New Orleans, LA
For Tacos in New Orleans, the local food press points to Barracuda Taco Stand, Tacos del Cartel New Orleans, and Taquerias Carnalito. Picks from Gambit (nola.com) and NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Gambit (nola.com) and NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Updated July 2026.
Tacos del Cartel New Orleans · South Market District
Chef Christian Chaussat's nixtamalized blue- and yellow-corn tortillas. Flavor and texture worth eating on their own.
Taquerias Carnalito · Central Business District
McNulty's fast-casual follow-up to Tacos del Cartel. The signature Gaonero taco mirrors the cutlet-ribeye style that earned a Michelin star at Mexico City's El Califa de León.
Taqueria La Lucha · Warehouse District
A courtyard taqueria near the convention center serving tacos, quesadillas, shrimp cocktails, and fresh-fruit margaritas. The open-air patio grew out of a pandemic-era pivot, and the kitchen turns out a solid run of Mexican street food for downtown workers and convention-goers looking for a relaxed outdoor lunch or dinner.
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