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wanted to try this restaurant. So glad I did. I had the soft shell crab taco and really enjoyed it. I will be back to try other stuff on the menu.

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  5. Madeline

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was EVERYTHING. Very fun vibe! The food was fine but not at all worth the price. You’re definitely going for the atmosphere.

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  6. Jim

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks. Highly recommended! Ambiance was spot on

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  7. jill

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a happy and super fun place with great style, attentive, well-trained staff, and delicious food and drinks. Just go...you won't be disappointed.

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  8. Daisy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really nice time at the restaurant love the margaritas and the ambience. The only thing that we particularly did not appreciate was the 22% tip at the end we usually tip 20%. We were only four adults and the mandatory tip was 22% Not liking it. 

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  9. Stacie

    VIP

    New Orleans

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Super cute place. Loved all of the attention to details. It's nice to eat in a pretty place as well as a place that tastes good. I also found the weight staff to be extremely helpful very nice and extremely attentive.

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Mexico City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best Mexican restaurants in USA! We are originally from Mexico City, and this place reminded us of the traditional flavors, the tortillas are amazing, the salsas, the tacos. Everything was flavorful, fresh and the presentation of the dishes is clever. The service was also amazing, and the chef is very very talented. We got the elotes, guacamole, tacos de canasta, tuna tostada, all amazing!!! But the best was the machete!!! If you are looking for traditional flavors, outstanding food and service and beautiful ambiance, you need to visit this place!

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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 263 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tacos del Cartel - New Orleans

1010 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    O'Keefe & Girod
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Business District
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Atzin Santos
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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